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‘Kidnapped’: Family at center of Bundy-led protests sues St. Luke’s, police, Idaho agency
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — The parents of the baby at the center of a child welfare case that prompted protests at hospitals led by far-right activist Ammon Bundy have filed a lawsuit naming St. Luke’s Health System, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the city of Meridian and several individuals.
Nampa homeowners upset with developer after flooding issues
BOISE, Idaho — The newly built Southern Ridge neighborhood in Nampa has a group of neighbors feeling helpless. "I want my home back," homeowner Melissa-Jo Rivera told KTVB. "I want my kids to have their home." About seven different homeowners started to experience flooding in their backyards over wintertime.
Southern Idaho man Convicted of Murder for Killing his Mother's Alleged Killer
A Nampa man has been convicted of killing his mother’s alleged killer. Raul Cuevas, 32, fatally stabbed 39-year-old Jesus Urrutia on March 29, 2023, a jury declared Tuesday following a five-day trial. Urrutia was suspected of killing Cuevas’s mother, 52-year-old Michelle Luna, on March 28 at Luna’s Nampa residence.
Boise forum focuses on wildfire risks
BOISE — Wildfires are increasingly becoming a threat nationwide and the impacts to communities linger long after the flames are extinguished. Leaders from around the country met April 29 at the National Interagency Fire Center to discuss how to reduce risk of fire damage and how to address the needs after a fire.
Nampa residents to vote on $38 million transportation bond
This election cycle, Nampa residents will vote on whether they want to renew a 20 year term transportation bond expiring in August. The $38 million bond would be funded by property taxes and go towards five different transportation projects: a large-scale extension of Highway 16, a redesign of the Midland and Marketplace intersection, a four lane connection between 12th and 11th Avenue South and sidewalk improvements at six schools.
Idaho prison escapee pleads guilty
Idaho inmate pleads guilty to escaping hospital after correctional officers are attacked. An Idaho inmate who slipped custody after the correctional officers guarding him were attacked at a hospital has pleaded guilty to escape. Skylar Meade entered the plea in 4th District Court on Wednesday. The escape happened March 20, after Meade was taken to a Boise hospital for treatment. Prosecutors say an accomplice shot the correctional officers guarding Meade so the two men could flee. They were both arrested the next day. Meade faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in July.
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