Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
Good morning, Lewiston.
🚨 Crime
Lewiston police investigated a fatal crash that happened early Saturday, March 22 when a 2014 Chevy Malibu hit a tree on Warner Avenue; three people in the car were hurt and one died, and officers are checking if the crash is linked to a shots fired report near 900 Preston Avenue — detectives ask anyone with video to call Detective Brian Erickson at 208-746-0171.
Police in Lewiston responded at 4:27 a.m. on Saturday to reports of gunfire at 900 Preston Avenue and found no evidence of a fight—then at 4:40 a.m. attended a crash at 10th and Warner where a 2014 Chevy Malibu hit a tree, injuring three and killing one, and they are asking residents with camera footage to help with the investigation.
Lewiston Police responded on March 22 at approximately 4:27 a.m. to a report of shots fired on Preston Avenue with no evidence found, then at 4:40 a.m. to a fatal crash at 10th Street and Warner Avenue when a 2014 Chevy Malibu veered off the road and struck a tree, injuring three occupants with one later dying while officials investigate a possible link between the two incidents and request nearby security camera footage.
🎓 Education
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewiston marked a major milestone 103 years ago on March 22nd by graduating its first nursing class—an achievement that came after the hospital lost seven nuns during the Spanish Influenza.
🏛️ Government
Idaho Fish and Game is asking for public input on plans to take wild peregrine falcons for falconry in the 2025-27 seasons; comments must be submitted by March 25—final rules will be set at the May Commission meeting in Idaho Falls.
🏈 Sports
LC State men’s track and field achieved several personal bests in recent meets in Spokane and Eugene - freshman Mendoza joined the school record book by throwing 13.45m in shot put and finishing sixth overall.
On Friday, No. 5 William Carey (Miss.) ended LC State Men’s Tennis win streak of five matches with a 7 to 0 sweep of the Warriors at the Xavier/Dillard Invitational in New Orleans.
LC State Women’s Tennis lost 7—0 to No. 10 Dillard in New Orleans on Saturday—Beatriz Lambru and Paige Noble-Lucas secured the team’s only doubles win while the rest of the matches fell short.
On Saturday, Warrior Men’s Tennis nearly upset No. 13 Dillard in a match that was tied until the final singles set when Dillard won 4-3 – freshman Cesar Coloma fought hard but his loss decided the contest.
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