It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

A new Caldwell initiative encourages people to give back, help their neighbors, and create a sense of belonging in the Canyon County city.

This week, our Reporter Roundtable looks at everything from the emergency closure of the Eckert Bridge in Boise, to fears about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the Gem State, to the latest in the Idaho Legislature.

Across the globe, human trafficking remains a serious problem, affecting millions of people each year, even those in Idaho.

It's been nearly 100 years since the birth of Idaho Sen. Frank Church. To mark this anniversary Idaho Matters takes a look back at the politicians life and legacy.

For decades Pocatello has been split by railroad tracks, dividing the downtown core and Idaho State University. Now, the mayor is finding a way to reconnect the city.

Online scams are everywhere, including one where actor Johnny Depp asks you for money. We break down some of these scams and tell you how to avoid them.

As Bird Flu continues to spread experts are becoming more concerned about the possibility of another pandemic.

Research shows that someone who survives being strangled once is 750% more likely to be murdered by the same person. The city of Nampa is trying to change that statistic and recently held training for police, doctors, prosecutors and survivors to stop this cycle of violence.

Thanksgiving means turkey, football and family gatherings, and it also means the start of the holiday travel season!