Idaho
More than $20K in North Idaho College scholarships will be awarded
Registration opens Monday for the North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference, a free event designed to promote financial confidence and competence for women of all ages and walks of life.
“It’s so fascinating; the demographics are all over the board for who this is for,” co-organizer Teresa Irish said in an April 18 phone interview.
The inaugural conference will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9 at North Idaho College. The day will feature sessions exploring such topics as entrepreneurship, building wealth, insurance and creating plans for financial stability as well. Educational exhibits and resources will be on site as well.
A keynote presentation will be delivered by New York Times best-selling author and nationally recognized money expert Ellen Rogin, who will also participate in a breakout session.
“We’re really excited,” Irish said. “She’s very down to earth. She has such a commonsense approach to communication about money that makes you feel like it’s a commonplace topic we should all be able to talk about.”
Irish said Rogin is very disarming for people, a quality that makes a sometimes frustrating and formidable topic not so intimidating.
“Her laid-back style will make you think, ‘This isn’t that hard,’” Irish said.
The conference will have seats for 500 guests, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The conference committee set a goal of welcoming 400 participants, but overwhelming community interest and support led organizers to expand the event.
“Understanding the basics of financial terms and strategies will help bring a person to a feeling of security and provide a launching pad to achieve other life goals,” co-organizer Jan Tymesen said. “It is our privilege to offer this to the women of North Idaho.”
Irish said the conference is for women who want to learn, connect and grow.
“Whether starting out, starting over, balancing life as a single mom, planning for retirement, this isn’t just about money,” she said. “It’s about confidence that comes with knowledge, informed decision making and realizing your goals and dreams are within reach.”
Those who attend the North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference will also be given opportunities to earn $1,000 NIC scholarships that will support vocational training, workforce development and credit-based educational programs. Attendees can include their interest in being considered for a scholarship directly on the registration form. At the close of the conference, winners will be randomly selected and announced live, adding a meaningful and memorable moment to an already empowering day. As contributions to the scholarship fund increase, so does the number of scholarships to be awarded to the 500 women attending the conference.
“We are blessed to be a blessing and to help others create lasting value in their own lives,” Tymesen said. “We understand that financial literacy is a key driver of economic stability and empowerment. We are honored to support this conference with our time, talents and treasures.”
Visit northidahowomenandtheirmoney.com for registration details and info.
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (CBS2) — A joint investigation by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Home Police Department has led to the arrest of a man accused of multiple sexual offenses in Elmore County and the city of Mountain Home.
An arrest warrant was issued on June 10, 2026, for Dillon Thorpe following an investigation conducted by Elmore County Sheriff’s Office detectives. Thorpe was taken into custody on June 11, 2026, on a warrant by the Idaho State Police.
Thorpe is charged with rape, child enticement, lewd conduct with a minor, and sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16.
Authorities said additional details about the investigation will not be released at this time because of the nature of the crimes and to protect the privacy of victims and witnesses.
Law enforcement believes there may be additional suspected victims and/or witnesses who have not yet been identified. Anyone with information or evidence relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office or the Mountain Home Police Department to make a report.
DENVER (KDVR) — Three Colorado motorcyclists died on Tuesday in northern Idaho after a pickup truck driver, also from Colorado, hit all three while trying to pass another vehicle, according to the Idaho State Police.
The crash happened at about 4 p.m. Tuesday outside the town of Kooskia on U.S. 12, police said. The pickup truck driver, identified as a 60-year-old Colorado Springs woman, was headed west on the highway when she crossed the double yellow line in a no-passing zone while trying to pass another vehicle.
She then collided head-on with the three motorcycles that were headed east on the highway.
The three motorcyclists died at the scene. The Idaho County Coroner identified the motorcyclists as: Ethan Powers, 35, of Timnath, Jeremy Coleman, 45 of Berthoud, and Nathan McCormick, 26, of Loveland.
The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police later identified Coleman and Powers as a sergeant and deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and McCormick as Coleman’s son-in-law.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, coworkers, and the members of FOP Lodge 4 as they face the difficult days ahead,” the union said. “The law enforcement profession is built on service, sacrifice, and commitment to others. Sgt. Coleman and Deputy Powers dedicated their lives to protecting their community, and their impact will continue to be felt by those who had the privilege of serving alongside them.”
The truck driver was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being released then arrested. She was booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter, police said.
The following is a press release from the Idaho State Police:
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-fatality crash that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia.
The preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone. The pickup crossed the double yellow centerline and collided with three motorcycles traveling eastbound.
The three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The 60-year-old female driver of the Ford, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Following her release, she was arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter.
The Idaho County Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.
U.S. Highway 12 was closed for approximately six and one-half hours while emergency responders assisted at the scene and investigators processed evidence.
ISP was assisted by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, the Idaho County Coroner’s Office, the Idaho Transportation Department, and local fire and EMS personnel.
The crash remains under investigation.
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