Month: May 2012

Experts from around the country met in Idaho Falls on Tuesday to discuss issues facing water supplies in the West.They talked about ways to accelerate science-based solutions and the next generation of water scientists. “The Mountain West Water Institute is about building research collaborations,” said the institute’s director, Rich Rankin. “Some of the key issues

Democratic U.S. congressional candidate Nicole LeFavour will face seven-term Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson in November after both were well on their way to winning the 2012 primary election. In voting Tuesday, LeFavour beat token candidate Jack Wayne Chappell of Buhl. Simpson bested tea party-backed Marvin “Chick” Heileson, who also ran unsuccessfully in 2010. Though

For just under two dollars, shoppers can purchase a reusable grocery bag and use it time and time again; but if those bags are not cleaned and properly cared for, scientists say it’s only a matter of time before bacteria can build up. We wanted to see for ourselves, so we purchased three of those

There are new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau that show Idaho is falling behind many neighboring states and even the nation in one very big way. The gap between those with college degrees and those without is considerable in the state. According to the Census, just 24-percent of Idahoans 25 and older currently have

It’s cleanup time. All the political signs on every corner are starting to disappear. Most candidates are really good at cleaning up fast. Picking up signs apparently is a great stress reliever when you’re waiting for election results to come through. Madison County Sheriff Roy Klingler has a stack of signs. He and his four

A fire broke out at the back of a home on the corner of Galena Avenue and Salmon Street in Chubbuck on Wednesday afternoon, and it was the quick thinking of a few neighbors that helped get the fire under control even before fire crews got there. They saved the house and gave two local

It’s an incident that many are considering to be a miracle. A border collie puppy is safe and healthy after being shot multiple times and left to die. When Blackfoot Animal Clinic veterinarian Dr. Tony Parsons saw this 4-month-old border collie in his clinic, he said he didn’t expect the puppy to be the victim

The outside business dealings of administrators at Bingham Memorial Hospital are raising questions this week about how the county-owned facility is being run. Past and present hospital employees have been sharing their stories and information with county commissioners, who have asked local business consultant, Lee Hammett, to look into the various allegations. In full disclosure,

Some animal lovers in Bannock County are speaking out, saying the county doesn’t do enough to punish the people who mistreat animals. At a meeting with county commissioners on Wednesday, some said there are those in the county who have been abusing and neglectin animals without almost any repercussion. “It’s a big problem in that

A house at the corner of Galena Avenue was saved by some quick-thinking neighbors when it caught fire Wednesday afternoon. Fire Chief Eric King said the blaze started outside of the back of the house. The fire spread into the house and almost made its way into the attic Neighbors came to the rescue and

Because of popular demand, a third show by comedian Bill Cosby will be held at Brigham Young University-Idaho on June 6, the university said in a news release Wednesday. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium. Members of the community will have to wait before they pounce on the tickets, however.

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If you are a family that loves fishing and camping, you will want to learn more about Jonathan. This fun, adorable boy has an avid interest in nature and loves being outdoors. Fishing, thinking about fishing, and preparing for fishing have captured this boy’s heart and imagination. He spends a lot of time tinkering with

Between 40 and 50 members of the anti-abortion group Operation Save America have been busy in Jackson. They began a public protest in Jackson on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, the ministry group began its demonstrations near Jackson Hole High and Middle Schools and along Broadway. The group planned to mount a 10-by-80-foot sign on Town

Firefighters are investigating what caused a fast-moving brush fire that forced evacuations of about 20 homes in South Jordan. Officials say the fire started near the Glenmoor Golf Course after 4 p.m. Tuesday and spread to nearby fences and sheds. Some residents used garden hoses to fight the flames, and four people were treated for

A jury has convicted Steve Powell of all 14 voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into his missing daughter-in-law. Jurors returned their verdict Wednesday. Steve Powell looked off into a corner of the courtroom as the verdict was read. Anne Bremner, an attorney who represents Susan Powell’s family, smiled. Authorities brought the voyeurism charges

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. Fifty-three percent of those voting opposed the proposal. Idaho Falls School District 91 won approval from 67 percent of voters for a 10-year, $2.4 million-per-year special

Primaries carry a little more weight in some places, like Bingham County, where all county races were expected to be decided on Tuesday night. That’s because no Democrats were on the ballot. Bingham County Elections Director Marlene Jensen said voter turnout was steady throughout the day. She said she thought that had a lot to

Both lanes of U.S. Highway 20 northbound on the Lorenzo Bridge are closed after a cement mixer tipped over. The accident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Crews are moving the mixer off the highway. One lane should reopen soon. Madison County is handling the accident.

Authorities say a 5-year-old boy has died after he ran into a road and was struck by a car south of Burley. The Times-News reports that Brandon Wayne Wright was pronounced dead at a hospital after the accident Saturday. A sheriff’s report says the boy was apparently attempting to cross the road near his home

The men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line in keeping the public safe, and sometimes pay the ultimate price. May 15 is national Law Enforcement Memorial Day. As a tribute to the fallen, gunshots cracked a moment of silence at the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. Representatives from local police departments,

Voters all over the state of Idaho are casting their ballots in the state’s first primary election. While many are hitting the polls to make their opinion heard, there is one part of the election process that gets overlooked — the volunteers. “If we could have our pajamas with us, that would be great because

Experts from around the country met in Idaho Falls on Tuesday to discuss issues facing water supplies in the West. They talked about ways to accelerate science-based solutions and the next generation of water scientists. ?The Mountain West Water Institute is about building research collaborations,? said the institute?s director, Rich Rankin. ?Some of the key

In addition to candidate selections, a number of tax issues will also be decided tonight. Residents do not need to declare affiliation with a political party to vote on these. The Fremont School Board is asking voters to approve a two year, $2.4 million supplemental levy. It requires a simple majority approval. Idaho Falls School

If a caller tells you that you were selected for a federal grant you never applied for, it is a scam, the Better Business Bureau Serving the Snake River Region said. Recently, Lyle Woolstenhulme of Idaho Falls got a call allegedly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury saying he had been selected from hundreds

Teton County authorities confirmed 33-year-old George Hoffman was killed when a fire ripped through his father’s log home near Victor early Monday. His father, Michael Hoffman, escaped with minor injuries. The Teton County Fire District received a 911 call at 2:30 a.m. to the one-story home at 7722 N. 500 West, north of town. Officials

The city of Ammon is warning residents of door-to-door salespeople who aren?t wearing badges. ?Every person doing door-to-door sales must have their badge (visibly) on them,? the city said in a news release Monday. ?? Recently, there have been some solicitors operating in the city without being licensed. The city would like residents to be

Fire officials responded to a fire at a plant nursery in Rexburg at 8:15 p.m. Sunday. According to Deputy Hansen with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the fire broke out at Paradise Pond and Garden Center off of Yellowstone Highway. Local News 8’s photographer on-scene reported the fire has been put out. Crews are in

Idaho will host its first closed primaries Tuesday and it isn’t coming quietly. It seems new party rules, like mandatory voter registration, are being overshadowed by warfare within the GOP itself. More moderate Republicans are battling it out with right-leaning conservatives and creating a chaotic atmosphere this election season. It’s been festering for a while

With warmer weather, come the knocks of door-to-door salespeople. The city of Ammon is warning homeowners to be extra cautious and ask to see their newly required identification badge. Police said just this past weekend, pairs of people were trying to sell glass cleaner by going door-to-door in local neighborhoods. One woman, they said, was

Orem police have arrested a burglary suspect whose homework was left behind at the scene of the alleged crime. Authorities say they arrested 18-year-old Dallas Naljahih after they found a USB drive with his homework on it abandoned in the victims’ backyard. A 75-year-old man and his wife reported their home had been burglarized about

The Idaho State Police says an ISP officer has been injured in a four-vehicle crash in Nampa. The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. Monday. Officials say the trooper’s car was behind two other cars stopped at an intersection when the trooper’s car was rear-ended by a fourth car. The trooper’s car was pushed into the

Officials at the University of Idaho say 22-year-old football player Ken McRoyal was shot to death Sunday in California. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said McRoyal, of Carson, Calif., was shot during an argument at 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the Brewery Lofts, a living and working space for artists. McRoyal walked-on as a receiver

Fans of a rapper known for unruly and sometimes violent concerts wreaked havoc on downtown Blackfoot on Friday night. Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne put on a concert that got so out of hand, police said two people were Tased and that’s not all. “We had 4 additional officers there, and we still had the

The Rusty Lantern Diner is a mom-and-pop restaurant on Yellowstone Highway in Ucon. Kelly Hart and his wife, Barbara, opened the diner back in 2010. Since then, they’ve welcomed diners — and trinkets — from all over. Not only do the Harts pride themselves on their old-fashioned lantern collection, all of their food is made

As summer approaches, so does the risk of getting bitten by mosquitoes. Some years are worse than others, and this year brings good news, according to officials at Madison County Mosquito and Weed. They say this summer should bring fewer mosquitoes than in years past. “I really don’t see it being too awful bad,” said

Cancer is responsible for nearly 50 percent of deaths every year, not for humans, but for their best friends, according to the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center. More older dogs and cats die from cancer every year than from anything else, but some local people are working to reverse the trend by supporting cancer research.

A Pocatello neighborhood was evacuated Sunday night after reports of a man with a gun in a home. It happened on the 2000 block of Margo Lane. Police said they thought a man with a gun was holding his wife in the bathroom of the home. Officers surrounded the home and evacuated neighbors. Police said

Pocatello police used a Taser to subdue two people this weekend in two separate incidents over the weekend. The first, Troy Alexander, was subdued on the 900 block of Wingate. Police first went to the home for a noise complaint. While talking with Alexander on the front steps, they found he had an outstanding warrant.

A 74-year-old Downey woman was killed Friday evening in a car crash. It happened on U.S. Highway 91 at the Lundgren Road intersection. According to the Idaho State Police, Daniel Babbit, 26, was driving in the northbound lanes with passenger Sharon Lake, 74. Police said Babbit stopped to yield to southbound traffic before making a

A former Idaho Falls resident is doing everything he can to make his legacy last. Ben Thomas is 31 years old, but he?s fighting a deadly disease. In 2010, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The illness attacked his limbs and affects his speech. Ninety percent of

Two back-to-back eastern Idaho plane crashes over the weekend, is there anything a passenger could do to prevent disaster? “I make sure that they know at least a little bit of basics, how to use the radios,” said pilot Kevin Keegan on Sunday. Keegan talked to us by phone from Pocatello after a morning in

A private plane ended up on it’s side Saturday afternoon at the Idaho Falls airport. An NTSB official said the small engine plane’s back wheel broke during landing, causing the plane to flip onto its side, rupturing the fuel tank. According to Capt. Sam Villabisencio with the Idaho Falls Fire Department, the pilot and a

It’s hard to picture rodeos without cowboys, bull riding and calf roping but Saturday, bus drivers were the ones competing, and instead of horses and bulls, they drove school buses. Dozens of school bus drivers across eastern Idaho participated in the annual “School Bus Road-eo” in Rexburg Saturday morning. “It builds self-confidence in the drivers

A farm family in Blackfoot held a festival filled with some of the cutest things on earth. Thousands of children and parents who packed the building at the Blackfoot Fairgrounds for Baby Animal Day. The children at the fair got to spend the day picking whether they wanted to cradle at tiny duckling, or cuddle

Dozens of zoo attendees learn more about the Tautphaus Park Zoo’s feathered friends as part of International Migratory Bird Day. Zoo guests learned about why birds migrate and why it is so important for our ecosystem. Guests migrated throughout the zoo, learning fun bird facts and participating in activities along the way. Zoo officials said

Two people are recovering from minor injuries after the pilot of their small plane had to make a hard landing in a Madison County grain field, clipping power lines on its way down. Madison County Sheriff Roy Klingler says that the pilot, Allan Webb, 57, of Island Park, and his only passenger, Mickel Walker, 31,

iPads, iPods and Nooks are infiltrating lesson plans in Idaho Falls schools. The classroom tech boost is thanks to earmarked money from State Superintendent Tom Luna’s “Students Come First” plan. Ninth-graders in Jhanyce Acosta’s Spanish class teamed up to tell stories Friday afternoon. All eyes were fixated on an Apple tablet. “They get to record

Clark County Sheriff Bart May is assuring Clark County Junior-Senior High School students and parents that “no guns were ever pointed at the children” during an evacuation exercise at the school Tuesday. He says an active shooter scenario was enacted as part of a lockdown drill. He said the exercise was planned after a table-top

Like many families, the Coesens proudly display their baby’s hand and foot prints for everyone to see when they come over. But Trinity’s are extra tiny, because she was only two pounds. One can also see her rattle and the light pink photo album, filled with pictures taken during the 20 short minutes of her

A revolutionary way to communicate with inmates is making its way behind bars in Bingham County. Sheriff Dave Johnson said a new video visitation system is a cost-efficient way to keep the jailhouse safer and the inmates better off. Bingham will be one of four counties in Idaho to install the system. ?We feel really

AARP said voters over 50 will likely determine the winners in Idaho?s primary election, and has provided a guide for legislative races in the state. The election will be held Tuesday. AARP expects similar numbers of older voters as in previous years. Here?s how many voters in previous primary elections were over 50: — 2010:

An effort to add legal protections for sexual orientation and gender identity may have failed at the state level, but one local city might pass the law on its own. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said justice may have a blind spot when it comes to those in the LGBT community. “We have ordinances out there

The kids of Edgemont Elementary in Idaho Falls played an active role in raising money for their school. Students, faculty and parents headed outside for a fun run. Kids collected money from sponsors for each lap they ran. That money goes toward new books and technology for the school library. The race was also a

The leader of a Montana-based religious sect has been sentenced to six years to life in prison after he was convicted in Utah of raping a 15-year-old girl and ordering her to have sex with another leader. The Salt Lake Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/KuKvs8 ) Terrill Dalton was sentenced Friday in Salt Lake City for two

For the past five years, the average population of the Afton elk herd has numbered approximately 2,300 animals. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s objective population for the region is 2,200. Department spokesman Mark Gocke says the herd populates an area that includes the Star Valley and Grey’s River drainage and encompasses hunt areas 88,

Teenagers in Jackson should be able to get an extra hour of sleep next school year. School trustees voted Wednesday to move back school start times for both the high school and middle school students. The vote was unanimous despite concerns from parents about how the change would affect after-school activities and family dinners. The

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating $4 million toward a $61 million University of Utah law school building project. Officials from the S.J. Quinney College of Law announced Friday they received the gift. Groundbreaking on the 155,000-square-foot building is expected to start in the summer of 2013, and the project should

The Idaho Falls City Council swept away the proposed Smoke Free Air Ordinance on Thursday. It would have banned smoking in all of the city’s bars. On a 4-2 vote the council decided to leave those decisions up to bar owners. The ordinance will not be considered any further. Also at the meeting, council members

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may have found a site for a temple in Afton. It’s not official yet, but the city attorney confirmed the church had entered a contract agreement with a piece of property in town. Seven months ago, after the church announced it was planning a temple in Star

Police are warning about some scams and suspicious activity that have been reported in eastern Idaho. One scam that’s sent emails flooding into our newsroom involves a phone call asking for donations to the Mitt Romney campaign. Police said it’s always a red flag when someone’s asking for financial information, like a credit card number,

The man who shot at police in April died on Thursday morning, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said. Dennis Allen Buzzell, 51, was taken to Portneuf Medical Center after a shoot out with police on April 14. According to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded that night to a home on the 900-block of

Butte County High School senior, Brandon Pearson, is smart, athletic, a natural leader, and not afraid to learn new skills. Those qualities helped him win the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award. Everyone at butte the high school knows Brandon, and with a student body of about 140 students, Brandon knows all of them

Idaho’s first closed primary is approaching, which means voters need to declare a political party before actually voting May 15. “That is a major change in Idaho politics,” said Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa. Ysursa said he isn?t quite sure what the outcome or turnout of the primary will be. “I’m on a wait-and-see

A Wednesday afternoon fire near Freeman Park resulted in an estimated $100,000 in damage, the arrest of two people on outstanding drug charges and the discovery of what law enforcement officials said was a meth lab. Idaho Falls firefighters were initially called to a residence at 3178 N. 5th West on a report of a

