News 2008-04-26 Andanh.com

UPDATED 5:35 p.m. -- AMBER ALERT LIFTED: East Idaho teen found Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:45:50 MDT
The Pocatello Police Department located a 15-year-old girl who left her home in Fort Hall Friday night.

4:26 p.m. -- Denver coach expects Clady to start after selecting him at No. 12 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:23:50 MDT
The Denver Broncos selected former Boise State left tackle Ryan Clady with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon, making Clady the highest-ever drafted player from the school. | GO... Learn more about Clady Watch Ryan Clady at Pro Day

3:52 p.m. -- Idaho Stampede to be honored tonight before Boise Burn game Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:52:08 MDT
The Idaho Stampede basketball team, which won the NBA Development League championship Friday night at Qwest Arena, will be honored before Saturday's night's Boise Burn football game.

3:15 p.m. -- Boy bitten by dogs in Nampa Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:18:13 MDT
A 3-year-old boy was bitten by dogs in Nampa Friday night. He was taken to a Boise hospital but his condition was unknown Saturday.

2:40 -- Police looking for gunman who robbed North End gas station Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:39:12 MDT
Boise police are looking for a lone gunman who robbed a Jacksons convenience store on the corner of 8th and Fort streets.

2:25 p.m. -- Boise police officer charged with DUI Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:23:50 MDT
An off-duty Boise Police Officer was charged with DUI early Saturday morning.

5:01 p.m. -- NFL DRAFT NOTEBOOK: Four H-Bowl participants drafted in the first round; East Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:34:43 MDT
H-BOWL HISTORY

Programs grant patients' modest yet meaningful wishes Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:06 MDT
For those facing the end of life, or those whose lives have been circumscribed by a medical condition or accident, sometimes the best things are the most unassuming.

Idaho gardeners puzzled about which growing zone to call their own Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:05 MDT
A warming planet means a shifting USDA hardiness map that guides gardeners across the country and helps them decide what plants. The USDA hasn't updated the map since 1990, though. In that time, new maps and new opinions have emerged, further confusing the question: what zone are we?

Treasure Valley retailers pin hopes on tax rebates Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:04 MDT
YOUR ECONOMIC STIMULUS CHECK IS COMING SOON - AND TREASURE VALLEY BUSINESSES HOPE YOU'LL SPEND IT WITH THEM.

Meridian students help injured classmate Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Meridian High School students raised $521 to help a fellow student by wearing hats to school.

Feds won't file charges in Meridian sewer plant probe Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:02 MDT
The U.S. attorney's office will not file criminal charges following an investigation into the city's wastewater treatment operations.

Where will Ryan Clady land in the NFL Draft? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State left tackle Ryan Clady should become the school's first-ever first-round NFL Draft pickon Saturday. But where is the 6-foot-6, 319-pound Clady going to end up and how long will he have to wait to hear NFL commissioner Roger Goodell call his name? Here are our best guesses:

11:29 p.m. -- Stampede win championship for first time in 10-year history (with photo galle Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:33:02 MDT
Qwest Arena hosted a party Friday night a party more than a decade in the making and one that culminated

11 p.m. -- Toddler taken to hospital after suffering dog bite in west Nampa neighborhood Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:18:34 MDT
A 3-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital Friday after he was bitten by a dog or dogs in the backyard of a west Nampa residence, according to Nampa police.

9:35 p.m. -- Meridian High students put hats on to help fellow student Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:34:35 MDT
Meridian High School students put their hats on at school Friday to help a fellow student recovering from injuries in an auto accident last February.

9:35 p.m. -- Candidate Ron Paul greets enthusiastic crowd at College of idaho Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:25:14 MDT
The self-professed reluctant candidate packed the house Friday as more than 900 people filled the College of Idahos Jewett Auditorium to capacity to see Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul.

6 p.m. -- Idaho luckier than most other states this flu season Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:02:31 MDT
Idaho is luckier than much of the rest of the nation this flu season.

Ron Paul supporters from across state pack College of Idaho Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:42 MDT
From dreadlocks to graying bald domes, from tattered T-shirts to immaculately pressed oxford button-down shirts, people of all ages turned out to hear a man some refer to as the people's candidate, Republican presidential candidate and Texas Rep. Ron Paul. | GO...

Trey McIntyre: What's your Big Read? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:42 MDT
If you could recommend one book for your friends to read, what would it be?

Crash on Idaho 45 sends two to hospital Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:41 MDT
Two people were hospitalized Friday after a head-on crash at Idaho 45 and Lake Shore Road south of Nampa.

Memorial service to honor fallen soldier Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:40 MDT
A memorial service for an Emmett soldier killed in Iraq will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmett American Legion Hall, 120 N. Hayes Ave., military officials said Friday.

Boise State to honor Paul J. Schneider Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State on Friday made sure that no one will forget Paul J. Schneider, the Voice of the Broncos for the past 35 years.

Ex-Broncos hoping to land NFL jobs Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Left tackle Ryan Clady and cornerback Orlando Scandrick aren't the only former Boise State football players who will be waiting by the phone this weekend.

Don't just toss out those old running shoes - donate them Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Don't toss those running shoes just yet. Even if your running shoes are too worn for your training program they could be a great benefit to someone else. Local running stores will happily take your donated shoes.

Feds won't file charges in Meridian sewer plant probe Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The U.S. attorney's office will not file criminal charges following an investigation into the city's wastewater treatment operations.

