Month: September 2012

A man from Grace is recovering after wrecking his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Curtis Hardy, 54, was riding on State Highway 36 near Weston when he lost control and went off the road. Hardy wasn’t wearing a helmet and was transported to Franklin County Medical Center with injuries.

People living in the Red Top Meadows subdivision, from the school bus turnaround north and from South Fall Creek Road east, are advised to be ready to evacuate. The Rock Creek fire, burning on the west side of Munger Mountain in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The fire is

If you were to ask any parent, they’d say good babysitters are hard to find. According to the American Red Cross, in the last two years 55 percent of parents canceled plans away from home because they couldn’t find a babysitter. “It’s a hassle to find a babysitter,” said Elijah Cravens. Cravens is a father

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and two big personalities in southeast Idaho have made a bold statement for the cause. Mike Nelson and Liza Raley of Classy 97 KLCE shaved their heads to raise awareness of the disease and offer support to those affected by breast cancer. Mike and Liza say they hope

Here are final scores from Friday night’s high school games. If you are reading this page in full-browser view, your team may not be listed on the first page — use the page numbers below. Links to clips of select games are included. Idaho Falls 20 * Skyline 24 http://www.localnews8.com/video/H-S-Football-Idaho-Falls-vs-Skyline-9-28/-/461276/16787382/-/wlpdwpz/-/index.html _ Bonneville 21 * Blackfoot

It has been 19 years since Stephanie Crane was reported missing in Challis. The then-young girl would have celebrated her 28th birthday with family Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said Stephanie was last seen at about 6 p.m. on the night of Oct. 11, 1993, walking toward Challis High School.She had

When we want to go outside, we walk out the door. But for Brady Meline, assuming she’s able to get out of bed that day, it’s another 20 minutes to fresh air. An oxygen tank is not typical fall attire, but it’s her lifeline for a trek outside, even if it’s just a few feet

Now that the Horsethief Canyon fire near Jackson is 94 percent contained, a new Burned Area Emergency Response team is gathering information to determine how to reduce post-fire impacts. The team presented its initial report Friday. Bridger-Teton National Forest officials said they hope to avoid the increased risk of flooding, erosion, sedimentation and weed establishment.

The Snake River Animal Shelter is extending thanks to one member of the Idaho Falls community, who shelter officials say put them a lot closer to their goal of building a new facility. The donor’s name is Bill Maeck, and he’s no stranger to charity. An entire building next to the Museum of Idaho is

A new forest fire was spotted about 1:30 pm Friday about seven miles west of Bedford, Wyoming near Virginia Peak. The Bridger Teton National Forest said the Henderson Fire was about a quarter acre in size and burning in light timber. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Greys River Ranger District officials said there

Teton County, Idaho Commissioners have unanimously approved two measures transferring control of Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs to an independent hospital board. Both steps are necessary to begin the hospital’s conversion to non-profit status. Commission Chairman Kathy Rinaldi said the first step was approval of a 99 year lease to Teton Valley Healthcare, Inc. The

A Pocatello motorcyclist is still listed in critical condition at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a crash Wednesday night. 61 year old Daryl Shelley is awaiting surgery for fractures to his torso. He also suffered other internal injuries. Pocatello Police said a car driven by Marian Shappart did not

Pocatello Police have captured a second suspect in connection with a robbery at an apartment house Sunday. A surveillance effort located 23 year old Chase Mitchell at a house in the 11 hundred block of South 5th Thursday afternoon. Police said Mitchell later confessed to his involvement in the crime in the 500 block of

A Union Pacific Railroad train is back on track after one of its locomotives caught fire while rolling through the Cheyenne Crossing in Pocatello at 7:10 am Friday. The Pocatello, Inkom and Pocatello Valley fire departments were called out as the train continued to move southbound. The Pocatello Fire Department said the fire was apparently

Students have been eating the new “healthy” school lunches for weeks now. The fried food is out and the fruits and vegetables are in. “I feel bad because there’s no sweets,” said Edna Gerard, a cafeteria worker. Gerard has been serving food at Bonneville District 93 for 35 years. And as a mother and grandmother,

The National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a preliminary winter forecast, and it looks like we will have an El Nino event on our hands this year. That means a warmer and drier winter. Despite it being the first official week of fall, many folks are already turning their attention to winter. The Climate Prediction

Local News 8 has done lots of United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award reports over the years, featuring students doing a variety of activities. But this week is a first. Shelley High School Senior Lori Davis has a special talent – she raises and shows goats. Her family has 60 of them. “We show

The Pocatello and Chubbuck fire departments announced the end of the open fire ban, put in place after the Charlotte Fire. Starting Sept. 28 locals will be able to use their fire pits, but Pocatello Interim Fire Chief Dave Gates said there’s still plenty of reason to be careful. “The fire danger is still extreme.

