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Fraud Probe Uncovers $1M Embezzlement in Tiny Washington Town
A recent audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has revealed that Morton’s clerk-treasurer embezzled over $900,000 in public funds. Washington State Auditor Reports Major Embezzlement Scandal in Morton. In a shocking revelation, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has uncovered a staggering $937,584 embezzled by...
Big USPS Service Changes Could Impact Mail Delivery Times in Idaho Soon
Whether it’s a birthday card or the magazine you’ll read in the car while your kid’s at soccer practice, it’s always exciting to get mail that’s not a bill. However, the United States Postal Service just pitched some changes that could affect how those items get delivered.
Horizon’s Four Powerful Lessons for Every Idahoan
A lot has been written about the latest Kevin Costner movie, Horizon. The Hollywood actor/director/producer has sunk much of his personal fortune and professional reputation into this film. As many of you know, the box office for the film was very disappointing. For those who prefer the convenience of streaming,...
Community comes together after Hauser child falls from window
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Four-year-old Cooper Wilhelm was playing with his sister, Lainey Wilhelm, while waiting for friends to arrive Friday when the unthinkable happened. Cooper accidentally pushed through the screen and fell out of the window from the second story of the house and landed on the sidewalk outside.
Man gets rider for killing ex-girlfriend’s horse after breakup
MORELAND — A 25-year-old has been sentenced after pleading guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend’s horse after a breakup. Shawn Brayden Jones was sentenced on Aug. 8 by District Judge Stevan Thompson to a minimum of two and a maximum of five years in prison. Thompson then suspended the...
Firefighters Continue to Make Good Progress on Boise Fire
On the fire’s western edge, crews continue to mop up and secure existing containment lines. Hazardous trees are being felled along interior roadways. Improvements continue to be made to the indirect dozer lines. Two spike camps are being utilized near the fire’s edge to decrease firefighters’ travel time. Where feasible, suppression repair and road system improvements have started. Firefighters will be backhauling hose, equipment, and other unnecessary items in areas where they are no longer needed.
Study: Lower intensity wildfires can reduce risk of extreme infernos for decades
Public lands agencies have committed to substantially increasing their use of tools like prescribed fire to reduce the risk of extreme wildfire. But for now, their scale pales in comparison to wildfire itself, which can have similar mitigating effects when it’s less intense. A new study has insights into those effects across the West.
‘Just lined up for us’: Big Bun sets second location in former chain drive-thru
An icon of the Boise Bench purchased a former Carl’s Jr. drive-thru location on Glenwood St. in Garden City. Summit Commercial Real Estate said it sold the restaurant to Big Bun Drive-In, the classic burgers-and-more restaurant that’s served hungry Bench dwellers at Curtis St. and Overland Rd. for 70 years.
‘This is my last chance’: Chris Marshall making the most of new outlook on life at Boise State
Chris Marshall was once a five-star receiver with offers from every school in the country. He was one of the top recruits in the entire 2022 class and seemed destined for immediate stardom. Then he got into some trouble and was booted from two SEC schools in a span of...
Football Game Preview: Preston Heads Out
The Preston Indians will face off against the Blackfoot Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Preston is leaving town to face Blackfoot after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Preston lost 41-20 to Shelley on Friday. The Indians haven't had much luck with the Russets recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Late Summer Snow Surprises Montanans Across the State
After weeks of relentless heat and record-breaking temperatures, a small amount of relief is coming. We tend to get fed up with it on or around the first part of the year. Something we always complain about, but then pray for. I'm talking about those fluffy gifts from heaven. Of course, I'm talking about SNOW.
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