Boise man sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm
A Boise man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a…
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IDOC seeks walkaways from Payette County work site
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for two South Idaho Correctional Institution Minimum Custody Unit residents who have walked away from…
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$10,000 reward offered as more dogs are poisoned in west Las Vegas
By JOE VIGIL Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Sean Cornwall and other neighbors near Fort Apache…
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Work stops after ancestral remains discovered in Asotin
Work has been halted at a residential construction site near the Asotin County Fairgrounds in eastern Washington where ancestral human remains were…
Continue Reading Therapy dog who loves Boston Marathon recovering from second tumor removal surgery
By Nathalie Pozo Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A therapy dog who has become a…
Continue Reading Nampa man sentenced to more than 4 years in federal prison for possession of a sawed-off shotgun
A Nampa man was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possession of an unregistered firearm and the unlawful possession of a…
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People in these states are the worst at buckling up
Citing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Uplift Legal Funding identified the states with the lowest seat belt use…
Continue Reading Three teens arrested for arson in Montana fire that destroyed 13 homes
By Jenn Selva, CNN Three adult teens have been arrested on arson charges for allegedly starting a fire in Montana that destroyed 13 homes,…
Continue Reading New Zealand plans to ban smoking for the next generation
By Rhea Mogul, CNN New Zealand plans to outlaw smoking for the next generation so they will never be legally able to buy tobacco in the country.…
Continue Reading Utah home day care shut down due to drugs, police say
By Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story SANDY, Utah (KSL) — A home day care that was the site of a child…
Continue Reading Man charged with crashing into trooper, causing loss of vision
By Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KSL) — A man who was driving home from a…
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Montana seeks to end protections for Glacier-area grizzlies
Montana officials are asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to lift threatened species protections for grizzly bears in the northern part of the…
Continue Reading Teen launches food truck in hopes achieving culinary dream
By Jaclyn Schultz Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A 14-year-old is making waves across Las…
Continue Reading Candy Cane House displays dozens of themed holiday trees for charity
By Shannon Miller, Barclay Fernandez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — How about exploring a…
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Juvenile dies in crash, ISP says drugs/alcohol might be involved
Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash at 1775 e 2900 s in Gooding County, West of Wendell.…
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Suspect booked in Utah shootout that left officer injured
SALT LAKE (AP) —  Utah man has been released from the hospital and booked into jail following a November shootout with police that left an officer…
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Union Pacific train derails in central Idaho
A Union Pacific train has derailed central Idaho. The train derailed about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday on the western edge of Hammett in Elmore County. A…
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Montana man arrested after woman fatally stabbed
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man was arrested on suspicion of deliberate homicide following the stabbing death of a 67-year-old female relative…
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Canyon County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Caldwell man on…
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Oregon officials ask public help to find killers of 8 wolves
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Officials in Oregon are asking for help locating the person or persons responsible for poisoning an entire…
Continue Reading Nampa man pleads guilty to firearms violations
A Nampa man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial…
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Man sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for payroll and COVID-19 testing schemes
A Meridian man was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering based on schemes to defraud his…
Continue Reading It’s December and it hasn’t snowed in Denver yet. That’s never been recorded
By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist Snowless in Colorado? No, this is not a follow-up to the Tom Hanks movie “Sleepless in Seattle,” but…
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Fish stranded from dam malfunction on renowned Montana river
Wildlife workers and volunteers are scrambling to save fish stranded by an abrupt drop in water levels on a Montana river that’s renowned among…
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South Dakota man pleads not guilty to killing 3, wounding 2
A South Dakota man has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend, her father and another woman and wounding his ex-girlfriend’s…
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Dozens of Oregon workers fired for not getting COVID shot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon say at least 99 state workers have been fired for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. KOIN…
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Oregon governor calls for special session to protect renters
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With winter coming and federal funds drying up, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she’ll call a…
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Nampa man sentenced to 9 years for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
A Nampa man was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to…
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2 wounded when vehicles shot at on I-15 in western Utah
NEPHI, Utah (AP) — Authorities are looking for someone who shot at four vehicles on Interstate 15 in western Utah, wounding two people. The Utah…
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Wasden announces settlement with Bonner County contractor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Monday the resolution of a consumer protection investigation into a contractor’s business practices.…
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Boise officials want to increase geothermal heating
The city of Boise is looking to expand its geothermal heating system by 40% as part of a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050.…
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Body of missing Montana man found
According to a press release from ISP, Lopez was traveling south on SH21 when his vehicle, a green Dodge Ram pickup, left the edge of the road and…
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Caldwell man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
