Month: July 2012

Pocatello, Driggs, and Jackson, Wyoming will receive part of $787 million in transit facility funding announced by US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Monday. They’re part of 255 projects in 48 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico aimed at modernizing the nation’s aging transit infrastructure. Pocatello was awarded $1.4 million to allow the city to construct

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, fireworks.” It’s been weeks since Bannock County instituted a burn ban after the Charlotte fire claimed 66 homes in Pocatello. Open fires and fireworks have been banned, two staples of summertime

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 several months, starting on Sunday. Pioneer Road will remain closed at that intersection until November. Drivers who need access to properties along Pioneer will still be able to access the road

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 shooting in Aurora, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg even called on president Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney to openly state an opinion on the divisive gun control issue. Our

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 showed off their fast draw skills. In the Old West, cowboys would square off with their pistols and prove themselves. Nowadays, things might be a little different, but gunmen

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 said it happened at the Hatch substation on the northeast section of town. The outage occurred at approximately 10:19 a.m. and restored at 11:52 a.m., Ashton reported. The outage was

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 Kenia America Stack of Driggs was last seen by her mother when she was heading to work at Wendy’s in Jackson, Wyoming. Her mother told officers she didn’t return home that

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 72, between Interstate 86 and Exit 72. The exit ramp to I-86 had been blocked.

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 his 1999 Land Rover and killed just north of the Bingham and Power County line.Police said Gonzalez-Rivas attempted to pass another vehicle and somehow went off the left side of the road

Local people are still very excited to see the much-anticipated “Dark Knight Rises,” but the overnight shooting in a Colorado movie theater is very much on their minds as they arrived at Edwards Cinemas in Ammon. The crowds began forming at 10 a.m. “We’re definitely still excited to see the movie,” said moviegoer Tate Swenson.

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 people’s memories of the fire don’t fade over time. “All this black will be gone. It will be green and everything will change again. But this is just

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 Johnny Creek Road. It has been contained. A person who had been mowing the lawn in the area said a lawnmower hit a rock, and the sparks

For years now, there’s been talk about building an overpass at the Thornton intersection on Highway 20. Now, the Idaho Transportation Department is one step closer to making the decade-old dream a reality after the ITD Board agreed to expedite nearly $200 million worth of highway construction projects across the state. Just when folks started

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 to a company car from his counselor’s desk then locked himself inside the car, which was parked in front of the building at 1120 Stocks Avenue. Upper Valley Options

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 by Thursday. Bancroft and Caribou County firefighters have been called to the scene. We’ll update this page when more information becomes available.

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 down a police officer in the 600 block of 1st Street at 1 am. She claimed a man had exposed himself to her and attempted to abduct her.

A new challenge will face Idaho Falls motorists when Pioneer Road closes at its intersection with Pancheri Drive this weekend. As part of the Pancheri Overpass replacement project, the Idaho Transportation Department will close the road Sunday. It will reopen after it is rerouted in November to connect with Milligan Road. All businesses and residences

(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 opening of the Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises,” authorities said. Authorities originally said 14 were dead but Friday morning a Colorado police spokesman revised thedeath toll and

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 this week. The fire was last estimated at two thousand acres and was 30 percent contained as of Friday morning. The fire was started by a lightning strike July 6 about 32

Following a recent flurry of car burglaries, Rexburg Police believe a possible suspect may have developed a guilty conscience. Some of the stolen merchandise showed up in a pillow case in the lounge of the Chapman Hall men’s student apartment building this week. The building manager put out the pillow case to collect any items

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 will be open to the public during an open house held between Oct. 12 and Nov. 10, except for on Sundays. The temple will be open only to LDS believers

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 vandalism. Mayor Mike Virtue said the brand new, $60,000 restroom was open just nine days before being damaged. Now, at 9 p.m. every day, the city is locking it up.

