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19-Year-Old Dies After Collision Between Pickup and Front End Loader in Southern Idaho
TWIN FALLS - A 19-year-old died after a pickup collided with a front end loader on Sunday in southern Idaho, wast of Twin Falls. The collision occurred at 12:34 p.m. on Sunday in Twin Falls County. According to police, a yellow John Deere front end loader, driven by a 34-year-old...
30-day Residency Requirement for Washington State Voter Registration Struck Down
A 30-day residency requirement to register to vote in Washington state will not go into effect, after a federal judge struck it down. Under the requirement, eligible voters would not have been able to register within 30 days, even if they moved from one locality to another within the state.
How Libraries Across Idaho are Implementing new 'Harmful Materials' law
On a cool Friday in late May, Donnelly Public Library Director Sherry Scheline welcomed four kids who had just gotten off the bus from school. Their parent had a flat tire 40 minutes away from town and could not make it home to meet them. Scheline made sure they had...
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests release End of the World draft environmental impact statement
GRANGEVILLE - The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Acting Forest Supervisor Molly Ryan is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the End of the World Project, a fuel reduction initiative designed to protect communities and ecosystems south of Grangeville, Idaho. The DEIS incorporates feedback and addresses...
9 House Democrats tried to block Secret Service protection for Trump if he goes to prison
WASHINGTON DC – Nine Democrats in the U.S. House sought to strip former President Donald Trump of his Secret Service detail just months before an assassination attempt was made against him on Saturday. After Trump survived the shooting, one of their staffers reportedly said in a Facebook post the...
Idaho's avian flu outbreak in dairies is largely self-monitored; experts warn of potential health risks
BOISE - Idaho dairy producers are navigating one of the worst outbreaks of an avian flu strain in the U.S., and from an animal health and public health standpoint, the situation is largely self-monitored. Threat to human health at this point is low, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Man killed at Trump rally 'died a hero,' Pennsylvania governor says
BUTLER - The man killed at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday has been identified. Corey Comperatore, 50, was a firefighter and a father of two daughters, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday. He was from Sarver, Pennsylvania. Comperatore "died a hero" when he "dove on his family"...
Man accused of impersonating Salvation Army volunteer sentenced in lottery ticket thefts
YAKIMA - A transient accused of impersonating at Salvation Army bell ringer has been sentenced to a prison-based drug treatment program. At a July 2 hearing in Yakima County Superior Court, Jeremy Dean Kimbrell, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree burglary, four counts of altering lottery tickets, second-degree theft and third-degree malicious mischief for breaking into two stores and stealing lottery tickets.
Trump allies point to Democratic rhetoric prior to assassination attempt
WASHINGTON DC – Conservative allies of Donald Trump are pointing to rhetoric from Democrats as creating a hostile environment leading up to Saturday's assassination attempt of the former president. Among them are U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, who said, “Today is not just some isolated incident. The central premise...
FBI Identifies Shooter in Assassination Attempt on Trump
The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. The U.S. Secret Service said Saturday night that the shooter “fired multiple shots toward the stage from an...
Two Teens Killed in Head-on Crash Caused by Alleged Drunk Driver South of Spokane Valley
SPOKANE - Two teens were killed and another was injured after an alleged drunk driver caused a collision south of Spokane Valley on Saturday night. According to the Washington State Patrol, at about 8:15 p.m., 33-year-old Jesse Roullier, of Spokane, was traveling northbound in a 2019 Jeep Renegade near milepost 71 on Highway 27, about three miles north of Rockford. Police say Roullier crossed into the southbound lanes and struck a 2010 Ford Focus head-on.
Trump Wounded in Shooting at Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania
A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in what appeared to have been an attack against him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The presumed Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally...
Richard Simmons, Fitness Guru, Dies Just One Day After His 76th Birthday.
HOLLYWOOD HILLS - Fitness guru Richard Simmons has died, two law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News. Simmons was found unresponsive Saturday at his Hollywood Hills home, one day after his 76th birthday, the law enforcement sources said. The exact cause of his death is pending. On Friday, Simmons shared...
See a Wild Turkey? Idaho Fish and Game Wants to Know
Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game’s Turkey Tracker project is bringing turkey surveying to the Gem State. Idahoans will be encouraged to participate in two separate surveys to better understand the wild turkey population in Idaho. A brood survey measuring offspring will be conducted through July and August, while a broader distribution survey will be conducted throughout the year.
Poll Says up to 66% of Democrats Would Pick Someone Other Than Biden
A new poll shows 30% of Democrats would pick someone other than President Joe Biden as their nominee if other generic options existed. That climbs to 66% if voters were given specific alternatives. The polling underscores recent concerns about Biden's leadership and ability to govern. The Center Square Voters' Voice...
Homeless man Facing Pair of Grand Theft Charges After Recent Lewiston Arrest
LEWISTON - A man who was wanted on a warrant in relation to a felony grand theft case was arrested this week. During the arrest, police allegedly located evidence on the man to charge him with another count of grand theft. According to court documents, on July 10, 2024, 28-year-old...
Clarkston Heights Home a Total Loss in Friday Afternoon Fire
CLARKSTON - A Clarkston Heights home was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters were called to a scene at about 2:15 p.m. on 27th Street in the Clarkston Heights. According to Asotin County Fire District #1, when firefighters arrived the home was fully involved with flames and smoke throughout the house. The firefighters focused efforts on keeping the fire from jumping to other nearby homes. The fire also spread into a dry field near the Field Of Dreams ballpark.
WSU Legend Steve Gleason Receives Arthur Ashe Award at ESPYS
LOS ANGELES - Former NFL safety and former Washington State University standout Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage during The 2024 ESPYS on Thursday evening, hosted by Serena Williams. The award recognizes Gleason's heroic fight against ALS. The Arthur Ashe Award award is given to...
Lewiston MMA Fighters Featured at Northern Quest Casino on Saturday
SPOKANE - This Saturday night, Northern Quest Casino in Spokane, WA, will host an exciting night of fights featuring four fighters from Arnett’s Martial Arts America. The main event will see Drake Randall, a 27-year-old from Lewiston, Idaho, defending his undefeated record against Michael Keune. Randall, a former college wrestling All-American, boasts a professional record of 5-0 and has been training with Arnett's Martial Arts America for three years.
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