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Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Plans announced for what could be Idaho's largest wind farm

SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) — Project managers in Idaho have announced plans to build a wind farm in the Magic Valley that could break ground in 2022.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Idaho Senate calls it quits, but House says not so fast

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Senate called an end to the 2020 legislative session on Thursday, but the House isn't quite ready to be done and only adjourned until Friday, apparently waiting to see if lawmakers wou…

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has fewer than 2,300 general care hospital beds statewide, with fewer than half of them estimated to be empty and available to take new patients on any given day, according to an Associate…

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
ID Lottery

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Thursday:

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
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Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Bill banning texting while driving heads to Idaho governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation banning texting while driving but allowing hands-free uses such as talking or using the navigation function of an electronic mobile device headed to the governor on Thursday.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Idaho lieutenant governor leaves Statehouse to return home

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has left the Statehouse and returned to Idaho Falls, leaving Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill to preside over the Senate and finish out the legislative session.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Ex-library director files lawsuit against city of Lewiston

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A former library director has sued the city of Lewiston over her termination two years ago, alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment and other charges dating back to when she wa…

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
California man gets life sentence in Boise rape case

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A California man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in connection with a Boise rape six years ago.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits heads to governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation that headed to the governor on Wednesday.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: