Month: July 2012

Pocatello, Driggs, and Jackson, Wyoming will receive part of $787 million in transit facility funding announced by US Transportation Secretary Ray…

It’s the first thing drivers see as they head into Lava Hot Springs: a roadside reader board with the words, “Burn ban, no fire,…

As crews continued work to renovate the Pancheri Drive I-15 overpass in Idaho Falls, the intersection of Pancheri and Pioneer Road will close for…

Gun control is an issue often visited and re-visited after a tragic event like the Colorado theater shooting. In the aftermath of the Friday morning…

Anyone who has watched a western movie has seen some gun fighting action. At a gun range in Idaho Falls Saturday, dozens of cowboys and cowgirls…

A bird is being blamed for causing a power outage for nearly 7,000 customers Saturday morning in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls Power Manager Van Ashton…

The Teton County Sheriff’s office is trying to locate a 16-year-old girl who has not been seen since July 17. The Sheriff’s office said…

A crash was blocking Interstate 15 northbound in the Pocatello/Chubbuck area, but as of 2 p.m. Friday, it had cleared. The crash occurred at milepost…

An Aberdeen man was killed early Saturday morning in an accident on Highway 39.Idaho State Police said Gabriel Gonzalez-Rivas, 28, was ejected from…

Local people are still very excited to see the much-anticipated “Dark Knight Rises,” but the overnight shooting in a Colorado movie…

One Pocatello man has begun building a memorial to remember the homes and pets lost to the Charlotte Fire. Steve Leaman said he wants to make sure…

A fire was burning in the same area the Charlotte Fire burned a few weeks ago. The brushfire was burning Friday on Country Club Drive, which is off…

For years now, there’s been talk about building an overpass at the Thornton intersection on Highway 20. Now, the Idaho Transportation…

A counseling session at Upper Valley Options in Rexburg Thursday ended in a head-on collision. Rexburg Police say an 11 year old boy grabbed the keys…

Five separate hotspots have flared near the top of Rabbit Hill. The hotspots are remnants of a blaze that started on Wednesday and was under control…

Idaho Falls police are looking for a man who may have tried to kidnap a woman off the street early Friday. A 33-year-old Idaho Falls woman flagged…

A new challenge will face Idaho Falls motorists when Pioneer Road closes at its intersection with Pancheri Drive this weekend. As part of the…

(AP) – A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into a crowded movie theater in suburban Denver theater at a midnight…

Trees were torching in the interior area of the Chrandal Creek Fire on the Idaho-Montana border on the Bitterroot and Salmon-Challis National Forests…

Following a recent flurry of car burglaries, Rexburg Police believe a possible suspect may have developed a guilty conscience. Some of the stolen…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to offer tours of a newly renovated temple in Boise. Church officials said Thursday the temple…

Blackfoot’s Jensen Grove is a recreator’s dream and city leaders are asking the public to help keep it that way by putting an end to…

Following a campaign by concerned parents, busing for extra-curricular events in the Marsh Valley School District is back. Kelley Packer is one of…

The winning cities of a month-long contest among eastern Idaho communities were announced Thursday. Operation Facelift had the cities working on…

A Pocatello house fire on Saturday was likely caused by someone smoking near medical oxygen tanks, said the Pocatello Fire Department. Two people…

For many, a summer job means waiting tables or guarding lives at a nearby pool, but some throw themselves right in the middle of dangerous wildfires.…

A local program is giving kids with disabilities bicycles they can ride their way. “Bike For Kids Idaho” is a family support program that…

Annie has a big heart and is very giving and helpful, and expresses her kindness through actions and words. Intelligent and resilient, she is very…

A new US Highway 20 interchange near Thornton in Madison County is now expected to begin in 2017. The $16.9 million estimated project will be built…

The Salmon Challis National Forest expected full containment of the “Ten Mile” fire near Salmon by 6 pm Thursday. It was estimated at 438…

Anticipating a slow economy, Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners have unanimously approved a 2013 budget. To balance the county’s general…

The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center now estimates a range fire near Soda Springs at 219 acres. Federal firefighting crews sent six engines, a…

Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need. Not of volunteers, but of children. Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for children ages 6 to 12 who live in a…

