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News >  Idaho

Child’s Death Called ‘Suspicious’ 2-1/2-Year-Old Collapsed After Playing In Pool

Fri., July 21, 1995

Sheriff's officials are not sure why a 2-1/2-year-old Kootenai County boy died Wednesday, but officials are calling his death suspicious. Alexander Buss, son of Donald and Michelle Buss, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

News >  Idaho

Distraught Man Forces Evacuation Police Clear Out Neighborhood After Man Threatens To Kill Himself With Shotgun

Fri., July 21, 1995

Sheriff's deputies evacuated a Huetter neighborhood Thursday after a man holding a shotgun to his chin threatened to kill himself. Officers spent the evening negotiating with the man, whose name was not released, as he repeatedly refused to come out of the boarding house where he lives. The standoff remained unresolved as of 10:30 p.m.

News >  Idaho

‘Pyramid’ Participant Sentenced To Probation

Thu., July 20, 1995

A man accused of participating in an illegal moneymaking scheme which swept through Kootenai County will spend a year on probation. His wife, who also was accused of involvement in the "pyramid" scheme, will go free, according to court records.

News >  Spokane

Naked Man Arrested After Perilous Chase Deputies Send In Dog To Force Driver Out

Sat., July 15, 1995

An armed naked man driving a pickup truck led officers on a high speed chase through Kootenai County early Friday, according to a sheriff's report. Kootenai County Sheriff's deputies, with the help of their dog, captured Ronald H. Cole, 52, of Rathdrum.

News >  Idaho

Suspect In Fatal Beating Wants Charge Dismissed Victim’s Body Was Cremated Before Defense Could Study It

Sat., July 15, 1995

A man accused of beating up his roommate wants the charge against him dismissed because his roommate's body was cremated. James N. Moen of Coeur d'Alene was charged with aggravated battery in January after his motel roommate, Mark Jones, died from a lacerated spleen.

News >  Idaho

Circus Performers Live Through Highs And Lows

Fri., July 14, 1995

Cindi Cavallini of the Carson and Barnes Circus takes care of one of her Friesian horses Thursday. Cavallini performs as an aerialist and animal trainer for the show and also drives the truck in the background. It's the home away from home for her husband and child. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Idaho

Boy Accidentally Hits Brother With Boat

Mon., July 10, 1995

A 15-year-old Spokane Valley boy who was driving a boat Saturday afternoon accidentally hit his older brother with the engine propeller, slashing the youth's leg and foot. Russell D. Bastian, 19, was taken to Kootenai Medical Center.

News >  Idaho

Cda Boater Faces Criminal Charge Runaway Craft Plowed Up On Nic Beach, Crashed Into Woman

Mon., July 10, 1995

A man whose boat ran up onto a beach and smashed into a woman is facing criminal charges, Kootenai County sheriff's officials said Sunday. Gye St. Louis, 40, of Coeur d'Alene, will be cited for gross negligent operation of a vessel, said Sgt. Dan Soumas.

News >  Nation/World

Lawyers Swamped With Work Public Defenders’ Growing Caseload Can Slow Down Justice For The Accused

Mon., July 10, 1995

Brian Long and Suzie Graham hold a typical day's work. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Nation/World

Teen Marries Her Accused Rapist Wedding To Ex-Guardian, 33, Brings Ridicule, Scorn From Small Idaho Town

Sun., July 9, 1995

When Nicole Lea Cox got married, she wore jeans and a black T-shirt splattered with pancake batter. The 16-year-old girl had little time to prepare.

News >  Nation/World

Car Crash Kills 4 Relatives Near Hayden Family Was Headed For Reunion

Sat., July 8, 1995

A Hayden firefighters looks at what's left of a rental car in which four people died Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 95. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Idaho

Dancing Man Wigs Out Hairstylists Impromptu Moves Shock People In Coeur D’Alene Beauty Salon

Fri., July 7, 1995

The 21-year-old Hayden man told sheriff's deputies that all he wanted to do was express himself. The problem was, he did it dressed in pink high heels, a golden spandex body suit and a blond wig while dancing to the tune of a Madonna song. The song - "Express Yourself."

