Valley County Sheriff Kevin Copperi joins The Great Idaho Show.

Valley County Sheriff Kevin Copperi joins The Great Idaho Show.
From McCall to Cascade, Donnelly to Warm Lake, Valley County is one of Idaho’s crown jewels — and one of its busiest recreation corridors. Sheriff Copperi has seen firsthand how growth pressures and Highway 55 traffic are reshaping life in the mountains.

In this conversation, we dive into the realities of law enforcement, community, and the future of one of Idaho’s most beloved regions.

Highlights:

• 0:00 – Opening thoughts: Boise’s growth and what it means for McCall and Cascade

• 4:15 – “As Boise grows, so do we… now it’s all day, every day.”

• 9:30 – Highway 55 traffic: pressures, safety, and the county’s changing face

• 15:40 – Balancing small-town values with big-city challenges

• 21:00 – Resources, staffing, and the weight of rural policing

• 28:10 – Reflections on community, leadership, and what makes Valley County unique

Listen now to Sheriff Kevin Copperi on The Great Idaho Show — where Idaho’s sheriffs share their story.