News 2008-05-21 Andanh.com

5:08 p.m. -- Man charged with robbing D.L. Evans Bank was released from prison this morning Wed, 21 May 2008 13:20:22 MDT
Boise police have charged Robbie D. Crow, 46, with robbing a bank after he was found just minutes later, and just hours after being released from the Idaho State Prison.

11:33 a.m. -- Defendants in loan fraud case plead not guilty Wed, 21 May 2008 11:34:46 MDT
Five people indicted last week by a grand jury in a loan fraud case were arraigned in federal court Wednesday morning.

11:02 a.m. -- Long-time Gowen Field chaplain Lt. Col. Moore dies of natural causes in Afric Wed, 21 May 2008 10:14:13 MDT
Lt. Col. Joseph A. Moore, the 54-year old man who provided spiritual guidance to Idaho National Guard soldiers for the past two decades, died suddenly of undisclosed natural causes Tuesday at a military base in Africa.

12:51 p.m. -- Idaho Newsreader: Oregon balloonist recovers his belongings Wed, 21 May 2008 09:19:31 MDT

8:39 a.m. -- Weather officials issue high wind warning for Wednesday Wed, 21 May 2008 08:42:16 MDT
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the upper Treasure Valley and southwest highlands of the western Magic Valley for Wednesday.

7:45 a.m. -- Caldwell voters pass levy for textbooks, athletics, arts Wed, 21 May 2008 07:46:07 MDT
Voters in Caldwell on Tuesday passed a $950,000 supplemental levy for textbooks, athletic programs, and the arts.

7:32 a.m. -- Boise River reaches flood stage twice overnight Wed, 21 May 2008 07:44:12 MDT
The Boise River reached flood stage twice overnight but receded quickly, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.

7:13 a.m. -- Police seek man who robbed Nampa pizza store Wed, 21 May 2008 07:15:34 MDT
Nampa police are looking for a man who used a gun to rob the Domino's Pizza store on 12th Avenue in Nampa early Wednesday morning.

Campaign money flows to District 14 Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Campaign money is flowing to District 14, where two competitive races are heating up.

Some Ada tax bills may drop Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Ada County Assessor Bob McQuade says lower property taxes may be in the cards for some Ada County property owners . McQuade said about 51,000 homeowners will have lower assessed values and could benefit from a big boost in the state's homeowners exemption.

Public gives big to nab dog abuser Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Tips have poured in regarding a shepherd mix puppy shot in the head and left for dead in Greenleaf. An $11,000 reward, including about $6,000 from local residents, may have spurred the response.

Sali challenges ATF credibility Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:03 MDT
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bill Sali accused the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of offering a misleading account of how the federal agency ended its use of a training slogan that angered some gun owners.

Groups to discuss mobile homes Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Many mobile home parks across the Treasure Valley are for sale, creating a potential housing crisis for people who depend on affordable housing, advocates say. A town hall meeting is planned on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m., St. Mark's Catholic Church, 7960 Northview in Boise.

Men arrested after tires slashed Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:01 MDT
At least two transients arrested in Julia Davis Park Monday are accused of slashing tires on two SUV's and causing over $1,000 in damage.

11:53 p.m. -- Firefighters working on fire in dust hopper at Meridian business Tue, 20 May 2008 23:53:00 MDT
Firefighters are working a fire in a dust hopper at the Louisiana-Pacific Corp. building at 420 W. Franklin Road in Meridian. Workers evacuated the building. There is no word yet on how large the fire is or how it started. Check back for details.

9:51 p.m. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Sali challenges ATF credibility Tue, 20 May 2008 21:52:14 MDT
WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Bill Sali accused the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of offering a misleading account of how the federal agency ended its use of a training slogan that angered some gun owners.

9:35 p.m. -- Nampa voters pass levy; Meridian voters re-elect Ritter Tue, 20 May 2008 21:38:40 MDT
Voters in Nampa passed a $3 million school levy over two years, and Meridian voters opted to keep a board member.

9:04 p.m. -- Friend of boy who reportedly caused fire sets up fund to help families Tue, 20 May 2008 21:07:03 MDT
A friend of the 13-year-old boy who reportedly caused a fire on Hill Road

8:51 p.m. -- Property taxes may fall for some Ada County residents Tue, 20 May 2008 20:51:37 MDT
The Treasure Valleys housing slowdown could have a bright side for some homeowners this year: Their taxes just might go down.

6:01 p.m. -- FieldTurf will make new blue at Bronco Stadium Tue, 20 May 2008 18:03:42 MDT
The new blue field at Bronco Stadium will be manufactured by FieldTurf.

5:42 p.m. -- State Board wants University of Idaho interim president by June Tue, 20 May 2008 17:43:08 MDT
The State Board of Education has set a June deadline for appointing a short-term president to lead the University of Idaho while a search committee looks for Tim White's replacement.

10:15 p.m. -- Scattered thunderstorms will continue this evening; downed trees, power outag Tue, 20 May 2008 17:00:00 MDT
The National Weather Service advises that scattered thunderstorms will continue to move across Southwest Idaho this evening as a cold front pushes through the region. | GO...

3:40 p.m. -- Boundary County added to Idaho flood emergency declaration Wed, 21 May 2008 15:41:29 MDT
Gov. Butch Otter declared a State of Idaho disaster emergency for Boundary County on Wednesday.

