Month: October 2012

A man wanted for stealing an airplane from the American Falls airport in 2007 was arrested Sunday in Fairfield, Montana by the Teton County, Montana…

Gifted and artistic, William loves to draw. Some of his other favorite pastimes are listening to music, playing basketball, watching TV and, of…

An Idaho Falls family received an early Christmas gift after their home flooded. Tobin Cleaning and Restoration wanted to fix one home for free this…

In Pocatello, two officers have received a lifesaving medal, for saving a teenage boy from an explosive fire in July. With a blaze raging in the home…

Major changes are on the way for mental healthcare in Idaho. Right now outpatient clinics using medicaid have loose oversight through the state. The…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he threatened a Ford’s Bar employee with a knife. Police said Wednesday that the incident…

Anti-hunger advocates and government officials were among the group attending the fourth annual Idaho Summit on Hunger and Food Security in Boise…

The Christmas Day 2011 murder of 20-year-old Buck Garner came to a close on Tuesday. Joseph Chavez, 20, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for…

Although Christmas is months away, many charities and organizations begin their holiday preparations early. One Idaho Falls bike shop is asking for…

A local dentist is asking kids to bring in their candy this Halloween, but he doesn’t plan on tricking them out of their treats. Dr. Vernon…

The board of directors of Teton Valley Health Care has unanimously voted to terminate Teton Valley Hospital’s position in a conversion…

Following the lead of Bannock County a week ago, the cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck have lifted burn ban limitations. The restrictions were first…

Joseph Chavez has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the Christmas day stabbing death of Buck Garner. Chavez appeared before 7th…

On Monday, a Jefferson County family learned a hard lesson about safely heating their home as winter creeps closer. Investigators said no one was…

Hunters are more than halfway toward meeting the quota for Wyoming’s first wolf hunt since the animals were reintroduced to the Yellowstone…

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has trapped and relocated an adult female grizzly bear that was hanging around a guest house west of Dubois. The…

A burglar stole an iPad, two LED flashlights, and cash from Denning’s Showcase in Idaho Falls sometime between Saturday evening and early…

Idaho Falls Police are looking for two burglars with a taste for coffee. Police were called to Starbucks at 150 Houston Monday afternoon, where the…

Under an agreement reached last January, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved the second year of a two-year rate increase for Rocky…

Idaho Falls Police want your help to find a fugitive. Bradley Sean Westbrook, 35, is believed to be back in the Idaho Falls area. He is wanted for a…

Election day is a week from Tuesday. Local races are really starting to heat-up, especially when it comes to law enforcement. Some of the races for…

This afternoon, four City Council members met with a lobbyist firm over sandwiches and a heavy discussion over how they will save a multi-million…

Putting pennies to good use is one of the biggest issues on the ballot in Teton County, Wyo. Voters will weigh in on three multimillion-dollar…

A judge ruled that a nonprofit group must disclose donors who financed more than $200,000 in campaign ads touting public schools chief Tom…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after an incident on a dance floor early Sunday morning. Jonathan A. Lew, 24, was arrested on two felony counts of…

Fort Hall officials have released more details in Friday evening’s shooting. A spokeswoman said that just before 7 p.m., Lorenzo Quagigant Jr.…

You may remember in May, a good samaritan found a Border Collie puppy that was shot multiple times and left to die in Blackfoot. Blackfoot resident,…

A boil order covering a portion of the city of Blackfoot was lifted at 9 a.m. Monday. Water Superintendent Richard Magnum said two water-quality…

A brother and sister narrowly escaped with their lives after a pickup truck smashed through a wall and into their Idaho Falls apartment on Friday…

Although today is last day of this weekend’s annual Pocatello Ski Swap and Snow Expo, it marks the beginning of what some locals are calling a…

Here are final scores from Friday night’s high school games. If you are reading this in full-browser view, your team may not be listed on the…

A car accident between milepost 103 and exit 108 East River Road has caused police to block the right, northbound lane of I-15. We will post updates…

