Month: June 2012

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars close out their series with Orem Wednesday night before hosting Grand Junction Thursday and Friday. The Chukars are looking to go 3-0 on the season for the first time since 2009. Idaho Falls defeated Orem in the first two games of the series, 16-14 Monday and 11-4

Teton County, Wyo.,Emergency Management Coordinator Rich Ochs is pleased with the feedback if not the performance of a proposed reverse 911 emergency notification system. As part of a test of the system, an initial call was placed to over 10,300 numbers beginning at 12:30 pm Tuesday. Almost immediately, Ochs said he began receiving e-mail messages

A new NCAA report shows Boise State football players are among the best in the nation when it comes to making progress in the classroom. School officials said Wednesday the football team received a score of 989 on the so-called Academic Progress Rate during a four-year period ending in 2010-11. That score puts Boise State

The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership has been recognized with the 2012 Award for Excellence in Community Action. The Idaho Falls-based group will receive the award during the national Community Action Partnership’s annual convention in New York City on Aug. 20 to 22. The Partnership represents 1,000 community action agencies. EICAP manages a number of

The wolf pup found by out-of-town campers outside Ketchum in May is headed to Virginia. Idaho Fish and Game officials last week selected Busch Gardens in Williamsburg from a list of potential facilities willing to accept the male wolf pup long-term. The list was compiled by officials at Zoo Boise, which has been taking care

Year after year, the Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Fourth of July parade and people have come to expect the familiar sights — firefighters, horses, even clowns. But this year the parade may be short a handful of goofballs. For Kathy Nave, aka Ruffles T. Clown, making people laugh in the annual 4th of

Everyone needs to think safety in the outdoors, especially when it comes to fire prevention. Not only that, but everyone can enjoy our beautiful landscapes, whether you’re an avid hiker or a special needs child. This is something a new group called Outdoor Explorers is focusing on in a first-ever series of events. On Tuesday,

Police in the southwestern Idaho city of Nampa say they’ve arrested a man accused of attempting to carjack several cars so he could flee after stealing a doughnut from a local grocery store. Nampa Police Sgt. Tim Randall says 27-year-old Marty Glass has been charged with several felonies including battery, strong-arm robbery and assault. Randall

A sage and grass fireburning east of the Fort Hall exit on Ross Fork Road in Fort Hall has been contained. Fort Hall Fire and Chubbuck Fire crews responded to the blaze that was burning close to some homes. Traffic had been blocked off at the intersections of Simplot Road and Bannock Road and Simplot

The first student from Pocatello’s African Sister City sponsorship program has graduated college. Jacques Teri just received his bachelor’s degree in English Language from the University of Ougadougou in Burkina Faso. His sponsor, Carol Nelson of Chubbuck, has paid $590 a year for the last four years for Teri through college. Nelson said Teri is

The Idaho Fish and Game Department will bring its “Free Fishing Trailer” to Idaho Falls’ Ryder Park Wednesday night. Volunteers will be on hand with fishing poles, bait and everything else you’ll need. And, the pond has been freshly stocked with catchable trout. It’s primarily aimed at kids, but adults are welcome too. The eventwas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Kyle Smith (1-0) went five innings and struck out 11 as the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Orem Owlz 11-4 Tuesday night at Melaleuca Field. The Chukars are now 2-0 for the first time since the club went 3-0 in 2009. Smith dominated the Orem batters, giving up just three hits

When it comes to taxes and revenues, the state of Idaho is headed in the wrong direction, according to the executive director of the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy Michael Ferguson. Ferguson has worked for both democrats and republicans as the governor’s Chief Economist for the last 25 years, and he started the non-partisan center

The Idaho Department of Commerce is taking a downtown revitalization program through the state, and is using a local city as a model main street. Those running the workshop said they are using Pocatello because the gate city is a great example. It has already had success turning it’s old town area from a negative

Less than 2 weeks until 4th of July celebrations across eastern Idaho means it is almost time to start lighting up the sky with fireworks. But with dry conditions and high fire risk, law enforcement is cautioning eastern Idahoans to leave sky-brightening to professionals this year. The old classics are still legal — most sparklers

Nearby homes were evacuated early Tuesday morning when “a big ball of fire” ignited near a house at 459 S. Oakley St., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office, Clark County Fire Department and ambulance crews responded at about 1:45 a.m. The sheriff’s office said it appeared a heat lamp inside a chicken

