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  • Mens Clothing Stores Give Best Gifts

    Number of comments: 1
    On special occasions for the special men in our lives, there is a myriad of shops and bazaars that we could check out. Depending on what gift you decide to give him, there will always be one to suit your gifting needs. There are specialty mens clothing stores where you [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 6:30am EST
    by tifannypark

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball

    Number of comments: 1
    Enjoy an evening of Romance in time for Valentines’ day at our annual Masquerade ball held Saturday February 13, 2010! Live entertainment, refreshments, professional photographer, dance instruction, and prizes. Cost is $15.00 a ticket or two tickets for $20.00. All money goes to the Artistique Ballroom Company Performance Team (ages 13-18years) [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:17pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • Old Glory

    Number of comments: 7
    This is going to get me flack from some of my readers, I know it.  Yet at the same time I have to ask: “What is Sarah doing?” Dailyfinance.com recently ran a story where the picture [left] taken for “Runners World” was sold against contract orders to Newsweek. Questions of “sexism” and [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:55am EST
    by Phil Damon

  • Should A Jury Be Allowed To Make Someone An Instant Millionaire?

    Number of comments: 19
    (submitted by Olie) An Idaho Falls man was just awarded nearly $2 MILLION in a recent lawsuit.  KPVI  reported that Levon Babakhanian was just awarded $1.8 million in a lawsuit involving a traffic accident he was involved in three years ago.  Babkhanian was on a motorcycle in Bonneville County when he [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 2:30pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • The Name is Bond…Failed Bond

    Number of comments: 14
    [Originially posted at LarsonShow.com] A friend texted me the results of the District 91 $84.5 Million bond election last night. With all due respect to those supporting the bond, I was far more elated than I expected. I must have been more emotionally invested in this one than I thought, because I [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:35am EST
    by Neal Larson

  • Meteor Lights Up Southeast Idaho Sky

    Number of comments: 13
    (play videos below) A Meteor reportedly lit up the Southeast Idaho Sky just after midnight last night according to one IdahoFallsToday.com guest who witnessed the event first hand. “Manybees” a user on the local community site wrote, “did anyone see the meteor that just lit up the sky a few minutes ago?” “[It [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:47am EST
    by Joe Eagle

  • IdahoFallsToday.com Brings Back The Largest List Of LINKS in Southeast Idaho!

    Number of comments: 2
    It’s back! Over the years we have collected the largest list of links for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area. Some time ago, that list was lost, but after some work, and a few boxes of twinkies, it’s back online with some new features: List by Category – Previously links were [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:26am EST
    by Joe Eagle

  • Whats the deal with the sandbar?

    Number of comments: 9
    Has anyone else noticed the monster sandbar and the rocks out in the Snake just off the Pancheri bridge? I have seen the sandbar before, but in the 20 plus years I have lived in Idaho Falls I have never seen it so big. It is big enough to walk out on [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:24pm EST
    by M.B. Jones

  • Whats the deal with the sandbar?

    Has anyone else noticed the monster sandbar and the rocks out in the Snake just off the Pancheri bridge? I have seen the sandbar before, but in the 20 plus years I have lived in Idaho Falls I have never seen it so big. It is big enough to walk out on [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:24pm EST
    by M.B. Jones

  • ANNOUNCEMENT:Weekly Friday Night dances

    Number of comments: 1
    Weekly Friday Night dances BY ARTISTIQUEBALLROOM Couples and Singles welcome. 1st Friday of the month is Ballroom night, 2nd Friday is Country night, 3rd Friday is Swing Night, and 4th Friday of the month is Salsa Night. You can learn to dance with the instruction at 8pm and dances last until 10pm. Cost is only $3.00 a [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:22pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • ANNOUNCEMENT:Weekly Friday Night dances

    Weekly Friday Night dances BY ARTISTIQUEBALLROOM Couples and Singles welcome. 1st Friday of the month is Ballroom night, 2nd Friday is Country night, 3rd Friday is Swing Night, and 4th Friday of the month is Salsa Night. You can learn to dance with the instruction at 8pm and dances last until 10pm. Cost is only $3.00 a [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:22pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • Live Big Band Dance

    January 16 2010 8-11:30pm. Features the Jazz House Big Band, dance performance, Dance Instrution and prizes. Cost is $10.00 a ticket. Proceeds go towards costumes for the Artistique Ballroom Performance team(ages13-18 years) email artistiqueballroom@gmail.com or visit www.artistiqueballroom.com Admin Note: Location: Iona City Building 3548 N Main, Ammon, Id Their website says “Dance Instruction Included at [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 3:15pm EST
    by nonstopsmiler

