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Fire torches top of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th century monument.
Blue Cross of Idaho Hacked, Some Member Information Accessed
One of Idaho's largest insurance companies said Friday that someone hacked its website and obtained access to the personal information of about 5,600 customers.
Idaho Legislature Wraps Up Session That Ends with Acrimony
The Idaho Legislature has wrapped up business amid acrimony between the House and Senate.
Idaho Senate Passes Important Rules Legislation
The Senate has passed legislation to keep in force some 8,000 administrative rules from state agencies involving such things as requiring licenses for health care workers.
Idaho governor signs bill expanding Medicaid coverage
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill approving Medicaid expansion for about 90,000 low-income residents that adds work and other requirements to a voter-approved measure
New law requires Idaho public libraries to filter out porn
Public libraries will have to filter access on their internet services so that obscene and pornographic material can't be accessed.
Sheriff accused of child sex abuse resigns
The sheriff of a southern Idaho county has resigned days after he was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child.
Plea delayed for Colorado man accused of killing child’s mom
A Colorado man suspected of killing the mother of his child won't enter a plea until next month.
Idaho House Alters Bill to Remove People from Medicaid
The Idaho House has amended Medicaid expansion legislation to remove recipients from Medicaid coverage if they fail to meet work requirements.
EPA says cleanup of gas spill near Lochsa River going well
The Environmental Protection Agency says the cleanup of a gasoline spill near the Lochsa River in north-central Idaho is going well and could be completed soon.
Mormons repeal ban on baptisms for children of gay parents
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday repealed rules unveiled in 2015 that banned baptisms for children of gay parents and made gay marriage a sin worthy of expulsion.
Governor OKs 18-year-olds Carrying Concealed Guns in Cities
Gov. Brad Little signed the law Tuesday backers say is needed to align gun laws in urban areas with rural areas where those 18 and older can already carry a concealed handgun.
Idaho Investigators: Leaking Propane Led to Home Explosion
Idaho state fire investigators say a teen girl who was badly injured in a home explosion told a guardian that she smelled gas the day before the explosion.
Washington May Pursue Nonlethal Ways to Control Wolves
The state of Washington could spend nearly $1 million over the next two years on nonlethal ways to prevent wolves from killing livestock in the northeastern corner of the state.
Idaho teacher indicted on lewd conduct, sex abuse charges
A longtime teacher at a northern Idaho elementary school has been indicted on charges of sexual abuse of a child and lewd conduct with a minor.
Jury convicts Idaho woman of first-degree murder
An Idaho woman has been convicted of killing her romantic rival. The Lewiston Tribune reports a jury on Friday found Jessica Colpitts guilty of first-degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of Samantha Fignani, both of Orofino.
Bill improving highway safety for tow trucks signed into law
Legislation requiring motorists to slow down and move over when approaching tow trucks and maintenance vehicles parked along roadways with lights flashing has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
Senate amends Idaho bill to add Medicaid work requirements
The Senate on Monday approved amendments to legislation involving Idaho's voter-approved Medicaid expansion law that adds mandatory work and other requirements.
Senate approves legislation legalizing hemp in Idaho
The Senate has approved legislation to legalize hemp in Idaho. The Senate voted 32-3 Monday to approve the bill that would legalize the growing and selling of hemp products containing 0.3 percent or less of THC, the cannabis compound that gives marijuana its high.
Federal legalization of hemp creates quandary for US police
Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBDs, a compound in hemp that many see as a health aid.