Idaho News for Dec 2nd - 5th

Utility examines possible site for nuclear plant in SW Idaho Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA AP BOISE, Idaho -- A large utility is considering building its first nuclear power plant Payette County, northwest of Boise, a company official says

Idaho: Guilty Plea in Abduction New York Times - United States By AP A man who killed the family of two young siblings and then sexually abused the children before killing one of them at a remote Montana campsite

Idaho nuke research lab operator must pay $123750 fine Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 2:37 PM- IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The company that runs the Idaho National Laboratory must pay a $123750 fine for violating federal nuclear safety

Grizzly cubs born in Idaho, sent to San Diego Zoo Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 2:32 PM- ISLAND PARK, Idaho - Two grizzly cubs that began their lives near Yellowstone National Park are now in the San Diego Zoo.

Idaho sweeps double-header Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA The Idaho Stampede made the most of being at home with two consecutive wins last weekend in front of the local fans. Sloppy would be the best way to

Idaho Stampede Acquire Luke Jackson NBA.com - USA 4, 2007 – The Idaho Stampede today announced the acquisition of forward/guard Luke Jackson. Jackson, who will wear jersey number 9, is expected to be

Another SE Idaho field infected with microscopic potato pest Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA By KEITH RIDLER AP WRITER BOISE, Idaho -- Another field in southeastern Idaho is infected with a microscopic wormlike pest that attacks potato plants.

New sex allegations test Sen. Craig's boldness Chicago Tribune - United States Larry E. Craig, R-Idaho, told the nation he would resign within weeks because of the uproar over his arrest in a sex sting in an airport men's room.

Escaped wolf shot by authorities in southwestern Idaho Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 1:48 PM- MURPHY, Idaho - A 180-pound escaped domesticated wolf has been killed in remote southwestern Idaho, ending the weeklong search for the

Craig denies report of sexual encounters, vows to serve out term Kansas City Star - MO,USA Larry Craig, an Idaho Republican, on Monday denied a newspaper report that he had sexual encounters with several men over the last two decades and vowed to

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Idaho Boy The Associated Press - BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man who murdered the family of two young siblings, then sexually abused the children before killing one of them at a remote Montana

Evel Knievel dies after wheelchair fails to clear doorway The Serious Sports News Network (satire) - Chicago,IL,USA His escapades included jumps over Greyhound buses and a failed attempt to clear Idaho's famed Snake Canyon. Knievel suffered nearly forty broken bones

mccarthy completes $122M Idaho medical center project Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA Inc. said Monday it recently completed construction of a $122 million patient tower at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

Idaho Reporter: Craig's Alleged Sex Partners Approached Paper Editor & Publisher - USA Larry Craig (R-Idaho) says the claims of such trysts began within days of his previous story alleging the embattled senator's secret gay lifestyle

Television series to be filmed in Rexburg, Idaho Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 2:27 PM- REXBURG, Idaho - The sleepy eastern Idaho town of Rexburg is making a pitch to Hollywood. Rexburg native Troy Hinckley says his Out of

AT&T buys Edge Wireless for undisclosed price Houston Chronicle - United States Company spokesman Michael Coe declined to say how much AT&T is paying for the company that has 172000 subscribers in northern California, Oregon, Idaho and

Idaho News and Stories for Nov 10-15th

Special Olympics will conduct test run in Feb. for Idaho World Games BOISE -- The Special Olympics World Winter Games has a test run of sorts and it happens in Idaho in just over 100 days. It will give us a good idea of what

Idaho Falls Historic photographs and pictures Idaho Falls Historical photos. Here are a few photos of Idaho Falls, in the early 1900's. It's amazing to see how much Idaho Falls has changed over time.

Boise Businessman Walt Minnick Will Run for Idaho's First District Cecil Andrus will travel with Minnick for a campaign tour, which starts at 9 am on the College of Idaho steps in Caldwell. He'll announce in Boise at the

Crawforth: Idaho should more strongly support emerging companies Idaho's government should do more to support Idaho's emerging companies, many of which are high-tech, Treetop Technologies Inc. founder and Chairman Jason

Idaho-Gonzaga; Xavier-Miami(Ohio) Previews The Idaho Vandals and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at McCarthey Athletic Center

Viruses Intrigue Yellowstone Researchers A study by researchers at Montana State University and the Idaho National Laboratory concludes that certain viruses appear to migrate around Yellowstone on

Gonzaga and Idaho clash in Spokane Idaho opened the season against an overmatched Cascade College squad on Friday, and the result was a lopsided 110-52 victory.

