Month: April 2012

Students said they’re used to taking pop quizzes and tests, but they’re glad they only have to take the four-hour SAT once a year. Nearly 17,000 public school juniors across Idaho took part in the first Idaho SAT School Day today. State law is implementing new graduation requirements to help students feel better prepared to

We’re giving away two sets of four tickets to the East Idaho Kids Fair. The fair is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kingston Plaza, 1545 W. Broadway in Idaho Falls. The tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for children under 3. For more

The University of Idaho’s student body president says more than 6,300 signatures were collected on a petition asking the state Board of Education to reconsider removing the proposed term “flagship” from the school’s updated mission statement. Samantha Perez implored trustees Wednesday to revisit their decision, prompting a chuckle when noting more people signed the petition

Two people were injured shortly before noon Wednesday in a dirt bike crash, Bonneville County deputies said. The accident occurred in the Ammon foothills, where the terrain is very rough. A male and a female, both under 18, were involved. Both wore riding gear and helmets. People riding with them said they came over the

Hundreds of people in Idaho Falls got to experience the historic Ellis Island as an immigrant on Tuesday night, thanks to some gifted and talented students. Idaho Falls School District 91’s Program for Academic and Creative Education, or PACE, turned Sunnyside Elementary into a mock-up of America’s most famous immigration station. After studying the subject

The cause of death of a teen found dead in Cheyenne’s rail yards in January will be listed as undetermined. The body of Alexander Frye was found with a single gunshot wound to his forehead after searches by hundreds of volunteers. Initially it was suspected that he killed himself, perhaps because of bullying, but a

Parts of the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City have been damaged after a small fire triggered a deluge from a sprinkler system. Salt Lake City Fire Department officials say the sprinklers had already doused the flames when crews responded about 8:15 p.m. Monday. But the system had dumped thousands of gallons of water

Tax filing day has arrived and people said they’ve already been day dreaming about what they would do if they received a refund. Waiting in line at the post office to mail tax returns is the perfect time to wonder what to spend your refund money on. Since 2010, federal tax refunds have averaged about

It may not even be on voters’ radar yet, but the May 15 Idaho primary is coming up fast. Commissioners wrapped up a lengthy redistricting process in late January, and voters could arrive at the polls to find themselves in completely different precincts this year. One eastern Idaho county is making it easier for folks

Anthony Blake Viles, 27, of Pocatello is being charged in the death of his son, 6-year-old Afton Allison. The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office made the announcement at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Deputy Chief Prosecutor Vic Pearson said that when a child under 12 dies as a result of aggravated battery, it automatically becomes a case of

A 16-year-old Utah boy charged in a plot to blow up his high school has pleaded guilty and is being sentenced to six months in a secure youth center. The Roy High School student appeared in juvenile court Tuesday and entered the plea to a charge of possession of a weapon of mass destruction. Police

Emergency responders across Utah held the largest earthquake drill in state history on Tuesday with mass evacuations, mock patients at hospitals and the Utah National Guard deploying 400 soldiers. Even Gov. Gary Herbert played a role, announcing the mock disaster. He said emergency officials tested their communications and found some coordination problems. The drill scenario

The city of Ririe will get some financial help to prepare a drinking water system facility plan and accompanying environmental documents. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has approved a drinking water planning grant for $25,000. IDEQ said the project will evaluate Ririe’s current drinking water system and identify deficiencies and improvements needed to meet

Two scams are making their way into the homes and phones of local people, and police want you to know what to look for. The first scam is a text that appears to be from Walmart, saying that the recipient has won a gift card and should go to a website and buy to redeem

A 46-year-old former Utah emergency room technician is headed for a jury trial after police say he was caught performing a sex act on an unconscious patient. The Herald Journal reports (http://bit.ly/JsPvcL) Hal Lavaun Weston of Laketown will go to trial Aug. 30 and 31. He has pleaded not guilty to forcible sodomy in connection

Afton Allison, 6, was a little boy with “sugar and grits,” who liked fire trucks and wanted to be a soldier like his step-father, Afton’s mother, Jessica Wrigley, said about her son during a candlelight vigil Monday night. More than 50 people came out to Ross Park to honor and remember Afton during the vigil.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the boy killed in a shooting accident. The sheriff’s office said the 14-year-old boy was William Rees. Deputies and rescuers responded Saturday evening to a call in the Teton/Newdale area following reports of a boy shot in the abdomen. They said Monday the wound was