Following a campaign by concerned parents, busing for extra-curricular events in the Marsh Valley School District is back. Kelley Packer is one of those who spearheaded the effort to get kids going to their sports events back in buses, and not driving themselves. The catalyst for that campaign came from a crash that happened back

The winning cities of a month-long contest among eastern Idaho communities were announced Thursday. Operation Facelift had the cities working on beautification projects all around the area. Pocatello and Dubois tied for the win, but for the people who worked so hard, and the people who the makeovers helped, there’s still a great feeling of

A Pocatello house fire on Saturday was likely caused by someone smoking near medical oxygen tanks, said the Pocatello Fire Department. Two people were injured in the blaze. 15-year-old Joeseph Maher has been released from Portneuf Medical Center after receiving treatment for a serious cut caused by smashing out a window to escape. He will

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. Now there’s a well deserved benefit extended to seasonal firefighters. “We’re putting our bodies through rigorous activity,” said Ben Bristol, a seasonal firefighter. But come winter and fall, eastern

A local program is giving kids with disabilities bicycles they can ride their way. “Bike For Kids Idaho” is a family support program that helps supply what they call adaptable bikes for special needs children. An adaptable bicycle looks and functions like any other bike, but it has built-in support features to help riders sit

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 artistic and participates in her school’s Honor Choir. Annie does very well in the classroom academically. Over the past year, Annie has a developed a tremendous passion for horses. She’s

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 near 4700 South or Smith Road. Until now, there had been no established construction schedule for the project. The project was expedited as part of a resolution approved by

The Salmon Challis National Forest expected full containment of the “Ten Mile” fire near Salmon by 6 pm Thursday. It was estimated at 438 acres. No structures were threatened. Investigators have determined the fire was human caused, although the exact cause has not been identified. The fire was not far from U.S. Highway 93 and

Anticipating a slow economy, Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners have unanimously approved a 2013 budget. To balance the county’s general operating budget, the commission reduced reserves in Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Teton County Housing Authority by one million dollars. The budget also includes significant reductions and deferrals across the board, draw-downs of capital reserves, and

The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center now estimates a range fire near Soda Springs at 219 acres. Federal firefighting crews sent six engines, a hand crew, and one water tanker to help Caribou County firemen fight the blaze. Two county fire engines were on the scene Thursday. If there is no additional activity, federal fire

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 single-parent household or with a nonparental guardian to sign up. Big Brothers Big Sisters promotes good morals, confidence and most importantly a friendship. One of the

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., sheriff’s deputies and Jackson Police found 25-year-old Ramiro Lopez-Montiel in an alley behind North Glenwood Street at about 4:35 pm. Lopez-Montiel was subject of an active felony warrant out of

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. Idaho State Police said 58 year old Clarence Feller, Jr. Lost control of his 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle, drove over a raised cement divider and struck the guardrail on the

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 fields. Marty Owen spotted flames from the air while spraying crops just west of Roberts on Tuesday morning. The ag pilot of more than 20 years said he’s

On Wednesday, the community heard a progress report from a top Department of Energy administrator, and a look at Idaho National Lab priorities for years to come. Department of Energy under secretary Thomas D’Agostino was in Idaho Falls on Wednesday. He took a tour of facilities at the site, and gave a briefing to community

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 your backyard? An Idaho Falls city ordinance states that city dwellers are allowed to have up to six chickens on their property. More and more people are

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 few areas of the jail that need fixes, like having areas opened up so there’s nothing out of view of guards, or putting in disabled access for visitors. He

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 account number in order to receive a new Medicare card. Senior citizens can be very trusting, which can make them easy targets of phone scams. Meet

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 same neighborhood, just two weeks apart in March and April. On March 30, two thieves broke into the liquor store on 1st Street, near Emerson, and stole some alcohol.

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. C.L. “butch” Otter, Smith’s long-time friend from their days at Simplot, was there to present the honor that many notable people have received, including Joe Albertson, Philo T. Farnsworth and Sacajawea.

