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Idaho judge enters not guilty plea for prisoner charged with killing a man when he escaped custody

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2 years ago

August 10, 2024

Idaho judge enters not guilty plea for prisoner charged with killing a man when he escaped custody

LEWISTON, Idaho — An Idaho judge has entered a not guilty plea on behalf of an escaped prisoner charged with killing a man while he was on the lam for 36 hours.

Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if Skylar Meade, 32, is convicted of the murder charge in connection with the shooting death of James Mauney. Meade was arraigned on the charge in Nez Perce County on Thursday. When 2nd District Judge Michelle Evans asked if he was ready to enter a plea, Meade’s defense attorney Anne Taylor said, “your honor, he intends to stand silent.”

Declining to enter a plea is a right that is protected by the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Idaho court rules state that when defendants exercise that right, a judge will enter a not guilty plea on their behalf.

Meade has already been sentenced to life in prison in a separate court case after pleading guilty to the March escape from a Boise hospital, where prison officials had taken him for treatment of self-inflicted injuries March 20.

Prosecutors say that as correctional officers prepared to take Meade back to the prison around 2 a.m. that day, an accomplice outside the hospital began shooting.

Two of the officers were shot by the accomplice, and a third was shot when a police officer mistook him for the shooter and opened fire, according to police. All three survived.

Meade and the other man then fled, investigators said, first driving several hours to north-central Idaho.

Mauney, an 83-year-old Juliaetta resident, didn’t return home from walking his dogs on a local trail later that morning, and his body was found miles away.

Police say that soon after, the two men headed back to southern Idaho. They were arrested in Twin Falls.

— Associated Press

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IDFG brings early-season fishing to Southwest Idaho community ponds

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April 14, 2026

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IDFG brings early-season fishing to Southwest Idaho community ponds

IDAHO — Idaho Fish & Game announced that 2,000+ hatchery rainbow trout are headed to four ponds in the Southwest region.

According to a press release from IDFG, the trout will be stocked during the week of April 12-18.

Anglers, look out! Here’s where the fish are set to be stocked—

Browns Pond: 600 12-inch trout
Fischer Pond in Cascade: 600 12-inch trout
Meadow Creek Pond in New Meadows: 600 12-inch trout
Ol’ McDonald Pond in Council: 300 12-inch trout

Bob Becker, Hatchery Complex Manager for IDFG, says the goal is to provide more fishing opportunities for anglers.

“These represent a long-term addition of early-season stocking to the McCall region,” said Becker. “We’re planning on providing this spring fishing opportunity annually in these local community ponds.”

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California 'sandos' set for first Idaho location

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April 13, 2026

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California 'sandos' set for first Idaho location

A California sandwich shop is about to make it way to Idaho. Make that a “sando shop.” Ghost Sando Shop will open its first location outside of California with a new location at the Bridges at Lakemoor development along Eagle Rd. near Colchester Dr. According to property developer Hawkins, Ghost will open near the Luxe […]

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Trendy, Viral Street Clothing Brand Announces Popup at Village at Meridian

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2 days ago

April 13, 2026

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Shopping for fashion…in the Treasure Valley.

What comes to mind? Do we have enough options to keep your closet stocked and trendy, or do you rely on the internet for that?

Thanks to The Village at Meridian, tons of new and large clothing brands have come to our area that otherwise, have not been options for in-person shopping. But what is missing? We still don’t have a Zara, for example.

One ‘trendy’ and popular clothing line that does NOT have a permanent location in Idaho has decided they’re going to be ‘popping up’ and you guessed it, it’s going to be at The Village at Meridian.

Have you ever heard of ‘Lonely Ghost’? The streetwear brand is easy to spot around town, frequently. The brand touts a goal of inclusivity and positivity in the ‘streetwear space’.

The webpage dedicated to Lonely Ghost’s Meridian Pop-Up says the following:

Boise, we’re coming back! If you were there last time, you already know this isn’t just a pop-up. It’s the kind of pop up everyone talks about after. The people, the experience, the energy. And if you missed it the first time? Here’s your opportunity to right your wrong. Bring your friends. Bring your heart. Bring the version of yourself that’s been craving something real. We’ll be there—waiting with open arms, new pieces we made just for this, and maybe even a few surprises.

One of the most popular critiques online so far? The location isn’t in Boise–it’s in Meridian!

Come on, Lonely Ghost…give Meridian their flowers!

Expect the pop-up location to be popular and BUSY! The event will be held on April 17th and 18th from 10:00 in the morning until 9:00 at night, both days.

The exact address of the pop-up is: 2126 N Eagle Road, Suite 120, Meridian ID 83646

See the Lonely Ghost information page, HERE!

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Gallery Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM