Month: May 2012

The attorney representing an Idaho death row inmate scheduled to die in two weeks says he has passed a polygraph test that proves he’s innocent. Richard Albert Leavitt was convicted of the 1984 brutal murder of Blackfoot resident Danette Elg. Proseuctors said he stabbed her repeatedly and then cut out her sexual organs. He is

The attorney representing an Idaho death row inmate scheduled to die in two weeks says he has passed a polygraph test that proves he’s innocent. Richard Albert Leavitt was convicted of the 1984 brutal murder of Blackfoot resident Danette Elg. Prosecutors said he stabbed her repeatedly and then cut out her sexual organs. He is

As part of their final school day, seniors at West Jefferson High School in Terreton issued a challenge to leave cars at home. Instead, they turned to bicycles and other modes of transportation. The school’s parking lot Friday featured about eight cars along with an assortment of horses, ORVs, bikes and one unicycle. One student

A Bingham Memorial Hospital employee says administrators instructed her to clear expired drugs out of the Medical Office Building during an audit by the Joint Commission. That’s the organization that accredits and certifies health care programs. Brandi Seal said she’s going on the record because the public has a right to know if the hospital

Twenty-nine Sandpoint High School students got one final lesson before graduation – you’ll pay for a senior class prank that damages the school. Sandpoint Police Chief Mark Lockwood tells The Spokesman-Review the students took a counselor’s keys and entered the building about a week ago. Surveillance video revealed they urinated in the school, put Vaseline

It’s graduation season and with hundreds of high school seniors receiving their diplomas this week and next, many parents might be wondering how their teens will celebrate. That’s where a student and parent organized after-party called a “lock-in” comes into the picture. Organizers said these drug and alcohol free parties give graduates the chance to

The new Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Events Center is about eight weeks away from opening to the public, and now, the back of the house is finally coming together. It’s the part of the hotel that most people will never really get the chance to see, but on Wednesday, hotel staff showed off its attention to

A passing motorist is credited for pulling a man from a burning vehicle just before it burst into flame. Idaho State Police say a car driven by 48 year old Scott Mann of Pocatello was west bound on US 30 near the I-15 junction when he struck a guardrail on the interstate overpass at about

Some local energy experts say many in east Idaho could cut their power bills nearly in half by changing a few habits. With power tools, welding, and massive fabrication machines, Diversified Metal Products in Idaho Falls uses a whole lot of juice. “Oh yeah, we use on the order of about $7,000 a month in

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead said he plans to review state agency proposals for how to trim their budgets by 8 percent in the fiscal year that begins in July of next year. Falling natural gas prices recently prompted Mead to direct state government agencies to double the 4-percent cuts that the Wyoming Legislature had demanded.

Yellowstone National Park is ready for another summer season. All park entrances are open, and the road over Dunraven Pass linking Canyon Village and Tower Fall is scheduled to open on Friday morning. Also set to open Friday is the Beartooth Highway, which connects the communities of Red Lodge and Cooke City, Mont., and the

A local family is devastated after losing everything in a house fire, but they are also looking for answers. The home just north of Groveland in Bingham County caught fire Tuesday afternoon. Spiegel said the fire stared in the corner of her living room. It was a frantic few moments as she called 911, rushing

The turnout was nothing short of spectacular as Stevens-Henager College opened the doors of its new Idaho Falls campus to the public. Nestled in the Snake River Landing, it?s been holding classes for about 200 students for the past two months, but now it?s ready for more. ?I think it’s really important to have this

Paramedics in Pocatello say they are overwhelmed trying to keep up with an ever increasing amount of emergencies. “We’ve reached the breaking point where we can’t do anymore with the efficiency. It’s coming to the point where we can’t provide the kind of service we would like with the amount of resources we have,? Paramedic

A modeling and talent agency has made its way to Idaho Falls in search of children and young adults with the hope of fame and stardom. For 14-year-old Brittney McNeely, singing is one of her passions. When she heard an advertisement on the radio for the John Robert Powers School System, she said she begged

Idaho Falls School District 91’s annual “Blazing A Trail To Literacy” program just wrapped up, and students who read the most books during the school year got a ride to class from local firefighters. Among the winners is Spencer Glass of Longfellow Elementary School, who has been trying to win a ride on a fire

