Month: August 2011

As the dog days of summer wind down, Idaho State Police are gearing up to crack down on driving under the influence as part of a nationwide patrol campaign. The initiative started last Friday, but ISP is working toward the upcoming holiday weekend when barbecues may involve alcohol and lead to more DUIs. It even

With some schools already in session and others less than a week away from beginning their classes, stores are still seeing last-minute shoppers. “We are getting that a lot more this year than in past years. Customers coming in last minute to get their school supplies. The good news is we still have a lot

Several crews continue to monitor a fire in northeastern Bannock County near Fort Hall. The fire quickly grew from 20 acres to about 430 acres and is spreading onto Fort Hall reservation land, Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said. The fire is estimated to have burned 133 acres of BLM land, 82 acres of private

The south Rigby exit (Exit 320) on northbound U.S. 20 will close during the day Tuesday through Thursday this week (Aug. 23-25) for bridge construction, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. During closures, northbound and southbound traffic can access Rigby from Exit 322 in north Rigby. The transportation department will close Exit 320 from approximately 7

Law enforcement officers spent the weekend shutting down a meth lab in Rigby. The Rigby Police Department, the Idaho State Police and the Idaho Falls Fire Department Hazmat Team, went to 258 W 1st South in Rigby after a woman called Friday to report she thought her nephew might be doing drugs in a detached

Grand Teton National Park Rangers rescue an injured climber from Death Canyon in another operation pushing darkness — the second in as many nights. Lauren Mclean, 25, from Oregon, fell about 25 feet while climbing a popular route in Death Canyon called the Snaz, authorities said. Mclean suffered significant injuries when she fell because her

A Saturday night windstorm that swept through the Idaho Falls area left debris in the roads, trees uprooted, and an elderly man dead. The buzz of chainsaws replaced church chatter for Richard Jimenez on Sunday morning. “I raised the blinds in the dining room,” said Jimenez. “I (saw) a tree laying over on the house.”

A family got a surprise Sunday when they found a Swainson’s Hawk in their Idaho Falls garage. Bird expert Jim Porter was called out to capture the bird. Porter said the hawk is about 3 months old and looks like he had possibly hit something and was stunned. It could have been thanks to the

An update about the three firefighters making their way across the country on bikes in honor of the 343 firefighters that lost their lives on 9/11. Darrell, Dave and Fred said they are doing great, are at day 21 and in Plainview, Nebraska. The three men have 18 more days to go. They said the

Families waited in line for hours Saturday morning in Pocatello for backpacks full of free school supplies. The Gate City Christian Church got the idea to give out backpacks full of school supplies about 5 years ago. “I’m a school teacher, and I know how expensive the lists are, so we decided that we would

Grand Teton National Park rangers rescued a 28-year-old climber after he became stranded near the top of the Grand Stand below the North Face of the Grand Teton just before dark on Friday. Jesse Selwyn, of Florence, Mont,. and his climbing partner intended to climb the Black Ice Couloir on the northwest side of the

Usually fans of ?Phantom of the Opera? have to travel to New York or Los Angeles or Salt Lake to see the production, but now they will not have to go any further than Snake River High School. Just last spring the rights were released for high schools to perform the show. “So I jumped

It’s a wrap. Day three of shooting for the season premiere of ABC’s hit show “Modern Family” is in the books. Local News 8 got an exclusive behind the scenes first look. The sounds of Hollywood have replaced peace and quiet on Jackson Hole’s Lost Creek Ranch. “And action,” yelled a director. The change of

The Idaho Falls Police Department is trying to find the person responsible for the theft of $10,000 in insulated copper. It was taken from a fenced compound in the 400 block of West 15th Street. The theft occurred sometime after Aug. 8, but wasn’t reported to the police until Aug. 18. According to a report,

More than 130 years after Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb, it will be fading off store shelves. In 2007, Congress came up with a “bright” idea, the Energy Independence and Security Act, which will take effect in January, slowly phasing out production of energy-draining light bulbs. In January 2012, production of 100-watt bulbs

Local school districts have been feeling the pinch for years and are now feeling a little relief. They just received money from the state’s $85 million budget surplus. About $60 million is going to the 115 school districts in Idaho. Each district received money based on its number of support units, which is basically the