Law enforcement officers found three marijuana grow sites in Gooding County on Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho State Police detective responded to the sites in response to a tip of a large amount of pot growing in a cornfield on 3300 South. They found more than 2,600 plants, with an estimated street value of $5

The Idaho School Boards Association took a stance in education reform, voicing its support for Proposition 1 of the “Students Come First” laws. Proposition 1 is the legislation that allows local school boards to control their own negotiation processes with their teachers. The ISBA believes that this change will free up some time to put

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have secured a $680,411 federal grant to help fund its Violence Against Women Tribal Governments Program. United States Attorney Wendy Olson said the funding would support tribal youth and government programs and domestic violence education, awareness and intervention. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office,” said Olson, “is committed to working closely with all Idaho

The fire danger in much of western Wyoming and has been lowered to “very high.” Teton interagency fire managers made the change for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and Teton County on Thursday after moderate rain fell across the area earlier in the week. But the region is still not in the

Fred Meyer stores are recalling a number of ground beef products due to a possible E. coli contamination. All the potentially contaminated beef products were sold under the Kroger label. A store spokesperson said none of the affected products are on store shelves right now, but they may be stored in freezers. Fred Meyer stresses

Two men were sentenced in federal court after trying to lure two underage girls from Pocatello to Hollywood, Calif., last year. Wayne Allen Ginnis, 29, of Seattle and James Russell Ashley, 47, of Augusta, Ga., were sentenced Monday in federal court in Pocatello for traveling in interstate commerce with the intent to engage in illicit

The internal investigation in a mismanagement of a local hospital is over, and as promised, members of the Bingham Memorial Hospital Board are making the findings public. Local News 8 spent more than an hour with lawyers and board members Wednesday afternoon to heaqr the details of the in-house investigation. The inquiry follows a series

Victims of the charlotte fire who lost their homes met with the Bannock County Commissioners on Wednesday, saying building permits are turning into a huge obstacle when it comes to rebuilding their lives. A group of those who lost their homes are asking county commissioners to waive building permit fees to all those affected by

Teton County, Wyo., sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men and one boy in connection with a series of car break-ins in the Rafter J subdivision Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said the three broke into at least five unlocked vehicles and took numerous personal items. The two were identified as Anthony Moss and Coleman Ernst, both

The Ashton Dam has been a source of hydroelectricity for nearly 100 years. So as you can imagine, over time, the dam has needed a little help in order for consumers to get the most out of the power it generates. “We have made this investment to keep this energy resource operating,” said Dave Eskelsen,

Overcrowding in Bonneville District 93 has become so critical, one district administrator says something must be done to avoid an unmanageable crisis in the future. The District 93 Board met Wednesday to weigh its options in tackling schools so full, their modular classrooms are even filling up. Administrators at Hillcrest High School said students are

A Fort Hall man pleaded guilty to arson Wednesday. Michael Pandoah, 25, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in connection with a May 2010 incident. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho, police and fire personnel at Fort Hall responded to a house fire near the

Trampoline safety has been front and center this week. The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that it’s continuing to advise against recreational use. But that hasn’t stopped some local people from getting some air. But whether it’s in the backyard or at the park, the latest research definitely isn’t grounding kids in eastern Idaho.

Police say a 29-year-old Pocatello man stabbed his brother with a pocket knife. Pocatello police said they were called to a disturbance at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday near Chapel and Willard streets. They found a man with a large cut to his left forearm. The victim claimed his brother cut him with a knife. Jayde Brian

A man Idaho Falls police describe as homeless was being held in the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday on charges of domestic battery and attempted strangulation. Frank DeWayne Hester, 44, was arrested at a camp trailer in a parking lot in the 700 block of East Anderson at around 5:30 Wednesday morning. Police said they

CH2M-WG Idaho, LLC has won a three year extension of its contract to operate the Idaho Cleanup Project at the Idaho National Laboratory. The company’s current contract expires Sept. 30. The extension will go through Sept. 30, 2015, and has an expected value of $730 million. The U.S. Department of Energy said the extension would

