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Single-Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Injury Crash in Ada County
ADA COUNTY, IDAHO – The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle versus pedestrian injury crash that occurred July 12th, 2026, at approximately 2:37
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
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
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
Single Fatality Crash Near Shoshone
LINCOLN COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 08:04 p.m., on July 7, 2026, at milepost 159.7
Two-Vehicle Head-On Collision in Bonneville County
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 6:45 p.m., on July 6, 2026, at milepost 358
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