Month: March 2012

One upper valley county is taking a stand against bullying and promoting student unity. The third annual “Got’cher Back” campaign promotes mental, social and emotional health. Organizers said the goal is to teach students about suicide awareness and prevention and enlarging the circle of support and inclusion within local schools. “It’s a program that encourages

The 2012 legislative session is now over, but before adjourning Thursday night, the Senate voted to extend $35 million in tax cuts to Idaho individuals and businesses, lowering tax rates to 7.4 percent. Families of four that make $100,000 will see an extra $71 in their pockets annually. “Frankly, it’s not a lot of money,”

Police arrested an Idaho Falls man on a charge of burglary after he accidentally shot himself with one of the guns he allegedly stole. Cameron Dean Larsen is being accused of stealing a gun safe containing about 15 guns from a home on Easy Street on March 1. Idaho Falls police said Friday that they

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Police are searching for two women who they say robbed an Idaho Falls liquor store. The entire crime was caught on camera. Drinks and a show, as two female suspects hurled rocks through the window of the liquor store on First and Lee, making off with several bottles of booze in less than 20 seconds.

With more than half a billion dollars on the line, lottery fever has struck. A few convenience stores in Malad have become a mega millions mecca, for Utahns feeling lucky. Malad is just on the Idaho side of the border with Utah, and in the beehive state selling lottery tickets isn’t allowed, giving Utahns about

Curbside recycling is getting closer to becoming a reality for Rexburg residents, thanks to a partnership between the city and BYU-Idaho. The City of Rexburg completed phase one of their pilot recycling program in two subdivisions to test the sustainability and usage of curbside recycling, and officials say the program had overwhelming support. The city

The arrival of Devvin Johnson, who just finished a tour of duty with the Navy, is something family and friends have been anticipating for a long time; and this afternoon, Johnson arrived home. In a quiet neighborhood in Ammon, the Johnson residence is full of laughter and happiness now that Devvin Johnson, a husband, father

In a quiet neighborhood in Ammon, the Johnson residence was full of laughter and happiness Thursday when Devvin Johnson, a husband, father of four and member of the U.S. Naval Reserve came home from Afghanistan. “Are we excited?? said his wife, Julie. ?Yes we’re super excited, aren’t we kids? We’ve been waiting a long time–

Madison Memorial Hospital has chosen a new CEO. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Rachel Gonzales to head the Rexburg hospital. Gonzales succeeds David B. Rowe, who stepped down after three years as the hospital’s CEO on May 20, 2011. ?During the 10 months that Rachel has served as interim administrator, she has earned the

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be watching or listening to the annual general conference this weekend. Local News 8 will be once again airing all four sessions of the conference on Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April 1, beginning at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It will also

A 3-year-old Pocatello boy was hit by a car Thursday in Ogden. A woman in her 30s was backing out of a driveway when the rear bumper of her car struck the child, who fell underneath the vehicle, the Ogden Police Department said Friday. He was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital, then life-flighted to Primary Children?s

Idaho Democratic lawmakers are calling for a constitutional amendment to protect mothers seeking abortions against unwanted medical procedures. Republicans pushed controversial legislation in 2012 that would have required women considering an abortion to undergo an ultrasound. The plan failed this year, but they’ve vowed to revive the issue in 2013 with changes to curry more

A woman hit in a parking lot in Idaho Falls is listed in serious condition, police said Friday. According to police, an Idaho Falls man was driving a 2005 Dodge pickup west on Anderson Street on Thursday, when he turned into the Idaho Steel parking lot at 255 East Anderson. He struck Shawna England, 61,

Whatever you might think about the outcome of this year’s legislative session, it was certainly a busy one. (This graphic may not appear on some mobile devices.)