Two Fremont County sheriff’s deputies were involved in a car accident on Friday, a county dispatcher said. The accident happened at 9:30 a.m. at mile marker 398 on Highway 20 near Red Rock Road. A dispatcher said there was extensive car damage, but there were no injuries. One of the deputies was examined by a

Nobody was home when a kitchen caught fire in a home on Poulson Street in Idaho Falls on Wednesday night, according to the fire department. Firefighters found the kitchen fully engulfed in flames when they responded just before 8 p.m. A neighbor noticed the smoke and called 911. The owners were not home and told

The Idaho tax commission released numbers showing eastern Idaho saw the biggest drop in annual sales between 2007 and 2010 than any other region in the state. Now more than halfway into 2011, local businesses say sales have picked up, despite the slow economic recovery. It’s no secret the Riot Zone in Rigby has felt

The city of Victor will be electing a new mayor this fall after Mayor Scott Fitzgerald submitted a letter of resignation last week. Fitzgerald was elected in November 2009 to a four-year term after serving as a City Council member for two years. Fitzgerald said he is leaving to attend to personal responsibilities with his

One person is dead and two more are in critical condition after a two car accident on Wednesday. The accident happened at 97 South and First East in Bonneville County. According to a police investigation, a Chevy pickup was driving west on 97 West and a Ford Taurus was driving north on First East when

“My name is Derek and I like to make people laugh! I like drawing, paper origami, basketball (especially the Utah Jazz!) being outdoors, and riding on just about anything with wheels ? dirt bikes, skateboards, 4-wheelers, bikes and scooters. I also like baseball and think I?m a good pitcher.” “I want a family who will

One house was lost in the flames Monday as the Pocatello fire spread rapidly. The blackened hills and unmistakable smell are a scary reminder of just how close the fire came to the Garton?s house, who live in the evacuation area. They could see the flames getting closer from their porch. ?I?ve never, never in

The findings are in. Idaho Falls and Bonneville County school boards met Wednesday morning to hear whether or not consolidating districts could save money. Many were surprised to hear that consolidation itself would actually cost millions of dollars. The districts are so efficient as is, the study found it’s probably more cost effective to stay

With a hectic year of weather across the country, it affects grain prices here in Idaho. Idaho Grain Producer President Matt Gelling brought me to the barley fields where he works. And while the grain here is looking great, the same can’t be said for other states. Three of the top grain producing states, Oklahoma,

Several vendors at the Franklin County Fair have lost their booths after a building caught fire Wednesday. A food vendor was frying up some scones and navajo tacos to feed the folks the fair, when the cooking oil caught fire. The vendors grabbed a small fire extinguisher and sprayed it on the grease fire, but

Big changes may be coming to Idaho politics next year as the redistricting commission puts the final touches on the new state legislative boundaries. The lines aren’t set in stone but commissioners have come a long way over the last couple of months and are now down to drawing out the precinct boundaries. Dividing the

The Idaho National Laboratory is growing. The lab will begin construction on a new 148,000 square-foot research and education facility in Idaho Falls. The $50 million facility will supply 300 construction jobs to the local economy. The three-floor, state-of-the-art facility will be used to conduct experiments and performing energy security research. The new center will

Firefighters in Pocatello seem to be winning the battle against the Drive-In Fire. Bureau of Land Management officials said fire crews will have the wildfire 100 percent contained by 9 p.m. Wednesday. Once that’s done, it’s just a matter of mopping up any hot spots left in the area the fire has already burned. The

Firefighters in Pocatello seem to be winning the battle against the Drive-In Fire. Bureau of Land Management officials said fire crews will have the wildfire 100 percent contained by 9 p.m. Wednesday. Once that’s done, it’s just a matter of mopping up any hot spots left in the area the fire has already burned. The

As part of Idaho’s efforts to create a 21st century classroom that better prepares every student for post secondary-education, all high school juniors can now take the SAT or ACCUPLACER test for free, State Superintendent Tom Luna announced on Wednesday. In a statement Luna said, “Our goal is for every Idaho child to be college

Idaho Transportation Department says the east bound lanes on Interstate 84 between mile markers 201 and 208 have reopened after being shut down due to an overturned semi. This is west of Burley. Traffic was being diverted at exit 201 up to Paul and back on the interstate at exit 208.

