Pullman, Wash., police chief on leave after domestic violence, sexual assault allegations
Pullman Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, who joined the department in 1992, was named in a protective order petition.
Aunt’s advice leads first-time lottery player to big win on Christmas Day in Maryland
Lilian Hernandez — a first-time lottery player from Silver Spring — won $50,000 from a $5 Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition game ...
Months after moving, this ‘extreme’ Boise restaurant is closing — ‘with heavy hearts’
A comfort-food-on-steroids concept, Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese was founded in 2012 in Coeur d’Alene, where the original ...
Unsupervised 5-year-old wandered out of a Boise school and was hit by a car, claim says
In December, the family accused city, county, school officials of negligence. The family may seek over $500,000 for the child’s injuries.
‘So excited’: Boise State, Penn State coaches share final thoughts ahead of Fiesta Bowl
The Nittany Lions’ James Franklin and the Broncos’ Spencer Danielson touched base on a variety of topics Monday.
Family dog stops man’s attempt to kidnap toddler from backyard, Florida cops say
A dog’s barking helped stop a man accused of trying to kidnap a 3-year-old boy from a backyard in Florida, authorities said.
‘Sweet’ cat saved from ‘heartbreaking’ hoarding situation in Florida. He needs a home
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Brevard said Crocket is waiting for a second chance after he ...
Being ‘bad at math’ is a pervasive concept. Can it be banished from schools?
The 74 shares insights from math education experts about the societal tendency to classify kids as “bad” or “good” at the ...
3-year-old with ‘beautiful laugh and smile’ mauled to death by dogs, Ohio police say
Police in Ohio are investigating after they say a 3-year-old girl was killed by two dogs. On Dec. 27, a man who identified ...
Angry 16-foot predator gets stuck in boat’s net off RI, photo shows. ‘A real bomber’
A boat captain hauling in nets off Rhode Island found himself sharing the deck with a live 16-foot shark — and it was “pissed ...
Mom grabs raccoon as it attacks infant boy in his carrier, Idaho officials say
A mom yanked an attacking raccoon off her baby boy in her home in Idaho, wildlife officials said. The incident happened Dec. 23 in Cassia County, Idaho Fish and Game said in a Dec. 27 news release.
Shelter thought dog was scared — but something else was wrong. A heroic pup saved her
Arla is up for adoption after she arrived at the shelter in September. The mixed-breed dog was transferred from another facility, where she was picked up as a “stray with infected wounds,” Shelby ...