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Video shows escape through flames and smoke as wildfire begins burning the outskirts of Idaho town
William Howard went to the north-central Idaho town of Juliaetta on Thursday to help a friend after a lightning-sparked wildfire began tearing through the friend's property, using barrels of water in an effort to extinguish “hot spots” on the land.But in the 15 minutes it took to refill the barrels, the wind-whipped flames engulfed the area.A harrowing video, shot by Howard as he fled in his vehicle, shows tall flames surrounding both sides of the road on the outskirts of town. A mobile home and several vehicles are burning on one side of the road. On the other, trees...
Lewiston man Arrested After Allegedly Pointing gun at Another Person During Altercation
LEWISTON - A Lewiston man was arrested this week after allegedly pointing a gun at another male during a dispute. According to court documents, at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Lewiston Police received a report of an altercation in the 1100 block of 17th Street involving 55-year old Curtis McLaughlin, of Lewiston.
Lewiston man arrested for rape of a 6-year-old
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A Lewiston man has been arrested for raping a 6-year-old in the area. 24-year-old Dakota R. Hall was arrested for lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16 on Tuesday evening. According to detectives, they were called to a residence in Lewiston when...
Firefighters Battle Wind Driven Wildfire West of Clarkston
CLARKSTON - Another wildland fire broke out in Asotin County on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, about 6 miles west of Clarkston, just after 2 p.m. According to Asotin County Fire District #1, when fire crews arrived they found about a 50 acre, wind driven fire moving...
Evacuations Begin Southeast of Driscoll Ridge Due to Active Fire
UPDATE: The entire town of Juliaetta is now in a level 3 evacuation, residents are advised to go now. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has begun evacuations southeast of 1295 Driscoll Ridge due to an active fire. Those living in the area of Driscoll Ridge are advised to evacuate.
Bryan Kohberger requests change of venue for upcoming trial
Bryan Kohberger's attorneys filed a motion to move the trial to Boise, Idaho. His attorneys claim Kohberger can not get a fair trial in Latah County. Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of four University of Idaho Students. (7/24/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Vandal Healing Garden remembers four Idaho murder victims
MOSCOW, Idaho - Construction of the University of Idaho Vandal Healing Garden is about wrapped in the small college town. The memorial garden honors and remembers Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Maddison Mogen, who were all killed in their off-campus home on Nov. 13, 2022. The healing garden...
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