JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
Sheriff Lindsey discusses new term
When Holly Lindsey received word that she had won the race for sheriff in the November election, her initial thoughts were of gratitude to have received the stamp of approval from the voters in Shoshone County.
North Idaho SAUSA Office a go
History was made on Tuesday afternoon when the Shoshone County Commissioners approved two agreements that will create the first Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) Office in North Idaho.
Elected sworn in at Shoshone County Courthouse
Five elected officials were sworn in on Monday morning during an intimate ceremony inside the foyer of the Shoshone County Courthouse.
Burglary investigation leads to drug bust
Two people were arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses following an investigation of a burglary at a Pinehurst residence.
County renews law enforcement contract with Smelterville
The city of Smelterville will continue to receive 730 annual patrol hours from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office after the county commissioners signed off on a new contract between the two entities on Thursday morning.
Kellogg woman convicted of domestic battery
A Kellogg woman was found guilty of felony domestic battery earlier this week following a one-day jury trial that needed just 30 minutes to return a verdict.
Study to be completed on old Wallace school building
For the past few years, the Wallace School District has been exploring options related to the old Wallace High School building. However, a determination on the building’s fate may be on the horizon.
Wallace considering 'Special Events' law
The Wallace City Council will be hosting a public hearing on Wednesday, January 8, to discuss a proposed Special Events Ordinance that was discussed at December’s council meeting.
Whose lane is it anyway?
A highly trafficked section of road is at the top of Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke’s to-do list, but people are going to need to be patient with the county.
New lights brighten up Silver Valley cemeteries
Cemeteries may not be the most hopeful of places, but at Kellogg’s Greenwood Cemetery and Shoshone Memorial Gardens in Pinehurst, the new lighted crosses have provided some much-needed light in the darkness, both literally and figuratively.