Deputies want your help to find a man they say led them on a high-speed chase through Idaho Falls on Tuesday. Francisco P. Tarin, 41, is wanted on a felony burglary warrant and a misdemeanor stalking warrant. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Tarin fled at a high speed when deputies tried to pull him

Final touches have been officially made to the City of Idaho Falls budget for the next fiscal year. After the city council unanimously voted not to raise property taxes in August, they had to decide where to cut and by how much, to cover the deficit. “The budget was approved a number of weeks ago

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Idaho Falls 3Highland 1 F Teton 0Shelley 3 F(25-13, 25-17, 25-14);Kimber Call — 13 kills;Sam Orme – 6 kills. Shae Parks – 19 Diggs. BOYS SOCCER Hillcrest 2Highland 0 F Wood River 3Minico 0 F Sugar-Salem 4South Fremont 2 F

A Pocatello man was arrested Saturday on charges of felony malicious injury to property after a witness claimed to see him throwing rocks through windows, including a Pocatello church. Pocatello police identified the man as Danny Matthew Davidson, 34. Police estimated Davidson caused over $1,000 in damage at two different locations. The first incident happened

There’s a new equality ordinance on the table in Driggs. The city is looking to become the second in Idaho to pass a measure that will ensure equal treatment for gender identity and sexual orientation when it comes to matters of housing and employment. The ordinance was proposed by new city councilman Ralph Mossman. Mossman

Controversy is brewing in Teton Valley following a heated and lengthy meeting Monday night between the Teton County Board of County Commissioners and locals. The public is concerned about the hospital’s conversion into a nonprofit entity and pushed for the meeting. The commissioners have temporarily delayed signing the property lease agreement, loan and liquid asset

Bannock County is held an urgent meeting on Tuesday for the land owners affected by the Charlotte Fire, trying to get a needed re-seeding program underway before the first snows hit. As the Charlotte Fire raced through the area it charred away the grasses, trees and shrubs that hold the soil in place and soak

Marlene Jensen, Bingham County election director, wanted to clear up a possible misunderstanding about voting this year. According to Idaho code, you do have to show picture identification when you vote. “But if you don’t have one, we are not going to disenfranchise anyone,” said Jensen. “We’re not going to turn voters away if they

A high-speed chase Idaho Falls on Tuesday afternoon ended with deputies backing off the pursuit. Bonneville County deputies attempted to pull over a man for a stalking-related incident shortly after 3 p.m., and he took off at a high speed. The sheriff’s office said that when deputies had the license plate and a description of

On Tuesday, folks in Bingham County braced themselves for a sweeping new county-wide zoning ordinance. The county’s current ordinance was put in place nearly 30 years ago in 1984, and commissioners said it’s time to bring things up to date. A public hearing of the new ordinance is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday at the

There is a new undertaking when it comes to educaiton within the Idaho Falls School District 91. It’s called the Compass Academy,a new magnet high school.Inside we findout why it’s an alternative method of learning. Some of the newness still shows as Principle Matt Bertasso shows off the industrial look in the long hallways of

Police say they have a suspect in a Pocatello hit-and-run that hurt pedestrian over the weekend. Pocatello police said a woman was crossing Garrett Way on Sunday at about 12:20 a.m. when she was hit by a white Honda Accord traveling east. The driver didn’t stop to help, police said. On Tuesday, police said two

As renewable energy technology advances, so does the need for more space to build and develop new projects. It used to be developers were faced with mountains of work to review potential project sites. Doug Hall’s team of researchers at the Idaho National Lab has developed a program to bring the project site to the

Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff Jim Whalen has announced some sweeping changes in his administration. Whalen has named Jackson Police Department Lieutenant Bob Gilliam as his Undersheriff. Gilliam, a 34 year law enforcement veteran, will become second in command in a position that has not been utilized in Teton County for the past 13 years. Whalen

Police say three teenagers were responsible for the burglary and vandalism incident that occurred at Compass Academy earlier this month. Idaho Falls police announced Tuesday that they arrested Tyler George Roger Colgrove, 18, on charges of burglary and felony malicious injury to property on Sept. 19. They said Colgrove did not act alone — two

Dry lightning storms and human-related causes have sparked more than 600 wildfires on federal land this year alone. U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, said he hopes the lessons learned this year from the wildfire season will help better prepare us for the 2013 year. And the Bureau of Land Management of eastern Idaho is already