2:41 p.m. -- Mountain Home wants College of Southern Idaho classes offered Wed, 21 May 2008 14:44:11 MDT
Officials in Mountain Home have asked the College of Southern Idaho to start offering classes to residents in the area.

10:31 a.m. -- New wildland firefighters to train on practice burn near Idaho City Wed, 21 May 2008 10:32:54 MDT
A practice fire will be conducted Thursday near Idaho City as part of Fire School, a full week of training that began Monday for about 75 new wildland firefighters.

Jail issue dominates in Canyon elections Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The future of Canyon County's jail system is among the hottest issues and perhaps the most confusing in the run-up to next week's primary election. | GO...

BSU notebook: FieldTurf will manufacture new field at Bronco Stadium Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The new blue field at Bronco Stadium will be manufactured by FieldTurf. | GO...

No camping at Ponderosa State Park for Memorial Day weekend Tue, 20 May 2008 12:12:09 MDT
Ponderosa State Park at McCall, one of the states most popular parks, will not be open for camping for Memorial Day weekend because of snow and downed trees. | GO... Read more about camping in Idaho

Dr. Collins: Don't let kids' size fool you; injuries can be severe Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Kids are tough but injuries can have long-term effects

Register your boats and other toys before heading out for Memorial Day weekend Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Procrastinators beware, your long Memorial Day weekend could get shortened if you wait until the last minute to register your RVs, boats and ATVs.

Ram killed after straying into domestic group Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
State wildlife authorities killed a bighorn ram near Riggins that had strayed into a group of domestic goats.

10:48 a.m. -- State Board of Education to meet in Boise this week Wed, 21 May 2008 10:49:47 MDT
The Idaho State Board of Education will meet Thursday and Friday in Boise to evaluate the state's college and university presidents.

Three men charged in road-rage incident Wed, 21 May 2008 00:03:56 MDT
Boise police arrested three men Monday night after a road rage incident off Federal Way where the victims say their car was forced off the road by a suspected drunken driver.

Kayaker Fourney will be honored with hero award Wed, 21 May 2008 00:03:56 MDT
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission on Friday will present the Carnegie Medal and $6,000 check to Noah Fourney, whose father helped rescue a trapped kayaker less than a year before his own tragic death last August while kayaking.

2:18 p.m. -- Centennial sophomore wins DuPont Challenge Science Essay competition Tue, 20 May 2008 14:59:39 MDT
Nicole Clark, a Centennial High School sophomore, beat out 6,000 students across the country to win the DuPont Challenge Science Essay competition in the high school division.

2:56 p.m. -- Town hall meeting Thursday to address mobile homes, affordable housing Tue, 20 May 2008 14:56:19 MDT
Many mobile home parks across the Treasure Valley are for sale, creating a potential housing crisis for people who depend on affordable housing, advocates say.

12:27 p.m. -- Three men arrested after 'road rage' incident in Boise Tue, 20 May 2008 12:26:38 MDT
Boise police arrested three men Monday night after a road rage incident off Federal Way where the victims say their car was forced off the road by a suspected drunken driver.

Nampa school levy passes; Meridian retains Ritter Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Voters in Nampa passed a $3 million school levy over two years and Meridian voters opted to keep a board member.

11:26 a.m. -- Caldwell voters to decide Tuesday on $950,000 supplemental levy Tue, 20 May 2008 11:27:16 MDT
Voters in Caldwell are going to the polls Tuesday to decide on a $950,000 supplemental levy for textbooks, athletic programs, and the arts.

9:22 a.m. -- Reward tops $11,000 for information about abuse of puppy Tue, 20 May 2008 09:22:20 MDT
Public donations have raised more than $11,000 for a reward in the recent abuse case of a shepherd mix puppy left for dead near Greenleaf.

2:25 p.m. -- BSU's Clancy Shields advances in NCAA Championships Wed, 21 May 2008 14:29:05 MDT
Boise State junior Clancy Shields defeated Oklahoma's Andrei Daescu 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Tennis Championships in Tulsa.

Meridian Speedway to host several soccer matches Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Meridian Speedway has a deal with a Northwest promoter to bring professional soccer matches to the facility for three years, with the first match scheduled for Friday night.

Despite little practice, Emmetts Mesa Middleton is throwing the distance Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Emmett senior Mesa Middleton admits she doesnt have the best form throwing a shot put or discus.

State track and field at a glance Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
STATE TRACK AND FIELD

Hamblin, Empey team up to win Pro-Pro shootout Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Mike Hamblin and Jim Empey won the 2008 TaylorMade-adidas Golf Pro-Pro Shootout on Tuesday at Idaho Falls Country Club.

McCall-Donnelly's Harris commits to Western Oregon Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
McCall-Donnelly High senior guard Marcus Harris has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Western Oregon University, according to McCall-Donnelly coach David Pickard.

Boise State tennis players headed to NCAA Championships Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State tennis players Clancy and Luke Shields begin competition in the 2008 NCAA Individual Tennis Championships on Wednesday in Tulsa, Okla.

KTIK's beatdown segment with Caves and Prater - 05/20/08 Tue, 20 May 2008 17:38:51 MDT

Merritt wins local U.S. Open qualifier Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Troy Merritt was one stroke from qualifying for the NCAA Championships.

NNU baseball players earn a spot on GNAC all-conference teams Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Northwest Nazarene baseball player Nate Slonaker was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and teammates Zach Aakhus and Jimmy VanBeek received first-team all-conference honors Monday.

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