Utah’s Mormon population has held steady for the past three years following about two decades of slow decline. About 62.2 percent of Utah residents were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2011, which is up a negligible amount from 62.1 percent in 2009 and 2010. University of Utah demographer Pam

A 6-year-old Pocatello boy has died of injuries allegedly sustained at the hands of his father last week. The boy, whose name has not yet been released, was transported to Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City last Thursday. Bannock County Prosecutor Mark Hiedeman confirmed the boy died at the hospital Sunday night. The

Eleven after-school programs across the state are getting a boost with $1.5 million in grants from Idaho’s Department of Education. Six of those programs are in eastern Idaho. The ultimate goal of each 21st Century Community Learning Centers is to raise student achievement. Third grade at Adams Elementary had ended more than two hours earlier,

Like most great ideas, this collaboration came out the simplest tasks — a weekly run for dairy at Reed’s Dairy Farm. Alan Reed, President of Reed’s Dairy remembers the day it came to life. “Cocoa bean came to us and they were interested in making an ice cream that had the same flavor as their

The Tautphaus Park Zoo is getting in touch with its creative side for a unique new fundraiser. She’s not an emperor penguin, but anyone who has met Makena the penguin will tell you she’s a princess. “Makena is incredibly special,” said zoo superintendent Beth Rich. “She’s very popular within the flock, and with the public.”

A battle over a road is under way in Custer County. County commissioners are leading the effort to open a portion of Herd Creek Road, which has been blocked by the Bureau of Land Management since 1999. On Sunday, county leaders said they used a loader to move the boulders and a mound of dirt

Idaho National Laboratory fire officials said the fire on the roof of a building at the Materials and Fuels Complex is out. The fire is believed to have occurred while workers were welding on the roof of the building on Monday afternoon. The building was evacuated and all employees are safe, Benjamin said. The INL

A bank could soon take over the site of a long-stalled development project in downtown Jackson. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that Jackson Hole Capital Partners has been trying to build a mixed-use development on the vacant lot for almost four years now. Now, First Interstate Bank has informed town officials that the

The Bonneville School Board will spend $1.3 million to buy the former Cal Ranch Distribution Center on the west side of Hitt Road. District spokesman Guy Bliesner says the 36,000 square foot building will be used to house the district’s maintenance and food services. It will also provide a centralized storage facility. He says the

A man is in critical condition following a Saturday evening shootout with law enforcement. According to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on the 900-block of 3rd Street in McCammon following reports of gunshots fired. Deputies said Dennis Allen Buzzell, 51, had a weapon when they arrived. Deputies then secured and

A burglar got inside two businesses in Pocatello by throwing a hammer through doors, said police. At about 2 a.m. Monday, the man entered Lowes at 650 Bullock Street and walked toward the cash register. He fled as soon as the interior alarm sounded. The man is described as a white male in mid or

A car driven by 50-year-old Marlin Schlenker of Jefferson County came to rest after running into the corner of a garage. The victim ran off the side of Highway 48 heading toward Ririe, over-corrected and then crossed the road before coming to a stop on impact with a house. Jefferson County Deputies, Rigby Quick Response

A mule deer with a history of attacking people has been killed, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced Monday. The buck was killed April 7. It was suspected of being the same animal that attacked Sue Panter in September when she was out walking near her home. She was saved by Michael Vaughn

Grace Lutheran Church took its first step on Sunday in what’s said to be a much-needed expansion. With one prayer and three digs, all of Sunday’s attending congregation at Grace Lutheran had a hand in breaking ground. The expansion will be home to the school’s early learning center and will allow the school to add

Idaho Democrats caucused across the state today. Unlike Republicans who had big decisions to make in a tight presidential nomination contest, the priority for members of the blue party was selecting delegates for the state convention. From a show of hands in Bannock County to individual “ayes” in Bonneville, Democrats declared unanimous support for President

Idaho Fish and Game Department personnel have captured and removed two mountain lions from the Gibson Jack area of Pocatello. The young mountain lions were very thin and dehydrated. Regional Fish and Game authorities say a female weighed only 15 pounds and the male 20 pounds. Both were taken to a holding facility, where they