The body of a 22-year-old Idaho Falls man was found in the driver’s seat of a parked car at the Bonneville County Jail on Monday night. Bonneville County authorities say there was no indication of foul play. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said the man’s parents reported he had suffered a seizure at the Utah

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one tenth of a percent in August to 5.6 percent. Department of Workforce Services Senior Economist David Bullard called the increase statistically insignificant. August was the third consecutive month that Wyoming’s unemployment rate increased, but it is marginally lower than its year-ago level of six percent. Most county jobless

Our station has investigated a a sophisticated computer scam already affecting folks in eastern Idaho. On Sunday, our station received a tip about a fraudulent website that looks almost identical to the Verizon Wireless website. It promises a discount on Verizon services if a user inputs sensitive personal information. “Obviously they cloned the web site,

Bowling is said to be one of the world’s most participatory sports. “My favorite ball is a strike of course,” said David Fisher, a lifelong bowler. If you’ve ever been to Skyline Lanes in Idaho Falls on a Thursday afternoon, you’ve probably seen David Fisher. “I can throw gutter balls as well, and I often

A brand new bar opened in Idaho Falls on Monday. One16 Sports Bar and Grill is the latest in a recent surge in bar openings in and around the city, which could be because it’s easier to own a bar in Idaho Falls than in years past. “This town needs some fun! Sorry, but it

It’s six weeks before Nov. 6, but people are already turning in their votes. Monday marks the first day of early and absentee voting this year. Within an hour of opening it’s doors, Bannock County’s early voting location at the courthouse had seen 10 people come in, and election officials expect that pace to pick

We have some very important information that community patrons need to understand. 1. Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, September 25th through Friday September 28th from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm at Skyline H.S. & Idaho Falls H.S. Tickets will go on sale at 5:00 at Ravsten Stadium. 2. Friday September 28th till 5:00 pm,

Pocatello Police have one suspect in custody and are seeking two others in connection with a robbery at an apartment house Sunday. Shawn Eugene Day, 23, was arrested Sunday night. Lt. Paul Manning said three suspects entered the apartment at 580 West Clark at approximately 5:09 pm. He said the robbers demanded money and the

Heavy smoke in the area is causing trouble for people of all ages, as recess hangs in a delicate balance at Bonneville County’s elementary schools. Schoolyards were a little quieter Friday morning. That time of day that every elementary school kid looks forward to was canceled. “This morning, with the air quality levels being in

Political experts say the Latino vote will help influence who will be the next President of the United States, and with the election less than 50 days away, the Latino community has turned into a much sought after group. According to the last U.S. Census, around 12 percent of Bonneville County is of Hispanic origin,

A Fort Hall man faces up to life in prison and a maximum fine of $250 thousand after pleading guilty Monday to one count of abusive sexual contact. U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson said 33 year old James Rio First pled guilty in the plea deal before U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge in Pocatello. According

A two year old male grizzly bear was trapped and relocated Friday, September 21, into the Blackrock Creek drainage on the Bridger-Teton National Forest about 37 miles northeast of Jackson, Wyoming. According to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department the bear had been frequenting ranch housing areas and damaging stored crops southwest of Cody. A

For the past two years, the United States Potato Board has been working to develop markets for American potatoes in Vietnam. On Friday, Sept. 21, a first container of just over 14 metric tons of US potatoes arrived in Ho Chi Minh City. USPB International Marketing Vice President John Toaspern said Vietnamese importers now have

The smoke and haze continues to cause unhealthy air conditions in the region. The Idaho Department of Quality issued an advisory Friday morning stating all open burning is banned in Bannock, Bingham, Caribou and Power counties. The smoke is coming from the many fires burning in the northwest and central Idaho. Click here to see

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is considering the proposed sale of Teton Springs Water and Sewer Company to a new owner. Teton Water and Sewer Company is proposing to take over the company, which primarily serves the Teton Springs Planned Unit Development. Jon Pinardi of Driggs, who has managed the company since 2006 would lead

Hundreds gathered in Idaho Falls on Saturday for a celebration of diversity. The 6th annual “Comm-UNITY Fest” was held at Tautphaus Park. The event is held every year to celebrate diversity and understanding between the various ethnic groups found around eastern Idaho. The event featured live music, dancing, food and games for the kids. Organizers

