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Over 600 Magic Valley Residents Are Teaming Up For The 28th Annual Paint Magic

Nate Bird — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:00:41 +0000

I love seeing events like this become so huge! This year for the 28th Annual Paint Magic there are about 600 people divided in 23 teams ready to paint houses for their elderly or disabled neighbors in the Magic Valley. This is a community event where you can either help or be helped. Since 1986 [...]

Twin Falls Allergy Nightmare – What's Causing It and What To Do

Terry Morgan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:48:32 +0000

It’s spring in Southern Idaho and for allergy sufferers the nightmare has just started. Stuffy noses, watery eyes, dry, itchy skin, itching, shortness of breath, coughing, sneezing, and wheezing are just some of the joys of the season. So what’s causing our allergies to go haywire, and what can we do about it? What’s Causing [...]

Dogs Are Vanishing in Alarming Numbers Around Southern Idaho

Terry Morgan — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:00:44 +0000

In a post on Facebook yesterday, the Twin Falls Animal Shelter reported that dogs are vanishing in Southern Idaho in alarming numbers. Dogs from Wendell, Hagerman, Twin Falls, Buhl, Rupert, and other Magic Valley communities are not returning home, aren't being found, called in, or being found alongside the road.

They are simply disappearing.

When Is Spring Break 2013 In Twin Falls County?

Terry Morgan — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:24:33 +0000

Wondering when the various schools’ Spring Breaks are in the Magic Valley? Find out here! Twin Falls School District Spring Break: Monday, March 25, 2013 – Friday, March 29, 2013. Effecting the following schools in the Twin Falls School District: Elementary: Bickel Elementary (K-5) Harrison Developmental Preschool Harrison Elementary (K-5) I.B. Perrine Elementary (K-5) Lincoln [...]

Dogs Are Vanishing in Alarming Numbers Around Southern Idaho

Terry Morgan — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:02:12 +0000

They are simply disappearing.

High Wind Warning Issued For The Magic Valley

News Radio 1310 KLIX — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:13:52 +0000

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a High Wind Warning for the Magic Valley from 3am to 6pm Sunday (Mar. 16th). Winds could gust up to 60 mph at times. From the National Weather Service: High Wind Warning for The Magic Valley The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a High Wind [...]

Reminder: Catch A Glimpse of Comet Pan-STARRS Starting Tonight

Terry Morgan — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:13:23 +0000

Although it looks as though the weather isn’t going to cooperate, Comet Pan-STARRS should become visible tonight shortly after sunset. Hopefully Magic Valley residents won’t miss this amazing astronomical event. Discovered in 2011, Comet Pan-STARRS was discovered by the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii. It made its closest approach to the Earth last Wednesday, March 5th, [...]

More Snow on the Way: Winter Storm Watch Issued For The Magic Valley

News Radio 1310 KLIX — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:19:23 +0000

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Winter Watch for the Magic Valley Friday, February 22nd until Saturday, February 23rd. The Magic Valley could see an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow on the valley floors and wind gusts up to 60 mph on Saturday. From the National Weather Service: Winter Storm [...]

Winter Storm Warning Issued For The Magic Valley

News Radio 1310 KLIX — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:18:34 +0000

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Magic Valley until 11am Friday (Feb. 8th). From the National Weather Service: Winter Storm Warning for The Magic Valley The National Weather Service in Boise has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for heavy and blowing snow [...]

Wind Advisory Now Added To Severe Winter Weather Warnings Issued For Magic and Treasure Valleys

News Radio 1310 KLIX — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:00:01 +0000

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Magic Valley until 5pm Tuesday (Jan. 29th), and a Winter Storm Warning for the Upper Treasure valley until 11am Tuesday (Jan. 29th), and a Wind Advisory for Western Magic Valley from 11am Tuesday (Jan. 29th) till 7pm Tuesday (Jan. 29th). From the National [...]

Who Has The Best Southern BBQ in The Magic Valley? [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:30:46 +0000

I have a friend who claims that the best BBQ in the Magic Valley comes from an angry man in Gooding who cooks over a wood fire. I have also been told the best BBQ comes on a Hoagie in Kimberly. I personally don't feel like I have had true Southern BBQ in The Magic Valley.

Hard Freeze Warning for the Magic Valley

Terry Morgan — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:16:07 +0000

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Hard Freeze Warning for the Magic Valley. Temperatures on Saturday morning will range from the mid-20′s to 30′s between 4am and 9am. A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will damage or kill frost sensitive crops and garden plants. [...]

Freeze Warning for the Western Magic Valley

Terry Morgan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:15:32 +0000

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Freeze Warning for the Western Magic Valley. Temperatures on Thursday morning will range from the mid-20′s to 30′s between 4am and 9am. A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will damage or kill frost sensitive crops and garden plants. The [...]

Did You Know There Are Cockroaches In The Magic Valley?

Terry Morgan — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:44:16 +0000

I had no idea that there were cockroaches in Idaho. I always considered that more of an east coast problem. As of yesterday, it became my problem. I have cockroaches at my home in Buhl. The three that I’ve seen–one of which was dead–were big, black, scary nasty mama-jammas that looked more at home in [...]

Beware of Rental Scams in Twin Falls

Terry Morgan — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:44:06 +0000

My family is looking for a new home to rent. Our searches have taken us to the usual places so far: classifieds, real estate companies, and Craigslist. While on Craigslist we found a great home listed in Twin Falls that met our needs, was available, and was well within our budget. It seemed almost too good to be true!

It turns out it was and my family was nearly scammed. Beware of rental scams in the Magic Valley.

Which Magic Valley Town Has The Best Water?

Terry Morgan — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:03:58 +0000

We already know that Buhl has the most expensive water, but now we're wondering which town in the Magic Valley has the best water?

"Best" is a very subjective term, we know, but we would like to know what you think. Which town has the best tasting water, or t

Looking For Adventure? Quest The Magic Valley!

Terry Morgan — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:56:39 +0000

Looking for some fun, adventure, and possibly battle an evil sorcerer this weekend? Experience Google Quest, the new 8-bit feature that will aid you in all of your quests.

For this adventure, you sure certainly see a villain or two, require your best steed, and perhaps load up on your detect magic and magic missile spells.

You Know You're From The Magic Valley When…

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:31:15 +0000

Recently there have been articles featured on the web about "You Know You're From New Jersey When..." and we didn't want to be left out of the fun. The staff of 95.7 KEZJ, News Radio 1310 KLIX, KOOL 96.5, and 98.3 The Snake had a lot of fun putting this list together. This one is for the locals.

Vote For The Magic Valley's Best Burger!

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:45:05 +0000

Who has the Best Burger in the Magic Valley?

Our goal is to find out, through trial and hopefully no error, where to get the best burger. Four burgers in the Magic Valley have squared off for the title of "The Magic Valley's Best Burger!" And it's up to you to decide. Get to all four locations, enjoy a hearty burger, and then vote for the one you think is best. And we'll give you 10,000 EZ Bucks just for voting.

Best Cheap Restaurants in the Magic Valley – Top 10

Terry Morgan — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:31:59 +0000

The old adage says there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and we all know that’s true, so we’ve put together a list of the top 10 best cheap restaurants in the Magic Valley. This way you can still eat well, and save yourself a couple of bucks. The list ranges from the well-known, to a few that are “local secrets.”