PARK CITY, Utah- The Big Sky Conference announced its preseason football rankings as voted upon by the coaches and media. The conference coaches picked the Bengals to finish 11th out of the 13 teams while the media picked ISU 12th. The announcement came on Tuesday of the Big Sky Conference Summer Kickoff that is being

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 let everyone know the organization is still there to provide hot meals during the coming winter months. Regina and William Morrow have lived in Blackfoot for more than

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 kidney transplant last year, he’s back doing what he loves — swimming competitively. You can tell with every butterfly stroke and flip that 14-year-old Blake loves swimming. He’s

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 blocked off the area to traffic in both directions. No word yet on the cause of the crash.

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 out-of-state law enforcement to track this woman down. The woman, Heather Anne John (or Heather Anne Fisher), of Orem, Utah took the same kids last December.

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 apparent confusion over the route they were taking. The Missoulian reports 48-year-old Michael John Miller was charged Monday with felony assault with a weapon. Previous reports indicated Miller was

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. Rather than spending some time in a juvenile corrections facility, some young offenders have been sentenced to campfires, hotdog roasts and obstacle courses. Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson

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 25. The governor brings state government to Idahoans living outside Boise each month by making a different town in Idaho the state’s Capital for a Day, according to a news release.

When it comes to wildfires, Jefferson County isn’t taking any chances. Central, Roberts and the Hamer fire districts are all ordering an open burning ban until further notice. The ban includes open field fires and burn barrels. Just last month, the Central Fire District responded to 25 uncontrolled open burn fires in the span of

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 home in Rexburg, and despite not having custody, took her two daughters and her husband’s daughter from another marriage back to Utah without her ex-husband’s knowledge. Capt. Randy Lewis said the

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 life believe the animal should have never been injured the way she was in the first place. “I was training her. She could already stand on her hind

The Bannock County sheriff said Monday that the Charlotte Fire was human caused and accidental. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said a “thorough investigation” showed there was no criminal intent or negligence involved in the fire that ignited June 28, destroying 66 homes in Pocatello. The investigation was conducted by 17 officials from federal, state and local

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 in 11 innings to the Great Falls Voyagers. Idaho Falls has now lost three in a row to Great Falls at Melaleuca Field. Abe Ruiz doubled in the

PARK CITY, Utah- The preseason accolades continue to pour in for Rodrick Rumble. The senior wide receiver was named to the Preseason All-Conference Team as voted upon by select media and sports information directors in the Big Sky Conference. The team was announced on the first-day of the Big Sky Conference Summer Kickoff that is

In today’s Main Street Buzz, a Shelley restaurant is welcoming new and old customers back through its doors. Lorena Camora opened Madrigals back in 2004, where she attracted many customers with the rich, unique flavors of her Mexican cuisine. Due to an illness, Camora had to close up her restaurant for three years. But customers

Despite the recent rain, fire chiefs in Jefferson County aren’t taking any chances. Effective immediately, the Central Fire District, Roberts Fire District, and Hamer Fire District are ordering an open-burning ban until further notice. This includes open-field fires and burn barrels. The hot, dry and windy weather this summer has caused several open fires to

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. It’s all part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2012 National Geothermal Student Competition. Eight teams of students have been selected to compete and conduct research that could better the

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 34 in Pocatello.CableOne: Analog 21 and HD Channel 461.Bresnan Cable: Analog 10 and HD Channel 510Direct TV: Channel 24Dish: Channel 31. If you lose KXPI in the Pocatello area,

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 makes it more tempting. It can seem as if the waterways are calling our names to help cool off. But it’s more dangerous than one may think “I know

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 engine started sputtering. The pilot tried to make it to the Rockford Airport, but didn’t quite get there. They landed in a grain field, and the small plane flipped over.

