Month: September 2012

The video that has Mitt Romney in some hot water made its way onto the Internet in its entirety on Tuesday. Online news magazine Mother Jones released hidden camera footage of the Republican presidential candidate making an unscripted statement about Obama supporters at a May fundraiser. “There are 47 percent who are with him, who

A national organization says for our men and women in uniform there are few places friendlier than Idaho State University. For the fourth consecutive year, ISU has made it onto the list of “Military Friendly Schools” Luke Cleaver spent years in the army, including two tours in Iraq and is now a student at ISU.

Could eastern Idaho be the Silicon Valley for nuclear energy? However America’s nuclear future looks like, it will likely affect the region. On Tuesday, one nuclear energy advocacy group told the community about its hopes for the future. The Partnership for Science and Technology, which lobbies for nuclear energy development, presented those hopes to Gov.

As part of an ongoing campaign, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation has purchased two new fixed radar enabled signs for Highway 390. Known as “RU2FAST”, the signs are intended to reduce moose-vehicle collisions. The Foundation will use donations and a grant from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole to pay the $17 thousand cost. The

Some property owners in Wilson, Wyoming and the Teton County neighborhoods of Polo Ranches and River Meadows may soon see revised property tax bills in the coming weeks. Teton County Assessor Dawn Johnson said several issues were revealed last spring that led to the corrections. She said the accuracy of assessments has been affected by

A Firth man was killed when his motorcycle hit a deer Friday night. Idaho State Police said Arnold Gene Taylor, 42, was driving north on U.S. Highway 91 near Firth. The accident happened around 9:20, they said. Police had said Taylor was not wearing a helmet, but on Tuesday, a paramedic who was there told

A 28 year old Idaho Falls man will spend 42 months in prison followed by ten years of supervised release for possessing exploitative images of a minor. Micah Monroe Argyle appeared before Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill for sentencing in Pocatello Monday. He pled guilty to the charge April 26, 2012. According to

The Wyoming State Bar says more than 350 lawyers and judges are expected to be in Jackson this week for the group’s 2012 Annual Meeting and Judicial Conference. Lawyer Eric Jones of Wheatland is president of the Wyoming State Bar. He says the annual meeting is an opportunity for lawyers and judges to get together

A female grizzly bear that was causing problems at a campsite northeast of Jackson has been relocated along with its three cubs. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says the bear had raided grain for livestock and caused property damage. Biologists trapped and moved the four bears Friday to a remote area east of Yellowstone

A long, hot summer and unexpectedly high demand have left eastern Idaho’s water supply low, but officials with the Bureau of Reclamation said it’s not cause for concern…yet. What to watch out for, they said, is winter because it will dictate water supply come spring. As summer fades into fall, the falls aren’t quite as

Firefighters have managed to keep homes in Jackson Hole safe from the flames of the Horsethief Canyon Fire, but the local tourism board has been working to keep businesses safe from the effects of the smoke. The lodging tax board in Jackson Hole called an emergency meeting last week, during which they set aside $20,000

The ex-manager of a Pocatello jewelry shop is accused of using an iPhone to spy on female employees in the bathroom. Jason Lee Rollene was arraigned on three counts of felony video voyeurism and pleaded not guilty in court Monday. Rollene was charged after a female employee at Jensen’s Jewelers said she found an iPhone

Idaho Falls police recovered the stolen fishing lure park bench Monday morning, but are seeking those responsible for its theft. The bench, which was taken from the Greenbelt last Tuesday , was found in the 500 block of Old Butte Road around 9:30 a.m. Monday . Officers found it after a tip from a citizen.