A 12-year-old boy from Coeur d’Alene who had been missing was found. Police issued an Amber Alert early Saturday morning for a missing 12-year-old boy. Police said a woman found the boy sitting in a grassy field around 11a. They said he was physically fine. Before he was found, Chance Joshua Belnap was last seen

Hillcrest — 7Madison — 31 Minico — 21Idaho Falls — 36 Aberdeen — 3Snake River — 20 Preston — 21Blackfoot — 34 Soda Springs — 35Marsh Valley — 32 Rigby — 21Century — 36 Firth — 56West Jefferson — 12 South Fremont — 35Ririe — 36 Sugar-Salem — 24American Falls — 35 Skyline — 24Twin

Bingham County got its payback Friday from Bingham Memorial Hospital. The hospital presented a check worth $356,628.33, as part of an agreement struck with the county in 2007, when Bingham Memorial became a private hospital. Hospital board members, along with CEO Louis Kraml, were on hand to present the check to County Commissioner Cleone Jolley.

Several trails that have been closed due to Horsethief Canyon fire near Jackson will reopen Friday afternoon. Fire managers have approved a reduced closure area that, upon the conclusion of aviation operations, will allow access to the Snow King Summit, Cache Creek drainage, Crystal Butte and Nowlin Peak. The aviation operations include flying sling loads

The Bridger Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park have once again elevated regional fire danger to “Extreme”. An “Extreme” danger means that fires can start quickly, spread vigorously, and burn intensely. Teton Interagency Fire managers use several indices to determine fire danger, including the moisture content of grasses, shrubs and trees, projected weather

Some North Fork, Idaho residents have expressed concern about the potential release of radioactive contaminants into the air from abandoned mines in the Salmon River corridor as a result of the Mustang Complex forest fire. According to fire managers, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality considers that risk to be low. Their primary concern remains

A 22-year-old Idaho Falls man is being held on a warrant for statutory rape. Idaho Falls Police said Chad Abner Ivon Johnson was arrested Thursday morning and booked into the Bonneville County jail. According to police reports, Johnson had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. The police investigation began when the incident was reported

A two month investigation led to the arrest of 61-year-old Juan Manuel Urias Thursday morning on charges of lewd conduct with a minor child. Idaho Falls Police said they have been investigating an incident involving a 12-year-old girl that was reported in May. Urias was arrested at his home in the 300 block of K

A car and a semi-truck collided on Highway 26 about 12 miles east of Ririe killing the driver of the car. Idaho State Police said Shaine White, 37, of Meridian was heading west and crossed the center line into an oncoming semi. Police said Richard Hotchkiss, 56, of Twin Falls, tried to avoid the collision

Idaho’s unemployment rate improved by one tenth of a percent in August to 7.4 percent. The Idaho Department of Labor says the lower number, however, was due to fewer people seeking available jobs. According to the department, the lost of 2,600 workers from the state’s labor force offset an increase in hiring by Idaho employers

When you find someone who excels in academics, sports, and music you have a great candidate for the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award. Shelley High School senior, MaKayla Richardson is a high achiever in all those areas. With all her school activities, she still finds time to teach piano. “Oh, I love to

An Aberdeen inventor has come up with a new technology system that he says could save a whole lot of spuds. Marcus Junod said his invention is a weapon against the mortal enemy of every potato grower in Idaho, soft rot. “There is no means of predicting when or where it has occurred in your

Education is a major issue on the Idaho ballot this year. As the November election nears, the airwaves are full of ads both for and against State Superintendent Tom Luna’s education reforms. The proposed education reform like merit pay for teachers and online classes were all passed by the state legislature in 2011. The question

A new web portal called the Network of Care program is making health and wellness resources available for all Idahoans. The state will be one of the first in the nation to provide this type of knowledge all in one location. “I think it’s the future for public health. We need to be a resource

A man was arrested in connection the April robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank in Idaho Falls. J.D. Collier, 57, of Idaho Falls was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges of burglary and robbery. Collier was served a warrant at the Bonneville County Jail, where he has been held on methamphetamine-related charges since August. Police said

Fire managers are opening up areas east of Highway 93 that were closed due to the Mustang Complex Fire. As of Wednesday, all other closures are still in effect. The highway remains open, but fire managers are warning people to slow down because of thick smoke between North Fork and Gibbonsville. The fire is burning

NPG of Idaho, eastern Idaho and western Wyoming’s #1 News organization, is looking for a full-time newscast director. Responsibilities include directing live newscasts, pre-production, and special projects. Candidate must be capable of directing and switching fast-paced, multi-camera, co-anchored evening newscasts. Candidate will gain valuable skills using some of the most advanced equipment in the industry.

