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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 …
Aquarium president's nephew found guilty
BOISE (AP) - The nephew of an Idaho aquarium president has been convicted of obstructing justice in a case in which his uncle is charged with buying illegally obtained marine animals.
Lawmakers surprised by school Wi-Fi plan
BOISE (AP) - Some Idaho lawmakers are upset by State Schools Superintendent Tom Luna's announcement that a $2.1 million annual statewide Wi-Fi network contract awarded Wednesday afternoon will run for up to 15 year…
Details released on police shooting
Alexander Mandarino allegedly gave contradictory answers to police officers for 45 minutes before an Idaho State Trooper shot the Whitefish, Mont., resident once in the chest at Lookout Pass June 12, Lt. Stu Miller…
Taking Ironman to the extreme
Most people aren't faced with the decision to choose between a double or triple Ironman.
Insurance exchange plans extended closed meeting
BOISE - The board overseeing Idaho's health insurance exchange plans a 3-hour, 40-minute meeting behind a downtown Boise law office's closed doors where citizens will be barred Thursday - nearly twice as long as a …
Wildfire forces campers to evacuate
BOISE - Idaho wildfire managers are bringing in more personnel and equipment to battle a fire south of Stanley that forced the evacuation of Redfish Lake campe…
New parking meters stop extra 'free time' in Boise
BOISE (AP) - The city of Boise is getting about 200 new parking meters designed to prevent people from parking on someone else's dime.
Health and Welfare prepares for Medicaid expansion
BOISE (AP) - Idaho has so far balked at expanding Medicaid coverage for more low-income residents, part of President Barack Obama's insurance overhaul left optional for states by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Boogie boarder dies in Boise River
Prison sought for would-be resort buyer
BOISE (AP) - A man who unsuccessfully sought to win control of an Idaho resort using millions of dollars stolen from retirees should spend more than 17 years in prison, federal prosecutors told a judge.
Idaho tax revenue up for 3rd straight year
BOISE - Idaho tax revenue exceeded forecasts for a third year as the state's economy slowly recovered - enough to add millions to rainy day reserve accounts, though they're just half record levels of more than $400…