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Local: The saints have released a documentary on Taysom Hill
Ever since Pocatello native Taysom Hill was drafted onto the New Orleans Saints, he’s been touted as a “Swiss Army Knife” because of his versatile play and because of that the Saints digital media team has put together a documentary on his upbringing in Pocatello. Hill has helped the Saints achieve the NFL’s best record (13-2) heading into the playoffs. The documentary was released on Thursday and is called ‘Hometown Hero: Taysom Hill.’ It’s available on the Saints Youtube channel.
Regional: Robert Crosland has been found not guilty of animal cruelty in Franklin County Court
Robert Crosland, the Preston science teacher who made international headlines for feeding a sick puppy to his classroom snapping turtle has been found not guilty of animal cruelty. The trial took place in Franklin County and the Idaho Statesman reported that the courtroom was packed with friends, family, and students who came to support Crosland. The deliberation period lasted for thirty minutes and Crosland spoke publicly on the March incident for the first time. “I would just like to thank all of the support that I’ve received,” he said. “I’d like to thank this community for staying behind me. It’s really what got me through all of this.”
Statewide: Idaho has a new law that will require first-time DUI offenders to install an ignition lock on their car
Until now, Idaho only required offenders with more than one DUI conviction to install ignition lock devices, but thanks to a new law, after one conviction people will be required to install the device. An ignition lock works by having the driver blow into the mechanism, which will unlock if the driver is sober. The law requires the device for a year after the drive suspension period.
National: Trump expects to have a meeting with Kim Jong Un soon
President Donald Trump said in a Wednesday press conference that Kim Jong Un has sent him a “great” letter and that he will probably meet him again to further talks of denuclearization. Before this, Trump said that a second meeting was likely in January or February but he has said on multiple occasions that he’s in no rush. In Kim’s nationally televised new year address, he said he would be willing to meet with Trump anytime, but he would take a “new path” if U.S. sanctions and pressure continue. Kim’s comments have fueled doubts in some that North Korea ever intends on denuclearization. Kim agreed to work toward denuclearization during the June summit, but little concrete progress has been made since then.
International: Ahead of the Brexit vote, UK companies are reporting a two-year low in growth
Signs of a slowing economy are appearing in the United Kingdom marketplace before they’re scheduled to exit the European Union on March 29. From a British Chambers of Commerce survey, they said that businesses have reported the slowest sales growth in two years in the last three months of 2018. Manufacturers reported weaker sales growth as well. This report points to a “broader slowdown” for consumer-spending United Kingdom businesses. Along with the slowing growth, most businesses in the BCC survey report having a difficult time recruiting staff. Theresa May also faces opposition in her own conservative party, which increases the risk of a no-deal Brexit.
