Kelly Klaas
Idaho House Pulls Ultrasound Bill From Agenda…For Now
For several days the conversation at the State Capitol has been ongoing… should a woman be required to get an ultrasound before an abortion? Wednesday, movement on that bill was halted when Rep. Tom Loertscher, the Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee canceled a hearing set for today. The bill cleared the senate Monday but before it could land in the house, Chairman Loertscher pulled it
CSI Falters At Opening Game In Hutch
The College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team will not get a chance to defend the NJCAA national championship that it won last year. The Golden Eagles fell in the opening round of the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas, on Tuesday.
Ultrasound Demo Scheduled For… Idaho Capitol
Anti-abortion activists hope to gain attention with a live ultrasound exhibition in the Idaho Capitol today, part of their efforts to convince lawmakers to require a sonogram on women before an abortion.
Idaho House Passes Anti-Texting Bill
(AP) – Texting while driving could hit drivers in the wallet under a bill that has passed the House. House lawmakers voted 53-17 Tuesday to bar motorists from using smartphones and other hand-held devices to send written communications.
Twin Falls Man Arrested After High Speed Chase
A Twin Falls man was arrested this week after leading police on a high speed chase in Twin Falls. Police say 42 year old Danny Egelston failed to stop for a county deputy when he tried to pull him over for an apparent traffic infraction.
Benefit Fund Raiser For Injured Twin Falls Soldier
Businesses and individuals are coming together to help a Twin Falls soldier who was seriously injured last month while on foot patrol in Afghanistan. Pvt. Terence “Bo” Jones lost both legs after stepping on a land mine. Jones is being treated at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas but his friends, family and those who have never met him will be getting together this Saturday for a f
Idaho Prison Report Unsealed
(AP) – An unsealed report says medical care is so poor at an Idaho prison that it amounts to neglect and cruel and unusual punishment. Correctional health care expert Dr. Marc Stern says there have been some improvements at the Idaho State Correctional Institution near Boise.
Idaho House Approves Bill Capping Spending
(AP) – The House has approved a bill that is aimed at capping annual general fund spending at a little more than 5 percent of total personal income in the state. The bill approved 48-21 Monday would set the cap at a rate of 5.3 percent of the total personal income generated by Idahoans, estimated at $54.1 billion for fiscal year 2013.
Some Flooding In Southern Idaho
Some areas of the state are dealing with warmer temperatures and precipitation which is causing some flooding in low-lying areas. A flood-watch was in effect over the weekend in eastern Idaho. In Dubois and throughout Fremont County on Sunday, the extra moisture was hampering an effort to hold back flood waters. Flooding has affected the area for several days. Pools of water are overtaking road
St. Lukes Being Investigated As Possible Monopoly
(AP) – Officials at St. Luke’s Health System say they are cooperating with an investigation by the Idaho attorney general’s office and the Federal Trade Commission into whether federal antitrust laws and Idaho’s Competition Act have been violated.
Fish For Money?
(AP) Idaho Power’s attempt to determine the success of its fish stocking program in the Snake River could lead to cash for some lucky anglers. The company releases about 42,000 rainbow trout of at least 10 inches each year as part of its license agreement to operate 17 hydroelectric power plants on the river and its tributaries.
TF City Council To Discuss Public Opinion Survey
The Twin Falls City Council will be discussing the results of the $11,000 dollar public opinion survey at its regular meeting tonight. The Times News reports that the survey revealed that city residents are not real keen on civic engagement with 23 percent reporting that they attended at least one public meeting in the last year.