Month: November 2012

Bingham County School District was in court Friday, facing a lawsuit asking the district to reveal what it did with more than $100,000. Documents…

Pocatello police say a 10-year-old boy who had been missing was found. Brett Henson, 10, walked away from Wilcox Elementary School at 427 Lark Lane…

Clean up workers at the Idaho National Laboratory site announced this week they are re-purposing the facility over Pit-9. Pit-9 accepted radioactive…

Two people were transported to Portneuf Medical Center after a crash in front of the Bannock County Courthouse in Pocatello this morning. Pocatello…

A rollover crash blocked Interstate 15 in Pocatello for about an hour Friday morning. Around 8 a.m. a 16-year-old girl was driving southbound on I-15…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says a southeast Idaho valley has unacceptable unhealthy air and has a plan to help people in Cache…

On Christmas Day, 2011, 20-year-old Buck Garner was killed in an Ammon home. As another holiday season begins, the Garner family’s raw feelings…

Southeast Idaho will be home to a new charter school next fall, thanks to a $600,000 federal grant. In the fall of 2013, Blackfoot students will have…

Tyler Lewis spent Wednesday evening at Idaho Falls High School rehearsing with the choir. “I’ve made so many friends,” said Tyler.…

The explosive device the prompted the closure of U.S. Highway 20 southbound near Idaho Falls was an altered firework, the Idaho State Police said.…

Winter weather is upon us. Here’s how you can be ready and safe. Prepare for winter storms and blizzards…

Blackfoot Telecommunications of Missoula, Montana is set to acquire FairPoint Idaho Communications, pending FCC approval. Bill Squires the CEO said…

Police are looking for a person involved in an armed robbery of East Idaho Credit Union in Rexburg. The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $20,000…

Will this warm weather become a trend for future fall and winter seasons? There’s a lot riding on this year’s winter season. The National…

A 41-year-old Pocatello man was arrested at around 6:30 pm Wednesday on a charge of indecent exposure. Pocatello police said Jon Eric Utka was seen…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is moving its Driver’s Services location from Afton to the new Thayne Community Center. The Afton…

An Idaho Falls woman drove onto the sidewalk, hit a bicyclist and other cars Wednesday afternoon, police said. Jennifer Hunter, 46, was arrested on a…

Southeast Idaho is known to be pretty lucky in lottery drawings, but chances of someone here winning the $550 million Powerball on Wednesday night is…

BOYS BASKETBALL Madison 43Bonneville 60 F Blackfoot 59Hillcrest 75 F Pocatello 39Skyline 69 F Twin Falls 57Century 60 F/OT American Falls 30Malad 59…

The United States Supreme Court has refused to accept a case which challenges long-standing and controversial Idaho legislation. Since the…

The winning Powerball numbers of Wednesday, Novemeber 28, 2012: 5 – 23 – 16 – 22 – 29, Powerball 06. According to lottery…

The Bannock County landfill’s methane gas project is under construction, and soon tons of decomposing trash could be lighting up local homes.…

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Engaging and friendly, Dametries is looking forward to becoming a member of an adoptive family with parent(s) who are familiar with the daily care…

If you want to make it all about the “bling” this holiday season, there are quite a few options to find that perfect gift in our neck of…

Textbook shortages and cut salaries have been a common theme for Idaho schools lately; and next year, there could be even more holdbacks to public…

Sammy, the retired Rexburg K-9 officer we introduced you to Tuesday ( http://goo.gl/QQ7hC) , has found a new home. The Rexburg Police Department said…

Many of our neighbors go to work every day at the Idaho National Lab site. Things have changed through the years — but the reality remains that…

A Montana company announced Wednesday that it entered into an agreement to acquire FairPoint Idaho, which provides data and voice services for…

UPDATE: Sammy has found a home. See http://goo.gl/6rA78 . Many older dogs at eastern Idaho animal shelters are waiting patiently for a family to…

A former Pocatello man faces up to 15 years in prison and up to a half million dollar fine after pleading guilty to two counts of an indictment…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16. Jeffrey Lewis Dunn, 52, was arrested at…

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL Blackfoot 46Hillcrest 75 F Century 52Rigby 35 F Idaho Falls 35Shelley 46 F Pocatello 23Burley 42 F Skyline 72Bonneville 63 F…

Some startling statistics for Idaho ranchers have been released by the USDA. Since last year, the state’s red meat production has been cut in…

The law firm representing Bingham Memorial Hospital has filed a petition to compel the production of public records. This means Holland and Hart…

The city of Aberdeen participated in the Governor’s “Capital for a Day” program on Tuesday. Although this has not been the…

A local non-profit is celebrating a million hours of service to orphans in developing nations. The Rexburg-based Orphanage Support Services…

The State Department of Education said eight out of every 10 educators earned bonuses, but one local school district doesn’t think it’s…

An area car dealership is adding as many as 50 new jobs to its lot. Teton Toyota is getting ready to open a Volkswagen dealership in the coming…

A local nonprofit gets a boost from an area car dealership. Teton Toyota handed over a brand-new Tundra, free of charge, to the directors of…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo’s female sloth bear is pregnant, but finding that out took some innovation from zoo workers. According to a news release…

Customers of Intermountain Gas Company can expect a one-time credit with their natural gas bill in December. As part of its Purchased Gas Adjustment,…

A state lawmaker from Jackson wants authorities to have the right to charge backcountry users who need to be rescued. The Jackson Hole Daily reported…

From Boise to Blackfoot, three members from the state legislature met with representatives from the Idaho Association of Counties Monday to discuss…

Property tax notices have been mailed out in Bonneville County. Those living within the limits of school district 91 will see a tax increase because…

According to the Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Idahoans ages 15 to 34. Idaho was one…

