Month: March 2012

The city of Pocatello will soon have a new hotel, but not everyone is happy about it. Marotel, LLC, an Idaho Falls company that already operates nine hotels, plans to build a Holiday Inn Express in the Tuscany Hills area of Pocatello. Marotel is planning to build on a slope on the side of Vista

“Every kid needs a family,” Ryan said one year ago when he was first featured on “Wednesday’s Child.” “It gives them a sense or stability – somebody they they can feel is there for them so they know they’re not alone,” he said. Ryan got his wish. Neil Hodges saw him on that “Wednesday’s Child”

Some parents are calling on Bonneville District 93 to improve its special education program. On Wednesday, the district’s special education director said teachers need more training and facilities are lacking. “I think everyone district wide from the children who go to school here, to the janitors and cafeteria staff need to have a strong basis

The Idaho Senate has signed off on legislation intended to protect Idaho youth athletes from devastating concussions. Senate lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the bill, which requires Idaho schools to develop rules for when students must be pulled from sporting events following a possible concussion. The plan, which already passed the House, now heads

Idaho is just a step away from having a statewide texting while driving ban. Idaho State Police said they see it happen all the time, people drive by, looking at their phone’s screen instead of the road. But right now, there’s no specific state law against it. “We see it every day. We see people

Firefighters responded to a call that a fire was burning at an apartment complex in Chubbuck, but it was a false alarm. The complex is on Mesquite Drive.

If you were on I-15 Wednesday afternoon by the airport, you might have seen potatoes scattered all over the road. A spud truck rolled over on the southbound ramp to I-15 coming from U.S. Highway 20 (Exit 119). The interstate was closed to clean up the potatoes, but at last check, traffic was moving along

Blackfoot Police are looking for three to four suspects in connection with a theft at Radio Shack, 1215 Parkway Drive in Blackfoot. Capt. Kurt Asmus said the suspects worked in a coordinated effort to distract the store clerk then conceal merchandise on March 16. An undisclosed amount of items were taken. A store security camera

The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Craig Miller as the principal of The District 93 Technical Careers High School on Wednesday. Currently serving as a vice-principal at Bonneville High School, Miller brings a wealth of experience and expertise in both school administration and professional-technical education, the district

A developer hired by the Mormon church is opening the retail portion of a $2 billion development in downtown Salt Lake City. Officials expect 50,000 shoppers and curiosity seekers to flock to City Creek Center on opening day Thursday. It’s a village-like shopping center that sprawls over two city blocks, with outdoor walkways covered by

A rape trial is under way for the 45-year-old co-leader of a small religious sect that started in Utah and settled in Idaho and then Montana. The church had tried to set up a complex for 20 people on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho in 2009, but the Tribal Land Use Commission denied it

The AARP is saying, “You’ve Earned a Say.” It’s the name of the organization’s new nation-wide campaign aimed at changing the conversation about the future of Social Security and Medicare. Pocatello was one of the first cities to launch the campaign. It was chosen as one of several kick-off cities across the country, and with

A 45-year-old woman is charged with felony battery after she allegedly struck her husband in the leg with a meat cleaver. Elissa Patrice Beatong Ellis of Jamaica was being held in the Madison County Jail. David Michael Ellis, 34, was treated for the injury at Madison Memorial Hospital. Capt. Randy Lewis says police were notified

It’s known as the “silent” illness. Doctors say kidney disease is becoming a serious challenge in the United States, but they’re hoping to raise awareness this March during National Kidney Month. “It started three to four years ago,” said Heber Hammon, a patient at Liberty Dialysis in Idaho Falls. Hammon said he has been battling

It’s a hot potato issue. Idaho potatoes are still at the discussion table five years after a rare parasite outbreak threatened crops in Bonneville and Bingham counties. Now growers and the United States Department of Agriculture’s brightest minds are evaluating how well they have eradicated potato cyst nematodes from Idaho fields. From all reports, things

Idaho Falls fire investigators say what started as a child playing with a lighter ended in the total loss of a family’s home. Flames broke out in a mobile home at ‘Falls Mobile Home Court’ on North Yellowstone Highway around 5:15 on Tuesday evening. Fire crews said a woman and her three young kids were

One local community is making crossing the street a little safer for pedestrians. Crossing an intersection can be challenging for the visually impaired, but new technology installed in downtown Rexburg is helping the vision-impaired safely cross streets. “It allows for those who are visually impaired to have an easier time crossing the street,” said Keith

