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FRIDAY, JAN. 13, 2012

AM Roundup -- 1.13.12 

In a Wednesday morning, a full moon sets over the Bitterroot Mountain ridge that some call Kootenia Crags, just north of St. Mary's Peak, Montana. (AP Photo/The Ravalli Republic, Perry Backus) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Missing Montana teacher confirmed dead, 2 in custody/AP Disabled woman's…

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Hucks Poll: Petersen Not Worth $2M 

Thursday Poll: Obviously, Hucks Nation hangs out deep in the heart of Vandal country. 63 of 107 respondents (58.88%) said BSU Bronco football coach Chris Petersen isn't worth the $2 million annual salary that he will be paid this year onward. 37 of 107 respondents…

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Trillhaase: R's Debate 'Weirdest' Stuff 14 

JEERS ... to Idaho Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko. Last week, his party's central committee met in Boise and debated some of the weirdest stuff imaginable -- declaring the courting of foreign investment to Idaho "subversive," demanding the firing of any university president who resists…

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'Corruption' Rhetoric Miffs Denney 

Idaho House Speaker Lawerence Denney (pictured) is lashing back at some Democrats who have been criticizing what they call a “culture of corruption” among Republican officials, saying some Democratic lawmakers, too, have stepped across ethical lines. “Both sides – Republicans and Democrats – make mistakes…

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Statesman: Otter Off, By $300 Million 

If you’re going to get your facts wrong, it’s a bad idea to botch things up on a complicated and controversial issue. Or to misspeak in front of a room full of reporters. Gov. Butch Otter violated both tenets last week. And this week, he…

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What 'Yes'/'No' Mean For Referenda 

Looking ahead to the November 2012 general election, Secretary of State Ben Ysursa said there will be three referenda on the ballot on the “Students Come First” school reform plan. “Folks should remember that a 'yes' vote would be in favor of the legislation that…

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Wolves Attack Dogs In Wallace Area 18 

Correction: Wild dogs attack Rottweiler in Wallace/Mike Perry, KHQ Domestic dogs were attacked by four wolves around 6 p.m. Wednesday night on the 600 block of Burke Road, just outside Wallace. One dog died and another sustained a facial bite, said Shoshone County Sheriff Mitch…

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APhoto Of The Day -- 1.13.12 

Indian soldiers train on stunt motorcycles in preparation for an upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India Thursday. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) Top Cutlines: 1. YMCA -- Fort Boise. 2. OK everyone flap your arms at the same time and see…

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Middle Schoolers Study Area Racism 

Middle school students in Coeur d'Alene are viewing film footage of their own community this morning, as part of a classroom lesson on racism. The Idaho Public Television special, "The Color of Conscience," is being shown to Lakes Magnet Middle School students. Following the showing…

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Press: Open Curtain On Controversy 

Item: Tickets gone for Lake City Playhouse production of "Rent" for opening weekend/Bill Buley, Press Opinion: Bless the protesters and pass the popcorn. Tonight's opening of "Rent" at Lake City Playhouse will feature a cast of passionate characters. Most of them will be on stage,…

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MikeK: Some McEuen Field Thoughts 

Councilman Mike Kennedy suggests what should be done at McEuen Field now, while city looks for money to do the rest. (Full comment here): Front Avenue needs to be redone -- it is years overdue. Move the parking while doing that project and recapture five…

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