Man accused of killing Patrick Shelton enters Alford plea
The man responsible for killing 47-year-old Patrick Shelton of Custer County has entered an Alfred…
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Plea agreement with former Pocatello funeral director not accepted by judge
A District Judge will not accept a plea agreement with a former Pocatello funeral home owner charged with mishandling dead…
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“Presumption of Innocence”: Judge rules accused Charlie Kirk killer can wear civilian clothes in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance last Friday. The closed hearing…
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16-year-old charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of Blackfoot’s Rebecca Rivera
The 16-year-old suspect in a Thursday night manhunt appeared in Bingham County Court this morning, charged with first-degree murder for the fatal…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office releases new bodycam/drone video in Shelley officer-involved shooting
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released new video footage, compiled from body camera and drone perspectives, detailing the events of the…
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Kohberger defense fights $27K restitution request for victims’ families
New developments in the case of the man who confessed to killing four University of Idaho students in November of 2022. The defense for convicted…
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Nampa man arrested on felony child exploitation charges after swift multi-agency investigation
A Nampa man is now in custody, facing multiple felony charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography.
Tuesday, October 14,…
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Traffic stop leads to sizable drug, contraband arrest in Bonneville County
A routine traffic stop in Bonneville County quickly escalated into the arrest of a Jefferson County man on multiple felony drug charges, last…
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“Operation No Return”: Dozens of convicted undocumented aliens removed from Idaho jails under new initiative
Governor Brad Little today announced a new state-funded initiative, “Operation No Return,” designed to ensure undocumented individuals convicted of…
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Driver sentenced to 10 years for 2023 DUI crash that killed teen passenger
Marco Dimitri Cuevas was sentenced to 10 years in state prison yesterday after pleading guilty to Felony Vehicular Manslaughter in a 2023 crash that…
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“Guarded by Predators”: From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
In June 2024, Andrea Weiskircher thought her life was over.
She was sobbing in a jail cell…
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Guarded by Predators: Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
In a small courthouse in southeast Idaho, a woman incarcerated at the nearby prison had just…
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“Gaurded by Predators”: In Idaho women’s prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse and victims are blamed
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
If they hadn’t met in prison, none of it would have happened like this. On the outside,…
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EconoLodge standoff suspect postpones plea agreement
Flores is accused of shooting at Idaho Falls police officers during a standoff at the EconoLodge Motel on Broadway Avenue in Idaho Falls in April…
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Idaho Falls Standoff Update: Convicted Felon triggers SWAT standoff after pointing replica gun at Police
The Idaho Falls Police Department has released new details regarding a tense, hours-long standoff that unfolded last night, October 13, at an…
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Jury convicts Rigby man of sexual assult; Faces life in prison
After a four-day jury trial, a Rigby man has been found guilty of a serious sex crime in Bonneville County.
23-year-old Eden Avery Danvers was…
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Two men charged after major drug and weapons bust in Shelley
Two Shelley men are facing serious felony drug trafficking and weapons charges following a massive drug bust on Wednesday that yielded thousands of…
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Jury finds Robert Lange guilty of second-degree murder in death of Idaho Falls man
Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, was found guilty in the death of Alejandro Parades Hurtado following a four-day jury trial, Bonneville County…
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Teton County registered sex offender charged with multiple child exploitation felonies following tip from hospital staff
A registered sex offender out of Teton County is now facing up to 87 years in prison after hospital staff reported him for possession of child…
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Butte Co. Sheriff investigating high school student confrontation involving firearm
nvestigators have determined the incident originated at a local high school on Thursday, September 25, and escalated after school hours at a city…
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Idaho ICAC Unit arrests Idaho Falls man for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
A 47-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested last week for the alleged sexual exploitation of a child, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced…
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Travis Decker confirmed dead after DNA results show human remains belong to fugitive
Travis Decker, the man believed to have suffocated and abandoned his three young daughters at a campsite in the Washington state wilderness, is dead,…
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Arimo standoff comes to an end, with one suspect in custody
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT are responding to an active critical incident in the area of Woodland and High Street in…
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Rigby Police arrest teen driver for drug distribution
A routine traffic stop in Rigby on Monday night led to the discovery of a significant quantity of illegal drugs and the arrest of a 16-year-old male…
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Detectives drop from helicopter to recover remains believed to be Travis Decker, who’s accused of killing 3 daughters
