NEWS FOSTER CARE PROTECTIONS Idaho lawmakers are considering additional protections for children in foster and residential treatment facilities. A state review found 13 of 19 recommended improvements have been completed, including unannounced inspections and a new youth bill of rights. Lawmakers say the remaining recommendations, including stronger abuse investigations, will be a focus when the…

NEWS JEROME COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CRASH Idaho State Police are investigating a pickup versus motorcycle crash in Jerome County Saturday afternoon. A 57-year-old Jerome man on a Harley-Davidson suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to the hospital. He was not wearing a helmet. BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS SOUTHERN IDAHO Back-to-school season is getting underway across Southern…

NEWS WANTED SUSPECT — TWIN FALLS SHOOTING Twin Falls Police are searching for 26-year-old Anthony Alvarez, who’s wanted after an exchange of gunfire at a home on Trotter Drive August 1st. Alvarez faces charges of aggravated assault and shooting into an occupied home. Police say he’s armed and dangerous and may be headed toward Washington…