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Talk Radio 950 KOZE-AM http://www.koze950.com Lewiston, Idaho Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:12:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Lewiston, Idaho 4K News,4K Radio no 4K Radio Inc chrisripley@koze.com Podcast — 4K News, early edition, Thursday http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/11/podcast-4k-news-early-edition-thursday/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/11/podcast-4k-news-early-edition-thursday/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:25:37 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=18332 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/11/podcast-4k-news-early-edition-thursday/feed/ 0 Click below to begin your on-demand audio stream of this morning’s newscast. <blockquote></blockquote> Click below to begin your on-demand audio stream of this morning’s newscast. 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 14:08 4K News, 7 AM Edition, Thursday clean AUDIO: Orofino School Board postpones setting date for closing junior high http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/10/audio-orofino-school-board-postpones-setting-date-for-closing-junior-high/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/10/audio-orofino-school-board-postpones-setting-date-for-closing-junior-high/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:56 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=18289 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/10/audio-orofino-school-board-postpones-setting-date-for-closing-junior-high/feed/ 0 <a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/orofino_junior_high.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16343" title="orofino_junior_high" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/orofino_junior_high-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Orofino School Board has declined to set a date for closing the Orofino Junior High School. During last night’s public meeting, board members voted 3-2 against setting a specific date on closure. Earlier this year, the school board decided to close the junior high due to declining enrollment and economics. The recommendation under consideration was to lock the doors at the end of this school year and send seventh-graders to the elementary school and eighth-graders to the high school in the fall. While the recommendation was turned down, School Board President Don Ebert says the issue could be taken up again at a later time. Orofino School Board President Don Ebert comments. School district officials say closing the junior high will save the district approximately $200,000 a year, though a number of patrons in attendance questioned that figure and called for more cost analysis. The long-term plan is to have students in grades 7-12 at the high school. Right now, there isn’t room for both grades at the high school, but plans are in the works to expand those facilities. A work group is evaluating building plans for additional classrooms at Orofino High School and Timberline High School in Weippe. The Orofino School Board has declined to set a date for closing the Orofino Junior High School. During last night’s public meeting, board members voted 3-2 against setting a specific date on closure. Earlier this year, the school board decided to [...] Podcast — EXTRA INNINGS… Brian Danner sits down with All-American Brian Burke http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/09/podcast-extra-innings-brian-danner-sits-down-with-all-american-brian-burke/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/09/podcast-extra-innings-brian-danner-sits-down-with-all-american-brian-burke/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:12:27 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=18229 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/09/podcast-extra-innings-brian-danner-sits-down-with-all-american-brian-burke/feed/ 0 The senior All-American transfers to LC and is making an immediate impact in Lewiston after missing last year’s NAIA World Series with former club. Burke leads the Warriors with eight home runs. Click below to begin your on-demand audio clip of EXTRA INNINGS! <blockquote></blockquote> The senior All-American transfers to LC and is making an immediate impact in Lewiston after missing last year’s NAIA World Series with former club. Burke leads the Warriors with eight home runs. Click below to begin your on-demand audio clip [...] 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 13:00 EXTRA INNINGS, Brian Danner, LCSC, Warrior Baseball clean AUDIO: Idaho universities to lose $32 million next year http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/09/idaho-universities-to-lose-32-million-next-year/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/09/idaho-universities-to-lose-32-million-next-year/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:27:45 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=18182 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/09/idaho-universities-to-lose-32-million-next-year/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_18092" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 134px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/janice_mcgeachin1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18092" title="janice_mcgeachin" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/janice_mcgeachin1.jpg" alt="" width="124" height="180" /></a>Rep. Janice McGeachin</div> State lawmakers in Boise plan to give Idaho’s four-year public universities about $32.1 million less in total funding during the next fiscal year. