Idaho Briefs November 24, 2014

Pocatello's Delta air service upgraded to jets

POCATELLO - Pocatello's commercial air service is getting an upgrade.

SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier on contract with Delta Airlines, will begin using 50-seat jets next year in place of 30-seat turboprops on its Pocatello to Salt Lake City service.

The airline provides the only commercial service at Pocatello's airport. It operates twice daily on weekdays and once a day on weekends.

Officers seek charge in wolf shooting

PULLMAN - Washington fish and wildlife officers are recommending a misdemeanor charge against a farmer accused of illegally shooting a wolf last month.

Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy said that he'll review the investigation report and the law before making a decision about whether to file charges. The wolf was shot southwest of Pullman on Oct. 12.

- The Associated Press