Month: July 2012

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Parker Morin celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting his second home run of the year, and the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Ogden Raptors 5-2 Monday night. The Chukars have now won two in a row to pull within two games of first-place Ogden in the south division standings. Morin hit

Idaho Falls is rolled out the red carpet, or in this case the garden, for its sister city. A delegation of 12 people has come over from Tokai, Japan to spend a few days with people here. Monday afternoon, Tokai’s Deputy Mayor Osamu Yamada and Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman cut the ribbon on the

A hiker is lucky to be alive after a weekend encounter with a black bear near Alta, Wyoming. Imagine you’re hiking through the woods, alone. According to Gregg Losinski from the Department of Fish and Game, that’s your first mistake. “Hiking alone is never a good idea in bear country,” Losinski said. Suddenly, you see

After a long and stressful weekend, firefighters in Pocatello announced some good news on Monday, the Charlotte Fire is now 100-percent contained. For neighbors and homeowners, it’s a relief. For fire crews, it marks the end of a long fight. But as the adrenaline and shock begins to wear away after such a devastating event,

As of Monday, the postal service will resume mail delivery to most addresses impacted by the Charlotte wildfire. Where deliveries can’t be made, mail will be held at the main post office in Pocatello at 730 E. Clark St, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10:30 a.m. to

Bridger Teton National Forest fire managers have ordered an area closure as a result of the Fontenelle Fire in Lincoln and Sublette Counties. The closure includes the Middle Piney Road, part of Coal Creek Road and Indian Creek Road and the LaBarge Creek Road. The Forest is closed from the boundary to the Tri Basin

Following the lead of Caribou County Commissioners, the Soda Springs City Council has voted to ban all fireworks and open burning within city limits. The county took similar action covering unincorporated areas last weekend. In addition, City Clerk Tausha Vorwaller says the city and Soda Springs Rotary Club have jointly decided to cancel a scheduled

Following the lead of Caribou County Commissioners, the Soda Springs City Council has voted to ban all fireworks and open burning within city limits. The county took similar action covering unincorporated areas last weekend. In addition, City Clerk Tausha Vorwaller says the city and Soda Springs Rotary Club have jointly decided to cancel a scheduled

Two Island Park men face multiple felony charges after they were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office saidMichael D. Poorman and Andrew J. Brumpton were arrested after burglary and vandalism incidents in the Old West Ranches subdivision last week. Several stolen items were recovered and returned. Those items

The Fontenelle Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest is 5 percent contained, responders announced Monday morning, and road closures are in effect. The fire is 17 miles west of Big Piney, Wyo. It began June 24 and is burning in heavy, dead timber with occasional areas of grass and sage. The following roads

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars look to make it two in a row Monday night (7:15) as they host the Ogden Raptors at Melaleuca Field. Idaho Falls defeated Ogden 9-4 Sunday afternoon. The Chukars are 3-2 on the year against the Raptors, winning two of three in Utah last week. The Idaho

As of 8 a.m. Monday, the fire that destroyed 66 homes in the Pocatello area was 100 percent contained. Monday will be the last day crews will be working on the fire, the Pocatello Fire Department announced.Crews have been patrolling the area, taking care of hot spots and doing rehabililitation on the bulldozer lines including

Lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July will be permitted in certain areas of Pocatello after all. In a majority decision announced Monday afternoon, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council decided to lift the citywide ban on the discharge of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits, but only on Wednesday from noon

The city of Ashton wants its residents to turn off their lawn sprinklers Thursday. City Clerk Kathy Stegelmeier is asking residents to conserve water and limit use to domestic, culinary purposes only on July 5. Engineer Marvin Fielding of Schiess and Associates said workers are installing a new treatment system on the city’s primary water

On Sunday statewide, Idaho launched its ban on texting behind the wheel. Using your phone to send or receive a text while driving is now illegal. “The texting law that goes into effect today, specifically bans using your phone or another communication device to send read or receive a message,” said Idaho State Police trooper

Producers of ABC’s “Modern Family” program have donated scripts and costumers from the show’s filming in Jackson Hole last August to the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum. The show’s 2011 season premiere was filmed at Lost Creek Ranch, and aired Sept. 21. The town and county rallied to entice the show into filming in

A man robbed the Maverik Country Store on West Broadway with an assault rifle early Saturday, police said. According to police, the man is white, about 5’7″ tall and 160 pounds. He was wearing a gray hoodie, black hat, gloves and black sunglasses. A white bandana concealed his face. Police said Monday that the man

There were 40 trucks with 160 people out working on the Charlotte Fire on Sunday, not to mention all of the volunteers and additional law enforcement ironing out logistics. All of those people have at least one thing in common: they all have to eat. The Red Cross has been feeding them all breakfast, lunch

All evacuees of the Charlotte Fire are finally going back home, as the blaze was 80 percent contained as of 9 p.m. Sunday night. Officials announced in a meeting Sunday evening in Pocatello that all residents will be allowed back into their neighborhoods, although ID will be required until Monday night. Mayor Brian Blad urging

Thousands of people flocked to Huntsman Springs Golf Course Saturday, June 30, to celebrate America and Independence Day. Festivities began early in the day with fun and activities for the whole family. Highlights of the mid-day included an air show, a comedien/magician, BMX stunt show, and classic car show. Events continued into the early evening

It was standing room only at a meeting Friday night for people forced out of their homes by the Charlotte Fire. Hundreds of people packed into the Pocatello City Council chambers to hear from emergency officials about the status of the fire and their homes. It was a heated meeting. Emotions were running high as