Twin Falls County News

Twin Falls County Sheriff's office released the name of the victim in a fatal accident last night.

Last week, we mentioned that the trial for 43 year old Franklin Ward Osterhoudt of Buhl had wrapped up.

Since Dell announced on Sept. 10 that it was closing its call center -- and eliminating 500 jobs -- the economy has become the dominant issue in the Twin Falls city elections.

Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker says a man who murdered his former girlfriend shouldn't get out of prison before serving his full sentence.

The headquarters for 620 Girls Scouts in south-central Idaho is moving because too many registered sex offenders live near its current downtown office, officials said.

Some law enforcement agencies in Idaho are making the change to high-tech equipment to issue tickets.

Two state troopers were sent to the hospital this afternoon with serious injuries after being struck by a pickup truck along Interstate 84 near the Gowen Road.

A man charged with numerous count of sexual misconduct with a child is set to go to trial; Franklin Ward Osterhoudt is sticking with going to trial in front of a jury which is slated to start October 27th.

Officials with the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center in Twin Falls County are hoping to bring some new furry visitors to the center.

Twin Falls County Sheriff's office has some additional staff on board because of a federal grant.

The Twin Falls County Republican Central Committee may make endorsements in the city's contested council race, a move that could add a new dimension to city elections this November as voters decide how to cast ballots.

Twin Falls County is updating its zoning and subdivision regulations, adopted by the board of twin falls county commissioners in 2008.

Thursday in Twin Falls District Court; Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker sentenced a defendant involved in sexual related charges.

The Idaho Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a man who was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine in Twin Falls County.

The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office has received the green light to add to their jail staff.

Boise Community Ombudsman Pierce Murphy has exonerated two Boise Police officers who fired 20 shots at a man during a standoff at a North End apartment complex last June.

A Wendell man charged with aggravated battery was sentenced today in a Twin Falls county courtroom.

Over at the Twin Falls county fairgrounds this morning - the members of the community emergency response team worked on preparing for a real life disaster situation.

The Grand Champion hog sold for more than seven dollars a pound - while the Runner-Up Reserve Grand Champion raked in more than five dollars a pound.

On the top floor of the Twin Falls County Courthouse, this morning, a meeting was in session.