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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 …
Idaho prison chief: More cuts will slam prisons
BOISE (AP) - Idaho's prisons director told legislators Friday that more budget cuts will jeopardize safety in the state's 13 lockups.
Ex-Canyon County employee gets 3-17 years
NAMPA (AP) - A former Canyon County Assessor's Office employee accused of stealing more than $400,000 from the agency to help financially strapped relatives has been ordered to spend at least three years in prison.
Sunshine Mine shaft is blocked
BIG CREEK - Dislodged shaft timbers at the Sunshine Mine have obstructed underground travelways, Sterling Mining Co. officials reported Thursday.
Extra gas pedal sparks Sandpoint crash
SANDPOINT - Clarence Jones was just getting ready to enjoy a bag of popcorn in Lightning Lube's waiting area on Thursday when his car left without him.
Benewah County sheriff opposes cross-deputization
BOISE (AP) - A North Idaho human rights group says one of the region's county sheriffs is refusing to cooperate with the Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe on law enforcement matters.
Funding cuts hamper Legal Aid
SANDPOINT - Low-income area residents can no longer get free legal help at the Bonner Community Food Center.
Young black bear trapped, removed near Prichard
PRICHARD - Earlier this winter, around the beginning of January, a young black bear cub was seen wandering the Prichard area of Shoshone County, foraging for handouts at local residences.
Cockfighting could become felony
BOISE (AP) - Idaho lawmakers could make running a cockfighting operation a felony, two years after passing a similar law against dogfighting.
Legislature may scrap gambling law
BOISE - An Idaho legislator wants to drop a law that says police officers must go after office betting pools. An Idaho police officer who catches someone gambling and doesn't do something about it can be charged wi…