A Rigby man was arrested Thursday night on charges of aggravated assault, felony malicious injury to property and felony driving under the influence after a fight in Idaho Falls. Shortly after 9 p.m., police responded to a home on the 200 block of Colonial Way regarding a disturbance in progress. When police arrived, witnesses said

A 26-year-old Pocatello man is being held in the Bannock County jail on charges of felony injury to a child after admitting to striking his 6-year-old son, police said. The suspect is identified as Anthony Blake Viles. The boy was flown to Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City with undisclosed injuries. Pocatello Police

Police said an Idaho Falls man dragged another man five and a half blocks down the street with his car. Adam Keith Rhoades, 25, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery after police responded to a personal injury accident at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, police found the 42-year-old victim sitting inside a home,

Thursday was night two of the Western Frontier Pro Rodeo, and after Wednesday night’s Extreme Bulls event, it was also the first night of regular rodeo in Holt Arena. It was also Tough Enough to Wear Pink night. Don’t let Bob Dickman’s long black beard fool you. “I’m big enough, I’m tough enough, I think

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Idaho Falls police are looking for the man that robbed the Wells Fargo Bank on Friday morning and said they have multiple persons of interest in the case. Police said a white man entered the bank, at 305 First St., around 10:46 a.m. Police said he handed a note to the teller demanding money. The

After taking hundreds of public comments, the Environmental Protection Agency has come to their final decision on how to clean-up the FMC superfund site. The EPA said elemental phosphate and radio nucleides have severerely contaminated the site just outside Pocatello. “The FMC site is a contaminated site that does pose risks to both people and

Rain or shine, the Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls will be open for business. Visitors can expect to see brand-new faces at the zoo, including baby wallabies poking their heads out of their mother’s pouches, and the new white-faced whistling ducks in with the flamingos and their new pool. Some new additions to the

How does a person get a 4.327 grade point average? By getting straight A’s, including in AP classes. It’s quite an accomplishment, but one that this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award recipient has achieved. Casey Davis of Idaho Falls High School is also just one of 500 semi-finalists nationwide for the National

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Utah has the lowest percentage of high school students who are taught about condoms. The Salt Lake Tribune reports 11 percent of students are taught about the efficacy of condoms, where to get them and the importance of using them consistently and correctly. The CDC surveyed public

Idaho Republicans caucused last month, and now it’s the Democrats’ turn. Members of the Gem State’s blue party will meet this weekend to cast a vote for President Barack Obama, or if they’re unhappy with the status quo, they may choose not to commit. But, local leaders said the main purpose is electing delegates to

Did you know that several amateur radio enthusiasts took part in Wednesday disaster drill exercise throughout Eastern Idaho? You probably know them better as ham radio operators, but do you know what?s special about the hobby? Ah, the familiar sound of a worldwide, well-loved hobby that dates back ages — ham radio. It’s a unique

Tall structures should be in cities. That is the finding of the Teton County, Idaho, Planning and Zoning Commission. The recommendation now goes on to the Board of County Commissioners. County Planner Angie Rutherford said the planning board would allow for turbine-tech windmills and cell towers if they are permitted by conditional-use permits, but took

State police say a dust storm that reduced visibility caused an 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in south-central Idaho that sent at least two people to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash happened at around 5 p.m. Wednesday near Kasota Road, north of Burley. The eastbound lanes of the interstate were blocked for more

Agricultural economists said price inputs have fluctuated over the last couple of years for Eastern Idaho farmers. Year after year, farmers face the same challenges when it comes time to prepare crops. Weather and market prices are two things out of their control. Agricultural economists said over the last two to three years, the price

A Roberts woman’s mad dash to the hospital was interrupted by the delivery of her baby in an Idaho Falls parking lot. Baby Burns let out a big yawn Wednesday afternoon with good reason. He came into the world weeks ahead of schedule. “There was absolutely no stopping him,” said mom Maude Burns. “He chose

United States Postal Service workers are rallying across the country in protest of a Senate bill they said would destroy the Postal Service. Dozens turned out in Pocatello and Idaho Falls on Thursday afternoon, waving signs not only to send a message to Congress, but also to raise awareness among local people. The National Association

Demand for electric cars is expected to go up in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. The NRCC crunches numbers when it comes to how much energy our region consumes, and they’re beginning to factor in a new type of appliance. ?One of the most interesting new sources of demand