It’s all about growing eastern Idaho’s workforce. EITC is collaborating with more local businesses to provide local internships, and some…

An Idaho lobbying group’s push for corporate tax breaks could increase costs for residents across the state. The Idaho Association of Commerce…

A new Farm Bill was passed by the United States Senate yesterday which will cut direct payments and reduce the amount of what farmers can spend.…

Idaho Republicans voted to send their 32 delegates to the national convention this summer to support presidential candidate Mitt Romney. According to…

Twitter is now measuring feelings about President Obama and GOP presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the micro-blogging site.It revealed…

Budget shortfalls have led to schools charging student fees for some classes, clubs, and sports. Earlier this week, we reported on a lawsuit against…

One of Washington, D.C’s biggest political advocacy groups is calling on eastern Idahoans to help make a difference in the presidential…

Students bring home flyers and brochures for almost everything nowadays, but one particular flyer has been causing concern in high schools around the…

An early morning fire caused approximately $40 thousand in damage to a home in the 200 block of East 11th Street in Idaho Falls on Friday. Battalion…

A Chubbuck man died in a three-vehicle crash that blocked the highway in American Falls on Friday morning, Idaho State Police said. The crash was on…

If you’re heading into the backcountry, be sure to tell somebody your plans and let them know where you are. That’s the advice from…

Sometimes, it’s easier to let go of history. Shiny new buildings often rise up where old ones used to stand, and history is slowly erased. In…

A tip from one mother led to the arrest of two 16 year old Idaho Falls boys on charges of burglary and possession of stolen property. Both were…

Two people were hospitalized after a one car rollover on A2 Road about two miles east of Dubois. Idaho State Police said Bart Lewis, 53, of Idaho…

The city of Blackfoot has issued a boil order for a section of town due to the detection of E. coli bacteria in the water. Mayor Mike Virtue said the…

A study run by and ISU professor shows jails are lacking when it comes to helping women with mental problems. The study by Shannon Lynch, Ph.D.…

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Instead of finding old photos or other memorabilia, a man discovered a shocking surprise when cleaning out his father’s shed. Guy Zahn’s…

Two people were arrested last night when their pickup truck crashed into the camel enclosure at Tautphus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls. The incident…

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Idaho State University is reporting fall enrollment of 14,209. Associate vice president for academic affairs Laura Woodworth-Ney said the number…

On Wednesday night in Idaho Falls, one local high school is presenting a big opportunity for eastern Idaho students thinking about college. Dozens…

VIA Magazine has fallen for Idaho Falls. The 2012 November-December issue of the AAA publication features Idaho Falls as a top destination to visit.…

Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas gave his view on how the university fared over the last year in his State of the University address.…

The Teton Pass reopened at 9 a.m. Thursday morning after a crash just before 8 a.m. First Alert Forecaster Ido Walker says conditions on the Teton…

The charred hillsides of the Charlotte Fire area in Pocatello have begun turning green as part of an anti-erosion effort. It’s a green…

The state of Idaho is getting some prestigious recognition from a new report. CNN Money has released a ranking of the most inventive states and,…

Cody, who can be very engaging and playful, loves to joke around and have fun. Positive interventions work very well for Cody at home and in school.…

Gas prices may be down to $3.25 a gallon nationally by Thanksgiving, AAA Idaho said Wednesday. Wholesale gasoline futures have dropped 30 cents since…

Wednesday was election day at a local middle school. 7th and 8th graders turned in their ballots and elected Governor Mitt Romney as the next…

Westminster Police announced on Wednesday that an arrest has been made in the Jessica Ridgeway murder investigation. 17-year-old Austin Reed Sigg was…

A youth clinic in Idaho Falls is asking for a little help. Two women are single-handedly running the Innovative Therapy Riding Program out of a…

Leaving your car running for a moment while you run back inside seems harmless, but one Idaho Falls woman found her car completely engulfed in flames…