The Bannock Development Corporation has had a hand in bringing major companies like Allstate and Hoku into the region, but is now getting some new leadership. After years as the BDC’s Executive Director, Gynni Gilliam was hired as the State Chief Economic Officer. The board of BDC started a nationwide search for the next person

A first-of-its-kind facility has sprung up at the Idaho National Laboratory. It means a step forward for one of the contractors that calls the INL home. “It’s really a milestone that’s going to help Idaho in its cleanup to protect the aquifer,” said Clean Up Project president Tom Dieter. “Because there’s an aquifer under the

The Bureau of Reclamation is reversing its decision to close 2,195 acres of land north of the Snake River in Power County, said Power County Commissioner Delane Anderson. Anderson is calling it a victory for the county. After more than 100 people showed up to testify against the closure at a meeting with the bureau

Now that Idaho Falls District 91 has received the go ahead from voters school administrators are moving forward with construction plans. The $53 million bond passed with a 78 percent approval. Construction is scheduled to begin with a new Dora Erickson Elementary School in June and then three more elementary schools will follow suit. Dora

Stephanie Hale-Lopez joined the Local News 8 team as a reporter in February 2012. Stephanie comes to Idaho Falls from Lewiston, where she worked at KLEW-TV as the Palouse Reporter and pioneered the station?s Palouse News Bureau in Moscow, Idaho. Although a Boise native, Stephanie decided to escape the blue and orange of the Treasure

Women’s health care is stirring up controversy in Boise. The Idaho State senate passed a bill Monday morning requiring women who get abortions to first undergo a non-invasive ultrasound. The measure passed 23-12 and is now on to the House for its approval. All seven Senate Democrats voted against the bill, with five Republicans joining

Police arrested an Idaho Falls man Monday night on two counts of aggravated assault, battery and domestic battery after police said he threatened two people with a pocketknife. According to the alleged victims, Ryan D. Suitter, 39, started an argument with the pair, which turned physical after he came home to the residence in the

More than 100 people attended a meeting with the Bureau of Reclamation in American Falls on Monday. Those people are unhappy about the bureau’s closure of 2,100 acres around the Snake River in Power County, and they were looking for answers. County Commissioner Delane Anderson said several people gave testimony in opposition of the closure,

Idaho Falls police are investigating the theft of cash from Animal Oasis that occurred sometime late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Police said they responded to Animal Oasis, at 1222 E. 17th St., around 11:30 a.m. on Friday for a report of a burglary. Someone broke into the business and stole an undisclosed amount

An accident on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot claimed the life an Idaho Falls man Sunday evening. Idaho State Police report Francisco Lazalde, 86, died when his car rolled at about 6 p.m. near milepost 95. Troopers said for unknown reasons his vehicle went off the right shoulder and hit a fallen tree, causing the car

A child died in Fremont County after a stack of firewood collapsed on top of her, the Fremont County Sheriff?s Office said. At about 4 p.m., deputies received a call of a missing 8-year-old girl. She was found under the stack of firewood when they arrived at the home. CPR was started, and the child

Idaho Falls police arrested Israel Franco-Francisco, 21, early Sunday morning on a charge of attempted strangulation. According to reports, police were dispatched to the 700 block of Saturn around 1:20 a.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance. It was reported that Franco-Francisco was banging on the residence door attempting to gain entry. The alleged

Meet Chris Taylor. He’s an Instructor’s Assistant at Idaho State University’s Diesel Technology Program, the Logistics Coordinator for the Eastern Idaho Division of the Red Cross, and has a mustache that defies gravity and time. He’s stuffing 30 pounds of rice and beans into his World War II-era backpack to show the minimum amount of

Idaho State Police said the road conditions in much of the area are icy and dangerous and urge drivers to slow down. An accident on Interstate 15 between Dad’s truck stop and Sunnyside road exits, south of Idaho Falls has blocked one lane of traffic. ISP troopers said the worst conditions on the interstate are

It looked like a true eastern Idaho winter over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The extra precipitation will not, however, lead to flooding in the Snake River, says a water manager. “Right now, (the Palisades Dam) is over 81 percent full,? said Mike Beus, a water operations manager with the Bureau of Reclamation. ?We need to

One of 7 defendants facing various charges related to the Christmas Day stabbing death of 20-year-old Buck Garner was in court on Monday for sentencing. 19-year-old Ryan Morgan was sentenced to 5 years in jail for his part in a fight that took place on the other side of the room the night Garner was

