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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Judicial Council says it has not yet received any verified complaints against the judge who sentenced a teen to probation for assaulting a high school football teammate with a coat hanger.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho House panel has introduced legislation that would expand the list of the worst kind of felons banned from owning firearms.

BOISE, Idaho (PRESS RELEASE) – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is accepting applications until November 15th from individuals interested in the position of State Appellate Public Defender (SAPD).

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The two Idaho Supreme Court candidates hoping to replace Chief Justice Jim Jones both say they support promoting pro bono work across the state.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Civil rights activists are suing the Idaho State Police with the intent of striking down a state law prohibiting places that are licensed to serve alcohol from showing live performances that depict sexual acts.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP)  Mormon church officials are decreasing the number of missionaries being sent to Russia as part of a series of adjustments because of a new Russian anti-terrorism law.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers have taken their first step in reviewing the state's contentious faith-healing exemption law, which allows families to cite religious reasons for medical decisions without fear of being charged with neglect or abuse.

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — After fireworks sparked a wildfire in central Idaho that burned about 4 square miles as well as a separate house fire in Nampa public officials are pushing to reevaluate Idaho's fireworks regulations.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — County commissioners in south-central Idaho are vying for new state funds to help improve the region's public defense system.

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether tribal convictions for domestic violence can count as previous convictions under federal law if the defendant didn't have an attorney in the tribal court cases.

Another state is considering legislation that will allow police to use a device to determine whether or not a person has been texting while driving. Do you think this technology should come to Idaho?

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter on Friday signed one remaining piece of legislation into law, while allowing four others to become part of the state statute without his signature.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A panel of Utah lawmakers has heartily endorsed a resolution declaring pornography a public health crisis.

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — The University of Idaho's College of Law plans to begin offering first-year law classes in Boise starting in 2017.

A friend sent me a video today and I think it sums up the lack of respect for the American people and the Constitution of the United States.  At least the Constitution as Madison knew it and I think he'd be calling for another revolution.  Take a look at the video and see for yourself right here...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers are once again seeking to remove a special exemption that allows elected officials to carry concealed guns without a permit.

Last week was the 'official' National Night out...but instead we got rained out! But now National Night Out in Twin Falls is rescheduled for tonight! Tonight we join together as a community for National Night Out in the Twin Falls City Park.

UPDATE - The National Night out in Twin Falls has been cancelled due to the weather.

You know what? Zombies are scary, entertaining, funny, gross, maybe they used to be a friend or family member. But you know what they aren't? Real. That being said - do we need a law that allows us to carry a gun during a zombie apocalypse?

Jury duty is the responsibility that we all have and mostly look for an excuse to not do. Some people never have to come up with an excuse - because they never get called in - so why do I keep getting picked for jury duty?