Month: June 2012

Saturday’s warm temperatures were the perfect backdrop for Military Appreciation Day in Idaho Falls. Dozens of local community members gathered together as a way of saying thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country. The University of Phoenix holds this celebration every year, which they’ve named “Operation Thank You.”

Some evacuations and road closures have been lifted after Thursday’s Charlotte Fire, and Pocatello police are beginning an assessment of areas burned. As of Saturday afternoon, the Country Club, Gibson Jack and Cahina areas were open to residents only. Mink Creek Road remains closed. Residents must show ID with their address on it to enter

If you’ve ever thought about adopting a horse, this summer may be the perfect time to take one home. A handful of horses and one burro were up for adoption Saturday at the Intermountain Equifest in Blackfoot. The horses were brought in by the Bureau of Land Management from the Wyoming Salt Wells. “I’m 100

A fire scorched nearly 2,000 acres between Bancroft and Chesterfield, the East Idaho Interagency Fire Center said. The human-caused fire started as an agricultural burn, but escaped the boundaries, EIIFC said. Rodney Roberts told us his mother’s home was threatened, but neighbors built a fire break around it and prevented the fire from reaching it.

A Fort Hall man is dead after succumbing to injuries from a rollover accident early Saturday morning, the Idaho State Police said in a press release. Kendall Perry, 21, of Blackfoot, was driving a 1999 GMC Yukon south on Philbin Road at about 1:10 a.m. Saturday when he lost control of the SUV, running off

A man is in custody after Fremont County deputies said he led them on a pursuit — even after he was Tased. James Kenneth Ward was pulled over in a routine traffic stop Thursday on South Yellowstone Highway. Deputies learned that Ward had an active felony warrant out of Wyoming. During the stop, when a

Family of an Idaho prisoner of war marked the third anniversary of his capture by the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying they hope he’s released this year and can return home. U.S. Army Soldier Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey was captured June 30, 2009, and is believed held in Pakistan or Afghanistan. His family released a

The fire burning in southern Bannock County near Swan Lake grew to 1,200 acres Friday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the blaze, known as the Stockton Fire, is 25 percent contained. There are no evacuations, but it the EIIFC said Thursday night it was threatening some structures. Downey, BLM and Franklin County crews

Make sure you know the current fire restrictions in national parks and forests. Yellowstone National Park has implemented temporary fire restrictions, according to a news release: It is prohibited to have a fire in the backcountry, including established campsites. Campfires are only allowed in authorized fire grates in front country campgrounds, picnic and housing areas.

Suzanne Hobbs was with her parents, the Johnstons,in the Century High School parking lotThursday night, as they looked toward the Mink Creek area and their home destroyed by theCharlotte Fire. They have two homes up the canyon. Their own home is fine, but their rental is gone. The Charlotte Fire started Thursday afternoon in the

Ken Meyers had to turn around and leave his homeThursday before he even got to check on it. He spent most of the eveningin the Century High School parking lot, not knowing if it was consumed by the Charlotte Fire. The Charlotte Fire started Thursday afternoon in the Mink Creek area south of Pocatello. Hundreds

A 48 year old Idaho Falls man was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault after threatening a 39 year old woman and her 16 year old daughter with a kitchen knife. Roman Manuel Adams was also charged for disturbing the peace. Idaho Falls Police said several officers were called to a domestic dispute in

Mink Creek Ward Bishop, Efrain Velasquez, lost his home to the Charlotte Fire Thursday night, yet his focus is on his ward members that had their homes destroyed. The Charlotte Fire started Thursday afternoon in the Mink Creek area south of Pocatello. Hundreds of people were evactuated.

Oneida County Commissioners have approved an emergency provision outlawing the use of all fireworks outside Malad City limits effective immediately. The ban will stay in effect until further notice through the 2012 fire season. Commissioners met in emergency session Friday with Malad City and county Fire District Commissioners. At the present time, fireworks will be

Bannock County Emergency Management consolidated the Charlotte Fire evacuation center to Holt Arena as Thursday night went on. Our cameras were there as folks signed in to stay at the center overnight. Red Cross volunteers had set up 150 beds for evacuees. About 20 people utilized the facility, a Red Cross volunteer said Friday morning.

