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Idaho encampment lawsuit dismissed

Idaho encampment lawsuit dismissed

A lawsuit against Idaho has been dismissed as Governor Little praises the judge’s decision. An activist group filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s right, and the governor’s authority to remove an encampment from public property. Governor Little directed the Department of Administration to file a lawsuit in march of 2022 to stop illegal public camping…MORE

Police investigate break-in at home of Canyon County Coroner

Police investigate break-in at home of Canyon County Coroner

  Idaho State Police are investigating a break-in at the home of the Canyon County Coroner. Neighbors tell CBS 2 News they heard shouts coming from the street, they looked out their windows to see police surrounding the home of Canyon County Coroner Jennifer Crawford. Security footage from a nearby home shows police cruisers pulling…MORE

Governor Brad Little presser set for 1:30pm Thursday

Governor Brad Little presser set for 1:30pm Thursday

  Once again – we will have an opportunity to check in with Governor Brad Little today to discuss the pandemic. Idaho Governor Brad Little will hold a news conference this afternoon (Thursday) to further discuss the state’s plan with the federal COVID-19 relief plan. The virtual press conference will be held at 1:30 p.m.…MORE

Rep. Scott and Nate propose Idaho Abortion Human Rights Act

Rep. Scott and Nate propose Idaho Abortion Human Rights Act

  Two Idaho representatives have proposed legislation that would allow the prosecution of abortion in Idaho, despite federal laws that make the practice legal. Rep. Heather Scott and Rep. Ron Nate proposed the Idaho Abortion Human Rights Act. If passed, the bill would repeal a current Idaho Law that allows legal abortion, then add a…MORE

Paycheck Protection Program Loans Available For Businesses

Paycheck Protection Program Loans Available For Businesses

  The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened, and the U.S. Small Business Administration said this new round would be easier to access for business owners in underserved and disadvantaged communities. Gary Eisenbraun, a director of Small Business Administration Boise district office tells KIVI-TV the latest COVID-19 relief package included more than $284 billion to…MORE

Central District Board of Health public health order fails

Central District Board of Health public health order fails

  A public health order for four counties in southern Idaho has failed on a three to three vote. Board members Megan Blanksma, Ryan Stirm, Elt Hasbrouck voted NO while Jane Young, Diana Lachiondo and Dr. Ted Epperly voted YES. The public health order would have prohibited all gatherings of 10 people or more in Ada, Elmore,…MORE

Boise State Football Coach Zac Alley says he tested positive for COVID-19

Boise State Football Coach Zac Alley says he tested positive for COVID-19

  Boise State outside linebackers coach and co-special teams coordinator Zac Alley says he tested positive for the coronavirus about a week ago and spent a day in the hospital, but he is currently symptom free. Alley is the first known Boise State coach to publicly acknowledge testing positive, and he said as far as…MORE

Ilett Pleads Guilty to Disturbing the Peace

Ilett Pleads Guilty to Disturbing the Peace

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The man who has led the opposition to public funding of a proposed sports stadium in downtown Boise is ordered to serve a year’s probation and community service, after pleading guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace. The Idaho Press is reporting Bill Ilett was ordered to do a year…MORE

Stand Your Ground Becomes Law, Lawmaker Says It Doesn’t Change Much

Stand Your Ground Becomes Law, Lawmaker Says It Doesn’t Change Much

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A bill consolidating Idaho’s stand your ground court cases under one title is now law, even though Governor Otter didn’t sign it. Senate Bill 1313 became law after he Governor held it without signature for five days. Representative Christy Zito of Hammett, who wrote another stand your ground bill in the…MORE

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