STAFF REPORT

Coeur d'Alene man gets federal prison for $2.5 million wire fraud scheme

A man will spend almost four years in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar accounts receivable factoring scheme.

NIC board to hire new legal counsel

North Idaho College trustees are expected to choose new legal counsel during a special meeting Wednesday night.

Legislative tour begins Monday

80 elected leaders will visit businesses and more

Coppess said she hopes legislators come away with a clear understanding of what makes this region unique, "and why we need their help on legislative issues."

Police seek Florida fugitive

Police are searching for a man wanted on a warrant for skipping court in Florida, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Police raid yields drugs, guns, game camera

Police said a stolen game camera helped them locate a couple who allegedly possessed more than two pounds of methamphetamine and 14 firearms.

Presidential candidates qualify for Idaho general election ballot

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced the list of presidential candidates qualified for Idaho’s Nov. 5 general election ballot.

DUI patrols to increase through Labor Day

So far this summer, 70 people have died on the roads, according to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.

Whooping cough on the rise

Nineteen cases already in North Idaho

The majority of the cases are among those 0-18 years of age.

Program targets nursing shortage

Accelerated training expected to help fill healthcare jobs

Through the program, following completion of prerequisite courses, students with a bachelor's degree in another discipline are eligible to receive an accelerated education and training to become a nurse and receive their Bachelor of Science in nursing.

PHD: N. Idaho family exposed to rabid bat

People, pet receiving treatment for possible exposure

A family and a dog were recently exposed to a rabid bat in Kootenai County, according to Panhandle Health District.