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911 Tapes Reveal Eyewitness Account of Former Ambassador Crash: 'Driver Highly Out Of Control And Highly Dangerous'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 25th

SPOKANE, Wash. - An eyewitness who saw a hit and run at the intersection of E. Sprague Ave. and N. Pines Road last week, which involved former U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker, described the driver as "highly out of control and highly dangerous." Friday, KHQ acquired the 911 tapes, which helped

North Idaho Man Claims His Rights Were Violated When He Was Tased Outside Of A Kootenai County Courtroom

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 25th

HAYDEN, Idaho. - A north Idaho man is claiming his rights were violated after he was tased inside a Kootenai county courtroom, and it was all caught on tape. Robert Peterson says he had every right to film inside of the courtroom even after repeated attempts by court officials to ask him to stop.

UPDATE: Spokane Police Investigating Death Of 4 ½ Month Baby

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 25th

UPDATE: An autopsy was conducted today and the Medical Examiner's Office advised the incident is still under investigation but at this time the incident appears to be an accidental death. PREVIOUS STORY: SPOKANE, Wash. - On 08-24-12 around 11:20 am Spokane Police responded to a residence in

New Smartphone App Cracks Down On Crime

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

SPOKANE, Wash – Imagine fighting crime with your cell phone. With today's technology, it's perhaps no surprise "there's an app for that." "Crime Push" is a free app for your Apple or Android device that makes it easy to send texts, photos and video directly to police

Deadly Crash Shuts Hwy 2 For Hours

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

DEER PARK, Wash – Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Friday morning around 9:30 a.m. on Highway 2 near Bailey Road north of Spokane. Washington State Patrol says 37-year-old Garry Baumgartner of Valleyford, Washington was driving northbound on Hwy 2 in a white commercial

North Idaho Father Sentenced For Abusing Newborn Son

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho - A north Idaho man entered a plea agreement Friday for abusing his 20-day-old son. James Blanchard was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison. One year of that sentence will be retained, meaning he needs to go through treatment in that time. After that, an amended sentence

UPDATE: Hwy. 2 Now Open After Fatal Crash

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

KHQ.COM - Highway 2 just north of Riverside is now open after a fatal crash. We are still waiting on more details from Washington State Patrol. Will will update you here on khq.com once we get them. **Previous Coverage** One person died Friday morning following a crash involving a pickup truck and

First True Dose Of Fall

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

KHQ.COM - Friday is going to feel like a September day. We have more low pressure making it's way right along the Canadian border and that means the winds are going to pick up. Could see gusts near 20-25mph. Looking to tomorrow morning that system could produce some showers

Backpacks And School Supplies Nearly Gone At The Salvation Army's Back To School Distribution

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

**Press Release From The Salvation Army** SPOKANE, Wash. - 3,100 backpacks have been handed out to children in our community, filled with school supplies Thursday. Doors opened at 8am Thursday morning, and will close at 8pm, however, The Salvation Army expects the backpacks to be

13-Year-Old Beat Up In Spokane Park

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on August 24th

SPOKANE, Wash. - An evening at the Hillyard Skate Park Monday night quickly turned into a trip to the hospital for 13-year-old Riley Kysar after a group of kids beat him up. They told Riley that they wanted his bike helmet, but they still didn't leave him alone. One of the kids in the group