An 8 year old Star Valley boy was killed in a two vehicle crash on US 89 four miles south of Thayne at 10:38 am Thursday. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says Alex Nunez of Thayne was a passenger in a car driven by 24 year old Jessica Diaz. Troopers said her vehicle traveled off the

The Charlotte Fire is still burning Friday morning after crews fought through the night to try to contain the blaze. The fire started just before 3 p.m. Thursday and quickly spread, burning about 1,000 acres and claiming at least 20 homes. In a live report Friday morning from the evacuation center at Holt Arena, reporter

There is an evacuation of several buildings in Teton Village, for the second time in as many days. The hour-long evacuation ended at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Teton County, Wyo., emergency managers said a gas line was struck during construction activity Thursday afternoon. The Sinclair Gas Station, post office and old bank building are being

On May 3, Kenadee Wilde was just 8 weeks old when she died of pertussis. And on Wednesday, the Wildes, and their friends, are urging the community to get educated — with a rodeo. Morgan and Amber Wilde were nervous, but excited, when their second child — their daughter — Kenadee, was born on Feb.

A wildfire that sparked Tuesday evening near the Malad Summit was burning 350 acres by Thursday, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said. The fire had previously been reported at 150 acres, but the number grew due to more accurate mapping. The Welton Fire is burning two miles north of Malad City on Interstate 15

After overwhelming support and encouragement, Kathy Nave and her clown troupe will be performing in this year’s 4th of July parade in Idaho Falls. Nave says entertaining spectators in the city’s annual Independence Day Parade is a family tradition, so when the Chamber of Commerce started enforcing its ban on small motorized vehicles, the clown

A local search and rescue group is slowly upgrading the equipment volunteers use to save lives, thanks to the help of two grants. SRS is a privately owned and maintained rescue group. Workers volunteer their time and even their resources to rescue those in need. The CHC Foundation donated more than $4,000 to the group,

For soldiers in the Idaho National Guard, the call of duty can mean strain at home, and work. On Wednesday in Idaho Falls, one employer was honored for making it easier on a very accomplished local soldier. National Guard Sgt. Michael Bautista is an Idaho Falls native, and a citizen soldier. Bautista is a security

Construction season is one of the most dreaded times of the year. In order to ease orange cone concerns, the city of Idaho Falls explained plans at an open house Wednesday afternoon. Starting on July 9, Memorial Drive will get a complete overhaul. Dozens of people crowded into city hall Wednesday to get a sneak

Gardening is a big passion in eastern Idaho, but with freezing temperatures, little rain and high winds, keeping your garden in tip-top shape is difficult. That’s whyThat’s why the Master Gardener Convention may be the place for you. “What’s wrong with my plant?” said Wayne Jones, who works for the University of Idaho as an

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fake online car dealership that claims to be based in Idaho Falls. The twist, they said, is no personal contact with the buyer since orders are only taken through the Internet. Dale Dixon with the BBB said they got two phone calls from people wanting to check

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fake online car dealership that claims to be based in Idaho Falls. The twist, they said, is no personal contact with the buyer since orders are only taken through the Internet. Dale Dixon with the BBB said they got two phone calls from people wanting to check

The Fourth of July is almost a week away and many people like to celebrate by shooting off fireworks. But not everyone enjoys the beautiful show in the sky. Every year, the Idaho Falls Police Department sees an increase in firework noise complaints during the summer months. Police respond to noise complaint calls, but must

As wildfires burn throughout the country, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center says it’s lending hands and equipment where it can. But, officials said they’re also prepared and ready for what’s expected to be an intense fire season here at home. Sarah Wheeler, an official with the Interagency Fire Center, said there’s a balance between

The Pocatello Fire Department wants to make sure fireworks don’t turn in to wildfires. The department released a list of streets where fireworks will be banned from June 26, 2012 until further notice. According to the Pocatello City Council, only “safe and sane” fireworks may be discharged in the “safe” areas of the Gate City.

ATCO’s new factory in Pocatello opened it’s doors Wednesday, providing jobs for nearly 200 locals, and it could have an even bigger impact on the local economy. Local leaders said ATCO’s influence on other local businesses could be even more important than the jobs it directly creates. “And that’s as exciting as anything. There will

Power County authorities are investigating the shooting deaths of two angus cows in the Michaud Creek area Saturday. The Power County Sheriff’s Department said both animals were shot with a small caliber weapon, most likely a .22. Rancher Ron Swanson said the cows were valued at $3,000. Swanson has offered a $1,000 reward for information

After working on it for a year, the people of Pocatello held the first meeting of Pocatello’s All-School Gay-Straight Alliance on June 26, 2012. The GSA’s goal is to bring together teenagers of all sexual orientations and provide thema place to connect and feel welcome. For Rowan Smith, 13, GSA’s potential is a welcomed sight.

