POWELL – State investigation is ongoing into last week’s fuel tanker truck accident that resulted in the spillage of hundreds of gallons of gasoline and blockage of U.S. Highway 12 for several hours. Fuel cleanup is anticipated to last approximately a week.

Motorists can expect a four-day traffic detour in Kooskia later this month for planned bridge inspection by the Idaho Transportation Department.

KOOSKIA – To assist those impacted by recent flooding, a multi-agency resource center (MARC) will be available to the public on Tuesday, April 16, at Kooskia City Hall from 3:30 to 8 p.m.

GRANGEVILLE -- On Friday, March 29, a 12-person jury in Grangeville found Jessica L. Colpitts, 34, guilty of first-degree murder of Samantha S. Fignani.

More snow, and several days of it, are on its way, starting Saturday, Feb. 23.

GRANGEVILLE – Jury trials are tentatively set this fall for two Cottonwood sisters charged with attempting to hire individuals to murder their neighbor.

District Court arraignments are set Feb. 25 for two Greencreek sisters charged with attempting to contract the murder of a neighbor.

Stolen vehicles, a torched home, and a trail of crime across two states.

GREENCREEK – Investigators state a neighbor dispute is what led two Greencreek sisters to allegedly contract his murder to solve the matter.

GREENCREEK — Two Cottonwood women are in custody, following their arrests Thursday, Jan. 24, on criminal solicitation to commit murder.

A White Bird man sought on a Nez Perce County warrant netted felony charges last week after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement and hiding within a north side Grangeville home.

Prison time is pending for a Kamiah man sentenced this month in connection to a 2017 fatality crash.

Idaho State Police is seeking the public’s help in locating two unidentified persons to assist its investigation of single-vehicle fatality accident at Riggins last year.

Reports of gunfire and fisticuffs ended with one man hospitalized for head wounds, and several others arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in the aftermath of two unrelated bar fights reported in Elk City and Cottonwood on New Year’s Eve.

Two arrests made last week in connection to a series of reported buTwo arrests made last week in connection to a series of reported burglaries in the Selway Road area are part of an ongoing investigation into additional incidents – including a house fire that may be related.rglaries in the Selway Road area are part of an ongoing investigation into additional incidents – including a house fire that may be related.

Two men have been arrested as the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) investigation continues into a series of reported burglaries in the Selway Road area. ICSO also stated a suspicious structure fire, reported Dec. 31, is being investigated by the agency and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Idaho State Police is seeking the public’s help in locating two unidentified persons to assist its investigation of single-vehicle fatality accident at Riggins last year.

A Kooskia man received non-incapacitating injuries following a single-vehicle rollover accident on U.S. Highway 12 last week.

- A 16-year-old Kooskia male has been charged with making threats of violence involving firearms at Clearwater Valley Jr./Sr. High School (CVJSHS). - “I want to thank the administration for their thoughtfulness and the way they reacted to the situation,” said parent Susan Graves

A 16-year-old Kooskia male was arrested this morning, Dec. 14, and charged with making threats of violence involving firearms at Clearwater Valley Jr./Sr. High School (CVJSHS).

Two Clearwater women were transported for medical evaluation following a single-vehicle rollover accident on State Highway 13 last Friday, Dec. 7.

Assistance efforts are under way for an Elk City family that lost its home and personal property in a fire last Friday evening, Dec. 7. Clothing donations have been made, and the American Red Cross has responded with monetary assistance and community referrals to other agencies for Charlie and Sheri Yarborough

County sheriff’s deputies will be saving money on razors as the agency has relaxed its policy on growing beards, a change that will also benefit local charities. “If you want to grow a beard, it’s going to cost you,” said Idaho County Sheriff Doug Giddings.

A Craigmont woman received minor injuries in a two-car crash on the Grangeville truck route last Friday afternoon, Nov. 2. Ruth Greiner, 56, was transported to Syringa Hospital for treatment.

A 15-year-old male has been charged in connection with an Aug. 27 bomb threat hoax at Grangeville High School. However, no further information will be available as the records are not public due to the suspect being a juvenile.

There will be no parole for convicted murderer Bryan Lankford. The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole released its decision last week to deny parole to Lankford, 59, following a hearing held Oct. 17.

Last week, Idaho State Police and allied law enforcement agencies conducted a two-day emphasis patrol on area highways that resulted in drug seizures and arrests.

A Payette man received minor injuries following a semi-truck rollover outside White Bird last week. Wayne E. Irvin, 56, was transported to Syringa Hospital in Grangeville for treatment.

It was a fortunate discovery for homeowners who detected an early Sunday morning blaze that firefighters were able to contain within the residence’s kitchen area. No injuries were reported from the Oct. 21 incident, reported at 3:18 a.m. at the Jim and Patty Suhr home at the corner of Crooks and Harrison streets. The home is insured.