North Fork
CRIME & SAFETY
Investigation Underway After Fatal Crash on US 95
TENSED – The Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 11:23 AM on May 14, 2024, on US 95 near milepost 379. The collision involved a grey 2019 Ford Escape, driven by a 45-year-old female from Pullman, Washington, and a 2020 Volvo Tractor Trailer operated by a 31-year-old male from Toledo, Ohio.
Idaho inmate who escaped from hospital in violent ambush pleads guilty
An inmate who escaped custody in Idaho following a "brazen, violent" prison break has pleaded guilty during a court appearance.Skylar Meade went on the run while undergoing medical treatment for self-inflicted wounds at a hospital in Boise. He was eventually re-captured after a 36-hour manhunt.Three law enforcement officers were shot and wounded during the violent escape.Meade entered a guilty plea to charges of prison escape and persistent violator in an Ada County courtroom on Wednesday, reported KTVB7.The 31-year-old inmate was serving a 20-year sentence for shooting at a sheriff during a high-speed chase. He had been transferred to the...
Content of two closed hearings in Idaho case against Bryan Kohberger could help set trial
“My job is to try to keep on a balance here, a neutral balance, where when we get to the trial — if we ever get there — that it will be fair,” said Judge John Judge, who is overseeing the murder case.
Family of Lewiston native killed in prison files tort claim against Idaho Dept. of Corrections
BOISE, Idaho - The family of Lewiston, ID native, Milo Warnock, who was violently killed, has filed a tort claim against the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Centurion Health. Warnock was killed in December of 2023 inside of his Kuna, ID jail cell. Warnock's family says they were told...
Bryan Kohberger hearings postponed to next week
MOSCOW, Idaho – Two closed hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week were postponed in the trial of quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger. The hearings have been rescheduled to May 23 and 30. According to the State of Idaho Judicial branch, the proceedings will be open to the public unless Judge John Judge deems a certain topic too sensitive for the public to be present.
Backcountry Skier Dies After Being Buried in Idaho Avalanche
CHALLIS - Officials say an experienced backcountry skier was killed after they were caught in an avalanche in southern-central Idaho on Friday. Late Friday morning, two experienced backcountry skiers were traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho’s Lost River Range. According to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, while downclimbing to their...
Idaho State Police patrol lieutenant finds silver lining in challenging situations
POCATELLO — Members of law enforcement make numerous sacrifices over their career. They give up time with family, they give their physical and mental strength, and sometimes they even give their life. For Idaho State Police Patrol Lt. Todd Orr, National Police Week is a time to remember the many sacrifices that members of law enforcement have made and continue to make to help strengthen the community they serve. “A...
Idaho's fallen officers honored at annual candlelight vigil
BOISE, Idaho — Community members and law enforcement honored Idaho's fallen officers during a candlelight vigil Wednesday. The annual event was held in conjunction with National Police Week at the Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial in Meridian, which was created several decades ago. A couple of hundred people from around...
K9 officers from throughout Idaho participate in skills competition
Over 50 officers and K9s from throughout Idaho came to Idaho Falls last week for weeklong training and education that culminated in a skills competition at Sandy Downs Friday. The Idaho Police Canine Association hosted the K9 conference, which brought together the 50 groups and connected them with industry experts and trainers nationwide to learn agitation and other skills that can be applied in each department. Idaho Falls Police Officers...
Three skiers die in two separate avalanches in Utah, Idaho
Three men recently died after being buried by two separate avalanches in Idaho and Utah, authorities say. Search crews recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers on Friday after they were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City a day earlier, officials said. The men — 23-year-old Andrew Cameron of Utah and 32-year-old Austin Mallet of Montana — were killed in the snowslide...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.