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday agreed on a budget that proposes spending roughly $377.7 million on the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College. JFAC member Rep. Janice McGeachin, R-Idaho Falls, says the budget represents a loss of nearly 8 percent compared to the current fiscal year. Rep. Janice McGeachin talks about setting the higher education budget. The committee agreed to slash 12.6 percent in total spending on community colleges and approved a budget that spends $25 million on the schools during the next fiscal year, or about $3.6 million less compared to this year. (AP) State lawmakers in Boise plan to give Idaho’s four-year public universities about $32.1 million less in total funding during the next fiscal year. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday agreed on a budget that proposes spending [...] Lewiston trio charged with vandalism in Hells Canyon incident http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/audio-update-three-lewiston-men-charged-for-vandalizing-pictographs/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/audio-update-three-lewiston-men-charged-for-vandalizing-pictographs/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:35:16 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=18109 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/audio-update-three-lewiston-men-charged-for-vandalizing-pictographs/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_18120" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_5307.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-18120 " title="IMG_5307" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_5307-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>An example of the ancient pictographs carved into the walls of Hells Canyon. (credit: C Ripley)</div> Felony charges have been filed against three Lewiston men for allegedly vandalizing ancient Indian pictographs near Hells Gate State Park. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, Freddie Bernal, 19, Tyler Carlson, 21, and Jerad Bovencamp, 22, have been charged with malicious injury to property for spray-painting graffiti on animal figure and geometric pictographs on the basalt wall. Nez Perce County Chief Deputy Alan Johnson says investigators received a tip that led to the suspects. NPC Chief Deputy Alan Johnson talks about what led to the arrests. Although the case remains open, no other suspects or arrests are expected at this time. Johnson explains where the charges stand. Many of the pictographs are believed to be 2,500 years old. The damage violates the federal Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. The charges each carry a 1- to 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $1,000. Felony charges have been filed against three Lewiston men for allegedly vandalizing ancient Indian pictographs near Hells Gate State Park. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, Freddie Bernal, 19, Tyler Carlson, 21, and Jerad [...] Podcast — 4K News, afternoon edition, Friday http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/podcast-4k-news-afternoon-edition-friday-2/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/podcast-4k-news-afternoon-edition-friday-2/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:52:15 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=18075 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/podcast-4k-news-afternoon-edition-friday-2/feed/ 0 Click below to listen to your on-demand feed of 4K News with Jason Ford. <blockquote></blockquote> Today: <ul> <li>Men arrested in Hells Canyon vandalism incident</li> <li>Idaho Transportation Department budget cuts</li> <li>Butch Otter meets with Idaho Board of Examiners, Idaho Tax Commission</li> <li>Walt Minnick (D-Idaho) votes for Jobs Bill</li> <li>Columbia Grain Report</li> <li>Snowpack levels very low in Idaho</li> <li>LCSC basketball 2nd round Frontier Conference basketball</li> </ul> Click below to listen to your on-demand feed of 4K News with Jason Ford. Today: Men arrested in Hells Canyon vandalism incident Idaho Transportation Department budget cuts Butch Otter meets with Idaho Board of Examiners, Idaho Tax Commission Walt [...] 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 9:00 4K News, Afternoon Edition, Friday, Jason Ford clean Warriors motivated for semi-final meeting with Montana Tech http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/warriors-motivated-for-semi-final-meeting-with-montana-tech/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/warriors-motivated-for-semi-final-meeting-with-montana-tech/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:59:13 +0000 Brian Danner http://www.koze950.com/?p=18024 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/05/warriors-motivated-for-semi-final-meeting-with-montana-tech/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_14330" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 106px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/coach-orr.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-14330" title="coach-orr" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/coach-orr.jpg" alt="" width="96" height="132" /></a>Brian Orr</div> The Lewis-Clark State women’s basketball team hosts Montana Tech in the semi-final round of the Frontier Conference Playoffs Saturday night at the LCSC Activity Center. The 13th ranked Warriors are 26-5 overall and are coming off an impressive 69-39 opening round win over Montana Western on Wednesday night. The Orediggers are 19-8 following their opening round 82-69 win over Rocky Mountain College in Butte. Tech swept the Warriors during the regular season and LC head coach Brian Orr says there will be alterations to the gameplan when the teams meet Saturday night, especially on the defensive end. <blockquote>LC Women’s Head Coach Brian Orr says the Warriors will make alterations </blockquote> In the last meeting, Tech celebrated wildly following the game, and Orr says it didn’t go unnoticed by him or the team. <blockquote>Orr says his team remembers Tech celebrating in their house </blockquote> Tip-off is scheduled for 7pm PST with live radio coverage on Talk Radio 950 KOZE-AM and online at <a href="http://www.koze-sports.com">www.koze-sports.com</a>. The Lewis-Clark State women’s basketball team hosts Montana Tech in the semi-final round of the Frontier Conference Playoffs Saturday night at the LCSC Activity Center. The 13th ranked Warriors are 26-5 overall and are coming off an impressive [...] 