Month: March 2012

Senate lawmakers have endorsed a bill to better protect Idaho firefighters who contract cancer. The Senate voted 23-10 Monday to pass legislation…

Teton County, Wyo, commissioners are using a new Childcare Assessment to determine how to spend $2.5 million left over from its 2006 Day Care Center…

There’s a chance for flooding in Wyoming because of warm weather that’s expected to break up icy rivers. The National Weather Service in…

The House voted 59-7 to require Idaho schools to develop rules governing when student athletes must be pulled from games following a possible…

House members voted 49-13 to encourage private insurers to establish their own health insurance exchange, rather than having federal or state…

A House panel rejected a bid to raise Idaho’s cigarette tax by $1.25 per pack, with Republicans calling it social engineering. The Revenue and…

The Idaho Board of Medicine is investigating complaints that a Pocatello doctor – who is also an Idaho State University faculty member –…

Even after leaping ahead an hour, it seems like Eastern Idahoans still can’t catch up to the ever-escalating price of gas. “I think they…

Calling itself the Alliance for Property Rights and Fiscal Responsibility, a group of Bonneville County property owners is seeking a temporary…

Rexburg police said 15 vehicles have been burglarized in the Hyde Park apartments parking lot on Fifth West. Police said two vehicles were entered at…

West Valley City police have canceled an Amber Alert for a 10-year-old girl after she was found safe. Authorities issued the alert Friday afternoon…

The world’s second largest angus bull sale was held right here in Idaho Falls. Nearly 600 people attended Riverbend Ranch’s 12th annual…

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Karole Honas underwent a medical treatment earlier today, called photodynamic therapy, or a “blue light” treatment. She had to get it…

The Idaho Board of Education wants 60 percent of 25 to 34-year-olds to have some kind of post-secondary education by the year 2020. Representatives…

A new agreement between Brigham Young University-Idaho and Idaho State University will make it possible for BYU-ID s tudents to complete two degrees…

We have 25 pairs of tickets to give away to the West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo. The event will be March 16 to 18. More details are available at…

The state mental hospital in Blackfoot could be in danger of losing its accreditation due to major cuts in staffing in recent years. Rep. Fred Wood…

The flames have been extinguished at the Franklin County Grain Growers building after Wednesday’s fire, but now, the real work is just…

A Pocatello man was arrested on a Bonneville County warrant for grand theft Thursday, Idaho Falls police said. Police said James Drew Ridings, 45,…

Idaho Republicans have already selected a presidential nominee, but local campaigns are just starting to heat up ahead of the May primary. One of…

The intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street is often dubbed one of Bonneville County’s worst intersections. Now, that intersection spanning…

The Big Sky Tournament is bringing a big boost to local businesses in the Pocatello area. Members the Pocatello business community said it…

Brigham Young University-Idaho is displaying a first-edition copy of the Book of Mormon at the school library. The book was donated to BYU-Idaho more…

When Bruce Hill filed a declaration to run for Fremont County commissioner Wednesday, he thought he was running for a seat in District 1. But…

A flood watch is in effect for parts of southeastern Idaho, the National Weather Service announced Friday. Areas affected include the Caribou…

Republican Ron Paul’s dismal “Super Tuesday” performance, even in states like Idaho where he predicted he could win, shows his…

The Jackson Hole community is grieving after an avalanche killed two well-known local skiers. The bodies of Steve Romeo and Chris Onufer were found…

KIFI began as a family company in 1947. Back then, it was a radio station started by Jim Brady, the son of J. Robb Brady the owner of the Post…

Some welfare recipients could be required to undergo drug tests to qualify for benefits under a bill that has passed the Utah Legislature. Republican…

A Montana man will get prison for the 2010 robbery of Zions Bank in Rexburg. According to Madison County Prosecutor Sid Brown’s office, 7th…

A planned Internet sales tax bill may not have made it through the legislature, but the Idaho State Tax Commission says people already owe taxes on…

