KAYE THORNBRUGH
Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College.
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Man charged with DUI after head-on crash
A man is being held on $150,000 bail after a head-on crash that injured two people.
Man accused of threatening mom with knives
The case of a man accused of choking his mother and threatening her with knives has been referred to the district court for further action.
Man sentenced to rider in lewd conduct case
A man will spend time on a rider program after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with two young girls.
Spokane man accused of theft
Police arrested a Spokane man after he allegedly pried open a locker at a local gym and stole multiple wallets.
Trial approaches for man accused of shooting wife
A 74-year-old man accused of shooting his wife in the back will stand trial next month.
Hearing postponed in child porn case
A man accused of downloading child pornography on the dark web will be back in court next week.
Wanted man accused of stealing car at hospital
A man wanted on multiple warrants could face life in prison after police said he stole a car in front of the emergency room entrance on New Year’s Day.
Sex offender accused of possessing child porn
A registered sex offender is being held on $500,000 bail after police said they found him in possession of child pornography.
Accused Iron Horse shooter to stand trial
A Montana man accused of firing into a crowd outside a downtown bar last summer will face a jury trial next month.
Woman pleads guilty to arson
A woman accused of setting fire to her ex’s kitchen has pleaded guilty.
Hearing postponed in child porn case
A Spokane man accused of possessing child porn is expected to be back in court next month.
Man charged with 4th DUI
A man is being held on $60,000 bail after he was charged with his third DUI violation in three years.
Bail lowered in ‘mind-boggling’ case
A judge lowered the bail of a woman accused of attempting to flee a crash that injured her children.
Rambo shooting footage made public
Tyler Rambo’s mom released body cam footage from the night police shot Rambo 14 times
Police: Sex offender failed to update address
Police arrested a registered sex offender who they said failed to update his address after moving.
Police: Hit-and-run driver's BAC was 3X legal limit
Police arrested a man who they said had two hit-and-runs while driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Man sentenced for molesting niece
A man who pleaded guilty to molesting his four-year-old niece will spend at least three years in prison.
Man accused of downloading child porn
A man is being held on $200,000 bond after police said he downloaded child pornography on the dark web.
Rambo sentencing date set
Tyler Rambo will be sentenced in May for three counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer.
Hearing waived in molestation case
An Oregon man accused of molesting two children was bound over to district court Friday.
Rambo found not guilty of attempted murder
A jury has found accused Fourth of July shooter Tyler Rambo not guilty of second degree attempted murder.
Sentence suspended in sexual battery case
A Hauser contractor accused of forcing a teen girl to have oral sex avoided prison time as part of a plea deal.
Rambo found not guilty of attempted murder
A jury has found accused Fourth of July shooter Tyler Rambo not guilty of second degree attempted murder.
Rambo case goes to jury
The case of the accused Fourth of July shooter is now in the hands of a jury.
Rambo recalls July 4 shooting
Closing arguments scheduled today
Tyler Rambo said he remembers the moment when the first bullet hit him on the night of July 4, 2019.
Rambo takes the stand
The accused Fourth of July shooter took the stand Monday.
Owner chases down suspect in dog beating
A man is being held on $10,000 bail after police said he beat a dog badly enough to break its teeth.
Gun takes center stage in Rambo trial
The state rested its case Thursday against the teen who lost both legs after being shot by police.
Police testify in Rambo trial
An officer who returned fire after Tyler Rambo’s gun went off in City Park reportedly did so because he believed a fellow officer who tripped and fell had been shot.
Witnesses take stand in Rambo trial
A key witness in the trial of accused Fourth of July shooter Tyler Rambo admitted he previously lied to police and under oath when he took the stand Tuesday.
Rambo trial begins
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Man accused of molesting granddaughter
Police arrested a man last week who they said molested his granddaughter.
Rambo trial about to begin
Man charged with attempted murder in 7/4/19 park shooting
The trial of a teen accused of pointing a gun at police before they shot him 14 times is set to begin this week.
Rathdrum woman pleads guilty to killing newborn
A Rathdrum woman could spend life in prison after she pleaded guilty to killing her newborn baby last year.
Polar express — with love
Costume-clad do-gooder clears neighborhood snow
Residents of a Coeur d’Alene neighborhood spotted a polar bear and a triceratops clearing the sidewalks with a snowblower on Thursday.
Man accused of kicking officer
A man is being held on $10,000 bail after he allegedly kicked a police officer.
Man accused of choking wife
A man is being held on $25,000 bail after police said he choked his wife in a motel room.
That pancake is toast
IHOP in CDA closes permanently
IHOP in Coeur d’Alene has closed its doors for good.
Woman tried to flee crash, police say
A woman is being held on $250,000 bail after police said she attempted to flee a crash that injured her children.
Local buttoneers thrive on Zoom
Historical Button Club offers free presentations
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Historical Button Club of Northern Idaho to stop meeting in their usual location, the members simply met outdoors, masked and socially distanced.
Housing market shows no signs of slowing down
Out-of-state homebuyers drive demand
Local youths take flight
Local youths in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program will experience the wonder of flight today at the Coeur d’Alene Airport.
Man charged with choking wife
A man is being held on $75,000 bail after police said he attacked his wife.
New Amazon fulfillment center ‘a win’ for region
A new Amazon fulfillment center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs in the area.
Two accused of planning attack
Two people are facing multiple felony charges after they allegedly took a man to a wooded area, beat him and robbed him earlier this month.
Police: Man pointed gun at wife
Police arrested a man who they said pointed a gun at his wife in front of his children.
No more room
Tight housing market makes apartment rentals scarce
Tight housing market makes apartment rentals scarce
Man pleads guilty to molesting niece
A man could spend up to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to molesting his four-year-old niece.
A perfect storm
Law enforcement calls snowstorm ‘manageable’
Despite the storm that blanketed North Idaho in snow on Monday, local law enforcement called the situation “manageable.”
Isenberg pleads guilty to lesser murder charge
Lori Isenberg pleaded guilty to a lesser murder charge this week, three years after her husband died under mysterious circumstances.