After a little taste of spring weather, eastern Idaho was thrust right back into winter over the weekend. The slush and snow raises concerned about the Snake River flooding in the near future. There?s no reason to panic, according to Mike Beus, who is the water operations manager of the upper Snake River valley for

The Idaho Transportation Department has planned 31 construction projects in eastern Idaho this year. The biggest will be replacing the Pancheri bridge over Interstate-15 in Idaho Falls. The new overpass will be 80 feet wide with two lanes in each direction as well as bike and pedestrian lanes. ITD spokesperson Bruce King says the current

Now that candidates for Idaho’s May primaries have all filed, campaign 2012 is officially under way. With no opposing candidate since 1992, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s race might be one of the most interesting races to watch. The race started with controversy last month when former Chief Deputy Jeff Poole was put on administrative leave

Anti-abortion activists plan a live ultrasound exhibition in the Idaho Capitol, part of their efforts to convince lawmakers to require a sonogram be done on women before an abortion. Republican Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll of Cottonwood announced the exhibition in the Capitol’s West Wing 53 on Wednesday at noon. Nuxoll said this is the first time

Wildlife officials say grizzly bears are coming out of hibernation and have been spotted along the Rocky Mountain Front and in Yellowstone National Park. Just before the recent snow storm, a Fish, Wildlife and Parks game warden spotted a female grizzly with three cubs on the Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area near Choteau. Another grizzly female

An unsealed report says medical care is so poor at an Idaho prison that it amounts to neglect and cruel and unusual punishment. Correctional health care expert Dr. Marc Stern says there have been some improvements at the Idaho State Correctional Institution near Boise. But he says terminal and long-term inmates sometimes went unfed, nursing

Several towns across Idaho spent the weekend stacking sandbags and digging trenches as early season flooding began. National Weather Service hydrologist Jay Breidenbach told the Idaho Statesman (http://bit.ly/zgNcmG ) that while flooding peaked on Friday, the eastern half of the state is still dealing with high water from the runoff. Fremont County Emergency Management Coordinator

North Salt Lake police are trying to determine why an unclothed man’s body ended up near train tracks in a rail yard. The body was reported Sunday morning in a remote gated area with restricted access. Police say there was no obvious trauma on the body, and say it’s unlikely that he was hit by

Two men have been arrested in connection with a Salt Lake City smoke shop shooting that killed the store owner’s 26-year-old son. Officers say they arrested 25-year-old Yelfris Sosa-Hurtado and 38-year-old Vladimir Suarez-Campos during a traffic stop Monday morning. Store employee Steven Guadalupe Chavez was killed during an altercation at C.J.’s Smoke Shop Wednesday. Authorities

After recording one of the best seasons in program history, the Idaho State women?s basketball season came to a close Saturday afternoon as the No. 14 seeded Bengals fell 70-41 to No. 3 seed Miami (FL) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash. The Bengals finished the 2011-12 season 24-8 overall

Several homes were threatened by flood water Saturday morning in Dubois when ice jammed in Beavercreek, said the Clark County sheriff. Sheriff Bart May said the water started rising at about 8 a.m. Emergency crews began working on clearing the jam with backhoes and numerous volunteers began sandbagging homes, he said. The sheriff said a

Hydrology experts say even though eastern Idaho has experienced heavy rain fall recently, the snow pack located in the mountains acts like a sponge to absorb it and doesn’t impact our water supply. “When rain falls onto the snowpack, it often freezes into the snowpack. Even though today it’s raining at higher elevations, it’s still

Dozens of Idaho Falls community members participated in the third annual “Penguin Plunge” on Saturday morning to benefit Special Olympics Idaho. “The water is 40 degrees; we already checked it this morning. It’s going to be cold,” said David Ritchie, a Special Olympics athlete. While the weather outside might not be ideal for jumping into

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly car accident. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash happened early Sunday morning, along 4100 East near 132 North in Rigby. Brian Rumsey, 23, was driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee when it suddenly veered into the oncoming lane, before overcorrecting and spinning into a power pole,

Many eastern Idahoans may have noticed Sunday’s snow is particularly slushy. “This time of year the moisture we receive is in a high content of water,” said Idaho State Police Sgt. Marvin Crane. “Typically when we receive this, it turns into slush very easily.” Crane said that slush and standing water can have a violent