  • Idaho Couple Uses New Social Networking Sites To Promote Sale Of House

    Number of comments: 5
    In this difficult economy many people are taking selling their home into their own hands. Instead of using the standard “For sale by Owner” sign in the yard, one Idaho couple has turned to the internet to get the word out. By using popular sites like Facebook, Twitter, Craig’s List and [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 2:55pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: A Christmas Stroll 2009 At Snake River Landing

    Number of comments: 4
    (Submitted via email) (IDAHO FALLS) ID – Snake River Landing and Ecliptic Marketing & Consulting are pleased to present the holiday event A Christmas Stroll, which will take place at Snake River Landing on Friday, December 4th from 6 to 9 pm. This FREE traditional holiday event will feature free horse-drawn [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 2:48pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: Weekend Women’s Retreat Brings Nauvoo to Rexburg, Idaho

    Number of comments: 1
    (submitted via email) The second annual Nauvoo West Women’s Retreat, inspired by the women’s retreat held each March in Nauvoo, Ill., will be held at the new Springhill Suites Marriott in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 25-26, 2010. Proceeds to Help Disabled Stroke Survivors The retreat is sponsored by The Monte Foundation, a non-profit [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 2:40pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • VOTE “NO” On The New School Bond! INSTEAD, Merge The Two Local School Districts Into One!!!

    Number of comments: 20
    (Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2009) Tuesday there will be a vote on a bond for the school district. The cost will be high (to the tune of over $81 Million) for needed funding for the local schools, and there’s no question our schools are short on money. But we’re going about [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 11:13am EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Blake Hall – Police Report!

    Number of comments: 19
    I have read that Blake Hall plead guilty and has spent time in jail, or is spending some time in jail as we speak.  I’ve read discussion on this site that ranges from accusing Blake Hall of basically being a relentless stalker, to what someone might call a broken hearted [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:59am EST
    by Eavesdropper

  • Ski Season! Buying a pass? Where’s the best place to hit the slopes?

    Number of comments: 9
    (Sent via email) We are welcomed today with a fresh blanket of snow, and a much anticipated ski season approaching, there’s a question for some if they’re going to spend the hundreds of dollars necessary for a season ski pass, or back off a bit this year. The answer to that [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 5:11pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Christmas Shopping in a Broke New World

    Number of comments: 8
    It seems that the previous media doom and gloom has given way to a slew of stories that can’t seem to make up their minds. One says things are looking up, one says things are getting worse. One story scares us with a 10% unemployment rate, and the next claims [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:18am EST
    by Alice

  • Veterans Donation for Your Post – Happy Veterans Day Idaho Falls!

    Number of comments: 19
    Happy Veterans Day!!! Quick Summary: Ok here’s the Skippy- Write a decent post this month and a donation will be made to support the troops. The writing must be unique and not found anywhere else online. Throughout November 2009, when you write an interesting post (as many of you have been anyway) [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:44pm EST
    by Idaho Falls

  • NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls

    Number of comments: 4
    I didn’t see anything on this, so I thought I’d try my hand at actually writing an article. There’s a new restaurant in town that’s bringing a little culture and a new option to someone looking for a little variety for lunch or dinner. Original Thai 2 has opened on 17th [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 4:37pm EST
    by Perser

  • Sams Club Needs To Impove The Safety Of Their Lot

    Number of comments: 14
    If you enter the Sam’s Club parking lot, you won’t likely see a stop sign. There’s one there, but there’s a good chance you won’t notice it. That’s because the sign is so old it has faded to white. This creates for a dangerous intersection right out front of the [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 4:32pm EST
    by Perser

  • Post Register Gives Near Glowing Review of Daren Palmer, The Man Accused Of Running A Ponzi Scheme And Defrauding Millions

    Number of comments: 17
    The Post Register appeared to honor the man accused of running a Ponzi Scheme in Southeast Idaho in a front-page article Sunday entitled “Daren Palmer: Revealed”. About three-fourths of the article that ran as the feature storywent through Daren Palmer’s life holding him up and honoring him instead of bringing [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:08pm EST
    by For The People

  • Blake Hall In Handcuffs?

    Number of comments: 20
    The word around the water cooler is that the special prosecutor who was hired to review the allegations against Blake Hall is expected to submit his report as early as today.  Depending on what the report says, Blake Hall, who has worked as a Bonneville County Attorney, could end up [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 3:00pm EST
    by Eavesdropper

  • Idaho Soldier, George Stratton III, Shot And Wounded In Fort Hood Shootings – Who Is To Blame?

