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From Mountain Home to Boise, the United States Air Force is trying to get the word out about possibly bringing in a fleet of F-35 fighter jets to Gowen Field or to Mountain Home Air Force Base. The second of three public informational meetings was held Wednesday night in Boise.  Col. Bruce Smith with Mountain Home Air Force Base says noise is the obvious concern among some residents but Smith says

A man injured in a rollover in Jerome County on Saturday has died. Daniel Acuna-Cosio was driving eastbound on 600 North in a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Saturday around 5:58 p.m. He was near the intersection of 300 East and 600 North when he lost control of the vehicle...

A long-time Twin Falls legislator is calling it quits.  State Representative for District 24A, Leon Smith, says 14 years is enough and he has decided not to seek another term.  Twin Falls City Councilman and former mayor Lance Clow plans to run for the seat being vacated by Smith...

The parents of a young boy from Twin Falls are mourning his loss. They say their son died on Memorial Day from a dangerous game called the “choking game.”  Part of their grief is eased by the idea that by speaking publicly about it, they may help save other lives...

Times-News Opinion Editor Steve Crump will give us his take on the firing of Rep. Leon Smith of Twin Falls from his committee chair position: The Magic Valley "water deal": and some interesting Magic Valley history. Steve Crump is the Times-News Opinion editor...

Two moderate Republicans were dethroned from House committee chairmanships after they broke with their party mates on procedural votes this session.

If you noticed a lot police activity near the Old Towne Bridge Thursday there was a good reason. Police say they served a search warrant in the 700 block of Shoshone Street West just before noon yesterday.