A Caldwell man pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child…
Continue Reading Mom and daughter battle breast cancer with different treatments
By Alex McLoon Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — October is over, but a mother and daughter…
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COVID-19: Oregon drops outdoor mask requirement
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon continue to decrease, health officials…
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Utah Attorney General has COVID-19, 2nd official in past week
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Bridger-Teton National Forest Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online through Recreation.gov through Dec.31.…
Continue Reading Police seize $500 million in illegal marijuana in a raid in Oregon
At a time when legalized marijuana sales are rising nationally, state police in Oregon last week seized 500,000 pounds of illegal marijuana in a bust…
Continue Reading 5-year-old Missouri girl beats the odds fighting genetic disorder
5-year-old Evie Castiglioni suffers from Leigh Syndrome, a genetic disorder that is a mitochondrial disease. She has battled the disorder for nearly…
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Canada approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Canada’s health regulator has approved Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot.…
Continue Reading Post Falls doctor pays $110,000 to settle allegations that he overprescribed opioids
Dr. Eric Benson, an internist practicing medicine in Post Falls, Idaho, agreed to pay $110,000 to resolve allegations that he unlawfully prescribed…
Continue Reading Marsing man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine
A Marsing man was sentenced to 91 months in federal prison for distribution of…
Continue Reading Twin Falls woman sentenced for benefit fraud
A Twin Falls woman was sentenced to five years of probation for social security…
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ISP investigates fatality crash south of Bliss
On Friday shortly before 1:00 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatality crash on Bliss Grade Rd. near River Rd., south of…
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Weiser man sentenced to more than 5 years for possessing child pornography
A Weiser man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession of child…
Continue Reading Fatal crash marks more than 100 fatalities on Wyoming roadways in 2021
On Wednesday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 69.5 on US 85 south of Hawk Springs,…
Continue Reading Federal jury convicts Mountain Home man for unlawful possession of firearm
A federal jury sitting in Boise convicted a Mountain Home man on November 16, 2021 for unlawful possession of a…
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Man sentenced for methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution in Magic Valley
Luis Leyva Verduzco was sentenced to 82 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to…
Continue Reading Hawaii adoptive parents indicted on murder charges in death of 6-year-old daughter
By Jennifer Henderson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A Hawaii couple charged with the murder of their adopted 6-year-old daughter was indicted by a grand…
Continue Reading Wyoming company to pay $2M in Yellowstone oil pipeline spill
A Wyoming pipeline company has agreed to a $2 million settlement for damages caused by a crude oil spill that fouled a section of the Yellowstone…
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No injuries sustained after pursuit ends with shots fired
On Monday at approximately 11:11 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol State Trooper attempted to stop a silver Cadillac passenger car for a speeding…
Continue Reading Fallen leaves can benefit wildlife
By JOYLYN BUKOVAC Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — If your weekend to do list…
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Wildfire, winds force evacuations in Wyoming, Montana
Wildfires pushed by strong winds have forced evacuations of rural homes in northern Wyoming and southern Montana.…
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Feds recommend body cameras for Portland, Oregon, police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is recommending that all uniformed officers in Portland, Oregon, wear body cameras if they are on…
Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant must provide therapy records in lawsuit over fatal crash photos, judge rules
By Stella Chan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Vanessa Bryant must turn over mental health records in her lawsuit regarding leaked photos of the helicopter…
Continue Reading Washington state panel fails to draw new political maps
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s bipartisan redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline…
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Northwest Storm: ‘Devastating’ flood damage, 1 dead in BC
By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — As parts of western Washington began drying out after an atmospheric river dumped days of…
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Crash in Twin Falls injures 3
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Friday at 5:23 p.m. on Washington Street, near Twin…
Continue Reading Baby elephant loses half its trunk to Indonesia poacher trap
Authorities say a baby elephant in the island of Sumatra has had half of her trunk almost severed off after being caught in what they say was a trap…
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Utah communities elect their first women mayors
By SONJA HUTSON KUER-FM SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — At least four cities and towns in Utah appear to have elected their first women mayors: West Valley…
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Missionaries in the Mexico Torreón Mission Safe Following Armed Robbery
The robbers intimidated the 13 sisters and 57 elders, and a few were hit or kicked during the incident. The mission president and his wife were also…
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Utah girl’s suicide spurs new investigation into bullying
By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah school district says Friday it will open an independent investigation into alleged…
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Utah redistricting maps underscore independent-panel hurdles
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New redistricting maps that largely ignore a voter-approved…
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Colorado governor says all adults can get COVID-19 booster shot
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has defied federal guidance on COVID-19 booster shots by issuing an order allowing all residents 18 years…
Continue Reading Newborn finally discharged after being hospitalized for 6 months with COVID-19
A newborn baby will spend his first night at home Wednesday after contracting COVID-19 over the…
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Utah doctor accused of lying for Denali helicopter rescue
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Utah doctor is accused of lying about ill patients in his climbing party to get a…
