In the shadow of a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent, there was demonstration on the steps of the Idaho Capitol Thursday evening; we have a preview from both sides of the political aisle on next week's beginning of the Idaho legislative session; and can the Boise State men's basketball team redeem themselves after their coach called them "soft" and "selfish?"

Idaho has relatively cheap prices at the pumps, so how come some of our neighbors pay so much more for gas; after waiting for months, we finally have some new jobs numbers ofr Idaho; and we'll tell you about a crazy thing one Mountain West resort is doing to save its ski season.

We've got details on that new strain of the flu that is putting much of Idaho at high risk of getting sick this winer: we'll tell you about what turned out to be a highly emotional planning and zoning commission meeting at Boise City Hall; and we'll tell you what's to become of the Boise Factory Outlet Mall.

What with the new year, there are a number of comings and goings at the Idaho Capitol and City Halls across the region; we have an update on that horrific New Year's Eve fireworks blast; and we'll ask "How do you make formal policy regarding road closures during blizzards and wildfires?"

We'll tell you how organizers of the Idaho Potato Drop had come under previous scrutiny (in years past) regarding fireworks; we'll hear from officials from the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge about a different kind of challenge - a lack of snow; and we've get details on how and why your utility rates are going up.

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.