NEWS TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC HIGHWAY 50 CORRIDOR STUDY: The Idaho Transportation Department is studying possible improvements along the Highway 50 corridor between Twin Falls and Interstate 84. The review includes the 60-year-old Hansen Bridge, but officials say no construction has been approved yet. IN-N-OUT TRAFFIC PLAN: Twin Falls city leaders have approved a traffic plan…

NEWS FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION Twin Falls Police say the 4-year-old boy struck by a vehicle while crossing Pole Line Road near Costco Monday night died yesterday from his injuries. The investigation into the crash continues. IDAHO JOBS & ECONOMY Idaho’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly in May, rising from 3.6 to 3.7 percent. The Idaho…

NEWS PROPERTY TAX DEBATE A proposal to eliminate Idaho property taxes is drawing debate after Republican lawmaker Scott Herndon said state revenue growth could replace more than $400 million now raised for public schools. Critics argue the plan lacks a realistic funding source and could put school budgets at risk. FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS AND…