4K Radio, Inc Brian Orr, LCSC, LC Basketball, Montana Tech, Frontier Conference clean AUDIO — Senator Crapo will conduct I-Town meeting March 10 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/04/audio-senator-crapo-will-conduct-i-town-meeting-march-10/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/04/audio-senator-crapo-will-conduct-i-town-meeting-march-10/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:02:41 +0000 Brian Danner http://www.koze950.com/?p=17986 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/04/audio-senator-crapo-will-conduct-i-town-meeting-march-10/feed/ 0 Idaho U.S. Senator Mike Crapo will conduct another I-Town Hall meeting Wednesday, March 10th to answer questions and bring Idahoans up-to-speed on the latest work being conducted in Washington D.C. The Idaho Republican says the meetings, which are conducted several times per year, are a great way for constituents to learn more about pending legislation, and to express their concerns directly. <blockquote>US Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) comments on the upcoming town hall meeting </blockquote> Wednesday’s meeting will begin at 6pm PST. For more information or to participate visit the Senator’s website at <a href="http://www.crapo.senate.gov">www.crapo.senate.gov</a>. Other I-Town meetings are scheduled for June 9th and August 4th. Idaho U.S. Senator Mike Crapo will conduct another I-Town Hall meeting Wednesday, March 10th to answer questions and bring Idahoans up-to-speed on the latest work being conducted in Washington D.C. The Idaho Republican says the meetings, which are [...] 4K Radio, Inc 4K News, Mike Crapo Podcast — EXTRA INNINGS, with Brian Danner and the LC Warriors http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/03/podcast-extra-innings-with-brian-danner-and-the-lc-warriors/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/03/podcast-extra-innings-with-brian-danner-and-the-lc-warriors/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:21:30 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=17946 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/03/podcast-extra-innings-with-brian-danner-and-the-lc-warriors/feed/ 0 This week Brian Danner sits down with Tyler Knigge, a Jr pitcher from Lewiston. <blockquote></blockquote> This week Brian Danner sits down with Tyler Knigge, a Jr pitcher from Lewiston. 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 13:00 EXTRA INNINGS, Brian Danner, LCSC, Warrior Baseball clean Podcast — 4K News, early edition, Wednesday http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/03/podcast-4k-news-early-edition-wednesday/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/03/podcast-4k-news-early-edition-wednesday/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:23:08 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=17938 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/03/podcast-4k-news-early-edition-wednesday/feed/ 0 Click below to begin your on-demand audio stream of Wednesday morning’s 4K News with Jason Ford. <blockquote></blockquote> Click below to begin your on-demand audio stream of Wednesday morning’s 4K News with Jason Ford. 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 15:00 4K News, Morning Edition, Wednesday, Jason Ford clean Podcast — 4K News, afternoon edition, Tuesday http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/podcast-4k-news-afternoon-edition-tuesday/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/podcast-4k-news-afternoon-edition-tuesday/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:30:58 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=17887 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/podcast-4k-news-afternoon-edition-tuesday/feed/ 0 Click below to begin your on-demand audio stream of 4K News with Jason Ford. <blockquote></blockquote> Click below to begin your on-demand audio stream of 4K News with Jason Ford. 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 9:00 4K News, Afternoon Edition, Tuesday clean Idaho schools honor Dr. Seuss as part of “Read Across America” http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/idaho-schools-honor-dr-seuss-as-part-of-read-across-america/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/idaho-schools-honor-dr-seuss-as-part-of-read-across-america/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:10:24 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17877 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/idaho-schools-honor-dr-seuss-as-part-of-read-across-america/feed/ 0 <a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/green-eggs-and-ham.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-17882" title="green-eggs-and-ham" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/green-eggs-and-ham-220x300.