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NIC’s new attorney received nearly $25,000 in December
And this exceeded monthly payments to NIC’s old law firm from December 2021 and July, according to Kaye Thornbrugh of the Coeur d’Alene Press, who filed a public records request for the invoices.
Caldwell calls off hearing on LGBTQ student policy
“After careful consideration and due to safety concerns,” Caldwell trustees called off the hearing, scheduled for Monday.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters,’ 1.13.23
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Kohberger preliminary hearing set for June 26
The suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students was back in court Thursday — but only briefly.
It’s a slow day at the Statehouse — but that’s not that unusual
After Monday’s newsy kickoff, the 2023 Legislature settled Wednesday into a typical early-session lull.
Audio: ‘Idaho Matters,’ 1.10.23
Listen in for a detailed breakdown of Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address and budget proposal.
VIDEO: State of the State address, 1.9.23
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NIC investigation leads to a flurry of subpoenas
The subpoenas center on President Nick Swayne’s contract — and a change in wording made months after he took the job.
AUDIO: ‘Idaho Matters,’ 1.6.23
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Affidavit spells out timeline of U of I student slayings, evidence against Kohberger
The Dec. 29 affidavit of probable cause was sealed until Thursday — the same day Bryan Kohberger made his first appearance in an Idaho courtroom.