A 50-year-old woman accused of working with her husband to defraud donors to a magic show charity in Gillette has pleaded not guilty to a fraud charge. Debra Sue Magnus is charged with conspiracy to obtain property by false pretenses. The Gillette News Record reportsthat Magnus, who now lives in Las Vegas, is free on

Idaho Falls police arrested a Sears manager they said stole more than $1,000 from the store. According to an IFPD news release, Lyle Thomas Phillips, 25, stole money from the Sears on 2300 E. 17th St. on two separate occasions, transferring about $1,022 to his personal bank account. Sears Loss Prevention reported the theft to

The state of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” statute is under scrutiny after unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in February. Many across the country are calling for the so-called “shoot first” laws to be repealed. The basic premise behind a “Stand Your Ground” law is that people don’t

A brand new cardiology practice is opened in Idaho Falls on Monday, bringing with it a revolutionary new procedure — the first of its kind in our area that’s already changing the lives of local people. “I really do have a new lease on life,” said Kimberly Kvamme, who had heart surgery barely one year

This week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student is making the most of his senior year, from competing on Blackfoot’s state champion “We the People” team to dressing up as the Bronco’s super-fan. But, it’s a love of music that gives Cameron Baker, 19, direction as he looks to the future. Baker sings his way

It’s been one year since Pocatello expanded it’s curbside recycling program citywide and those running the program said it has been a bigger hit with locals than they imagined. “Yeah, they’ve really latched onto the recycling, it’s awesome. And I’m so proud of our community,? said Pocatello Recycling Coordinator Debbie Brady. Since the curbside recycling

A new Centers for Disease Control study out on Thursday shows there are 80-percent more kids in the United States with Autism now compared to less than a decade ago. “I think the hardest thing with having a child with Autism is not being able to communicate with them,” said Amanda Van Orden, an Ammon

The United States Potato Board is taking a stance to dispel what they say is a pretty big myth: that potatoes aren’t healthy. Potatoes fuel our economy and fill our bellies. They’re even proudly emblazoned across our license plates. Now, it turns out the very veggie that made Idaho famous is going through a bit

The Senate has approved a series of new rules to help navigate future conflicts of interest and ethics complaints. Among the changes endorsed by the Republican-led Senate Thursday include a requirement that Senators disclose a conflict of interest committee level. The Senate also approved a new process for reviewing ethics complaints. In the future, an

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What a Delta woman says she found inside the fast food she ordered Saturday has her worried about the cleanliness of the restaurant it came from. It apparently happened at a local Wendy’s restaurant, where after Angelica Flores Jensen left, she says she found something crawling around in her fries. It started out as a

A West Texas jury has found a former lieutenant to polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs guilty of bigamy. Wendell Loy Nielsen was found guilty of three counts of bigamy. Prosecutors had accused the 71-year-old Nielsen of unlawfully marrying three women besides his legal wife. His defense attorney had argued that “celestial marriages” weren’t a violation

Research released by Hotels.com shows Idaho Falls as having the 10th highest hotel rates. The most expensive hotels can be found in New York City at $190 per night. The average rate for a hotel room in 2010 in Idaho Falls was $135 per night. In 2011, prices jumped to $137 per night…an increase of

Heroin is taking center stage in a community that doesn’t really deal with it much after four Marsh Valley teens were put behind bars last week for allegedly possessing the narcotic. Though heroin is rare in southeastern Idaho, it does make its way into the Gem State via corridors like I-15, said Lt. Steve Davis

The Idaho Department of Labor is cracking down on unemployment fraud, while trying to get more people back into jobs. In 2010, an estimated $5 million were paid out to people who worked and got unemployment at the same time. In an effort to stop that, the department has launched a public service radio campaign

After years of rumors, Wednesday brought some new information about the possibility of another Costco coming to the area. Idaho Falls and Ammon city leaders are in the middle of a friendly competition, each enticing the wholesale retailer to build in their city. However, even with the interest from both sides, it’s far from a

Keeping kids off of drugs and out of trouble is no easy task, but Tuesday night, Marsh Valley School District reached out to the community to do just that. It was only last week that four Marsh Valley students were arrested on charges of possessing heroin and prescription drugs, but the timing is a complete

Eastern Idaho is home to one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. City leaders say the area’s 6.5 percent unemployment rate is relatively low when compared with the state and national average. This year’s “Mayor’s Business Day” in Idaho Falls gave employers the opportunity to connect with community members on the job hunt

Classes are back in session after a carbon monoxide scare at Heber Valley Elementary School sent 17 students and a teacher to the hospital. Hospital spokeswoman Amy Tuddenham says patients started arriving at Heber Valley Medical Center about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, but all patients had been treated and released within two hours. Fire officials say