A 34-year-old Idaho Falls man will spend at least three years in prison for the April 12, 2011, attack of his ex-girlfriend. Lucan Demar Charboneau appeared for sentencing before 7th District Judge Jon Shindurling on Thursday. Bonneville County Prosecutor Bruce Pickett says Charboneau pleaded guilty to felony domestic battery. Another charge of attempted strangulation was

Sirens throughout Teton County, Wyo, sounded when they were accidentally triggered Thursday afternoon. “During testing of our radio console equipment, tones were sent out that accidentally triggered siren activation county wide,” said Rich Ochs, the county’s emergency management coordinator, in an email. “Emergency Management apologizes for any confusion that this may have caused.” Ochs said

Ron Paul’s campaign is discouraging the libertarian-leaning Republican’s Idaho backers from staging a hostile GOP takeover. The Idaho Statesman reports Paul issued a press release rejecting grassroots activists’ efforts to award the state’s GOP convention delegates to the Texas congressman, not Mitt Romney, who won March 6 caucus. That’s after Ron Paul supporter Ryan Davidson

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A white power activist campaigning to be the next sheriff in a north Idaho county hosted a cross burning last week with fellow members of the Idaho Ku Klux Klan. Thirty-three-year-old Shaun Winkler is also defending the act, calling it a historic ritual steeped in Christian roots. Winkler has been a member of the Aryan

Negotiations between two administrators at Bingham Memorial Hospital and a struggling hospital in Saipan have ended without a contract. Bingham Memorial CEO Louis Kraml and COO Dan Cochran founded a new company back in February called International Consulting Services, LLC, to help manage the only hospital on the island of Saipan. Saipan is part of

The United States Postal Service announced a new strategy Wednesday to keep the doors of our most rural post offices open while still saving money. The plan is pretty simple: USPS is going to cut hours at rural locations. Those post offices will be open less, cutting employee hours and benefits, and saving some money.

More than a pound of cocaine was found in the engine compartment of an 82-year-old woman?s car. A mechanic at B.A. Wackerli on North Holmes contacted the Idaho Falls police shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday about a suspicious package wrapped in black electrical tape found in front of the motor by the radiator. Police field

Idaho made the top of a list of the best states for small businesses to set up shop. ?I think that’s number one. It always comes down to the people that you have. How good of employees are they?? Idaho Department of Labor Regional Economist Dan Cravens said. Having a strong workforce, doesn’t necessarily mean

Over summer break, a local elementary school will work to restructure curricula for the upcoming school year. School administrators said students at Dora Erickson Elementary can expect big changes this fall. It all comes down to state requirements not being met. Administrators said student achievement in reading, math, and language arts fall behind what’s mandated

After years of discussion and public hearings, the Jackson Town Council and Teton County, Wyo., commissioners have unanimously adopted a 2012 Comprehensive Plan update. Members of both panels expressed appreciation to their respective planning commissions, staff and the public for their parts in the process. The key guiding posts in the planning process included protection

Two people are behind bars after police say a woman was held at gunpoint early Wednesday morning. Officers responded to a house on 14th Street in Pocatello after a call from the victim’s boyfriend. Police found a woman with a cut on her forehead and said the male caller was also attacked. Police arrested Eugene

Idaho Falls police said a man struck another man in the face with a baseball bat on Monday night. Dallas Scott Aeschbacher, 21, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery after police responded to the 500 block of North Fanning around 6:20 p.m. Monday in reference to a fight in progress. The

The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office said last week?s bomb threat, which prompted the evacuation of about 800 students from Rigby High School, came from an ?out-of-area cell phone.? The sheriff?s office said it was working with state and federal agencies to track down the person or people behind the incident. ?Charges will be filed against

The Portneuf Medical Center is celebrating its one year anniversary this week, and part of that includes reopening the off-campus site of the Rocky Mountain Surgery Center. When the new hospital was built, the center was made a part of the campus. But surgeons, looking to maintain efficiency, wanted the ability to do outpatient work

Pocatello’s newest citizen came into the world on Tuesday, and she did it right in front of City Hall. Camille Gilbert’s due date was Tuesday, but when she went into labor, she never expected she wouldn’t make it to the hospital. When she started feeling contractions, Camille called her husband, Tyler, to take her to