    Number of comments: 20
    Station KIFI just announced that one of those injured in the Fort Hood shooting was Idaho man, George Stratton III. KIFI reports: His father, George Stratton, told reporters that he received a phone call from his 18-year-old son immediately after the shootings. He said his son is expected to recover. The younger [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 11:03am EST
    by For The People

  • Obama Cleaning up U.S. Image

    Number of comments: 20
    Obama has been scrambling to clean up a struggling U.S. economy, save the auto industry and banking industry, and provide better health care across the board for all United States Citizens. He faces uphill battles in several of these areas with opposition from republicans, radio talk show hosts, and opponents [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:28am EST
    by For The People

  • Crime pays

    Number of comments: 10
    Brian Heath had court today.  Very disappointing.  500 hours community service and 3 years probation.  What i want to know is why the so called “investigation” was not investigated!  Bonneville County looked at the tip of the iceberg.  Why weren’t the victims of the husband and wife theft team contacted?  When could we [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:02am EST
    by heathhater

  • ICP Show Cancelled… Discussion Imminent.

    Number of comments: 20
    I just read in the PR that the Insane Clown Posse concert has been canceled. My first reaction was not surprise, it was actually a smirk while I recalled a similar concert held a couple of years ago by a band called Kottonmouth Kings. That concert, by a band (IMO) whose [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:10pm EST
    by Alice

  • Post Register Newspaper – Can It Survive?

    Number of comments: 20
    The Post Register has been the de-facto print news source for years in southeast Idaho. They have touted themselves as the second largest newspaper in Idaho. It is likely one of the oldest media sources in Idaho. Now it looks as though the newspaper may be falling behind, losing out [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 4:51pm EST
    by Guest Writer

  • Meetings planned to discuss Idaho Falls School District 91 bond proposal

    Number of comments: 3
    The public will have a chance to learn more about the Idaho Falls School District’s $84.5 million bond (to be repaid over a 20-year period) proposal during two schoolhouse meetings scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Theresa Bunker Elementary School and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Ethel [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 3:14pm EST
    by Joe Plumber

  • Idaho Falls and Ammon City Election Results – November 2009

    Number of comments: 8
    Congratulations to all the winners of this election! Thanks so much to all the candidates who cared enough about our community to be willing to put themselves through this process. Idaho Falls: City Council Seat #2 4-Year Term Winner: Kenneth G. Taylor City Council #4 4-Year Term Winner: Ida Hardcastle City Council #6 4-Year Term Winner: Karen K. [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 12:00am EST
    by towelsnapper

  • Idaho Democrats Abandon Non-Partisan Politics in City Elections

    Number of comments: 12
    With all the attention “Non- Partisan” politics has gotten in Idaho Falls since the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee voted 23 to 3 for the option to endorse candidates in city races, I did some research. What I found was very enlightening. I did some research on the history of “non-partisan” [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 10:51am EST
    by Larry Lyon

  • Yellowstone Sonic Re-Opening!

    Number of comments: 6
    Local Idaho Falls television station KIFI TV8 has reported that the Yellowstone Sonic will reopen. The Sonic drive-in restaurant is said to have closed when the owner, Dave Hall, refused to pay the rent increase demanded by the California based land owner. The doors were closed unexpectedly to many in [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:16am EST
    by Guest Writer

  • ISU Professor, Habib Sadid, FIRED

    Number of comments: 5
    Local Television Station KIFI TV8 has reported that Habib Sadid has been fired from Idaho State University. There appears to be some controversy with the firing, as a Faculty Appeals Board said there was not enough evidence for the termination. The reason for the termination is reported to be “unprofessional [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 8:04am EST
    by Guest Writer

  • NEW Video From a Concerned Idaho Falls Citizen About The Encroachment of Government

    Number of comments: 20
    Watch and be amazed at the red tape and bureaucracy city council member Karen Cornwell creates.   Unfortunately for us the taxpayers, we continue to support unnecessary encroachments of government. Admin Note: This was submitted by a reader relating to the upcoming elections in Idaho Falls. Although we’d prefer to have more of an article [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
    by publius

  • Barbara for City Council

    Number of comments: 17
    I congratulate the candidates for running positive campaigns.  It appears that both Barbara and Karen are attempting to focus on issues that they believe will sway voters and keep Idaho Falls moving in the appropriate direction.  Barbara clearly believes in reducing government waste and Karen believes in quality of life.  [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 2:55pm EDT
    by Guest08

  • Local Swine Flu Parties?