Wind gusts clocked to 70 miles per hour brought down a steel structure building under construction at the Nuclear Reactors Facility at approximately 5:15 pm Sunday. The facility is located on the Idaho National Laboratory reservation and is under contract with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The steel infrastructure was being built to support a

When 12 year old Dane smiles for the camera, his eyes crinkle into two half-moons and dimples play around his cheeks. Behind that smile is a boy with a big heart and lots of love to give. Because fairness is important to Dane, he needs adoptive folks who can help him make sense of a

A Montana man has died of injuries suffered in a weekend motorcycle accident at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. The Fremont County sheriff’s office says 37-year-old Robert Ostrander of Three Forks, Mont., was injured at 11 p.m. Friday when he crashed while doing jumps with his motorcycle in the area of Idaho Dunes Campground. The

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 5.3 percent in April to 5.2 percent in May. The state Department of Workforce Services says the number of people employed grew by 927 over the month. Most county unemployment rates followed their normal seasonal pattern and decreased. Warmer weather brought seasonal job gains in leisure and hospitality,

6th District Judge David Nye has ruled that Power County Commissioners violated the Idaho Constitution and acted in excess of their authority by hiring outside counsel to represent the county’s planning and zoning commission. The judge also found the board of commissioners abused their discretion and failed to properly follow process in adopting the county’s

A high-speed car chase and officer-involved that rocked Idaho Falls in October 2011 found some resolution on Monday. 31-year-old Scott Parker was sentenced to 22 years in prison for leading officers on the chase before shooting at squad cars with a high-power assault rifle. The sentence marked an end to an emotional saga, but the

Driving through eastern Idaho, chances are you’ve notice that our gas prices are sky high. Eastern Idaho’s gas prices are still 10 cents above the national average. But what if there was an alternative method to using gas? It may look like your typical Chevrolet sedan, but there’s a twist. Pop open what looks to

The Eastern Idaho Interagency FireCenter hopes to fully contain the 314-acre “Lava Fire” by 4 p.m. Monday. The fire broke out in a lava beds about 3:15 p.m. Sunday near Horseshoe Road about six miles west of Shelley. Four engines, a water tanker, and a 20-person Island Park hand crew struggled to encircle the fire

Life jackets are credited for saving the lives of four Pocatello residents rescued from a capsized boat on American Falls Reservoir Sunday. The Power County Sheriff’s office says it received a 911 call at 4:23 pm that four people were attempting to bale out water from their boat. The victims were pulled aboard another boat

The sixth defendant connected to the Christmas Day 2011 stabbing death of 20-year-old Buck Garner has pleaded guilty. 18-year-old Brent Pongyan is charged with principal to aggravated battery. He appeared in Bonneville County court on Monday for a pre-trial conference. But, his attorney made a surprise announcement, Pongyan would reverse his not-guilty plea and forego

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – It’s Opening Day in the Pioneer League, and the Idaho Falls Chukars are set to host Orem Monday night at 7:15. With the season upon us, here’s a few things to look for tonight at Melaleuca Field. Manager Omar Ramirez takes over for former skipper Buck Buchannon in 2012. Ramirez was

Concerned by an increasing number of nighttime wildlife collisions, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is reducing overnight speed limits on Wyoming Highway 390 near Jackson. The speed limit will drop from 45 mph to 35 mph beginning 30 minutes after local sunset until 30 minutes before official daily sunrise. New static signs will be installed

A pilot crashed his biplane at the Rexburg airport Friday night as he was preparing for Saturday’s Legacy Air Show. Buck Roetman of Sharpsburg, Georgia was flying the plane. He was doing barrel rolls as a crowd looked on. However, the plane never leveled out and crashed onto a golf course next to the airport.

One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall. Idaho State Police troopers said an uncontrolled burn along the side of I-15 was causing heavy amounts of smoke to drift into traffic. Drivers began to slow down to pass through that area safely, ISP said. Maxine T. Cushman, 93 of Blackfoot

A 37 year old Montana man has died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash in the BLM Sand Dune area at 11 pm Friday. The Fremont County Sheriffs Department says Robert Ostrander of Three Forks, Montana had been jumping his motorcycle in the Idaho Dunes Campground when he crashed the bike. Ostrander was

Commercial buses and trucks traveling through Yellowstone National Park this summer may be subjected to safety checks. The inspections are designed to ensure the safe operation and mechanical soundness of such vehicles on Yellowstone’s roadways. They are done to help protect visitors, park employees and park resources from potential accidents. Both the vehicle and the

Around 1,100 dogs showed up every day this weekend to the Blackfoot Dog Show Cluster. From Japan to Puerto Rico and almost every state in the union, those thousands of dogs traveled from all over the globe to compete on this spot on the Montana circuit. A group of kids ran up to pet Leena

Interstate 15 is back open after an RV tipped over and blocked the southbound lanes on Sunday. The road was blocked at the I-15 intersection with Highway 33, ITD said. An RV overturned four miles south of Hamer, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. No one was injured in the crash.

