Rupert NewsLocal news for Rupert, ID continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Incumbents win in Minidoka- May 31, 2008 It was a good night for incumbents in Minidoka County as Sheriff Kevin Halverson and County Commissioner Dan Stapelman both claimed victories against their challenges in the Republican Primary.http://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/incumbents-win-in-minidoka?fromrss=1 Rupert getting ready to celebrate its heritage- May 29, 2008 Mini-Cassia residents can get a glimpse into the past at Rupert Heritage Day, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coordinator for the event, former Rupert mayor, Audrey Neiwerth said people will learn ...http://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/rupert-getting-ready-to-celebrate-its-heritage... Rupert Woman Killed in Rollover Accident, Daughter and a Baby Taken to Hospital- May 21, 2008 A Rupert woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Minidoka County.http://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/rupert-woman-killed-in-rollover-accident-daugh... Nemo Nicholas- May 19, 2008 Nemo Nicholas, 34, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away on May 4, 2008. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. via Minot Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/nemo-nicholas?fromrss=1 Southern Idaho student arrested during flag protests- May 17, 2008 "We have asked the whole matter be investigated" A student was arrested and security tightened at a southern Idaho high school in a week of racial tension that began when a teacher confiscated the Mexican flag of a student celebrating Cinco de Mayo. via KGW-TV Portlandhttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/southern-idaho-student-arrested-during-flag-pr... Minidoka Sheriff Arrests One for Threatening School Shooting- May 11, 2008 "The Minidoka County Sheriffs Office takes any threat to the safety of the students as a serious matter and is taking every precaution to keep our teachers and students safe." Posted: Updated: Police arrested one suspect at Minico High School in Rupert Friday for charges of threatening a school shooting. via KPVI-TV Pocatellohttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/minidoka-sheriff-arrests-one-for-threatening-s... Pepcorn In Court Again Today- May 9, 2008 Former Burley teacher ,67 year old, James Pepcorn was in a Rupert courtroom again today. via KMVT Twin Fallshttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/pepcorn-in-court-again-today?fromrss=1 Idaho student says teacher tossed his Mexican flag in trash- May 7, 2008 "We train for that and talk about that. If there is a teacher making derogatory comments we don't approve of that. We also don't approve of a student disrupting the classroom." A high school student says he may file a lawsuit against a physical education teacher who took a Mexican flag he had brought for Cinco de Mayo and put it in the garbage. via Lubbock Avalanchehttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/idaho-student-says-teacher-tossed-his-mexican-... Magic Valley Jobless Rates - April- May 6, 2008 Idaho Department of Labor figures show the jobless rate in Twin Falls was 2.3 percent last month, the same as in March, compared to 2.8 percent last April. via KMVT Twin Fallshttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/magic-valley-jobless-rates-april?fromrss=1 Disabled American Veterans Convention In Burley Runs Through Saturday- May 2, 2008 "It concerns me that our country has changed as much as it has, I'm sure it concerns you also. It's more crucial now than any other time in history, that we vote and we make our leaders listen." According to Larry Cotton, DAV member, "The Disabled American Veterans are trying to make sure they receive the health benefits they should have and the care they have deserved." the ceremony featured a variety ... via KMVT Twin Fallshttp://www.topix.net/city/rupert-id/2008/05/disabled-american-veterans-convention-in-burle... |