    Number of comments: 6
    Local KIFI reported today that people are talking about having Swine Flu Parties. What would a swine flu party be exactly? Find someone with the swine flu, and get together with them to get exposed to the flu and either a) build up a resistance or b) get it over [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 1:38pm EDT
    by Guest Writer

  • Ehardt, Cornwell on the radio!

    Number of comments: 20
    OK, so let me admit up front… I am shamelessly promoting my radio show right now. Since there’s a lot of interest in this Ehardt/Cornwell race, you may want to tune in to the program today (Thurs). Cornwell will be on around 12:20, then Ehardt around 12:35ish. — On Newstalk 690 [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2009, 9:29am EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Meet Barbara Ehardt – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 6

    Number of comments: 20
    Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here. Now, an introduction to Barbara Ehardt… Barbara Ehardt was born and raised in Idaho Falls and is a [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:32am EDT
    by Joe Plumber

  • Meet Alex Creek – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4

    Number of comments: 13
    Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here. Now, an introduction to Alex Creek… Alex Creek is a graduate of Idaho Falls High School and holds [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:13am EDT
    by Joe Plumber

  • Meet Ida Hardcastle – Candidate for Idaho Falls City Council, seat 4

    Number of comments: 5
    Election day this year, for 2009, is Tuesday, November 3rd. For election information or if you would like to know where to vote, please contact the County Elections Office at (208) 529-1363 or click here. Now, an introduction to Ida Hardcastle… I have been a council woman since 1994. In that time, I [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:08am EDT
    by Joe Plumber

  • Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Attending Church

    Number of comments: 20
    According to the Associated Press,  new laws passed in the state of North Carolina last year made it illegal for a convicted sex offender named James Nichols to attend worship services at his Baptist church due to the presence of a daycare facility on the grounds.  On March 28, 2009, [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 10:08am EDT
    by Kevin M. Wrathson

  • The questionable and irresponsible spending habits of the Idaho Falls City Council.

    Number of comments: 20
    The local political chatter around here and town sure seems quite. Aside from a few campaign signs here and there for the various city council races, you wouldn’t guess that an election is just around the corner. In exactly two weeks, we have the opportunity to vote for who will represent [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 11:59am EDT
    by The Gadsden

  • Does the Majority Really Decide Who Sits in the Oval Office?

    Number of comments: 2
    A group called called National Popular Vote is a corporation that was founded by, among others, John Koza (inventor of the scratch-off lottery ticket) for the purpose of promoting the establishment of an interstate compact which would change the way our nation elects its president.  According to Mr. Koza, who [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 3:30pm EDT
    by Kevin M. Wrathson

  • Addicted to Abortion

    Number of comments: 16
    Recently on my radio show I discussed a woman, Irene Vilar, who has had fifteen abortions over seventeen years. Every pregnancy, it appears, was to rebel against her much older husband who did not want children. She would deliberately “forget” to take the pill. Vilar actually had two children who survived [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    Number of comments: 20
    What?  What is that suppose to mean?  Roll over and play stupid? I mean, come on!  We’re supposedly living in the greatest Country in the world.  H E double L, Lincoln even extended freedom to our black brothers and sisters.  We no longer draft citizens into the military but allow them [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 9:25am EDT
    by Wendyjo

  • The Bio-Life Experience

    Number of comments: 20
    Ever since the whole Bio-life “we’ll pay you for your bodily fluids” thing started, I’ve wanted to donate and make some extra spending money. For some reason I’ve just never gotten around to it. I hear that the people do the actual poking aren’t phlebotomists or pre-trained in any way (they [...]
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    Posted: October 09, 2009, 11:52am EDT
    by Alice

  • KUPI 99 needs to grow up

    Number of comments: 20
    Twice in the last few days I’ve heard a radio advertisement on KUPI 99 that goes something like this: We’re KUPI 99. What makes us better than the other guys? That’s easy. We’re not d—–bags. Except without the dashes. I understand radio stations have their little tiffs with one another. Currently, 1055 the Hawk [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 9:13am EDT
    by JP

  • Swine Flu Finally Kills in Idaho

    Number of comments: 20
    A man in his 50’s, who lived in South West Idaho, died due to complications directly related to Swine Flu on Monday, September 28th, 2009.  The man is now a statistic in Idaho. Will you join his ranks and be a statistic? Swine flu has about the same symptoms as seasonal flu:  Coughing, [...]
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    Posted: October 02, 2009, 12:33pm EDT
    by Wendyjo

  • The DNC is here with BIG BOOTS…Is it going to be “Mudslinging” time?

