Scores of elected officials in Western States say they're worried about changes in federal policy thare putting their communities at risk from wildfire; Idaho is all set to drop that giant potato on New Year's Eve... plus a giant sugar beet and a giant gem (not a real one).

At the strike of midnight on New Year's Day this week, a number of new Idaho laws will go into effect: the folks at the Idaho Lottery have increased a number of prizes for today's drawing of their Big Million Dollar Raffle; and some Idaho skiers are scorching some of the most famous slopes on the planet.

We will share some of our previous conversation with Boise Mayor Lauren McLean about safety... that, as Boise Police are providing extra protection on the mayor; we'll tell you why a particular gate in rural Valley County is causing so much friction between residents and the U.S. Forest Service; and we'll check in at the Boise Airport to see how holiday travelers are surviving the mad dash.

The legislature's DOGE committee wants to eliminate voter-approved Medicaid expansion; weather experts say La Nina is providing the gift that keeps on giving (snow) to mountain resorts; flu activity in Idaho is among the highest in the nation; plus we'll preview The 2025 Potato Bowl.

Is there a chance to save Obamacare subsidies? An Idaho Senator says he wants to negotiate; Saturday is a big day for Idaho homeowners; and thousands of students are anxiously awaiting this weekend's winter graduation at Boise State.

Micron received a very impressive financial report card Wednesday; State and local leaders will help commemorate Hannukah at the Capitol this evening; and a very big change is being proposed for the Western Idaho Fair.

There are some really interesting numbers in this year's Your Health Idaho enrollment; the Idaho State Board of Education wants to update its "visual identity;" and we'll tell you about a change to speed limits on some Boise City streets.

The Boise City Council is being asked to consider lowering the speed limits on more city streets; we'll tell youy why the outfitters and guides industry will be hit particularly hard when health insurance subsidies evaporate at the end of the month; and there's a rash of broken bike repair stations in Boise.

We'll examine how the White House wants to rollback fuel efficiencies for cars; it's expected to be a bittersweet meeting of the Ketchum City Council today; and we'll meet an artist who looks at our relationship with climate change.

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has floated an idea to offer some help to low income citizens in need of health insurance; our very, very, very dry weather has impacted this year's Christmas tree crop in a big way; and we'll preview Boise State's appearance in the postseason LA Bowl.