Any lack of moisture is cause for a red flag in eastern Idaho. Our vast agricultural economy depends on it. Above the trees and the rooftops, blanket of shade and potential buckets of water float through the sky — rolling, fluffy clouds. “Clouds like this, they’re actually a little bit bigger, they have more development,

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has tapped the Idaho superintendent of education for the Education Policy Advisory Group. According to a news release from Romney?s campaign, Tom Luna will be part of a group composed of people ?with deep and diverse experience in a variety of roles across K-12 education, postsecondary education, and workforce training

Fremont County Treasurer Patricia McCoy announced her retirement from the post to the county Republican Central Committee Wednesday night. Her resignation was effective today. McCoy has served as county treasurer since 1986. She began working for Fremont County in 1975. McCoy changed from the Democratic to Republican party in 2010. Fremont County Republican Central Committee

Liz Cheney and her husband have just closed on a two-story log home in Jackson Hole, a purchase likely to fuel speculation that the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney might have political aspirations in her family’s home state of Wyoming. Public records filed Wednesday reveal the home purchase in Wilson, a posh enclave

A proposal from the Town of Jackson was among 36 grant applications reviewed by the Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors in Pinedale Thursday. The town is seeking a $250 thousand community enhancement grant for the first phase of improvements at the Snow King Convention and Event Center. The Council panel recommended the State Lands

A 24-year-old Fort Hall woman was killed in a one-vehicle crash about six miles east of Shoshoni, Wyo. The accident occurred May 18. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported the death Thursday. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said the victim?s was Jovan Willow. She was a passenger in a car driven by 18-year-old Lehi Aoah of Fort

A Boise girl who has battled illness through high school and is four electives shy of graduating is being denied the opportunity to walk across the stage with her Timberline High School classmates at graduation. KTVB-TV reports Haylee Winters plans to finish her credits over the summer, but school officials won’t make an exception to

A Pocatello doctor has created an anti-texting phone app to save lives. The app, available at Google Play (formerly the Android Marketplace), registers when a person is going more than 15 mph and then locks the phone. It can’t make or receive texts, but will only allow you to make a 911 call. The idea

Police in Kellogg, Idaho, say a man committed suicide in a car, and the bullet passed through his body and struck the driver of the vehicle. Officers were called to the scene near Interstate 90 early Wednesday morning, and found the passenger of the vehicle dead and the driver severely injured. Police say the passenger

Tied races for local Republican seats in two Idaho counties were decided by the flip of a coin, underscoring the importance of voting – especially in close local races during primary elections with sparse turnout. Thomas Lowther won the flip of the 50-cent piece in Twin Falls County on Monday, deciding his race with Don

Saving money by couponing has become a necessity for some people lately. For others, it is an obsession. Americans love the thrill of saving money, and now a local couple is actually making a living from teaching people how to do this. Savings.com is sponsoring Idaho Falls natives Cassie and Alex Michael as they teach

We’re learning that while Idaho’s unemployment rate as a state is improving, southeastern Idaho’s rate is not. The April jobs report is interesting because southeast Idaho as a whole usually outperforms the rest of the state when it comes to unemployment rates, but not this time around. Pocatello’s jobless rate rose from 7.2 percent to

Medicare patients at a local care facility have less than two weeks to find a new place to live. Federal funding for Medicare has been terminated for the Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center. Stephanie Magill, with the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid, confirms the facility has undergone multiple inspections due to complaints from beneficiaries

Boise’s mayor says police have recovered all 14 racing bicycles stolen by thieves who raided the trailer of a professional cycling team that is trying to get its top rider to the 2012 London Olympics. Mayor Dave Bieter said the bicycles appear to be in good shape. A police department spokesman says the bicycles were

As Memorial Day approaches, folks in Pocatello are preparing the annual Field of Heroes. Volunteers are spending days creating a scaled-down version of Arlington National Cemetery outside Century High School. Each of the crosses represents an American soldier whose life was lost in Iraq or Afghanistan. Each cross is placed with precision to create row

The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office now has a homicide investigation on its hands. A body was found in a crawl space under the Alpine Garden Inn in downtown Burley on Friday, and an autopsy completed Monday revealed that the man was former inn employee Russ Taft, 54. The autopsy showed that Taft died of blunt

Officials with Boise State University say a mountain lion that has been seen in southeast Boise over the past couple of days has been shot and killed. The cougar spotted on the Green Belt north of Bronco Stadium and was shot by police around midnight Monday after it was seen feeding from a garbage bin

A Magna man’s roommates have been arrested after police say they tied him up, stapled his lips shut, and tortured him with a power tool over the weekend. Police tell The Salt Lake Tribune the roommates accused the 41-year-old man of provoking other people to threaten them with guns on the street. Unified Police Lt.

