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Man charged after driving through school gates
A driver allegedly crashed through two closed crossing gates at Washington Elementary in Sandpoint, prompting new …
Report: Idaho reaches highest recorded deaths
BOISE - Idaho saw the highest number of deaths in 2013 throughout the state since record-keeping began, with cancer barely squeezing out heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death, according to the state Department …
Nampa police chase fleeing man into stranger's home
NAMPA (AP) - Police in the southwest Idaho community of Nampa say they were pursuing a man sought on a state Corrections Department parole violation warrant Thursday night when the man ran into a stranger's home.
Ada County GOP offers choices to replace sheriff
BOISE (AP) - The Ada County Republican Central Committee has selected its first and second choices to replace Sheriff Gary Raney, who is resigning at the end of June.
Idaho Democratic Party chair to resign
The Idaho Democratic Party announced Tuesday that state party chairman Larry Kenck will resign as of May 29 due to health issues.
Simplicity and politics don't mix in Idaho
House Speaker Scott Bedke was standing on the second floor of the Statehouse, with arms folded and a frustrated look on his face - contemplating a longer day than he expected for the Legislature's special session l…
Beef jerky comment gets lawmaker a whole case
Popular Yellowstone and Grand Teton trails closed for now
State lifts admissions ban on children's home
Plague hits Boise squirrels
BOISE - Ground squirrels south of Boise have tested positive for plague, and humans and pets should avoid the area, Idaho health officials say.
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Boise police: Two men stabbed in fight
Judge orders second review of murder suspect's mental health
KETCHUM (AP) - A judge has ordered a new evaluation to determine if a man accused of killing a Camas County businessman 12 years ago is mentally fit to stand trial.
Utah man denies part in Idaho triple slaying
POCATELLO (AP) - A Utah man is denying involvement in a 2013 triple slaying at a dog-fighting and marijuana operation in rural eastern Idaho.
Body found in Boise canal
BOISE (AP) - Boise police are investigating after a body was found in a canal.
Idaho Briefs
One dead, one arrested in Lewiston killing
Justice Department declines charges in Idaho prison scandal
BOISE - The U.S. Justice Department has declined to press criminal charges in connection with an investigation into allegations of contract fraud and public corruption at a private prison in Idaho.