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Explosive device blows up at Montana school, no injuries
An improvised explosive device blew up in an elementary school playground in Helena on Tuesday just before classes began, authorities said.
Solar Power Deal Involving Idaho Homeowners Reached
An Idaho utility has reached an agreement involving paying homeowners who generate electricity with rooftop solar panels and other renewable energy methods.
Idaho County Officials Trying to Identify Skeletal Remains
Authorities in north-central Idaho are trying to find the identity of skeletal remains found by beachcombers along the Salmon River.
Southern Idaho Officials Struggle with Overcrowded Jail
A southern Idaho jail built to hold 194 is currently housing about 279 inmates, some crowded into an old trailer, others forced to sleep in plastic boat-shaped containers lining the walls.
Fire Guts 5 Mile Bar in Chubbuck
A fire has gutted the 5 Mile bar in Chubbuck.
Western Governors: States Not Consulted on Nuclear Waste
Western governors are disappointed that the U.S. Department of Energy didn't consult their states' nuclear waste experts before releasing a five-year plan for a nuclear waste facility.
Energy Department Names Nuclear Scientists to Lead Research
The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday named two nuclear scientists to lead a research center at an eastern Idaho nuclear laboratory as part of an effort to revamp and increase the nation’s use of nuclear power.
Hunters Kill More Grand Teton Mountain Goats Than Expected
Hunters have killed more mountain goats in Grand Teton National Park than expected.
Democrats subpoena Giuliani for Ukraine files
House Democrats have subpoenaed President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for documents related to his interactions with Ukrainian officials.
The Latest: Schiff says complaint reads like crime shakedown
In the days following the phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's new president, senior White House officials intervened to "lock down" all records of the call. That's according to a declassified whistleblower complaint released Thursday by the House Intelligence …
Trump calls impeachment inquiry ‘garbage’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to announce a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump over allegations that he pressured the leader of Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden's family.
Federal study planned on raising Boise River dam
Federal officials plan to create an environmental study that will look at raising one of three Boise River system dams to capture more water for fast-growing southwestern Idaho.
Yogurt company Chobani opens research facility in Idaho
The founder and CEO of Greek yogurt company Chobani has opened a $21 million research and development center in south-central Idaho.
Idaho closes investigation into sickened farmworkers
An investigation into what sickened several farmworkers in an Idaho hop field earlier this year has closed without a conclusive answer.
Idaho officials reviewing Endangered Species Act changes
Idaho officials are looking into how the Trump administration's move to weaken how it applies the Endangered Species Act could affect federally protected species in Idaho.
Police: 6 police officers shot in Philadelphia
Authorities say several Philadelphia police officers have been shot in an "active and ongoing" shooting situation in the city.
Man dies in Idaho paragliding crash
HORSESHOE BEND, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police officials say a man was killed Monday when his paraglider crashed near Horseshoe Bend.
The crash happened around 11 a.m. at the Horseshoe Bend Flight Park, a paragliding park that offers pilot training and tandem flights...
The crash happened around 11 a.m. at the Horseshoe Bend Flight Park, a paragliding park that offers pilot training and tandem flights...
28 Idaho lawmakers oppose Boise State diversity programs
A group of 28 Idaho Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Boise State University criticizing the school's efforts to address gender-based violence, aid underrepresented minority students and to avoid bias in hiring decisions because the lawmakers say those and other programs increase tuiti…
8 Idaho police officers placed on leave following shooting
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Police say eight officers involved in the shooting of an 18-year-old man that followed an Idaho Fourth of July fireworks display have been placed on paid leave.
The Coeur d'Alene Press reported Friday that officers shot Tyler Rambo more than 10 times in a C…
The Coeur d'Alene Press reported Friday that officers shot Tyler Rambo more than 10 times in a C…
Detonations of rocket motors, missile fuel set at Utah range
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AP) — The Air Force is about to start a series of detonations of surplus rocket motors and sold fuel for ballistic missiles on the Utah Test and Training Range in western Utah.
The sprawling range is located between Great Salt Lake and the Nevada line...
The sprawling range is located between Great Salt Lake and the Nevada line...