By Holly Yan, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Months after the bodies of three young sisters were found suffocated and abandoned in the Washington…
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Former Island Park Mayor Laurie Augustin advocates for accused in voter fraud case
On Wednesday, Local News 8 spoke with former Island Park Mayor Laurie Augustin, following the initial court appearance of Teara Galbraith, one of the…
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Montana man charged in Island Park voter fraud case
Local News 8 can now confirm another Island Park property owner has been charged with voter fraud. That brings the total to…
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Suspect taken into custody following standoff with police in Chubbuck
Police in Chubbuck say a man was taken into custody following a standoff Sunday.…
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Two arrested after incendiary device found under local Fox TV news van in Utah
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Two suspects are in custody after an incendiary device was found under a vehicle belonging to KSTU, a local TV…
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Deputies cleared in Shelley officer-involved shooting, Prosecutor says deadly force was justified
Three Bonneville County and three Bingham County sheriff’s deputies will not face criminal charges for their use of force in the shooting death of…
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Pocatello Police warn of rise in AI-powered virtual kidnapping scams
The Pocatello Police Department is urging residents to be on high alert following a recent increase in virtual kidnapping and ransom scams. The…
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Trump says suspect in custody in killing of Charlie Kirk
President Donald Trump has said that a suspect is in custody related to the killing of Charlie Kirk.
“I think with a high degree of certainty we…
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Deputies recover body of Rexburg man who fled into Snake River
The body of a 41-year-old Rexburg man was discovered in the Snake River on Wednesday night, three days after he allegedly fled from deputies and…
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New details in Fremont County voter fraud case: FBI’s early involvement confirmed in court docs
New court documents in the ongoing Fremont County voter fraud case reveal that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been involved in the…
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Suspect rams patrol car, points rifle at Bonneville deputies
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man late Tuesday night after he drove head-on into a patrol car.…
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Three more charged in Fremont County voter fraud case, Island Park Mayor denies city involvement in investigation
The voter fraud investigation in Fremont County has expanded. Local News 8 has now confirmed through court records that authorities have charged…
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Idaho Judicial Branch condemns “unacceptable” threats in wake of Candon Dahle sentencing
Idaho’s judicial system is facing online threats following a wave of misinformation that has spread across social media. The Idaho Judicial Branch…
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Idaho AG and Secretary of State not involved in local voter fraud case; family members defend accused
A new development in an alleged voter fraud case in Fremont County has shed some light on the jurisdictional lines between local and state…
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Local News 8 Investigates: 7 arrested for voter fraud in Fremont County
On August 28, seven individuals were arrested in Fremont County on felony charges of voter fraud and perjury related to the May 2023 election. The…
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Police release bodycam footage of officer-involved shooting
Idaho Falls Police have released bodycam video of an officer-involved shooting that killed an Idaho Falls man.…
Continue Reading Three sentenced to prison for seperate meth trafficking cases in eastern Idaho
Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in eastern Idaho…
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American Falls man hospitalized with “life-threatening injuries” after stabbing incident
An American Falls man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing late Wednesday night.
Police were called to the Grand…
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Man led officers on 60-mile chase going 120 mph, including miles in wrong direction, police say
A man awaiting trial in California for allegedly stealing a car was arrested in Utah on Tuesday after police say he led officers on a 60-mile chase…
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“I ask that they forgive me.” Luis Garcia-Diaz sentenced to 30 years for US 20 DUI crash that killed six
Luis Garcia-Diaz, 27, was sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison today for a deadly drunk driving crash that killed six people last year on…
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Judge extends restraining order on Idaho murder scene images following families’ lawsuit
Families of two victims in the Moscow student murders are fighting to prevent the release of graphic images from the crime scene. The two families…
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Police, City Officials address death threats against public official in Pocatello
Pocatello police are investigating threats made to a public official, leading to an emergency executive session city council meeting yesterday…
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Catholic Priest arrested in Nampa on sexual battery charges
A Catholic Priest at Nampa’s St. Paul’s Catholic Church has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor, the Nampa Police Department…
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“We’ll Never Call This Way”: ISP warns of scammers spoofing official numbers
In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from numbers that appeared to be from ISP. In one disturbing…
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Idaho Man pleads guilty to 2020 shooting at Missionary Training Center in Provo
An Idaho man pleaded guilty yesterday to a shooting at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) back in 2020.
