Twin Falls News
Newt Is Coming To Idaho
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is planning a stop in northern Idaho in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Campaign officials say Gingrich will hold a town hall meeting in Coeur d’Alene Thursday.
Idaho Gas Prices Rising Again
All around the Northwest gas prices are increasing but Idaho is currently sitting below the national average for a gallon of gasoline. According to AAA the national average sits at $3.53 a gallon while the average gallon of gas in Idaho sits at $3.16 a gallon
Joe Raedle, Getty Images Twin Falls Man Wins $1,000,000
Brothers Bill and Mike Edson were in Boise Tuesday to claim a $1 million prize from the Idaho Lottery. Bill is from Twin Falls, and his brother Mike is from Salt Lake City. Their ticket matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball number itself for Saturday night’s draw.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imlsdcc/ State Honors Japanese Americans
Monday was a Day of Remembrance for those interned and those Japanese-Americans who fought in WWII, even while some of their families were interned. Men, women, and children, mostly U.S. citizens not guilty of any crime, were held in internment camps for more than three years.
Twin Falls Man Arrested For Marijuana Trafficking
A Twin Falls man is in the custody of the Twin Falls Police after being arrested for allegedly trafficking in marijuana. 21 year old Trey Tickner was arrested February 14th after a lengthy investigation and a sting operation where Tickner allegedly sold some marijuana to a confidential informant on more than one occasion.
Survey Indicates Marijuana Use Up By Idaho Students
A recent survey seems to indicate that drug and marijuana usage among Idaho students may be trending upward The 2011 Idaho Youth Risks Behavior Survey released this month by the Idaho State Dept. of Education indicates that 18.8-percent of Idaho’s high school students say they had used marijuana at least once within the last month. That’s a five percent increase over 2009. 65 percent said they had at least one drink of alcohol during their lifetime.
Search Widens For Caldwell Woman Who Allegedly Kidnapped Her Kids
Authorities say an Idaho woman who allegedly took her three children in a custody squabble may be in the Phoenix metropolitan area on the way to Mexico. The FBI in Salt Lake City says an Amber Alert was issued Sunday morning for a 9-year-old boy and two girls, ages 5 and 7.
gsbrown99 via flickr School Closures for the Twin Falls Area
2 days ago
We understand how quickly a school closure can turn your day upside down so it's important that you know about them as soon as they happen.
This is just a reminder that if any of our schools decide to call it an early day or if they have a future cancellation, we'll get you the information. Every year we give Southern Idaho schools a 24/7 hot-line to report closings. If a school calls at 3:00am, we announce it on 95.7 and we also keep our website updated 24/7.
Caldwell Police Police Look For Three Caldwell Children, Mother
An Amber Alert has been issued for three children out of Caldwell. Police say the kids are likely with their biological mother, who has lost custody of them. Esmerelda Guerrero-Lopez is a 5-year-old Hispanic girl with black hair, brown eyes, about 3 feet and 7 inches tall, and weighs 45 lbs.
Idahoans Still Giddy Over Candidate Visits
It was a buffet of presidential candidates for the people of Idaho last week. Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul all touched down in the Gem State. The three GOP candidates made their appearances in just four days, hoping to gain the vote of Idahoans.