A brand new animal shelter could be coming to Pocatello if voters approve a bond. The 40-year-old, run-down animal shelter has seen better days. “There’s a critical need for a new animal shelter. Ours is in deplorable shape,? City Councilman Steve Brown said. There are holes, cracks, and corrosion all over the facility. Staff said

Recent earthquakes on the West Coast have prompted many questions about the possibilities of earthquakes occurring in eastern Idaho. Researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey said three earthquakes have been recorded off the West Coast of North America. The coasts of Mexico, Oregon and central California fell victim to the tremors. Local geologists said much

The Wrangler Million Dollar Tour is back in town. Tuesday night, the Pocatello Frontier Rodeo Association got things off the ground with the annual rodeo kickoff party. The rodeo queens cut the ribbon, and it was official: The Western Frontier Pro Rodeo is here. Miss Rodeo Idaho 2012 Caitlin Thornton said she is excited to

Some Idaho Falls Power customers will be without electricity when the utility updates power lines Sunday. IFP said the outage will affect customers along the south side of Lomax and the north side of First, from Northgate Mile to North Fanning Avenue. Work is expected to begin at 5:30 a.m. and end by 10 a.m.

The idea of bio-fuel has been around for a long time, but at Idaho State University, they are actually using it. The maintenance department runs its recycling pick-up truck entirely on bio-diesel, and now the idea is part of the classroom. It all started with one man’s goal to go green. The engine on the

One local 12-year-old boy is ready to ride after a local business surprised him with a new motocross bike on Wednesday night. Kaden Powell was riding his first motocross bike in his first race a couple of weeks ago, when the bike’s motor fell out. Powell got the bike only after working hard to get

A trucker from southeastern Idaho has claimed a $250,000 Mega Millions prize, but he hasn’t quit his day job just yet. Joseph Graham’s winning ticket matched the first five numbers of the March 23 national lottery drawing – all but the Mega Ball. But Graham says he waited so long to cash in his winning

Domestic violence is never a savory topic in any community, but Idaho Falls is taking a turn at tackling the touchy issue. The Domestic Violence Center is testing a pilot program to raise awareness, particularly among young male athletes. The program starts with men. Because women have traditionally been on the forefront of abuse prevention,

What would happen if a large-scale disaster hit eastern Idaho? It?s a question law enforcement and relief agencies across the region have been trying to answer in a series of earthquake and other disaster preparedness drills over the past two days. Wednesday?s activity at Hillcrest High School in Ammon was not a ?mass-casualty? drill ?

The City of Pocatello is in the middle of a nationwide search for a new police chief. It seems the prospect of becoming Pocatello’s next police chief is pretty popular. “There’s been 37 applicants, all the way from New York, to Florida, to Washington state,? Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said. J.R. Miller retired as Chief

A flock of pink flamingos showed up in the flower beds of the Idaho Falls City Hall Annex, and no, they aren’t escapees from the zoo. The birds are part of a Relay for Life fundraiser and will be making the rounds. For $10, the flamingos will be removed, and for another $5, you can

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter allowed the final three bills on his desk to become law without his signature. Among the measures: A bill that restores funding protections for schools with enrollment declines, but shifts the cost of the program to the districts. Idaho previously allowed shrinking districts to keep 99 percent of the funding that

A Shelley man pulled over for reckless driving was arrested after he was found to be under the influence of alcohol, driving without privileges and in possession of stolen credit cards, Idaho Falls police said. Officers stopped Lewis N. Johnson, 29, at Yellowstone and B at 2 a.m. Tuesday. After Lewis was arrested on a

High winds across eastern Idaho a couple weeks ago left a lasting impression on one Idaho Falls building. Some extensive damage to the eastern wall of the Great Harvest Bread Company downtown exposed a chapter of city history, frozen in time. “It really is like a hidden treasure,” said Great Harvest owner John Van Orman.