The Drive In fire is 50 percent contained after burning 1,275 acres. There were about 32 homes evacuated Monday. Those people were allowed to return to their homes Tuesday morning. The state of disaster for Bannock County will likely remain in effect until at least Wednesday or Thursday, Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Neilsen said. Fire

The city of Jackson is playing host to Hollywood this week. The entire cast and crew of ABC’s hit show “Modern Family” arrived on Monday morning to shoot their season three premiere, and they received a very warm Wyoming welcome at the airport. Led by Rico Rodriguez, a.k.a. “Manny,” the cast of ABC’s ‘Modern Family’

The nation’s housing market is showing little sign of revitalization; in fact, nationwide, the demand for building permits declined by more than 3 percent last month. Over the past few years the building of new single-family homes in eastern Idaho has plateaued, but builders and city planners say growth is on the horizon. The sound

You may have noticed a thick cloud of smoke Monday night lingering from the brush fires across Idaho filling up your lungs. The sky is still hazy in many parts of eastern Idaho. It’s causing minor irritation for the average Idahoan, but for anyone with asthma or lung issues it can be terrifying. After more

The Tautphaus Park Zoo is having a baby boom and they want you to come see their new additions. The new star of the show is a baby monkey named Soldier. Soldier was born unable to cling to his mother, so zookeepers are taking special care of him. They’ve covered his exhibit where he lives

A small aircraft left the Burley airport at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office, the plane crashed just south of the end of the runway. The plane was carrying four passengers. Pilot Randal Whittle, 42, Vicki Whittle, 46, MacLean Whittle, 16, and Brittany Whittle, 13, all died in the crash. They

Five people were killed and more than 40 others injured when heavy winds tore down a stage at the Indiana State Fair. With strong winds so prevalent in eastern Idaho we wanted to see what the Eastern Idaho State Fair officials are doing to ensure such a tragedy never happens here at home. “It’s shocking;

A violent fight outside an Idaho Falls hotel bar is all caught on camera. A 25-year-old man was kicked and punched on the ground outside the Shilo Inn on Sunday morning. Idaho Falls police arrested 29-year-old Carlos Luna Molino who they said ran from police before tripping and falling to the ground outside of the

Zenna Galeria, the American Falls teacher’s aide accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student was arraigned in court Monday. Galeria was never arrested because she cooperated with the police investigation. Sitting in the court roo, she was joined by three girls dressed in American Falls High School volleyball T-shirts. Galeria had been

Emergency departments ordered anyone living near the Pocatello fire to evacuate, but some decided not to follow the warnings and stayed in their homes. Jay and Linda Sperry have lived in their home for 26 years. “We’ve put a lot of work into this place. We’re going to keep it,? Linda said. Sitting on their

The community is coming together to help a BMX rider pay for medical expenses after getting injured. The 8-year-old lost his balance as the starting gate dropped and smashed his arm at the BMX track in Idaho Falls. Jason Wall, the director of the said they are trying to find a way to put a

An Idaho Falls couple is facing charges of cruel impoundment of a dog named Pongo. Last April, Pongo was taken from their home on 17th Street. The couple claims Animal Control illegally took their dog. That was the subject of a hearing Monday. Pongo weighed 39 and 1/2 pounds when he was taken from the

The raffle and fundraiser to help the family of a United States Marine Corporal Phillip Baldwin is in its final week. Baldwin lost both of his legs in June after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan. The organizers are excited to be passing a big check on to the family. A group of veterans gathered

A pair of born and bred Idaho Falls sisters are running a positive image campaign for women. A series of billboards have popped up throughout the Salt Lake City area, and now the duo is hoping to spread their message even further. Gina Kite is a proud mother of three grown kids, who she raised

Traffic on Interstate 15 is back to normal after a collision Friday afternoon. The accident had both Southbound and Northbound lanes on Interstate 15 closed going over Malad Pass for hours because of a collision involving two semi trucks, one of which Police said was a truck hauling a propane tank. The accident had closed

Tribes from throughout the United States and Canada have converged on Fort Hall this weekend for the Shoshone-Bannock festival, and their best artists are on display. The tribal festival art show began Saturday. More than 150 Native-American artists are showing off beadwork, photography, painting, and sculpture. Organizers of the tribal art show said the arts

