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OGDEN — An arraignment hearing for Idaho inmate Gregory L. Seamons that was to take place today in Boise for the 1983 rape and slaying of 11-year-old Rebecca Lemberger of Ogden has been postponed because of a judge’s scheduling conflict.

The new date for the hearing at the Idaho Correctional Center will be April 2.

BOISE, Idaho — The sight was odd enough: Utah State coach Gary Andersen holding a trophy full of potatoes while standing on a blue turf. 

Then consider that the Aggies — spurred by three explosive runs from their running back, Kerwynn Williams — scored 28 points in the fourth quarter after managing just 13 in the first three. 

Perhaps this is even more unique: a USU football team, now with 11 wins for the program’s first time, is a conference champion and nationally-ranked team.

And now, a bowl champion.

BOISE — After nearly a year, renovations of the Boise Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are almost complete. Between Oct. 13 and Nov. 10, except Sundays, the public will have a chance to tour the temple.

BOISE, Idaho  -- Prompting references to Jesus and George Orwell, a bill requiring women to have an ultrasound exam before getting an abortion was approved on a 23-12 vote Monday.

BOISE, Idaho -- U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell is optimistic the agency's new planning procedures will lead to needed restoration and protection of soil, water and wildlife habitat while also reducing appeals and lawsuits.

Tidwell visits Boise Monday at the invitation of Sen. Mike Crapo and plans to discuss the proposed rules that were unveiled earlier this month and expected to become final in March. The rules outline procedures individual forests must use when updating their guiding documents known as forest plans. The new rules have been criticized both for being too lenient and too strict in the approach they take to protecting biological diversity.

BOISE, Idaho -- Saying the measure had nothing to do with Occupy Boise, the Senate voted 26-9 Tuesday to approve a bill that prohibits protesters from camping on the Capitol Mall.