Idaho

Building collapse near airport kills three and critically injures at least five more

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BOISE, ID – Three individuals lost their lives and five others are in critical condition following a devastating collapse of a building under construction near Boise Airport on Wednesday night, as per reports from the local fire department. The collapse, described as “catastrophic” by Division Chief of Operations Aaron Hummel, occurred at a privately-owned steel hangar. First responders arrived to a chaotic scene and immediately began efforts to secure the area and rescue victims. The …

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Abducted baby found dead in car, ‘naked’ dad found nearby

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IDAHO FALLS, ID – In a tragic incident that has shaken the state, a months-old infant, Zeke Best, was found dead in a forest region near Idaho Falls on Saturday. The discovery occurred just moments after the child’s father, Jeremy Albert Best, was found naked and speaking incoherently in the vicinity, according to the local police. The police began their search for the infant after a hunter reported seeing a man in a sleeping bag, …

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Authorities looking for murder suspect with abducted baby

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VICTOR, ID – Idaho authorities are on a manhunt for a suspect, considered to be armed and dangerous, in connection with a kidnapping and homicide case. The suspect is linked to the abduction of a 10-month-old infant from a home in Victor. Officials in Teton County have activated an Amber Alert across Idaho and Wyoming in an effort to locate the missing infant, identified as Zeke Gregory Best. The suspect in question, Jeremy Albert Best, …

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Homeowner shot to death by intruder

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TWIN FALLS, ID – Early on Thursday morning, a man from Twin Falls was fatally shot outside of his home. The police were alerted that a concerning disturbance took place around 2 a.m. on November 16, in the 800 block of Capri Drive. The homeowner reportedly heard a disruption outside of his house. After hearing this, he went to confront an intruder who was already inside of his vehicle. Upon their arrival, officers discovered that …

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School bus crash sends multiple kids to the hospital in critical condition

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A school bus transporting 30 teenagers from a YMCA summer camp in Idaho met with a tragic accident on a Friday afternoon. The bus overturned on State Highway 55 near Banks, leading to all passengers being airlifted to the hospital. Seven of the teens are reported to be in critical condition. The bus was returning from Horsethief Reservoir when the unfortunate incident occurred. The passengers, aged 13 to 18, were part of the Treasure Valley …

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Four people dead in residential shooting

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An unsettling event unfolded in northern Idaho on Sunday when a shooting left four people dead. The main suspect, a 31-year-old man and neighbor of the victims, was detained at the scene and is now in custody under suspicion of murder, as per the state police. Kellogg, a small city located approximately 36 miles east of Coeur d’Alene, is the focal point of an ongoing investigation by the Idaho State Police. Officers have been relentlessly …

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Abusive Idaho couple avoids jail time despite starving adopted daughter

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An Idaho couple found guilty of starving their adopted daughter to the brink of death will not face prison time, according to a recent ruling. Last week, Judge Darla Williamson sentenced Byron and Gwendalyn Buthman to four years of probation and 300 hours of community service, citing concerns that jail time would negatively impact the four other children they have adopted. The judge also withheld judgment, meaning that if the couple adheres to the terms …

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Idaho College Students All Likely Killed With ‘Rambo’ Style Knife

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According to reports, authorities are searching for a “Rambo”-style knife in connection with the grisly killings of four University of Idaho students. In an interview with the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday, Moscow Building Supply general manager Scott Jutte said that police had visited the store numerous times asking if any Ka-Bar knives had been sold. In an interview with the local paper, Jutte said “they specifically asked whether we carried Ka-Bar-style knives.” “If we did, …

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Four College Students Killed In Apparent Homicide

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The names of four University of Idaho students killed in an apparent quadruple homicide were released by police in Moscow, Idaho. Among the victims are Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee GonCalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho. There are limited details in this investigation, the Moscow Police Department (MPD) said in a statement Monday afternoon. “At this time, no one is …

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