Dallin William Litster, 27,…
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Police examine online videos, writings possibly linked to Minneapolis church shooting suspect
Police are investigating online videos apparently posted by the shooter who killed two children and injured 17 other people at a Catholic church in…
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President Trump orders flags at half-staff after fatal Minneapolis school shooting
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. flags at public and government buildings to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, August 31,…
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Buhl man sentenced to 18-years in prison for possession of child pornography
“This sentence removes another predator from our communities and sends a clear message that we will not waver in prosecuting those who exploit…
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“Swatting” Call: False hostage report prompts major police response in Rexburg
A prank 911 call led to a significant police response in a Rexburg neighborhood this afternoon. According to Rexburg Police, its officers were…
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Three men in East Idaho arrested for child exploitation charges
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested three…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor faces funding gap compared to public defenders
Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — In Bonneville County, Idaho, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal reports that his office is struggling with limited funding…
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Taunted in Prison? Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger requests transfer, alleging sexual harassment
In yet another example of his struggles to adjust to prison life, convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger is seeking a transfer from his current prison…
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Police issue scam warning after “quick thinking” bank staff save customer from falling victim
The Shelley Police Department is urging residents to be cautious online after a recent scam targeted a local financial institution’s customer. The…
Continue Reading Name released for man killed in Idaho Falls officer-involved shooting
An Idaho Falls man is dead after a disturbance call escalated into an exchange of gunfire with police late last night. The incident, which began on…
Continue Reading Man shot by police after trying to steal 4-wheeler is identified
A late-night shooting in Bingham County on Tuesday left a homeowner injured and another dead after an attempted theft. The suspect’s name has not yet…
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Gabriel Perkins sentenced to 40 years in prison for death of Idaho Falls man
One of the men charged in the February 2024 shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls has been sentenced for voluntary…
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Lori Vallow Daybell back in Idaho prison
Lori Vallow Daybell is back in Idaho, where she will spend the rest of her life behind bars. …
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Two officers killed, deputy and K9 injured responding to domestic disturbance in Tremonton
Two police officers were killed in a shooting Sunday night in Tremonton, Utah. A Sheriff’s deputy and a K9 were also injured in the…
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ISP releases records from Unviersity of Idaho Murders investigation
Idaho State Police (ISP) has launched a new webpage for the public to access records related to the 2022 Moscow homicide investigation. This action…
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Viral allegedly leaked Bryan Kohberger prison videos spark IDOC investigation
The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is investigating several videos that appear to show convicted killer Bryan Kohberger inside a prison cell.…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting, injuring police officers
Todd Brewer, the man convicted of the shootings of two Pocatello Police officers in 2022, has been sentenced to 20 years fixed, 10 years…
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Kuna inmates taunt convicted killer Bryan Kohberger through vents
University of Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger is reportedly making complaints to prison guards that he is facing verbal abuse and taunts from fellow…
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Rigby man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
Caleb Sickinger, 45, of Rigby, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott…
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Man charged with beating, strangling woman at Chubbuck Motel 6
A Chubbuck man is facing felony domestic battery charges after allegedly beating and strangling a woman at a local Motel…
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Shelley man convicted of lewd conduct with a minor
Steven Matthew Hardee of Shelley, Idaho, has been convicted of two felony counts of lewd conduct with a minor child and now faces two potential life…
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Shooter at large after two men injured in Chubbuck; Investigators following “several leads”
Chubbuck police are actively searching for a gunman who shot two men during an early morning party on Cassie Dr.
