Florida man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park officials are urging visitors to give wildlife more space after a Florida man approached a bison too closely over the weekend and was gored.

White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the second day of their conclave.

Signing photos May 8, 2025

Local athletes committing to play at the next level.

AT COLLEGE: May 8, 2025

Updates on area athletes at the next level

Bowling scores: May 8, 2025

Scores from area leagues.

Man urges city to reduce Atlas Road speed limit to ease traffic noise

Man urges city to reduce Atlas Road speed limit to ease traffic noise

Sims called for the City Council to lower the speed limit on Atlas Road between Prairie and Hanley avenues, a flat, one-mile stretch, to 25 mph from 35 mph with about 100 homes on both sides. He said about 200 adults and children are being adversely affected by “loud and continuous noise from autos.” He turned in a petition with 45 signatures backing him up, and cited studies that show lowering speed limits is the “best and cheapest way to abate noise from autos.”

With 'a little wacky and whismy,' Coeur d'Alene brunch spot receives national recognition

There’s a table in Ten/6 that once sat in the kitchen of TJ Taylor’s childhood home. For Taylor and her mom, Jill Davis, sitting at it to discuss the brunch restaurant’s recent national recognition as one of the Top 100 Brunch Restaurants for 2025 by OpenTable was a full circle moment.

River City Middle Schoolers practice peer support through leadership program

River City Middle Schoolers practice peer support through leadership program

A hike in the woods, a deep breath, reading a favorite book. These are just a few stress-relieving activities River City Middle School Titan Leadership Team members recommended Wednesday morning as they visited different classrooms to engage with their peers.

Cowboy Ball brings in over $100K for North Idaho fair foundation

Heels were kicked up, hats were tipped and generosity was abundant April 18 during the 14th annual Cowboy Ball, which raised over $100,000 for the nonprofit North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation.

Boating access sites will be closed in May

The site at Hayden Lake Sportsman Park will be closed to all public access May 6-7, reopening on May 8. While closed, areas of damaged asphalt above the boat ramp will be patched and repaired. The site at the Clark Fork Driftyard will remain open during maintenance occurring May 5-9. Due to road and parking lot repairs, the area will only be accessible in high-clearance vehicles. Please expect delays, and thank you for your patience.

Lisa Marie Stover, 67

Lisa Marie Stover October 4, 1957 – April 5, 2025

Jerry 'Deak' Rupinski, 75

Jerry “Deak” Rupinski passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 75, and went to be with family and friends that have passed before him and he is now in the arms of Jesus. Deak was born on December 4th, 1949, to Frank and Dorthy Rupinski in Pittsburgh, Pa. His given name was Gerald Duane Rupinski but he never liked it so he went by Deak and that’s what his family and friends would call him.

Legals for May, 8 2025

Those devoted to bullfighting in Mexico feel recent bans harm a sacred tradition

While matadors there are still allowed to fight bulls, piercing their muscles with laces or running a sword through their body is prohibited under that ban. Animal rights advocates celebrated the ruling and Environment Secretary Julia Álvarez said the lawmakers made history. But matadors like Silveti, as well as fans and cattle breeders, contend this long-time Spanish tradition bears a profound significance that would be undermined if bulls can't be killed in the arena.

Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement

At Philadelphia International Airport, a TSA agent was pre-checking travelers’ IDs as they entered the security check line. Agents had flyers ready for those who didn’t have compliant IDs, according to Philadelphia Department of Aviation spokesperson Heather Redfern.

The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the door to the Sistine Chapel closes

The conclave to elect a new pope has officially begun, with a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the door to the Sistine Chapel shutting.

Youth Sports May 7, 2025

Scores, news, highlights, photos from local youth sports leagues, teams, etc.

Lakes Middle School eighth graders explore Civil War through demonstrations

Lakes Middle School eighth graders explore Civil War through demonstrations

Reel dancing was a fine way to spend time in 1800s America. It was popular again Monday during an American Civil War reenactment at Lakes Middle School, where students lined up, faced each other and galloped two-by-two along the rows, dipping and diving through arm arches and clapping along as they gave the Boston Tea Party dance a whirl. “I love the hands-on," eighth grader Jonathan Mohr said. "It’s a lot more educational in my opinion."

100 days until the North Idaho State Fair

The North Idaho State Fair is gearing up to celebrate “Keeping Tradition Alive” Aug. 15-24 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Margaret L. West, 91

Margaret Louise (Schorle) Parker-West, known to most as Maggie, died peacefully at home in the arms of her loved ones on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho, at the age of 91. Maggie was born in Orange County, Calif., on October 24, 1933, to Clifford and Florence Schorle.