Wyoming’s April unemployment rate held steady at 5.3% while seasonally employment remained virtually unchanged from March. While most county unemployment rates decreased last month, the exception was Teton County, where the unemployment rate rose from 6.6 percent in March to 11.2 percent in April, the highest in the state. Wyoming Research and Planning Chief Economist

While the Bingham Memorial Hospital board of directors says it is giving a strong vote of confidence to CEO Louis Kraml and senior managers, our station continues to hear concerns from past and present employees. We obtained a BMH press release that was sent to the Idaho State Journal. In it, Lee Kniffen, chair of

A pesky brush fire kept the Jefferson Central Fire District busy most of Monday.It began around 2 p.m. at 4110 E. 550 North near Rigby of unknown causes. Firefighters struggled to contain the fire until they felt it was under control at 8 p.m. But brisk winds rekindled the fire at midnight and firefighters remained

Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Roberts is back open after high winds caused blowing dust. Idaho Transportation Department said the road was closed from milepost 119 to 134. It was closed for about six hours on Tuesday. Wind gusts were reported between 40 and 50 mph in the Idaho Falls and Roberts area.

About 100 employees of Hoku Materials in Pocatello have been laid off, the company announced Tuesday. Hoku Corporation cited financial difficulties at the polysilicon plant, which was not yet in commercial operation. Due to the delinquency of unpaid construction obligations, liens have been filed against the plant, and some lienholders have begun foreclosure proceedings in

Memorial Day Weekend is close, marking the summer’s first three-day weekend and the start of the summer travel season. From Malad to Island Park, all but two of Eastern Idaho’s campgrounds are open for overnight stays. With no work or school on Monday, many break for the outdoors to enjoy mother nature. AAA predicts the

Idahoans have made another “best-of” list. This time, for how well we manage our money. Kiplinger’s Magazine gives Idaho the #3 spot on its list of money-smart states. “I have a spreadsheet with my expenses on there, and added expenses that do come up each month,” said Sam Ellsworth. Ellsworth only gets paid once a

A home in Blackfoot is a total loss after it went up in flames Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews are investigating the cause of the blaze at 407 W. 308 North. They say no one was hurt. Neighbors said there was a lack of water to fight the blaze.

Officials in south-central Idaho have opened a homicide investigation after a body found in the crawl space of a Burley motel was identified as a motel employee who went missing on May 4. Cassia County officials say the body of 54-year-old Russ Taft was found on May 18 under the office of the Alpine Garden

Two good Samaritans helped turn a potentially life-threatening car crash into a minor accident Monday. Rigby said say the near head-on accident happened at about 5:40 p.m. at the intersection of 4000 East and 300 North. They say a 16-year-old girl was eastbound and turning left onto 4000 East and drove into the path of

He was born in Blackfoot and raised in Eastern Idaho. He started his own international chemical company and eventually went on to become one of the richest men in the world. Jon Huntsman Sr., tells me how he got there and why he wants to give it all back to those who need it most.

Officials with Boise State University say a mountain lion that has been seen in southeast Boise over the past couple of days has been shot and killed. The cougar spotted on the Green Belt north of Bronco Stadium was shot by police around midnight Monday after it was seen feeding from a garbage bin about

A southwestern Idaho school district is closing an elementary school due to an outbreak of head lice. The Kuna School District closed Indian Creek Elementary Tuesday because more than 60 students and nine staff members have head lice. District officials said the school was being closed for the day so it can be thoroughly cleaned

A flight from Idaho Falls to Oakland, California made an emergency diversion to Reno on Monday afternoon after several people on board said they weren’t feeling well. Zach Greenawalt, a passenger on the plane, said the air conditioning on the Allegiant plane wasn’t working. About 45 minutes into the flight, Greenawalt said a father with

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A good cause and a biker both got black eyes during a motorcycle rally in Rexburg on Saturday. The rally attracted hundreds of motorcyclists from across the region to grant the wishes of 7-year-old cancer victim Wesley Johnson. He wanted to participate in a motorcycle rally. But, Rexburg police said, while bikers were staging for