An Idaho Falls man got 42 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for possessing sexually exploitative images of a minor, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced Monday. In a plea agreement, Micah Monroe Argyle, 28, admitted that between February 23 and March 1, 2011, he intentionally searched the Internet and downloaded sexually

The locally owned Jackson Whole Grocer has announced a big expansion. They’ll be moving down Highway 89 from their current location in Jackson to the building that currently houses the Sunrise Home Center. The Jackson Whole Grocer is one of few stores in the area to offer both organic and specialty health foods alongside mainstream

An injured hunter was rescued Sunday. Bonneville County backcountry officers and Search and Rescue volunteers were called out at about 7:10 p.m. to help Darrin Miller, 40. Sheriff’s office spokesman Sgt. Jeff Edwards said Miller was hurt in a horseback accident on the South Fork of Bear Creek north of Palisades Reservoir. Rescuers helped Miller

A two-month ban on open fire in Jefferson County will be lifted Oct. 1. Jefferson Central Fire District Chief Jim Deuel said Monday in a news release that since the ban was enacted July 16, there has been a significant decrease in the number of fire calls. Although the ban is being lifted, Deuel is

Mustang Complex Fire The Mustang Complex Fire is still growing as flames creep closer to Highway 93. Fire activity has been reported near the road — just a little more than a mile north of incident command in North Fork. Firefighters working through the night to control that corner of the almost 324,0000-acre wildfire, while

Following several weekend car crashes, including a car vs. pedestrian accident in Firth on Saturday night, the Idaho State Police is warning pedestrians and motorists to use extra caution. ISP trooper Pete Sibus said if motorists take their eyes off the road for a split second, they heighten their risk of missing wild animals or

The Bridger Teton National Forest has issued evacuation orders for several communities near the Chall Creek Fire, about 25 miles northwest of Daniel Junction, Wyo.Fifty firefighters, including six Boise smoke jumpers, Helitack crews from the Bridger Teton National Forest and Salt Lake City, seven fire engines, three helicopters, and one dozer were dispatched after the

An eastern Idaho jury has failed to reach a verdict in the case of a Rexburg woman accused of pulling out a handgun during an argument with her landlord. The Rexburg Standard Journal reports (http://bit.ly/QTPlCM ) jurors deliberated for more than five hours before declaring an impasse late last week in the case of 33-year-old

Idaho State Police reported a fatal crash in Power County Sunday night. The accident happened just south of Indian Springs on State Hwy 37. Look here for more information as it comes in.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported a local man, who had been missing since Thursday afternoon, was found dead in the East Dry Creek area. The search and rescue crew confirmed the man was out cutting firewood, and appears to have passed away from natural causes. No names have been released yet.

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Ammon Walmart following a report of two suspicious packages that were found in the store. The Idaho Falls Regional Bomb Squad was called out to investigate, due to an uptick in bomb threats in eastern Idaho, according to deputy Tony Glenn with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. The

At 5 p.m. on Saturday, Idaho State Police investigated a crash on Rapid Creek Road in Bannock County near Inkom. James Tullis, 84,of Pocatello, was traveling northbound and pulled over to attempt to make a u-turn on Rapid Creek Road in a 2005 Honda Element, police said. Kallie Sears, 18,of Preston was traveling northbound on

Below 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 also included. _ Bonneville 28 * Hillcrest 36 http://www.localnews8.com/video/H-S-Football-Bonneville-Hillcrest-9-14/-/461276/16614746/-/ni98t0z/-/index.html _ * Blackfoot 56

The Walmart in Rexburg received a bomb threat Saturday afternoon from an unknown source. Lt. Corey Foster confirms a young, male caller dialed in to the store and told staff two backpacks containing explosives were planted in the aisles of the store. Rexburg police responded to the situation, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office,

Idahoans are celebrating a proud Gem State tradition, as spud harvest is now upon us. Eastern Idaho is the place to be this weekend as thousands of people came out to celebrate. Shelley’s annual Spud Day is now in its 75th year. “It’s great for the community to have this day,” said Shelley native Susan

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the legality of then-Gov. Jim Risch’s shoot-to-kill order in 2006 after a herd of domestic elk escaped from an eastern Idaho hunting farm. Friday’s unanimous decision likely marks the end of former elk rancher Rex Rammell’s legal fight. He had challenged the state’s right to shoot a person’s private property