Fire officials said they’ve knocked down a wildfire that burned near a housing subdivision in Jefferson County on Sunday. The fire was just to the east of Highway 20 at 663 North 4212 East behind South Fork Estates.The fire was burning in tall grass and burned two sheds behind a home, firefighters said. It was

It’s a story we first brought you in May. A good Samaritan found a border collie puppy that was shot multiple times and left to die in Blackfoot. That dog, named Angel, is now safe and healthy and has been adopted by the woman who found her. Blackfoot resident Leslie Schwindt said when she found

The Bingham Memorial Hospital board called the second news conference in a week on Thursday, this time to make it clear that the hospital takes allegations of hospital mismanagement seriously. In late May, the board hired a Boise law firm to conduct a review. Attorney Erik Stidham is leading that effort. Stidham told reporters Thursday

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are going to Idaho universities to help research make the jump from fascinating science to profit-making enterprise. Idaho State University is getting $670,000 to create cutting edge materials for electronics and medicine. Particle accelerators at ISU’s Accelerator Center use extremely powerful microwaves to speed up electrons. “And when you speed

Just in time for Father’s Day, the Legacy Flight Museum is putting on its annual air show in Rexburg on Saturday. This year, the show has a whole lineup of daredevil pilots ready to show off their moves. “It’s the freedom,” said David Erickson, air show pilot. “It’s the freedom of three-dimensional flight.” Erickson said

It was a scary afternoon Wednesday for those living along Dove Avenue in Rigby. Construction crews snagged a gas line and pulled a meter off of a house. It happened around 4:30 p.m. as crews were working on a water project in the neighborhood. Fire Chief Jim Deuel said two houses were in danger of

Religion in Idaho has become nearly a taboo topic. It’s often difficult for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint faith and evangelical Christians to open up about their beliefs and find common ground without tempers getting heated and emotions running high. Two religious experts are trying to change this attitude by

Four people are recovering after a fishing trip on the South Fork of the Snake River in Jefferson County ended with all four of them getting swept through the great feeder head gates. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it all happened around 7 p.m. Thursday. The victims are Daniel James Smith, John Shinkle, Keisha

By unanimous vote Thursday night, the Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a new ordinance that would regulate the location of sexually oriented business in the county. The 21 page document outlines specific locations and hours of operation as well as a requirement for background checks of store owners and employees. The ordinance

A Grand Teton Lodge security officer faces charges of filing a false report in connection with a reported assault June 7th. Grand Teton National Park rangers and National Park Service special agents said Christopher Dascoli of Lee, Massachusetts falsely claimed he was physically assaulted during a loud party at an employee residential area of Jackson

Fisher Communications Inc announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with Fox Broadcasting Company to affiliate with the network over its KXPI-LP and KIDK.2 stations serving the Idaho Falls-Pocatello market. FOX programming will move to Channel 3.2 beginning July 1, 2012. Viewers will watch FOX on KXPI over the air on Digital 3.2 and

Eastern Idaho will not be missing out on NFL football or popular programming of Glee and American Idol after all. Fox has made a deal with Fisher Communications to broadcast the network programming on KXPI 3.2 beginning July 1 st . KXPI will remain a My Network TV affiliate and continue to air that network’s

Pocatello police are continuing their investigation into the stabbing of a 47 year old Pocatello woman early Thursday morning. Portneuf Medical Center Emergency Room personnel reported the serious cut to the woman’s neck at 1:56 am. Lieutenant Paul Manning said initial investigation indicated the incident happened at 845 Barton Road. A search warrant at that

A 59 year old Rochester Hills, Michigan man died Thursday after a two car crash in Grand Teton National Park. The victim was identified as John Richard Grace. Park Rangers said Grace’s Camaro crashed into an older model Ford on Highway 89/287 near the Oxbow Bend of the Snake River at approximately 12:30 pm Thursday.

