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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A south-central Idaho cheese producing company has agreed to pay the federal government $88,000 following allegations it failed to properly adhere to regulations involving a colorless gas that can cause temporary blindness. Jerome Cheese Company admitted to no lapses in its handling of some 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia each year in agreeing to the settlement. The colorless gas is commonly used in industrial refrigeration systems.
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A 39-northern Idaho woman accused of a drunken driving crash that killed her 5-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter. Authorities say that Bianca Sekayouma was intoxicated on April 5 when her 2006 Jeep Commander hit a power pole on U.S. Highway 95. Police Sekayouma had a blood alcohol content of 0.102.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Miss Caldwell Night Rodeo Queen and former Boise State University Bronco girl who faces a felony grand theft charge has waived her right to a preliminary hearing. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that 23-year-old Chelsi Horton is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 3. Ada County Sheriff's Office detectives say Horton embezzled $22,000 while working as a bookkeeper for a company based in Canyon County.
PAYETTE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old southwest Idaho boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle as he ran to catch a school bus. The Argus Observer reports that the Payette Middle School student was truck by a pickup. Payette Police say the boy was flown to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.
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