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Little’s Budget for Medicaid Expansion Eyed by Lawmakers
An initial probing of Idaho Gov. Brad Little's budget by lawmakers found that adding a work or training requirement for Medicaid expansion could add administrative costs the state would have to cover.
Idaho Authorities: Gunman Shot Ex-wife, Her New Husband Then Self
Authorities say a Boise man who shot and killed his ex-wife and her husband and then held two children hostage before shooting himself was expected in court later this month for a child custody issue.
First Bill Introduced in Idaho Legislature Involves Water
The first bill introduced in the 2019 legislative session addresses a water battle that has been building for years in southwestern Idaho.
Grand Targhee Resort Celebrates 50th Winter Season
Grand Targhee Resort in northwest Wyoming is celebrating its 50th winter season this year.
Idaho Farm Income Declined in 2018, Dairy Struggling
Idaho farm income fell for a second straight year in 2018 largely due to overproduction by dairy farmers, according to a recent economic report.
The University of Idaho Extension report estimates total net farm income declined 27 percent to $902 million. Total net farm income represents earnings paid to farmers after subtracting expenses.
Inauguration Ceremony Held for Top Idaho Elected Officials
The public inauguration ceremony on the Statehouse steps was held before about 1,500 onlookers and featured a flyover by four Idaho National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt jets and 19 cannon booms that set off at least one car alarm.
Idaho Charity Golf Event Costs More Than It Gives Out
For more than four decades, the governor and first lady of Idaho have hosted an annual multiday golf and sporting event to raise money for state college and trade-school scholarships.
Adult Film Actress Pleads Innocent to Murder for Hire
An adult film actress from Post Falls, Idaho, is pleading innocent to charges that she tried to hire someone to kill another person
Ada County Deputy Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
An Ada County Sheriff's deputy was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Oregon May Consider Exporting Marijuana to Other States
Marijuana could take the next step toward joining pinot noir and craft beer on Oregon's list of famous exports, under a proposal likely to go before state lawmakers in the new year.
Police: Wallet Thief Tracked and Arrested at Boise Airport
A 27-year-old man police say snatched another man's wallet from an X-ray bin while going through a security screening line at the Boise Airport has been arrested.
Forest Service Taking Comments on Idaho Open-pit Mine Plan
The U.S. Forest Service is taking comments and holding a public meeting on proposed exploratory drilling for an open-pit molybdenum mine being considered in Boise National Forest in Idaho.
Families of 3 Killed Idaho Airmen File Wrongful Death Claims
The families of three Idaho airmen who died in a fiery crash on Interstate 84 have filed tort claims against the Idaho Transportation Department.
Woman Whose Daughter Died in Mass Stabbing Files Lawsuit
A woman whose 3-year-old daughter was killed in a mass stabbing in Boise has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the apartment complex owners and managers, the man charged in the killing and the tenant the lawsuit says let him stay at her apartment.
Medicaid Expansion On The ‘must address’ List For Lawmakers
Despite legal challenges at the state and federal level, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is moving ahead with a citizen-directed Medicaid expansion effort.
Deal Reached on Use of 1st Small US Nuke Reactors in Idaho
Specifically, the agreement has the Energy Department using one of the reactors for research and development, and another for power needed by the Idaho National Laboratory.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Plea to Enforce Asylum Ban
The Supreme Court won't let the Trump administration begin enforcing a ban on asylum for any immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Idaho Catholic Priest Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Porn
A Roman Catholic priest in Boise who possessed more than 2,500 images of what investigators called the most disturbing child pornography they had ever seen has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole.
2 Black Idaho State Football Players Sue Idaho, Utah Police
Two black Idaho State University football players are suing law enforcement in Idaho and Utah, saying they were illegally detained and arrested, and victims of excessive force based on their race.
Officials: Idaho Needs to Invest in Mental Health Facilities
A recent death of a jail inmate shows why the state needs to invest more in mental health care and add beds in secure mental health facilities, Idaho officials said.