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Nampa cemetery, 119 years old, offers tours on Memorial Day

From a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient to mysterious early visitor Tot Tuttle, many intriguing people are buried in Nampa’s Kohlerlawn Cemetery. And on Memorial Day the city will offer guided tours of the 119-year-old cemetery. Volunteer tour guide Bill Dean will lead free 45-minute tours...

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EDUCATION

Small grads prompt big hopes for program

Caldwell’s P16 program, which aims to prepare students for college and beyond starting at age 3 or 4, graduated its first batch of preschoolers Thursday.

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BOISE, GARDEN CITY, MOUNTAIN HOME

What's closed Memorial Day in the Treasure Valley

What’s open and closed Monday for Memorial Day:

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CRIME

Caldwell police arrest suspects in April stabbing death

Caldwell police have arrested and charged two men in the murder April stabbing murder of Victor Garcia.

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NAMPA, CALDWELL

Another reported Nampa gang member gets prison for selling meth

Justin Alfred Nieto, 23, of Nampa was sentenced in United States District Court Thursday to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for distribution of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.

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EDUCATION

Canyon, Ada schools get grants for fresh fruit and veggies

Thirty-six Canyon and Ada County elementary schools are among 112 Idaho schools that will receive grants to provide fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks during the 2012-13 school year.

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BOISE, GARDEN CITY, MOUNTAIN HOME

Treasure Valley Memorial Day closures

What’s open and closed Monday for Memorial Day:

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NAMPA, CALDWELL

Man sentenced to at least 5 years for trafficking meth in Canyon County

Jorge Mendoza, 24, will spend a minimum of 5 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine, according to a news release from Canyon County Prosecutor Bryan Taylor.

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NAMPA, CALDWELL

Nampa police release images of suspects who robbed Video Mexico on Sunday

Nampa police want the public to help identify two suspects who robbed the Video Mexico store on Caldwell Boulevard Sunday morning.

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IDAHO ECONOMY

Caldwell Foreign Trade Zone approved

What is it? The zone is an area of about 760 acres in Caldwell that is considered to be outside the U.S. Customs Territory. Companies anywhere in Ada and Canyon counties can apply to join as subzones.

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NAMPA, CALDWELL

Nampa Chamber names Sgt. Ramirez Public Safety Officer of the Year

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce selected Nampa Police Sgt. Joe Ramirez as Public Safety Officer of the Year. Ramirez was recognized for his accomplishments in the NPD’s criminal investigation unit and in the community for his work with Spanish-language radio.

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