Governor Otter

It's sort of a twisted honor to be featured on Snopes. If any state can inspire potential hoaxes and crazy stories, it's Idaho. The scary part is most of them are true. Here are 6 times when Idaho was featured on Snopes and whether they were fact or fiction.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has joined a growing number of Republican governors calling for the immediate halt of resettling new refugees until vetting rules can be reviewed and state concerns about the program can be addressed.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says the federal government replaced transparency with closed-door meetings while deciding to deny protections for the greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will pay roughly $900,000 in legal fees using the state's Constitutional Defense Fund after recently losing three key lawsuits, including the state's failed attempt to uphold its same-sex marriage ban.

Among the subjects covered today on Top Story with Bill Colley was a discussion with Idaho Governor Butch Otter.  He was our last guest.  You can view the show here. Other guests included Arthur Thompson.  He's the Chief Executive Officer of the John Birch Society...

While combing through YouTube clips of Governor Butch Otter (as one does in the middle of the day at work), I came across this gem.

Mark Doerr with the Idaho Fish & Game Commission updates us on many fish and game issues in the state. Mya Goodman says Judge Jeanine Pirro from Fox News will be in Twin Falls Friday night for the "Boots and Diamonds" fundraising event. ... Read More ...

Idaho Governor Butch Otter will be on Top Story today with Kelly Klaas and Benito Baeza at 9 o'clock. Randy Stapilus will have the Idaho Political Update at 8:40. Some towns are dropping "Columbus Day" in favor of "Indigenous People's Day ... Read More ...