East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children
Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…
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Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird
A jury found Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird.…
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Police find “suspicious device” in car
Police in Twin Falls had to call in the bomb squad when they found a suspicious device in a car on Sunday.…
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“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape
St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…
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Two Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello
Andrew George Haney, 41, of Torrance, California, and Anthony Michael Stratton, 35, of Pocatello, were sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and…
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IDOC admits mistakes leading to escape of accused killer Kevin Kuintzle
Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said “The systems designed to prevent Kevin Kuintzle, from being placed at a non-secure…
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Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief
The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…
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Angry customer drives car into Sandy dealership after return denied
KSTU, CELL PHONE VIDEO, HANDOUT, CNN, Cell Phone Video/Handout By Averie Klonowski , Spencer Burt Click here for updates on this story…
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Drive-by shooting in American Falls neighborhood
American Falls police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 6 a.m. Sunday morning on the 200 block of McKinley…
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Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility
In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…
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Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder
CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New…
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Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help
Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…
Continue Reading Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody
The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…
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Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona
PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…
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Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prisonÂ
Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…
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Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife
A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…
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Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of
“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…
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BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate
An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…
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Wanted man captured after standoff at Ammon home
The man police were searching for Friday night was captured Monday night after he barricaded himself inside an Ammon home for three hours.…
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Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…
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Inmate who walked away from his job is back in custody
The Idaho Department of Corrections located the man who left his job in Idaho Falls on…
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Tragic discovery in Oregon: Missing hiker’s body found, husband arrested on murder charge
The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, took a tragic turn after her body was found over the weekend in Welches, Oregon, an…
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Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal
The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…
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Judge tells Kohberger’s defense to fix court filing
The judge overseeing the murder case against Bryan Kohberger is responding to the defense’s request for what is called a “Frank’s hearing” to try and…
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Burglar impersonates homeowner to steal laptop from UPS driver
By Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KCAL/KCBS) — With the holiday season quickly…
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Jury finds Randy Larkin guilty of second degree murder
Attorneys finished their closing arguments for the Ririe rest-stop murder trial Friday morning, and the jury is now in…
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3 Pocatello men arrested for Child Enticement during undercover operation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Pocatello…
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Teen arrested for leaving baby inside Safe Haven Box
An 18-year-old girl has been arrested for not reporting the death of an infant placed inside a Safe Haven Box in Blackfoot.…
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Man to serve 360 days in jail for causing deadly I-15 accident
A man charged with causing a deadly accident on Interstate 15 was sentenced to serve time in jail.…
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Situation with man barricaded inside camper on US 20 has been resolved
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is currently managing a law enforcement situation involving a barricaded male subject inside a camper in Butte…
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Judge says Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted
An Ada County judge ruled Thursday that suspected murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if…
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43 ducks found shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why 43 ducks were shot and left to waste on Pine Creek…
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3 Idaho men charged with Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Three Idaho men were arrested this week for possessing child sexual exploitation material. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s office, the men…
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Town Hall discusses fentanyl epidemic in eastern Idaho
City leaders in Idaho Falls and the District of Idaho U.S. Attorney’s office are holding a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening to…
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Homeowner recounts Idaho Falls Police kicking in his door
The video shows Idaho Falls Police at the door of Adam’s home to serve the arrest warrant. Adams claims an officer kicked open the door after his…