If you’re one of the many folks around Idaho Falls who rely on TRPTA to get you around town, changes may be coming your way. The public transportation organization is looking to switch over to fixed rather than deviated routes to pick up its patrons. Instead of the main buses picking passengers up at home,

A 17-year-old Rexburg boy was arrested after a Rexburg police bicycle officer said he caught him in the act of a vehicle break-in Monday night. The boy was named in a juvenile petition that included 13 criminal counts ranging from burglary and attempted burglary to petty theft. Police Capt. Randy Lewis says the boy was

A new type of pest is invading the Gem State. The brown marmorated stink bug has recently shown up in Idaho crops after causing a lot of damage on the East Coast. Stinkbugs are nothing new, but this particular kind popped up in 1998 and will attack up to 300 different types of plants. Wayne

Fire officials say at least 56 structures have been destroyed in a central Utah wildfire, and they’re only halfway through their damage assessment as the blaze continues to burn. The Wood Hollow Fire in Sanpete County has grown to more than 46,000 acres, or 72 square miles, after strong winds whipped the flames Tuesday afternoon.

A new Indiana law is putting social networking site Facebook under the microscope. So should registered sex offenders be allowed on Facebook? On Monday, a federal judge upheld an Indiana ruling banning anyone on the sex offender registry from accessing the social network and others like it. So, what about a similar law in Idaho?

After a rocky last couple of years, the housing market is starting to look up — including the Idaho Falls area. More and more people are looking to buy homes in eastern Idaho, specifically in Bonneville County. “Across the board, sales have been better, more homes are being sold, more new homes are being built

According to a new report, some local cities have seen a recent drop in car thefts, and that could mean some money saved for car owners. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau Report, car theft in Pocatello went down 17 percent from 2010 to 2011, and in Idaho Falls it dropped 13 percent. Fewer

A family moving from Pocatello to Boise is $100,000 richer. Last week, Heather Palacios was moving her family from Pocatello to Boise when she pulled off Interstate 84 and stopped at the Traveler’s Oasis in Eden for refreshments and gasoline for her moving truck. She also picked up a couple of Cashword Combo scratch tickets

Police have released the names of those involved in a deadly crash Monday on Interstate 15 near Roberts. Ulises Garcia-Amizaga, 19, of Mexico, the driver of the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger, Javier Figeroa-Martinez, 17, of Dubois, was taken by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls with

The Idaho State Police took a moment on Monday to honor two local heroes. Audra Kissel and Aaron Larson both received the state police’s highest citizen honor because the two former strangers saved a man’s life. In May, Scott Mann, 48, from Pocatello, crashed his car on Highway 30 in McCammon, and it caught on

Teton County is getting some help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency when it comes to spring flooding. Properties along Teton Creek in Driggs have been routinely damaged because of stream bank alterations. “Can I say ‘OMG’ on the camera?” asked Mike Lien, who serves as stream restoration director for the non-profit group, Friends of

The evacuation at Teton Village at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort due to a propane gas leak ended at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. The leak was under the tram line. It was detected shortly before 11 a.m. by a construction crew working in the area, said Charlotte Reynolds, a spokesperson for the county. She said the

The Red Cross is in desperate need of more blood. The bank ran extremely low during the month of June, falling 50,000 short on donations. Christine Gladstone with the Red Cross in Idaho Falls attributes it to the summer months keeping folks in the region outdoors and pre-occupied. With Independence Day coming up, employees are

So far the Gem state hasn’t seen any really big wildfires, but the season is far from over. Local News 8 wanted to make sure everyone is prepared incase a fire is burning near your home and you have to evacuate. When you’re running out of a home during an emergency, no doubt you’re frightened

Oil prices are at some of their lowest points in eight months, closing Monday at less than $80 a barrel. Around the country, drivers are enjoying some relief from the pain at the pump. In eastern Idaho, however, a lot of our viewers have been asking us lately, “Why are Idaho’s gas prices higher than

With wildfires claiming homes and forcing evacuations around the region, local fire departments are reminding people that they can take steps to protect their homes before a fire breaks out. After the fire at Satterfield Drive and Sunrise Way earlier this season, the Pocatello Fire Department planned a fuel reduction in the area’s canyons this