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="154" /></a>The National Education Association’s ‘Read Across America’ kicked off Tuesday in schools around Idaho. The yearly event marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Seuss and encourages kids to read just for the fun of it. Boise third grade teacher Emilie Eisenberger says the goal is to inspire a life-long love of reading, and that means reading for fun – not just for school studies. Teacher Emilie Eisenburger comments on students reading Dr. Seuss. Local celebrities, legislators and volunteers from the community are visiting classrooms throughout the state to read Dr. Seuss classics to kids. Eisenberger says that kind of mentoring can get a child hooked on reading. Eisenberger says mentoring opens schools to the community. Some school cafeterias are even serving up green eggs and ham this week for lunch, as a salute to Dr. Seuss. The National Education Association’s ‘Read Across America’ kicked off Tuesday in schools around Idaho. The yearly event marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Seuss and encourages kids to read just for the fun of it. Boise third grade teacher [...] Washington posts first job gains since 2008 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/washington-posts-first-job-gains-since-2008/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/washington-posts-first-job-gains-since-2008/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:21:46 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17847 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/washington-posts-first-job-gains-since-2008/feed/ 0 <a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/washington.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4055" title="washington" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/washington.gif" alt="" width="160" height="110" /></a>Washington’s economy picked up some steam in January, adding an estimated 12,400 jobs – the first monthly gain since November 2008. The state unemployment rate remained relatively flat, inching up to an estimated 9.3 percent from December’s revised rate of 9.2 percent. December’s rate was earlier estimated at 9.5 percent, but was revised downward after more analysis. Jamie Swift with the state Employment Security Department says the largest number of seasonally adjusted job gains occurred in retail trade, educational and health services, construction, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, manufacturing, information, wholesale trade, and aerospace and parts manufacturing. ESD’s Jamie Swift comments on adding jobs in January. Industries that shed jobs in January included transportation, warehousing and utilities, and other services. Year over year, Washington had 107,800 fewer jobs in January 2010 than in January 2009, a 3.7 percent decrease. Nationally, employment declined by 3 percent over the past year. An estimated 359,500 people in Washington were unemployed and looking for work in January. (Employment Security Department) Washington’s economy picked up some steam in January, adding an estimated 12,400 jobs – the first monthly gain since November 2008. The state unemployment rate remained relatively flat, inching up to an estimated 9.3 percent from December’s [...] Gov. Otter shares public feedback on efficiency with Legislature http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/gov-otter-shares-public-feedback-on-efficiency-with-legislature/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/gov-otter-shares-public-feedback-on-efficiency-with-legislature/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:08:49 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17790 http://www.koze950.com/2010/03/02/gov-otter-shares-public-feedback-on-efficiency-with-legislature/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_6830" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 120px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/butchotter.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6830" title="butchotter" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/butchotter.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="151" /></a>Gov. Butch Otter</div> Idaho Gov. Butch Otter last week provided members of the Legislature with a breakdown of the input he received from citizens who went online to offer their advice on how to make state government more efficient and effective. Of 493 total submissions registered on a state website, the governor says 78 already are implemented or are being implemented, and nearly 300 are being referred to state agencies for further review. Gov. Otter talks about connecting with Idaho residents. The most common suggestions were related to increasing energy efficiency in state buildings, including the newly renovated Capitol. Other suggestions included consolidating agencies to eliminate duplication of services, initiating a zero-base budget review, promoting green industries, consolidating state agency fleets, and allowing state employees to telecommute – all of which have been implemented or are before the Legislature for approval. Gov. Otter says all ideas are being looked at. Everyone that submitted an idea for review and included their contact information received a response back from the governor’s office. The website is located at efficiency.idaho.gov. Idaho Gov. Butch Otter last week provided members of the Legislature with a breakdown of the input he received from citizens who went online to offer their advice on how to make state government more efficient and effective. Of 493 total [...] AUDIO UPDATE: IDFG says Lolo elk populations down by more than half since 2006 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/26/audio-update-idfg-says-lolo-elk-populations-down-by-more-than-half-since-2006/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/26/audio-update-idfg-says-lolo-elk-populations-down-by-more-than-half-since-2006/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:41:33 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17762 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/26/audio-update-idfg-says-lolo-elk-populations-down-by-more-than-half-since-2006/feed/ 0 <a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/idfg_color-e1263319393929.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-691" title="idfg_color.jpg" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/idfg_color.