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Gov. Little’s plan could make Idaho store one-third of the nation’s radioactive waste, and Congressman Simpson praised it for boosting local jobs, but many Idahoans worry about the potential risks to water supplies like the Snake River Aquifer.

Michele Wright is raising funds to help Jonathan Buri, Tone Sober’s drummer, who was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in January and is now undergoing PT+OT to regain mobility; donations will help cover treatment and bills.

He may need months to a year to walk again.

LC State Women’s Golf team opened the Oregon Tech Fall Invitational on Monday at Running Y Ranch Resort by posting a strong round that tied them for second, with Isabella Barquet leading and Kamryn Mansfield making a promising debut.

The team concluded play on Tuesday at the same venue.

Idaho colleges and universities have requested over $884 million in the 2027-28 budget, including $12.1M for enrollment workload adjustment to boost high-demand programs and staffing amid growing enrollment.

Gov. Little will submit budget recommendations on Jan. 11 as lawmakers plan spending bills (new budget year begins July 1).

Idaho Transportation will begin removing an abandoned railroad bridge over U.S. 95 in Culdesac Canyon today & officials warn of traffic delays for motorists.

Volunteer firefighters from Whitman County Fire District 11 and the City of Colfax stopped a wildfire on Monday afternoon on North Palouse River Road near the canyon walls.

The fire burned four acres — officials urge residents to remain cautious as fire season continues under a statewide burn ban.

The Moose Mountain Fire burned 5,832 acres as of Sept.

7 and is now 15% contained. Firefighters are working along both edges near Kelly Creek while Level 2 SET evacuations remain active for Independence Creek and Deception Saddle plus several forest roads continue to be closed.

Damaris Kibiwot earned LC State’s first Cascade Conference Athlete of the Week honor on Monday after winning the Lewis & Clark XC Opener in Portland with a time of 18:09.8, leading her team to secure the top three finishes and marking her third career honor.