Boise State, Idaho gear up for annual showdown By TODD DVORAK But to the casual observer, the annual meeting between Boise State and Idaho would seem more of a game scheduled for the sake of tradition

Idaho History: Where are all of those once-bustling Idaho towns? By Arthur Hart - Special to the Idaho Statesman We call some of them ghost towns because nobody lives there anymore, but we continue to call other Idaho

Risk Placement Services Makes Appointments in Arizona, Idaho Also, Tom Webster, has joined the company as an underwriter/broker in Boise, Idaho. He is a graduate of Boise State University. Previously, he worked in

News for the Gem State Nov 5th - 9th

FBI and Idaho Falls Police Search for 'Safari Hat Robber' KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Idaho Falls Police say they have an idea of who the armed man who robbed the Rite Stop convenience store in Idaho Falls over the weekend is, and the suspect

Second-year coach sees improvement for revamped Idaho State SportingNews.com - USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- With a tough early schedule and plans for a tough defense, Joe O'Brien is starting his second year as Idaho State University's head

6:36 pm -- Idaho coach Robb Akey upbeat about program, eager to ... IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA Idaho football coach Robb Akey visited the Canyon County Vandal Booster luncheon Wednesday in Nampa. Despite his team's 1-9 record, Akey remained upbeat

Idaho coach wants improvement after second 4-win season KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 7, 2007 8:44 PM ET MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - Idaho basketball coach George Pfeifer says a front line of players 6-foot-8 or taller will help the

Soapbox Idaho Falls: Hitting the Streets Part I KIDK - Idaho Falls,ID,USA By Abbey Gibb Tonight marks the second of our four night series we're calling "Soapbox Idaho Falls." Two weeks ago we gave the city a forum, a microphone,

Railroad Crossing Closed in Idaho Falls KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Drivers who usually cross the railroad tracks at 19th Street and Yellowstone in Idaho Falls are being forced to find another way to get to their destination

N. Idaho city appeals water decision in Washington state Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA AP MOSCOW, Idaho -- Officials in this north Idaho city, saying they are trying to protect the city's water supply, have filed an appeal to stop a

Native Taters offers genuine Idaho tast and charm Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA ... at the window every time you visit Native Taters and the Lauritsens are truly inspired to offer an uniquely Idaho taste with a genuinely Idaho charm

US man sentenced to 30 years in plot to blow up pipelines International Herald Tribune - France Reynolds was arrested after authorities said he tried to meet a purported al-Qaida contact about 25 miles from a motel in Pocatello, Idaho

Officials blame party balloons for brief E. Idaho power outage KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 6, 2007 1:34 PM ET REXBURG, Idaho (AP) - Utility officials are blaming a cluster of metallic, party balloons for knocking out power to nearly

Case of Idaho Convicted Murderer Goes to the Supreme Court Fox 12 Boise - Nampa,ID,USA Canyon County, Idaho -- The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case regarding convicted murder Maxwell Hoffman. Hoffman was sentenced to death over 18

Woman on ride-along says Idaho officer acted appropriately KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 6, 2007 3:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho woman who wanted to go for a police ride-along after seeing an episode of "Cops" on television

Idaho Eyes a Swap: Teacher Pay Raises for Job Protections Education Week News - Bethesda,MD,USA A $59 million plan from the Idaho Department of Education could raise annual salaries for some teachers in the state by thousands of dollars,

Woman on ride-along says Idaho officer acted appropriately Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA BOISE, Idaho - Natalia Solmon got the urge to do a citizen's ride-along with a sheriff's officer after watching an episode of the television series "Cops

After death, Idaho family learns father's secret generosity Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA LEWISTON, Idaho - Richard Wester kept many secrets from his family until he died a year ago this week. There were the weekly visits the Lewiston man made to

Idaho gas prices soar amid higher oil prices, Iran uncertainty KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 6, 2007 10:34 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - With crude oil hovering at $95 a barrel, gas in Idaho - and the rest of the country - has gotten more

Soapbox Idaho Falls: The Bear Issue KIDK - Idaho Falls,ID,USA By Abbey Gibb Tonight marks the first of our four night series we're calling "Soapbox Idaho Falls." We start tonight with the issue of bears