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills for our Pocatello newsroom. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible

The Idaho Tax Commission has set the maximum homeowner’s tax exemption for 2013 at $81 thousand, down from $83,974 for 2012. Tax Commission property tax policy supervisor Alan Dornfest said the change reflects the fact that housing prices trended downward over the past year, although at a slower pace than last year. Dornfest said there

Evacuation orders have changed in the Mustang Complex Fire. Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman announced that the following locations have changed from a Level 2 to Level 1 evacuation as of noon Thursday. As a precaution, those with special needs, as well as residents with mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock, are

Idaho’s 2011 median household income fell for the third straight year to $43,341, down .3 percent from 2010. According to new U.S. Census Bureau statistics released by the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho’s median household income has dropped 8.9 percent since the recession began in 2008. Median household income is the level at which half

The Cattleman’s Association is being revamped. The Madison County Sheriff wants to include farmers on being proactive against vandalism. This Rexburg farm has been thriving since the 1940’s. It belonged to Joel Ashton’s father-in-law. They take pride in growing grain and potatoes every year. But farming itself can be expensive, and that’s why Ashton has

Military families are up in arms over a change to vaccine coverage throughout the state. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare sent out a letter to health care providers naming Oct. 1 as the first day state-supplied vaccines will become unavailable for insured children who are not residents of idaho and children who have

Tristen began his Wednesday’s Child adventure at Spencer Riding Stables with an introduction to a one-week old filly named Elana. Elana’s mother died just after Elana was born. Another mare with an older foal took over Elana’s care and feeding. As we watched, the mare approached her adopted filly. She invited the baby to nurse,

An Idaho Falls neighborhood woke up to a bizarre flyer with a bold warning: An intruder is on the loose, and he likes to watch people while they sleep. It may sound like a prank, but the account of a man in a woman’s bedroom was far from funny at the Sand Creek apartment complex

Across the region, unemployment rates seem to be beating the national numbers, but although many locals may be finding work, not all are finding high paying jobs. Almost across the board among counties in eastern Idaho, unemployment numbers have dropped by one percent or more since last year. “Right now as a state and as

Protecting your children can seem like a full-time job, especially when it comes to the internet. A locally-based, kid-friendly web browser and email system called “Kids Email” is looking to make that job a little easier. “Kids get stuff for like, Viagra, or spam mail and it’s like, how do you explain that to a

Firefighters are making progress against a 400-acre wildfire threating 13 homes in western Wyoming. The 400-acre Chall Creek Fire was 20 percent contained Wednesday. It ignited Sunday 30 miles west of Pinedale and has prompted some evacuation orders. Most recently, the Bridger-Teton National Forest issued emergency road closures forest roads 10359 (South Beaver Rd.), 10143

A man driving a dirt bike was killed after being hit by a school bus Tuesday. A citizen told the Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch Center in Cheyenne about two dirt bikes traveling through Afton southbound on U.S. Highway 89 with no lights. A trooper was sent to look into it, but about 10 minutes later,

A man’s death led to the discovery of dynamite in Ucon. Police said they were made aware of six sticks of commercial-grade dynamite inside a safe at about 12:30 p.m. after a 58-year-old man with numerous medical problems died at the house at 38th East and 105 North. Various agencies responded, including the Ucon Fire

A Driggs woman gave birth to her baby girl while en route to Madison Memorial Hospital, with the help of her boyfriend, the father of the child. The newest addition to the town of Driggs can be found cradled in her parents’ arms. A similar scene to the day she was actually born: Saturday on

Vehicles were burglarized at various locations in Idaho Falls late Monday and early Tuesday morning. The Idaho Falls Police Department said the vehicles were on Jefferson Avenue, Fremont Avenue, Energy Drive, Troy Avenue and South 25th Street. Police responded to seven cases. In some cases, windows were broken out to gain entry, police said Wednesday.

The economy in eastern Idaho has looked sluggish for months, but one town seems to be bouncing out of the recession a little faster than the rest. Employment prospects in Rexburg are looking hopeful this fall, with a new business coming to town this month that brings with it dozens of new jobs. AvantGuard is

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