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Law enforcement to beef up in Dallas entertainment district after shootings and nationwide violence
Many shootings occurred around gathering spots during the confluence of what might be one of the last spells of wa…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why does Santa always go down the chimney?
Looking like Christmas
Want to see your Christmas lights display featured in the paper? Email your photos to [email protected].
Free Christmas dinner at Altar church
This will be the fifth year the church will offer dine-in, pick up or delivery of dinners.
One of the world's most active volcanoes — Hawaii's Kilauea — is erupting again
The eruption was confined to the volcano's summit caldera, in a remote, closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reported.…
Renovations to ITD’s Boise HQ will cost at least $64M
Legislators argued it would be a better deal for the taxpayers to block the sale, hold on to the State Street campus, renovate it and use it for state employee…
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death
One of Mangione’s attorneys told a judge that government officials, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, have turned Mangione into a political pawn, robbing hi…
Santa calling
The Connolley children had big questions for Santa when he gave them a call Tuesday night.
Christmas comes early in Pinehurst
A few years ago, Pinehurst didn’t have much going for it during the holidays. There were a few small events, but nothing that brought people to the town. …
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Small gift gives homeless woman hope
Despite being homeless this Christmas, “Winona” holds onto hope for a better future.
Christmas cheer for St. Vinny's
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
My wife says she is going to kick me out if I don't stop singing Christmas songs.
Coeur d'Alene woman's potholder collection is filled with history, joy
Watching Ginger Wright go through her collection of at least 500 potholders is as much fun as watching little ones open presents on Christmas morning. "Look…
Wildfire risk, inflation driving up Idaho's homeowners insurance costs
Home insurance has been on the rise lately in Idaho, and homeowners in North Idaho are feeling the pinch. Coeur d'Alene resident Doris Lunceford said that her…
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Community turns lights on for single mom
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
How do polar bears make their beds? With sheets of ice and blankets of snow.