After a nine month string of declines, Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked up a tenth of a percent in May to 7.8 percent. Department of Labor officials believe optimism about employment prospects pushed more job seekers into the labor market. Almost three thousand more people entered the job market last month. Idaho employers increased

Pocatello police and Fire Department investigators say a child playing with matches caused a fire in an apartment at 1022 E. Poplar Thursday night. They say the child set a mattress on fire. All members of the household were evacuated and there were no significant injuries. The apartment sustained minimal damage. Investigation is continuing this

An Idaho Department of Correction officer has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with an inmate at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center. Kim Rogers, 59, has been placed on administrative leave without pay. He was hired by IDOC as a correctional officer in May 2002. He left the department in March 2003 and returned

A Pocatello man claimed he wasn’t driving after Pocatello police responded to an alleged hit and run accident in the 400 block of Riverside. The suspected driver identified as 31 year old Paul Allyn Corsen was arrested at his home on Driftwood Street on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing police. Police say

Portneuf Medical Center is celebrating after winning national recognition as a top hospital for patients with heart problems. Steve Proctor woke up one morning with a pressure in his chest and pain in his jaw. “I decided that i would get cleaned up and go to work and see if it kind of went away,

From the hills of Mink Creek to the big city of Boise, this year’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner really knows how to make a big leap. Rachel Loftin not only helped to bring the Century Diamondbacks girls’ tennis team to win the title of state champions, but she sailed through high

A major project in Idaho Falls will be a step closer to reality after a city council meeting on Thursday night. The winning bid for a total overhaul of Memorial Drive downtown is set for approval. “We do need to get started as quickly as we can to be able to get done on time,”

The City of Ashton played host today to Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and several of his cabinet members. Their visit was part of the Governor’s 55th “Capital For A Day” event, where state office holders visit cities around the state to discuss issues of interest with local constituents. “Bring them out of Boise, get them

7th District Judge Jon Shindurling has sentenced an Idaho Falls woman to five years probation and a one thousand dollar fine. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office says 67 year old Dorothy McCarty failed to deposit more than $1 thousand cash into the Iona-Bonneville Sewer District’s account. She was manager of McCarty Management at the time.

An Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty to felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16 as part of a plea agreement in an arraignment proceeding Wednesday. Bonneville County Deputy Prosecutor Daniel Clark said George Robert Jones, 57, could face a minimum of five years to a maximum of 25 years

Idaho will receive about $27 million in 2012 PILT payments. More than 18,000 American communities will receive a record $393 million in PILT funds this year. PILT stands for “payment in lieu of taxes” and is intended to compensate local governments which cannot collect property taxes on federally owned land within their boundaries. In eastern

Suspicious pre-dawn activity led to the arrest of four people on drug related charges in Idaho Falls on Thursday morning. Idaho Falls police were called to the 1700 block of Grandview at 3:30 am after witnesses observed a number of people with flashlights going in and out of several garages. They made contact with 23-year-old

After a public display of a fracture at last week’s City Council meeting, many people are questioning just how healthy the Bannock County Republican party is. If it’s any indication, party members’ opinions are split over whether or not the party is unified. The rift has been going on for a while, according to some,

This Friday, June 15, the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls celebrates the opening of its newest exhibit, King Tut: Treasures of the Tomb. Exact replicas of 131 ancient artifacts fill the museum, and some of them can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. “It’s really cool cause I recognize most of these things,”

Kids get bored during the summer and this can lead to poor decision making. The Idaho Falls Police Department is sharing tips to help parents manage these conflicts.Officer John Cowley has some good ideas. “Raising children is being able to communicate with them and being able to sit down and talk with them and teach

Summer is a hot time for crime. With warmer weather, vehicle prowls, graffiti and vandalism all go up. Local police said most people don’t know they often make themselves targets for these crimes. “Our peak month for crime is July,” said Joelyn Hansen, coordinator for the Idaho Falls Police Department. “We respond to a lot

The city of Ashton will play host as Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s brings his “Capital For A Day” program to eastern Idaho Thursday. Otter will be joined by a number of cabinet members and other state office holders for discussion of issues with local constituents from 9 am to 3 pm at the Ashton Community

What does it take to make a business succeed in a location where so many others have failed? Cafe Rowan Rock and Roll Bento Box owner Neal Smith said all it takes is being a good eater and a good drinker. The concept of the genuinely unique place is really just an extension of the

The Bingham County prosecutor hand has delivered a letter requesting help from the state Attorney General’s Office in the Bingham Memorial Hospital investigation. The attorney general’s public information officer confirmed Tuesday that the letter was received and says the office likely will be able to help the prosecutor, Scott Andrew, who is requesting the state