Idaho puts its stamp on title Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Qwest Arena hosted a party Friday night - a party more than a decade in the making and one that culminated with an NBA Development League championship for the Idaho Stampede. | GO... • Murphy: A dream comes true for the Stampede

Murphy: A dream comes true for the Stampede Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
In the weeks leading up to the NBA Development League championship series, Bryan Gates allowed himself to daydream.

Mountain View leads Capital Classic Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Mountain View High leads the team competition after Friday's matches in the Capital Tennis Classic.

Hill throws two touchdown passes in Idaho State Spring Game Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho State quarterback Russel Hill threw two touchdowns and Kelvin Krosch caught three passes for 91 yards as the Bengals' offense won the Spring Game 45-39 Friday in Pocatello.

Treasure Valley fighters highlight MMA card at the Idaho Center Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise area fighters Justin Eilers, Mike Kyle and Brandon Shuey are on a pro mixed martial arts card Saturday night at the Idaho Center in Nampa.

Burn's Finley still feels effects of accident Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Burn do-everything player DeRonn Finley has healed from a fatal car accident while attending Idaho State in 1999, but he has not recovered from the loss of a friend and teammate.

Jones, Lane earn top qualifying positions at Firebird Raceway Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Comp Eliminator drag racer Randy Jones and Super Stock driver Jeff Lane grabbed the No. 1 qualifying positions in their classes Friday, the first day of the 38th annual Napa Auto Parts Ignitor at Firebird Raceway.

Work's four RBIs lead Timberline baseball team to 15-5 victory Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A.J. Work is seeing - and hitting - the ball well.

Friday, April 25 Varsity Extra Scoreboard Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
BASEBALL

Several records broken at YMCA Invitational Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Windy conditions slowed some of the state's elite distance runners at the YMCA Track & Field Invitational on Friday night at Bronco Stadium, but a couple of jumpers and a sprinter bullied their way into the record books.

Idaho colleges: BSU women's tennis team advances to WAC final Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise State women's tennis team defeated Nevada 4-2 in a 4 hour, 18 minute semifinal match at the WAC Championships on Friday in Las Cruces, N.M.

KTIK's beatdown segment with Caves and Prater - 04/25/08 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:38:23 MDT

It's a big weekend for high school sports Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
YMCA track and field

Thursday, April 24 Varsity Extra Scoreboard Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
BASEBALL

Bats are blazing as Boise High battles for a 5A SIC crown Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
With 15 seniors, a seasoned Boise High baseball team is contending for the 5A SIC crown.

West Views: Rep. Simpson, roads, environment Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Protesters outside Mike Simpson's office in Idaho Falls might want to put down their placards just long enough to give the 2nd District's Republican congressman a round of applause.

Dan Mader: Colombian trade agreement is a win-win for U.S. workers Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Free trade agreements aren't politically popular these days, with many people inclined to blame current economic woes on trade agreements. But the facts usually show the opposite - trade promotes broad economic growth, creates jobs, lowers consumer costs and expands markets for U.S. products.

Letters to the Editor Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I spent this past winter in Baja, Mexico. The price of gas was $2.35 a gallon and diesel was $1.99 a gallon. The Mexican government owns and controls the oil and gas industries in Mexico and it is called PeMex. All the gas stations are very modern and have full service. Individuals that run these stations own the franchise.

Having coffee with daredevils - smokejumpers from half a century ago Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
One of the valley's more irregular, and unusual, meetings is that of the Leaping Lizards. They get together once every other month to reminisce about a shared passion. They were among the nation's first smokejumpers. | GO...

Hax: Either go Zen or go nuts with against-the-grain boyfriend Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
How can my boyfriend think it's OK to stand in a room full of people and yell "BLECH" about the dish I brought, but be silent about the real potluck stinkers?

Whitney Women's Chorale - Whitney United Methodist Church (Festivals & Events) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 MST
The singing ladies of Whitney Women's Chorale, a non-profit interdenominational church choir under the leadership of Constance Branton, are hosting a Texas Barbecue and Hoedown to raise money for the Chorale's concert tour to Texas in June. Enjoy barbecued beef brisket and German sausage, salads, baked beans, Texas toast, Texas sheet cake, lemonade and iced tea followed by a show featuring solos, duets, skits and humor. Throughout the evening there'll be special drawings and interludes of Cowboy Poetry. Whitney Womens Chorale will present some Texas Tunes. Tickets be purchased ahead of time. They are Call Carolyn at 208-343-0482 or see any Chorale member. Mondays and Sat., May 17, 5 p.m. Continues through May 17.

Children's Dance Institute's Summer Performance Camps - Hyde Park (Workshops & Classes) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 MST
These week-long camps run July 7 through August 16 from 10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and are designed to foster teamwork, creativity, self-expression and a sense of accomplishment. Boys and girls ages 3-12 (grouped appropriately) meet Monday through Friday for a daily dance class with live musical accompaniment, learn and rehearse choreography, help design and paint a backdrop, and perform on Saturday morning at the Downtown Boise Farmer's Market. Mondays. Continues through July 7.

Annual Used Equipment Sale - Idaho River Sports (Events & Classes) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 MST
The Idaho Whitewater Association hosts the Annual Used Equipment Sale. Check in for sale from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fri., May 2 and Sat., May 3 check in from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Overnight security will be provided. For more details, see Web site or contact IRS at 208-336-4844. New and used equipment from kayaks and rafts to helmets and throw bags will be offered. New this year credit cards (VISA /MasterCard) will be accepted. IWA retains 15 percent of sales. Proceeds benefit whitewater safety, education and river projects. Mondays and Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through May 2.

Leonard to face murder charge in slaying Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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