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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 …
Panel: Duels done
BOISE (AP) - A legislative panel is recommending that a 151-year-old Idaho law on duels be repealed.
Idaho House passes $3.6M emergency broadband funding bill
BOISE - Lawmakers have approved a $3.6 million emergency funding bill to sustain Idaho's troubled broadband program for a handful of months.
Education chair: Bill boosting teacher pay coming
BOISE (AP) - The head of Idaho's Senate Education Committee said Wednesday a plan to boost teacher pay will be revealed soon, despite facing a bumpy delay that has jolted the anticipated piece of legislation.
Judge orders child's medical history released in murder case
LEWISTON (AP) - A North Idaho judge has ordered prosecutors to turn over a 2-year-old girl's medical records to the attorney defending a baby sitter charged with killing the child.
Senators vote to repeal instant horse racing
Legislators approve temporary broadband fix
Land board delays decision on Salmon River suction dredging
BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Land Board has voted to delay a decision on awarding a suction-dredging lease for gold on the Salmon River so commissioners can review documents submitted by the miner and a conservation grou…
Legislators: Educators on their own
Idaho bill asking for ID compliance extension heads to House
Lawmakers consider transportation funding
Idaho lawmakers are considering two competing proposals to raise enough transportation revenue just to repair and take care of the existing roads in Idaho.
Man arrested after fleeing Pocatello crash
Bill would repeal last reference to dueling in Idaho law
Arrest made in triple slaying
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - Police have made an arrest in connection with a 2013 eastern Idaho triple slaying at a dog fighting and marijuana operation.
Close, but no retirement
The Idaho Lottery confirmed that Wednesday's $564.1 million Powerball jackpot produced five winning tickets that missed the jackpot by a single number.
Open meeting violations fee hike blocked
BOISE (AP) - A House panel blocked a bill that would increase fines for violating Idaho's open meeting law tenfold.