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Ada County Sheriff�s detectives seize about 115 pounds of marijuana Thursday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:50:47 MST

Four Treasure Valley men are being held in the Ada County Jail on drug trafficking charges after Ada County Sheriff�s officials seized about 115 pounds of marijuana at three locations Thursday afternoon.

Meridian man identified as the victim of Monday's fatal crash on Chinden

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:33 MST

Ada County Coroner�s officials say Gregory Michael Yearsley, 32 of Meridian, died from blunt force trauma Monday after his car collided with a pickup truck on Chinden Boulevard Monday afternoon.

Meridian driver accused of hit and run after police say she struck 13-year-old cyclist

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Police use a piece of the car that fell off during the crash to track down the driver they say is responsible.

Meridian woman arrested for hit and run after being accused of hitting teen cyclist Wednesday

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:01:18 MST

Kristin Ashley Thiel is being held in the Ada County Jail on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury after Meridian Police say she drove into a 13-year-old boy on a bike and then took off Wednesday afternoon.

Get your Eagle Fire Fighters 2010 calendar while they're hot!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:25:32 MST

Sales will help the Eagle Fire Fighters Burnout Fund, which provides emergency assistance by supplying food, shelter and clothing to families and individuals who are victims of fire and other disasters.

Meridian Police K-9 dog found in Kuna after escaping backyard Tuesday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:21:19 MST

Meridian K-9 dog Dutch is back in custody - at home - after escaping from

Meridian man charged with raping woman after a house party in August

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:50:38 MST

Nicholas Victor Sparks is being held in the Ada County Jail on a charge of rape in connection with an incident in August where a woman told police she was sexually assaulted after falling asleep on a couch at a Meridian home.

Two adults taken to hospital after crash on Cherry Lane Tuesday; 2 children suffer minor injuries

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:33:56 MST

The drivers of two vehicles involved in a head-on collision on Cherry Lane

Eagle Chamber of Commerce elects three new board members

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:27:09 MST

Becky Fower, Eagle branch manager with Idaho Banking Co., Bob Bruce of Stanley Consultants in Meridian and Mark Butler, a land use planning consultant, will serve two year terms. They were elected Tuesday during the Chamber's monthly luncheon.

Kuna City Council to hold protest hearings tonight on sewer improvement district

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:40:29 MST

The Kuna City Council will hold the second of three protest hearings at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 763 W. Avalon, to hear complaints from landowners involved in the local sewer improvement district.

Spate of crashes on Idaho 16: Two injured Tuesday; Caldwell woman dies Monday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21:19 MST

Ground and air ambulances have taken three people to the hospital who were involved in a two car collision Tuesday morning on Idaho 16 near North Pollard Road.

Meridian Business Day 2 offers education, networking

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:35:37 MST

Meridian local business owners and professionals are invited to the second Meridian Business Day at City Hall, 33 East Broadway, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. It's free.

Meridian to host public planning sessions starting Wednesday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:09:55 MST

Meridian residents may attend Meridian Development Corporation�s Destination Downtown planning process, which will consist of four days of planning session, Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 11-14.

Groups need help Wednesday packing boxes for U.S. troops overseas

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:04 MST

The Star Lions Club and Epsilon Sigma Alpha International, a women�s service group, are looking for volunteers to help the �Hope for Heroes� program pack holiday gift boxes for U.S. troops serving overseas.

Kuna landowners protest $27 million sewer plant bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

The Kuna City Council will hold three days of hearings during which members of the local improvement district now facing foreclosure will contest their share of the cost of the city's new $27 million waste water treatment plant.

New Star councilman Gary Smith a model of persistence

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:20 MST

Gary Smith got his toe-hold in local politics the old-fashioned way: He worked for it

Kuna toddler killed by relative's pickup

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Treasure Valley residents got a reminder to take a few extra seconds when backing up to make sure children aren't behind their vehicles.

PUC approves Eagle Water Co. application to continue consumption surcharge

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:27:29 MST

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application by Eagle Water Co. to continue a 48 percent surcharge on consumption of more than 600 cubic feet, or 4,500 gallons, per month.

Voter turnout stronger than usual in some Treasure Valley cities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:28 MST

Polls are now closed. Check back often for updated results for Treasure Valley races.

Meridian man faces prison for bankruptcy fraud

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Meridian businessman faces years in prison for personal bankruptcy fraud.

Suspicious device found in Meridian turns out to be a doorstop

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

MERIDIAN - A 15-inch piece of PVC pipe that resembled an explosive device was found near a business Monday. It was left there by accident, Meridian police said.

Meridian companies receive Environment at Work Awards

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:33:03 MST

The Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the Meridian City Council and Sanitary Services Co. will present their Environment at Work Awards at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Ave.

Meridian police: Suspicious device left at Franklin Road business determined to be a doorstop

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:30 MST

Meridian Police say a 15-inch long piece of PVC pipe which resembled a