A man was gored by a bull bison near the Norris campground on Saturday in Yellowstone National Park. Park officials say the Massachusetts man in his mid-50s was not deliberately taunting the animal. The man let the bull approach within a few feet of where he was sitting and refused to move away. This resulted

Car crashes are scary enough as it is, but when downed powerlines fall onto cars, the situation becomes even more dangerous. What can you do to stay safe in an accident like this? Helicopters, emergency crews, and a power company respond to a mock-crash exercise Monday. This situation involves down power lines. Every year, five

With the scorching temperatures, a lot of people are opting to stay indoors. But for those who live for the outdoor activities — that’s a tall order. In today’s Main Street Buzz, we take paintballing and airsoft indoors. “It’s a good one, it’s a close-quarters combat,” Joe Leaser said. “I really love this because it’s

A wildfire burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest has consumed 100 acres, forest spokeswoman Mary Cernicek said Monday. The Fontenelle Fire sparked about 33-miles northwest of La Barge on Sunday afternoon. It is burning in heavy dead and fallen timber, Cernicek said. There’s no word on how much of the fire is contained. There are

It is hot in eastern Idaho. Temperatures across the Snake River Plain reached over 90-degrees in some places on Monday. With the heat, comes added danger — especially for kids and pets left inside cars. Idaho Falls mom Ashley Scott told us she cannot understand how anyone could leave a kid inside a hot car.

Two Blackfoot brothers escaped from their car when it was submerged in water Sunday evening. Tyler Condon, 19, said he was driving too fast for the corner near 450 North and Rose Road, sending his Pontiac Grand Prix into the Rose Canal. His brother, Alex, was in the passenger seat. “It looks like Alex was

Idaho Falls police have arrested a man they said stole a purse from a car in the Winco parking lot. Jerry Alan Rowe, 57, of Idaho Falls, was arrested Friday on a charge of grand theft. Rowe was arrested on a warrant. Police made the announcement Monday. Rowe was identified as the man responsible for

A woman is in the hospital after jumping out of a moving motor home on Interstate 15. Idaho State Police say around 7 p.m. Thursday, they responded to a person lying on the ground outside of a motor home near Exit 69. Troopers said David Blomquist of Bellevue was driving a motor home when for

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested on a charge of burglary after police said she was caught stealing almost $500 in merchandise from Fred Meyer. Police responded to the Idaho Falls store at 1555 Northgate Mile after an employee stopped Jazmine Louise Dye, 20, when she allegedly attempted to leave without paying for merchandise stuffed

More than 300 Mormon church members who are not gay drew shouts of approval and tears from spectators while taking part in the Utah Gay Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City. Members of Mormons Building Bridges say they sought to send a message of love to Utah’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by

Officials in southeastern Idaho say two children were seriously injured when a pickup being readied for mechanical repairs rolled down a mountain east of Pocatello. Bannock County Sheriff’s Deputy John Underwood says the children were with three adults driving in the mountains Sunday afternoon when a vacuum hose failed in the pickup. The Idaho State

The National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a Red Flag Warning for the Upper Snake River Plain on Sunday. The warning is in effect for areas below 6,000 feet from noon Sunday until 10 p.m. The National Weather Service says the warning was issued because of gusty winds and low humidity. Winds are expected to

A tournament in Pocatello uses foosball to remember a fallen hero. The tournament is named after Sgt. Blake Stephens, a Pocatello local who served in the army and was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2007. “He is one of those guys that everybody wants to be around. He was just happy. He

With warmer temperatures and perfect weather for outdoor sports in the area, more folks are taking to eastern Idaho waters. Water enthusiasts crowded the south fork of the Snake River on Sunday, and two separate boating accidents were reported to Jefferson County Sheriff deputies by mid-morning. At 11:15 a.m., deputies responded to 5805 East Heise

A car caught fire in Idaho Falls Saturday night with someone in it. It happened on 17th Street as the driver of an old model Ford Explorer was turning onto Hitt Road. Fire started in the undercarriage of the SUV and spread into the engine. The male driver was able to get out uninjured, but

Two Blackfoot teens are warming up their voices and their hands this weekend ahead of a huge opportunity. On Tuesday, Cameron Baker and Josh Spencer will open a Salt Lake City concert for singer Dia Frampton. “I’m marching to my very own beat,” sang Baker. It’s a beat that got him a prom date in

A very famous musical family is preparing for a concert in eastern Idaho to benefit local kids who are deaf or hard of hearing. The original Osmond Brothers are returning to Idaho Falls in July for their second year of raising money for the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund. In 2011, they were able to help

