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Rhode Islander With Ties to White Supremacy Sentenced for Plotting to Destroy Energy Facilities
Three men -- including a Rhode Islander -- were sentenced this week for various conspiracy and firearms offenses in connection with a racially-motivated scheme to destroy an energy facility. A 25-year-old Rhode Islander was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. According to the Department of Justice, Paul James Kryscuk,...
Franklin County Republicans slate meeting to fill vacant precinct seats on Aug. 8 | News
PRESTON – A regular meeting of the Central Committee of the Franklin County Republican Party has been slated for Thursday, Aug. 8. The purpose of that meeting will be to fill vacant GOP precinct seats, according to Todd Thomas, the chair of the Franklin Republican Party. Those vacant party...
Officials investigating string of machinery and storage container thefts around eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS — Multiple local machinery and towing companies have been on edge this month after someone allegedly stole over $73,500 worth of equipment from them. Mark Hinds, owner of Liberty Container Services in Rigby, says he woke up on July 11 to find a 40-foot light grey shipping container, a skid steer, skid steer attachments, new fencing panels, hand tools, and a wheel kit to move storage containers were gone.
Boise Vows to Rebuild After ‘Devastating’ Wind, 5-Minute Sprinkle
Weather alerts from all over were 'flooding' the Treasure Valley just a day ago as 'extreme' weather was allegedly on the way. National weather alerts and local new outlets continued to remind Boise residents to be safe as this 'extreme' storm was on the way. Many waited, waited, and waited...
Canyon County Fair gets going in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. The Canyon County Fair returns to Caldwell this week for its 138th iteration. As per usual, the fair will feature animals, concerts, rides, popular food items and family-friendly events all weekend long. Fair organizers expect about 60,000 attendees during the four-day event.
Boise Hall Of Justice Eyed For Bryan Kohberger Murder Trial
It seems all roads or at least high-profile murder trials lead to Boise. As we've speculated months ago, accused killer Bryan Kohberger wants his murder trial moved to the Ada County Courthouse. The Boise Hall of Justice has held murder trials for Lori Daybell and her husband, Chad. Both defendants were convicted during their time here.
Kootenai County firefighters lend a hand with Oregon wildfire
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — On Saturday night, the state of Oregon requested the state of Idaho send firefighters to help with the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon. By 5 a.m. Sunday, volunteers from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, Timberlake Fire Protection District and Hauser Lake Fire Protection District and Worley Fire District mobilized to lend their assistance with battling the blaze. Each North Idaho department sent two firefighters and a brush truck to fulfil the request.
Annual Return To Riverside Music Festival Saturday In Potlatch
The Annual Return to Riverside Music Festival will feature six acts in Potlatch on Saturday. The festival is in Lions Club Park with gates opening at 11:30 and music starting at 12:30. Tickets are 35 dollars for the all day festival and can be purchased at the gate or online here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/return-to-riverside-music-festival-2024-tickets-874187647787?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
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