James Tidmarsh
Stay Up-To-Date on Hurricane Irene throughout the Weekend
As the east coast hunkers down for what it being called a “once in a hundred years” storm this weekend, we will be hard at work to keep you informed on any major developments. Tune in for updates from Fox Radio news twice an hour and should events warrant turn to News Radio 1310 KLIX for comprehensive coverage and storm information. For thos
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Hailey Remembers Bowe Bergdahl
Yesterday marked the two year anniversary of the capture of U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was by the Taliban in Afghanistan. A gathering was held for Bowe and his family at Zaney’s River Street Coffee House in Hailey at noon. Hailey Mayor Rick Davis read a statement from the Bergdahl family. In t
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No Delays For Idaho Medicaid Payments
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare won’t suspend Medicaid payments to hospitals around the state, after all. A week ago, the agency announced it would suspend them for at least one week because an increase in claims was straining its funding...
Cassia County School Distrct Cuts Positions
The Cassia County school district is eliminating 5 and a half positions next year. The Times News reports that the school district has trimmed $879,699 from its fiscal 2012 salaries budget. On Tuesday district officials adopted a $43.2 million budget for the coming year...
Gov. Butch Otter Mashes With Researchers Over "Spud Study"
Idaho Governor Butch Otter is shooting back at a Harvard study linking weight gain to potato chips and potatoes — along with sugary drinks and some meats . in a letter to the researchers otter says taters are chock-full of nutrients like vitamin C and potassium...
Hailey Woman Dies In Multiple Vehicle Accident
A Hailey woman is dead after a four vehicle crash on US93 at milepost 61, north of Jerome. The accident happened yesterday at around noon. Idaho State Police say that traffic was stopped in a construction zone. For unknown reasons 62 year old Dayle Fowler was outside of her vehicle. A s...
Mini-Cassia Jail Fails ICE Inspection
The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center will need some upgrading if it’s to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Times-News reports this morning that an inspection last month revealed several problems at the facility.
Luna Recall Effort Fails
A group seeking to recall public schools chief Tom Luna over his new education laws failed to meet a Monday deadline to collect nearly 160,000 voter signatures. The Committee to Recall Tom Luna needed to submit 158,107 valid signatures from registered voters to succeed in their push for an August special election.
Ceremony Planned For Missing Hailey Soldier
Thursday marks the 2nd anniversary of the capture of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl by the Telban. Burgdahl’s home town plans to mark the occasion with a public gathering at his former workplace, Zaney’s River Street Coffee House. Hailey mayor Rick Davis and others will be on hand to read a statement from the family as well as show their support for the solider
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Update: ATV’s Banned From Sun Valley Streets
The Sun Valley City Council has voted to ban ATVs from the central Idaho resort town’s upscale streets. The Idaho Mountain Express reports that the council on Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance that prohibits most restricted-plate vehicles, including ATVs...
Gooding Man Dies In Weekend Accident
One man was killed after a crash near Gooding Saturday night. Chief Deputy Jerry Pierce with the Gooding County Sheriff said that 51-year-old Tim Harris of Gooding was traveling five miles northeast of Gooding on a rural road just before 7 p...
Update: Idaho State Senator Out on Bail
Senate Caucus Chairman John McGee has been released from the Ada County Jail on a $5,000 bond after a short hearing this afternoon. The Idaho statesman reports that McGee’s wife and parents were present, and it appeared from the brief hearing that McGee’s attorney may argue that a medical issue was at play.