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(WILDER, ID) – Federal agents are facing accusations of excessive force after a large-scale raid targeting illegal gambling at a racetrack in Wilder, Idaho, resulted in the detention of hundreds of spectators, including children. More than 200 officers from the FBI, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, and other agencies descended on La Catedral Arena on Sunday. The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho alleges that agents used military-style tactics, firing rubber bullets into the crowd and zip-tying the hands of everyone present.

Witnesses reported that children were separated from their parents during the operation, leading to what one lawyer described as severe trauma for those involved. While the raid led to the arrest of track owner Ivan Tellez and four others on gambling-related charges, the involvement of ICE in a betting investigation has raised significant civil rights concerns. The FBI confirmed that ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division was present to process individuals with potential immigration violations, a role it described as separate from the criminal investigation. In the wake of the public outcry, a planned FBI news conference on the matter was abruptly canceled.

(WILDER, ID) – Federal agents are facing accusations of excessive force after a large-scale raid targeting illegal gambling at a racetrack in Wilder, Idaho, resulted in the detention of hundreds of spectators, including children. More than 200 officers from the FBI, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, and other agencies descended on La Catedral Arena on Sunday. The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho alleges that agents used military-style tactics, firing rubber bullets into the crowd and zip-tying the hands of everyone present.

Witnesses reported that children were separated from their parents during the operation, leading to what one lawyer described as severe trauma for those involved. While the raid led to the arrest of track owner Ivan Tellez and four others on gambling-related charges, the involvement of ICE in a betting investigation has raised significant civil rights concerns. The FBI confirmed that ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division was present to process individuals with potential immigration violations, a role it described as separate from the criminal investigation. In the wake of the public outcry, a planned FBI news conference on the matter was abruptly canceled.

(AMERICAN FALLS) – Frozen potato giant Lamb Weston is expanding its workforce, with plans to hire more than 100 new full-time employees at its American Falls production facility. The company is seeking operators, technicians, and other team members to support its growing production needs by the end of 2025. Starting pay for the new roles begins at $18 an hour, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

To help fill the positions, Lamb Weston is hosting a hiring fair this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with recruiters, learn about the open roles, and participate in on-the-spot interviews. The company stated that some job offers will be made during the event. While applications will be available at the fair, candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance to speed up the process.

(BOISE) – The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will delay issuing food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, beginning next month. This suspension of benefits in Idaho comes at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Federal funding for the program, commonly called food stamps, is projected to be exhausted in two weeks if a resolution is not reached.

While new applications for the program will still be accepted, the state agency anticipates longer wait times at its call centers and offices. The department, often referred to as Health and Welfare, confirmed that benefits for the Women, Infants, and Children program, or WIC, are not affected by this pause. Residents in need of immediate food assistance are encouraged to find local resources by calling the Idaho CareLine at 211.