    Number of comments: 20
    The other night about 10 to 12 Conservatives attended Obama’s Organizing for America meeting in Idaho Falls. There were about 34 total. (I understand, it was rather interesting to hear them talk about Tea Party people and how misinformed and misguided they are…using very unflattering language.) The moderator, Lance Whitney, says that [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 9:16am EDT
    by United we Stand

  • Mental Illness, how does it impact you?

    Number of comments: 12
    Divided They Stand “Crazy” is a word most of us use to describe many things and people: The weather is crazy, hot one minute and cold the next.  The government is CRAZY!  My neighbors are crazy.  I swear, my kid is crazy. We use the word “crazy” as an euphemism or indirect [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 5:45pm EDT
    by Wendyjo

  • County Treasurer-Fact vs Fiction

    Number of comments: 20
    Whoever posted the article titled Illinois Politics in Idaho Falls needs to check their facts before publishing “information”. First, My wife does not work with anyone facing tax deed; Bonneville County seldom tax deeds property.  The last time properties were deeded was in 2007. Details regarding their disposition can be obtained [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 12:52pm EDT
    by mahansen

  • Newspapers, the next bailout?

    Number of comments: 20
    The Hill has been reporting this weekend that President Obama may be open to bailing out the newspaper industry. A bill in the Senate would offer government help to newspapers that re-organize as non-profits. We know that the Post Register has had their financial struggles — like most other newspapers [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 10:20am EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Illinois Politics in Idaho Falls

    Number of comments: 20
    Illinois politics in Idaho Falls?  You bet!!!  Just like governor Rod Blagojevich’s wife Patti Blagojevich,  Bonneville County treasurer Mark Hansen’s wife Dana is in local real estate and just like Patti she uses her husbands position as county treasurer to make real estate deals. The Hansen’s contact owners who are in [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 9:06am EDT
    by tru49er

  • Why did the schools opt out of the Obama speech?

    Number of comments: 20
    I'm curious why the local schools chose to opt-out of the Obama speech? At first, it just seemed counter-productive to me to miss a great chance for in-class dialogue and debate, or discussion at home. No matter what he was talking about, I couldn't fathom that it could be so [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 4:45pm EDT
    by Alice

  • Should Beefy Die?

    Number of comments: 20
    ORIGINALLY POSTED AT LARSONSHOW.COM On Wednesday’s Neal Larson Show I conducted perhaps my most irreverent and blunt FlashPoll ever. A vicious Bull Mastiff named “Beefy” keeps attacking kids in one Idaho Falls neighborhood, and the owners seem reluctant to put the dog down. I asked my listeners “Should Beefy Die?” Overwhelmingly [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 8:46am EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Double Standard on Teacher Sex Scandal?

    Number of comments: 20
    Originally Posted at LarsonShow.com By now you’ve probably heard about the arrest of Kari Atkinson, the Sandcreek Middle School P.E. teacher who now faces five lewd conduct charges. She’s accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy. I’ve been watching the scores of comments roll in at Local News 8’s [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:23am EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Driving While Texting/Talking vs. Drinking and Driving

    Number of comments: 20
    Just curious to see where people stand on this issue. Statistics say that driving while on a cell phone or, even worse, texting, is more dangerous than drunk driving. Before you ask, no, I don’t have a link for these statistics, and I’m prepared to hear about it. Don’t think for a [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
    by Alice

  • Paying for Day Care

    Number of comments: 1
    I live in montana right now and am looking to re-locate to Idaho Falls… Here in montana we have a daycare scholarships that assists you in paying for your care if your a low income family. Does Idaho Falls have anything like this, or is there any assistance programs that [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
    by GFmom

  • How expensive is it really to raise children?

    Number of comments: 13
    I just recently read an article on MSN called “Raising your $221,000 baby.”  “Typical families, those making from $56,870 to $98,470 a year, will spend a whopping $221,190 to raise a second child born in 2008 through age 17, estimates the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (.pdf file), a [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 1:48pm EDT
    by my4sons

  • Crime DOES pay!

    Number of comments: 20
    IDAHO FALLS – Bond has been reduced for an Idaho Falls man in jail on several counts of grand theft. Brian Heath faces four counts of grand theft, and one count of check fraud. Heath ran several construction companies, including Kinetic Construction. His former customers are accusing him of accepting [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 11:51am EDT
    by idaho83406

  • What really goes on in school..

