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1. Mayor Phillips names TJ Thomas interim police chief amid Caldwell leadership transition (idahonews.com) — Caldwell's mayor has appointed Capt. TJ Thomas as interim police chief following Rex Ingram's early retirement, keeping the department stable while a permanent replacement is sought. Crime has dropped significantly during Ingram's tenure, even amid rapid city growth, though his time in Caldwell included lawsuits and tensions with Mayor Phillips. Several lieutenants are also stepping into interim leadership roles.
2. You Asked: Does Boise use Flock cameras? (boisedev.com) — Caldwell is at the center of a legal fight over Flock license plate cameras, with activists filing tort claims alleging the city's use of the technology violates Idaho law. While Boise has held off on installing ALPR systems, nearby cities and private businesses are already using them, raising questions about data sharing, privacy, and how law enforcement accesses this information. The outcome could influence future surveillance decisions across the valley.
3. Best high schools in Idaho (localnews8.com) — Idaho's latest high school rankings include Thomas Jefferson Charter School in Caldwell, which earns an A- grade with a relatively low 15:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list compares enrollment, academics, and other factors so Caldwell families can see how their local option stacks up against top schools across Idaho.
4. A mom, a silversmith, a nurse: Three charter schools prepare students for different paths (idahoednews.org) — Charter schools across the Treasure Valley, including those toured in Caldwell, are showcasing very different paths for local students, from classical education to arts-focused and career-technical training. Lawmakers and candidates were invited to see how these schools shape futures ranging from parenting to silversmithing to nursing. One Elevate Academy instructor even transitioned from a long restaurant career in Caldwell into teaching culinary arts.
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