One city in the upper valley is looking to expand to meet the rising population. With the population of the City of Rexburg expected to double in the coming years, city leaders said there’s no better time to start planning for the future than now. City Council and members of the planning and zoning committee

The state of Wyoming is turning to the Idaho National Laboratory to study how its abundant energy resources can be better utilized. Legislators recently signed off on the analysis, to be completed through a partnership between the Wyoming Business Council, INL and University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources. Robert Cherry, the INL’s principal investigator

A highly invasive water species is found on a boat destined for Jackson Lake. If not for a Department of Agriculture inspection, some extremely dangerous mussels could have destroyed an eastern Idaho ecosystem. The inspector spotted an Illinois-registered boat at a shop in Bonneville County. The new owner had purchased it online, and was getting

A constitutional amendment affirming Idaho citizens’ right to hunt, fish and trap has hit the mark in the Senate. Senate lawmakers voted 30-3 Tuesday to approve the measure, which would be put to a popular vote in November whether the state should preserve those pastimes in Idaho’s founding document. Adrian Alford is an avid hunter.

A decaying underpass in Idaho Falls will be receiving a facelift to better accommodate motorists and pedestrians this summer. City engineers said the D Street underpass will undergo a $5.5 million renovation to address the many safety concerns voiced by the community. The project will go out to bid in the next two weeks and

A Rexburg man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pocatello for financial institution fraud, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced Wednesday. According to the U.S. Attorney?s Office, Carlos E. Juarez, 26, a former Wells Fargo Bank employee, Juarez is accused of embezzling money from Wells Fargo Bank, valued at about $11,100, by arranging

“American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta has posted a farewell YouTube video to fans as he prepares for a two-year Mormon mission in South America. The 21-year-old singer says in a video blog posted Wednesday that his contact with fans will be limited while he’s in the undisclosed country. KSL reports he entered the Missionary Training

The U.S. Supreme Court won’t consider whether a man convicted of kidnapping, torturing and murdering some members of a northern Idaho family was competent when he waived his appeal. The high court rejected the petition from Joseph Edward Duncan III’s attorneys on Monday. Now a federal judge in Idaho must hold a hearing to determine

Idaho?s personal income grew faster than the nation?s in 2011, said the Idaho Department of Labor on Wednesday. Despite a comparatively sluggish fourth quarter, personal income in the Gem State jumped more than $2.7 billion to a record $52.8 billion. The 5.4 percent increase from 2010 was three-tenths of a percentage point higher than the

Doctors and nurses in Idaho could soon face stricter limits on when they can withhold care to dying patients without the patient’s consent. The House voted 57-12 Wednesday along largely party lines to approve a measure some pro-life groups say is needed to bolster respect for people’s lives – at the end of their lives.

Rep. Elaine Smith said she has been inundated with emails against Idaho’s proposed forced ultrasound bill. Smith said SB 1387 will likely not be heard this session, and those emails had a lot to do with it. Republican or Democrat, it didn’t matter, the messages came from all across the political spectrum, but they were

The Idaho Legislature could adjourn as early as Wednesday, but a few big issues are holding them up. Some said three priorities may leave controversial items, like the abortion ultrasound bill, unresolved. It all comes down to setting the budget, in particular, allocating funds for tax cuts, teacher salaries, and state savings. A difference of

Idaho is one of 26 states that are currently suing to get the health care reform law thrown out, but a local insurance broker says Idahoans could be in hot water if the individual mandate remains in effect. Oral arguments began today in the Supreme Court over President Barack Obama’s controversial health care reform law.

A fire broke out in Bonneville County on Tuesday. It started on Lincoln Road and 50th East. It burned a small portion of the grass just off the roadway and into a field. Dep. Justin Cornelson with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said the property owner was not home when this happened. The cause of

When someone says American Red Cross, the images that probably pop into your head are humanitarian aid and relief for the underprivileged. But did you know the charity organization is instrumental in helping victims of fires and other local problems get back on their feet? You really can’t tell by looking at just the exterior

The Idaho Falls Police Department is reminding residents to use caution when anyone solicits money or confidential information through the mail, on the telephone or over the Internet. In a news release Tuesday, the department said it often gets complaints from residents about various money scams. These schemers often play on emotion, greed, ignorance and