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="128" /></a>Elk populations in the Lolo Zone east of Kooskia have declined by more than half since 2006. According to results from recently concluded aerial surveys of the region by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, elk populations declined by 57 percent zone-wide compared to the previous survey conducted 4 years ago. IDFG’s Jay Crenshaw says the zone encompasses Big Game Management Units 10 and 12. IDFG’s Jay Crenshaw comments on latest elk survey. The greatest declines were observed in numbers of cows, calves , and spike bulls. Overall, bull numbers zone-wide were down, with a shift in bull numbers to older animals. Crenshaw talks about how elk numbers have declined over the past 20 years. The survey information mirrors results from ongoing research being conducted in the Lolo Zone that shows survival of radio-collared adult elk and six-month-old calves has been poor. Modeling efforts based on research survival data estimate declines of 11 to 15 percent annually. Crenshaw says appropriate management options in response to the latest survey data are being explored. Crenshaw says IDFG is looking at what there next step might be. Aerial surveys of elk zones are conducted on a three to five year rotation. Elk populations in the Lolo Zone east of Kooskia have declined by more than half since 2006. According to results from recently concluded aerial surveys of the region by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, elk populations declined by 57 percent [...] Idaho Senate committee approves ban on texting while driving http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/26/idaho-senate-committee-approves-ban-on-texting-while-driving/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/26/idaho-senate-committee-approves-ban-on-texting-while-driving/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:23:26 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17701 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/26/idaho-senate-committee-approves-ban-on-texting-while-driving/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_14993" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 124px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/John_McGee.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-14993" title="John_McGee" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/John_McGee.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="162" /></a>Sen. John McGee</div> A bill to ban texting while driving is moving through the Idaho Legislature. The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill on Thursday that would give police officers the power to pull over drivers suspected of sending texts from behind the wheel. Offenders could be convicted of a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in the county jail and a fine up to $300. Sen. John McGee, R-Caldwell, the bill’s chief sponsor, says lawmakers must do something about a growing practice he considers as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. Sen. John McGee discusses the dangers of texting while driving. Existing Idaho law makes inattentive driving a misdemeanor. That statute gives police officers the authority to stop motorists suspected of texting behind the wheel, but experts say it’s rarely used to crack down on drivers tapping out messages on their cell phones. To support his case for the ban, McGee points to university studies that showed motorists who divide their attention with texting significantly heightens the risk of traffic accidents. Sen. McGee provides statistics from studies on texting from behind the wheel. Momentum for the bill comes after two fatal texting-related accidents and a growing number of states that are enacting similar laws. At least 19 other states have already made texting behind the wheel illegal, including 12 in 2009. Fifteen states have laws similar to the one proposed in the Idaho Legislature. Some states, such as Washington, only allow officers to go after texting if the driver commits another traffic violation. Washington lawmakers are now considering strengthening their law. (AP) A bill to ban texting while driving is moving through the Idaho Legislature. The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill on Thursday that would give police officers the power to pull over drivers suspected of sending texts from [...] Idaho Senate committee passes bill to strengthen animal cruelty laws http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/25/idaho-senate-committee-passes-bill-to-strengthen-animal-cruelty-laws/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/25/idaho-senate-committee-passes-bill-to-strengthen-animal-cruelty-laws/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:56:32 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17648 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/25/idaho-senate-committee-passes-bill-to-strengthen-animal-cruelty-laws/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_17649" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 113px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tim_corder.