Alleged animal cruelty case in Coram settled with deferred prosecution agreement

A Coram woman accused of animal cruelty earlier this year received a deferred prosecution agreement in Flathead County District Court in late July.

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Beverly Jean Jacobs, 89

Beverly Jean Jacobs, 89, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2025, at Pinehurst Senior Community in Pinehurst, Idaho, where she had resided for the past three years. Beverly was born on July 28, 1936, in Genesee, Idaho, the daughter of the late George and Hila (Day) Erickson.

Beverly Jean Jacobs, 89

Beverly Jean Jacobs, 89, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2025, at Pinehurst Senior Community in Pinehurst, Idaho, where she had resided for the past three years. Beverly was born on July 28, 1936, in Genesee, Idaho, the daughter of the late George and Hila (Day) Erickson.

With sister in his heart, N. Idaho teen refurbishes Pinegrove Cemetery

Michael Gallus completes Eagle Scout project

With sister in his heart, Rathdrum teen refurbishes Pinegrove Cemetery

Michael Gallus completes Eagle Scout project

New Coeur d’Alene Temple breaks ground

Flathead Lake state parks see visitation declines

The state parks around Flathead Lake remained a popular destination last year, visitation data shows, but not matching the record-setting levels of the last two years.

The Latest: Tyson Foods to open medical clinics at US plants

OMAHA, Neb. -- Tyson Foods says it is planning to open medical clinics at several of its U.S. plants to improve the health of its workers and better protect them from the coronavirus.

The Latest: Advisers: Plasma treatment for virus needs study

WASHINGTON -- A group of medical experts advising the National Institutes of Health says there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against the use of plasma therapy for patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

The Latest: Iditarod champ won't defend title amid pandemic

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner said Monday that he won’t defend his title at next year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race because of restrictions and uncertainty over travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Los Angeles restaurants pivot amid restrictions

LOS ANGELES — Restaurant owners in Los Angeles County were trying to pivot Monday to a model that would keep them afloat when an order goes into effect Wednesday closing all dining for three weeks.

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Associated Press Michigan Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

The Latest: Hospitals in England face virus test shortages

LONDON -- Hospitals in England say a shortage of coronavirus tests in Britain is jeopardizing efforts to restore medical services and prepare for a potential surge in coronavirus cases this winter.

The Latest: Beijing has 7 locally transmitted virus cases

BEIJING — Officials in China’s capital are moving quickly to stem a new coronavirus outbreak after the discovery of seven cases the past two days.

The Latest: Suicide help line calls up 20% in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. — Officials in Mississippi say calls from people in the state to the national Suicide Prevention Lifeline have increased 20% since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Canada plans temperature checks for air travel

TORONTO — Air travelers in Canada will need to have their temperatures checked before they are allowed to board planes, although the country’s transport minister says the system will take months to get going.

The Latest: Texas has new high for virus hospitalizations

AUSTIN, Texas — Daily coronavirus hospitalizations in Texas have reached a new high for a third time in four days as state officials continue to loosen restrictions on public activities.

The Latest: Venezuela extends coronavirus lockdown into July

CARACAS, Venezuela — Authorities in Venezuela are extending its coronavirus lockdown keeping residents at home except for essential chores such as food shopping. The announcement Friday extends the lockdown through mid-July.

The Latest: Kremlin spokesman with virus home from hospital

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