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said the search for the new police chief has narrowed to just five candidates. Blad said there are four in-house candidates being considered, and the fifth is being interviewed from New York City. Capt. Mike Stayner has been acting as Interim Chief after J.R. Miller resigned in October. The mayor wants

The Idaho Falls School District 91 School Board is deferring the petition for a patriotism-themed charter school to the State Public Charter School Commission. The 4-1 decision came after a review committee made the same recommendation. Charter schools can either be authorized and managed by the district it’s in, or by the state commission. In

Montana wildlife regulators will consider proposals this week on ways to expand this year’s wolf hunt in an effort to reduce the population of predators. In 2011, the gray wolf population rose 15 percent to at least 653 animals. Ranchers and hunters concerned about livestock and big-game kills complained that number is too high. Last

Fish and Game officials in Idaho Falls have a bit of a mystery on their hands. More than 100 rainbow trout in the Ryder Park pond have turned up dead in less than a week. Regional fisheries manager Dan Garren said crews have been monitoring the water by running chemical and temperature tests, but all

An age-old sickness is popping up in headlines all over the country. Whooping cough, the sickness that is particularly devastating for the youngest of us all, is back in full force. It claimed a little premature infant in Pocatello last week. It’s a heavy cough, getting it’s name from the sucking sound infants make when

The city of Pocatello has just finished construction a new multi-million dollar facility for it’s water department and is using the open house as an opportunity to teach about water conservation. Mayor Brian Blad said the city was past due for building this facility. “It’s just a shop that we’ve needed for years. The water

We’re live at RE/MAX on Woodruff in Idaho Falls. Please come by and sign a pledge not to text and drive. When you take this pledge, you not only make a promise to yourself ? you also raise awareness about texting and driving. The sticker you get for pledging can help remind those around you

Water is a major factor in the state’s economic and environmental well-being. Researchers with the Henry’s Fork Basin Council met in Rexburg Tuesday to discuss ways to sustain this valuable resource. Water experts say our H2O supply is running a little low. Improvements to water supply conditions in the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer and Upper

The Idaho Falls City Council on Tuesday heard some changes to a proposed city-wide ban on smoking in Idaho Falls bars. “We are within our scope of being city leaders to look at the health, the safety and the welfare of individuals,” said city councilwoman Sharon Parry. For Parry, a smoking ban is an issue

Verizon customers in southeast Idaho are getting emailed bills that claim to be from the wireless carrier. According to the emails, the bills are past due But are they really? Dale Dixon, president of the Better Business Bureau in the Snake River Region, said there are some ways to tell if an email is legitimate

Crews that used a 35-foot boat to search the Great Salt Lake say they weren’t successful in finding the body of a Layton boy who was swept away in a river and is presumed drowned. The Standard-Examiner reports the search Tuesday near the Eardley Spit peninsula, about six miles west of the Great Salt Lake

A 20-year-old man is in the Bonneville County Jail after police said he tried to rob a teenager Monday night. According to police, Nicholas David Milloway of Idaho Falls grabbed a 15-year-old boy and tried to take his backpack. The teen said Milloway started following him while he was walking home on St. Clair Road

Police said a Blackfoot man stole a streetlight from the 1000 block of River Walk Drive. Ryan Jay Ellis, 46, was arrested and booked into the Bonneville County Jail after police responded to the location at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Police said someone notified them of the theft of a $2,500 streetlight. The streetlight was found

Local News 8 wants families to commit to turning off the phone until they get to their destination. At the very least ? text later! Idaho State Police say driving while texting is worse than driving intoxicated. And one trooper knows that firsthand. On July 1, a new law goes into effect in Idaho. No

Ron Paul’s delegate-winning offensive has come to Idaho. Through a grassroots effort, the Republican presidential candidate took delegates still bound to Mitt Romney at state conventions in Nevada and Maine as he continues to build his campaign all the way to the national convention this summer. In Idaho alone, Ron Paul supporters would have to

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People living in Atomic City are on day four without running water, after the city’s second well broke last week. The company that put in the wells said they are no longer under warranty, but council members argued it was a bad installation job. The wells are only a few years old. One was renovated