Eastern Idaho is famous for its potatoes and great outdoor attractions, but not so much for its status in Hollywood. But that’s about to change. Michael-Ryan Fletchall is the CEO and Producer for Experience Media Studios, and his home base is Idaho Falls. But he travels the globe making movies, and he’s got one coming

There are new answers on what the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes can do to promote economic development, including redeveloping the former FMC site. The answers come in the form of a research study by Idaho State Business professor Neil Tocher, who looked at more than 30 years of tribal studies. Redeveloping the FMC site was the jumping-off

More than a dozen school districts across the state are imposing contract terms on teachers this week after failed negotiations with local unions. The deadline is part of bargaining changes under the Students Come First laws. Idaho Falls District 91 was among those that couldn’t agree. Before Students Come First, negotiations could go on and

Federal environmental regulators be warned: Idaho Republicans are hoping to put you out of work. At the state GOP convention in Twin Falls on Friday, a committee of delegates meeting at the biennial partisan event supported a resolution that the Environmental Protection Agency be abolished. Twin Falls delegate Don Zuck described the EPA as a

According to a resolution that cleared a convention committee on Friday, state leaders will be asked to scrutinize the 2012 closed primary’s consequences before deciding if changes are necessary come 2014. The Republican Party limited its May 15 primary election to registered GOP voters, on concern Democrats were crossing over and skewing results. Some Republicans,

An 8-year-old boy with autism has been found safe on Thursday night, Fremont County deputies said. Braxton had been missing since noon Thursday by Targhee Creek in the Island Park area where he was fishing with his parents, deputies said. Police did not release the boy’s last name. Powerline Construction employees found Braxton on a

Those warm temps outside mean summer is officially here, and with the time off school, it’s the season for summer camp. One camp in Swan Valley is different from the rest. To a passerby it’d look like any summer camp, but everyone at Camp Magical Moments, has one big thing in common: Cancer. “We horseback

The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board has approved a $250,000 enhancement grant to the town of Jackson. The funding was part of over $12 million in Business Ready Community grant requests from across the state approved by the board in Cheyenne on Thursday. The town itself has budgeted another $250,000 in matching funds to

Idaho State University may be one of the safest campuses in the country, according to a new national survey of colleges. According to collegesafe.com ISU is the fifth safest university in the country. Devshikha Bose has been at ISU for years and said she hasn’t felt scared or insecure at all, even when walking through

Businesses and politicians reaching out to you through social media is nothing new, but now, local people are picking up the baton and creating unified marketing strategies to engage eastern Idaho. John Stoneback and Dave Bowen took a look at Bowen’s updated Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon. The page connects directly to Bowen’s official website,

Reopening the Idaho Republican Party’s closed primary and dismantling some federal agencies are among 16 proposed resolutions up for consideration at the state GOP convention in Twin Falls this weekend. According to a list obtained by The Associated Press, the proposals have been submitted ahead of the Thursday through Saturday confab. Since they’re nonbinding, these

We are always looking out for the education of children, but what about education for adults? The Idaho Board of Eduction met at Eastern Idaho Technical College today to discuss the Complete College Idaho Plan, where the goal is to have 60 percent of Idahoans ages 25-34 obtain a degree by the year 2020. Some

Pocatello Police have a few questions for a man they found during a routine welfare check Thursday. Officers were called to a residence in the 1100 block of East Center. An adult male was taken to an emergency room for medical treatment. While police were in the home, officers spotted a new television matching one

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars suffered their first defeat of the season Thursday night at the hands of Grand Junction by a score of 4-3. It’s the first-ever victory for the new Rockies’ organization. Idaho Falls fell to 3-1 on the year with the defeat. Alec Mills earned the loss on the

State leaders are trying to help the public understand the seriousness of wildfires during Idaho’s annual Wildfire Prevention Week. Fire officials predicted a normal, but longer-than-usual fire season thanks to moisture helping the grass to grow, and warm temperatures earlier this year. Fire-fighting vehicles sat idle Tuesday afternoon, waiting for the next call. “Even those

Expect more traffic than usual this Fourth of July holiday. According to an AAA Idaho said news release, 42.3 million Americans will take to the roadways, skyways and byways — representing a 4.9 percent increase a year ago. Taking cues from Americans’ appetite for travel, a mid-week holiday, and generally lower gasoline prices, the increase