As producers prepare to bring in the 2012 potato crop, the Idaho Agricultural Statistics Service reports Idaho’s 2011 potato crop totaled 129 million hundredweight, an increase of 1.3 percent from earlier estimates. In Idaho, 319,000 acres were harvested in Idaho. Nationally, 2011 potato production has been finalized at 391 million hundredweight. That was 7 percent

Idaho State Police say an accident occurred Friday when a driver tried to turn around on Interstate 15. Christina Kolodziej, 43, of Emmett, was driving a 2006 Ford Escape north near the junction with I-86. At about 12:30 p.m., when Kolodziej missed the exit for I-86, the ISP said she turned left to turn around

A bear cub hurt in the Mustang Complex Fire was moved to a rehabiliation area in central Idaho on Friday. Idaho Fish and Game biologist Jeff Rohlman picked up the bear, known as Boo Boo, at the Humane Society shelter in Boise, where he has been recuperating from second-degree burns on all four paws. Rohlman

A 30-year-old Idaho Falls man is in jail, charged with two counts of aggravated battery after an investigation of injuries to his 2-month-old son. Idaho Falls Police said they arrested Frederick Russell Kern on Thursday following an investigation that began Sunday night. Police said the infant was brought into Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center around

An FBI agent from Pennsylvania says a suspect dubbed the “Bucket List Bandit” who is believed to be responsible for bank robberies in nine states has been arrested in Oklahoma City. Jason Crouse, the acting supervisory special agent of the FBI office in Erie, tells The Associated Press that 54-year-old Michael Eugene Brewster was arrested

Water service in the city of Ashton will be disrupted Saturday. According to city hall, the city’s water system improvement project contractor will be repairing a section of water pipe that cannot be isolated. The outage was scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. While the contractor intends to work quickly, city officials

All fire evacuation advisories for east Jackson have been lifted. Jackson Hole Fire Chief Willy Watsabaugh said he is confident firefighting efforts will adequately protect the area. The Elk Refuge Road will be closed from 8 am to 8 pm to pedestrians and bicycles from the intersection of East Broadway and Elk Refuge Road to

Some Rexburg homeowners are at odds with the city over how and where to plan for rapid growth at BYU-Idaho. City leaders say new housing should be built right in Rexburg. Homeowners don’t like that and held a community meeting Thursday night. About 50 people showed up to hear from members of the Northwest Original

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A person who works hard gets ahead, and that’s why this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner will likely go far.Snake River High School senior, Bryson Harper, gives everything he does his all.Playing a major supporting role in Snake River’s production of “The Secret Garden” was a stretch for Harper.“I’m really not

The Idaho Falls Arts Council needs the community’s help to find a missing art bench, taken from the greenbelt. The art benches have been helping make the downtown area a little more beautiful for about a year. Carrie Scheid, who worked for the Idaho Falls Arts Council, headed up the initiative to install those decorative

Campaign ads, billboards, and those automated robo-calls are all little reminders that election season is soon. There’s a set of candidates who’ve always been the under-dogs in almost every race: the write-in candidates. “Oh I know right up front it’s an uphill battle,” said Bingham County cattle rancher Matt Thompson. Thompson came in second place

Election offices statewide will mail absentee ballots very soon. At the Bingham County elections office in Blackfoot, director Marlene Jensen is getting ready. She said absentee ballots for travelers and active military go out on Sept. 21. Absentees planning to vote in person this season — maybe ahead of elections — can begin to return

City and county leaders said Madison County lacks a place for the public to spend time and enjoy. In an area dominated by families and heavily populated with youth, Madison County is looking into creating a recreation district for all county residents to use. “We’re just different than many other cities,” said Richard Woodland, Rexburg’s

You may have noticed firefighters walking through traffic on 17th Street and Woodruff Thursday morning. That’s because they’re asking for your help in filling their boots with donations for a special cause. Every year, firefighters across the country hang out on street corners for donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It’s something the Idaho Falls

A man ended up Tased after two people recognized that he was driving a stolen car Thursday. The two in a red Nissan truck recognized the white Jeep Rubicon and followed it into the Subway parking lot at 4544 Yellowstone in Chubbuck. The truck parked in front of the Jeep, blocking it in. Those in

