MERIDIAN, Idaho — State and local law enforcement agencies across Idaho are advising the public that several background check fees will increase on January 1, 2026. The cost for statewide fingerprint-based criminal background checks will rise from $20.00 to $25.00. National checks will increase to $37.00 for initial concealed weapons license applicants, employment screening, licensure, […]

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PAUL, Idaho — Idaho State Police troopers are continuing to investigate the crash that occurred on the morning of December 15 on westbound State Highway 25 outside the city of Paul in Minidoka County. At this point in the investigation, troopers have collected video from both buses involved in the crash. Preliminary information indicates the […]

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PAUL, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is confirming that one juvenile student involved in the school bus crash has been transported by air ambulance to a hospital in Utah for treatment of injuries they sustained in the crash. Due to the age of those involved and ongoing medical care, ISP will not release […]

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PAUL, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a serious injury crash involving two school buses that occurred just before 6:15 a.m. on December 15, 2025. The crash occurred on westbound State Highway 25 near milepost 43, outside the city of Paul in Minidoka County. 17 students were aboard the two buses at […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — On December 4, 2025, the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy received re-accreditation by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). IADLEST Executive Director Mike Becar presented the award at the quarterly Idaho POST Council Meeting. In June of 2025, an IADLEST assessment team spent […]

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POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a crash that occurred early this morning on northbound I-15 near milepost 73. At about 2:30 a.m., a semi-tractor and trailer struck a stationary traffic control vehicle equipped with a crash attenuator. The collision tore open the trailer wall, spilled cargo onto the roadway, and […]

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NAMPA, Idaho – The Idaho State Police is seeking information about the fatal crash that occurred on November 25, 2025, at approximately 3:06 p.m. on westbound I-84 near milepost 39 when a 2007 GMC Sierra rear-ended a 2013 Ford F450 box truck. One juvenile in the GMC died at the scene, and three other occupants […]

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CORRECTION: Joshua M. Kirkman is 29 years old. ### NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) arrested Joshua M. Kirkman, 35, on murder charges stemming from the 2022 shooting deaths of Eric Ortega and Megan Amaya at their residence on Ada Road in New Plymouth. Kirkman was taken into custody following a lengthy […]

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Industry Members, I wanted to share with you the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Bureau’s intent to propose legislation during the upcoming session to adjust alcohol licensing fees — the first such increase since before 1950, as far as we can determine. ABC is funded through a dedicated account, separate from the State’s General Fund. Our […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part in protecting those who respond to crashes, stalled vehicles, and roadway hazards across the state. The 2025 theme is “Safety Starts With You – Slow Down […]

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