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Memorial Monuments Announces New National Sales Directors to Support Monument Growth
MERIDIAN, ID – Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. (“Wilbert”) is proud to announce the appointment of four new National Sales Directors with its Memorial Monuments Group, expanding its leadership team with both tenured partners and seasoned talent from outside the company. Danny Porter and Curtis Smith, long standing partners, will be joined by new partners Carson Moon and Trey McAvoy, each bringing unique expertise and dedication to their roles in the monument and funeral industry.
Kooskia Man Arrested on Felony Warrant for Trafficking in Stolen Property Following Medical Incident Call
KOOSKIA - Yesterday night, on July 14th, at approximately 10:55 PM, Idaho County Dispatch received a call reporting a medical incident outside Kooskia, near Kings Bluff Road. According to the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene and discovered that one had an active warrant after speaking with individuals present.
Hundreds attend annual Antique and Classic Boat Show in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Hundreds of people attended the Antique and Classic Boat Show Saturday afternoon in Sandpoint. The Inland Empire Chapter hosts the show. People from all over the Inland Northwest and across the country came to see 50 antique wooden boats lining the Sandpoint Marina and boardwalk. This...
Idaho State Police seeks information about pedestrian struck on Highway 26
The Idaho State Police is seeking information on a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 26 Friday near the border of Wyoming. The incident occurred between 4 and 5 a.m., according to a press release. The impact was minor, so the driver may not have known they had struck someone. An unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 26 behind a pickup truck, police said. The pickup swerved left to avoid the pedestrian on the side of the highway. The unknown vehicle swerved to the right and struck the pedestrian. The driver did not remain on scene. Idaho State Police asks anyone in the area around this time that witnessed anything that may be related or has any information that may be helpful to call dispatch at (208) 528-3408.
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. Jeff Knetter, upland bird and migratory game bird coordinator, said that...
Some Idaho libraries put restrictions on who can challenge books
Want to challenge a book under the new library law? Check local policies first. After House Bill 710 went into effect July 1, schools and public libraries have updated their procedures for book challenges. But each policy looks a little different, and that includes an array of standards for who...
Multiple people life-flighted after crash involving several motorcycles near Sagle
SAGLE, Idaho — Bonner County Emergency Medical Services (BCEMS) responded to a multiple vehicle collision involving several motorcycles that left multiple people with traumatic injuries. According to BCEMS, crews responded around 11:45 a.m. near 4000 Dufort Road in Sagle. BCEMS reports that paramedics found multiple people with traumatic injuries...
Man dies in hospital after scooter crash
BOISE, Idaho — A man died after crashing a Vespa-style scooter near S Federal Way and S Findley Ave., he was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. According to the Boise Police Department (BPD), no other people or drivers were involved. Police said the crash...
Upcoming Dworshak elk working group meeting on July 18 at 6:15 p.m.
The Dworshak Elk Working Group consists of 12 members representing hunters, outfitters, landowners and sportspersons groups. The purpose of this group is to develop proposal ideas for the 2025-26 season setting. Proposals developed by the working group will be presented to the public during the spring public comment period spring of 2025. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will use this input to help set seasons into the future.
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to […] The post Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Woman hospitalized following ATV crash on local trail
A woman was hospitalized after being injured in an ATV crash on a backcountry trail between Lava Hot Springs and McCammon on Sunday. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. when an ATV being ridden by the woman, a man and an 8-year-old boy rolled off a steep spot on the Boundary Trail and overturned, eventually coming to rest against a tree, authorities said. The ATV’s occupants called 911 and Bannock...
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