Three Killed Police Chief Game Warden Shot In Thompson Falls
In Thompson Falls Montana a 26 year old sawmill worker Albert Stout shot and killed Police Chief Don Williams and Game Warden Gene Sara during a confrontation at his mobile home. Undersheriff Bob Wolf survived the exchange as Stout died in the gun battle. Sanders County Sheriff Lon Cheney said Williams answered a family dispute call and was killed with a 30 06 rifle. Sara was struck by bullets from either Sara s pistol or Wolf s revolver. The motive remained unclear and an autopsy was pending to determine the weapon that killed Stout.
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Homer Center scales back start time for daylight time
Indiana, Pa. Homer Center School District moved start times later after parents complained that dark mornings during daylight saving time created unsafe travel for students. The board unanimously approved the change on Monday, marking the first winter school day of the season.
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State Racing Commission Faces New Penalty Watch
Idaho audit urges conflict of interest rules stronger misconduct penalties and race fixing sanctions. It calls for a chief investigator, new hearing procedures and better records, plus a 3 percent parimutuel handle increase to fund changes. Kenneth Malone noted for possible conflict of interest amid dual roles.
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Bunker Hill Smelter Remains Shut Amid Air Pollution
North Idaho faces an air stagnation advisory as a Arctic air mass traps pollutants. The Bunker Hill Co. smelter near Kellogg has been closed since Sunday night with no restart time due to weather conditions. Ray Chapman, the company's information officer, says restart depends entirely on weather.
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Congressmen Symms Visits Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene
Idaho Republican Steve Symms stopped in Sandpoint on Monday while en route to Coeur d'Alene after addressing Bonners Ferry High School. He discussed Nixon's impeachment issue and said he will likely vote no, while seeking Idaho constituents' views. He plans to contact Washington Water Power about minimum Clark Fork River flows and travels to Osburn, Wallace, Moscow, Genesee and Lewiston.
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Water Hearings Set By Board In Idaho
The State Land Board authorized a final hearing on new rules for navigable waters in Idaho. Proposals cover easements and leases of state lands within navigable waters and navigational aid permits. The board also authorized an appraisal of 320 acres for a new prison site south of Boise.
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Demos Press Still On Rump Sessions for Budget Hearings
Boise officials report Democrats pressed on why Joint Finance Appropriations Committee canceled budget hearings. Rep Marion Davidson and Sens Mike Mitchell and James Stoicheff questioned budget staffer John Andreason and Director James Burris about agency testimony and deletions. Republicans coordinate with governor’s office, hoping one or two hearings may occur next week.
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Richard High
Twin Falls
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Weather Outlook for Sandpoint Sees Snow Flurries
Sandpoint remains cold with variable clouds and light winds. A 30 percent chance of snow persists through Wednesday with low around 0 and highs near 20.
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