With temperatures heating up, Idaho Falls crews are warming up their equipment to give downtown a major face lift. One of the areas under construction already is Constitution Way between Yellowstone Avenue and Capital Avenue. Crews are putting in new parking the middle of the street and changing parking stalls on the sides of the

After half a year without one, Pocatello is close to getting its next police chief, but not without local people getting the chance to meet — and comment on — the man in blue who will protect and serve them. The five men up for the job got the chance to talk for 10 minutes,

A second round of anti-abortion protests has wrapped up in Jackson following demonstrations outside the town’s churches. Police monitored members of Milwaukee-based Operation Save America outside the churches and other locations in town on Sunday. The five-day action ended at noon. Members of the group also demonstrated in town square during their visit but on

The community awaiting a resolution in an October officer-involved shooting will have to wait a little longer. 31-year-old Scott Parker was in court on Monday for sentencing on four felony charges related to a car chase and shooting late last year. But Parker didn’t receive a sentence, because his attorney said he’s eligible for some

There’s the old adage: ?dogs are man’s best friend,? but there’s one demographic who might beg to differ. “You hear everything about the mailman, how the dogs hate the mailman,” said Jeff Shepherd, who has been delivering mail in Idaho Falls for 15 years. It?s a comical clich, which can present a real danger. “You’re

Former New Day Products CEO Nancy John was sentenced in Bannock County court Monday after being found guilty of felony embezzlement from the local business that helps the disabled. Judge Stephen Dunn sentenced John to 10 years of probation, with the possibility of two years fixed and three years indeterminate if she violates that probation.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor Brent Larson has announced the appointment of Tracy Hollingshead as the new Palisades District Ranger in Idaho Falls. Hollingshead has served as District Ranger on the Kemmerer District of the Bridger Teton National Forest and as District Ranger of the Sula District of the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana. Hollingshead also

About 60 members of the Idaho Army National Guard have left their Fort Hood, Texas training ground for a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan. The citizen soldiers are part of Company A, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion from Boise’s Gowen Field. They’ll be flying and maintaining eight Black Hawk helicopters, transporting personnel and equipment throughout the

Local and regional officials are sounding the alarm on scammers posing as employees of utility companies. According to Idaho Falls police, a resident told them he had been contacted by a person claiming to represent the city utility department. The person told the resident that his electric bill was overdue and demanded the resident pay

A young Rexburg boy who was diagnosed with brain cancer had one of his wishes come true Saturday, thanks to the generosity of hundreds of motorcyclists. 7-year-old Wesley Johnson was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable form of brain cancer on Christmas Eve of last year. One of Wesley’s wishes while he was sick was

A high-profile Bonneville County defendant requested a delay in proceedings on Monday. Police said 19-year-old Brent Pongyan was there when 20-year-old Buck Garner was stabbed to death at an Ammon home on Christmas Day. Pongyan allegedly held Garner as he was stabbed. Monday was supposed to be a pre-trial hearing for Pongyan, but his attorney

Each week, Eyewitness News showcases a different eastern Idaho business that chooses to do things differently. This time, it’s the Scorseby Farms store on Yellowstone and 17th in Idaho Falls. The former gas station-turned fresh foods shoppe boasts vibrant produce and specialty items. During the growing season, most all of the Scoresby produce is fresh

Four police agencies are stacking burglary and theft charges against a man whose property yielded a dozen shop vacuums, six weed whackers and 20 laptop batteries, among other things. Police told the Standard-Examiner of Ogden they have never seen so many stolen goods at one home, including nine vehicles, two motorcycles and one backhoe. Police

When the directors at the Westside Theater in Pocatello realized they needed a new roof, they knew they needed to raise funds — the question was how. To do it, they crammed 50 actors, play writers, directors and stage hands in a theater for 24 hours. The result was six performed plays and more than

According to published reports on Sunday, the Idaho National Lab director has reached out to Governor Butch Otter asking for the state to take partial ownership of the site. The report said director John Grossenbacher has pitched the unprecedented idea to otter several times since the fall. Our station contacted INL spokesman Ethan Huffman to

Idaho Falls commuters may be in for a real bummer of a drive starting on Monday. Crews will begin work to replace the Pancheri Bridge overpass. The street will be widened to five lanes, including a center turning lane. The new bridge will also include bike and pedestrian lanes in both directions. The project is