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Electioneering questions persist in northern Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A former northern Idaho school board member says a poll worker illegally handed out critical race theory…
Continue Reading Adoptive parents charged with murdering their 6-year-old who was reported missing in September
By Jenn Selva, CNN The adoptive parents of a 6-year-old girl in Hawaii have been arrested and charged with her murder after they initially reported…
Continue Reading $20,000 reward offered for 14-year-old who vanished nearly a month ago
By Laura Studley, CNN It’s been nearly a month since Jashyah Moore was last seen at deli near her home in East Orange, New Jersey. On…
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Utah House OKs congressional map carving up Salt Lake County
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Republican-controlled Utah House approved new congressional maps Tuesday that set…
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Bear 399’s yearlings are safely collared
Thanks to the effort of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, among others federal agencies the famous Bear 399 along with…
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4th inmate dies in as many weeks from Wyoming prison
The Associated Press TORRINGTON, Wyo. (AP) — An inmate who died Wednesday is the fourth death in as many weeks at the Wyoming Medium Correctional…
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Endangered missing persons located
The Pendleton Police Department is asking for your assistance in locating two subjects and/or their vehicle.…
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‘Dixie’ name change vote to come next week at Legislature
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are expected to vote on a name change for southern Utah’s Dixie State University next week. Fox13 reports a…
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Crash west of Burley
On Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash on I-84 at the 201 off ramp just west of…
Continue Reading Honolulu police officer helps save baby who stopped breathing
By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — A Honolulu Police officer is being…
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Jazz star Donovan Mitchell out with ankle sprain vs Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained right ankle. Mitchell injured the…
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3 vehicle fatality crash in Twin Falls County
At approximately 8:19 p.m. on Wednesday, Idaho State Police investigated a three-vehicle, fatality crash at the intersection of 3700 N and US93, in…
Continue Reading Terminally ill 9-year-old surprised with a trip to Disney World
By Joylyn Bukovac Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Rutherford County family…
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Many women have left the workforce. When will they return?
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. economy rebounds from the ongoing pandemic, many women…
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Portland, Oregon, mayor proposes increasing police budget
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A year after Portland’s police department underwent massive budget cuts…
Continue Reading 9-year-old unlocks her dad’s phone with his face to call 911 as carbon monoxide filled her house
By David Williams, CNN A quick-thinking 9-year-old in Brockton, Massachusetts, is being credited with saving her family after her parents were…
Continue Reading Hawaii girl continues fight against rare brain tumor
By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story KAHALUU, Hawaii (KITV) — The family of a young O’ahu girl,…
Continue Reading Nampa man pleads guilty to distribution of methamphetamine
A Nampa man pleaded guilty to distribution of…
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Idaho Board of Scaling Practices announces new executive director
Shawn Inman was officially announced as the organization’s new executive director Friday, October 29 at the Idaho Board of Scaling Practices…
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Utah woman left with unsettling questions after concrete chunk crashes through windshield
A driver who was injured by a piece of concrete that flew through her windshield said Tuesday that the ordeal left her with some unsettling…
Continue Reading Judge rules Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, won’t undergo psychiatric evaluation in lawsuit over helicopter crash photos
By Jenn Selva and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, will not have to undergo a psychiatric evaluation in her lawsuit…
Continue Reading Romney defends filibuster amid Democrats’ calls to change it
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday defended the filibuster and blasted Democrats calling for its elimination, dismissing their latest discussion…
Continue Reading He just won a $2 million lottery — for the second time
A Maryland man just claimed his second $2 million lottery prize, after winning the first one several years…
Continue Reading Luke Bryan helps Tennessee woman with flat tire
By Melissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Tennessee (WSMV) — When you get a flat tire on a…
Continue Reading Human remains have been found inside a vehicle connected to a 1998 missing persons case
By Lauren M. Johnson and Rebekah Riess, CNN A vehicle that was tied to a missing person’s case from 1998 was found in Arkansas with human…
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WHP trooper injured in crash Thursday
On Thursday at 8:53 a.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision. …
Continue Reading Woman found dead inside abandoned Denny’s restaurant, police say
By Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities are…
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Utah health care provider to require COVID vaccines
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s largest health care provider has announced that it will require all its caregivers to be fully vaccinated against…
Continue Reading Report: At least 59,000 meat workers caught COVID, 269 died
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269…
Continue Reading Christmas trees in short supply this year after damaging extreme summer heat
By Audrey Weil Click here for updates on this story SILVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — The rain we’re having is welcome…
Continue Reading Police investigate death of resident at Idaho State Correctional Institution
At the request of the Idaho Department of Correction, Ada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a resident at the Idaho State…
Continue Reading Missing hiker ignored calls from rescuers because it was an unknown number
By David Williams, CNN A Colorado rescue team has some simple advice for lost hikers or anyone else who might find themselves stranded in the…
Continue Reading Cause of Montana Amtrak derailment still under investigation
By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A preliminary report on an Amtrak train derailment in Montana last month…
Continue Reading Police: Man in Wyoming facing DUI blames 4-year-old son
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A man in the U.S. state of Wyoming allegedly tried getting out of a drunken driving charge by claiming his 4-year-old son was…
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