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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 …
Republicans grill Bernanke over inflation threat
By JEANNINE AVERSA
Testimony given on education reforms
BOISE (AP) - A line formed at the Idaho Capitol about two hours before lawmakers started taking public testimony on a plan to overhaul Idaho's public education system.
Idaho lawmakers target unions
BOISE - Idaho's labor unions are already the 97-pound weakling, but the Republican majority in the state Legislature is trying to kick more sand in their face.
Idaho parents plead not guilty to harming child
GRANGEVILLE (AP) - Two north central Idaho parents who police say severely neglected the health of their 16-year-old daughter have pleaded not guilty to felony injury to a child.
Idaho schools, Medicaid face $100M more in cuts
BOISE - State lawmakers wrestling with an ever-changing budget deficit have been told to identify new cuts to public schools and Department of Health and Welfare programs that could top $100 million.
Man reunited with cat after 4-month search
AMERICAN FALLS - A California man's four-month search for his Cinderella reached a happy ending this month, thanks to a harness rather than a glass slipper and a local woman with a fondness for stray cats.
Bill seeks to weaken unions
BOISE - A bill aimed at weakening union influence in Idaho could keep state and local governments from requiring contractors bidding on public works projects from paying workers predetermined wages and benefits.
Bill would expand tax break
BOISE (AP) - Leaving your house for a mission or military service?
Cd'A Little Ceasars receives counterfeit bill
A $20 counterfeit bill was passed by a woman in her 40s at Little Ceasars Pizza, at 192 E. Neider Ave., on Jan. 19.
Democrats: GOP nullification bill defies common sense
BOISE (AP) - House Democrats accused Republicans of voting for a bill with roots in the 1700s "in defiance of common sense."
Idaho cracks down on food stamp fraud
BOISE (AP) - State officials hope a tweak an Idaho law will help them better crack down on people who defraud the food stamp program, which is helping 220,000 residents buy groceries.
Is the U.S. in good hands with President Obama in charge?
Boise woman wants to help brother meet Bon Jovi
BOISE - Susan Mitton knows so much about Bon Jovi, she feels like the rock band is a member of her family. The group's music has been the soundtrack of her son's life.
Ketchum's 'Little' secret
KETCHUM (AP) - Maxton Beckwith was a municipal bonds trader in San Francisco for 11 years when he decided to give his notice and start a book publishing compan…
Idaho Briefs January 23, 2011
Rexburg urges residents to clear snow from roofs