The Bingham Memorial Hospital Board of Directors held a news conference Monday to announce the hospital has filed a tort claim against County Commissioner Ladd Carter and Planning and Zoning Chairman Lee Hammett. It also claims our station, reporter Marissa Bodnar and anchor Karole Honas are part of a “media conspiracy.” This is the hospital’s

The 2012 pitching staff has been announced for the Chukars, and it includes two players who spent part of last year in Idaho Falls. David Middendorf (LHP) and Spencer Patton (RHP) are both returning to Idaho Falls for a second campaign this season, joining 14 more pitchers on the Chukars staff. The 16-name list includes

The family of a 20-year-old Pocatello soldier says he lost both of his legs and suffered other injuries when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on foot patrol in Afghanistan. Dennis Krumwiede of Pocatello tells the Idaho State Journal that his son, Matthew, also suffered a fractured pelvis, a broken left arm, internal

Idaho has executed a man for his role in the brutal stabbing and mutilation of a Blackfoot woman nearly three decades ago, marking the first time witnesses were allowed to watch the whole process of lethal injection in the state after a challenge by media organizations. Prison officials declared 53-year-old Richard Leavitt dead at 10:25

The former principal of Snake River Junior High School is scheduled to face a jury next month, but an agreement may be in the works. Christopher Cox, 39, is charged with three counts of sex abuse of a minor child under 16 — one of his former students. Each count carries up to 25 years

Police are investigating a burglary of the old Ashley’s Furniture building in Idaho Falls. The building, on 1953 N. Yellowstone, was burglarized between April 27 and May 30. The business had been closed for some time, but still contains a large amount of inventory, police said Monday. An upper level window was broken and the

One man was injured following a crash in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. Witnesses say a man driving his Jeep Liberty north on South Holmes Avenue swerved, hit a tree and ran into a home on the corner South Holmes Avenue and Eighth Street. The SUV flipped over and tore siding off the house. A telephone

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport will make some big improvements this upcoming year thanks to a million dollar grant coming from the Federal Aviation Administration. This is something they apply for every year, but as airport manager Len Nelson puts it, has been increasingly difficult to get due to the struggling economy.The most noticable improvement

More than 200 people showed up to a job fair at the Lamb Weston plant in American Falls on Tuesday. But, Lamb Weston is only looking to hire 30 people. The huge response comes as no surprise as Double L Manufacturing and Simplot both announced closures in the area recently. Those 200 people looking for

More than $20,000 in grants have been awarded to 22 nonprofit organizations around the state, including Eastern Idaho. The money was donated by CenturyLink, as part of the company’s middle school philanthropy program. Eight middle schools across the state were chosen to distribute $3,000 per school to local nonprofits and Rocky Mountain Middle School was

There are new numbers from a state highway safety association show good news for motorcylists. The number of motorcycle crash-related deaths is declining. For Bonneville County Choppers owner Michael Martinez, safety is a focus year-round. “A lot of times it takes somebody getting in a wreck and passing away for people to open up their

A DNA test shows that a pup picked up outside Ketchum on May 25 is a wild wolf, Idaho Fish and Game announced Tuesday. Out-of-town campers picked up what they thought was a lost domestic puppy outside Ketchum and took it to a vet clinic in town. Officials thought the male puppy looked like it

POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State football team will travel to play at Washington in 2013. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon. The game will be played Sept. 21 at Husky Stadium. Since 2007, the Bengals are 0-3 vs. Pacific 12 schools. Idaho State lost to Washington State 64-21 in 2011, Arizona State 50-3 in 2009

Bureau of Land Management and INL firefighters have surrounded a small range fire about 15 to 20 miles west of Idaho Falls off US Highway 20. About 20 firefighters expected to contain the 11 acre fire at around 5 pm Tuesday. The fire was human caused. Early reports indicated it was believed started by a

A 28-year-old Pocatello man faces numerous charges after police said he caused multiple collisions in downtown Pocatello within a 15-minute period Monday morning.Pocatello police said it started around 8:30 a.m., when Ernesto Gabriel Galvan hit a stop sign and then left the scene. They said he then ran into another car and left that scene

The United States Supreme Court denies an appeal by Richard Leavitt Monday afternoon meaning Idaho will execute a second person in under a year. It was 28 years ago when a brutal murder rocked the town of Blackfoot. For five months the public lived in fear, before Leavitt was arrested for the crime. “It was