    Number of comments: 10
       I was wondering why is it that at some schools, that the staff”s family is allowed to “hang out” in the office, I don’t know if anyone else has noticed this going on.  I thought that the schools had a “no loitering” policy on the school grounds, or is that [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 11:22am EDT
    by ferg

  • Healthcare is Not a Right

    Number of comments: 20
    Ironically, when government violates our God-given rights in an attempt to provide entitlements, it becomes the very criminal it was created to destroy. [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 12:18pm EDT
    by ronnate

  • Democrats’ Health Care Plan Will Push Us Towards National Bankruptcy

    Number of comments: 20
    (Submitted by Jonathan Parker, Executive Director, Idaho Republican Party)  In Idaho and across the nation, we see health care costs and insurance premiums rising at three times the speed of wages. As a result, Americans are often left with either no healthcare or life crushing debts for health concerns that are out [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 4:47pm EDT
    by Mr. Republican

  • Free Argentine Tango Lessons

    Number of comments: 1
    Free Argentine Tango lessons in Idaho Falls, ID. [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 4:22pm EDT
    by idahofallstangoclub

  • Sheriff Obama…

    Number of comments: 20
    I've often heard it said, "The proper role of government is to provide equal rights, not equal things" That said, why then does President Obama feel that he as the right to intervene on a matter involving one of his friends, just because he has legal experience?' [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 7:58am EDT
    by ferg

  • Police abuse - What should we do when it happens here?

    Number of comments: 20
    Officers of the Boise City Police were recently found by the Boise Community Ombudsman to have used excessive force. [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2009, 11:56am EDT
    by Rural Lawyer

  • Tuesday night Concert on the Greenbelt

    Number of comments: 1
    Thanks to the Henry Fork Pipes and drum for the great concert. However I thought it was insulting to the sponsors when they passed around the drum for donations. What are your thoughts? Copyright © 2009 Idaho Falls Today! Local Discussion.. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2009, 11:48am EDT
    by capt_kirk50

  • Is once prominent local politician Blake Hall stepping aside or being shoved aside?

    Number of comments: 15
    I know that when I first moved to Idaho Falls, Blake Hall was a name that was well respected, and is some circles well feared. However, I never quite understood why. I have met the man a few times and to be honest was never very impressed. [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2009, 2:34pm EDT
    by The Gadsden

  • Event - And ALL Kids Play Free!

    Registrations will be accepted through Tuesday for the 1st Annual Snake River Shoot-Out 3-ON-3 Basketball Tournament, which will be held this Friday and Saturday outdoors at Skyline High School. There are more than 40 brackets for players of all ages (7 and up), including youth (17 and under), adult, co-ed, senior, [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
    by Snake River Shoot-Out

  • Health Care and Being Insured - The True Demonds Behind High Medical Costs

    Number of comments: 20
    Submitted by:  “Jeremy” We’re all up in arms about the high cost of health care. And we should be. The last time I went to the doctor for a sniffle, I had to wait 45 minutes in a waiting room, told the doctor what I had and what medication I thought [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2009, 3:17pm EDT
    by "Rocky" Mountain Local

  • What think ye of socialized medicine?

    Number of comments: 20
    It’s my JOB to keep track of national issues and talk about them, and I’ll be the first to admit confusion over all the talk about where health care is headed. Universal health care, nationalized health care, socialized medicine. There are numerous different ideas on the table, and it’s a [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • What is the Green Card Lottery program and how does it connect with USAFIS?

    The official name of the green card lottery program is the Diversity Visa Program (DV). The U.S. State Department provides over two hundred different types of visas for people to work and live in America legally. However, the DV program is the most unique one out there. Many of the [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 10:29am EDT
    by orgusafis

  • Why does the media persist in honoring Michael Jackson?

    Number of comments: 20
    I do not know about you, but I am absolutely tired and concerned about the media’s coverage and love affair with Michael Jackson. We are nearing the month anniversary of Jackson’s death and the media has refused to let him die. Is there not anything better to cover? Is there [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 10:24am EDT
    by The Gadsden

  • Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Ranks Among Top Firework Shows In The Nation!

    Number of comments: 19
    Our own Idaho Falls Firework is being recognized around the country as one of the best fireworks shows in the nation. It is in the company of other top shows in the nation such as New York, Philadelphia (the birthplace of our nation), Disney World, and Washington DC. Searching for information [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michelle

  • Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Ranks Among Top Firework Shows In The Nation!