A convicted felon that had been deported is back in custody following his arrest on a felony warrant in Jackson on Wednesday. Teton County, Wyo.,…

A Texas man was hospitalized around 4:44 pm Wednesday after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a guardrail on the Interstate 15 Exit 119.…

In the midst of an early and difficult fire season, an ag pilot and several community members teamed up to stop a blaze from spreading to nearby…

On Wednesday, the community heard a progress report from a top Department of Energy administrator, and a look at Idaho National Lab priorities for…

Most people take a trip to the grocery store when they need fruit, vegetables and eggs; but what if instead, you could replace that with a trip to…

Power County’s sheriff says the county jail is in need of a major remodel to meet state standards. Sheriff Jim Jeffries said there are quite a…

Medicare scams are on the rise in Idaho. A Preston woman says she got a suspicious phone call from someone who told her she needed to verify her bank…

On Tuesday, our station set out into Idaho Falls to bring viewers a progress report on investigations into a couple of crimes that happened in the…

On Tuesday night, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge and Thatcher, ID native Hon. Randy Smith was inducted into Idaho’s Hall of Fame. Gov.…

PARK CITY, Utah- The Big Sky Conference announced its preseason football rankings as voted upon by the coaches and media. The conference coaches…

Dozens in Bingham County came out tonight to grab a bite to eat, chat with friends and support the Community Dinner Table. The barbecue is meant to…

In just10 days, an Ammon teenager will make a big splash at the Transplant Games of America. His name is Blake Krupa and after recovering from a…

An SUV crashed into a power pole on Holmes on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred between Third and Fourth streets. As of 5:40 p.m., crews had…

A woman is accused of kidnapping her two kids for a second time and a third child that is not even her own. Rexburg police are teaming up with…

A motorist who offered a couple a ride to Idaho suffered a possible broken collarbone when his passenger allegedly hit him with a crystal ashtray in…

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is giving dozens of at-risk kids a few nights under the stars, to try to keep them from a life behind bars.…

Victor will be Idaho’s next Capital for a Day, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. The event in the Teton County town will be July…

When it comes to wildfires, Jefferson County isn’t taking any chances. Central, Roberts and the Hamer fire districts are all ordering an open…

Rexburg and Utah police are tracking down a woman they said has kidnapped three children. Police say an Orem woman drove to her ex-husband’s…

A puppy missing for more than a week has been returned to her owner without her hind legs. The owner and the veterinarian who saved the dog’s…

The Bannock County sheriff said Monday that the Charlotte Fire was human caused and accidental. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said a “thorough…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars couldn’t hang onto a 4-3 lead in the top of the ninth as the Greybirds drop a 7-4 decision…

PARK CITY, Utah- The preseason accolades continue to pour in for Rodrick Rumble. The senior wide receiver was named to the Preseason All-Conference…

In today’s Main Street Buzz, a Shelley restaurant is welcoming new and old customers back through its doors. Lorena Camora opened Madrigals…

Despite the recent rain, fire chiefs in Jefferson County aren’t taking any chances. Effective immediately, the Central Fire District, Roberts…

College students from all over the country are putting their heads together to see how they can make the Snake River Plain a greener place.…

On July 1st 2012, KXPIofficiallybecame the FOX affiliate for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Here is how you tune in: Over the air: Channel 3.2 or…

Jumping in canals can be a popular activity for kids in Idaho Falls. But as we approach record breaking temperatures, the hot and dry conditions only…

A pilot and a passenger from the AV Center in Pocatello had a tough landing Monday morning. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said the plane…

Police have arrested a man on burglary charges after he was found to have more than $200 in coins. At about 4 a.m. Monday, Rexburg officers responded…

A traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase on Interstate 15 on Monday. Idaho State Police Lt. Ismael Gonzalez said a man was driving a black Dodge…

An armed robbery resulted in a victim getting stabbed, police said. Two men were sanding a boat inside a building at 964 Lincoln Road on Monday at…

A man beat a woman with a pool cue in Idaho Falls on Sunday, police said. The woman was still doubled over in the alley behind Midget Market on H…

On Sunday, a mother is desperately trying to get from Oregon to Pocatello after her home there erupted in flames Saturday night. Our station was…

