Report: Bus carrying high school marching band tips over on Idaho highway, killing 1October 10th, 2009 Report: High school band's bus crashes in IdahoINKOM, Idaho — An Idaho television station is reporting that a bus carrying members of a high school marching band has tipped over on an Idaho highway, killing one adult. KPVI-TV says that at least three people remained trapped inside the bus Saturday evening.
90-year-old Idaho Falls man begins pursuit of master's degree in businessSeptember 16th, 2009 90-year-old Idaho man seeks master's degreeIDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Clyde Wagnon retired 25 years ago and decided he didn't like it. So the 90-year-old Idaho Falls resident is going back to school, pursuing a master's degree in business administration.
Conservation groups urge federal judge to block next month's wolf hunts in Idaho, MontanaAugust 21st, 2009 Groups try to block Idaho, Montana wolf huntsMISSOULA, Mont. — Conservation groups are asking a federal judge in Missoula to block fall wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana.
Mother's boyfriend arrested in case of Idaho boy found dead in canalAugust 19th, 2009 Mother's boyfriend jailed in death of Idaho boyBOISE, Idaho — An Idaho newspaper is reporting that police have made an arrest in connection with the disappearance and death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill. The Idaho Statesman says Daniel Ehrlick Jr.
Pa. woman killed by falling tree branch in one of world's biggest parks days after NY accidentAugust 6th, 2009 Tree branch kills Pa. woman days after NY accidentPHILADELPHIA — A woman jogging in a Philadelphia park has been killed by a falling tree branch just days after a similar incident in New York's Central Park left a man comatose.
'Gilligan's Island' actress to cast away contents of eastern Idaho home at auctionJuly 30th, 2009 'Gilligan's Island' actress has auction in IdahoIDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Dawn Wells, the actress who played Mary Ann on TV's "Gilligan's Island," plans to cast away the contents of her eastern Idaho home at an auction on Saturday. The 71-year-old native Idahoan has kept a home in the Driggs area for about 15 years and now lives near Palm Springs, Calif.
American, Canadian leaders criticize northern border policyJuly 14th, 2009 Officials complain about US northern border policyBOISE, Idaho — Officials from the United States and Canada say that American northern border policy, shaped by terrorism concerns and Mexican border issues, is negatively impacting Pacific Northwest communities. The critical comments emerged during an annual meeting this week of lawmakers, researchers and policy experts from around the region and Canada.
Idaho baby sitter charged with having sex with 14-year-old boy she was hired to watchJuly 9th, 2009 Idaho woman accused of having sex with 14-year-oldPOST FALLS, Idaho — An Idaho woman face charges that she had sex with a 14-year-old boy that she was hired to watch in August 2007. KXLY-TV reported Tuesday that 28-year-old Summer Nelson, of Post Falls, was charged Monday with four counts of lewd conduct with a child.
Montana woman uses chicken therapy to comfort seniors, others recovering from illness, injuryJune 20th, 2009 Montana woman uses chickens as therapistsPOLSON, Mont. — Therapy dogs can be a comfort for seniors and those recovering from illnesses and injuries.
Israeli woman survives attempt at suicide by train, video captured on closed circuit TVJune 2nd, 2009 Woman survives attempt at suicide by trainJERUSALEM — An Israeli woman laid herself on the tracks just before a train roared through a crossing in an apparent suicide attempt. But seconds after the train passed, she got up and walked away almost unhurt.
Michigan man cutting tree with chain saw accidentally hits wife in neck, killing herMay 11th, 2009 Mich. man kills wife with chain saw in accidentOTSEGO, Mich. — Michigan authorities say a man working in his yard accidentally killed his wife with a chain saw.
Falling tree nearly slices house in half in Ga., killing 7-year-old boy and injuring 2 othersMay 9th, 2009 Boy killed, 2 others injured as tree falls on homeROSSVILLE, Ga. — A boy died and two other people were injured by a giant oak tree that toppled onto a home in northwest Georgia, nearly slicing the house in half, authorities said.
Severe storms cross Southeast, possible tornadoes in Ala., Ga.; 1 Miss. woman killed by treeMay 4th, 2009 Miss. woman killed by tree; storms hit SoutheastATLANTA — Authorities say severe storms that rumbled across the Southeast killed one person, knocked out power to thousands and caused property damage in at least three states. A coroner says a 46-year-old Laurel, Mississippi, woman was killed when a tree fell on her while she was standing outside her home Sunday in the southeastern part of the state.
Severe storms cross Southeast, possible tornadoes in Alabama; 1 Miss. woman killed by treeMay 4th, 2009 Miss. woman killed by tree; storms cross SoutheastATLANTA — Authorities say severe storms that rumbled across the Southeast killed one person, knocked out power to thousands and caused property damage in at least three states. A coroner says a 46-year-old Laurel, Mississippi, woman was killed when a tree fell on her while she was standing outside her home Sunday in the southeastern part of the state.
Rockies OF Brad Hawpe has bruised neck, will be in uniform for Tuesday night's gameApril 28th, 2009 Hawpe has bruised neck, will suit up TuesdayDENVER — Colorado Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe has a bruise on the back of his neck after he was hit by a pickoff throw, but he will be in uniform for Tuesday night's game against the Padres. Hawpe was taken from the field in a cart with a brace around his neck after San Diego catcher Nick Hundley's throw to second base hit him in the sixth inning Monday night.