Bannock County Commissioners have formally ended a summer long fire ban. In a resolution signed Wednesday, commissioners lifted a ban on fireworks…

The person arrested in the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old girl in suburban Denver and attempted kidnapping of a runner is a teenage boy,…

The donors being kept secret by Education Voters of Idaho — and the center of Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa’s lawsuit to force…

Idaho State University football coach Mike Kramer will be suspended for Saturday’s away game against the University of Montana. Kramer is under…

The city of Inkom is asking locals to pass a $2.5 million bond, but says it will save taxpayers millions more in environmental fines. The money will…

A former Idaho School District Superintendent is fighting back against the school system. Russ Joki of Nampa filed a lawsuit against the state,…

Every Idaho high school student will get a laptop from HP, the state announced Tuesday. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Sate Superintendent…

A Georgia-based steel company broke ground on its new fabrication plant in eastern Idaho. Cives chairman Ray Philips said that it was too soon to…

The man accused of shooting his friend in the leg before leading Fremont County authorities on a four-day Island Park manhunt, entered a plea in 7th…

With the nationwide recalls of medicine from New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts, compounding pharmacies are in the spotlight. But what…

Two runaway teens missing since Monday morning have been found safe, according to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Parker…

Wyoming unemployment dropped another three tenths of a percent in September to 5.7 percent. The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming…

A search for a missing 7-year-old boy is over. Dominick Chandler was found safely several hours after he disappeared, county dispatchers said.…

It’s National Red Ribbon Week, as schools and law enforcement team up to spread awareness of the dangers of drug abuse. South Fremont High…

16844890 You can see more than just the presidential debate here. Monday’s coverage is as follows: Pre-debate show: 6 to 7 p.m. Debate: 7 to…

A fire at an Idaho Falls retirement center resulted in extensive water damage Monday. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire started at about…

A man posing as a Red Tie Concerts employee stole more than $2,000 worth in tickets and cash from the Tesoro on Sunnyside Road in Ammon on Monday,…

Some hair was found in a park where Jessica Ridgeway’s body was found and police are investigating whether it’s connected to the…

Idaho Falls police said Monday that a man already in jail on unrelated charges was served warrants for grand theft and possession of a stolen…

One-hundred and twenty people will be out of a job by the end of the month, CWI announced this week. CWI took over the contract to complete the Idaho…

Idahoans who bought e-books from five of the largest U.S. book publishers between April 1, 2010, and May 21, 2012, are getting notifications that…

Eastern Idaho has been spoiled with mild temperatures across the Snake River plain for most of October. But a breeze in the air, and raindrops over…

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…

Ron Howard, one of Hollywood’s most renowned directors, has selected an Idaho Falls photographer to be the inspiration of an upcoming short…

Volunteers in Pocatello came together on Saturday to help out hundreds of homeless in southeast Idaho. The annual Homeless Stand Down tries to…

October is bullying prevention month, as well as the anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard; the young man that was beaten and killed in Laramie…

Allegiant Air is suspending its Idaho Falls-Oakland flights, Local News 8 learned Friday. An airline spokesperson told Local News 8 that the flight…

A pursuit led to a two-car crash and the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 91 being blocked for two hours Friday evening. A Blackfoot police officer…

A cross recovered during the Jessica Ridgeway investigation could become a pivotal piece of evidence that helps authorities identify and locate…

The students at the Idaho Distance Education Academy realized distance really is not a barrier today when they ventured to space for the first time…

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Two men were arrested Thursday in connection to the robbery of an Idaho Falls business in July. Idaho Falls police arrested 23-year-old Jose Luis…

Mummification expert Dr. Bob Brier, who embalmed a cadaver in Egyptian style, was in Idaho Falls on Thursday to describe the experience. This project…

With a rough economy and limited financial resources, many families and individuals simply can’t afford legal services. The need for free legal…

A passion for learning and a desire to lift spirits are two of the qualities of United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner, Kaleb…