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Kilgore house explosion kills two after snow breaks propane line, says sheriff – East Idaho News
KILGORE — A gas explosion at a Kilgore home killed two people Tuesday after snow reportedly broke a propane line.
Clark County Sheriff Mark McClure tells EastIdahoNews.com the explosion, at a home on 1557 Kilgore Lane, killed an 80-year-old man and his wife. Their names have not been released.
According to McClure, the couple arrived at a property on Kilgore Lane around 12 p.m. Tuesday. At 12:56 p.m., they reportedly discovered a gas leak and called the propane company to report it.
“There was a utility worker about a mile away, and at 1:06 p.m., he reported to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office that there was an explosion out on Kilgore Lane. He went to the property, as he is one of our local responders,” says McClure. “He began life-saving measures on the first victim. We got there, the house was completely engulfed, and we continued working on (the first victim).”
McClure says the explosion is believed to have been caused by snow falling off the roof and breaking the propane line that leads into the house causing the leak.
The man was found outside the home and is believed to have been blown out through a front window during the explosion.
“He was conscious when the first person got there. They had asked him if anybody else was there, and he stated that nobody else was there, but because there was an explosion and he was kind of out of it, and he had a pretty significant gash on his forehead, he probably didn’t really understand the question,” McClure says.
The Dubois/Clark County Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene, but were unable to get inside the home due to the severity of the fire.
McClure says emergency responders learned from a friend of the victims that there was a high likelihood the man’s wife was inside the home. Due to the structure being unsafe, firefighters could not search the property at that time.
“Overnight, we posted a deputy on the scene to guard it so we could go through the following day. We got the ATF fire investigator as well as the State Fire Marshall and his deputy Fire Marshals,” says McClure. “They came up and assisted with the recovery of the remains of the second victim between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. (on Wednesday.)”
Clark County Coroner Brenda Laird says they are waiting to hear back from the next of kin before releasing the names of the victims.
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Idaho Public Television will present two new productions Thursday that explore how Gem State history, culture and scenic beauty have influenced the music and lyrics of many Idaho performers.
Music has lifted the spirit of the land and its people since long before Idaho became a territory. It has been a cultural touchstone and a conduit to the past while enriching modern lives. In the hourlong special “Idaho in Song” on Idaho Experience, the culture and history of the Gem State through the music of 10 musicians will be celebrated.
“Idaho in Song” will premiere at 7 p.m. Thursday and will air again at 5:30 p.m. March 9. It will stream for a limited time on the PBS app beginning March 10 and online at video.idahoptv.org.
“It’s through this music that we find ourselves,” producer Andy Lawless said in a Monday news release. “And hopefully this show has something for everyone to enjoy and celebrate.”
“The Field Recordings” on Outdoor Idaho premieres at 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
The hourlong Outdoor Idaho special “The Field Recordings,” features seven unique Idaho artists playing their music outside. Each artist will share about their music and lives, but the documentary is primarily about letting the music speak for itself.
“Music brings people together, from all walks of life,” producer Lauren Melink said in the news release. “It’s hard to be angry with the person standing next to you when they’re bobbing their head along to the same tune you are.”
“The Field Recordings” will air again at 7 p.m. March 9 and will stream for a limited time beginning March 10 on the PBS app and online at video.idahoptv.org.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed a school choice bill into law, creating a $50 million tax credit program for state residents.
The Republican signed the measure Thursday morning, making Idaho the latest state to offer broad school choice to its residents. Families will be eligible for $5,000 in tax credits to pay educational expenses including private school tuition; families of special needs students will receive $7,500.
“With the passage of the $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit program, Idaho boasts even more abundant schooling options for Idaho students and families,” Little said, according to KTVB. “Idaho’s commitment to education is growing every year.
“I am proud that we have put close to $17 BILLION into our K-12 public school system since I took office and increased public school funding by close to 60 percent in just a few years. Our investments in education initiatives have increased 80 percent overall since my first year in office. In addition, Idaho ranks first in the nation for our return on investment in public schools.
“Idaho can have it all – strong public schools AND education freedom. Providing high-quality education for Idaho students will always be our top priority.”
Little had proposed allocating $50 million for school choice during his State of the State address in January, and lawmakers promptly drafted legislation. The governor, who had previously opposed school choice, said at the time the proposal needed to be “fair, responsible, transparent and accountable” and “prioritize the families that need it most” in order for him to support it.
Little opened a hotline for residents to voice their support or opposition after House Bill 93 passed the legislature, and waited the maximum full week before signing the bill into law. He faced the choice to veto it, sign it or let it become law without his signature.
On Tuesday, the governor appeared to criticize the proposal, saying “there’s not enough accountability in it,” but quickly added, “I don’t think there’s enough accountability in the money we give public schools either,” Idaho Education News reported.
“This is big win for Idaho families,” Mountain States Policy Center President Chris Cargill said after the measure passed the House. “Our research work clearly shows choice programs improve student achievement and cause nearby public schools to improve their performance.”
A recent Mountain States Policy Center poll found that 66% of Idaho voters back the proposed tax credit program, while just 24% oppose it. A majority (53%) of Democrats support the proposal.
The Gem State joins a growing number of states that offer broad school choice, meaning residents are not limited by income on who can apply, although caps in state funding can limit the number of participants.
States including Texas, Wyoming, Kansas and Virginia are currently considering proposals to enact or expand their school choice programs.
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Gov. Little applauds Idaho Senate for introducing legislation to secure KEEPING PROMISES ongoing water funding
Gov. Little applauds Idaho Senate for introducing legislation to secure KEEPING PROMISES ongoing water funding
Wednesday February 26, 2025
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement on Senate Bill 1128 today which fully funds his KEEPING PROMISES proposal to put $30 million in ongoing funds to water infrastructure.
“After spending much of last year talking to water users, we heard loud and clear from Idaho farmers that our water issues will only be fixed with ongoing funding for critical infrastructure projects. Idaho is not like the state of California and other arid western states that have not planned for the future when it comes to water. In Idaho, we have consistently implemented structurally balanced budgets that account for not only today’s needs but tomorrow’s as well. Being responsible in how we manage the budget to address both current and future needs is the key to Idaho’s continued success. I want to thank Senator Van Burtenshaw and the growing list of legislators supporting this bill for their efforts to help farmers meet the goals of the new mitigation plan they worked for months to lock in,” Governor Little said.
Senate Bill 1128 acknowledges the need for water infrastructure to increase sustainability of the resource in eastern Idaho, the Palouse, Mountain Home, Treasure Valley, and more.
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