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Former Twin Falls Legislator Named To Redistricting Committee
Republicans have named their final two picks for Idaho’s new redistricting commission. House Speaker Lawerence Denney appointed former state representative Dolores Crow, of Nampa, and Idaho GOP Chairman Norm Semanko appointed Randy Hansen, a former state lawmaker from Twin Falls...
Idaho Postal Workers Rally To Save USPS
Union postal workers rallied across the country and here in Idaho yesterday. They want local lawmakers on board with a plan to pull the agency from the brink of financial collapse without layoffs, cutbacks or closures.
Charges Filed Against Hanes
A Twin Falls man accused of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage for five hours Sunday morning is being held in jail on $150,000 bond.
Twin Falls City Fees Going Up
Several city residents opposed the proposed increase in the Twin Falls city water, sewer and sanitation fees at last night’s city council meeting. But in the end, the council decided an increase was necessary.
More Problems At Xavier Charter School
It may be déjà vu all over again for Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls. The Times News reports that the school’s board is suggesting the school’s principal, Everett Bomgardner, be fired. After a closed session meeting last week the board voted to recommend the termination of Bomgardner due to “multiple violations of policies and procedures.” Bomgardner was placed on administrative leave earl
Twin Falls Man In Custody After Hostage Situation
A Twin Falls man remains in the Twin Falls county jail after police say he held an ex-girlfriend hostage early Sunday morning.
TF City Council Looks At Fee Hikes
This evening the Twin Falls City Council will hear from city residents regarding a proposed rate increase for water and sanitation. City officials are forecasting a shortfall in revenues for those two areas this coming year and have proposed a 5 percent increase in water rates and an 8 percent increase for wastewater. If approved by the council city residents could see the average bill rise from
More Airmen Return To Idaho
More airmen with the 366th Fighter Wing returned home to Idaho yesterday. Their main job while in Afghanistan was supporting the military with combat operations. About 400 airmen with the 366th returned home last week. Even more airmen will be coming back over the next week or so
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Landowners Wary Of BLM Power Line Plan
Dozens of ranchers and landowners are criticizing the planned route for a high-voltage transmission line across southern Idaho. Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power want to build the 1,103-mile Gateway West transmission line through private and public land in Cassia County and neighboring counties
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Boise Soldier Pleads Guilty To Killing Afghan Civilian
stock images A military judge has accepted a guilty plea by an Idaho soldier charged with taking part in the thrill-killing of an Afghan civilian last year.
Jerome County Jail Will Fail Inspection Again
As we reported yesterday, a vote to build a new jail has been delayed until next May in Jerome County. Jerome County Sheriff Doug Mcfall says the jail is going to fail yet another inspection.
St. Benedicts, St. Luke’s Officials Hold Public Meeting Over Merger Today
There has been a lot of conversation recently about the possible merger of St. Benedicts Family Medical Center in Jerome and St. Luke Health System which operates hospitals all over the state, including Twin Falls.