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Scorching Heat Wave Persists Across Idaho and Washington, Urgent Health Warnings Issued

Spokane, WA — Residents in parts of Idaho and Washington are facing sweltering temperatures as an excessive heat warning continues through 10 p.m. PDT Wednesday. Daytime temperatures are soaring between 100 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit, providing little respite even after sundown with overnight lows sticking stubbornly in the mid-60s to mid-70s. This heatwave impacts various regions, including North and North Central Idaho as well as Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. The …

Doomsday Prophet Sentenced to Death: Idaho Jury Finds Chad Daybell Guilty on All Triple Murder Charges

BOISE, Idaho – Chad Daybell, also known as the “Doomsday Prophet,” has been sentenced to death after a jury found him guilty on all counts in his triple murder case in Idaho. The verdict was unanimous, with the jury deliberating for a total of eight hours before reaching a decision this morning. The charges stemmed from the murders of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Daybell’s previous wife, Tammy. The victims’ bodies were discovered buried in …

Final Arguments Set in Trial of Idaho Man Accused of Killing Wife and Children

BOISE, Idaho – Closing arguments are set to take place on Wednesday in the trial of Chad Daybell, an Idaho man accused of murdering his wife and his new girlfriend’s two youngest children. The trial, which has spanned approximately two months, has been filled with bizarre and gruesome testimony from numerous witnesses. Throughout the proceedings, prosecutors have laid out a compelling case against Daybell, alleging that he played a role in the deaths of his …

Final arguments in trial of Idaho man accused of killing wife and girlfriend’s children to be heard by jurors

Boise, Idaho – Prosecutors are set to deliver their closing arguments to the jury on Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife and two young children of his new girlfriend. The trial of Chad Daybell has spanned nearly two months, with a multitude of witnesses providing at times bizarre and gruesome testimony. Throughout the trial, details have emerged surrounding the deaths of Daybell’s wife, Tammy Daybell, and his new girlfriend …

Idaho Inmate Pleads Guilty to Escape After Hospital Attack: Facing Potential Life Sentence

BOISE, Idaho – An Idaho inmate who escaped custody from a hospital in March, following a violent altercation with corrections officers, has pleaded guilty to escape charges. Skylar Meade, the inmate in question, entered his plea in 4th District Court on Wednesday, facing the potential of additional felony enhancements that could extend his sentence. The incident unfolded on March 20 at a Boise hospital as officers from the Idaho Department of Correction were preparing to …

Former Roommate of Idaho College Murder Victims Shares Emotional Regrets and Memories

Moscow, Idaho – Former roommates of four University of Idaho students who were tragically killed in an off-campus house in November 2022 are still grappling with the aftermath of the unimaginable events that unfolded there. Ashlin Couch, who had lived in the sixth bedroom of the house until May 2022, expressed her deep sorrow and the lingering sense of loss during a recent interview. Reflecting on the tragic incident, Couch mentioned how she wishes she …

Suspect in Idaho Falls Home Invasion Murder Revealed Shocking Details in Jail Video Call

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – A suspect in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man was reportedly seen in a newly released jail video call discussing the alleged murder with multiple individuals. Lance Broncho, 23, is facing charges including first-degree murder, felony aggravated battery, felony robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to the incident. During a preliminary hearing on April 23, prosecutors revealed a redacted phone call between …

Tragic Weekend in Idaho: Multiple Fatal Car Accidents Claim Lives of 4 People

In Boise, Idaho, last weekend marked a series of tragic and fatal car accidents that sent shockwaves throughout the state. The incidents claimed the lives of four individuals, including a juvenile, in various crashes across Canyon County and beyond. Among the casualties were a young person from Melba, Idaho, involved in a collision at Southside Boulevard and Melmont Road. The crash, which also injured two others, occurred when the juvenile failed to stop at a …

Idaho State Police Investigate Multiple Homicides Linked to Inmate Escape

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – A disturbing series of events unfolded in Twin Falls, Idaho, as the Idaho State Police investigate a string of homicides connected to the escape of two prisoners and their alleged accomplice. The escapees, Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, evaded custody after a violent altercation with officers in Boise. The duo fled in a stolen vehicle, continuing their crime spree across Idaho. Their path ultimately led them to encounter 83-year-old James L. …

Inmate Capture Leads to Idaho Homicides Investigation Amidst Dramatic Escape Story

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a series of unfortunate events that unfolded in their state on Thursday. The incident involves the escape of an inmate and his suspected accomplice, leading to multiple homicides being uncovered along the way. The escaped individuals, identified as Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour, managed to flee a hospital in Boise after assaulting officers. Authorities believe that the pair then embarked on a crime spree …