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When Will “Parental Involvement” Become Factor In Teacher Evaluations?
(AP) - Legislation headed to the Idaho Senate aims to clarify when parental involvement will become a factor in teaching evaluations. At least half of an Idaho teacher's job evaluation will be based on student achievement starting July 1, and what parents think will also count, as part of new education changes that were signed into law last year.
Top Story Podcast 1/19/12:Cops, Newt’s Ex-Wife’s Interview, Larrey Anderson
First hour - The ABC interview with Newt's ex-wife Marianne could be explosive. Also, the cops with their bad-guys list. Second hour - American Thinker's senior editor Larrey Anderson.
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Top Story Instapoll 1/19/12:Should ABC Air The Ex-Mrs. Gingrich Interview?
There is some controversy about the recent interview conducted by ABC News with Newt Gingrich's ex-wife Marianne. Some feel all the information should be put out there while others fear this would be a bad time to release this so-called "explosive" information...
LMS Defense To Relocate Headquarters To Twin Falls
A Counterterrorism training firm has announced it plans to move its corporate headquarters to Twin Falls. LMS Defense, Inc. specializes in counterterrorism training to U.S. military, law enforcement and private security professionals, John Chapman, founder and CEO of LMS Defenss says the center will provide tactical training to Northwest civilian forces and provide a testing facility for milit
Twin Falls Woman Killed In Traffic Accident In Jerome County
Idaho State Police say it is not known if the weather played a factor in a deadly car accident that happened in Jerome County yesterday but they did say it was snowing at the time.
Storm Brings Slide-Offs And Power Outages
Yesterday's snow fall created a very busy day for emergency crews and left some folks without power. Twin Falls police report they responded to 17 vehicle accidents yesterday, Gooding county reports 14, Jerome County reported eleven accidents and Lincoln County had one.
Top Story Instapoll 1/18/12:Should The Idaho Legislature Restrict On Overnight Camping At The Capital Mall?
Aimed at the "Occupy Boise" movement the Idaho Legislature is considering legislation that would restrict overnight camping in the Capital mall area, specifically the lawn of the old Ada County Courthouse. Some see this as a long overdue step to practicality while others see it as infringement on the right to protest and fee speech...
Twin Falls City Council OK’s Doggie Park
Tuesday evening the Twin Falls City Council approved a temporary dog park for the city. The temporary facility will be located in a fenced in area at Frontier Park that is used in the summer by the softball program.
Idaho Marine Dies In Afghanistan
An Idaho Marine has been killed during combat operations in Afghanistan. Officials say 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Kenneth Cochran of Wilder and 22-year-old Cpl. Jon-Luke Bateman from Tulsa, Oklahoma died Sunday in the Helmand province during combat operations.
Top Story Podcast 1/17/12:Doggie Park, Steve Millington, Gay Parents, 100 Year Predictions
First hour - Twin Falls officials are considering a temporary "doggie park' to see if a permanent one is warranted. Also, Steve Millington with the Twin Falls Republicans. Second hour - Does a family with the father in jail make a better family that one with gay parents
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Top Story Instapoll 1/17/12:Should Twin Falls Build A “Doggie Park?”
The Twin Falls City Council is considering a temporary off-leash "doggie park" during the winter months as an experiment to see if a permanent one is warranted. There are some who think it's way past time for such a project and others who think the city has more important issues to tackle and pay for...
Idaho Ag Experts Optimistic But Cautious About 2012
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Last year's high hay prices has many in Idaho's agricultural community optimistic about 2012. Idaho Hay and Forage Association Executive Director Rick Waitley Says prices are at an all-time high, with the market averaging about $240 to $260 a ton...
Twin Falls City Council Considers “Doggie Park.”
One of the major items on the agenda for the Twin Falls City Council today will be the operation of a temporary doggie-park which will give city residents with dogs a place to turn them loose to roam free in a fenced in area. The Times News
says the temporary location is two gated fields at the Frontier Field softball complex...
Idaho Sets Record In Number Of Food Stamp Recipients
Despite a slowly improving economy and falling unemployment, the agency that cares for Idaho's poor and disabled residents says there's plenty of evidence that people are still struggling.
Top Story Podcast 1/16/12:Legislative Update, Marines Urinating On Taliban Corpses, East End Update
First hour - Randy Stapilus with the Legislative update and the controversy of the U.S. Marines who urinated on the Taliban corpses. Second hour - East End Update .
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Top Story Instapoll:Disciplining The Marines
The marines who urinated on the dead Taliban fighters are being investigated and it will soon be decided what should be their punishment. Some think the government is going overboard in their disdain for the marines while others think they should be harshly disciplined...
School Districts Spending Money For New Technology
School Districts across the state are already taking advantage of the $13 million lawmakers set aside in 2011 for technology upgrades in the classroom to purchase devices for students that include iPads, laptops, and desktop computers.
Filer School District Dealing With “Spice” Issues
The Filer School District will be starting an education program for students this week on the dangers of “spice.” Spice, or Hayze, is a mixture of various herbs that can be smoked and it’s caused a couple of serious incidents with students at the Filer High School.
Top Story Podcast 1/13/12:Idaho Distance Education Academy, Recall Luna, Open Line Friday
First hour - Gov. Butch Otter got a raise. Some think the timing is way off for that. Also, Pete Peterson gets us up to date on the "recall Luna" effort in the state. Second hour - Jason Bransford with the Idaho Distance Education Academy tells us how that charter school works
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Lack Of Snow Hurting Idaho Resorts
The lack of snow this year may be making it easier on motorists and in general, those who don’t like bad winter weather. However, for some who depend on the snow, like Bogus Basin Ski Resort near Boise, it can be economically devastating.