    Our own Idaho Falls Firework is being recognized around the country as one of the best fireworks shows in the nation. It is in the company of other top shows in the nation such as New York, Philadelphia (the birthplace of our nation), Disney World, and Washington DC. Searching for information [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Michelle

  • I truly long for a 4th of July that I am not bombarded by walking sales people…

    Number of comments: 2
    Maybe it’s just me but I seemed to have a “I WILL BUY WHAT EVER CRAP YOU ARE SELLING ON THE STREET” sign above my family this year. Did anyone else feel this way? I love nothing more than to pack my lawn chairs up and go find me a great [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 9:45am EDT
    by djandy

  • Activity - Improv Comedy this weekend

    Number of comments: 2
    Come on down to the beautiful Virginia Theater in Shelley, located at 186 S. State St. this weekend for two live improv comedy shows by none other then East Idaho’s Premier Improv group, Improv Underground. Tickets are only $7 and that includes free karaoke after the show next door at the [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 9:16am EDT
    by peterlemonjello

  • Sarah Palin’s exit… or entrance?

    Number of comments: 20
    [Originally posted at www.larsonshow.com] Everyone seems to be speculating about Sarah Palin’s decision to step down as Alaska’s Governor. I’m a Sarah Palin fan. I’m a fan because she gives normal folk an opportunity to support someone just like them. Regardless of whether she’s qualified to be the President or the Vice [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 1:46pm EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Reserving spaces for the 4th of July

    Number of comments: 20
     On the way to work yesterday, I heard an interesting debate on the radio. The debate was over whether people should be allowed to save or reserve spaces along the green belt in preparation for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration this Saturday. We’ve all seen it, whether it is for a [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 9:43am EDT
    by The Gadsden

  • Idaho Falls Gas Stations Are Price Gouging!!!

    Number of comments: 20
    Okay, go to Gasbuddy.com or drive from Idaho Falls to Pocatello and you will see that Idaho Falls average Gas prices are $2.59 but in Pocatello they are $2.49. Why are two towns that are affected by the same weather, economy etc… that have a $.10 price difference. I think Idaho [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
    by newru

  • A case of reverse discrimination…

    Number of comments: 16
    On May 11, 2009, Idaho Falls Today posted a poll entitled “Should the government abandon affirmative action?” Seventeen out of 23 participants selected yes, with three undecided and three voting no. The idea behind the poll came from a recent Supreme Court case that was just decided today. See the AP/Fox [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 1:42pm EDT
    by Joe Plumber

  • Selective Discrimination

    Number of comments: 20
    [Originally posted at www.larsonshow.com] On Monday’s show I had a “steamed” caller, upset at me over my comments about the two Lesbians — one of which was not given a family discount — at Lava Hot Springs a few weeks ago. The caller said the Constitution does not define a family. I [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 1:37pm EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Why should we buy auto insurance?

    Number of comments: 15
    A week and a half ago, my boyfriend was riding his motorcycle down 17th street when an uninsured driver pulled in front of him and caused an accident. Luckily, my boyfriend only suffered a laceration over his eyebrow (requiring several stitches) and damage to his motorcycle. The driver of the [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 9:21am EDT
    by Alice

  • How important is it that lawmakers disclose their personal finances to the public?

    Number of comments: 4
    Center for Public Integrity A recent survey conducted by the DC based Center for Public Integrity gives Idaho a failing grade when it comes to our state’s financial disclosure laws. The survey that ranks legislatures’ accountability to voters concludes that Idaho, along with Vermont and Michigan, ranks dead last when it [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 1:13pm EDT
    by Joe Plumber

  • Event - The Title of Liberty Walk, June 27

    Number of comments: 2
    Idaho Falls activity… LIBERTY WALK 2009 AND THE TITLE OF LIBERTY FLAG DISPLAY Date: Walk & Program: Saturday, June 27, 2009. The Title of Liberty Flag Display is at West Broadway and Bellin Road: June 27 thru July 13, 2009 The Title of Liberty Opening Program and Flag Raising will start [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 11:06am EDT
    by Joe Plumber

  • The American Staffordshire Terrier

    Number of comments: 8
    I saw an unusual thing today. I was standing in line at the gas station, and the man behind me was crying. He literally had tears in his eyes. I was in is situation, I would cry too. He called out loudly to everyone standing in line, “You all watch [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 10:03am EDT
    by Jarin C

  • TODAY BETWEEN 11-2….DON’T FORGET!!!

    Number of comments: 1
    Register your team (or your kids team!) for the Sanke River Shoot-Out 3-ON-3 Basketball Tournament, today between 11-2 at the Subway Sandwich Shop inside the Idaho Falls Wal-Mart and automatically be enterred into a drawing. EACH MEMBER of the team who is drawn at the end of the day will [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 9:24am EDT
    by Dennis Jones

  • School is out and the kids are bored… what now?