A man from Shelley is celebrating some national fame tonight. Rayce Bird was named the winner of the Syfy network show ?Face Off.? On the show, contestants create special effects, masks and intricate makeup like the stuff you see on TV and in the movies. Bird is a tattoo artist at the Spider?s Web in

Talent, intelligence, leadership – all traits that qualitfy a person for the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award. Pocatello High School senior Courtney Robertson embodies those qualities. The character Courtney Robertson played in Pocatello High School’s production of “Grease” is nothing like the real her, but that’s one of the things she likes about

A 25-year-old man is behind bars after surrendering to a police robot following a four-hour standoff in Magna. Officials say the ordeal began about 11:30 p.m. Thursday at an apartment complex where witnesses reported two cousins were arguing. Police say the suspect fired a shot at his cousin, who’s also his roommate. The shot missed

Apple has officially released its newest iPad, or the iPad 3…and it’s now available in stores in 10 different countries. The third generation iPad went on sale today and now Idaho Falls customers can connect to the nation’s largest 4G network through this tablet. AT&T employees say the connectivity and speed are two of the

The Bureau of Reclamation is set to shut down public access to thousands of acres in Power County, but many in the community say it should stay open. Power County Commissioner Delane Anderson said people in the area aren’t happy about the plan to close off a huge swath of popular public land. “I haven’t

Have you seen the price of gas lately? It’s been a steady climb. Last month, the average for a gallon of regular gas in the Gem State was $3.13, and on Friday, that average sat at $3.67. The all-time high for gas in the state was in July 2008, when Idahoans were paying $4.16. Prices

With the snow melting faster than before, flooding is still an issue in Fremont County. A flood warning will continue through the weekend. Keith Richey, Fremont County Emergency Management coordinator, said Friday that there was a quarter inch of rain in the Ashton area since 5 p.m. Thursday night and as a result, the snowmelt

On a two to one vote, the Teton County, Idaho Board of County Commissioners has rejected a conditional use permit that would have allowed construction of a new LDS Church House near Victor. Following a sometimes emotional hearing Thursday night, the panel concluded the proposal did not meet three of four criteria. The Commission determined

The Idaho Department of Insurance is urging consumers to be suspicious of anyone who offers free items or services and then requests Medicare or financial information, citing a recent warning from the Department of Health and Human Services. ?Never provide your Medicare or other personal information to people who call you,? says department Director Bill

The Portneuf Medical Center became the second building in Pocatello to be LEED certified on Wednesday. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, means that the building meets specific requirements to be environmentally friendly and energy-efficient. The new hospital has three times the square footage of the old building, but uses 26 percent less

Some Idaho National Laboratory employees impacted by the latest round of cuts are marking their last week with the lab. But the number of involuntary layoffs is smaller than initially expected. The INL is laying off 19 employees, a figure that could have been much higher had dozens not volunteered to go. There will be

Construction season is on its way, and the city of Pocatello is preparing. This year, the city’s roads will be less torn up, and Street Operations will be saving some money, but that’s not without some adjustments. Drivers aren’t the only ones groaning at high gas prices. Oil is a major ingredient in some of

Thousands of area students flocked to Holt Arena Thursday for the annual Tech Expo. With a hot air balloon flying indoors, ISU pulled out all the stops for the teenagers coming to the expo. More than 2,000 high schoolers from across the region came to the event, most of them very happy to get out

Rexburg’s Family Crisis Center continues to help the community by opening a new thrift store. Workers say they hope the thrift store will provide the center with financial support since it relies on grant money and volunteer work to maintain operations. The center works to provide support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Sometimes it’s tough being a creative kid, but some very gifted and talented young folks in one eastern Idaho school district have been given an opportunity to express themselves lately. Their teachers aren’t even getting paid for it. In Snake River, the calm and the quiet of the countryside, echos the sound of perhaps a

An emotional assembly at Idaho Falls High School left students thinking twice about drinking and driving. “Every 15 Minutes” is a widely accepted method of exposing high school students across the nation to the real life loss, grieving and consequences of drunk driving. “It is an issue … it’s not loudly addressed at our school

Shawn and Michelle are precious siblings who need a family to keep them together and provide the nurturing, love, and safety that they need to thrive. They have been together since their placement in foster care, and need to stay together. They find safety and comfort in each others’ company, though they sometimes don’t appear

