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local-news6 months ago

Idaho Firefighter Ambush Suspect Identified as Wess Roley

Two veteran Idaho firefighters, Frank Harwood and John Morrison, were killed and a third, David Tysdal, critically injured in an ambush by a gunman who started a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene. The suspect, a 20-year-old man, is believed to have initiated the fire to ambush the firefighters, who will be honored with a procession. The incident highlights the dangers faced by emergency responders in the line of duty.

local-news6 months ago

Two Idaho Firefighters Killed in Ambush Shooting

Two firefighters were killed and a third injured in an ambush-style shooting while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The suspect, believed to have started the fire intentionally, was found dead at the scene, possibly by suicide. The incident has deeply shocked the community and prompted a large law enforcement response, with ongoing efforts to neutralize the threat and support the affected families and responders.

sports1 year ago

"Police Uncover Racial Slur Targeting Utah Women's Basketball Team Ahead of NCAA Tournament"

A police investigation into racial hate crimes directed at the Utah women's basketball team has uncovered an audio recording containing a racial slur. The incidents occurred as the team walked from their hotel to a restaurant in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, ahead of their first-round NCAA tournament game. After the team's second-round loss, head coach Lynne Roberts revealed the shocking events, prompting the team to move to a different hotel closer to the host city. The NCAA condemned the racism and hatred, and the Coeur d’Alene Police Department is working to identify the vehicle involved in the incidents.

sports1 year ago

"Police Uncover Audio Evidence of Racial Slur Targeting Utah Basketball Team"

Idaho police have found an audio recording containing a racial slur directed at the Utah women’s basketball team, and are investigating the incident to determine if a violation of the law occurred. The team reported that individuals in pickup trucks revved their engines and yelled the N-word toward them while they were in Coeur d’Alene for NCAA Tournament games. The police have collected 35 hours of video from businesses in the area and are working to establish the context and conduct associated with the use of the racial slur. Utah's athletic leadership expressed disappointment at being assigned to a hotel far from the tournament site and will work with the NCAA to address the impact of the incident.

sports1 year ago

"Police Uncover Audio Evidence of Racial Slur Against Utah Women's Basketball Team"

A police investigation into racial hate crimes directed at the Utah women's basketball team has uncovered an audio recording containing a racial slur. The incidents occurred as the team walked from their hotel to a restaurant in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, ahead of their first-round NCAA tournament game. After the team's second-round loss, coach Lynne Roberts revealed the shocking events, prompting the team to move to a different hotel. The NCAA condemned the racism and hatred, and the Coeur d’Alene Police Department is seeking to identify a silver passenger car that was in the area at the time of the incident.

sports1 year ago

"Police Confirm Racial Harassment Against University of Utah Women's Basketball Team"

Detectives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, have identified an audio recording containing a racial slur directed at the University of Utah women's basketball team, prompting the team to move to a different hotel for safety during the NCAA Tournament. The police department is investigating the incident and collecting evidence, including video footage, to determine the context and potential legal violations associated with the use of the racial slur. Utah athletics officials reported that the team, including Black, white, and Latina athletes, were subjected to racial hate crimes, including being targeted with racial slurs by individuals in vehicles while in Idaho for the tournament.

sports1 year ago

"NCAA Fails Utah Women's Basketball Team"

The University of Utah women's basketball team and their support staff were subjected to racial abuse while staying in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for the NCAA tournament, prompting criticism of the NCAA and Gonzaga for placing teams in a town known for its history of hate groups. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with Utah officials expressing disappointment in the decision to assign their team to hotels so far from the competition site, and highlighting the need for better treatment and safety measures for women's teams in NCAA tournaments.