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Baseball Recap: Taven Ebert's big game can't quite lead Grangeville over Orofino
Grangeville and Orofino squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Grangeville had to settle for second. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Orofino Maniacs. Grangeville has struggled against Orofino recently, as their contest on Saturday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Lenore Resident Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession
LENORE - A routine patrol stop conducted by an Idaho County Deputy on May 17, 2024, at approximately 1:03 PM, led to the arrest of a Lenore resident. The deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 13 in Lenore, Idaho, due to an expired registration.
Idaho schools triumph at state: Potlatch, Orofino, Moscow baseball, Genesee defends title
LEWISTON, ID- It was a successful, yet historic weekend for four Idaho high schools. Three baseball programs and one softball program won state banners in their respective classifications. Starting in the 1A classification, the Potlatch Loggers squared off against the Kendrick Tigers. Jack Clark was named Idaho sports player of...
Lenore Resident Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession
LENORE - A routine patrol stop conducted by an Idaho County Deputy on May 17, 2024, at approximately 1:03 PM, led to the arrest of a Lenore resident. The deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 13 in Lenore, Idaho, due to an expired registration.
Softball Recap: Glenns Ferry sees their postseason come to a close
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Glenns Ferry can now relate to. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Clearwater Valley Rams on Thursday. Glenns Ferry just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
UTV verses deer sends one to the hospital
ELK RIVER - The Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 1:00 AM, 7 miles west of Elk River. A 2020 Polaris General UTV driven by a 26-year-old male from Lewiston, ID, and his passenger, a 55-year-old male from Juliaetta, were traveling westbound on Highway 8 near milepost 46 when the vehicle struck a deer. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it overturned.
Bryan Kohberger defense grills detective over newly revealed phone records in Idaho murders case
Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger appeared in a Latah County courtroom as part of his defense team’s efforts to compel prosecutors to reveal more of the evidence they plan to use in his upcoming trial. The 29-year-old criminology PhD student is awaiting trial for the stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, who were killed on November 13, 2022, at their off-campus house in Moscow.Mr Kohberger’s defense team has claimed he was driving around looking at stars at the time of the murders and argue prosecutors have not handed all...
One person dead, one injured after rollover crash in north Idaho
NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho — One person is dead after a rollover crash in Nez Perce County near Tammany Creek Road on Saturday. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office (NPCSO), deputies arrived and found a Ford pickup that was driven off the road and rolled into a field. Both passengers were ejected from the truck.
Orofino Maniacs wins state baseball title, honors fallen teammate
Usually in sports, the result on the scoreboard is what matters, but sometimes the athletes play for much more than themselves — or the victory. The Orofino Maniacs won their first Idaho Class 2A state baseball championship in a decade with an 8-4 decision over the Grangeville Bulldogs on Saturday at Halliwell Park in Pocatello.
Softball Recap: Rilee Diffin can't quite lead Orofino over New Plymouth
Orofino and New Plymouth squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Orofino had to settle for second. They fell just short of the New Plymouth Pilgrims by a score of 12-11. Orofino was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as New Plymouth apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Baseball Game Preview: Orofino Takes on Wendell
The Orofino Maniacs will square off against the Wendell Trojans at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Orofino is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Orofino is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They narrowly escaped...
Idaho requires Kootenai Health to separate from Syringa in antitrust move
BOISE, Idaho – Hospital system consolidation has been on the rise nationally for decades. Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador made an antitrust push against healthcare mergers on Thursday by announcing a consent decree ordering the division of Kootenai Health and Syringa Hospital and Clinics. Kootenai Health purchased Clearwater...
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office Announces Seat Belt Mobilization
LEWISTON - The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office has announced a new seat belt enforcement initiative aimed at reducing preventable accidents and fatalities on the road. This effort reflects the Sheriff's Office's commitment to ensuring the safety of Idaho's residents and visitors. Starting May 20th, there will be increased patrols...
OHS Forestry Team Earns 3rd Place Recognition at Idaho State Forestry Contest
OROFINO - On May 9, 2024, eight students from Orofino High School’s Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Forestry (FWF) class participated in the 41st Idaho State Forestry Contest in Farragut State Park (Athol, ID). There were nearly 200 student participants from all over the state. The annual contest assesses students' forestry skills and resource management knowledge. Each student must complete nine assessments on the following topics: Map Reading, Tree Measurement, Noxious Weeds, Log Scaling, Native Tree/Shrub Identification, Tree Health, Soil and Water Quality, Compass and Pacing, and Silviculture.
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