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Today's Ghastly Groaner
What part of the brain regulates elk-like behavior?
Pediatricians, parents fear Medicaid changes could leave some in the lurch
When new medical providers meet 16-year-old Evie Wismer for the first time, they’re usually overwhelmed by her medical records.
Medicaid cuts could have dire consequences in Silver Valley
Sweeping Medicaid cuts have rural medical professionals bracing for impact, and one nursing home in the Silver Valley is pushing back.
KCTFHR holds 26th annual Human Rights Banquet
When Francisco Macias took the stage to accept the Bill Wassmuth Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award Saturday night, he acknowledged “a simple, but revolution…
Overnight closure of SH-53 planned for next week
State Highway 53 will be closed overnight at Pleasant View Road next week.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
My grandpa used to say he could go into the store with $2 and come out with bread, milk and eggs.
Thieves steal $1M worth in craft whiskey from Washington distillery
The bottles disappeared July 31, when someone in a freight truck showed up at Westland Distillery’s warehouse in Burlington, Washington, holding the paperwork that purportedly gave them the right to pick up a shipm…
Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expa…
Tysdal 'on schedule' with rehab
Dave Tysdal is making steady progress with his rehabilitation therapies after making a full recovery from a "serious blood infection" that resulted in sepsis, …
Iowa couple survives harrowing RV trek into the mountains with help from Athol's Matt and Jen Roesner
The couple from Okoboji, Iowa were on day nine of their 15-day RV trip on June 29 and were trying to make their through the Bitterroot Mountains from Prichard …
Coeur d'Alene boy rides new wheels after bike theft
Third grader Lewis Herdon had only had his new bike for a couple of weeks before it was stolen.
4-H friends to compete in U.S. Dressage Federation Regional Championships
Two young local equestrians who became good friends in 4-H will soon get to show off just how good they are at horsing around.
North Idaho educators welcomed by business community
The annual reception provides an opportunity for educators who are new to the field or just new to North Idaho to network and get a warm welcome from the busin…
Smile, you're in Idaho
Though population growth has slowed in the past year, Idaho is still one of the fastest-growing states in the country — and for good reason.
Taking the reins on responsible horse breeding
For many horse owners, breeding is an opportunity to shape the next generation — whether by continuing a trusted mare’s legacy or raising a foal with carefully…