A man already facing up to 10 years in prison for a gun conviction pleaded not guilty today to identity theft charges that prosecutors say were part of a white supremacist-related terrorist plot. Wayde Lynn Kurt, 53, faces up to 15 years in prison if…
Karl Thompson's lawyers say jury forewoman Diane Riley's statements to media this week are further evidence of the need to examine whether outside information was considered in deliberations. Riley told The Spokesman-Review no jurors considered information not presented at trial when the convicted Thompson of…
The search to replace Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick hasn’t even begun, but there’s already a high-profile candidate: Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich. Knezovich confirmed Thursday that he’s willing to serve as the city’s interim chief, an administrative role he believes he could fill while…
A 19-year-old man who didn't report to jail after a jury convicted him of robbing elderly women was arrested Thursday. Jonathan R. Crisler was convicted of felony robbery charges this week after a jury trial in Superior Court. Judge Tari Eitzen gave him 24 hours…
This undated photo provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows a gift-wrapped package containing 25 individually wrapped packets of marijuana. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Ohio troopers making a traffic stop say they found a pot present: a gift-wrapped package containing 25 individually wrapped packets…
BELLE GLADE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say dozens of cats that sneaked into a South Florida prison will be found new homes before the facility closes next month. As many as 80 cats have burrowed under fences and taken up residence at the state-run prison…
When asked by a reporter about the alleged Ponzi scheme, Doris "Dee" Nelson, right, breaks down crying while her husband Dennis, looks on at their rural home in north of Colbert on Sept.. 22. (SRPhot/Jesse Tinsley) Federal prosecutors filed a 110-count felony indictment Thursday against…
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