A house fire broke out Wednesday night at 2141 N. Gladys Drive in Idaho Falls. Firefighters who first arrived on scene discovered flames shooting from the front door. Once the fire was knocked down from the outside firefighters advanced through the front door and heavy fire was encountered from the front room down the hallway

Rexburg police are looking for three people who passed 15 counterfeit $20 bills to three different merchants this week.Capt. Randy Lewis said the Rexburg Walmart accepted four of the phony bills Monday,but did not report them. The store reported six more of the counterfeits on Wednesday.Also victimized on the 12th were Sally’s Beauty Supply and

Police said two people were caught shoplifting at Family Dollar, and nearly hurt the manager. When officers arrived at Family Dollar on Holmes Avenue on Tuesday afternoon in response to a shoplifting incident, the manager told them Amber Laree Morton, 21, and Kyli Kimberly K. Brown, 22, had loaded their purses and handbags with about

Citing repeated resource damage, wildlife disturbance and “a desire to provide users a higher quality wildlife experience”, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to close motor vehicle access on the Greys River Wildlife Habitat Management Area near Alpine. Under the plan, vehicle access would still be allowed at the main entrance to a parking

Calls and messages claiming you have missed jury duty and that there is a warrant out for your arrest are fake, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The message tells the recipient to call (704) 319-7254. The Jury Commissioners Office in Bonneville County has been receiving telephone calls from people receiving these messages. It

The proposed annexation of a steel fabrication plant into the city of Ucon has been causing controversy for weeks. The planning and zoning commission turned the issue over to the city council without a recommendation, due to a lack of information, they said. On Wednesday night, the council unanimously voted to send two members, and

Idaho Falls Power is thinking “smart”. Tonight kicks off the “Smart Grid” series, discussing possible transitions of utilities from analog to digital. The first utility up for discussion of going digital is the energy meter. Idaho Falls Power is installing for free 2,000 “smart” meters across the city.One benefit of the “smart” meter is that

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Witnesses say a wildfire threatening part of Jackson appears to have started in the backyard of a home south of town, but officials cannot confirm that. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the ground was charred up to the door of the home that records show belongs to James Anderson III. The home was

Statewide data from Scholastic Achievement Test given to high school juniors is back. Nearly 17,000 students took the test, which was paid for by the state, in April 2011. The results show that only one in four high school juniors that took the exam actually met the college and career readiness benchmarks set by the

Although Yellowstone National Park visitation in August was at the third highest level in history, visitor numbers were still down 3.1 percent compared to last year. According to the National Park Service, 780,286 recreational visitors passed through Yellowstone’s gates last month. Visitation year to date is 2.7 million, up 2.1 percent over 2011. July is

Marshall is a wonderful young man with a very appealing and engaging personality. Bright and extremely intelligent, he is very talkative, friendly and intellectually wise beyond his years. Marshall truly likes to please others, especially adults, and enjoys helping. He thrives on adult attention and conversations, and he greatly prefers the company of older peers

Police found a grenade in a house near Holt arena. The Pocatello Police Department came across the device at 724 S. 19th St. during a warrant drug search Monday. As officers conducted their sweep of the house, not only did they find drug paraphernalia and small amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana, but a military hand

A man dubbed the Bucket List Bandit has struck again, this time in northwestern Pennsylvania. The FBI says surveillance video indicates the man who robbed the Huntingdon National Bank in Erie on Monday is the same man responsible for nine previous heists in eight other states since June 21. That’s when the man robbed a

A man was arrested after Idaho Falls police say he threatened others with a knife. Police responded to call on Park Avenue on Monday night in reference to a male being cut with a knife. The victim said James Harold Seek, 65, of Idaho Falls, got into an argument with a woman regarding her moving

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

The potential evacuation area for the Horsethief Canyon Fire has been reduced in size. The current boundary is now south of East Broadway, to east of Rancher Street, to south of Cache Creek Drive, to west of Redmond Street, to south of East Kelly Avenue, to east of Vine Street. A map of the evacuations

