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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Boise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brian Holmes, a longtime anchor at KTVB, announced his departure on Dec. 18 after 25 years on air, adding to a trend of local TV news faces leaving their stations this year. He will continue to fill in and cover Olympic events as he plans his next steps. KIDO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local conservation groups oppose a letter from U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher — which calls for greater state control over federal public lands — and plan meetings soon to voice their concerns with local officials. Idaho Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The new Boise State Monster Truck, named Smashton Jeanty, will debut at the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Event at Albertsons Stadium on June 6 & local fans can catch the first show of Hot Wheels monster trucks in Boise at this special event. KIDO
- ➤ The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is set for Monday, Dec. 22 at 12:00 p.m. at Albertsons Stadium and will feature a fan fest with free fries (from Simplot) plus a list of 30 banned items that attendees must leave in their vehicles before enjoying the matchup between Washington State and Utah State. KIDO
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Messiah Sing-Along
5-6:30 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a community singing event featuring a 16-voice ensemble and local classical soloists.
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Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Utah State vs Washington State
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Albertsons Stadium — Admission details not specified — Witness a thrilling college football showdown in the renowned Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
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Redstone Concert
7:00 – 9:15 PM — The Riverside Hotel — Low ticket alert — Experience an electrifying journey through classic rock hits with Boise's award-winning band Redstone.
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Sasha Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — $13.32 — Experience an engaging live show from Sasha in a vibrant venue.
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Off-Season Stories Presentation
5-7 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Experience captivating readings from local authors at this cozy venue.
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Footloose Screening
7-9 p.m. — The Egyptian Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic tale of rebellion against a small-town ban on dancing and rock music.
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Idaho Potato Drop VIP Experience
7 PM-1:30 AM — Cecil D. Andrus Park — $110 — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, food, drinks, and a VIP experience at Idaho's distinctive Potato Drop.
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Boise Underground Media Third Anniversary Celebration
7-11 p.m. — Shrine Social Club — Enjoy local live music — Celebrate three years of Boise Underground Media with 'The Mall Goth Moths' electrifying sounds.
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Trivia Night at Hap Hap Lounge
6-8 p.m. — Hap Hap Lounge — Free entry — Test your knowledge with some fun trivia every Tuesday night.
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The Mystics Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Riverside Hotel — Ticketed event — Experience classic rock hits from the ’60s to today with Boise's longest-running band.
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