State Superintendent of Education Tom Luna is road-tripping across the Gem State this week on a post-legislative tour. On Tuesday, Luna met with parents, teachers, and administrators in Idaho Falls to talk about the budget and his Students Come First plan. A year ago the laws had just passed after weeks of protesting. Luna’s car

If you’re a Falls Water customer, you may soon see higher numbers on your monthly bill. That’s because the company wants to raise its rates by more than 25 percent. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission held a workshop Tuesday evening, so Falls Water could explain its ideas to customers. Commissioners will ultimately decide on the

A Fremont County man sits in jail after a judge found him guilty of lewd conduct with a child on Tuesday. Charles Housley, the defendant in the case, was sentenced with up to 15 years in the Idaho state penitentiary for events that happened eight years ago with a child in his care. Housely was

There are new developments on Tuesday in the sexual abuse case against former Snake River Junior High principal Christopher Cox. Cox is charged with 3 counts of sex abuse of a minor child under 16, and he stood before district court judge Gregory Moeller in Blackfoot on Tuesday to be arraigned on those charges. A

The Pocatello School District is getting close to finishing a new building that will help open a new middle school and solve overcrowding in elementary school classrooms. The New Horizon Center will give a new home to Pocatello’s alternative high school. “There’s a lot of safety issues and supervision issues in mind. It’s a very

One school district in the upper valley has received funding from the state to make classrooms more modern. For the Sugar-Salem School District, providing students and teachers with the latest in technology and computer software is of utmost importance. School officials said these tools allow teachers to build lesson plans, incorporate digital content into those

What started out as a welfare check led to the arrest of a man Blackfoot police said was growing dozens of marijuana plants in his home. At 7:15 p.m. Monday, officers responded to an address on North University for a welfare check. The homeowner had not been seen all day, and according to the caller,

Rexburg police are investigating a fire that damaged a single-wide trailer home in Rexburg on Monday night. Police said they believe two boys, both under the age of 10, intentionally tried to start several fires inside the trailer. A Madison County deputy was first on the scene and tried to fight the flames until the

The Pocatello Visitor’s Center is now open every day of the week for the summer, and is unveiling a whole new look. The volunteers who are keeping the center alive are also about to unveil a new website to promote tourism in the Gate City. After the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau lost funding in 2010,

A firearm was brandished Saturday night when four people got impatient and robbed the Jet Stop at the Pocatello Regional Airport, police said. Pocatello Police Department spokesperson Diane Brush said Pablo Orlando Jimenez, 25, Rebecca Mabe, 35, Edwardo Lopez Jaramillo, 46, and a minor were waiting in line at the Jet Stop. A clerk said

Emergency personnel are preparing for the worst this week in what they’re calling a “Groundhog’s Day” exercise. Everyone from The Salvation Army to high school students is jumping on-board to learn what to do in the case of earthquakes, which is a threat to our region. The Bonneville County Courthouse will be the first place

The race for Fremont County prosecutor is getting ugly, as a spat over campaign sign placement is turning into a political brawl. Supporters of Karl Lewies for Fremont County prosecutor woke up Easter Sunday to an email about his opponent, incumbent Joette Lookabaugh. It read, “Thought you might enjoy knowing about the incumbent’s yard sign

An Idaho Falls police officer’s son charged in a series of knifepoint burglaries was sentenced to one year in prison, but with some stipulations. Andrew Knoelk is developmentally disabled and defense attorney Laurie Gaffney argued Monday for probation and release to an intensely monitored halfway house. Ultimately, Judge Dane Watkins Jr. decided to impose a

A cross-country road trip is making a stop in eastern Idaho, with a special message for high school kids. Road Trip Nation is teaming up with the College Board to talk to kids at Rigby High School about taking the SAT?s. This is just one part of a long journey to encourage students to achieve

One of seven defendants in the Christmas Day stabbing death of 20-year-old Buck Garner was denied a reconsideration of his five-year prison sentence Monday. Ryan Morgan, 19, was sentenced in March for his part in a fight that took place on the other side of the room the day Garner was stabbed. He has been

As the weather warms, backhoes, front loaders, and the rest of the heavy machinery family start to show up around eastern Idaho. In fact, new home construction numbers are way up in Idaho Falls. “I think a lot of people are tired of the bad economy and are trying to make some improvements,” said Idaho

Federal officials are trying to figure out the source of radioactive particles at the Idaho National Laboratory advanced test reactor complex after a contractor came across traces of cesium and cobalt on construction debris. “It may have come from some past decontamination and demolition projects that we’ve done at that particular site where we’ve torn

This year, the Highland High School speech and debate team took first at the district competitions, and now, the team is preparing to go to the state competition and send five of its students to two national competitions. To raise money, the team stayed up for 24 hours this weekend honing their skills in front