Officers from multiple agencies…
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Deputies arrest owner of “Williams Tax Service/Chester Payroll” for alleged financial fraud
On Wednesday, August 7, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Junell Williams for allegedly defrauding clients of her businesses,…
Continue Reading Routine traffic stop uncovers missing juvenile and triggers criminal investigation
What began as a routine traffic stop by a Shelley police officer quickly escalated into a significant criminal investigation and recovery of a…
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5 soldiers hospitalized after shooting at Fort Stewart. The shooter has been apprehended
Five soldiers were shot ina shooting incident at the US Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, according to a verified Facebook page for Fort Stewart and…
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The Owl Bar was the place where everybody knew your name. Then, a familiar face walked in – and opened fire
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Galgano, Jillian Sykes, Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Under the buzz of neon lights and cluttered walls and ceilings…
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Inmate accused of killing officer faces new charges for attacking jail deputies
The man charged with capital murder in the death of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser is now facing additional charges for allegedly attacking…
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Idaho Falls Drug Bust Leads to Three Arrests
Five adults were removed from the home and detained while deputies searched the property. Deputies found small amounts of fentanyl and meth, along…
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Police close parts of forest in search for suspect in killing of 4 people at a Montana bar, investigators say
By Taylor Romine, Josh Campbell, Taylor Galgano, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are still searching for a man they say shot and killed…
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Montana authorities launch manhunt after multiple people shot in Anaconda
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center says that the suspect, Michael Paul Brown, is still on the run. The Granite County Sheriff’s…
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Pocatello Police arrest suspect after shots fired on occupied vehicle
A 22-year-old man was arrested last night after Pocatello Police Department (PPD) officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired at a parked…
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With no motive, Idaho killings leave everyone wondering why
Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences and was quietly escorted out of the courtroom, leaving behind a courtroom of heartbroken…
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Two more life sentences for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell
A judge sentenced Lori Vallow-Daybell to two consecutive terms of life in prison for the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, and the…
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Jeremy Best to serve life in prison without parole for the deaths of his wife, son, and unborn child
After two days of testimonies from the prosecution and defense, Jeremy Best was given three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of…
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Jeremy Best sentencing hearing continues Thursday
A sentencing hearing continues on Thursday for Jeremy Best. Best pleaded guilty back in February to killing his wife Kali, their unborn child and…
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From ‘you’re a joke’ to ‘I’ve forgiven you’: Families of Idaho murder victims address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
CNN By Eric Levenson, Dakin Andone, Maureen Chowdhury, Antoinette Radford, CNN (CNN) — The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four…
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Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for U of I student murders
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to 4 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students.…
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Victor man who killed his wife, unborn infant, and son set to be sentenced Wednesday
Jeremy Best agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors back on February 13, 2025. The plea deal spares Best from the death penalty.…
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Bryan Kohberger has another chance to explain why he killed 4 Idaho college students. But he doesn’t have to speak
Bryan Kohberger has one last chance Wednesday to give the grieving parents of four University of Idaho students he admitted to killing the answers…
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President Trump weighs in on Bryan Kohberger plea deal
President Donald Trump is weighing in on the upcoming Bryan Kohberger sentencing.…
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Inside Idaho’s only maximum security prison where Bryan Kohberger may spend the rest of his life
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Idaho’s only maximum security prison could soon be home to Bryan Kohberger, the man who…
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Police standoff in Jefferson County ends peacefully with suspect in custody
At around 3:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at 531 N 4200 E in Rigby to serve a felony warrant. Patrick Burns, a 40-year-old Rigby…
Continue Reading Judge lifts gag order on Bryan Kohberger murder case
A judge in Boise will hear arguments for a gag order to be lifted in the Bryan Kohberger murder…
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Butte City Mayor charged with brandishing a gun during city council meeting
Butte City Mayor Kevin J. Turner was arrested after pulling out a gun during a city council meeting on July 10, 2025.…
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Court documents reveal new details in Rupert quadruple homicide investigation
On July 8th, 2025, 56-year-old Benjamin Roy Naylor, a Burley resident, was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Court…
Continue Reading Burley man charged with four counts of first-degree murder in Idaho homicides
A 56-year-old Burley man, Ben Naylor, has been taken into custody in connection with the murders of four people in Cassia and Minidoka Counties,…
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Idaho Falls Man arrested after alleged drunken assault with metal rod
A 44-year-old Bonneville County man, Gregory Alan Davis, is now in custody following a violent incident where he allegedly drunkenly assaulted a man…
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Human remains found in Fort Hall River identified as missing Spokane woman
After a three-year investigation, law enforcement officials in Power County, in partnership with the Idaho State Police (ISP) and multiple other…
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St. George man accused of firing over 150 rounds at officers in violent standoff
A 41-year-old St. George man, Benjamin Hansen, is facing four counts of second-degree felony attempted aggravated murder after allegedly firing more…
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Idaho Falls man arrested by SWAT Team after stabbig incident
July 4, 2025, at 2:42 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the Fred Meyer parking lot at 2250 N Yellowstone Highway after a person called…
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Kohberger Hearing: Accused University of Idaho killer to accept plea deal
Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022,…
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Victim’s family “furious:” Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in University of Idaho murders to avoid the death penalty
University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee…
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