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Twin Falls Bank Robber Faces Sentencing Today
A man charged with robbing two Twin Falls banks is scheduled to appear in court later today to be sentenced for his crimes. Twenty six year old Nicholas Sites was arrested in April for robbing First Federal Savings Bank and U.S. Bank several weeks apart.
Idaho Presents Case In Legislative Boundary Dispute
(AP) Idaho has delivered arguments to the Idaho Supreme Court on why justices should reject a lawsuit filed by Twin Falls County aiming to have the state's new legislative boundaries thrown out. Twin Falls County argues the county-splitting map approved Oct. 14 disadvantages its voters.
Idaho Court Upholds Conviction Of Shoshone Woman
(AP) An appellate court has upheld the conviction of a southern Idaho woman serving seven years in prison for stealing cattle. The Idaho Court of Appeals issued a ruling Tuesday in the case of Traci Hadden, who says her trial should have been moved from Lincoln County due to the publicity surrounding her in a separate case, where she was charged with plotting to kill her former father-in-law...
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Top Story Instapoll 12/27/11:Do You Favor Lowering State Sales Tax And Eliminating Exemptions?
There is a movement in Idaho to lower the state sales tax to five percent from the current six percent and eliminate a lot of the exemptions and exceptions now allowed. Is this something you could support? Vote Here!new
Top Story Podcast 12/27/11:Judge’s Retirement, Steve Millington, Sales Tax Exemptions
First hour - Judge's may have to take a cut in their retirement and Steve Millington with the Twin Falls Republicans. Second hour - There is a movement afloat in Idaho to decrease the state sales tax to 5% and eliminate a bunch of exemptions and exceptions
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Shop Shop Shop
Whether you called it Monday Mania or Mega-Monday, the results were the same… after Christmas shoppers filling stores across the state to exchange and return unwanted gifts and look for post-Christmas bargains.
No Excuse To Drink And Drive This Weekend
With lots of partying and celebrating taking place this New Year’s weekend there will be few excuses for drinking and driving. Many of the area bars and restaurants will be pairing up with a local cab companies to provide free rides for those who want to celebrate and then get home safely.
Ski Resorts Still Waiting For Snow
Many of the states ski resorts still aren’t open thanks to a lack of snow. Magic Mountain south of Hansen still hasn’t opened and neither has Soldier Mountain near Fairfield. Brundage Mountain is counting on an incoming snow storm to make their 50th birthday celebration something to remember.
Top Story Instapoll 12/26/11:Are You Happy With Your Christmas Presents?
A lot of people will be heading back to the stores this week to exchange presents for something that fits, works or is more tasteful. Will you be one of those or do you like what you got? Vote Here
State Senator McGee Arrest Idaho’s Top News Story
The arrest of state Sen. John McGee on charges of drunken driving and auto theft threw the Caldwell Republican's political fortunes into disarray.
Idaho Natural Gas Rates To Drop
Intermountain Gas Co. has filed a request with state regulators to lower natural gas rates by an average of 4.5 percent for residential customers. The company filed paperwork with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission last week.
Yes Virginia, Today Is A Holiday
Although Christmas was yesterday, today is the official holiday for it since it fell on a Sunday. That means there will be some closures today including the county, state and federal offices and most city offices. There will be no mail delivery today and no banks will be open...
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North Korean Leader Kim Jong II Dead
Fox News is reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong II has died. Official state reports indicate that he died of a heart attack.
Kim, reputed to have had a taste for cigars, cognac and gourmet cuisine, was believed to have had diabetes and heart disease.
Top Story Podcast 12/16/11:CSI, Salvation Army, Martin Lewis, Tebow, Chobani
First hour - Graydon Stanley and Doug Maughan from CSI, Nikki Cruise from the Salvation Army and new talk show host on KLIX Martin Lewis. Second hour - TF City Manager Travis Rothweiler, Mayor Don Hall and Gary Garnand from the Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency
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Magic Valley Law Enforcement Find More “Funny Money”
A Twin Falls man is facing two charges of counterfeiting U.S. currency. 48 year old Matthew Harrington was arrested earlier this week after Twin Falls County deputies found nearly $1500 dollars in counterfeit money and several bags of copies of shredded currency in the apartment where he was staying.
Area Ski Resorts Needing More Snow To Open
With the Christmas break beginning for school kids around the valley local ski resorts would love to capitalize on the business. But so far only two area ski resorts are open.