More than 12,000 little yellow rubber duckies poured into the Snake River today for this year’s Idaho Falls Duck Race. For this summer tradition crowds lined the banks of the Snake River to watch the ducks go by Saturday afternoon. When time counted down for the ducks to drop, not much happened. A safety chain

It’s called the 343, a group of three men, two on bicycles, and one in a car. They are making their way from Santa Clara, Calif., to ground zero in New York City. The reason for the trip, it’s in honor of the 343 firefighters that lost their lives on September 11. As they moved

There’s a lot of excitement in store for downtown Idaho Falls this weekend as the town gears up for the annual duck race and race boat competition. More than 12,000 rubber ducks will swim over the falls for the 21st annual duck race. It’s not just the duck race everyone is excited about but the

The city of Idaho Falls is opening a new park. Friday the city unveiled the newly completed trail in the 5 acre Ryder Park, just south of Sunnyside Road, along the west bank of the Snake River. More than 30 years in the making, the first 5 acres of more than 57 acres will open

Recent changes to Medicaid in the state mean government is no longer footing the bill for some services. Melvin Wilcutt has painful problems with his feet, caused from years of walking rounds as a security guard. “I’ve been through a couple surgeries on my left foot and was expected to have a couple on the

A power bump at the KIFI transmitter site and caused an issue with our signal. Engineers are working to fix the problem. It’s not known when it will be fixed. You can watch Local News 8 at 6 by clicking here.

In its 48th year, the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival is coming back in a big way. It’s just getting underway, but the coordinators are already excited about what is going on. The traditional music blasting over the Fort Hall festival grounds Thursday afternoon may sound like a Pow-Wow, but the dancing had yet to get underway.

The members of the state Board of Education met Thursday at Idaho State University for the president’s annual report, but some public comments at the meeting turned into scathing criticisms of the university administration. “President Vailas has lost the respect of faculty,? said Allen Jackson, former Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. The

A camp this weekend in Pocatello is helping dozens of local kids deal with with a difficult disease. The Juvenile Diabetes Camp is held for all kids with type 1 diabetes. The camp put on games and activities to teach the kids about diabetes and have fun at FMC Park. Organizers said the main purpose

The Dow has been up and down for a week now as concern grows across the country. Here at home, some people are getting hit with skyrocketing premiums on their home insurance. AllState Insurance said it?s because of changes to the area’s fire rating, while others call that an excuse to make more money. Ray

The Teton County School District is quickly working to repair damages to the former Driggs Elementary School (The school now only serves fourth and fifth graders.) after it was vandalized last weekend. Sunday morning the school was found with graffiti all over the walls and glass all over the floor. The group of vandals broke

Tax revenue is still down as the economy continues to struggle, and it’s causing county commissioners to make hard decisions when it comes to a budget. To balance, Teton County commissioners have decided to cut an investigator from the Sheriff’s Office, and deputies aren’t happy about it. Since the economy went south in 2008, much

One of the four people who were arrested following the March shooting death of Anthony Camp was sentenced Thursday. Jayson Burns was sentenced to two to five years in prison on one count of aggravated assault. Burns is being enrolled in a prison program and if he does well his sentence could be readjusted within

Farmers and commissioners in Power County came out Wednesday night to voice their frustration against how the Bureau of Land Management is handling the construction of a power line that could run through their area. The Mountain States Transmission Inter-tie project, funded by Northwest Energy, would run from Montana to Twin Falls. The Power County

The Bureau of Land Management has contained a wildfire that started on Tuesday afternoon. BLM spokeswoman Sarah Wheeler said it started around 3 p.m. four miles south of Taber. It was contained at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, but not before it had burned 910 acres. About 70 people were battling the blaze from the ground

Students in the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District can look forward to a slightly longer school day this coming year. The district had to extend the day by a combined 17 minutes at the middle and high schools to meet state requirements. High schools students will now start school at 8:32 a.m. and the bell will ring

A new TV show in NBC’s fall line up hasn’t hit the airwaves just yet, but it’s already causing controversy. KSL in Salt Lake City is refusing to air a drama about the early years of the first Playboy club in Chicago. Clips show the typical leotard costume with a tail and of course the