The Idaho legislature has passed a new nearly $2 billion budget for Medicaid in the state. Medicaid in Idaho will have about $100 million more than last year. The new budget will also bring back some Medicaid programs that had been cut in Idaho. One of those restored Medicaid programs helps provide preventative dental care

Warmer weather brings door-to-door solicitors, and the Pocatello Police Department is providing residents with safety tips. A person or company wanting to solicit door to door in Pocatello must register with the city?s licensing department, police said Tuesday. Solicitors pay a fee and can register as many salespeople as they want, but there are no

The Idaho House has approved a 2013 funding plan for public schools that increases the minimum teacher salary and funds new education reforms, including merit pay bonuses and laptops. House lawmakers voted 54-15 to send the budget to the governor’s desk. The plan includes $1.27 billion in state general funding, a $56 million bump over

A 9-year-old girl from Wayan is dead in an accident that apparently involved a drunk driver, according to authorities. Idaho State Police said Dwight Lloyd, 45, also of Wayan, was driving north on Highway 34 near Soda Springs Friday night when another car collided with his. Richard Hunsaker, 46, of Soda Springs, was driving the

A stalled car on a highway turned into a traffic accident in early Sunday morning. Jake Chapman, 22, of Idaho Falls was travelling westbound on U.S. Highway 20 in a 2000 Audi A4, when his vehicle stalled just past the Lindsey onramp at 4:45 a.m., Idaho State Police said. Angel Ruiz, 19, of Ammon arrived

A Menan man is being charged with lewd conduct with a minor child. Idaho Falls police arrested Austin Quinn Rinehart, 27, following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a teenage girl. Police said the contact occurred when the girl was between the ages of 12 and 14.

The Legislature has printed a bill to exempt Idaho from observing daylight saving time. Democratic Rep. Wendy Jaquet of Ketchum says the bill has no chance of passing but she hopes the legislation will help start a national discourse to do away with the time change. Jaquet tells The Times-News (http://bit.ly/H2qQxt) that she receives comments

A house fire on Sunday off of 830 Maplewood in Idaho Falls caused about $25,000 worth of damage. The fire did not spread much farther than the basement of the home. Idaho Falls firefighters are still investigating the cause of the blaze. Authorities say no one was injured.

Two women have died in a highway crash in Lincoln County, Wyoming. At 2:42 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, 60-year-old Verna Prater, who was traveling westbound on U.S. 30 seven miles east of Kemmerer, lost control of her vehicle and went off onto the side of the roadway. She then struck a delineator post and then

The city of Victor has secured a $2 million low interest loan to help improve its drinking water infrastructure. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality approved the low interest loan to help Victor construct a pump house and replace two water mains. The loan will be financed by DEQ’s State Revolving Loan Fund. It carries

Two Idaho Falls men face felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office identified the two as Stetson Sloan, 22 and Logan Rufi, 22, both of Idaho Falls. A search of an apartment at 1500 Alice in Idaho Falls resulted in the recovery of 105 grams

Hidden Estates Water Association in Fremont County has won a $200,000 construction loan to help pay for infrastructure improvements. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says the interest-free funding is intended to help develop a new well, install a water flow meter and install a variable frequency drive for the new well. Funded by the

There is a new development Monday in a lawsuit brought against the City of Idaho Falls by the a group called the Alliance For Property Rights. The group of people from Bonneville County is fighting against Idaho Falls Power buying out property and building large power poles on their land. The suit was meant to

Diabetes affects nearly 90,000 or 1 in 12 Idahoans, the Eastern Idaho Public Health District said, and you can find out if you are at risk. Tuesday is Diabetes Alert Day across the nation. For 24 years, the district sets aside one special day for you to find out if you are at risk for

Wells Fargo just turned 160, and to celebrate, it’s giving back to the community. Sixteen nonprofits in eastern Idaho will be handed a big check, and on Friday, the first two were honored, the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Idaho Falls YMCA. Both organizations accepted their $10,000 respective checks at the Wells Fargo in

Environmentalists are suing the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, saying the state agency is honoring companies’ requests to keep the ingredients in hydraulic fracturing fluids proprietary despite insufficient justification. The groups Powder River Basin Resource Council, Wyoming Outdoor Council, Earthworks and OMB Watch sued in Natrona County District Court on Monday. Hydraulic fracturing involves

