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Lost in Idaho: Varied, beautiful terrain can prove deadly for those who get lost

TWIN FALLS — When the Golays get together, even 11 years later, they still talk about that night. → Read More

Autopsy Inconclusive for Man Found Dead in Van

TWIN FALLS • An autopsy was inconclusive for a man found dead in a van in Buhl on Monday, while police continue to investigate his possible role in a robbery → Read More

87-year-old Charged with Murder Still in Jail Awaiting Trial

TWIN FALLS • An 87-year-old man charged with first-degree murder is still in county jail awaiting a March trial more than two months after his attorney told a judge he → Read More

Cops Bust Brother and Sister with Pounds of Pot

TWIN FALLS • Police stumbled on more than two pounds of marijuana, prescription drugs and thousands of dollars in cash when a brother and sister opened their door for investigators → Read More

Former Nu Vu Glass Employee Charged with Stealing Thousands of Dollars Worth of Tools

TWIN FALLS • A former employee of Nu Vu Glass was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools and selling them to pawn shops, police said. → Read More

Hailey Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn Free on Bond

HAILEY | A man charged with possession of child pornography is free on $45,000 bond as he awaits a preliminary hearing next week. → Read More

Shoshone Man Charged with Molesting 3 Young Girls to Change Plea

SHOSHONE • A 40-year-old man accused of molesting three young girls dozens of times over a six-month period last year has informed prosecutors he’ll change his plea Tuesday. → Read More

Deadly Intersection: Buhl Residents Want 4-Way Stop

BUHL • Leo Martins can’t forget the words Rachael Sosa spoke to him shortly before she died in September. → Read More

Police: Twin Falls Man Advertised Mom's Stolen Prescriptions on Facebook

TWIN FALLS • A man who broke into his mother’s house, stole prescription drugs and then advertised them for sale on Facebook was arrested Wednesday at the Twin Falls library, → Read More

5 Questions to Ask Before Giving to a Nonprofit

TWIN FALLS | With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and Christmas around the corner, now is the time that many citizens and businesses across the Magic Valley will show their → Read More

BLOG: Man Stole Laptops after Showing ID at Pawn Shop, Police Say

Sometimes when alleged criminals have any easy time committing a crime, they’re tempted to try the same crime again at the same location. → Read More

Jerome Man Charged with Attempted Murder Gets Trial Date, New Charges

JEROME • A trial date has been set and new charges have been filed against a Jerome restaurant owner accused of shooting a Shoshone mechanic and attempting to flee to → Read More

Twin Falls Police Chief, Sheriff to Attend Meeting on Law Enforcement Video

BOISE • Four law enforcement leaders from Twin Falls are expected to be in Boise on Monday for a joint meeting of police and sheriff personnel from across the state → Read More

16 Reasons to Keep Your Eyes on the Road and Hands on the Wheel

Glancing down at a vibrating cell phone. Entering GPS coordinates. Scrolling through a smartphone to look for music. → Read More

UPDATE: Buhl Family of 5 Displaced by House Fire, 6 Cats Killed

BUHL | A fire at a family home in Buhl killed six pet cats Tuesday, but the family of five and four dogs escaped the blaze, the Buhl assistant fire → Read More

BLOG: Witness Told Police Buhl Woman Was Asleep at Intersection

The Idaho Transportation Department suggests that if drivers are feeling drowsy, they should pull off the road, drink some coffee and stretch tired muscles. If a driver is really sleepy, → Read More

Police: Woman Reported Missing from Twin Falls is OK

TWIN FALLS • Family members of a Missouri woman who was reported missing from Twin Falls in August say the woman is safe but has yet to check in with → Read More

Gooding County EMT Charged with Raping Coworker

WENDELL • A Gooding County emergency medical technician has been charged with twice raping a coworker after she asked him to donate his semen so she could get pregnant. → Read More

More Charges in Case of Man Found Dead

TWIN FALLS • A man and woman who lived with Tigre Martinez before he was found dead in May were charged with robbing him the morning he died. → Read More

Man Charged in September Harry Barry Park Shooting

TWIN FALLS • A second man has been charged in the September shooting of Marcus Loya at Harry Barry Park. → Read More