Police in Salt Lake City are trying to find a thief with a discriminating palate who broke into a deli and stole its finest meats and cheeses. Caputo’s owner Troy Petersen says five or six legs of prosciutto, artisan salami and the fanciest imported cheeses were gone when the burglary was discovered Monday morning. The

Fremont Country Commission Chairman Skip Hurt issued a disaster declaration at 5 pm Wednesday night due to heavy flooding that is taking place within the county. On Monday, water from sheet flooding was first reported overtopping County Road 3100 East in several locations, resulting in minor damage. High runoff in this area washed out a

It’s taken several board meetings and more than 1,000 public comments, but Bonneville County School District 93 has decided which day of the week students will be released early next year. The three board members present at Wednesday’s meeting unanimously approved Wednesdays as the early-release days. It’s not the most obvious choice. At the Feb.

The National Ground Water Association recommends annual testing of your wells to ensure quality water. Testing for things such as bacteria and nitrates can help prevent the consumption or usage of contaminated water, which could cause illness. “The common thing to do is to perform a bacteria test,” said Merrill Hemming, environmental health specialist. “This

Idaho animal lovers are divided over different plans to increase protection for animals. ?I think there does need to be more attention paid to animal cruelty and neglect, and I do think there needs to be harsher penalties,? veterinarian Sherilynn Burkman said. A bill before the legislature would make a third case of animal torture

The man charged with second degree murder in the March 2011 slaying of a 24-year-old Idaho Falls man was in court on Wednesday. The pretrial conference for Geoffery Elawadly took a turn that had Judge Jon Schindurling cancel the upcoming April 2 trial date. Elawadly’s defense attorney says there is a plea arrangement in the

A judge reluctantly approved a criminal settlement against the operator of a Utah coal mine that collapsed in 2007, killing nine people. Genwal Resources Inc., an affiliate of Ohio-based Murray Energy Corp., pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and was fined $500,000. U.S. District Judge David Sam in Salt Lake City said Wednesday he’s outraged federal

The former chief executive of the hospital in Jackson continues to make $25,000 a month as a consultant after her retirement. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that neither the administration nor board of trustees at St. John’s Medical Center has consulted with Pam Maples since her early retirement Oct. 31. She will continue

A pickup truck ended up teetering on a power pole’s guy wire Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson County. The driver had to be rescued by others because of the danger of it falling off. Jefferson County deputies said the man was driving east on 4200 East near Krupp Scout Camp east of Rigby and took a

An U.S. congressman said he is a conservative but also a compromiser in an interview with Local News 8 on Tuesday. ?There’s a saying I have in my office that might offend some by Henry Clay: ?Politics is not about ideological purity or moral self righteousness, it?s about governing and if you cannot compromise you

A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit from conservation groups that want to block wolf hunts that have killed more than 500 of the predators across the Northern Rockies in recent months. Wednesday’s ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says Congress had the right to intervene when it stripped protections from

A national survey conducted by AAA shows that 84 percent of the respondents have changed their driving habits or lifestyle in some way to deal with the recent spike in gas prices. Combining trips and errands was the most commonly reported cost-cutting measure with 60 percent of respondents reporting have already made this adjustment, according

A 36-year-old Orem man is accused of trying to extort sexual favors and money from an engaged male Brigham Young University student he met on Craigslist. Thirty-six-year-old Brad Ray Adams, of Orem, was charged Monday in Provo with one felony count of forcible sodomy, one count of voyeurism, and one misdemeanor count each of theft

Crews are preparing for spring in Grand Teton National Park. They began clearing snow from the Moose-Wilson Road and Teton Park Road on Monday. The work is expected to take several weeks. The roads should reopen to bikers, hikers and inline skaters in early April and to car traffic on May 1. Grassy Lake Road

Michael has worked for Local News 8 since 2006. Before coming to Idaho, he worked for KIFI’s sister station in Palm Springs California. Born and raised in the community of Hemet, Michael went on to attend college at California State University, Northridge. Michael then studied meteorology at Mississippi State University. Most of Michael’s time in

School officials in Jackson are delaying a decision on whether to screen students for alcohol before letting them in to dances and sporting events. The proposal calls for waving an alcohol wand around students at voluntary after-school events. The wands can detect if someone has been drinking but not how much. The board of Teton

School election results are in after about half a dozen districts in eastern Idaho asked voters to pass initiatives like bonds and levies on Tuesday. In the only “no” of the night, Salmon voters rejected a $13.5 million bond to build a new school for the sixth straight year. A $600,000 supplemental levy passed in

