NAMPA, Idaho — From breaking news and extreme weather to stories that warmed our hearts, Idaho News 6 and its team of dedicated neighborhood reporters published more than 11,000 stories in 2025. Of those stories, readers gravitated toward coverage that informed, inspired, and at times— stunned.
As the year draws to a close, we’ve compiled the 10 stories that captured the most attention across the Gem State. Here’s a look back at what mattered most to Idaho News 6 readers in 2025.
The Top-10 most read stories of 2025 | Idaho News 6

9) Seven men sentenced to jail for multi-year poaching excursions south of Twin Falls

8) 'They're giving bikes a bad name': Law enforcement cracking down on new motorcycle-style E-bikes


6) 'She was a great kid': Man taken into custody for shooting death of 18-year-old daughter


4) 'Words fail in moments like this': Family member of Nampa plane crash victims releases statement

3) Air Force documents show Qatari training facility in Mountain Home has been years in the making

2) Six men charged after forcibly removing woman from North Idaho town hall

1) Idaho CEO resigns following controversy over giving "Nazi salute" at corporate event