A house exploded into flames around 12:30 a.m. Sunday near Old Town Pocatello. The house is at 817 North Arthur Avenue where flames could be seen…

An army of volunteers swarmed the area burned by the Charlotte Fire on Saturday to help victims in the first steps of rebuilding. Almost 2,000…

Last month, a serious mountain biking accident in Jackson Hole sent 22-year-old Jacob Pitt to the hospital. Pitt sustained some brain damage and a…

According to Sgt. Jeff Edwards, deputies were serving a warrant out of Dillon, Montana for the arrest of Kevin Hurley Saturday morning. Edwards said…

Dr. Slaughter is back in Idaho Falls for his annual summer scare. He’s setting up shop in a new location next to Bowlero on First Street.…

Yellowstone National Park rangers are hoping to settle a decades-old debate between winter thrill-seekers and environmentalists with the newest…

Victims of the Charlotte fire, firefighters and law enforcement were given the chance to come together to meet each other, grieve and celebrate on…

Who are these firefighters battling the blazes in Idaho? Are they ready to handle what looks to be a rough fire season? “I’m from…

On Wednesday afternoon, fire crews were called back to a condominium complex in Idaho Falls at various times after they first tackled the flames…

The Marshall-Spreier family is no stranger to tragedy; the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” family had a new home built for them in…

U.S. Highway 26 is clear after it was previously blocked by smoke Thursday afternoon. The Idaho Transportation Department gave all-clear at 5:45 p.m.…

Utah State University will offer a Master of Business Administration on site at Brigham Young University-Idaho as part of a new agreement between the…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on a charge of possession of child pornography early Friday morning. Police said an investigation found Keith William…

Hoku Corporation announced Friday that it will voluntarily end its listing of common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market. The move comes after months…

A Rexburg man was severely burned Thursday night. At 9:15 p.m., Rexburg police got a medical call to the Maverik on North Second East. A man had been…

Scientists and engineers in Idaho are on the cutting edge of keeping people safe from weapons of mass destruction. The Idaho Accelerator Center has…

Door-to-door sales people: some represent legitimate businesses, but others can mean trouble for people on the other side of the door. Now, the city…

The Mitt Romney campaign made a stop in Jackson Hole for a fundraiser hosted at the home of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Media weren’t…

Now that summer has arrived, hot temperatures have kicked in, too. People everywhere are looking to keep cool — snow shacks, movie theaters and…

The state’s economic advisory council has been meeting in Pocatello this week, coming up with a road map for Idaho’s economic future.…

The attorney for the man convicted of raping and murdering 18-year-old Angie Dodge in her Idaho Falls apartment in 1996 says his client is not…

Meet five wonderful siblings — Gamaliel, Keiry, Gardenia, Selena and Salomon. Gamaliel, the oldest, is a handsome boy who loves music. He…

A Rexburg boy is recovering from neck injuries after a golf cart ran over his neck Wednesday afternoon. Police said the 7-year-old was riding on the…

Lightning is sparking several new fires across the region Wednesday. Eastern Idaho Fire Interagency Center said that they are working on several…

An Ammon charter school principal is charged with burglary after police say he broke into a restaurant early Wednesday morning. Terry Rothamer has…

An Idaho Falls principal is in jail after deputies say he broke into an Ammon business. Just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Bonneville County deputies…

A community in southeastern Idaho welcomed a fallen hero home Wednesday in a solemn ceremony. Specialist Cody Moosman of Preston died July 3 in…

Rumors of fraud are circulating in Rexburg following a tight race for county prosecutor. Even the chief deputy secretary of state is weighing in on…

Bonneville School District 93 presented a plan on Wednesday to improve special education. For parents of special needs kids in the district, the…

People in Idaho Falls who were displaced from their homes Tuesday night when a fire damaged their condominiums were also evacuated Wednesday morning.…

A man and a girl were injured at around 6:30 pm Wednesday while riding a jet ski on the Snake River in Idaho Falls. Witnesses said they were going…

Seventh District Judge Joel E. Tingey ruled Wednesday that a convicted Idaho Falls murderer failed to prove that he was in police custody during the…

Rexburg police say they plan to crack down on what has been a series of thefts from donation bins at Deseret Industries. Captain Randy Lewis said…