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3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft
Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…
Continue Reading Final jury selected for 2022 Ririe rest-stop murder trial
On Tuesday, prosecutors and defendants for the 2022 rest-stop murder trial selected eight men and six women for the jury—three of those will be…
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Trial begins over Idaho’s medical emergency abortion exceptions
Four women are suing Idaho after being denied abortions. A trial began in the Fourth District Court in Boise on…
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Rexburg man charged with distributing child porn
Madison County Sheriff’s office said Ryan L. Barnes was arrested on November 6 after they executed a search warrant on his home.…
Continue Reading Bryan Kohberger fights to remove death penalty from case
Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, appeared in a Boise courtroom on Thursday. His lawyers are trying to take the…
Continue Reading Stay of execution ordered for death row inmate Thomas Creech
A Federal Judge has ordered the stay of execution for Thomas Creech. Creech was scheduled to be executed on November…
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Man dies after crashing into storage containers in Ammon Walmart parking lot
A man arrested following a car crash in the Walmart Parking lot in Ammon dies at the hospital.…
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Twin Falls Police investigate death of newborn found in Safe Haven Baby Box
BLACKFOOT, Idaho – (KIFI) UPDATE: 10/29/2024 10:38 a.m. – The Bingham County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the family of the deceased infant…
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Florida sexual predator evades arrest in northern Idaho
U.S. Marshals are looking for a fugitive on the run in Northern Idaho.…
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Thomas Creech’s last minute plea for delay of execution has been denied
ADA COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update OCT. 24) – The Idaho State Supreme Court has denied an emergency motion for a stay in the execution of Idaho’s…
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Police: Suspect turns himself in for attacking man
Idaho Falls Police are looking for a person seen walking in an officer’s dash cam video. They believe the person may know something about Alejandra…
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Murder suspect explains to police why he beat up an Idaho Falls man
On Wednesday, Robert Lange, the man charged with second-degree murder of Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado, made his first appearance in…
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Woman charged with arson after police arrested her for burglary
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello woman charged with burglary after police found her by using a drone has more charges against her. Pocatello…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor attends national institute to prevent human trafficking
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal attends a leadership institute for the prevention of human…
Continue Reading Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial on hold for mental evaluation
PHOENIX, Arizona (KIFI) – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder is on hold after a judge granted a request for a mental competency evaluation. Justin…
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Jackson Police trying to identify suspects in attack
Jackson Police need help identifying suspects involved in an attack near the Town…
Continue Reading Police catch burglary suspect using drone
Pocatello police officers used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a burglary.…
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Police investigate disturbance in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a possible disturbance late Monday afternoon near Merrett Drive and 12th Street.…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. POCATELLO, Idaho (US Attorney Office News Release) – Jason Keith Lewis, 46, of…
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Colorado man charged with stealing from an aircraft pleads not guilty
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Monday, a Colorado man pleaded not guilty to stealing a carabiner clip from the emergency exit door of an aircraft…
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West Jefferson school employee arrested on abuse charges
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Dean Erickson, 43, of Terreton, is charged with lewd conduct with a child under…
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Pocatello Police looking for a person of interest involved in early morning shooting
Pocatello Police said a man was shot early Wednesday morning on the Pocatello West Bench.…
Continue Reading New execution date set for Thomas Creech
A new date has been scheduled for the execution of Thomas Eugene…
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UPDATE: Sheriff Deputy cleared of criminal liability in Sept. 1 shooting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a month-long investigation, Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the deputy involved in…
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Court documents allege what happened in rest stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)—On Monday, prosecuting attorney Randy Neal submitted a notice to present new evidence in the rest area murder case that happened…
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Juvenile caught in Cassia County after escaping from St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The juvenile who escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center was located by Cassia County Sheriff deputies.…
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30-year-old woman reported missing in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is looking for Braigene Marcel Collins. She was last seen on September 14 at the 49er Inn and Suites in…
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Man charged with kidnapping and beating a woman committed similar crime before
The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in…
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Lemhi County man found not guilty of shooting
A jury found a Lemhi County veterinarian not guilty of shooting a 13-year-old…
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Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…
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Lance Broncho gets life sentence for murder
Lance Broncho is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Eric Leask.…
Continue Reading Woman escapes, Idaho Falls man charged with kidnapping
An Idaho Falls man is arrested for kidnapping a woman and beating her. The victim was able to escape and call…
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Man charged with rape of 16-year-old