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17649" title="tim_corder" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tim_corder.jpg" alt="" width="103" height="155" /></a>Sen. Tim Corder</div> The Idaho Senate will consider legislation that would enhance Idaho’s animal cruelty laws as well as define and penalize the torture and neglect of animals. The Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee on Tuesday approved the measure, which would also expand Idaho’s felony dog fighting laws to include cockfighting and all animal fights. Committee Chairman Sen. Tim Corder, R-Mountain Home, says the bill gives incentive to prosecutors to pursue animal neglect cases if they can recoup their legal costs. Sen. Tim Corder comments on making animal abuse cases a priority. The state would also keep a list of animal shelters, though Corder said the state wouldn’t license shelters. Both the Idaho Dairymen’s Association and the Humane Society, which often disagree on animal issues, support the changes. The Humane Society says Idaho currently ranks 49th out of 50 on its humane state rankings, but that score should increase if Corder’s bill becomes a law. (Idaho Reporter) The Idaho Senate will consider legislation that would enhance Idaho’s animal cruelty laws as well as define and penalize the torture and neglect of animals. The Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee on Tuesday approved the measure, which would [...] Podcast — EXTRA INNINGS with Brian Danner and LC Baseball, Show #2 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/24/podcast-extra-innings-with-brian-danner-and-lc-baseball-show-2/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/24/podcast-extra-innings-with-brian-danner-and-lc-baseball-show-2/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:25:58 +0000 4KNews http://www.koze950.com/?p=17626 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/24/podcast-extra-innings-with-brian-danner-and-lc-baseball-show-2/feed/ 0 Click below to begin your On Demand stream of EXTRA INNINGS. Today, Brian Danner sits down with Warrior Shortstop Todd Muecklisch. <blockquote></blockquote> Click below to begin your On Demand stream of EXTRA INNINGS. Today, Brian Danner sits down with Warrior Shortstop Todd Muecklisch. 4K Radio, Inc. 2010 13:00 EXTRA INNINGS, Brian Danner, LCSC, Warrior Baseball clean Idaho AG’s office reports sharp increase in mortgage modification complaints http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/24/idaho-ag%e2%80%99s-office-reports-sharp-increase-in-mortgage-modification-complaints/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/24/idaho-ag%e2%80%99s-office-reports-sharp-increase-in-mortgage-modification-complaints/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:57:07 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17612 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/24/idaho-ag%e2%80%99s-office-reports-sharp-increase-in-mortgage-modification-complaints/feed/ 0 The Idaho Attorney General’s Office reported a sharp increase in complaints from consumers about questionable mortgage modifications in 2009, as the total number of all complaints rose 11 percent last year. While presenting the Annual Consumer Report during a news conference in Boise on Tuesday, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Idahoans filed 1,896 complaints with the AG’s office in 2009 – of those, 353 complaints dealt with mortgage modification. AG Lawrence Wasden discusses complaints about mortgage practices in 2009. The top five categories in terms of complaints were mortgage modification, cable/satellite television, motor vehicles, mortgage lenders/loans, and Internet. The attorney general’s consumer protection division brought in a record $44 million for Idaho consumers and the state last year. Meanwhile, the attorney general and his staff aren’t immune from shrinking budgets facing all state departments due to lower tax revenues. However, Wasden says lower funding levels will not keep his office from doing its job. Wasden says budget cuts will not compromise his office’s responsibilities. Wasden said his office is meeting a tighter budget in part by having more vacant job positions and increasing unpaid furloughs for employees. Workers are taking 13 furloughs during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. (Idaho Reporter.com) The Idaho Attorney General’s Office reported a sharp increase in complaints from consumers about questionable mortgage modifications in 2009, as the total number of all complaints rose 11 percent last year. While presenting the Annual Consumer [...] Crapo pushes for Senate vote on EPA plans to regulate greenhouse gases http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/23/crapo-pushes-for-senate-vote-on-epa-plans-to-regulate-greenhouse-gases/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/23/crapo-pushes-for-senate-vote-on-epa-plans-to-regulate-greenhouse-gases/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:53:54 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17557 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/23/crapo-pushes-for-senate-vote-on-epa-plans-to-regulate-greenhouse-gases/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_8981" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 128px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mike_crapo_2009.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-8981" title="mike_crapo_2009" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mike_crapo_2009-206x300.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="173" /></a>Sen. Mike Crapo</div> Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is pushing for a Senate vote in March on a resolution that condemns Environmental Protection Agency plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Earlier this month, the Idaho Republican joined a bipartisan group of senators as original cosponsors of the disapproval resolution in response to recent moves by the EPA to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Sen. Mike Crapo comments on the reasoning behind the EPA resolution. The resolution has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, on which Crapo serves. If a majority of the Committee members do not vote in favor of the resolution, it can be reported to the Senate floor with a petition by 30 Senators. Sen. Crapo discusses the voting procedure on the EPA resolution. Crapo says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has agreed to conduct a vote on the resolution soon. