Kelly Klaas
Gov. Otter Signs Bill To Boost Business
(AP) Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed legislation creating a $5 million plan intended to bolster
university research and businesses that can help grow Idaho’s economy. Otter’s signature this week caps one of his chief priorities heading into the 2012 Legislature. In January, the Republ
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Idaho’s Infrastructure Gets Bad Grades
(KTVB) A new study released Thursday says Idaho’s infrastructure needs constant improvement and could become unsafe. Greg Diloreto, president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers, which authored the study, says America’s infrastructure could use an overhaul and Idaho’s is no exception to that. Senate T
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St. Patricks Day Parade Saturday
The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is scheduled for tomorrow and there will be some road closures in the area as a result. The Twin Falls Police say Main Ave. from the 600 Block East to Main Ave. North and Dierkes Street will be closed for the parade beginning at 11:30 a.m. and will reopen after the parade around 1 p.m.
Flood Watch Issues For Eastern Idaho
The National Weather Service is urging residents who live in flood-prone areas of eastern Idaho to take precautions. With the exception of the Pocatello area, the flood watch covers almost the entire region of northern Bannock County, the Blackfoot, Pingree and Aberdeen areas of Bingham County, American Falls and the rest of northern Power County
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Meridian Man Arrested For Fake Bomb
(KTVB) Police say the man they arrested on Wednesday for possessing a fake explosive device had threatened to activate it and “take out” law enforcement. Meridian police took two men into custody after a bomb scare inside a Meridian trailer park that forced residents to evacuate their homes and disrupted traffic for over six hours on Wednesday.
Appeals Court Rules Wolf Hunts May Continue
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit from conservationists that want to block wolf hunts. Wednesday’s ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court Of Appeals says Congress did have authority to intervene when it stropped protections from wolves last spring.
Man Sentenced After Being Caught With Nake Girl In Closet
A Boise man has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison after being caught with a naked 14 year old girl in his hotel room in Burley. The incident happened in 2009. Brian Greenwell was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to two counts of felony sexual abuse of a child under 16
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Beware Of Gas-Saving Gimmicks
Gas prices continue to soar. Triple A says four states and Washington, D.C., now have $4 a gallon gas. In Idaho, the average is now $3.63 a gallon. Finding ways to cut down on the hit to our wallets is on the mind of most drivers. But the Better Business Bureau and mechanics are urging drivers to be on the lookout for gimmicks that promise to increase your gas mileage.
Senate Committee Passes "Ultrasound Bill"
More than 200 people packed a Senate committee hearing on a bill to require Idaho women to get an ultrasound screening before terminating a pregnancy. Boise Sen. Chuck Winder’s* legislation aims to decrease abortions in Idaho, and he argues women with more information about their fetus may opt against terminating their pregnancy.
Burley Man Faces Trial In June
A Burley man charged with involuntary manslaughter will go before a jury trial on June 27th. 24 year old Michael Thompson is charged with shooting Michael Blair with a handgun after the two men and two female companions spent the night drinking at a bar in Paul.
Magic Valley United Way Hands Out Money
The United Way of South Central Idaho was handing out money yesterday. Tuesday was the organization’s annual allocation meeting handing out over $100,000 dollars to local service organizations. Out of those receiving money this year, the Jerome Senior Center received $2000 and the Silver Sage Girl Scouts received $4100 dollars.
Chobani Hosts Informational Meeting
An informational meeting held in Twin Falls yesterday for the Chobani yogurt factory currently under construction got about twice as many attendees than officials were expecting. Officials fielded some questions about the new plant from those attending but still remained tight lipped about some of the details, saying that they wanted to keep some of the thunder for the actual opening this summe