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a wind advisory for southeast Idaho. Winds are expected to blow between 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Strong gusty crosswinds may make travel difficult along Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls. Heavier vehicles should use extra caution and

School districts across eastern Idaho are counting on voters to make their voices heard at polling places across the region on Tuesday. On the ballot are several key issues: For the 6th year in a row Salmon School District 291 is asking for a $13.5 million bond to build a new school house. The Aberdeen

The Pocatello-Chubbuck District School Board filled a position Tuesday that was left vacant by a death. Frank Rash served on the board for five years before passing away in February. After conducting interviews this morning, the school board chose Jim Facer to fill the empty seat. Facer was chosen in part because board members said

2011 was a record-breaking year for Idaho agriculture. In January, we told you about big growth in the industry. Farmers took in almost $7.5 billion in 2011, up from 2010?s $5.76 billion. But those numbers don?t mean everything is coming up roses. An expert ag forecaster spoke to farmers and ag business owners about the

A Madison County man was arrested in Jefferson County after deputies said he drove his car into a pond. The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office said Tyron Dee Brown, 28, ran from his car after driving it into a settling pond early Tuesday morning. One resident heard the crash, and another at 4000 East reported a

Pocatello police said a dog was shot with a large-caliber firearm, and the man who shot the animal said it was a threat to his family. Police and animal control responded to a report of an injured dog on the 1100 block of Cedar Hollow on Tuesday afternoon. The shot dog is a black and

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After 25 years, participants of Pebble Creek’s Telemark Festival should know exactly what they’re getting into. “I come from a cross country background but this is new to me,” said contestant Ryland Mauck-Duff. The same goes for most skiers of the Classic Terrain Race because as Festival Coordinator Dana Olson says, “this is not your

Between a home invasion and an armed robbery, a slew of crimes over the weekend has Pocatello Police warning people to keep their doors and windows locked. Community Services Specialist Dianne Brush said the nice weather might mean people are opening their windows and doors, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to let your guard

Our station has confirmed with Bingham County Sheriff Dave Johnson, 30-year-old Christopher Weston Hudson was taken into custody by deputies at 4:30 a.m., on Sunday. Fort Hall Police confirmed Hudson was detained at the Fort Hall casino, before being turned over to Bingham County officers. Agencies across eastern Idaho have been looking for Hudson since

Bonneville County Deputies recovered the body of 46-year-old David Finnegan from the Snake River near the 65th South bridge Sunday afternoon. Finnegan was reported missing and believed to have drowned while trying to rescue his two dogs near Gem Lake on Dec. 9 of last year. Police said David Finnegan took his dogs for a

Blackfoot Farms has withdrawn its request for a conditional use permit that would have allowed a 70-foot steeple to be added to a proposed LDS Church building near Victor. The hearing was originally scheduled Tuesday. The county’s Planning and Zoning Commission will instead consider an amendment to its zoning ordinance to specifically address general building

A group of Blackfoot School District 55 parents wants a recall election for a member of the school board. They group has collected the signatures needed to petition an election for Peter Lipovac. The main petitioner said Lipovac violated district policy. On the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Shoshone-Bannock tribal member William Kniffin said the petition

Tuesday’s school elections could have a big impact on many Idaho students. The last Idaho falls School District bond failed almost two years ago but with no organized opposition Superintendent George Boland says he is optimistic the $53 million bond will pass. Idaho Falls School District 91 hasn’t passed a bond for more than 20

The Idaho State University women’s basketball team will play the University of Miami. The Bengals will play on Saturday in Spokane, Wash. ISU is a 14-seed team, and Miami is No. 3. The NCAA tournament game will be broadcast at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on ESPN 2 and ESPN 3.

Continuing our “Main Street Buzz” series, Eyewitness News wants to bring you stories about innovative local businesses around eastern Idaho. This time, we put the spotlight on Quigg Illuminate in Blackfoot. Sean Quigg has started an online directory for deaf and speech-impaired individuals who are seeking a qualified translator to help them through legal or

A Rexburg man was sentenced to eight years in prison following his sentencing on felony charges Monday. Madison County Prosecutor Sid Brown’s office said 7th District Judge Gregory Moeller sentenced Tanner Penrod, 25, to three to seven years in prison on charges of grand theft and two to five years on burglary charges. Penrod also