Fire Chief Andrew Lemberes helps clear ice as volunteers try to pull a snow groomer out of Lake Cascade, Idaho, Thursday. On Wednesday, the fire department dive team hooked up chains and cables. "We're hoping we don't have to dive again today," said Lemberes. KTVB story here (AP Photo/The Idaho Satesman, Katherine Jones)

1. Top Spokane: Two young Spokane men were convicted today of felony dog-fighting charges in a trial where the evidence was so circumstantial that the judge considered dismissing the charges before deciding to send the case to the jury for a decision here/SR.

2. Top Idaho: The Idaho House has voted 55-8 to ratify fuel tax agreements with four Idaho Indian tribes, ending years of rancorous debate and litigation here/SR.

3. Top Sports: The Cleveland Cavaliers called up former Idaho Vandals player Kaniel Dickens from the NBA’s Developmental League today so they’ll have enough players to face the Washington Wizards here/Statesman.

4. Blogosphere: News cycles/Dogwalk Musings; McCain story vs. Craig story/Kevin Richert, Statesman; Fry Day/Marianne Love, Slight Detour; Wolves awaken to more dangerous world/Rob's Idaho Perspective; and Huckabee plays defense/Adam's Blog.

5. IMHO: Baynes' dunk delivers/John Blanchette, SR; McCain story vs. Craig story/Kevin Richert, Statesman;">Idaho board needs scrutiny from Otter/Idaho Statesman; Sen. Murray staying superquiet on pick/Joel Connelly, Seattle PI; and No kids for me/Susannah Cummings, UI Argonaut.

6. News Roundup: Idaho AG: Ed Board may have violated Open Meeting law/SR; Kempthorne stays out of wolf fray/Lewiston Tribune; UIdaho works on emergency lockdown plan/UI Argonaut; Aftershocks continue to rattle Wells, Nevada/KTVB; Jury won't see some photos of Schrock children/KREM2; and Police kill Nampan armed with piece of glass/KTVB.

Orbusmax Special: Mother of new-born found in toilet faces attempted murder charge here.

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