Idaho inmate sentenced to life for attacking correctional officer

BOISE, Idaho — Elijah Joseph Grant St. Onge, a 32-year-old inmate at the Idaho Maximum Security Prison, has been sentenced to life in prison with 10 years fixed for the aggravated battery of a correctional officer. The sentence, handed down by Ada County …

Idaho Fish & Game urges Island Park residents to use bear preventions

Island Park - Idaho (CBS2) — ISLAND PARK, Idaho — The Idaho Fish and Game is urging residents and visitors in Island Park and surrounding areas to securely store their garbage and other attractants following recent reports of bears accessing unsecured …

Idaho Sierra Club holds 'emergency picket' against public land sale proposal

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho chapter of the Sierra Club is organizing an "emergency picket" tonight to advocate for the preservation of public lands. This action follows Senator Mike Lee of Utah's indication that he will revise his original …

Man gets up to life in prison for aggravated battery on Idaho correctional officer

Elijah Joseph Grant St. Onge was sentenced Thursday for aggravated battery on a correctional officer at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. BOISE, Idaho — A 32-year-old man was sentenced to up to life in prison Thursday for aggravated battery on a …

Idaho lawsuit ends, progressing the child gender-affirming care ban

Boise, ID (CBS2) — There are various reactions to the dismissal of the Poe v. Labrador lawsuit. The decision to dismiss the case was made after the transgender minors suing Idaho's law moved out of state, according to an Idaho Capital Sun article. What …

Idaho doctor, patients sue over new law halting public benefits to immigrants in US unlawfully

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Idaho Youth Challenge Academy celebrates graduation of Class

LEWISTON, Idaho — The Idaho Youth Challenge Academy marked a significant milestone with the graduation of Class 25-1 at Lewiston High School on June 21. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 111 cadets who completed a transformative 22-week program …

BYU–Idaho Musical Ensembles Present “Hymns of Praise” Concert This Thursday

Article: Three musical ensembles from BYU–Idaho will unite this Thursday evening for a special performance titled Hymns of Praise. The University Choir, Women’s Chorus, and University Orchestra will come together to present a spiritually uplifting concert …

Chalk Fest to return to Idaho Fall’s Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho prepares for their annual Chalk Fest, which will be held Saturday, July 12th. Amy Thompson, the museum’s Development Director said the festival almost didn’t happen until it was requested by a community member. “We had …

How Supreme Court ruling on Planned Parenthood funding impacts Idaho