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February 28, 2024

Idaho death row inmate, 1 of the longest-serving in the US, to be executed via lethal drug

One of the longest-serving death row inmates is set to be executed in Idaho. The convicted murderer has been imprisoned since 1974, but family members say he has a "gentle soul."

February 26, 2024

Friends of Idaho death row serial-killer-turned-poet try to appeal execution

Thomas Eugene Creech, one of America's longest-serving death row inmates, is set to be executed on Feb. 28, 2024. Friends say nearly 50 years in prison have changed him for the better.

February 23, 2024

US appeals court panel declines to delay execution of one of longest-serving death-row inmates

Creech received a death sentence in 1983 for murdering a fellow inmate while serving a life sentence for four prior murders.

February 22, 2024

Since Idaho abortions were banned, dozens of obstetricians have closed shop, report says

A new report shows 51 fewer obstetricians are practicing in Idaho in 2023 than in 2022, and two hospital obstetrics programs have closed since most abortions were banned in the state.

February 20, 2024

Idaho files emergency motion asking Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender drugs, surgeries for minors

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to enforce a law against performing transgender procedures on minors.

February 17, 2024

Idaho passes laws instituting death penalty for child rapists, outlawing AI-generated child pornography

Idaho's legislature approved a bill allowing the death penalty for child sex crimes under 12 and another enabling prosecution of AI users in child pornography cases.

February 9, 2024

House Republicans in Iowa kick majority leader over budget issues

Idaho Republicans ousted state Rep. Megan Blanksma of Hammett in a vote following budget disagreements, saying she stands by her "concerns" over the proposed budgeting process.

February 8, 2024

Idaho serial killer on death row asks for new clemency hearing after the last one ended in tie vote

Thomas Creech went 28 years without a single disciplinary offense. He is asking for a new clemency hearing after the previous one resulted in a tie.

February 2, 2024

Coroner names victims of Boise Airport hangar collapse

The three Idaho men killed in the Wednesday collapse of a hangar at Boise Airport have been identified as Mariano Coc Och, Mario Sontay Tzi and Craig Durrant.

February 1, 2024

Bryan Kohberger asks court for change of venue after delays in Idaho student murders trial

Bryan Kohberger's murder trial could be moved to another part of Idaho if Judge John Judge grants the defense's motion to change venue.