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Man charged with murder takes back guilty plea, prosecutor files for death penalty
IDAHO FALLS — A man charged with murder has withdrawn his guilty plea, and the state has refiled for the death penalty following new felony charges. Lance Broncho, 23, was recently charged with three counts of felony assault or battery upon certain personnel and felony introducing major contraband to a correctional facility.
Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect for the Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - An Air Quality Advisory continues to be in effect for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from nearby wildfires. Wildfire smoke may shift in and out of the area based on fire activity and wind conditions, leading to varying levels of air quality across different regions. As a precaution, no EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved during this period. This advisory will remain in effect until Monday, July 29, at 10:00 AM.
Wildfire near Salmon grows over 2,000 acres
SALMON — A fire burning near a lake has reached over 2,000 acres. The “Thunder Fire” is burning sage, grass, and fir. According to the U.S. Forest Service-Salmon-Challis National Forest, the fire is approximately two miles northwest of Williams Lake and about 11 miles southwest of Salmon. It has progressed toward Henry Creek.
Devastating Fire Photos Hours from Boise
Although the triple-digit temperatures may have left our area for a while, the effects of the Durkee Fire, one of the largest in the country, continue to impact the lives of Idahoans and Oregonians. Several farmers, ranchers, and homeowners have lost their homes, stocks, and businesses. . Several resources from...
Police: Local man arrested for punching woman over 20 times
POCATELLO — A 38-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say punched a woman over 20 times after refusing to return the phone he borrowed from her. Nicklas Brandon Frasure, of Pocatello, was charged with felony aggravated assault following the incident, which unfolded on July 13. Pocatello police received a report of a physical disturbance between Frasure and a woman around 2:45 p.m. on July 13 at a home...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Twin Falls Christians Plan to Confront Paranormal Cirque
They plan to stand up against what they view as creeping Satanism. Several Magic Valley Churches ask congregants to come to the Magic Valley Mall on Friday night. An event called Paranormal Cirque is in a tent, or that’s what I’ve been told. The Christians believe God-fearing people in the Magic Valley need to make a statement and offer an alternative for people looking for answers in tarot cards, palm readings, and soothsayers.
Gonzaga University receives $19.9M EPA grant
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment received a $19.9 million grant from the EPA to help reduce pollution and other climate projects. The university applied for the funding with plans to create the “Spokane Climate Resilience Project,” hoping to increase community climate...
Wildfires Update-Juliaetta Remains Evacuated-River Fire Closes US12
An incident management team has been called in to lead the firefighting effort for a complex of blazes in Southern Latah and Northern Nez Perce Counties. The fires were sparked during Wednesday’s thunderstorm. Two major fires are burning between Juliaetta in the Potlatch River Canyon in Latah County and Myrtle in the Clearwater River Canyon in Nez Perce County. The 2,000 acre Gwen Fire South of Juliaetta has forced to the sheriff’s office to order a mandatory evacuation of that community. The 2,000 acre River Fire is burning nearby in Nez Perce County. Structures have been destroyed but officials have stated how many or what types of buildings have been lost. The fires have closed State Highway 3 South of Juliaetta and U.S. Highway 12 between U.S. Highway 95 and the Orofino area.
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