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is pushing for a Senate vote in March on a resolution that condemns Environmental Protection Agency plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Earlier this month, the Idaho Republican joined a [...] AUDIO — LCSC’s Thomas a finalists for Fort Lewis College top job http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/22/audio-lcscs-thomas-a-finalists-for-fort-lewis-college-top-job/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/22/audio-lcscs-thomas-a-finalists-for-fort-lewis-college-top-job/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:06:47 +0000 Brian Danner http://www.koze950.com/?p=17493 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/22/audio-lcscs-thomas-a-finalists-for-fort-lewis-college-top-job/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_9262" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 91px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dene_thomas.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-9262" title="dene_thomas" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dene_thomas.jpg" alt="" width="81" height="101" /></a>Dr.Dene Thomas</div> Lewis-Clark State College President Dene Thomas is one of three finalists for the presidency at Fort Lewis College in southwest Colorado. Thomas, who has been at LCSC since 2001, says she didn’t openly seek the job in Colorado, but was approached by the headhunter in the search. <blockquote>Dr. Dene Thomas, LCSC President, comments on the Ft Lewis College opening </blockquote> Thomas says part of the allure of Fort Lewis is its similarities with LCSC. <blockquote>Thomas likes the similarity with LCSC </blockquote> Thomas says her candidacy at Fort Lewis is an exploration and not a measure of her dissatisfaction at LCSC. <blockquote>Thomas is just exploring the opportunity </blockquote> Also named with Thomas to succeed Brad Bartel as president at Fort Lewis are Elizabeth Grobsmith, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Northern Arizona University, and Kent Tingey, vice president for advancement at Idaho State University. The candidates are scheduled to visit Fort Lewis’ campus in Durango this week and next. Trustees plan to choose a president by the end of March. Fort Lewis College is an NCAA Division II school. Lewis-Clark State College President Dene Thomas is one of three finalists for the presidency at Fort Lewis College in southwest Colorado. Thomas, who has been at LCSC since 2001, says she didn’t openly seek the job in Colorado, but was approached [...] 4K Radio, Inc Dene Thomas, Ft Lewis College clean Idaho gas prices hold steady as U.S. prices edge lower http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/19/idaho-gas-prices-hold-steady-as-u-s-prices-edge-lower/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/19/idaho-gas-prices-hold-steady-as-u-s-prices-edge-lower/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:57:14 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17393 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/19/idaho-gas-prices-hold-steady-as-u-s-prices-edge-lower/feed/ 0 <a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/aaa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1802" title="aaa.jpg" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/aaa.jpg" alt="" width="171" height="104" /></a>Gas prices in Idaho are virtually unchanged over the past month, while U.S. prices have been edging downward. According to AAA-Idaho’s Dave Carlson, Idaho motorists are paying substantially more for a gallon of regular gasoline than the national average, which has dropped 12 cents in the past month to $2.62. AAA-Idaho’s Dave Carlson discusses Idaho gas prices. Oil prices rallied this week, ending today’s trading at $79.81 a barrel. Oil futures closed the session up 0.9 percent, on the heels of a stronger dollar and the Federal Reserve’s move to raise its discount rate. The finishing price is up from near $71 a barrel just 13 days ago. Carlson comments on the volatility of oil prices. In terms of demand forecasts, which have been slightly mixed, Carlson says overall there does not appear to be any dramatic improvements on the horizon. Carlson says it’s tough to see big changes anytime soon. Idaho’s $2.71 a gallon price is the 12th-highest in the nation. The highest prices are in Hawaii at $3.44 a gallon; Alaska, $3.32; and California, $2.92. The lowest prices have been recorded in Missouri, at $2.39; Oklahoma, $2.44; and Texas and South Carolina, each at $2.47. Washington’s prices average $2.82; Oregon, $2.73; and Montana, $2.66. Gas prices in Idaho are virtually unchanged over the past month, while U.S. prices have been edging downward. According to AAA-Idaho’s Dave Carlson, Idaho motorists are paying substantially more for a gallon of regular gasoline than the national [...] Clearwater Paper reports $47.2 million in Q4 2009 earnings http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/19/clearwater-paper-reports-47-2-million-in-q4-2009-earnings/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/19/clearwater-paper-reports-47-2-million-in-q4-2009-earnings/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:52:45 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17400 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/19/clearwater-paper-reports-47-2-million-in-q4-2009-earnings/feed/ 0 <a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/clearwater-paper.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10700" title="clearwater-paper" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/clearwater-paper-300x85.