Stories from Thursday, March 18, 2021

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The top member in the Idaho House on Wednesday said he's concerned the Legislature might have to shut down if House members continue getting sick with COVID-19. Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke said he's asked House members to take precautions so that the Legislature can remain in session and wrap up business by March 26...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Authorities say a set of camp trailer safety chains and quick, careful work by emergency crews saved two people after their pickup truck plunged off a bridge, leaving them dangling above a deep gorge in southern Idaho...

Ammon Bundy arrested after missing trial on trespass charge Source: AP - AP Wire Service Mar 15 22:18 BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Monday after failing to attend his trial on charges that he trespassed during an Idaho legislative session last fall. Bundy didn't appear in the courtroom because he was protesting outside the building instead, apparently angry in part over mask requirements put in place during the coronavirus pandemic...

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has concluded a 9-month drug trafficking investigation. Elmore County Detectives arrested two individuals that were involved in a major drug trafficking organization that was operating in the Elmore County and Mountain Home area...