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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police say troopers have handed out more speeding tickets on interstates where speed limits have increased to 80 mph compared to the same time period last year. The agency tells the Idaho Statesman that troopers aren't giving a break on speeding tickets to anyone going over 80 mph.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Twin Falls County commissioners are working on an ordinance to allow loaded guns in county parks. The Times-News reports that commissioners say the move is needed to bring county laws in line with state law. The new ordinance would not allow the firing of guns in county parks except in self-defense.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled against Union Pacific railroad in a case involving cleanup of mining pollution in Idaho's Silver Valley. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week reversed a lower court decision that had dismissed a lawsuit by Asarco against the railroad, and the case is now headed to trial.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Wildlife officials say a mountain lion attacked a dog in the backyard of a home on the west side of Boise yesterday morning. Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer Bill London says it's likely a yearling lion on its own for the first time. The agency says the German shorthaired pointer survived and is being treated for its injuries.
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