Dumping trash on public lands has been a problem for years in eastern Idaho and despite education movements and ad campaigns, it’s still a major issue today. Bureau of Land Management officials said they are sick of picking up the trashy tab left by litterers. It’s an epidemic throughout the region, but rural spots seem

A 100-acre wildfire is burning on state land seven miles northeast of Dubois. The cause of the “A2 Fire” is unknown at this time. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center says four light engines responded to the fire. Firefighters also requested two single engine air tankers, a dozer and water tanker. As of Thursday, the

Grand Teton National Park rangers are investigating the death of a young male grizzly bear just before 9 am Thursday. The bear was struck by a vehicle about one mile south of the Snake River Overlook on Highway 26/89/191. The unidentified driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to St. John’s Medical

Police are searching for a person who assaulted a man at his home and opened fire into his house. Police were called to 433 Foothill Blvd. early Wednesday morning. Officers say “a suspect, with three others” assaulted a man at the door with a pistol. The man closed the door on them and a pistol

Three men have been arrested in a Pocatello home shooting that occurred earlier this week. Christopher Daniel Bullard, 22, Nicholas Gritsenko Silva, 19, and Aaryn Phillip Tilley, 19, were formally booked at the Bannock County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. Pocatello police said they were arrested on charges of aggravated assault shortly after the incident, which

Are you fed up with your phone calls dropping out? Or not being able to send a video from your tablet? Well, the Idaho National Laboratory is being honored by R&D Magazine for a breakthrough in technology that offers a solution to the problems. In a nutshell, it’s a very complex algorithm. INL officials said

An escaped Bannock County inmate has been found. The sheriff’s office said Thursday that it received an anonymous tip that 19-year-old Haley J. Dockstader was at a home in Fort Hall. With the help of the U.S. Marshal Service and Fort Hall police, she was taken into custody on an escape warrant. Dockstader was part

A recent dollar-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes has many Utah smokers traveling out of state to buy. The Salt Lake Tribune reports $4 million in cigarette tax revenue has shifted to Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado this fiscal year. Cigarette taxes in Utah are the 16th-highest in the nation at $1.70 a pack. They were

Teton County, Idaho has been awarded a million dollar grant to help reduce flood risk along Teton Creek. Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Director Brigadier General Bill Shawver said the project is being funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. The remaining $334,001 cost of the project will be met by

The Idaho Falls Police Department said Thursday that a 17-year-old that had been missing is now found. Sorcha Rackham was reported missing Tuesday. She had last been seen on Monday nightin the 300 block of Cleveland, around 7:30 p.m. The police department said Sorcha was safe. It did not release further details.

The city of Ammon will close a section of 17th Street between Ammon Road and Ridgewood Drive beginning Monday, June 25. City Administrator Ron Folsom said construction crews will completely remove the existing road, widen the roadway by about two feet, then repave the entire section. The closure will be in effect for up to

Very dry vegetation combined with warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds have pushed fire danger to “High” in all of Teton County, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, and the Bridger Teton National Forest Thursday. The region usually does not see such a high danger until mid-July. Jackson Hole Fire-EMS and Teton Interagency Fire Center

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars made it three in a row Wednesday night as the ball club beat Orem 7-1 to sweep the Owlz. Idaho Falls is now 3-0 on the season for the first time since 2009. Andrew Ferguson pitched four innings, giving up one earned run on five hits and

The Pocatello Police Department is getting a brand new look and saving some money at the same time. For years, Pocatello officers have been trying to get an update to their wool uniform, that has been the same since the 1940s. Now the police are getting new navy blue, teflon coated uniform. For the senior

June 20 and 21 mark a couple very special days for many cultures around the world. Depending on exactly where you live, one of those days marks the summer solstice. The day is widely regarded as a highly spiritual time for many religions and groups far and wide. At the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association,

Almost every kid has dreamed of becoming a police officer at one point in time. This week, Madison County is helping youth make those dreams a reality by offering police academy style training for local students. For the last decade, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has held a week-long camp that has taught local kids

The U.S. Department of Energy has suspended testing at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit on the Idaho National Laboratory reservation. A startup test was suspended Saturday after a “system pressure event,” according to a news release. In a news release, DOE officials said facility startup testing has been under way for the past month, evaluating

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Idaho State athletic department posted its highest ever Academic Progress Rate score, showing the Bengals continue to make stride in the classroom. ISU earned a multi-year APR score of 937 and a single-year score of 950. The football program recorded a 903 for the 2010-11 school year, the Bengals’ second-best score