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Trial Set for Teacher Accused of Feeding Puppy to Turtle
A southeast Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students will be tried in his own community next month.
Judge Rejects Effort to Temporarily Halt Killing of Wolves
A Washington state judge on Friday rejected efforts to temporarily block the killing of wolves that are preying on livestock in Ferry County.
Top Staffers for Idaho Gov Candidate Paulette Jordan Resign
Two of the top staffers for Idaho Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan have resigned with less than two months left before the Nov. 6 election.
Budget Office Warns Idahoans May Face Bigger Tax Bills
Idahoans may see smaller refunds when filing their 2018 taxes next year because of major changes tied to the new tax law, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's budget office warned on Monday.
Visitation to Yellowstone Down Last Month But Still High
Officials say visitation to Yellowstone National Park was down last month but 2018 is still on par with the park's three busiest years.
Advocates Ask Judge to Extend Delay on Rockies Grizzly Hunts
Opponents of grizzly bear hunts in Wyoming and Idaho asked a judge Wednesday for another two-week delay while he considers if federal protections for the animals should be restored.
State Lawmakers Order Investigation Into Treatment Center
Idaho lawmakers have ordered an investigation into a state-run treatment center for people with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. The Idaho Statesman reported Wednesday that state lawmakers ordered the Office of Performance Evaluations to launch an investigation into the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center in Nampa earlier this year.
Idaho Las Vegas Attack Survivors Urged to Apply for Assistance
The majority of Idahoans present at the Oct. 1 attack on the Las Vegas Strip have not submitted applications to a Nevada crime-victim program for expense reimbursements.
Idaho Probing Prison Fire Crews After Rape Accusation
Idaho is scrutinizing its program allowing prison inmates to help battle wildfires after one was charged with raping a woman working at a remote base camp in Utah.
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Warren Jones Dies
Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Warren E. Jones has died. He was 75.
Grenade Found In Trailer Detonated in Idaho
Authorities in west-central Idaho have safely detonated a grenade a woman found in her deceased brother's trailer
Judge Halts Saturday’s Grizzly Hunts in Wyoming, Idaho
Grizzly bear hunts scheduled for this weekend in Wyoming and Idaho have been temporarily blocked by a federal judge.