The Latest Breaking News from Idaho

Lori Vallow judge blocks family of Chad Daybell’s slain wife from watching murder trial remotely

Ms Vallow, currently facing trial for the murder of her children, is accused of conspiring with her doomsday preacher husband Chad Daybell to kill his first wife Tammy

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Lori Vallow’s former friend says ‘doomsday cult mom’ saw her children’s murders as ‘mercy’

“When people have these beliefs, killing the kids, to them, is mercy,” Ms Vallow’s former friend said

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow loses bid to ban slain son’s grandparents from her murder trial

JJ’s grandparents Kay and Larry Woodcock will be able to attend the trial under a new order

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

The governors from Indiana and Idaho sign bans on gender-affirming care

Governors in Indiana and Idaho sign into law bills banning gender-affirming care for minors, as Republican-led legislatures continue to curb LGBTQ+ rights this year.

WEKU · Apr 6, 2023

Idaho becomes first state to restrict interstate travel for abortions. What the new law says

BOISE, Idaho — Helping a minor travel to another state for an abortion, without parental consent, will be a felony in Idaho next month, barring a successful court challenge.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Free speech looms as next key battleground for abortion rights

The ACLU is suing the Idaho Attorney General for "threatening health care providers" over abortion care.

Axios · Apr 5, 2023

Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoes bill to create ‘bounty’ on libraries

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho bill opening libraries to lawsuits for distributing material considered “harmful” stumbled before clearing its final hurdle.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Idaho to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Idaho’s Republican governor has signed a bill criminalizing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth starting next year

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

‘We will sue’: Idaho ACLU seeking to partner with those affected by ban on gender-affirming care

BOISE, Idaho — Less than a day after House Bill 71 was signed into law, the American Civil Liberties Union said it plans to sue to block Idaho’s new prohibition on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

A doomsday cult, five mystery deaths and children buried in a pet cemetery: ‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow faces trial

As ‘cult mom’ Lori Vallow finally faces trial for the murders of her children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, Rachel Sharp delves into the deeply disturbing tale of suspected murders, unexplained deaths and apocalyptic cult beliefs about killing zombies which surrounds her and her doomsday author husband Chad Daybell

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023