Beating victim's condition improves

POST FALLS — The 46-year-old Post Falls woman who was allegedly beaten by her boyfriend on Sunday night has improved from critical to serious condition at Kootenai Medical Center.

She suffered multiple head injuries.

William F. Gardner III, 53, Post Falls, was arrested at 2595 N. Bradley Dr. in the Crestview Estates and booked into Kootenai County Jail for felony aggravated battery. He is being held at the Kootenai County Jail on a $500,000 bond.