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 to a report of a suspicious person at the Pines apartments. The suspect was sitting in darkness in the lounge when confronted by an officer. Christian Buhler, 51,

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 pickup when troopers attempted to pull him over for high-risk speeding near Milepost 80. A chase started. It ended when the driver exited I-15 at Exit 72. ISP

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 1:30 a.m. when three men entered, demanding money. One suspect was armed with a handgun. At least one of the victims produced a knife, and a short stand-off

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 Street when officers arrived. She was taken to Eastern Idaho Medical Center, where she was treated and released. Ben Pascavage was arrested for aggravated battery

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 there as crews battled the blaze at 817 North Authur in Pocatello. On Sunday, our station learned 73-year-old Jack Maher is in critical condition at University Hospital in Salt Lake

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 shooting into the air.Witnesses say they heard the explosion from several blocks away. Police were keeping people out of the smoke area because they said they didn’t know what

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 volunteers in bright yellow ‘Mormon Helping Hands’ vests began covering the hillsides left blackened by the Charlotte Fire. Small groups of volunteers were paired up with homeowners affected by the

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 broken clavicle. Now he’s recovering at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with help from a garden. Like any other adventurous young adult, Pitt loves the outdoors. After a serious mountain biking

According to Sgt. Jeff Edwards, deputies were serving a warrant out of Dillon, Montana for the arrest of Kevin Hurley Saturday morning. Edwards said Hurley was in his parents’ house at 479 East 97 South in Idaho Falls. Hurley was in the basement when deputies arrived. Hurley allegedly threatened officers and had a gun case.

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. Organizers say visitors can expect plenty of new chills and thrills this year, including state-of-the-art displays and a live “scare cam.” All proceeds benefit the DARE program to keep

Yellowstone National Park rangers are hoping to settle a decades-old debate between winter thrill-seekers and environmentalists with the newest winter usage plan for snow vehicles. It’s all about protecting the park, versus allowing people to actually enjoy it. Those in charge are finally optimistic that they’ve found an answer. After a decade of studying environmental

Victims of the Charlotte fire, firefighters and law enforcement were given the chance to come together to meet each other, grieve and celebrate on Thursday night at the Spirit of Pocatello. Hosted by Idaho’s Hometown Heroes at the Bridge in Pocatello, families who lost their homes were treated to a free meal and were given

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 Pocatello,” said Marcus Green, Engine Chief and four-year Bureau of Land Management firefighter.“Pocatello.” said Ryan Pope, a newcomer to the BLM fire staff.And Jason Russell, an engine operator of the BLM

On Wednesday afternoon, fire crews were called back to a condominium complex in Idaho Falls at various times after they first tackled the flames Tuesday night. To put it into perspective, fire crews responded to reports of smoke and flames at these condominiums nearly five times in the last 12 hours. “On a large fire

The Marshall-Spreier family is no stranger to tragedy; the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” family had a new home built for them in Pocatello after a fire claimed their house in 2010. On Thursday, they raised money for those who lost their homes in the Charlotte Fire. Jane Marshall saidacquaintanceSuzanne Friend asked her to hold a

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. Earlier, the Midway Fire blocked the U.S. 26 in both directions at Milepost 273, between US 20 and Taber Road. The lightning-caused brush fire was not spreading to the road, but smoke

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 two universities. Faculty members from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business will teach the MBA courses on campus, BYU-Idaho announced in a news release Friday. The program will offer 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 Bizauskas, 51, had numerous pictures of child pornography on his computer and CDs in his possession. Bizauskas was booked in the Bonneville County Jail. Fewdetailshave beenreleased byauthorities, as the investigation is

Hoku Corporation announced Friday that it will voluntarily end its listing of common stock on The NASDAQ Global Market. The move comes after months of financial woes, bills it could not pay and laying off 100 workers at its Pocatello plant. Earlier this year, the company told the Securities and Exchange Commission that it did

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 observed sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with the door open. The man’s body appeared burned. Smoke was coming from the inside of the vehicle,

Scientists and engineers in Idaho are on the cutting edge of keeping people safe from weapons of mass destruction. The Idaho Accelerator Center has developed portable devices to detect some of the most dangerous stuff on earth. “Over time we built a reputation for being able to detect bad stuff, meaning nuclear, chemical, and maybe

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 of Pocatello is hoping to do something about the issue. In Thursday’s city council study session, the Pocatello Police proposed licensing door-to-door sales people, which would include mandatory background checks. Capt.