The Idaho State Police investigated a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and semi truck on U.S. 26, just east of Richfield on Saturday afternoon. 43-year-old Jan Boline of Idaho Falls was traveling westbound on a 2003 black Harley Davidson motorcycle when she lost control, crossed into the opposite lane of travel and collided with a

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 91 at Ellsworth Road in Fort Hall forced police to block off traffic on Saturday at 6 p.m. 84-year-old Leo Butterfield of Pocatello was driving northbound on U.S. 91 at Ellsworth Road. 34-year-old Joaquin Flores of Blackfoot was traveling southbound on U.S. 91, approaching Ellsworth Road. As Flores entered

April 19, 1775 is a memorable day in U.S. history. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are two historic events that helped set the colonists on the path to success. However, these two battles were also the inspiration for a program many enjoy today: Project Appleseed. The crack of rifle fire, the smell of gun

Three people from Ririe were LifeFlighted to Portneuf Medical Center after a crash on Interstate 15 Saturday afternoon. Steve Preston, 32, was driving north on I-15 near the Portneuf Road exit when police say he lost control of his car, ran off the road and flipped his car. Police say he was “messing with his

Visitors and locals in Jackson celebrated Elkfest on Saturday, alongside an anti-abortion protest group that’s been in town for days. Operation Save America has official permission from the Town of Jackson to hold anti-abortion demonstrations in the town square Wednesday through Sunday, with the exception of Saturday. That day, the town says, belongs to Elkfest.

In Pocatello a wrecked tour bus on it’s side, was packed with people crying for help this afternoon, all part of an elaborate disaster drill Pocatello emergency responders put together. Ambulances and fire crews raced to the scene, and had to make it down a steep embankment to get to the site of the tour

Idaho Fish and Game officials are continuing their investigation into the death of fish stocked at Ryder Park Pond in Idaho Falls early this month. Fish and Game Department spokesman Mike Keckler in Boise says an earlier statement about the possible cause of the death of the trout due to a pesticide was premature. Regional

Since we reported on the outside business dealings of administrators at Bingham Memorial Hospital, our newsroom has been flooded with concern from the community, as well as past and present employees. Many are raising questions about hospital practices. We’ve been hearing stories for weeks, from more than a dozen people making all kinds of allegations.

More good news from the postal service for Pocatello, after announcing Thursday that the mail processing center on Flandro Drive survived the first round of cuts, the United States Postal Service has revealed that the old town post office has also been saved, at least for now. As soon as the Bannock Station Post Office

Wyoming Game and Fish personnel have trapped and relocated a sub-adult male grizzly bear. The bear was captured after it killed a domestic calf on a private ranch north of Cody, Wyo., on Thursday. It was relocated to the currently occupied grizzly habitat of the Bailey Creek drainage about 10 miles north of Moran Junction,

A 64-year-old woman missing Thursday in Jefferson County has been found safe, Sheriff?s office reported early Friday morning. Emily Elizabeth Carson, 64, was last seen at 8 a.m. Thursday at her home at 116 N. 4160 East in Rigby. Her husband, Bruce Carson, told deputies he noticed she was missing around noon when he couldn?t

UnitedHealthcare said 24 Idaho customers enrolled in its Medicare plans may have had their identities stolen. ?On Jan. 30, 2012, the company discovered that a former employee, during the course of his employment, may have accessed information in a database in a way that was inconsistent with his job duties,? the company said Friday. The

With the cost of medical care rising all the time, it might seem like what you pay for your health is completely out of your control — but that’s not entirely true. You can’t dictate what the hospital charges, but you can find out who will charge you the least. Across the board it’s hard

It’s a complex subject that goes under the radar, yet one would be hard pressed to find someone in Eastern Idaho who hasn’t been affected, in some way, by suicide. “People are afraid to talk about suicide,” said Jeni Griffin, executive director of Suicide Prevention Action Network Eastern Idaho. But, Jeni Griffin is not one

Investigators say a South Jordan resident who set flame to a giant cotton ball sparked a fire that forced evacuations at about 20 homes earlier this week. Authorities have classified the fire that started about 4 p.m. Tuesday near the Glenmoor Golf Course as an accident. South Jordan fire officials say the man found a

CenturyLink wants to change an Idaho rule that requires regulated landline telecommunications providers to restore outages within certain time frames and provide billing credits to customers when they fail to do so. In January, CenturyLink (formerly Qwest and also doing business as CenturyTel of the Gem State and CenturyTel of Idaho) asked the Idaho Public