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="60" /></a>Clearwater Paper Corp. is reporting $47.2 million in net earnings for the 4th quarter of 2009, well above the $1.7 million reported a year earlier. Clearwater President and CEO Gordon Jones says the numbers were strong, boosted by a Consumer Products segment that reported $138.3 million in net sales and $28.7 million in operating income. Clearwater Paper CEO Gordon Jones talks about Consumer Products for 2009’s 4th quarter. The Pulp and Paperboard segment had operating income of $56.4 million, compared to $1.7 million a year prior, and registered $173.6 million in net sales. Jones says the segment was strong, even excluding the impact of tax credits for alternative fuel mixture. Jones discusses the Pulp and Paperboard segment. The operating loss in the Wood Products segment for the quarter was $3.5 million. However, $20 million in net sales made it a stronger showing than the $4.2 million loss in the 3rd quarter, and the $4.8 million loss in the 4th quarter of 2008. Jones comments on the Wood Products 4th quarter report. Clearwater Paper also announced plans to expand the company’s Consumer Products business, starting with the construction of a new converting facility in the Southeast U.S. The new $30 million facility is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2011. Clearwater Paper Corp. is reporting $47.2 million in net earnings for the 4th quarter of 2009, well above the $1.7 million reported a year earlier. Clearwater President and CEO Gordon Jones says the numbers were strong, boosted by a Consumer [...] Warrior basketball faces Carroll tonight, Rocky Saturday http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/18/warrior-basketball-faces-carroll-tonight-rocky-saturday/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/18/warrior-basketball-faces-carroll-tonight-rocky-saturday/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:27:14 +0000 Brian Danner http://www.koze950.com/?p=17232 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/18/warrior-basketball-faces-carroll-tonight-rocky-saturday/feed/ 0 The Lewis-Clark State basketball teams take to the road this week with Frontier Conference games at Carroll College Thursday and Rocky Mountain College Saturday. The 12th ranked Warrior women are 23-4 – a game behind first place Westminster in the league standings. With the final three games against the the league’s upper tier and on the road, head coach Brian Orr says the schedule sets up well to challenge the team prior to the post season. <blockquote>LC Women’s Coach Brian Orr comments </blockquote> Meanwhile, the LC men are looking to gain ground in the conference standings. At 13-12 overall and 4-7 in league play, the Warriors are currently sitting in 6th place – one game behind Carroll and two games back of Rocky Mountain. Since the start of league play, LC has seen several games slip away in the final minutes. LC head coach Tim Walker says the focus this week has been centered around end of game scenarios. <blockquote>LC men’s coach Tim Walker comments </blockquote> Tip-off times both nights will be at 5pm and 7pm PST with live radio coverage on Talk Radio 950 KOZE-AM and online at <a href="http://www.koze-sports.com">www.koze-sports.com</a>. The Lewis-Clark State basketball teams take to the road this week with Frontier Conference games at Carroll College Thursday and Rocky Mountain College Saturday. The 12th ranked Warrior women are 23-4 – a game behind first place Westminster in [...] 4K Radio, Inc 4K Audio, Brian Orr clean Countrywide settlement will refinance Washington foreclosure prevention http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/18/countrywide-settlement-cash-will-refinance-washington-foreclosure-prevention-efforts/ http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/18/countrywide-settlement-cash-will-refinance-washington-foreclosure-prevention-efforts/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:55:07 +0000 Jason Ford http://www.koze950.com/?p=17323 http://www.koze950.com/2010/02/18/countrywide-settlement-cash-will-refinance-washington-foreclosure-prevention-efforts/feed/ 0 <div id="attachment_4242" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mckenna.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4242" title="mckenna" src="http://www.koze950.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mckenna-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Rob McKenna</div> The state of Washington recently announced more than $1.8 million in grants for local foreclosure prevention programs and direct consumer payments. The money is part of the $150 million Bank of America will spend nationwide on foreclosure relief. It comes from a landmark settlement that Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and five of his state attorney general colleagues negotiated in October 2008 concerning the unfair lending practices of Countrywide Financial, which Bank of America acquired in June 2008. Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna on how the $1.8 million in foreclosure prevention funds will be used. McKenna noted that the relief arrives on the heels of a new report by state attorneys general and banking regulators that predicts a rising tide of delinquent home mortgages. McKenna explains that homeowners are not out of the woods. Under its agreement with Washington and 39 other states, Bank of America also agreed to modify loan terms for qualifying Countrywide subprime borrowers. The most recent statistics show that as of September 2009, 2,295 Washington borrowers have received modifications with expected savings of more than $37.7 million in principle and interest payments. Ultimately, nearly 10,000 Washington homeowners are expected to receive about $200 million in loan payment relief. In addition, Washington residents have received $500,000 in relocation assistance. The state of Washington recently announced more than $1.8 million in grants for local foreclosure prevention programs and direct consumer payments. The money is part of the $150 million Bank of America will spend nationwide on foreclosure relief. [...]