A 22-year-old man is in the Bonneville County Jail charged with rape and sexual battery against a…
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Woman charged with delivering illegal drugs to a teen
A woman is being charged for delivering drugs to a juvenile in Madison County.…
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Firearm found on Highland High School campus, Authorities say there is no threat to students
A firearm was found unattended on the Highland High School campus Thursday morning. There is no active threat to…
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20 charged in large-scale drug investigation
20 people were charged with drug trafficking charges in the Magic…
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Rexburg police investigate possible explosive devices at 2nd West and Main Street
Rexburg Police discovered what they described as potential “explosive devices” inside a truck during a routine traffic stop. Based on the latest…
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Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned
The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.…
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No drugs found in jelly bean shared in Pocatello’s Fourth of July Parade
Pocatello Police determined there were no drugs found in jelly beans shared at the Fourth of July…
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Kohberger case likely won’t move to eastern Idaho
After a Latah County Judge approved a change of venue for Bryan Kohberger’s case, questions are swirling as to where he will be…
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Judge grants Kohberger’s murder trial to be moved to new venue
Bryan Kohberger’s trial will be moved from Moscow. Judge John Judge released his decision on Monday granting the change of venue motion.…
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Man arrested after he barricaded himself in a home
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a home Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024.…
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ISP Trooper honored with Silver Star for stopping high-speed chase
Thursday, Corporal Travis Gurney was presented the Silver Star in recognition of his heroic actions in the face of danger, which reflect law…
Continue Reading Idaho murder suspect wants trial moved after survey results say town will ‘burn the courthouse down’ if he’s acquitted
Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, argued Thursday to move his trial out of Latah…
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Idaho Falls K9 officer suddenly passes away
A K9 officer for the Idaho Falls Police Department has died. The department announced the death on Facebook Tuesday. …
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Pocatello Police searching for suspect who stole a car with an infant inside
A Pocatello woman’s car was stolen with her 4-month-old baby inside on Tuesday…
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Local law enforcement stepping up to combat drunk driving this holiday weekend
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that it is still important to be safe and sober while…
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18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon
An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …
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Construction crews concerned about tool thefts
Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted…
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Bonneville County inmate fails to return to jail
Mr Sedano-Olivas is an inmate on work release who failed to return to jail. Mr. Sedano-Olivas was scheduled to return the night of August 16 after…
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Lance Broncho pleads guilty – Idaho Falls murder suspect accepts plea deal
Idaho Falls murder suspect Lance Broncho was back in court Monday, changing his plea to guilty in response to a plea agreement from the Bonneville…
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Inmate who escaped from Boise hospital moved to Nez Perce County to face murder charges
The prisoner who escaped from a Boise hospital was transported to the Nez Perce County jail on…
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Murder suspect faces death penalty
The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty…
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Bingham County deputy resigns after being charged with causing deadly accident
The Bingham County Sheriff Deputy involved in a car crash has resigned following an investigation into the accident.…
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Court to continue Jeremy Best murder case
Best moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing evidence shows he experienced a mental health breakdown on the day in question, which means the grand…
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Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts
Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…
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Idaho Falls Police need help in identify suspect in burglary case
Police need your help in identifying a possible burglary suspect at D&L Cleaners in Idaho Falls.…
Continue Reading Pocatello Police investigate possible THC jelly beans handed out during July 4th parade
On July 14, 2024, Pocatello Police were notified of some jelly beans that were handed out during the 4th of July Parade that possibly contained THC.…
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Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River
Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…
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Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges
Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in…
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Shooting suspect appears in court
Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…
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Trial date set for suspect accused of killing Idaho college students
A trial date is set for June 2025 for Bryan Kohberger, the man facing murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.…
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Years after Idaho college students were stabbed to death, judge eyes 2025 trial for suspect
Associated Press It could be another year or more before a man accused in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students goes to…
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Bannock County Deputy charged with sexual battery
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with two counts of Felony counts of sexual battery of a minor.…
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Boise man pleads guilty to firearms charges targeting Idaho’s power grid
A Boise man with white supremacist ties pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge stemming from his participation in a group that had discussed…
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