Kohberger Enters Guilty Plea, Avoids Death Sentence
BOISE, ID – Bryan Kohberger appeared in court Wednesday morning in Boise, where he changed his plea to guilty in connection with the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. A plea deal was presented to
Firefighters Continue Work on Nettleton Gulch Fire Near Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — The Nettleton Gulch Fire remains active south of Canfield Butte near Coeur d’Alene, holding at approximately 38 acres as of Wednesday morning, July 2. The fire is currently 15% contained, with around 100
Hayden Man Sentenced to Prison for Abusing Infant, Causing 25 Fractures
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A 28-year-old Hayden man will serve time in prison after being convicted of felony Injury to Child for severely abusing his infant son over the course of several weeks. William Josef Baures was
Camper Trailer Slides Off Forest Service Road in Clearwater County, No Injuries Reported
CLEARWATER COUNTY, ID – A camper trailer went over an embankment near Bungalow Bridge on Forest Service Road 250 following a traffic incident on June 30, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. The trailer was being
Man Dies After Exiting Moving Bus on Palouse Highway in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — A man is dead following an incident on the evening of July 1 in which he exited a moving bus on E. Palouse Highway, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded
Idaho State Police Adds 20 Years of Crime Data to Online Dashboard
MERIDIAN, ID – The Idaho Statistical Analysis Center (ISAC), a division of the Idaho State Police, has announced the latest update to its Crime in Idaho Data Dashboard, now offering users access to two decades of statewide
Unclaimed $1 Million Idaho Lottery Ticket Expires; Funds Revert to State Programs
BOISE, ID – A $1 million prize from the Idaho Lottery’s $1,000,000 Raffle this past winter has officially gone unclaimed. According to lottery officials, the winning ticket — number 063647 — expired on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Man Arrested After Alleged Reckless Driving Incident in Riggins
RIGGINS, ID – A man has been arrested following an incident in Riggins in which a vehicle reportedly drove onto a sidewalk, forcing pedestrians to jump into nearby bushes to avoid being hit. According to the Idaho
Ghost Wolves: As Idaho Aims to Reduce its Wolf Population, Advocates Question Accuracy of Counts
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final installment of Howl, a five-part written series and podcast season produced in partnership between the Idaho Capital Sun, States Newsroom and Boise State Public Radio. Thirty years after wolves were brought
Crews Gain Ground on Fire Set by Firefighter Shooting Suspect
COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Fire crews held the Nettleton Gulch Fire within its 38-acre footprint Monday, establishing 15% containment as suppression efforts continued near the Canfield Mountain area. There are no evacuations in effect and no structures at