A man wanted by Chubbuck police is in custody in Twin Falls. Levi Roberts, 30, was arrested on Thanksgiving, Chubbuck police said Monday. Roberts had…

A short chase and foot pursuit landed a Pocatello man in jail Sunday morning. Pocatello Police Lt. Paul Manning said officers were investigating an…

A Logan, Utah, woman ran out in front of a car and tried to grab the driver’s cell phone, Idaho Falls police said. Officers responded to…

A man was arrested on aggravated assault charges after police said he pointed a gun at his wife and another man. Officers responded to the 1200 block…

Idaho State Police responded to a report of a woman being attacked by two men on Interstate 86 near the entrance to Massacre Rocks State Park.…

An Eagle, Colo., man has a black eye and faces three counts of misdemeanor battery after an incident at the Clarion Inn on Friday night. Pocatello…

Magician Terry Commons had a vision to build a majestic theater where people could gather together over a festive feast while live entertainment…

Nearly 30,000 customers in the upper valley were without power for several hours Sunday morning. Rocky Mountain Power personnel indicated the outage…

It’s the season of giving and one local theatre group is using their talents to sponsor a non-profit organization thousands of miles away. Many…

The Idaho Falls SWAT team was called to the Ammon Walmart Friday around 9:40 p.m. after a woman in her car threatened to kill herself. The woman was…

Old St. Nick helped usher in the season, by making a personal visit in Pocatello for the Night of a Thousand Santas and Night Lights Parade. The…

The day after Thanksgiving is likely a day filled with shopping and eating leftovers,but working outis unlikely to bea priority. Staying on track…

Six people went to the hospital after a two-car accident in Clark County on Friday. AT 11:45 a.m. Ming Guangzhou, 30, China, was west on State…

Whether it’s fact or fiction, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of doomsday. Centuries ago the Mayans marked Dec. 21, 2012, as the…

People were shopping for Black Friday deals earlier than usual this year. Many local stores opened their doors to anxious customers Thursday night,…

The Salvation Army, Eastern Idaho businesses, local churches and community volunteers gathered Thursday at the Elk’s Lodge in Idaho Falls for…

As hundreds of hopeful shoppers crowd the sales happening across the valley on Thursday night, it can be easy to forget the true meaning of…

Pocatello is falling well behind when it comes to retail sales. For every $3 spent in Idaho Falls retail there’s just $1 spent in the gate…

Hosting a Thanksgiving feast can be tiring and a lot of people want to get out of the kitchen the night before. It seems a lot of people around Idaho…

Tre’Vell is an attractive young teen who is very engaged in school. In the fall of September 2012, he will be in eighth grade. At a recent IEP…

Two people were injured in an accident on Highway 20 near St. Anthony on Wednesday afternoon. Vanessa Hawkes, 19, of Sugar City, was driving north in…

Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole, and Sun Valley are all awaiting your arrival. “We’re very excited for Friday to kick off the season,”…

People are already lining up tonight to be the first in line for holiday shopping deals. You may have noticed a couple of tents outside Best Buy in…

It’s a big day for Thanksgiving travel. AAA estimates 39 million Americans will be filling US freeways on Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day,…

A 4-year-old boy who was hit by a pickup in Idaho Falls earlier this month has been released from the hospital. He had been at Primary…

Tablets are always popular, but throw in the holidays and they are a hot-ticket item. But there are so many of them,how do you pick? “I see a…

A Rigby man is headed to prison for a year after admitting he stole thousands from the Fort Hall Casino. John Mejia, 32, was sentenced Tuesday to 12…

A student may not be home for Thanksgiving after Rexburg police said they found numerous drug-related items in a U-Haul during a traffic stop. Evan…

Here’s what is happening in your neighborhood on Thanksgiving and Friday. Thursday (Thanksgiving)Rexburg Rexburg Turkey Trot, 8 a.m., Madison…

On its own initiative, the Bannock County Jail has started a number of classes to keep inmates from returning, and hopes the idea could catch on at…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a monkey at the Boise zoo is scheduled to be moved to a jail in Idaho’s capital. The Ada County…

Eight-year-old Saddie Bruderer brought out her American Girl doll she made to look like her. In the kitchen, her mother Misti Bruderer flipped…

A deadly traffic accident occurred Tuesday evening near York Exchange south of the Budweiser plant at Highway 91 and 65th. Mary C. McHugh, 59, of…

GIRLS BASKETBALL Pocatello 60Bonneville 57 F Blackfoot 38Idaho Falls 59 F Hillcrest 49Rigby 29 F Madison 52Minico 29 F Century 45Skyline 53 F…

A five-year plan for golf courses in Idaho Falls is approved. Idaho Falls City Council voted Tuesday night on the plan which includes a fee increase…

A victim of a six-car accident in Pocatello last week died Tuesday. Idaho State University student Chelsea Blair, 22, had been in a coma at Portneuf…

It’s that time of year for The Salvation Army bell ringers to make their appearance outside stores and shopping centers. In Idaho Falls, 15…

Every year about this time, many of us start to feel it: that groggy feeling doctors call seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD hits millions of…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said a missing Rigby High School band teacher was found in Seattle. Deputies said Tuesday that William…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a band teacher who was reported missing this weekend. William “Bill” Algeo…

A motor home ended up in a dry creek bed in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Malad on Tuesday morning.Eugene Gillette, 79, of Bishop,…

The Signal Mountain Lodge convenience store was heavily damaged in a Tuesday morning fire. According to a Grand Teton National Park news release,…

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy’s 2011 graduates had a 100 percent passing rate for their National License Board Exams. There are…

An ambulance trip in Bingham County will soon cost a little more. The price will go from $9 for each mile a patient is carried to $11. This hike in…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating an arson that caused $10,000 in damage to a building in the 500 block of West 19th Street. The…