(ISP Press Release, August 3, 2025; Cover Photo Credit: ISP)
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 3:32 P.M., Idaho State Police (ISP) investigated a fatality vehicle collision on S. Fork Mink Creek Road in Bannock County.
Preliminary reports indicate a 2017 Hyundai Tuscan, driven by Endangered Missing Persons Linda Zweigart, 67, Pocatello, traveled off the left shoulder, impacted a tree, and came to rest down the embankment. She was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed from her injuries on scene.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
On Monday, July 21, the members of Patriots for Liberty & Constitution will be discussing Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution and Federalist 46.
The group meets starting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings at Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 202 S. 7th Avenue in Pocatello. The public is invited to attend.
July 27, 2025 (Cover Photo Credit: Bannock County)
A high-level overview of the Bannock County Clerk’s budget recommendation for FY2026 was presented at a meeting of the Bannock County Commissioners on Thursday, July 24.
You can view the meeting with the presentation here:
This week, Bryan Kohberger received four consecutive life sentences for the November 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Under Idaho law, these fixed sentences mean Kohberger will never be eligible for parole and will die in prison. With this sentencing, a painful chapter closes in one of the darkest moments in our state’s history.
Four young lives full of promise were stolen from us far too soon—from their families, classmates, friends, and all of us who came to know their names and stories. Their loss is immeasurable, and their absence is felt every day.
There is no sentence that can bring true justice for this kind of evil. Nothing can undo the heartache or fill the empty chairs at family tables. But this outcome ensures that Bryan Kohberger will never harm another innocent life.
For more than two years, my office worked side by side with Latah County prosecutors. While Prosecutor Thompson retained full authority over the case, including all plea negotiations, my Criminal Division provided crucial support by handling the complex legal challenges that could have derailed the entire prosecution.
Criminal Division Chief Jeff Nye led my team alongside Deputy Attorneys General Ingrid Batey and Madison Gourley. Together, they fought off more than a dozen motions challenging the death penalty. They defended law enforcement’s use of investigative genetic genealogy—the first time this technique had been used in Idaho. When defense lawyers tried to throw out the entire case, my team protected the grand jury indictment.
Each challenge they defeated kept this case moving forward. The genetic genealogy work that first identified Kohberger became crucial evidence. Their successful defense of this investigative tool will help Idaho law enforcement solve future cases.
Most importantly, their focus on key legal briefing and arguments gave Latah County prosecutors the ability to concentrate on discovery and prepare for trial. Kohberger will spend the rest of his life behind bars at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna, where he belongs.
I know that no matter the outcome this week, no words, legal ruling, or sentence from a judge can heal what these families have endured. My sincere wish is that they have not carried this burden alone and that Idaho never forget the names and memories of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan.
Please continue to keep these families in your prayers—not just today, but in the days and years to come. Their grief does not end with a sentence, and neither should our care for them.
As Attorney General, I’ll never stop fighting to protect Idaho families. I stand with our prosecutors, law enforcement community, and our citizens to ensure justice is done.
On Monday, July 21, the members of Patriots for Liberty & Constitution will be discussing Article IV of the U.S. Constitution and Federalist 45.
The group meets starting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings at Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 202 S. 7th Avenue in Pocatello. The public is invited to attend.
(ISP Press Release, July 20, 2025; Cover Photo Credit: ISP)
BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a multi-vehicle collision which occurred on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 1:05 P.M., on I15 at mile marker 94, in Bingham County.
A 2005 Toyota 4Runner, traveling south on I15, came upon slowed traffic near a construction zone. The driver struck the rear of a 2025 Audi Q7 which caused a chain reaction crash involving the following vehicles and occupants:
A 2017 Nissan Rogue, occupied by a 25-year-old female driver and a 48-year-old male passenger, both from Chehalis, WA, and a 27-year-old male passenger from Great Britain.
A 2024 Ford Expedition, occupied by a 71-year-old male driver and a 38-year-old female passenger, both from Glen, MT.
The Toyota was occupied by a 24-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female passenger, and a juvenile, all from Las Vegas, NV.
The Audi was occupied by 52-year-old female driver, from Huntsville, UT, and a 22-year-old female passenger, from Ogden, UT
All occupants were wearing seatbelts.
Traffic was partially blocked in both the southbound and northbound lanes of I15 for approximately 30 minutes, allowing emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
(ISP Press Release, July 19, 2025; Cover Photo Credit: ISP)
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred at 4:46 pm, on July 19th, 2025, on eastbound US26 at mile post 340, east of Idaho Falls.
A 33-year-old male, and a 32-year-old female both from Idaho Falls, were traveling eastbound on US26 in a 1985 Chevrolet Blazer hauling a 1970 flatbed trailer. The trailer and Blazer began to fishtail. The Blazer rolled onto its side and the trailer came unhitched flipping onto its side. Both the trailer and Blazer came to a rest in the eastbound lanes.
The female passenger was transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Idaho State Police was assisted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, and Bonneville County Paramedics.
The eastbound lanes were blocked for approximately an hour to allow emergency responders to assist those involved.
This crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
The Mountain States Policy Center has posted an article proving important details about Idaho’s new education choice tax credit.
The article opens by saying, “Parents, you won’t want to miss these details from the Idaho State Tax Commission. The full implementation of HB 93 (school choice tax credit) is moving forward, and families are invited to register for an online webinar on August 19 or an in-person seminar in Boise on August 26 to learn more about how to apply for the tax credit.”
One year ago today, at 6:11 pm—eight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms to address thousands of Americans gathered at a campaign rally—rifle fire broke out, and an assassin’s bullet came within a quarter inch of ending my life and silencing our movement to restore American greatness. Yet, by the hand of providence and the grace of Almighty God, my life was spared. As we commemorate one year since the harrowing events of July 13, 2024, we reaffirm that the American spirit has and will always triumph over forces of evil and destruction.
Those who carry scars from that July evening defended our Republic during one of our Nation’s darkest hours—running to the injured amid chaos and uncertainty to provide comfort and lifesaving care. Doctors and first responders rushed to help the wounded, rallygoers guided their fellow citizens to safety, and patriots raised their fists in the air in an outpouring of support and national pride. These men and women arrived at the rally grounds as ordinary Americans, but left as heroes. They represent the very best of our Nation, and we are forever indebted for their kindness and compassion.
However, one name stands above all for selfless service and ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day. The world will never forget the tragic loss of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter, veteran, and devoted husband and father. When gunfire erupted, Corey did not hesitate to protect his wife and two daughters. He died a hero, and we are eternally grateful for his inspiring love, valor, and faithfulness.
It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin. One year after the attempt on my life in Butler, our country is in the midst of a new Golden Age. History will remember the would-be assassin for his cowardice and failure, but the magnificent legacy of the heroes of July 13, 2024, will forever be etched upon the heart of our Nation. Today, we pay tribute to their spirit of love, unity, and resilience—and we proclaim with one voice the epic battle cry that has reverberated all across the world: “Fight, fight, fight!”
