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Top Story 4/22/14 – Are we ready for an EMP?
An EMP is a device that explosively emits energy that can destroy nearby electrical devices. If that happens in the near future, experts say we are pretty much toast!
Brenda Grupe will talk about the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers.
Trip Craig with the Twin Falls Republicans will be in at 8:40...
Top Story Podcast 4/21/14 – States are looking to take back federal lands. Good idea?
The new "sagebrush rebellion" is getting underway...should the states take back land now controlled by the federal government? Brandy Funk from the Rock Creek QRU talks about the upcoming QRU Fundraiser on June 1 at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds...
Top Story 4/21/14 – Should states take back federal land?
There is a growing trend in the west as states begin taking action to retake land now claimed by the federal government. Is this a good move? Can the states afford to operate all this land? Is this the beginning of a new "sagebrush rebellion...
Top Story Podcast 4/17/14 – Is Idaho’s Public Defender System Unconsititutional?
Twin Falls County Prosecutor Grant Loebs talks about a study claiming Idaho's public defender system is broken and unconstitutional. Bob Sojka and Carolyn White explain the "Art and Soul of Magic Valley" art contest. Staff Sgt. Dennis Pullin with TFPD promotes the "drug take-back" program coming up April 26th...
Top Story 4/17/14 – Twin Falls County Prosecutor Grant Loebs
Another busy day today on Top Story...Find out details of the upcoming QRU Fundraising event.
Staff Sgt. Dennis Pullin with TFPD will talk about the annual "drug take-back program" that is coming up April 26th.
Art Hoag will full us in on the "Art and Soul of Magic Valley" art content that starts Friday...
Top Story Podcast 4/16/14 – A new survey claims Ipads are ruining our youth
Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Jim Chmelik tells you why he should be the next Lt. Gov. for Idaho. Twin Falls City Councilperson and Vice Mayor Suzanne Hawkins on State of the City. Bill Maikanz is the new Executive Director of United Way of Magic Valley and Chris McKean says this Saturday is opening day for Magic Valley Speedway...
Top Story 4/16/14 – State of the City with Vice Mayor Suzanne Hawkins
The 2014 racing season kicks off THIS Saturday at your NASCAR home-track Magic Valley Speedway. Hear more at 8:20.
Meet the new director of United Way of Magic Valley at 8:30.
Republican Lt. Gov. Candidate Jim Chmelik will be our guest at 8:40...
Top Story Podcast 4/15/14 – Are we “over-developing” southern Idaho?
The Leadercast Conference, with many world-renown business leaders, is coming to Twin Falls on May 9th. Trip Craig with the Twin Falls Republicans has the Idaho Political Update. Twin Falls Canal Company Manager Brian Olmstead has some dire predictions for southern Idaho if we don't start figuring out how to balance our water with development...
Top Story 4/15/14 – Brian Olmstead talks about the balance between water and development
The Magic Valley has seen a string of accomplishments with new businesses and more jobs lately. It's also seeing disputes developing around water availability. Are the two headed for a collision? Twin Falls Canal Company Manager Brian Olmstead will talk about concerns we could be facing in the near future at 9 a...
Top Story 4/14/14 – Feds in Nevada “range war” back down for now
The BLM has pulled off from the "range war" with rancher Cliven Bundy...for now. This isn't the end, but many of the cows have been returned and the BLM guns have been ordered back.
The QRU fundraiser event is coming up in June. We start talking about it today...
Top Story 4/11/14 – Twin Falls Canal Co. Manager Brian Olmstead
Southern Idaho towns have been growing by leaps and bounds. The population of Twin Falls is expected to be at 50,000 by the end of this decade. Growth is good but do we have enough water to sustain this type of growth without agriculture having to relinquish part of what it uses...
Top Story Podcast 4/10/14 – The “Nevada Range War” heats up
The "range war" with Nevada rancher Clive Bundy is reaching fever pitch. It's a sad commentary when armed troops from government agencies do battle like we see on the videos from Clark County, Nevada. Danny Marona Scholarship Fund show coming up at CSI
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Top Story 4/10/14 – Nevada citizens fighting back against BLM
Rancher Clive Bundy in Clark County, Nevada is becoming somewhat of a folk hero in his battle with the BLM. Although many don't hold the rancher faultless, people are beginning to fight back against what they see as an oppressive government...
Top Story Podcast 4/9/14 – Is Nevada Rancher Clive Bundy a HERO or OUTLAW?
Nevada rancher Clive Bundy is fighting with the BLM as they confiscate over 900 head of cattle claiming Bundy is grazing in a closed allotment and he has not paid his grazing fees since 1993. Not everyone agrees that he is the outlaw. Savannah Fleming talks about the Magic Valley Has Art Youth category and Kathleen Lambert explains National Library Week
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Top Story Podcast 4/8/14 – Can a law enforcement officer be fired?
THere was a lot of discussion today on the Filer officer who is back on duty after shooting the dog. Heidi Tubbs with Tubbs Berry Farm talkes about the upcoming "bee day." Hypocracy...it is alive and well with celebrities like Jay Z.
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Top Story 4/8/14 – Officer who shot dog back on duty in Filer
Officer Tarek Hasanni shot a dog in February which caused a string of events, including a recall effort against the Filer City Council and the mayor. Some people say they will avoid the town of Filer. Will you?
Tripp Craig with the Twin Falls Republicans will join us at 8:30 a...
Top Story Podcast 4/7/14 – Idaho Sec. of State Candidate Mitch Toryanski
Mitch Toryanski is one of the Republican candidates for Idaho Secretary of State and we talked to him today to see why he wants to be elected to that office. Randy Stapilus has the Idaho Political Update. Chris Anderson with the CSI Herrett Center and Planetarium talks about all the upcoming events at the planetarium in April
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Top Story 4/7/14 – Sec. of State Candidate Mitch Toryanski
The Idaho Sec. of State office is probably one of the most contested races in the upcoming election. Today we will talk to Republican candidate Mitch Toryanski
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Randy Stapilus will have the Idaho Political Update at 8:40.
Chris Anderson with the CSI Herrett Center and Planetarium will be in at 9:20 today...
Top Story Podcast 4/4/14 – Don’t worry about Yellowstone blowing up!
CSI Geology Prof. Shawn Willsey says a big super-volcano blast at Yellowstone is less likely than some other similar possibilities around the state. Jordyn Naerdales from the Idaho Dept. of Labor has some jobs and job tips. Chelby has the CSI Update
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Top Story 4/4/14 – CSI Geologist Shawn Willsey
With all the interest in earthquakes and super-volcanoes we thought we would get an expert on the matter. CSI Geology Professor Shawn Willsey will tell us if our demise is imminent.
Idaho Dept. of Labor will tell you what local jobs are available...