Preston News

Teen Arrested After Leading Deputies on High-speed Chase

ATHOL, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in northern Idaho arrested a 13-year-old suspected of leading deputies on a high-speed chase at more than 100 mph (160 kph). Kootenai County deputies arrested the teen Monday ... Read More...

Bill to Legalize Hemp Passes Idaho House

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill that would legalize hemp by aligning Idaho state law with the federal Farm Bill has passed the House. The Post Register reports the bill passed overwhelmingly on Monday, with only ... Read More...

Driver In Pedestrian Death Held On Probation Violation

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man sentenced to probation in a traffic crash that killed a pedestrian has been arrested on a suspected probation violation. KTVB-television reports 43-year-old Adam Poulson of E... Read More...

Police: Caldwell Woman Made Up Drive-By Shooting Story

CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) — Police say a Caldwell woman invented a story of a drive-by shooting to conceal that she was actually shot in her home. The Idaho Statesman reports that 49-year-old Aurora Quedaza told ... Read More...

Semi-Truck Involved in I-90 Crash Was Carrying Missiles

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Idaho State Police say a semi-truck that crashed on Interstate 90 on Friday night was carrying 16 2,000-pound missiles. The Spokesman Review reports the 47-year-old driver, Mark W. ... Read More...

Lewiston Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A north-central Idaho man is facing multiple child pornography charges after police say he possessed and uploaded the illicit images. The Lewiston Tribune reports 31-year-old Scott B.J... Read More...

Second Pedestrian in Boise Crash Dies

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Family members say an 89-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street with his wife in Boise several days ago has died. Boise television station KTVB reports Bob Goar d... Read More...

Yellowstone Begins Capturing Bison to Control Herd Numbers

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — The capturing of hundreds of bison in Yellowstone National Park began Thursday as part of a continuing effort to manage the herd's population in the park. Park official... Read More...

School Districts Work to Combat Computer Viruses and Hacking

RIGBY, Idaho (AP) — School officials in Idaho are working to combat the ever-growing rise of computer viruses and hacking of school data. School districts are easy targets for viruses and malware due to thei... Read More...

Utah Teacher Forces Student to Wash Off Ash Wednesday Cross

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A teacher in the predominantly Mormon state of Utah was placed on administrative leave after she forced a Catholic student to wash off the Ash Wednesday cross from his forehead. William... Read More...