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Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Affirmative action ban heads to Idaho governor's desk

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education headed to the Idaho governor's desk on Wednesday.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Little OKs bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating transparency in medical bills sent to former patients and to rein in predatory medical debt collectors.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run collision near Pocatello

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a cyclist was killed in an apparent hit-and-run collision near Pocatello.

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

ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:

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

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

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Idaho bill targets transgender birth certificate changes

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a law unconstitutional headed to the governor'…

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Some Idaho lawmakers opting out amid coronavirus fears

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to…

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Virus threatens labor for farms, food processors in PNW

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is threatening to worsen labor shortages experienced by Pacific Northwest farms and food processors.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Health officials: Idaho now has 8 confirmed COVID-19 cases

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho health officials say three more people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of residents known to be infected with the coronavirus to eight.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
ID Lottery

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

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

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

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials said.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
The day the Big Sky Conference tournament ground to a halt

MISSOULA, Mont (AP) — In a matter of minutes on the morning of March 12, college basketball came to an abrupt end across the country as the novel coronavirus shut down sporting events nationwide.

Updated 6 years, 7 months ago
College of Southern Idaho names new president

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A provost from a New York community college will be the College of Southern Idaho's next president.

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

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