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 allowed inside the private event, but outside, about a dozen people gave Romney a less-than-warm Wyoming welcome. Demonstrators are wearing “Mitt masks,” they said, as part of an irresistible opportunity

Now that summer has arrived, hot temperatures have kicked in, too. People everywhere are looking to keep cool — snow shacks, movie theaters and malls are popular places to escape the heat. For some, summer heat means applying sunscreen, wearing shorts and playing in water to keep cool. For others, summer has an entirely different

The state’s economic advisory council has been meeting in Pocatello this week, coming up with a road map for Idaho’s economic future. Those state economic leaders said much of the plan draws it’s inspiration from from the local region. “What we’ve done here in southeastern Idaho and Pocatello and Bannock County is really a shining

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 guilty, despite a judge’s Wednesday ruling that a 1997 confession from Christopher Tapp will stand. Tapp’s conviction rested largely on a confession his attorneys said was coerced by then-detective and

Meet five wonderful siblings — Gamaliel, Keiry, Gardenia, Selena and Salomon. Gamaliel, the oldest, is a handsome boy who loves music. He enjoys playing the tambourines and loves to stay after school to play at the kids club, which is on site at his school. Keiry is a pretty girl whose outgoing personality draws adults

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 front of the cart looking for golf balls on the Rexburg Municipal Golf Course when he jumped off to retrieve them before the cart was fully stopped. He was

Lightning is sparking several new fires across the region Wednesday. Eastern Idaho Fire Interagency Center said that they are working on several fires.Two are in Power County. One fire was burning near Massacre Rocks near Interstate 86. Power County and EIIFC crews were working that blaze. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, the fire was contained

An Ammon charter school principal is charged with burglary after police say he broke into a restaurant early Wednesday morning. Terry Rothamer has led White Pine Charter School for three years. For parents who described him as a friendly, very-involved part of the community, the news came as a big surprise. “I find Principal Rothamer

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 responded to the Cellar Restaurant on 17th Street in Ammon for an alarm. They found a broken window on the second floor. Several things were on the ground that appeared to

A community in southeastern Idaho welcomed a fallen hero home Wednesday in a solemn ceremony. Specialist Cody Moosman of Preston died July 3 in Afghanistan after enemies attacked his unit. At Logan Cache Valley Airport the military held the honorable transfer ceremony. “Today’s honorable transfer ceremony is a very, very solemn and emotional event 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 the matter, responding to several complaints from concerned people. Several county leaders are under fire, particularly Madison County clerk Kim Muir and incumbent county prosecutor Sid Brown. Muir is accused

Bonneville School District 93 presented a plan on Wednesday to improve special education. For parents of special needs kids in the district, the changes are only a start. For mom Amanda Van Orden, fighting for special education improvements is a necessity. “For my son, his biggest downfall is speech,” said Van Orden. “That’s what he

People in Idaho Falls who were displaced from their homes Tuesday night when a fire damaged their condominiums were also evacuated Wednesday morning. Three fire engines and two ambulances were at the Westwood Park Village Condominiums on Vega Circle as of noon. The road was blocked off. A condominium building caught on fire around 6:30

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 very fast, about 50 mph, when another rider cut them off. The man’s jet ski hit an underwater rock and sent both of them over the

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 interview when he incriminated himself in the 1996 Angie Dodge homicide. The court dismissed Christopher Tapp’s motion for post-conviction relief in its entirety. Tingey’s decision comes as a result of

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 there has been a rash of thefts from the donation area. In one recent incident, he said a couple pulled in with a trailer and proceeded to load it