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World News | LDP Chief Takaichi Set to Become Japan's First Woman PM as Coalition Deal Struck with JIP
Tokyo [Japan], October 19 (ANI): Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have reached a de facto agreement to form a coalition, Kyodo News reported, citing senior officials from both parties on...

Big Ten Championship On The Line As No. 17 Women’s Soccer Celebrates Senior Class Sunday
SEATTLE – With a chance to clinch the Big Ten Regular Season Championship, the 17th-ranked Washington women's soccer team hosts No. 15 Wisconsin on Sunday, kicking off at 1:00 p.m. PT. It will be Senior Day in Seattle as the Huskies celebrate the...

Maddux Madsen, Dylan Riley power Boise State in 56-31 rout of UNLV
By Canadian Press on October 18, 2025. BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Maddux Madsen threw four touchdown passes, Dylan Riley ran for a career-high 201 yards, and Boise State dominated the second half in a 56-31 victory over UNLV on Saturday. Cameron Bates...

Boise State and Idaho renew basketball rivalry after more than a decade
BOISE, Idaho — Bragging rights are back on the line as the Boise State Broncos and Idaho Vandals face off on the basketball court. The long-awaited match-up tips off Friday night at 7 p.m. at Idaho Central Arena. The in-state rivals have met 89...

Idaho Governor announces removal of 53 immigrant offenders after completing sentences
Gov. Little's office states the program, which started in August and is funded through the Governor's Office Emergency Funds, targets "highly dangerous criminals." IDAHO, USA — Gov. Brad Little announced on Friday his administration's "Operation...

Off-duty Riverside County sheriff's lieutenant killed in Idaho hunting accident
An off-duty Riverside County Sheriff's Department lieutenant was shot and killed during a hunting accident in Idaho last weekend, department officials said on Thursday. Nathan Kaas, 48, was in southern Idaho when he was killed on Oct. 12,...

The No Kings Protest draws thousands in another huge turnout in Boise
BOISE, Idaho — Thousands of people showed up to demonstrate at the No Kings rally at the Idaho Statehouse in Downtown Boise on Saturday. This marked the fourth one of these rallies that I've covered, and the first two were massive. The last one...

3 takeaways: UNLV knocked from ranks of unbeaten by big-play Broncos
BOISE, Idaho – Yeah. It finally caught up with UNLV’s football team. The mistakes that were hidden by an unbeaten start through six games couldn’t be disguised Saturday. For it, the Rebels fell to Boise State 56-31 at Albertsons Stadium. It means...

“Guarded by Predators”: From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault. “Guarded by Predators” is a new investigative series obtained through partnership with InvestigateWest, exposing rape and abuse by Idaho’s prison guards and the system that shields them. Find...

Idaho schools on Native American reservations face funding lapse from federal shutdown
Idaho school districts and charters on Native American reservations may be the first to experience the effects of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1. Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy on the Fort Hall reservation did not receive a...

Idaho State Police has transported 53 immigrants to ICE. What we know
The Idaho State Police has transported 53 immigrants into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since the first transport on Aug. 7, according to a news release from Gov. Brad Little’s office. State police are working with ICE in what’s...

First Citizens Bank to acquire 138 branches from BMO Bank
First Citizens Bank & Trust is acquiring 138 branches in the Midwest, Great Plains and West regions from BMO Bank N.A. © Shutterstock Specifically, the acquired branches are located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas,...

Thousands of Idahoans turn out for Boise’s anti-Trump No Kings protest at state Capitol building
Thousands of people protested against President Donald Trump and government overreach at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise during a local No Kings 2.0 protest that was one of many similar protests taking place Saturday in cities across America. A...

Idahoans Warned to Check Pantries ASAP After Popular Rice is Recalled
Whether you’re serving it as a side or it’s the star of a main dish like paella, rice is a pantry staple in thousands of Idaho homes. However, Idahoans may want to check the box before using potentially contaminated rice that was recently part of...

First 'Dune: Part Three' Set Photo Shared By Timothée Chalamet
Dune: Part Three is one of the most anticipated sci-fi action blockbusters in recent memory, and franchise star Timothée Chalamet has just fanned the flames of excitement with a recently released set photo. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the next...

Teen Traffic Safety Week
BOISE — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Office of Highway Safety (OHS) are joining communities statewide to recognize Teen Traffic Safety Week, October 19–25, 2025. The week raises awareness about safe driving habits among teens and...

Idaho drops five set thriller to Northern Colorado
Memorial Gymnasium was at its peak, both teams on their feet and the crowd hanging on every point. It had come down to this: 25-24 Northern Colorado lead, set four and the match hung in the balance. The Vandals, who had battled back all set, had...

Idaho vs Eastern Washington Game Preview: Vandals-Eagles clash for 30th time
CHENEY, Wash. — Two schools located just 75 miles apart will clash for the 30th time on Saturday as the Idaho Vandals (2-4, 0-2) and Eastern Washington Eagles (2-4, 1-1) battle on the red turf at Roos Field. The game will air on SWX-TV and stream...

Miracle on Main: Idaho store owner walks away unharmed after car crashes into storefront
"I'm beyond grateful no one was killed," said Modern Apothecary owner Miranda Adnan. BOISE, Idaho — A car crashed into Modern Apothecary near Winco in downtown Boise on Friday at 3:03 p.m., trapping the owner behind the counter and destroying most...

Exhibit A: Cougars lose at Nebraska 90-89 in first exhibition contest
1 / 6 BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young talks to freshman AJ Dybantsa at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., during a game against the Huskers on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Courtesy BYU Photo 2 / 6 BYU's AJ Dybantsa soars for a dunk...