    Number of comments: 3
    It seems that we need some ideas on ways to keep our kids busy this summer. We all know that busy kids get in less trouble. Let’s post some ideas here. Anyone who has raised kids has probably got some inventive ideas. Both of my kids were working summers with locally [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2009, 8:52am EDT
    by Alice

  • Anyone know how many deputies in Bonneville County?

    Number of comments: 1
    I’m curious.  Seems like there are many more than in a similar county in Texas. Generally, there, police were in the city,  State Troopers on the highway.  Sheriff was almost  a non-existent entity.  I’m curious why. We also have state police and investigators here. Copyright © 2009 Idaho Falls Today! Local Information.. [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2009, 7:48am EDT
    by FloydV

  • Fixing The Financial Debacle Once and For All…

    Number of comments: 11
    I noticed that there was quite a discussion here spurred on by the recent Tea Party / Tax Revolt movement (?) that enthralled the country (or at least the relatively small Fox Noise portion of it). It seems that most every point and counterpoint was made there, so I won’t [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2009, 8:32am EDT
    by Dennis Jones

  • Hitt Road: Idaho Falls v. Ammon

    Number of comments: 12
    On my radio show Tuesday we’ll be discussing the disagreement between Ammon and Idaho Falls over who pays to make Hitt Road as big as it should be. I’ll be interviewing Ammon City Council President Dana Kirkham. I’m sure this is a simplistic view, but Ammon basically says they’ve already paid [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 1:51pm EDT
    by Neal Larson

  • Enough Complaining…It’s Time For Solutions

    Number of comments: 9
    During the past few years, we have all been kept well informed as to the state of our national economic downturn. And, thanks to forums such as this, we’ve all had our opportunity to sound off and voice our displeasure at our government’s leadership (or lack thereof) with regards to the [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 12:44pm EDT
    by Dennis Jones

  • Government Budgets Are Tight - Where Would You Cut?

    Number of comments: 5
    Submitted by: Coolwater Yesterday in the Post Register, there’s an article titled “Polite Protest” in which St. Anthony students protest a reduction in pay for their teachers. It read in part: Without songs, speeches or anger, South Fremont students demonstrated in support of their teachers and administrators. “This wasn’t going to be about [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 7:17pm EDT
    by Guest Writer

  • Vandalism in the name of morality.

    Number of comments: 17
    I read a story today about a topless coffee shop in Maine that was burned to the ground Wednesday. Authorities said it was obvious that this was arson. I had read other stories before about people that were very unhappy about this particular establishment’s existence. Reading this story reminded me of [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
    by Alice

  • New Grand Teton pathway, and wildlife.

    Number of comments: 14
    I read a story in the PR this morning regarding a new pathway from Moose Jct. to Jenny Lake. It sounds like a good thing, I’m all for more ways to enjoy the outdoors without the worry of becoming roadkill. There was one thing that made me wonder though. The article [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 2:16pm EDT
    by Alice

  • Are kind people real?

    Number of comments: 20
    Have you ever met a person who truely love his fellow man? [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 8:47am EDT
    by stone

  • Help Me Bring Sunflower and Sprouts to Idaho Falls!

    Number of comments: 20
    RE: the Idaho Falls Food Coop and thoughts of bringing in another store of that type. Someone posted the idea of Whole Foods locating to Idaho Falls.  I would like to make another suggestion that people look into……….Sunflower Market or Sprouts.  I live in Denver and am contemplating a move to IF, but am [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 5:40pm EDT
    by cowywaaz

  • Ad Memoriam~

    Number of comments: 1
    There are certain things I like to do. I like to go hunting with my Father. I like to go shopping with my Mother. I like to listen to my Uncle teach me how to be a man, and how to reload bullets. I like to watch my Aunt be [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
    by Jarin C

  • Post Register Slams Judge Joel Tingey for Light Sentencing of Convicted Felon - Brooke Armstrong

    Number of comments: 20
    The local Post Register went after Judge Joel Tingey today for his light sentence given to convicted felon Brooke Armstong. Brooke Armstrong embezzled over $150,000.00 over a three year period from three different employers. You can read more about the story here: http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2009/05/20/where%E2%80%99s-the-justice-are-our-judges-too-soft-on-crime-is-the-judicial-system-broken/ and here: http://www.kpvi.com/global/story.asp?s=10383749 There are many in the community [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 11:09am EDT
    by Mother Nature
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