State Superintendent Tom Luna’s education reform plan has come under fire since the day he first made the proposal in the IdahoLegislature. Thousands of people across the state bristle at the mere mention of teacher merit pay or mandates for new technology included in Students Come First. Gov. Butch Otter has been a supporter of

It’s all part of operation facelift. Nine communities in eastern Idaho, including Idaho Falls, are competing to give the best “face-lift” to their city. Volunteeers will spend the next 12 days fixing up the City Refuge, “Work It” Scrubz, and the Joshua D. Smith Foundation buildings. CRSA architecture provided the designs. Pacific West Construction and

Idaho Falls and Ammon are about to go a lot more green. A brand-new curbside recycling program is starting soon in both cities. The very first curbside recycling containers arrived today in Idaho Falls. “I think (curbside recycling) is something that the people in Idaho Falls have been wanting to do,” said Craig Stephenson, manager

You may have heard complaints about sprinklers watering the sidewalks, but is it legal? As summer began, the complaints seemed to just pop up. People were getting fed up with soaked ankles, just from taking a leisurely stroll. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Troyer said that residents often call the Sheriff’s Office to report rogue

A local National Guard member was recently named as the first female company commander of the Gulf Company 145th Brigade Support Battalion. For the last 11 years, First Lt. Annie Gardner has dedicated her life to serving her country. At the age of 20, Gardner said her parents gave her recruitment papers, and she enlisted

After aircraft accidents have shrunk the size of the nations fire fighting fleet, the Forest Service is trying to rebuild resources. Close to home, the air attack base in Pocatello is preparing for an active fire season. The Pocatello Air Attack Base is home to a large fire retardant tanker plane, a number of small

No harmful chemicals have been found in an Idaho Falls pond that has seen a high amount of fish deaths, Idaho Fish and Game said Friday. “We still do not know what caused the fish kill last month, but based on these reports, will stock the pond later today,” Idaho Fish and Game said in

On a ranch seven miles north of Leadore — population 105 — a couple is opening a first-of-its-kind “green” cemetery. Nothing unnatural will be used in the burial process, not even wooden caskets. “This body, this is not us, this is just where we live,” said rancher Jim Locke. He said the idea of having

A woman died Sunday night in a one-vehicle rollover on U.S. Highway 20 in Bonneville County. At about 8:30 p.m. near Milepost 286, Linda Mcaffee, 62, of Arco, was traveling east in a black Jeep Cherokee when, for unknown reasons, she drifted across the center line and left shoulder, the Idaho State Police said in

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an escaped inmate. A warrant has been issued in Idaho and Utah for the arrest of 19-year-old Haley J. Dockstader. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said Dockstader was part of the county’s trustee program and walked away while doing an assignment on Thursday afternoon. Dockstader’s mother, who lives in

A Rexburg man had a close call when his SUV wound up in the Snake River in Jefferson County on Saturday evening. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Danon Perry stopped his Toyota 4-Runner a little too close to the water on the Menan boat dock. Perry accidentally let off the brake and

After 20 years, a Pocatello institution is closing its doors. College Market Coffeehouse hasn’t just been serving people coffee for two decades, but it’s given a physical location to the heart of a community. The owners announced the closure on Facebook recently, saying everything in the shop is on sale before it closes on June

Police and fire officials are trying to figure out what started a big house fire in Idaho Falls. It happened around 3:45 Saturday afternoon on Terrace Dr. Firefighers said the blaze started in a garage and spread to the attic. A family was inside the home at the time, but they were all able to

There’s no question that the world revolves around food. Americans spend over $400 billion per year on groceries, but what if you could cut your bill in half? While shopping at the grocery store, you may have noticed your receipt totals slightly increasing lately. That’s because the price of food is on the rise. The

The Idaho Falls community united on Saturday to spread awareness and prevention of domestic violence. Organizers said the area’s second annual Summer Fest event, hosted by Breaking Boundaries, is a way of remembering a local family after their only children and grandchildren were murdered last May.They say it’s also a way to educate the public

DES MOINES, Iowa – Boise State freshman Emma Bates earned All-American Second Team honors Saturday afternoon with a 12th-place finish in the 5,000-meter at the 2012 NCAA National Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to being the first Bronco woman to receive All-American honors in the 5,000-meter, Bates recorded the top

Condemned inmate Richard Leavitt says he’s made his peace with God and he’s ready to die. He is four days away from lethal injection, but Friday, he picked up the phone and called our news partners in Boise to tell his story. Leavitt’s spent the past 27 years sitting in a cell at the state