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A man accused of indecently exposing himself in April is now accused of sexual abuse of a child under 16, a felony. George Robert Jones, 57, of Idaho Falls was already in the Bonneville County Jail after an April 21 incident in which police said he exposed himself in the Idaho Falls High School restrooms

Emergency crews responded to a wildfire on the Jefferson/Madison county border and one in Fremont County on Wednesday evening in the wake of thunderstorms. A possible lightning-caused brush fire occurred north of Highway 33 on the Jefferson/Madison county border. The fire was said to be burning in the Twin Buttes area earlier; however, that could

The school year is winding down and for high school seniors it’s a time to reflect on their accomplishments of the last several years. One graduate who has accomplished a lot is Idaho Falls High School senior, Brittany Vance. Her accomplishments in sports, music and academics have earned her the honor of United Dairymen of

A convicted murderer has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison. “It’ll never bring my son back, but I’m happy for justice finally,” victim Anthony Keith Camp?s mother, Deborah Lockyer, said after Judge Jon Shindurling handed down the sentence to Geoffrey Salem Elawadly. Those who loved Camp hugged and cried outside the courtroom

A new national survey shows confidence among U.S. homebuilders has reached a five-year high. Josh Hansen, of Hansen Home Builders in Pocatello, is definitely one of those builders whose confidence is high. “This year definitely. We’re as busy as it gets. We’ve got about three houses to do, so what’s that tell you?? Hansen said.

A convicted murderer has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison. “It’ll never bring my son back, but I’m happy for justice finally,” victim Anthony Keith Camp?s mother, Deborah Lockyer, said after the Honorable Jon Shindurling handed down the sentence to Geoffrey Salem Elawadly. Those who loved Camp hugged and cried outside the

The Pocatello mail processing plant on Flandro Drive survived the first round of cuts the United States Postal Service announced Thursday afternoon. USPS announced plans to move ahead with a modified plan to consolidate its network of 461 mail-processing locations in phases. Earlier, the service had planned to move its mail processing operations from the

A 7th District judge has signed a death warrant for condemned inmate Richard Albert Leavitt, ordering that he be executed by lethal injection within the next 30 days. Barring any last-minute court intervention, Leavitt will likely be executed on June 12. Leavitt was convicted in the July 18, 1984 brutal murder of 31-year-old Danette Elg

Liz joined Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News in May 2012 from State College, Penn. She is the weekend meteorologist and a weekday reporter. She recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology and a minor in information, sciences and technology. During her time at Penn State, Liz

July 16, 1984: Danette Elg reported a prowling incident to the Blackfoot Police and identified Richard Leavitt as the prowler. Elg was acquainted with Leavitt, having met him through a mutual friend. On or about July 17, 1984: Elg was murdered in her home. She had been attacked with a knife and sustained 15 separate

The Ashton Dam has been a source of hydroelectricity for nearly 100 years. Over time, the dam has needed a little help to keep up with rapidly changing construction standards to ensure the dam’s lifespan for years to come. Work to repair and improve the Ashton Dam is entering its third and final year. The

Jackson Hole United has won Jackson Town Council approval to place banners and yard signs for the stated purpose of “standing for civility, compassion and love, united to protect our community and children.” The local grass roots organization told the Council Thursday their group includes both pro-life and pro-choice citizens of Jackson. The group has

Davis High School is pulling the plug on vending machines after getting hit with more than $16,000 in fines for making soda pop available during lunch hour. Officials say federal rules ban the sale of soda or candy during lunch to avoid competition with healthier foods. Davis High School Principal Dee Burton tells the Standard-Examiner

The closed Republican primary has forced voters to declare a party affiliation before they fill out a ballot, and that becomes part of public record. We all know Idahoans like their privacy, so it should come as no surprise that we couldn’t find anyone who was happy about the closed primary. Registered Republican John Crooks

One person died Wednesday morning after a one-car crash in Bonneville County. Tyler Dean Adams, 21, crashed in the 7200 block of Fifth West. He was ejected from the car and died at the scene, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies said. He was the only person n the car at the time of the crash and

In addition to candidate selections, a number of other tax issues were decided by voters Tuesday. Voters in the Fremont School District rejected a two year, $2.4 million supplemental levy. 53% of those voting opposed the proposal. Idaho Falls School District 91 hopes to win approval for a ten year, $2.4 million per year Special