A former Yellowstone National Park concession worker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was convicted for possession of child pornography. James Durant was arrested at Old Faithful last October after an investigation by Montana, Wyoming and National Park Service employees led authorities to the 57-year-old concession worker. Yellowstone officials say hundreds

A soldier from Jerome died in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense said Friday. Sgt. Daniel J. Brown, 27, died Saturday in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

No shirts. No pants. No problems. “Today is just one last chance for people to go up and make some turns on the slopes,” said Pebble Creek general manager Mary Richman. Due to the winter’s unreasonably warm weather, this year wasn’t as historic as last. However, Pebble Creek made it to the end of March

Twin Falls school officials say they are using students as crossing guards at some elementary schools because budgets are too tight to put adult guards on the payroll. Twin Falls School District Superintendent Wiley Dobbs says the district pays for five adult crossing guards. But that’s not enough to cover all schools in town. Dobbs

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he pulled a knife on a man and demanded money. According to police, Terry Grant Smith, 54, came to the alleged victim?s residence on Sunday morning and demanded money for cigarettes. When he was refused, Smith picked up a paring knife from the kitchen counter and

Five people are recovering in area hospitals after a Pocatello man lost control of his car around a curve in Power County. It happened early Sunday morning on Lake Channel Road about nineteen miles southwest of American Falls. Idaho State Police believe alcohol is to blame for the crash. Everyone involved is expected to be

High winds and dry weather across the Snake River Plain over the weekend mean big fire danger. On Sunday, one county is warning those planning on lighting a controlled burn to use extreme caution. “A windless day is really the only day you should burn,” said Bingham County Fire captain Dave Krumenacker. He said firefighters

A group of local musicians is bringing Pink Floyd to eastern Idaho. “A Few More Bricks” is a tribute to the psychadelic rock band that’s turned out classics like “Another Brick in the Wall” and “Dark Side of the Moon.” By day, they’re regular Joe’s. “I actually work for the (Idaho National Laboratory),” said Robert

Some pint-sized cowboys got to try their hand at riding some similarly pint-sized bulls at the Bannock County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Kids from the ages of 7 through 14 had the chance to get on the backs of some bucking bulls, made just the right size. And a pro bull rider, Wiley Petersen, taught the

A group of sky skiers hit the Snake River earlier today, thanks to the sunshine and warm temperatures. These water athletes say sky skiing is like a combination of water skiing and water boarding, but watching these guys in action will better describe it. “You can ski in rougher water and do flips and get

Officials are currently investigating a fire that left one Shelley home a total loss. Shelley Firth Rural Fire District officials say the home was fully engulfed in flames by the time they responded to the call at around 4 a.m. The residents were out of town the time of the fire and no one was

Twin Falls Police Officers were dispatched to 864 Rosewood Drive on a reported accidental shooting. The victim, a 27-year-old male, was transported to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center, where he was stabilized and flown to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise. No arrests have been made. Police report they are not looking for

Five eastern Idaho men were honored Friday night for their contributions to the Ag industry in the community. The Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame recognized farmers and ranchers who are outstanding in their fields. Friday night?s dinner gave friends and family members a chance to show thanks for doing so much to produce food

Controversy continued in Blackfoot Thursday night, where School District 55 board trustee Peter Lipovac is in jeopardy of losing his seat. The board signed off 4 to 2 on a recall election in an obligatory vote at the meeting. It was a full house and emotions ran high on both sides of the recall efforts.

The former principal of Snake River Junior High School was back in court Thursday morning. Christopher Cox, charged with three counts of sexual abuse of a minor child under 16, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. This time, Cox, 38, wasn?t in a jail jumpsuit, but a three-piece suit, making an appearance of

A love of learning is common among the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winners. Whether it’s drama or English, this week’s winner, Pocatello High School senior, Danile Lammmers, has a passion for education. Playing a student and cheerleader, Daniel may not have had a major role in Pocatello High School’s recent production of

Four Marsh Valley High School Students are facing charges related to a drug arrest made Thursday morning. Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson, said Thursday morning, the school resource officer made a routine traffic stop near the school. While searching the car the officer found Heroin and other drug paraphernalia, leading to the arrest of 18-year-old