Law enforcement officials are searching for Chris Hudson, who is wanted on a $250,000 felony drug warrant. They surrounded an apartment on Eve Drive…

The bodies of two well-known backcountry skiers were recovered from the northern Teton Range of Grand Teton National Park. Park officials say an…

If Tuesday night was any indication, more people may be fired up about the chance to be part of early voting. Stan Bell, the first vice-chair of the…

A former New York City firefighter is sharing his story about being called to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Scott Schrimpe spoke to a…

Moderate Republicans are retiring in droves from the House, likely resulting in a further rightward tilt during the November 2012 elections. The…

The United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student recipient says he wouldn’t be who is if it weren’t for his good friends. Madison High…

The landslide victory for Mitt Romney across eastern Idaho and the entire state isn’t the only set of numbers in this process. As with any…

Smokers may have to think twice before they light up in a bar if a proposed Idaho Falls ordinance passes. Last month, several bar owners met with…

The bodies of two well known back country skiers have been recovered from the northern Teton Range of Grand Teton National Park. Park officials say…

It was a landslide victory in Bannock County on Tuesday night with Mitt Romney taking 79 percent of the vote. Ron Paul got 12 percent, Rick Santorum…

A man who pleaded guilty in connection with a Jackson bar fight will be able to stay out of jail if he avoids getting into more fights. A judge…

Bonneville School District will be holding an informational meeting to discuss their 14-million dollar bond Wednesday night. The money would be used…

A 24 year old Idaho Falls man faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving after his pickup crashed into the Summerwood…

Fire fighters worked through the night to completely put out the flames at the Franklin County Grain Growers building after a fire broke out just…

Grace Lutheran School in Pocatello is adding a 13,000-square-foot addition to the current campus. The new facility will bring day care, preschool,…

Bear Lake School District #33 will be closed Wednesday due to blowing and drifting snow that has caused bad road…

Seven Grand Teton National Park rangers were honored with the Department of Interior’s prestigious Valor Award by Secretary Ken Salazar…

Thanks to leap day, Idaho saw a 20 percent to 25 percent boost in February’s precipitation numbers. The Natural Resources Conservation Service…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is praising Idaho and Montana for successful management of gray wolves. In its 2011 Annual Report for the Northern…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is praising Idaho and Montana for successful management of gray wolves. In its 2011 Annual Report for the Northern…

A pickup truck crashed into an LDS church on Summerwood Drive. Police found 1990 Ford F-150 at 2 a.m. Tuesday. It was unoccupied, and several…

Idaho Republicans gathered throughout the state and declared Mitt Romney the winner, giving the former Massachusetts governor a landslide victory…

Twenty workers at the Hoku Materials plant in Pocatello are losing their jobs. The polysilicon manufacturer said it is working with affected workers…

A historic deal last week saw a group of water districts moving to purchase 3 Hagerman-area hatcheries. Before the deal, the hatcheries controlled…

Idaho Power Co. wants regulators to let it hike residential customers’ rates by an average of $3.56 monthly, to pay for a new natural gas power…

The IRS is warning the public to be aware of bogus refund schemes. Con artists are said to be targeting seniors citizens. Scammers are encouraging…

If you haven’t had your pet spayed or neutered, the Rexburg Animal Shelter is offering a special deal. The city received a two-year grant from…

We will have live local coverage of the GOP presidential caucus in southeastern Idaho starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Watch it…

A southeastern Idaho product is teasing taste buds nationwide: Five Guys french fries. The russet burbank potatoes come from local spud fields and…

An internal email from the Bureau of Land Management’s deputy director discusses his concerns about credit card abuse and possible time-card…

The Civic Auditorium was standing-room-only for Ron Paul’s rally Monday night, with nearly 1,900 people showing up to hear the Republican…

Although it claims it’s not collecting enough from its eastern Idaho customers to cover its power supply expenses, Rocky Mountain Power is not…