On Sunday in Idaho Falls, one local minister provided an Easter message of inner peace to her congregation, and the eastern Idaho community. In a small church, on a quiet downtown street, the Unitarian Universalist congregation sings Bob Dylan’s peaceful protest anthem, Blowin’ in the Wind. The song asks, “How many times can a man

The fall happened in Granite Canyon, along the outer boundary of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Officials said Josh Tatman, 31, of Jackson, fell about 300 feet while back country skiing. He still managed to call for help on his cell phone. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patrol responded to the scene, where they were

The Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Events Center is slated to open this summer, and now, construction at the hotel is in full swing. The 156-room hotel is jam-packed with amenities and surprises designed to immerse guests in the Shoshone-Bannock culture without them even knowing it. The front doors of the hotel open to the frames of

In Chubbuck, a community is rallying around a family to help a sick infant. Mason and Amanda Oswald welcomed little Maysa into the world three months ago, but soon found out Maysa’s life wouldn’t be easy. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. “It’s hard enough having a new baby as it is, but having one

Eastern Idaho’s biggest Easter egg hunt was in Idaho Falls Saturday morning. Hundreds of kids ran around Tautphaus Park this morning, all aiming to get a good amount of eggs in their Easter baskets. Motivated by candy and prizes, all of the nearly 17,000 eggs were claimed within minutes. “We tripled the size this year,

The owner of Carrillo’s Tax in Idaho Falls broke her silence Friday evening after a raid by the IRS on Thursday. When April Carrillo received a phone call Thursday morning around 10 a.m., she didn’t expect it to be the IRS. “They can go through all the files they need to, but if they needed

A property-rental scam is showing up around eastern Idaho, and it has already cheated a handful of people out of hundreds of dollars. Our station uncovered the so-called “money order” rental scam after a call from a local property manager. The scam takes advantage of would-be renters and property management companies by literally copying and

The Census Bureau recently released records from the 1940 census and the information has many people curious as to what they’ll be able to find. So many people logged onto the Census Bureau’s website when the information was first released on Monday, that the server temporarily crashed. Ned Sweat, Director of the LDS Church’s Family

The Shelley-Firth Fire District is asking voters to approve a $1.7 million bond this May because the volunteer-based departments said there’s just not enough space. If the bond is approved, the Shelley fire station would be completely rebuilt, and Firth would see about $300,000 in upgrades. So what’s the cost to taxpayers? Shelley Fire Chief

A Pocatello woman died after a car crash at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in Oneida County, said Sheriff JP Semrad. Osato Takashra, 89, was traveling south on Arbon Valley Road when she drifted off of the road and over-corrected. It caused her vehicle to roll, and Takashra was ejected from her vehicle, Semrad said. She was

Community leaders in Pocatello met on Friday to focus on fighting against what they called an area epidemic of child abuse. At Portneuf Medical Center, doctors and nurses see far too many abused children come through their doors. “It’s very hard. It’s very traumatic for the families. It’s very traumatic for the nurses, and it

A BYU-Idaho student is asking for the public?s help in locating a large sum of cash that was stolen from her purse. Freshman Leeza Pearl said about $2,000 in cash were taken from her purse Monday during a fundraiser at Sugar-Salem High School. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Madison County Sheriff?s Office

Brigham Young University-Idaho will hold its commencement ceremonies Friday night, and 1,674 students will be awarded 1,691 degrees. That?s 180 more graduates than in winter 2011. Of the diplomas to be handed out, 1,073 are bachelor?s degrees, and 618 are associate degrees. Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The corporation that oversees many businesses for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a new chief operating officer. The Deseret News reports Thursday (http://bit.ly/HhyAig ) that Keith McMullin is being appointed as CEO of the Deseret Management Corporation, a for-profit arm of the Mormon Church. McMullin previously served as a member of

A Bonneville deputy has died from injuries he suffered in a boating accident Wednesday on Mud Lake. Mark Weaver, 46, of Hamer, a deputy with the Corrections Division of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office for six years, was recovered from Mud Lake on Wednesday. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911

IRS agents raided a building on Anderson Street at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, but they would not say why. The building houses a tax service, Carrillo’s Tax Service, which caters to the Hispanic community, and a laundromat. Workers at a car dealership next door said they saw agents with weapons rush into the building Thursday