An email scam has potentially targeted thousands of Idaho State University students and faculty. Tony Lovgren helps run ISU’s Information Technology Department, so when the email came up in his inbox, he didn’t have to see the poor grammar and misspelled words to know it was a scam. “Asking them for their username and password

A drug bust in a small east Idaho community has local law enforcement worried about how heroin has made it into a local school. When Marsh Valley High School’s resource officer spotted students in a car parked near the school, he didn’t expect to find syringes filled with what police suspect is heroin. Eighteen-year-old twin

The unemployment rate is down in Idaho for the seventh straight month. The latest numbers from the Department of Labor reveal February’s unemployment rate in Idaho fell to an even 8 percent. That’s down one-tenth of 1 percent from January, and is three-tenths of a percent below the national unemployment rate. “We’re typically below that

A couple of local business owners recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with Idaho lawmakers. Three Idaho Falls business owners flew out to D.C. to persuade legislators to pass a federal bill that would encourage states to enact an online sales tax. More than 60 “Main Street” retailers from across the country traveled to

Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean that it isn’t the season for giving. Eastern Idaho’s “Dump Hunger” food drive recently wrapped up their fundraising efforts and collected a record-breaking amount of canned goods for local food banks. “Dump Hunger” coordinators say that almost 194,000 pounds of food was collected and will benefit food

A Utah man who told prosecutors he just needed to escape is accused of taking his dad’s credit card to hire a limo, spend a night in a posh Salt Lake City hotel and buy his chauffeur a laptop at an Apple store. The 26-year-old Charles Chase Iorg was charged Thursday with felony unlawful use

For the seventh straight month Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell in February. The Idaho Department of Labor reports employers increased payrolls slightly during the month which drove the unemployment rate down by a tenth of a point to an even eight percent. The department’s monthly report indicates Idaho businesses hired over eleven thousand workers

Wildlife officials are investigating a Rawlins restaurant after a possible road-killed animal was found in its freezer. West Rawlins game warden Brady Frude said meat samples were taken for lab sampling during a search of the China House restaurant on Tuesday. He said it doesn’t look like the meat was served to customers. Owner Ed

One of the year’s most exciting weekends in Jackson Hole kicked off Thursday. Organizers at Snow King Resort in Jackson are calling World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb the wildest show on snow, and they say they could not have asked for better weather to enjoy the weekend’s festivities. Whether you have a newfound need for

A fire broke out west of Rigby on Thursday afternoon. The fire started after a man burning a ditch near the road at 269 N. 3700 East spotted some wood he thought would make some good firewood, fire officials said. The man put the wood in a woodpile next to a shed. The new wood,

The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to close down the Pocatello Mail Processing Center could mean bad news for local businesses. With the closure of the Gateway Station, local businesses will see a big delay in getting their mail. Idaho State University is a big part of the local economy and sends out a lot of

Idaho residents love their hunting, but is it a constitutional right? They may get to decide come next November. That’s after the House on Thursday passed a measure to put the question of whether hunting, fishing and trapping should be enshrined in Idaho’s founding document to a popular vote. The resolution goes to the Senate.

It’s only been a week since filing to run in the May primary ended, but there is already a twist in the race for House Seat A in the Idaho Falls 33rd District. A lifelong Democrat is running as a Republican, leaving conservative candidates concerned the vote will be split among them. On Tuesday, two

The city of American Falls is looking to the future by breaking ground on it’s $12.5 million waste water treatment plant. And as the ground broke, the city’s employees celebrated. “We are ecstatic. This is a day we’ve been waiting for for a long time. I almost can’t believe it, because we’ve been working on

Making friends with the fish: That’s what Idaho Fish and Game is doing this spring. It has teamed up with Friends of the Teton River, a Driggs-based conservation group, to expand the horizons of a local endangered fish species, yellowstone cutthroat trout. The trout is native to the Teton River Watershed, and now IFG is

Some local people took safety into their own hands on Wednesday night. After a shooting and an alleged beating just around the corner from each other in Old Town Pocatello, people were understandably concerned. Wednesday night, the Old Town Neighborhood Association had Pocatello Police Officer William Brown give members the low down on staying safe.