How much of a difference does a new hospital make? Portneuf Medical Center said survey results show people have really changed their opinion on going to the hospital. Just a few months ago, patient satisfaction at PMC was low, well under the averages of hospitals nationwide, but PMC has turned it around and is getting

Portneuf Medical Center announced Wednesday something administrators said is a big deal for the future of the hospital’s heart center. PMC’S chief of cardiac surgery is staying. Dr. Jacob DeLaRosa had received a tempting job offer from Catholic Health East in New Jersey. DeLaRosa had already announced his resignation to PMC, but said he soon

Idahoans are not happy with the country’s political landscape. A new Gallup poll out this week shows Idaho gave President Barack Obama the lowest approval rating in the nation. The national debt is a big issue to many Idahoans, but the poll was actually conducted from January to June well before the whole debt ceiling

Rexburg’s new water park has exceeded expectations all summer long, but unfortunately one of the park’s features doesn’t seem to be able to stay on the ground. The Rexburg Rapid’s more thrilling blue slide has proven to be too rapid. Engineer’s said they will have to redesign the slide for the second time. Volunteers who

The growing season is in full swing, and more fresh produce is cropping up at local farmers’ markets every weekend. For local farmers, bringing all of those fruits and vegetables is not only a full-time job, but a full family endeavor. At the Swore Family Farm, the seven member clan revolves around their farm. Wendy

Idaho Falls police arrested three men Tuesday morning after police said they burglarized cars. A man who lives in the 1600 block of Charlene Street called police to report three unknown people breaking into his girlfriend?s car, police said. Officers were at first unable to find the people, but were ultimately able to identify them

Both lanes of Interstate 15 are back open after a serious crash south of Blackfoot. Maria Gomez, 43, of Idaho Falls, was traveling north on I-15 in the left lane near milepost 92 when she encountered an Idaho Transportation Department vehicle on the left shoulder. The ITD vehicle was providing traffic control for a mower

Animal cruelty is a felony in 47 states, but not Idaho, South Dakota or North Dakota. The group Idaho 1 of 3 wants to make animal cruelty a felony and put it on the ballot in 2012. Animal cruelty is a problem across the country. It happens in Idaho too said Virginia Hemingway, president of

A woman from Irwin, Idaho, tested fate Tuesday when she tried to beat a train near Ririe. Idaho State Police say the woman was driving a 2007 Ford Edge east on US 26 when she didn’t stop at a railroad crossing. According to ISP the railroad crossing lights were flashing. The woman tried to brake,

To find out what the national turmoil over finances means for the average Idahoan, reporter Jessica Crandall sat down with financial advisor Joe Haan with Edward Jones in Idaho Falls Tuesday. He said it’s been a roller coaster week for the stock market, with Wall Street losing 6-8 percent of its gains last week, and

Researchers at Idaho State University will soon be getting millions of dollars from the U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE announced $2 million worth or research grants for ISU Tuesday. The research grants are part of a program to help develop cutting edge nuclear technology at universities in the United States. The money headed to

The weight behind testing scores may not be so heavy for local school districts this year. The government has announced waivers for No Child Left Behind requirements. Local school districts seem glad to not have a mandate hanging over their heads, but they want to make it clear they are in favor of accountability. No

This month U.S. Senators and Representatives are home to meet with the people – the voters. After the intense legislative session of congress, there are plenty of questions to ask them. On Tuesday, Senator Mike Crapo was in town. He’s been in the forefront of the budget fight, working as part of a bi-partisan group

Idaho Falls police said they are looking for the person who entered a home in the mid-morning Monday through a window and stole some jewelry. The victim said the man had short dark hair and was wearing a long black T-shirt and dark jeans. According to the police report, police were called to the 100

The eastbound lanes of traffic on Highway 26 near Iona Road have reopened after a crash on Tuesday afternoon. A Pontiac Grand Am and a Jeep got into a crash. Traffic going east was being turned around while crews worked to clear the road. Idaho State Police say they still have troopers on scene investigating.