Ron Paul spoke to a full house at the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium on Monday. The GOP presidential candidate arrived a few minutes late to the event,…

Lincoln Day is an annual celebration and fund raising event for Republican party members around the country. With the Gem State’s first-ever…

The National Park Service has released an economic study that has officials at Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks pleasantly surprised. The…

On Saturday, state and federal representatives made stops in various parts of the region. “When you don’t live at the state capital or in…

Couples who attend pre-marital counseling would get a discount on their marriage license if a Utah legislator’s proposal becomes law.…

Lawmakers are battling over a proposed hunting regulation at the state house. The House Resources Committee is considering a bill that would strip…

The federal tax deadline is about a month away, so the time to get all of your receipts, w2’s and paperwork in order is rapidly shrinking. To…

Ron Paul will talk to supporters at a rally at 7 p.m. in the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium. Watch it live…

An investigation into the second of two deadly grizzly bear maulings last summer at Yellowstone National Park is unable to conclude if the same bear…

The Idaho Republican caucuses are now only a day away. Since a Republican candidate is still undecided, those still in the running are eying Idaho…

The Idaho Republican caucuses are now only a day away. Since a Republican candidate is still undecided those still in the running are eying Idaho and…

A Blackfoot man died in a car crash Monday. Greg Steely, 57, was driving a 2001 GMC 2500 north on US 93 near Milepost 113. He was alone in the car.…

A series of late-night text messages received on cell phones throughout the region have people calling the Better Business Bureau to verify if they…

Lawmakers have approved a 3.5 percent increase for Idaho’s Department of Correction, with much of the boost going to contracted medical…

Bingham County sheriff officials are investigating the shooting of 19-year-old Dakota Olesen, whom they said was shot by his 16-year-old brother in…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident. According to the sheriff’s office, Martine…

On Thursday night, the Pocatello City Council voted unanimously to approve splitting the Alameda plaza into five different plats in preparation for…

When you have to use both hands to count the number of extracurrucular activities a student is involved in, you know she’s a high achiever.…

There were more shakeups Thursday night with local legislators in Bannock and Power counties, and this time it was bipartisan. Pocatello-Chubbuck…

Idaho Falls police officers performing a welfare check arrested a woman after they said she kicked them. Amanda Nicole Rolle, 26, is charged with two…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo has announced the death of a snow leopard. Panja, a 7-year-old male, was euthanized as complications from his fibrosarcoma…

Utah based SME Steel will be shutting down operations at its Pocatello steel plant. The company said that because of lost contracts layoffs have…

Just one day after an extremely well-attended Mitt Romney rally in Idaho Falls, hype is growing over Tuesday’s first-ever Republican caucus in…

March 2 is Read Across America Day for kids all over the country. Woodland Hills Elementary went all out to celebrate. Students flocked to the…

Local governments are putting some extra effort into keeping rivers clean, and some business groups are also joining the call for cleaner water. ISU…

Several car dealerships in Bonneville County recently suffered thousands of dollars in damage when a number of vehicles were vandalized with what…

Mormon church leaders say the church’s policy of not performing posthumous baptisms of Holocaust victims and others unrelated to its members…

Idaho firefighters who get cancer they think is caused on the job are a step closer to winning stronger workers compensation protections.…

Documents released Friday show that Josh Powell told social workers in Washington he liked to take pictures of strangers’ legs in public…

A bill to require drug testing for participants in a state welfare program has cleared its first hurdle in the Wyoming Senate. The Senate’s…

A high-ranking LDS church official will address the church?s young adult members from Rexburg on Sunday. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the…

Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot is in the national spotlight amid accusations that he threatens journalists to make negative reports about him go…

A gun safe and several guns were stolen from a home on Easy Street, Idaho Falls police said Thursday. The victim reported that sometime between…

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited southeastern Idaho and was greeted by what is reportedly one of the largest rallies yet on his campaign…

A group is traveling the state, trying to help people understand what the Affordable Care Act means for health care in Idaho. At it’s core,…