Benito Baeza

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says private prison company Corrections Corporation of America is in contempt of court for persistently understaffing an Idaho prison in direct violation of a legal settlement

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two lawmakers who have so far sought unsuccessfully to halt the Department of Lands' expansion into commercial real estate are again criticizing the agency, this time over a 2012 property swap they contend wasn't to Idaho's advantage

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POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says he plans to run for his office again in 2014. Wasden first took the office in 2003, running the office that represents the state in criminal appeals, deals with consumer protection litigation, and advises agencies on contracts and other matters

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadly shooting in the heart of the nation's capital has reignited talk about guns, but it's unclear whether the tragedy will revive a legislative debate that has gone cold. The case for increased gun control has become increasingly difficult

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Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV) Thirty eight million dollars is the estimated cost for the proposed upgrades to the Twin Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. Idaho’s First News Reports Monday night the city council voted to approve a contract to begin the design and bidding for t

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana's general wolf season opens Sunday with much looser rules than in past years. State wildlife officials are seeking to reduce the predators' population in response to public pressure over livestock attacks and declines in some elk herds

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Software to track and improve Idaho student performance isn't working as planned, according to educators who complained about the program this week. The Idaho Statesman reported Friday much of the Schoolnet system sits idle in the Meridian School District, Idaho's largest, because many teachers and administrators don't trust data it's supposed to be helping track

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LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says a depleted uranium cylinder found at a northern Idaho metal workshop posed no danger to the public but it's unclear how the cylinder came into the company's possession

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POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in southeast Idaho say fish being battered on rocks after going over a spillway resulted in a fish kill in the Snake River below American Falls Dam.

Idaho Power spokesman Brad Bowlin tells the Idaho State Journal that Idaho Power biologists determined the fish went over the spillway during an August storm

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A Rexburg man who authorities say tried to bring a handgun onto a commercial airliner in his carry-on bag at Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been cited and the weapon seized

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Jerome, Idaho  ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV )  -  The Idaho State Police is confirming that one person has been killed in a two vehicle accident near Jerome.  Idaho State Police, the Jerome Rural Fire Department and air St. Luke’s were sent to 350 West Road in Jerome abou

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LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Eight members on the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee arrested during megaload protests last month won't have to give up their seats if convicted. The tribe's Constitution and Bylaws states that tribal members have to forfeit office if convicted of any criminal offense

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