Jon and Carie Hallford were exposed when neighbors reported “an abhorrent smell” coming from their Colorado funeral home, authorities said. by Daniel Wu The owners of a Colorado funeral home who sparked a statewide scandal after authorities discovered nearly 200 decomposing bodies at their business havepleaded guilty to wire fraud, the Justice Department announced Thursday. Jon andContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Colorado funeral home owners who let 190 bodies decay plead guilty to fraud”
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True Crime Sundays: His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.
Drew Crecente’s daughter was murdered nearly two decades ago. Earlier this month, he discovered that her name and image had been used to create an AI chatbot. by Daniel Wu One morning in early October, about 18 years after his daughter Jennifer was murdered, Drew Crecente received a Google alert flagging what appeared to beContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.”
True Crime Sundays: Kohberger scores win in court as trial is moved out of Moscow
by Joe Miller MOSCOW, Idaho – The quadruple murder trial of Bryan Kohberger will be moved out of Moscow after his defense team successfully argued that a fair trial could not take place in Latah County. Judge John Judge allowed the change of venue motion after discussion from both the defense and prosecution. The defenseContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Kohberger scores win in court as trial is moved out of Moscow”
Travel Thursdays: These 7 Unique Airbnbs In Idaho Are Exceptional In Every Sense Of The Word
by Courtnie Erickson When you get away, you want to go someplace memorable — someplace you will never forget. While there are hotels with luxury and comfort, we love staying in vacation rentals. The best accommodations not only offer cozy amenities and are in prime locations where you can feel just like a local, butContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: These 7 Unique Airbnbs In Idaho Are Exceptional In Every Sense Of The Word”
True Crime Sundays: Feds open investigation into Idaho anti-trafficking nonprofit after InvestigateWest exposes potential fraud
Investigative reporting prompts action from oversight agency and attorney general as accusations of fraud and exploitation mount by Wilson Criscione and Kelsey Turner As more whistleblowers come forward, federal authorities have launched an investigation of an influential Idaho nonprofit accused of exploiting human trafficking victims in a Medicaid fraud scheme. The alleged scheme involving Community Outreach Behavioral Services,Continue reading “True Crime Sundays: Feds open investigation into Idaho anti-trafficking nonprofit after InvestigateWest exposes potential fraud”
True Crime Sundays: Husband ‘fatally shot his wife in the head and then put the gun in her hand to make it look like a suicide’
by Daily Mail Reporter A man has been accused of staging his wife’s death to look like a suicide after he fatally shot her in the head. Ronald Rogers Jr., 46, allegedly shot his wife Elizabeth Rogers, 40, at their home in Fargo, North Dakota and then placed a pistol in her hand before callingContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Husband ‘fatally shot his wife in the head and then put the gun in her hand to make it look like a suicide’”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: Idaho U.S. Attorney targets fentanyl trafficking in North Idaho and beyond
by Jordan Smith COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Idaho has a lot on its plate, battling multiple issues threatening public safety statewide. At the top of the list: cracking down on fentanyl. “Unfortunately we’ve seen large amounts of fentanyl in North Idaho,” said U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, who represents the DistrictContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Idaho U.S. Attorney targets fentanyl trafficking in North Idaho and beyond”
Construction company in Idaho airport hangar collapse ignored safety standards, OSHA says
by the Associate Press BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — Federal safety investigators on Monday cited a construction company in the deadly collapse of an Idaho airport hangar, saying it exercised a “blatant disregard” for federal safety standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed nearly $200,000 in penalties for Big D Builders, Inc., KBOI-TV reported. The penaltiesContinue reading “Construction company in Idaho airport hangar collapse ignored safety standards, OSHA says”
After Gwen fire destroyed Colter’s Creek Winery, owners say they’re shutting down business
by Eric Barker LEWISTON – Colter’s Creek Winery in Juliaetta, Idaho, was destroyed by the rampaging Gwen fire during its rapid growth Thursday and its owners said they will now leave the winemaking business. Mike Pearson and Melissa Sanborn announced in a Facebook post Monday the fire destroyed most of their operation. “We had aContinue reading “After Gwen fire destroyed Colter’s Creek Winery, owners say they’re shutting down business”
Travel Thursdays: The First Dueling Water Coaster On The West Coast Just Opened In Idaho And It’s The Perfect Summer Adventure
by Courtnie Erickson For me, summer means one thing — water fun! Whether it is time at the lake or the water park, I love spending a summer day in the water. Now, there is even more to be excited about as Silverwood Theme Park’s Boulder Beach Water Park has expanded and is now home to theContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The First Dueling Water Coaster On The West Coast Just Opened In Idaho And It’s The Perfect Summer Adventure”
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