Month: September 2011

When people think of the Eastern Idaho State Fair a lot of times they just think of the food, the rides and the concerts. But really the fair is all…

The panel drawing up Idaho’s new political boundaries failed to finish by Tuesday’s deadline and now face a lawsuit in state Supreme…

Police says three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Nevada IHOP restaurant, wounding himself and nine other people. The shooting…

Officials from a former charter school in Nampa are asking a full panel of federal appeals court judges to reconsider an earlier ruling that…

Police say a 17-year-old girl who lost both legs while trying to hop a freight train was trying to get to Fort Collins, Colo., where she attends…

There are some big names coming to perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this week, and they can come with a pretty big ticket price, too. But not…

Parking at the Eastern Idaho State Fair is always a hassle, but for some it’s a cash cow. Once a year, some enterprising residents get to make…

On Sunday, 40 soldiers from the 116th Cavalry Brigade returned from their year-long mission in Iraq. Much to everyone’s surprise, their plane…

Firefighters are expecting an increase in fire activity Monday as higher temperatures and low humidity develop over the region. A Red Flag Warning…

An Idaho Falls man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after police chased him on Interstate 15. Idaho State Police said Tracy Nii, 51, may…

Authorities say a 38-year-old man fell to his death after his parachute failed to fully deploy. The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office tells…

Authorities say a 38-year-old Alabama man has died in a BASE jumping accident in southern Idaho. The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office says…

Salt Lake City police are investigating a pair of attacks near a downtown nightclub that left two gay men seriously injured. Dane Hall says he was…

Federal land managers are considering a plan that would close down several popular climbing areas in eastern Idaho in an effort to protect cultural…

Authorities are crediting bystanders with saving the lives of three people who were seriously injured when the helicopter they were riding crashed in…

Authorities say two people were killed when a small airplane crashed on takeoff in Caldwell. Caldwell Industrial Airport manager Rob Oates says that…

Yellowstone National Park officials say a wildfire near the eastern shore of Yellowstone Lake has grown to 75 acres while another fire has been…

Not everyone chose the hustle and bustle of the fair or wanted to battle the crowds in the shopping malls this Labor Day weekend. Many Eastern…

If you aren’t celebrating Labor Day at the fair, you might have taken advantage of the big holiday sales this weekend. From furniture to RVs to…

Many people turn out at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for the Indian Relay Races. However, few know that it?s the best Indian relay in the country and…

Idaho redistricters adjourned until 8 a.m. Tuesday, leaving just a few hours before that day’s 5 p.m. deadline to draw up Idaho’s new…

Several firefighters battling the Black Canyon fire north of Howe are recovering after becoming sick with an intestinal disorder on Saturday,…

The summer season may be coming to a close with the Labor Day holiday, but construction season is far from over. Drivers in the upper valley can…

Some firefighters at Idaho Falls Station No. 1 got a hearty surprise for lunch on Labor Day. The Idaho Falls Olive Garden supplied lunch, drinks and…

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An investigator says a pilot was communicating by radio with her boyfriend before their planes collided in the air over Alaska last week, killing…

Troopers responded to a 2-car accident near mile post 282 on Highway 20, Idaho State Police said. According to State Troopers on the scene,…

Day one at the Eastern Idaho State Fair brought big crowds, sunny weather, and a lot of smiling faces. Police cars and sirens signaled the start of…

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Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a search for a lost bicyclist in the Mink Creek Area Saturday. Crews were hoping to locate the…

Getting some food at the fair could help out a good cause. Good Wok is a regular at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, serving food for 35 years. This…

Teton County Sheriff’s office said two teen boys were arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with the vandalism at a Driggs elementary…

This upcoming year, farmers in our area may be planting more wheat than ever with high prices and good potential for profit luring them into stocking…

It’s been a mixed bag for area seasonal attractions this summer. Some are holding on to high attendance numbers despite the economic downturn.…

The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off Saturday, and crews are working to get everything ready for the crowds. It takes a small army working nonstop…

A WWII museum with wings flew into Idaho Falls Friday, in the shape of a B-17 Bomber and a B-25 Bomber. More than 13,000 B-17 bombers filled the…

Bingham County commissioners breathed a sigh of relief on Friday. After more than a year of dispute with the company hired to handle the area’s…

Giveaways at our booth for the 2011 Eastern Idaho State Fair: – Idaho Falls Sizzler coupons all week long Monday – 5 pairs of tickets to…

Yellowstone National Park officials have captured a grizzly bear, but a park spokesman says they are unclear whether it is the bruin responsible for…

An Idaho man will serve the rest of his life in prison for killing his girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, then stuffing rocks in the boy’s…

A southwest Idaho man has been charged with felony arson for setting fire to his former high school in New Meadows that caused more than $1 million…

Idaho Falls Power and Water is playing the role of “guinea pig” for a new “smart grid” program. The goal of the demonstration…

Idaho Falls police arrested two people Wednesday morning on possession of a stolen vehicle charge after they were caught selling a stolen van. Cristy…

Federal mandates and financial reforms are making it tougher for banks and credit unions to turn a profit, and many are increasing fees to make up…

Another local pet has fallen prey to a mountain lion, the second attack within a week on pets in the Swan Valley area. Officials believe the same…

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The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for the person who burglarized the Flowers at the Falls shop. Someone broke into the business sometime…

Managers of the Eastern Idaho State Fair brought the event back to its agricultural roots on Thursday night by hosting a five-course meal made…

Some scientists say restoring wolves in the West could help restore the Canada lynx, a threatened species. An article published in the journal…

A central Idaho man who entered into a fake marriage more than a decade ago to remain in the country has pleaded guilty to immigration fraud. The…

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership, or EICAP, has a new building to call home, and one that will actually save them money in the long run. A…

Authorities say a University of Idaho professor who gunned down a graduate student he had recently dated and then killed himself last week had…

Idaho motorists traveling during the holiday weekend won’t be getting any breaks at the gas pump. AAA Idaho predicts the price of a gallon of…

This Sunday, 40 troops from the 116th Cavalry Brigade will finally return home after their year-long mission in the middle east. The Pocatello…

Southeast Idaho has a confirmed report of West Nile Virus, but there are steps you can take to fight the bite. Some of the mosquitoes buzzing around…

Homeowners can take comfort knowing Idaho’s new foreclosure reform will help keep them in the know when it comes to the foreclosure process.…

The Fremont County Sheriff?s Office is looking for information about the shooting of several cows on Wednesday. Deputies said they found six cows…

Fire crews with the Bureau of Land Management are battling a wildfire north of Howe, Forest Service spokesman Lynn Ballard said. The Black Canyon…

An eastern Idaho woman who was briefly charged with having an illegal abortion is suing in federal court, contending that Idaho’s so-called…

A brush fire in Jackson which was threatening a school and forced the evacuation of some students and faculty on Wednesday had been contained, Teton…

There are only a few days left before “Bodies: The Exhibition” closes its doors at the Museum of Idaho. If you want to check out the…