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Twin Falls School District reviewing more than 100 challenged library books over content concerns
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — More than 100 books in the Twin Falls School District are under review after a community member challenged them as inappropriate for children, claiming they contain sexualized materials that could harm kids. The Twin Falls School District is forming committees to evaluate each book. Hear...
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Kimberly High School welcomes a new principal
KIMBERLY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Kimberly High School is preparing for a leadership transition, with Vice Principal TJ Sorensen recommended for the principal position, according to a recent Facebook post. Sorensen, who currently serves as the school’s vice principal, will be recommended to the Board of Trustees for the role...
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Idaho's School for the Deaf and Blind funding requests partially denied for new dorm and critical learning tools
GOODING, Idaho — Idaho's only school constitutionally mandated to serve students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or low vision is facing setbacks after state lawmakers denied part of its additional funding requests for fiscal year 2027, leaving a new residential cottage without staff to open it and no funds to replace an aging Braille machine that serves students statewide.
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5A Boys State Basketball Day One: Twin Falls, Burley fight to the end in close losses
MERIDIAN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Bishop Kelly and Lewiston each held off late pushes from Twin Falls and Burley to secure wins Thursday in the opening round of the 5A Boys State Basketball Tournament at Rocky Mountain High School. Bishop Kelly 49, Twin Falls 46. The Knights edged ahead early, taking...
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Carey Panthers boys basketball defeated by Rockland in 1A state semifinals
CALDWELL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Carey Panthers boys basketball team was denied the opportunity to play for a 1A state championship as they were defeated by top seed Rockland 68-29 in the semifinals on Friday. The Bulldogs shot the lights out against Dietrich in round one on Thursday and...
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Bengal Boys Advance to State Semi-Final with Win Over Burley
Senior Royce Fisher poured in 34 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in leading the top-seed Lewiston High boys basketball team to a 60-55 win over #8 seed Burley today (Thur) in the opening round of the Idaho State 5-A Basketball Tournament at Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian. Jordan Walker...
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1A Boys State Basketball Day One: Carey advances to semifinals, Dietrich runs into red-hot Rockland
CALDWELL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Carey and Dietrich both took the floor Thursday at the Idaho High School State Activities Association’s 1A high school basketball tournament, with the Panthers earning a win behind a strong defensive effort while the Blue Devils ran into a hot-shooting Rockland team. Carey 43,...
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Elevate Academy brings trade-focused charter school education to Twin Falls for the first time
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A new charter school is coming to Twin Falls, focusing on career and technical education and giving students real-world experience to enter the workforce after graduation. Elevate Academy, a free public charter school with campuses in Nampa, Caldwell, Post Falls, and Idaho Falls, will soon...
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TFSD changes RIF policy to comply with state law
Twin Falls School District(TFSD) has changed its Reduction in Force policy(RIF) to be in compliance with Idaho law. This policy is used to let go of personnel should there be a budgeting issue. Superintendent of TFSD Dr. Brady Dickinson said, “[The RIF policy is] how [the districts] reduce staff if...
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Nine Magic Valley teams set for boys state basketball tournament
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Nine Magic Valley teams are set to compete in the boys state basketball tournament, with first-round games beginning Thursday across multiple classifications. 1A first-round matchups. In 1A, Dietrich will face top seed Rockland at noon Thursday at Caldwell High School. Carey will play in...
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Chobani Scholars Program prepares local students for the future
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The cost of education is always a concern for students entering college, but local and state programs can take that worry off their minds. Chobani welcomed six students from the College of Southern Idaho who are a part of the Chobani Scholars Program. This program, in partnership with Idaho’s LAUNCH Workforce Scholarship Program, provides them with full tuition coverage.
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Declo boys basketball loses heartbreaker in district championship; Wendell defeats West Side
WENDELL, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Declo and Wendell’s boys basketball teams are set to meet for a second time this district tournament after the Hornets came up just short in the title game while Wendell eliminated West Side in convincing fashion. The Hornets battled Soda Springs on Thursday night...
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Lighthouse Christian School building greenhouse to serve as living classroom
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Lighthouse Christian School is constructing a greenhouse on its campus to give students hands-on agriculture education, with plans to have the facility operational by the end of the school year. The foundation is currently in place. Upcoming phases include building the structure and adding utilities.
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Twin Falls School District reviews 95 book challenges
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls School District is conducting a formal review of 95 book challenges filed against titles in its middle and high school libraries — all submitted by a single woman. Superintendent Brady Dickinson said each challenge triggers an independent review process involving...
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When The Price Of Google Workspace Doubled, This Idaho School District Found A Better Way
How Cloud Monitor Saves Twin Falls School District Time and Money on Google Workspace Security. At Twin Falls School District #411 in Idaho, the IT team wears many hats. Supporting more than 9,200 students and over 1,000 staff members in a one-to-one Chromebook environment, the district uses Google Workspace for learning and operations.
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Four Magic Valley basketball players selected for IHSAA statewide all-star games
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho High School Activities Association selected four Magic Valley student-athletes to compete in the statewide all-star games, scheduled for March 21 at North Idaho College. Oakley senior Taylin Beck was the only Magic Valley girls’ player chosen for the all-star team. Beck was...
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CSI speech & debate team upholds national success for 50+ years
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The College of Southern Idaho is known for its athletic achievements, but tucked away in the Hepworth Building is a trophy room that tells another story of sustained excellence — one built by the CSI Speech and Debate team over more than 50 years.
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The Twin Falls Bruins claim district title over the Minico Spartans
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls Bruins defeated the Minico Spartans 56-38 to win the district title and clinch a state tournament berth. It was the third time this season Twin Falls has beaten Minico. The Spartans opened the game on a 5-0 run and held a...
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Twin Falls teacher reaches 50-year milestone, named Idaho’s longest serving teacher
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Mauna Eller has taught first grade at Morningside Elementary School since 1976, and 50 years later, she is Idaho’s longest-serving teacher. Her favorite part of the job is watching students make the connection between letters, sounds, and meaning. “They go from letters and...