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Wolf Population Declines

Wolf Population Declines

The lastest population tallies of Wolves in Idaho show an 11 percent decrease across the state.

Last year, Idaho Fish and Game Commission increased bag limits, extended hunting seasons in some areas and allowed hunters to use electronic calls in an effort to reduce the wolf population. State Big Game Manager, Jon Rachael, says that the latest numbers are encouraging following efforts focused on reducing the wolf impact on livestock and big game animals. 

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says there were 683 wolves in 117 packs at the end of 2012, this is down from 746 wolves in 104 packs in 2011.

N. Idaho school district deals with bomb threats

Bomb threats scrawled on walls have become such a problem at a northern Idaho school district that a restroom monitor has been assigned to have high school students sign in and out of bathrooms.

The Spokesman-Review reports that there have been nine bomb threats at the Boundary County School District since late October.

Officials say four have been written inside restrooms at Bonners Ferry High School. Three other bomb threats were found at the middle school and two others were called into the county's 911 dispatch center.

Investigators say they have identified several juvenile suspects but believe more students are responsible.

An $11,000 award is being offered to find out who is making the bomb threats that have led to evacuations and calling in bomb-sniffing dogs.

Man Rescued From Grain Bin

Man Rescued From Grain Bin

A North Idaho man was rescued near Bonners Ferry after becoming trapped in a half full grain bin.

Jim Shelton was trying to unplug a jammed bin when he bacamed trapped up to his arm pits in grain. Volunteers firefighters and other volunteers worked for several hours to free him. They finally got him free by placing a plastic barrel around him and vacumming out the surrounding grain.

Sandpoint man waives hearing in pregnant wife's death

�A northern Idaho man facing two counts of first-degree murder following the stabbing death of his pregnant wife has waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

The Bonner County Daily Bee reports that Jeremy Keith Swanson, 27, waived the right in court on Wednesday.

The decision means prosecutors won't have to persuade a judge there is enough evidence to justify moving ahead toward a possible trial.

Court records say Swanson told authorities he knew Jennifer Marie Bosch-Swanson, 27, was 15 weeks pregnant when he stabbed her to death on Dec. 18.

Police say the couple's 20-month-old daughter was also in the home at the time, but she was not harmed.

Athol Parents Protest Cross Country Changes

Athol Parents Protest Cross Country Changes

 

Parents of Athol Elementary students are picketing after the school principal announced changes to the school cross country program.

 

Colene Hotmer started the district elementary cross country program back in 2008 in a effort to strengthen the program at the higher levels.

 

“It was great because I was able to get the community involved” Hotmer said.

 

The team has seen many changes since it hosted the first invitational race of 300 runners. Hotmer stated that after the program doubled in students the second year Principal Kathy Thomas asked the P.E. teacher to lead the practices in order for there to be a staff presence. Hotmer took back over the third year and last year Thomas had Hotmer move the program the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation because of the growth.

 

Silent Auction to Benefit Injured Football Player

 

 

It's been a year and half since Bobby Clark suffered a brain injury playing football at Priest River High School. Now his family his hoping the community can rally behind them one more time to raise money for a treatment that could help him heal.

 

“He's come a long way and has potential to go a lot further and needs all the opportunities he can get,” his mother Julie Clark. Bobby is hoping to travel to Spokane for treatments in a hyperbaric chamber, but unfortunately his insurance does not cover the care. After doing extensive research on the the chamber and it's lasting effects Julie believes that it could go a long way toward improving his physical and cognitive capabilities.

 

CDA Mines Announces Big Move

CDA Mines Announces Big Move

 

Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. announced on Wednesday morning that the company will be relocating their headquarters to Chicago later this year.

 

The mining company employs over 2,000 people world wide and has been working out of Idaho for 85 years, first in the Silver Valley and from Coeur d'Alene since 1985. They currently hold mining interests in Nevada, Alaska, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina and Australia.

 

The relocation has been in the works since last summer and 16 cities were initially considered. Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois finally won over the global company by offering a package of cooperate income taxes and job training funds worth $1.68 million. There will also be a name change following the annual meeting in May where they will become Coeur Mining.