News >  Nation/World

Family’s Bad Luck Went Out Of Control Mother Injured Saving Children In Freak Beach Accident

Thu., July 6, 1995

Struck by runaway boat Laura, 10; Brian, 8; and Samantha, 3, visit their mother, Dawn, at Kootenai Medical Center the day after she was hit by a runaway powerboat on NIC beach. Photo by Kristy MacDonald/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Spokane

Washington Teenager Dies When Vehicle Hits Mailboxes Passenger Suffers Minor Injuries; Alcohol Not Involved, State Police Say

Thu., July 6, 1995

An 18-year-old Clayton, Wash., man died early Wednesday after his car ran off the road and smashed into several mailboxes. William C. Palmer was driving his Volkswagen bug north on Atlas Road about 12:15 a.m., according to an Idaho State Police report.

News >  Nation/World

Playing With Fire As Kids Start More Blazes, Education Programs Fight The Trend

Wed., July 5, 1995

1. Fire drill. Gwenn Stone, who runs the educational program for the Hayden Lake Fire District, tells children at day care in Hayden how to stop, drop and roll if their clothes catch on fire. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. June Zabel and her son Zachary went through fire education class. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Idaho

New Laws For Drivers Hit The Road Today

Sat., July 1, 1995

Starting today, Idaho drivers will have several new laws to follow. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, these are some of the new laws passed during the last legislative session:

News >  Idaho

Six Children Injured In Post Falls Collision

Thu., June 29, 1995

Six children were rushed to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a pickup truck collided with the car they were riding in. Two of the children were being treated in Kootenai Medical Center's intensive care unit Wednesday evening.

News >  Idaho

High-Tech Police Cars Target Careless Drivers New 4-Member Police Care Team Will Try To Reduce Coeur D’Alene’s High Accident Rate

Wed., June 28, 1995

Coeur d'Alene police officer Randy Miller heads back to give a driver a citation after stopping him on 15th. Miller is one of the CARE officers who will work the streets of the Lake City this summer. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Idaho

Excursion Ends With Rape Charge Boating Companion, 22, Says Beating Began After She Accidentally Took Keys

Tue., June 27, 1995

Prosecutors charged a 23-year-old man with rape and crimes against nature Monday after police say he spent more than an hour sexually assaulting and beating a woman. Vincent Aschinger of Post Falls also was charged with aggravated assault and is being held at the Kootenai County Jail.

News >  Idaho

Firefighters Flame Out Departments Must Contend With More Of Everything

Tue., June 27, 1995

In just 20 minutes, Coeur d'Alene firefighters were overwhelmed late Sunday as they rushed to a burning shed, two car accidents and an apartment fire. Much to their relief, the apartment fire turned out to be nothing more than scorched food. Still, the crush of calls forced the Coeur d'Alene department to turn to the Kootenai County Fire District for help.

News >  Idaho

Woman Blames Alternate Personality For Morphine Scam Says ‘Nikki’ Faked Brain Tumor To Get Prescriptions For Drugs

Sat., June 24, 1995

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News >  Nation/World

It’s No Contest: Cruise Boat Crunches Sheriff’s Jet Boat Mish-A-Nock Crew Was Undergoing Training

Fri., June 9, 1995

The lesson learned on Lake Coeur d'Alene this week is simple: The bigger you are, the harder you hit. Docks shook and metal crumpled when the 99-ton Mish-A-Nock cruise boat struck the Sheriff's Department's brand new jet boat.

News >  Idaho

Fire Blackens Future Blaze Destroys Man’s Chance To Relearn Job Skills

Thu., June 8, 1995

Leo Fuchs walks through what's left of the Worley Nugget on Wednesday. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review

News >  Idaho

Some Older Drivers En Route To Accidents Some Say Elderly Drivers Should Take A Driving Test Once A Year

Tue., June 6, 1995

Shar Stapleton would rather be a passenger in her 83-year-old mother's car than ride with most other drivers. Lorrie Hultz is aghast that her 75-yearold mother owns a driver's license.

News >  Idaho

Despite Problems, He Was Still Driving

Mon., June 5, 1995

Sandpoint police knew 82-year-old Samuel Wagner had trouble driving weeks ago. But Wagner still had his driver's license when he hit a pedestrian in a downtown crosswalk Wednesday, according to police reports.