Briefs

• N. Idaho woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter

LEWISTON - A 39-year-old North Idaho woman accused of a drunk driving crash which killed her 5-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter.

The Lewiston Tribune reports that Bianca G. Sekayouma of Lapwai made the plea Wednesday in 2nd District Court.

Authorities say that Sekayouma was intoxicated on April 5 when her 2006 Jeep Commander hit a power pole on U.S. Highway 95 north of Culdesac.

All three occupants were ejected, killing Maya Martinez. A 7-year-old daughter survived.

Police say none of the occupants wore seatbelts, and that Sekayouma had a blood alcohol content of 0.102, above the legal limit of 0.08.

A jury trial is scheduled to start Jan 12.

• Idaho student running to catch bus hit by pickup

PAYETTE - Authorities say a 13-year-old southwest Idaho boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle as he ran to catch a school bus.

The Argus Observer reports that the Payette Middle School student was crossing U.S. Highway 95 on Thursday morning when he was struck by a northbound pickup.

Payette Police Chief Mark Clark says the boy was flown to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Names haven't been released.