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Forest Service Advances Changes to Sage Grouse Protections
The new plans cover 8,000 square miles (21,000 square kilometers) of greater sage grouse habitat in Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming and Utah.
Mormon Church Backs Deal to Allow Medical Marijuana in Utah
The Mormon church joined lawmakers, the governor and advocates to back a deal Thursday that would legalize medical marijuana in conservative Utah after months of fierce debate
Nine Trapped by Nevada Wildfire Escorted to Safety
Eight hikers and a sheriff's deputy were escorted to safety from the top of a canyon at a popular Nevada recreation area as a wildfire spewed flames 100 feet into the air, authorities said Monday
Fall Grizzly Research Begins in Grand Teton National Park
Fall trapping of grizzly bears is getting started in western Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park and will continue through mid-November.
Police: Idaho Man Accidentally Kills Wife While Cleaning Gun
Police say an Idaho man accidentally shot and killed his wife while cleaning handguns on Sunday.
Ex-Boise Priest Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges
A former Boise Catholic priest has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges as part of a plea deal.
Human Remains Found in Area Where Montana Woman Went Missing
A hunter discovered human remains in a remote area of North Idaho where a Montana woman reportedly went missing last year.
More Idaho Women Start Businesses, But Men Still Make More
An analysis of census data shows that the gap between Idaho men's and women's wages is widening.
Trial Set for Teacher Accused of Feeding Puppy to Turtle
A southeast Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students will be tried in his own community next month.
Judge Rejects Effort to Temporarily Halt Killing of Wolves
A Washington state judge on Friday rejected efforts to temporarily block the killing of wolves that are preying on livestock in Ferry County.
Top Staffers for Idaho Gov Candidate Paulette Jordan Resign
Two of the top staffers for Idaho Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan have resigned with less than two months left before the Nov. 6 election.
Budget Office Warns Idahoans May Face Bigger Tax Bills
Idahoans may see smaller refunds when filing their 2018 taxes next year because of major changes tied to the new tax law, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's budget office warned on Monday.