Nampa News

Thousands of reptiles from all over the world were in Nampa Saturday for something Idaho has never seen before.

Six months after the last ever shuttle launch and 2,600 miles from Cape Canaveral, Nampa sixth-grader Caden Jantz watched a rocket he built climb 300 meters above his school.

Northwest Nazarene University, in conjunction with the Idaho Chinese Community, will host a Chinese New Year celebration on February 11 at 2:30 5 p.m. in NNU's Brandt Center.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials are looking for ways to use a 620-acre campus that was once home to more than 1,000 people institutionalized at the Idaho State School and Hospital.

The Nampa Development Corporation has chosen Gardner Company as the master developer of the library project and pivot block in downtown Nampa.

A 26-year-old Meridian man faces at least four years in prison for his role in a failed murder-for-hire plot.

Police say they now have more clues that could help lead them to a dangerous felon they believe has been on the run throughout our part of Idaho.

Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from a Wall Street Journal story looking at the oil and gas boom and the resulting boost for the economy, including a lift in production at Fleetwood Homes, a subsidiary of Cavco Industries Inc.

Idaho legislators can certainly come up with more than their share of home-grown and ill-conceived ideas.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho A major food drive wraps up at the end of the week. Albertson's, Western States Caterpillar and Wells Fargo Bank are trying to 'Dump Hunger'. The 'Dump Hunger' campaign started on January 9th.

Democrat Melissa Sue Robinson of Nampa has announced that she will once again run for Idaho House Seat 12B, currently held by Republican Rep.

Idaho's endowment trust could soon be forced to sell a self-storage business in Boise that's ignited criticism that the state inappropriately meddled in the private sector.

A bill to end a pension perk that allows former Idaho lawmakers to hike their pensions by taking more-lucrative state appointments has been derailed, at least for now, on concern it would erode incentives to enter public service.

Boise Police have been actively investigating a violent home invasion robbery that occurred Jan.

An 18-year-old Nampa man has been charged with DUI after a rollover accident early Monday morning south of Lake Lowell.

The expansion will cost around $40 million and will bring 70 new jobs to the area.

Lactalis American Group has announced a $40 million expansion to its Idaho plant that will increase its mozzarella production, create jobs and increase the plant's purchase of local and regional milk.

Five Utah State track and field athletes won event titles at the Boise State Bronco Classic in Nampa, Idaho, on Saturday.

If you own a dog in the City of Nampa, there's a new animal control ordinance you'll want to be aware of.

Police say one of two masked gunmen who broke into a Nampa home early Friday morning is still on the loose after eluding officers.