A massive decline across global financial markets and a more than 630-point drop in the Dow Monday had investors worried and bracing themselves for the next curve ball. Stock Broker Joe Haan said none of his clients have sold anything today. That might be because he and other area financial experts are saying there’s hope

Before the big Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off in September, there is a month of smaller, regional fairs around the area. But as the country looks at a possible second recession, is it responsible or even possible to keep these fairs alive? The fairs can and will continue to exist, but never with a

Michael Lane Sparks pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Judith Rachel Johnson. Sparks was arraigned in Bannock County Court Monday. He was charged with murder after police say he killed Johnson in May. Sparks was found after he got into a car crash flipping his

The trial for the last person believed to be involved in the Blackfoot High School hazing case ended in a mistrial on Monday. After the jury was chosen for Anthony Clarke’s portion of the trial, the Bingham County Prosecutor?s Office said one of the jurors said she had a problem that she thought would interfere

It is almost time for the 21st Annual Idaho Falls Duck Race. More than 12,000 yellow rubber ducks have to be prepped. It takes one day for Development Workshop workers to remove all of the old sticker numbers from the bottoms of the ducks and another day and a half to stick on the new

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

A Power County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested an American Falls woman after finding a stolen pick-up truck from Missouri, Wednesday. The truck was a 2003 Ford stolen out of Missouri. The deputy arrested Christina Evans, 29, of American Falls, and she was charged with grand theft by possession. The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the

Local restaurant Rupe’s Burgers was featured in Friday’s edition of USA Today. The Blackfoot restaurant is also in a new book called “Off the Eaten Path.” The author, Morgan Murphy, shared some of his favorite family-owned restaurants in the nation with USA Today. Murphy was impressed by Rupe’s baked potatoes with real cheddar cheese… and

Pocatello’s animal shelter is desperate to move out of a building that is falling apart, and a Facebook campaign is helping raise money to start construction on a new space. Phil Meador Toyota has set up an online challenge that lets the public decide how big of a check they’ll write to the shelter, and

In an authentic covered wagon a family is following the entire Oregon Trail, and Saturday they passed through Pocatello. Rinker Buck came up with the idea to make the long journey as he considered writing a book on the people who traveled across the country on the Oregon Trail. Along with his brother, Buck found

The Pocatello office for the Environmental Protection Agency will soon be closing its doors, and some local environmental activists aren’t too happy about it. The EPA said it has changed its prioritizes, and the resources used to keep a small office in Pocatello open could be better used somewhere else. Sue Skinner is the lone

A damaged plane went down over the skies of Blackfoot Friday, but it was quickly fixed and is already in flying shape again. The pilot had to make his emergency landing on a small gravel bar in the middle of the Snake river, all because of a few birds. Joel Milloway and Ellis Lipe were

A 57-year-old man is in jail after police say he stabbed another motorist with a screwdriver in an apparent road rage incident. Manuel Cuevas Lopez of Woods Cross is held in the Davis County jail on charges of aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing 34-year-old Jason Chavez Thursday in the parking lot of a Centerville muffler

With the new school year nearly upon us, many parents are stocking up on school supplies while managing a tight budget. A lot of parents are looking around for the best prices throughout the month and even year, instead of getting all their shopping done in one day. Local store managers say don’t wait too

The Idaho Falls City Council is getting ready to approve the 2011 and 2012 city budget. Increased fees could be seen at the zoo, ice rink and golf course, but the council members are working to keep property taxes steady. “The good news is the city of Idaho Falls is fiscally sound,” said Idaho Falls

By September, nearly 1,700 veterans from the 116th Cavalry Brigade will be returning home to family, friends, and unemployment rates at 7 and 8.5 percent in Bonneville and Bannock counties, respectively. To help those veterans transition, the state is turning its Hire One” act into Hire One Vet. From Idaho Falls to Pocatello and the

School superintendents from across the state wrapped up their second day of meetings in the state’s capital Wednesday. Bonneville Joint School District Superintendent Chuck Shackett is excited but has a lot to do before school starts. Shackett said Idaho is paving the way in education, and he is happy that pay for performance will give

American Falls is moving forward on its plan to revitalize the city’s downtown area. The project is the brainchild of the city and the Great Rift Business Development initiative and the goal is to bring more businesses to the area. So how do you take a struggling downtown and turn it into something beautiful and

When life gives you old CDs, you make a CD rack. At least that is what one local high school student did. It won her a national award. Century High School student, Danielle Frei, won a silver medal at the national convention, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, for her recycled versions of a