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

Although Jackson Hole residents are waiting for a possible evacuation order in the Horsethief Canyon Fire, the Chamber of Commerce assures visitors that the area is still open for business. “Emergency services are working hard to contain the fire and to date no structures of any nature have been impacted,” said Jim Waldrop, chairman of

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A task force in southeast Idaho is working to get more attention on the widespread problems of abuse in the region. Locals involved in helping the victims said domestic violence often happens in the shadows and isn’t often talked about, but it is a major problem in every community. “It is still a huge issue,

It’s a day almost impossible to forget, but every year, Americans remember Sept. 11th. For local firefighters, remembering their fellow Americans through a 343-mile relay race has been something they’ve done for the last seven years. “The reason we do this is to remember the 343 firefighters who died trying to save the people that

Idaho’s gas prices are barely above the national average, AAA said Tuesday. Last week’s 5.5-cent-per-gallon increase pushed Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline to a penny higher than the average price of gas elsewhere in the U.S. According to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, Idaho’s average price Tuesday was $3.85. “The average U.S. mark is

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter arrived in North Fork on what is the 41st day of trying to tame the Mustang Complex Fire. The helicopter carrying Otter emerged from the smoke around 10:20 a.m. “All we could see was smoke,” the governor described of the flight. “We could see there was plenty of timber that could

Idaho Falls police are investigating a burglary at Compass Academy that occurred sometime Friday night. The school, at the 800 block of Garfield, was burglarized sometime between 7 and 11:30 p.m. Friday. Officers were dispatched to the school around 11:50 p.m. after an employee reported the vandalism and burglary. The employee found the school cafeteria

The public is going to be able to have a safe, legal, and free opportunity to dispose of unusable pesticides this month when the Idaho State Department of Agriculture conducts its annual collections. Participation is free for the first 1,000 pounds of unusable pesticides per participant. That includes herbicides, insecticides or anything with a “cide”

A fire in Jackson Hole has had people on edge as it burns dangerously close to a housing development. Diane Gilmore described seeing “huge fireballs,” as she and her son Josh, were just two of dozens of people watching from the side of Highway 89, as night fell in Jackson Hole and flames from the

A man was arrested after police say he tried to enter a home that was not his own and exposed himself to females, Pocatello police said Monday. When police responded to the alleged incidents Friday on Wingate Drive, they said, Troy Alexander, 39, of Pocatello, was combative and did not respond to officers’ commands. Police

New evacuations are in effect for areas around the Mustang Complex Fire. Everyone along the Highway 93 corridor between Quartz Creek and North Fork is now under a Level 3 evacuation order, which means the fire poses an imminent threat to life and property. Evacuees are asked to stop by the Salmon Valley Baptist Church,

Geologists at Idaho State University say there’s a major untapped resource under southeast Idaho. ISU researchers said the region is home to one of the hottest geothermal systems in the world. “Idaho is looked at by people in the geothermal industry with sort of saliva in their mouths,” research geologist John Welhan said. Geologists said

On Friday, about 20 people were searching for the body of a man who jumped off an Idaho Falls bridge. Dive teams from Bonneville, Jefferson and Bingham county sheriff’s offices, as well as crews from Bonneville County Search and Rescue and the Idaho Falls Fire Department were looking for any sign of Gerald Wilkinson, 76,

On Sunday, Bureau of Land Management and firefighters continue to monitor hot spots in the midst of more than 400 acres of charred public land west of Rexburg. As the fire dies and crews survey the damage, a partial cause has been determined. The BLM said errant ammunition from gunfire on public land was partly

The color pink has long been associated with women and oftentimes the fight against breast cancer. A group of men who travel across the country spreading their awareness campaign to support all women in their fight against cancer made a stop in Idaho Falls on Saturday. The group calls themselves the Pink Heals Movement. “Why

A project that’s been years in the making has finally come to completion after going through some financial problems. The Marriott Residence Inn off Broadway in downtown Idaho Falls opened its doors just hours ago. The hotel had been sitting vacant for the last four years since the recession hit in 2008, but now it’s