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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Captain Mike Winans to Major

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) has promoted Captain Mike Winans to Major, where he will assume leadership of the agency’s Western Command. In his new assignment, Major Winans will oversee agencywide Investigations, Executive Protection and Capitol Security, District 3 operations, and the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) system. As a member of […]

  • July 23, 2026 - Idaho State Police Forensic Services Ranks Among World’s Most Efficient Crime Laboratory Systems

    Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most efficient crime laboratory systems, underscoring its longstanding commitment to scientific excellence, operational performance, and public service. ISPFS received the prestigious Foresight Maximus recognition through Project FORESIGHT, an international benchmarking initiative that evaluates efficiency, quality, productivity, and performance across […]

  • July 22, 2026 - Idaho State Police Promotes Kirk Grothaus to Captain of Alcohol Beverage Control Division

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Kirk Grothaus to the rank of Captain. As commander of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Division, Captain Grothaus will oversee statewide licensing, regulatory, education, and enforcement efforts that support responsible alcohol sales and service while protecting the safety of Idaho’s […]

  • July 16, 2026 - Fatal Crash US95 at milepost 348, Moscow

    Latah County, Idaho- The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a vehicle versus motorcycle crash that occurred on US95 near mile post 348. Just after 6:10 p.m. Idaho State Police Troopers were dispatched to a collision involving a red 2019 Toyota Rav4 and a white 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Toyota Rav4 was northbound on […]

  • July 13, 2026 - Injury Crash US 95 Milepost 307, Nez Perce County, Idaho

    On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12:13 a.m., a 43-year-old male from Lapwai, ID, was walking in the northbound lanes of US 95 near milepost 307. The male was then struck by a 1994 Honda Accord driven by a 26-year-old male from Clarkston, WA, that had just merged onto the highway from Nez Perce Rd. […]

  • July 11, 2026 - Fire Closes Highway 12 near Lenore, ID -UPDATE*

    ****UPDATE****UPDATE****UPDATE**** The Idaho Transportation Department has one lane of travel open, and traffic is alternating with the assistance of a pilot car. Please be patient while emergency personnel work to clear the roadway and fully reopen it. At this time, motorists are able to travel through the area. ************************* The Idaho State Police and the […]

  • July 11, 2026 - Fire closes Highway 12 near Lenore, Idaho

    The Idaho State Police and the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office are currently assisting fire personnel with an active fire near Lenore, Idaho. At this time, US Highway 12 is closed between Cherry Lane (Milepost 21) and the Lenore Rest Area (Milepost 28) to allow emergency responders to safely manage the incident and clear rocks […]

  • July 9, 2026 - Applications now open for January ISP trooper academy

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is accepting applications for its next trooper academy, which begins in mid-January. Completion of the academy is required to become an Idaho State Police Trooper. The agency is seeking dedicated men and women committed to serving their communities, upholding the law and helping keep Idaho’s roads and communities […]

  • June 30, 2026 - Voting underway as ISP competes for best-looking cruiser

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is competing in the 13th Annual American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest and is asking Idahoans to help bring home the title by casting their vote. This year’s contest submission was photographed by Trooper Brittany Clark and features an Idaho State Police Ford Mustang alongside […]