Police: Snowman investigated for battery
Police said there’s “no threat to the community” after a man in a snowman costume hugged a teen girl who has “an intense fear of mascots” Thursday night.
Man gets prison for counterfeit currency fraud
A California man who spent counterfeit money in Post Falls will spend five years in federal prison.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with aggravated assault
A man accused of assaulting a woman with a knife is being held on $100,000 bail.
NIC board to hire new legal counsel
North Idaho College trustees are expected to choose new legal counsel during a special meeting Wednesday night.
UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old found safe
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department has asked for the public’s help in a search for a missing 12-year-old boy.
Coeur d'Alene police: No charge for man accused of sexual battery
Police did not charge a man accused of sexual battery at a downtown bar over the weekend because the Idaho Constitution prohibits warrantless arrests for misdemeanor offenses that occur outside an office’s presence, according to a news release issued by the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
Coeur d’Alene man arrested after standoff
After a standoff at an apartment complex, Coeur d’Alene police arrested a man early Thursday morning who had allegedly threatened another man with a knife.
Coeur d'Alene man charged with lewd conduct
Coeur d’Alene police are seeking information about a man who allegedly sexually abused children.
Senior housing project going to Coeur d'Alene commission
According to the report, the “minimal care facility” would have five buildings with 16 beds each, 24 senior cottages to accommodate up to 48 additional residents, and one additional guest suite.
Legislative tour begins Monday in Coeur d'Alene
80 elected leaders will visit businesses and more
Coppess said she hopes legislators come away with a clear understanding of what makes this region unique, "and why we need their help on legislative issues."
Local elections so far: Leads widen for Durbin, Knudtsen, Havercroft
The first batch of Kootenai County results are in, with 34,188 ballots counted so far.
In person voting underway
Record voter turnout is expected in Idaho today.
Police seek Florida fugitive
Police are searching for a man wanted on a warrant for skipping court in Florida, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Police raid yields drugs, guns, game camera
Police said a stolen game camera helped them locate a couple who allegedly possessed more than 2 pounds of methamphetamine and 14 firearms.
St. Vincent's hires new director
Dr. Ferguson enjoys spending quality outdoor time with his wife of 16 years and their two children.
Hayden man charged with theft after canoe chase
Police arrested a man accused of stealing a bike from the shores of Hayden Lake and fleeing in two stolen canoes.
Voting preregistration deadline today
Today is the last day to preregister to vote ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
Child hit, injured by driver in Post Falls
Police are investigating after a vehicle hit a 10-year-old student Monday morning at the intersection of Greensferry and 16th Avenue in Post Falls.
Idaho game guides indicted for illegal mountain lion hunts
A federal grand jury in Pocatello indicted three big game guides who allegedly guided illegal hunts, resulting in the kills of at least 11 mountain lions in Idaho, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Kendy Howard ‘48 Hours’ special airs Saturday
“48 Hours” will air a program this weekend about the murder of Kendy Howard.
Kootenai County NAACP celebrates gala
More than 50 people attended Sunday's Freedom Fund Gala, benefiting the Kootenai County branch of the NAACP at the Rivaura Winery tasting room in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene grand jury indicts federal inmate for sexual exploitation of a child
A federal grand jury in Coeur d’Alene returned an indictment Tuesday charging a federal inmate housed in Arkansas with sexually exploiting an Idaho child, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho.
Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash
Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday night.
Coeur d'Alene business receives International Torch Award for Ethics
A local tax relief company is receiving top honors from the International Association of Better Business Bureaus today.
Presidential candidates qualify for Idaho general election ballot
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced the list of presidential candidates qualified for Idaho’s Nov. 5 general election ballot.
County Line Fire fully contained near Plummer
The County Line Fire near Plummer is fully contained, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.
Fire destroys historic Wolf Lodge Steakhouse in Coeur d'Alene
The historic Wolf Lodge Steakhouse in Coeur d'Alene is a "total loss" following a large fire on Monday, according to Sheriff Bob Norris.
Kootenai County, NIC candidates file for November races
The deadline to file for the Nov. 5 general election has passed. The following candidates are running for positions in Kootenai County government or on the North Idaho College board of trustees.
North Idaho College special meeting today
North Idaho College trustees will convene today and Wednesday night for a special and regular meeting.
Police arrest stabbing suspect in Hayden
Police arrested a man early Monday morning after he allegedly wounded two people with a knife, leaving them with non life threatening injuries.
Coeur d’Alene man gets prison for DUI
A man who repeatedly absconded before going on trial for driving under the influence will spend up to a decade in prison.
DUI patrols to increase through Labor Day
So far this summer, 70 people have died on the roads, according to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.
Oregon man cited after five-vehicle crash on I-90
Police cited a 74-year-old Oregon man for following too closely Thursday after he set off a five-vehicle crash that blocked all westbound lanes of I-90 in Coeur d’Alene at milepost 9.
Two minors arrested after string of Post Falls vehicle burglaries
Police arrested two minors early Tuesday morning for a string of vehicle burglaries in Post Falls.
Man gets prison for domestic battery
A man will spend up to a decade in prison for brutally beating a pregnant woman, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Federal grant funds upgrades to Coeur d’Alene Airport
The Coeur d’Alene Airport is one of three in Idaho to receive new airport infrastructure grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Family land division ordinance now in effect
A new ordinance making it easier to divide land in Kootenai County to gift or sell to a family member is now in effect.
Helicopter unit helps find crash victim
Kootenai County’s helicopter unit helped first responders to locate a person who was ejected from a car crash Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Avondale, Fernan lakes under health advisories
Public warned to steer clear of harmful algal bloom
If people choose to eat fish from the lakes, it is recommended that they remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking, since toxins are more likely to collect in those tissues.
One dead after Coeur d'Alene police respond to gunshots, house fire
One person is dead after a man barricaded himself inside a residence that went up in flames, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
Car show to benefit St. Vincent de Paul
There will even be a Bouncy House for the kids!
Rathdrum man gets prison sentence for domestic abuse
A Rathdrum man will spend up to 20 years behind bars for domestic abuse.
ISP targets aggressive drivers
Crackdown will run from July 19 to Aug. 11
According to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety, aggressive driving contributed to nearly 14,000 crashes and 103 fatalities in 2023, accounting for 27% of all traffic fatalities in the state.
Idaho philanthropist Carr to receive distinguished public service honor
Idaho native and philanthropist Greg Carr has been named the recipient of the Frank and Bethine Church Award for Distinguished Public Service.
Man arrested after Post Falls standoff
A man allegedly hit a detective with his vehicle and then hid inside a home after police tried to arrest him for multiple warrants Friday afternoon, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
Police seek robbery suspects
Police are still searching for two suspects in a gas station robbery.
DUI emphasis patrols begin
The North Idaho DUI Task Force will hit the streets and the waterways to stop impaired drivers — but before making any arrests, police hope to prevent them.
Coeur d’Alene man gets life sentence for child sexual abuse
A man received a life sentence for sexually abusing four children over nearly a decade.
Coeur d’Alene man dies in helicopter crash
A helicopter crash that killed two men near Davenport, Wash. on Wednesday remains under investigation.
Missing Smelterville woman found alive
The Smelterville woman who had been missing since Sunday night has been found alive, three days after authorities called off the search, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.