Stories from Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Courageous Kids Climbing recently traveled around southern Idaho providing FREE Teddy Bears to first responders to help calm children at emergencies. They visited Garden Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Elmore County, Bliss, and Twin Falls County. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

(BOISE) – A proposed resolution to put statewide emphasis on students’ understanding of government and society advanced to the Idaho Senate floor Wednesday afternoon by unanimous vote of the Senate Education Committee. Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra presented the resolution to create standalone civics standards for all grade levels, saying it will “send a clear message that Idaho values civic engagement.”...

Boulder Mountain Clayworks a non profit organization that provides inspiring clay experiences for all ages and enhances our community through educational programs, creative outlets, and community events and BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse, worked with team members who came all the way from Mountain Home to carve at 7 Nights of Snow & Lights. They came with a plan; they are a group on mission in the world...

The City of Glenns Ferry has been battling the stray animal population for several years now The ordinance for stray animals is that they will be sent to the shelter depending on their condition. The problem is that the shelter is currently very run down and is a low financial priority with the City Of Glenns Ferry...

Our varsity wrestling team will be starting their district tournament on Friday Feb. 19 @ Burley High School High School. Good luck to all of our coaches & student athletes. Go Tigers!!!

In a press release dated February 8th, 2022 the City Council issued the following letter in regards to the Mayor facing criminal charges. SUBJECT: Misdemeanor charges filed against Mountain Home Mayor Rich Sykes alleging a violation of I.C. §18 1359(a) to wit: Using Public Position for Personal Gain...

2.11.22 - For generations, our family has run a ranching operation in Idaho. It is a rewarding but difficult business that requires dedicated and very hard-working employees. One thing I learned as a rancher and businessman that I apply to my job now as Governor is this – you can only attract and retain committed, quality workers by paying them competitively, offering good benefits, and making them feel valued...

The past two weeks in the Legislature have been eventful, and we are moving forward with many policies and ideas. We are addressing property tax relief and we also working through budget issues. As always, water policies and projects are at the forefront of our policy process. While these important issues are being addressed, we also have a chance to reflect on the strength of Idaho’s values...

Commissioners Crystal Rodgers, Bud Corbus, and Al Hofer along with Civil Attorney Shondi Lot and Clerk Shelley Essl were present at the Feb. 11th meeting. The meeting was called to order and went directly into an executive session which is reserved for the county’s internal hearings and discussions...

Our #2 seeded varsity GBB team defeated seed #2 Twin Falls on Saturday night by a score of 65-49. With this win they clench second place in districts and win a trip to the state tournament. The state tournament will start on Thursday Feb. 17th and will run through Saturday Feb. 19th and will take place at Mtn. View High School in Meridian. Our first game will be versus Skyline High School at 2pm...

We celebrate our beloved Father Herl Henry “Hank” Kilgo, proceeded in death by wife Roni Kilgo, and Father of Chantal, Michael, and John (Maria). Hank was born to John and Pearl Kilgo on June 27, 1931, in Jasper County, Cullman Alabama and was the second oldest of 6 brothers and sisters. ...