Caldwell Urgent Updates

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ City-wide Burn Ban: Caldwell has implemented a city-wide burn ban amid heightened fire risk after responding to more than...

Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram filed a tort claim against Mayor Eric Phillips alleging retaliation, defamation and threats after a leaked recording...

Caldwell has implemented a city-wide burn ban amid heightened fire risk, with Caldwell Fire and partners responding to more than 40 incidents this year.

Nixon Amilcar Ixcoy Lix appeared in Canyon County court Tuesday on a vehicular manslaughter charge for the fatal Linden Street crash that killed Miguel Vasquez, with Judge Thompson setting $2 million bond as prosecutors flagged him a flight risk.

Fatal Crash in Caldwell

• 🔥 Two-Vehicle Collision: A fatal crash at East Linden Street and South Kimball Avenue Monday night left one driver dead...

A fatal crash Monday night at East Linden Street and South Kimball Avenue claimed one life and sent four people to the hospital.

• Victim identified:...

Today's Updates

• A missing 15-year-old from Caldwell was reported found safe.
• Two juveniles were hospitalized after a late-night crash south of Nampa at Missouri Avenue and State Highway 45.

Two juveniles were hospitalized following a late Sunday night crash south of Nampa.

• Vehicles involved: A 2014 Ford F-150 collided with a 2012...

The missing 15-year-old Caldwell boy was found safe just hours after an emergency alert went out Tuesday. Caldwell Police shared the positive update on Facebook, closing the case quickly.

Scottpit Fire near Parma has burned 50 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations at Martin's Landing campground and threatening structures. Crews including Parma Fire Department are responding as residents are urged to avoid the area.

The Caldwell Recall Group has abandoned its campaign after failing to reach signature goals despite multiple petition sites. Organizers thanked...

Police Chief Tort Claim

• 🔥 Filing Details: Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram filed a tort claim on May 28 seeking over $500,000 in damages against...

Wildland firefighters are undergoing classroom instruction, physical testing and live-fire exercises to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.

Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram filed a tort claim May 28 alleging Mayor Eric Phillips and city officials launched a coordinated campaign of...

Traffic Disruptions

• ⚡ Night Work on US-30 Bridge: Nighttime lane closures on I-84 at the US-30 bridge north of Nampa begin June 7, running 8...

• Jeremy Wakeley pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child in Canyon County court.
• Eight other felony charges are...

Caldwell residents should stay alert as fire season intensifies with national projections, an active blaze nearby, and risky weekend weather.

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• Chief Rex Ingram filed a tort claim notice May 28 alleging planned wrongful termination and ongoing political retaliation by Mayor Eric Phillips.
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Heads up, drivers: Night maintenance on the US 30 bridge over I-84 at New Plymouth interchange (exit 9) begins Sunday, June 7, with lane closures in both directions from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays for two weeks.

Elevated fire risk continues across Canyon County with gusty winds through the weekend.

• Weather warnings note fluctuating temperatures and...