Convicted E. Idaho Killer Closer to Being Executed
Paul Ezra Rhoades was found guilty of murdering three people in the mid-80s. The State of Idaho said Tuesday they have cleared a big hurdle towards his execution.
 
Fine Issued for Pocatello Construction Site Death
A Mountain Home construction company was fined nearly $45,000 and cited on several serious violations by the Department of Labor after the death of a worker last fall.
 
Pocatello Lawmaker Not Seeking Reelection
Rep. James Ruchti, Assistant Minority Leader, said Tuesday he will not be seeking reelection this year.
 
Local Professional Bull Rider Stops By Bannock County Schools
On Tuesday, a local professional bull rider, Wiley Petersen, whose also the spokesperson for Idaho Project Filter stopped by local schools to spread his message.
 
Update: Stolen Credit Card Suspects Wrongly Identified
The suspects in a stolen credit card case at a clothing store in Pocatello were wrongly identified, confirmed the Pocatello Police Department.
 
Freed Missionary Arrives in US from Haiti Jail
One of two Baptist missionaries still held on kidnapping charges in Haiti has arrived in the U.S. after being released after more than a month in custody.
 
IPTV Budget Cut, But Not as Much as Otter Wanted
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday voted 19-0 to set Idaho Public Television's government funding at $2.413 million, down 8.3 percent.
 
Drug Treatment Falls Victim to Idaho Economy
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare programs to treat drug- and alcohol-addicted residents will see a nearly 16 percent cut in fiscal year 2011 funding.
 
Idaho Universities to Lose $32M Next Year
State lawmakers plan to give Idaho's four-year public universities about $32.1 million less in total funding during the next fiscal year.
 
Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs
A chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the British government is proposing that dog owners be...
 
Class-action lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B-plus
Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an...
 
TV producer admits attempting Letterman shakedown
A former television producer pressured by debt and riven by jealousy admitted Tuesday he tried to extract vengeance and money by shaking down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers.
 
Democratic senator opposes fast-track health bill
A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.
 
Idaho Headlines
Man robs pharmacy, pays for booty before leaving
Idaho Senate backs Health Care Freedom
Idaho Falls police investigate woman's death
News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press
Lawmakers approve more privacy for feed lots
New charter school approved despite objections
Former Boise police officer charged in abuse case
Drug treatment falls victim to Idaho economy
House approves firearms freedom bill
Idaho Senate wants brakes on 'fixies,' all bikes
Wyoming Headlines
Texas man pleads guilty for disrupting Ore. flight
Rock Springs college seeks tax for scholarships
Tribes, justice officials focus on Indian children
News Minute: Here is the latest Wyoming news from The Associated Press
Foundation outlines Wyo child-care problems
Wyo. National Air Guard grounds annual air show
Man pleads guilty to aiding shooter in Wyo. murder
Grand Teton, Yellowstone begin plowing for spring
Prosecutors say Wyo. woman maced ex's girlfriend
Lummis supports pay cut for members of Congress
Utah Headlines
Police 'disrupt' suspicious package outside bldg
Man plans challenge to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert
Suspicious package found outside Utah IRS offices
Utah plans to take US land through eminent domain
Marie Osmond returning to stage after son's death
Man challenges Utah university's weapons policy
Tribes, justice officials focus on Indian children
Utah Senate OKs bill to honor Browning in 2011
Bill limiting paid leave for teachers rejected
Report: New water supplies needed for Utah demand

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