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Idaho Prisons Mulling 20 Percent Budget Boost
Top officials with the Idaho Department of Correction are considering telling state lawmakers they need a nearly 20 percent budget increase to fund beds, staff and services for the state's growing prison population.
Idaho’s Revenue From Alcohol, Tobacco Taxes Ranks Low
A recent report by the Pew Research Center found that Idaho's revenue from its taxes on alcohol, tobacco and gambling is among the lowest in the nation.
Idaho Court Tosses Conviction in Hit-man Hiring Case
The Idaho Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of a man accused of hiring a hit man to murder two people.
USDA Issues Alert About Salads, Wraps Due to Parasite Worry
Federal authorities have issued a public health alert about more than two dozen beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products as a precaution due to possible parasite contamination.
Idaho Man Denies Killing Girlfriend’s Infant
A south-central Idaho man facing charges in the death of his girlfriend's 20-month-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Central Idaho Wildfire Enters Sawtooth National Forest
More firefighters are being called in to fight a fast-growing central Idaho wildfire that has been classified as one of the top priorities in the Great Basin region.
Idaho Court of Appeals Justice to Retire at End of Year
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Sergio Gutierrez, the state's first and only Latino judge, will retire at the end of this year.
Idaho Town Eyes Pricey Wastewater Facility Upgrade
Officials in the south-central Idaho city of Heyburn have agreed to move toward asking a judge to approve a bond to cover the cost of a major wastewater treatment upgrade rather than asking voters to approve the bond.
Report: Distracted Truck Driver Caused Crash That Killed 4
Idaho State Police say a distracted truck driver caused a seven-vehicle crash that killed him and three U.S. airmen from Mountain Home Air Force Base.
One Dead After Shooting at Mormon Church in Nevada
Authorities say one person is dead and another injured following a shooting at a Mormon church in Nevada
Nampa Day Care License Suspended After Leaving Child in Park
Authorities have suspended a southwestern Idaho day care's state license after workers left a 3-year-old behind at a local park.
Regulator May Crack Down the Term “Milk” for Alternative Drinks
Soy and almond drinks that bill themselves as "milk" may need to consider alternative language after a top regulator suggested the agency may start cracking down on use of the term.