Judge upholds police search in rape case

A district court judge last week upheld the police search of a Columbia Falls man’s home who has been charged with sexually abusing children in the community.

Idaho DMV implements new license plate, permit laws

Idaho drivers will see multiple changes to Division of Motor Vehicles services this year following legislation passed during the 2025 session. The changes affect license plate designs, instruction permits, system security protocols and emergency contact information on driver records, with implementation dates spread between now and early 2026.

Idaho peels away from tabs

Registration stickers no longer required

The days of white knuckling the steering wheel while hoping the police officer behind you doesn’t notice your expired registration tabs are over. With the passage of HB 533 in February, and having taken effect on July 1, Idaho motorists are no longer required to display registration tabs on the corner of their license plates, nor will they receive them from the state.

Apple is shutting down 11 stores it had reopened a few weeks ago in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is shutting down 11 stores it had reopened a few weeks ago in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Apple is shutting down 11 stores it had reopened a few weeks ago in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is shutting down 11 stores it had reopened a few weeks ago in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Apple is shutting down 11 stores it had reopened a few weeks ago in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is shutting down 11 stores it had reopened a few weeks ago in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Coronavirus extends across West, Californians must stay home

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California governor orders statewide stay-at-home order

The Latest: UK reports sharp increase in 1-day death toll

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Coronavirus upsurge is taxing Kansas hospitals

TOPEKA, Kan. — Several dozen Kansas hospitals say they expect to deal with staffing shortages over the next week as the state continues to report an average of well over 1,000 new coronavirus cases a day.

The Latest: US sets another record for confirmed COVID cases

NEW YORK — The United States set another record for daily confirmed coronavirus cases as several states posted all-time highs, underscoring the vexing issue confronting the winner of the presidential race.

The Latest: US hits new high for 7-day avg with 86,352 cases

The United States has set another record for daily confirmed coronavirus cases as several states posted all-time highs Wednesday, underscoring the vexing issue confronting the winner of the presidential race.

The Latest: Sri Lanka lifting pandemic curfew to aid economy

Sri Lankan authorities will end a pandemic curfew imposed in parts of the country, saying people themselves should take the responsibility to avoid being infected the new coronavirus.

The Latest: Australia's Payne agrees WHO needs review

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Seattle schools to start with remote teaching

SEATTLE — The Seattle school board has voted unanimously to begin the academic year with remote teaching only.

The Latest: Seattle schools to start with remote teaching

SEATTLE — The Seattle school board has voted unanimously to begin the academic year with remote teaching only.

No. 23 NC State loses QB Leary to surgery for leg injury

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting quarterback Devin Leary could miss the rest of the regular season for No. 23 North Carolina State after having surgery Sunday for a leg injury suffered in a win against Duke.

No. 23 NC State loses QB Leary to surgery for leg injury

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting quarterback Devin Leary could miss the rest of the regular season for No. 23 North Carolina State after having surgery Sunday for a leg injury suffered in a win against Duke.

No. 23 NC State loses QB Leary to surgery for leg injury

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting quarterback Devin Leary could miss the rest of the regular season for No. 23 North Carolina State after having surgery Sunday for a leg injury suffered in a win against Duke.

No. 23 NC State loses QB Leary to surgery for leg injury

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting quarterback Devin Leary could miss the rest of the regular season for No. 23 North Carolina State after having surgery Sunday for a leg injury suffered in a win against Duke.