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Residents of southwest Idaho appear sharply divided over a proposed new nuclear power plant near the Oregon Idaho border. Thursday night, around 250 people filled a high school auditorium for an initial public hearing on the project. Regional Correspondent Tom Banse reports from Payette, Idaho

Hunters in Idaho will be allowed to shoot wolves in most parts of the state for an extra three months. Idaho's Fish and Game Commission Thursday extended the state's wolf season through next March. Inland Northwest Correspondent Doug Nadvornick reports from the commission meeting in Coeur d'Alene.

For several years now, energy experts have been predicting a nuclear renaissance in this country. But that's not materializing very quickly. In Idaho, an energy developer is now on his third proposed site for a new commercial nuclear power plant. Thursday night, in Payette, Idaho, people traveled hours to express their feelings at an initial public hearing. Opinions on the nuclear option were sharply divided. Correspondent Tom Banse reports from Payette County on the Oregon Idaho border.

Northwest colleges and universities have been tightening their belts in this tough economy. Some are dropping degree programs and refocusing their basic fields of study. But the University of Idaho is proposing cuts even in places that go to the core of its agricultural mission as a land grant institution. Within the next few weeks, the university expects to announce whether it's closing three agricultural research facilities. Inland Northwest Correspondent Doug Nadvornick reports advocates believe it's a short sighted strategy that will hurt Idaho's economy.

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Teammates give member with cerebral palsy a chance to swim at state meet. Cerebral palsy - Health - United States - Conditions and Diseases - Neurological Disorders

The Boise Ridge Riders put on their annual 2-day ISDE Qualifier event in Idaho City. This event serves as a way for Team USA to select which riders will represent America in the International Six Days Enduro this October in Portugal. KTM Factory rider David Kamo won the overall event and secured a spot on the US Junior Trohpy Team.

Explore visits the Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley — the first “no kill” shelter in Idaho — and finds out how the shelter staff rescues, protects, and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats.