Month: January 2013

Two people were hospitalized Wednesday morning after a van crashed on Interstate 15 near West Colorado Avenue in Idaho Falls. Idaho State Police said Kristi Brown, 41, of Rexburg, was traveling south on the interstate when the white 2003 Kia Sedona veered to the left and she overcorrected, crossing both lanes of southbound traffic and

Earlier in January, the Boise-based dollar store chain Honk’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As part of the filing, the chain is closing several Idaho stores, including an Idaho Falls location, and the store in Blackfoot. The Blackfoot closure in Riverside Plaza is particularly noticeable. “It makes me very sad,” said Rockford resident Peggy Wagner.

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Student safety was the topic of discussion at a Pocatello-Chubbuck school board meeting on Tuesday, where a proposal by the Pocatello Police Department would bring more guns into the schools, but only in the hands of officers. The District 25 school board met to go over the current rules when it comes to firearms in

A proposed merger of the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests has been shelved. The proposal would have created a 6.5 million-acre forest covering large parts of western Wyoming and eastern Idaho.It would have been the largest national forest in the lower 48 states. Bridger-Teton Forest Supervisor Jaqueline A. Buchanan and Caribou-Targhee Supervisor Brent Larson recommended

Seven-year-old Tayt Andersen of Rigby is still waiting for a heart transplant, but the wait to meet his “girlfriend” is finally over. Tayt made another appearance on “The Ellen Show” Tuesday, this time in person. In typical Ellen fashion, the day had one more surprise. “I can finally meet my boyfriend,” said Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen

A Bear Lake County man is recovering after the four-wheeler he was driving fell through the ice on Bear Lake. It happened late Monday night on the east side of the lake. Richard Peterson, 69, was out ice fishing when his four wheeler went through the ice. His wife reported him missing. Peterson was able

Police have identified the 53-year-old Idaho Falls man killed in a van-pedestrian accident Sunday night. The victim was Martin Rodriguez, police said Tuesday. Idaho Falls Police Lt. Kay Edwards said the incident happened at about 9 p.m. in the 3200 block of Lindsay Boulevard near a dog park. He said the 49-year-old driver’s vehicle struck

A Pocatello man is being held in the Bannock County jail on a charge of rape. Pocatello police said 32-year-old Aman Farah Gas allegedly attacked a 23-year-old woman in a basement apartment at 425 Hyde Ave.They said the two were acquainted. Gas was arrested after a forensic interview and an exam was conducted with the

Bonneville County deputies are piecing together how Saturday’s murder happened. Two days after the deadly shooting, deputies were doing their final sweep for evidence. “We recovered the gun and all the casings we needed,” said Sgt. Detective Karl Noah. “We’re trying to put the bigger pieces, but we’re comfortable that we got what we needed

Some Pocatello firefighters are heading to Seattle in a few months to battle – not fire, but leukemia and lymphoma cancer. Saturday, they got their start by climbing stairs. Someone is diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma every 4 minutes. These deep breaths and sore muscles mean that someone is helping to fund research for their

While many Idaho democrats have been long-anticipating the moment President Barack Obama took the stage to be sworn-in for the second time, they are calling this a victory with many challenges in the road ahead. “I think it says a lot to the whole world, and I think it’s a very positive message,” said former

In honor of Martin Luther King Junior day, Idaho Falls High School kicked off its annual multi-cultural week. For more than 20 years, Idaho Falls High School has dedicated a week to celebrate differences. The annual event was created by an English teacher who hoped to send a simple message to her students. “Her dream

Today’s Main Street Buzz is all about fitness. Two new and very unique fitness facilities opened in Idaho Falls and Ammon. The national chain Koko Fit Club opened two locations in Ammon and downtown Idaho Falls. The fit club is the first automated personal training studio in the world. The club’s members use technology to

A lot of people have been talking about the CodeRED alert system after the shooting Saturday in Bonneville County that left one woman dead. It’s a way for county emergency dispatchers to contact people in any specific area. In the case of Saturday’s shooting, people were advised to look out for suspects and stay in

The Driggs City Council will consider a grant request Tuesday night that could open a vast new recreational trail. Driggs is proposing a $194,000 grant request through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation’s Recreational Trails Program to acquire former rail bed lands or easements between Driggs and Tetonia. The city would commit to a

A 51-year-old Ashton man was killed Saturday night when the snowmobile he was driving crashed into a fence post. Bruce Layne Armstrong was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 7:40 p.m. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened near a trailhead at the intersection of Walnut Street and Baker Road. Armstrong was

Deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office returned to the scene of a shooting at 5242 E. Lincoln Road on Sunday to search for evidence. Two suspects are in custody after a woman was shot in the head on Saturday. Kristy M. Aschliman, 21, of Idaho Falls, was found dead at the scene. Police sent

Saturday is “gun Appreciation Day” and the national event encourages people to visit local gun ranges, gun stores, and sporting goods stores. In Idaho Falls, hundreds of people attended the Lewis & Clark Trading Company’s gun show at the Shilo Inn. Organizers said they’ve never seen lines as long as they were and they attribute

If you’re a fan of vintage, antique, or classic cars, then some high school students have a surprise for you. Students at Bonneville School District 93’s Technical Career High School are spending their last semester of the year fixing up cars for their annual car show. From classics, to newer vehicles and even some you

Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said the body of Angelea “Leah” Schultz was found Friday. Authorities were digging in a field in the Fort Hall Indian Reservation after the man who confessed to killing Schultz, her boyfriend, Boede Paul, told police where he had buried the body. Paul held police in a standoff for several

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One of the big issues facing lawmakers this year is gun control. An upper valley man is organizing a rally in opposition of President Obama’s new gun control proposals. He says the event is part of an effort to create solidarity and show local leaders eastern Idahoans have no desire to surrender their firearms. “We

Compass Academy in Idaho Falls has been open since the start of the school year. After a few changes to class sizes and scheduling, the school says they have gotten a lot of positive feedback from students and parents. There’s no bell to let freshman and sophomores at Compass Academy know it’s time to change

Weather conditions and overall air quality have combined to extend local residential wood stove restrictions and a ban on open burning in Franklin County. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality said that due to elevated pollutant levels and a stable atmosphere it has issued a Stage 1 Forecast and Caution.It said air quality may approach

Bonneville County Prosecutor Bruce Pickett is among four finalists selected by the city of Idaho Falls to become the city’s new city attorney. In addition to Pickett, a seven-person selection committee also nominated Battelle Energy Alliance Senior Legal Counsel Reed E. Andrus, Moscow City Attorney Randall D. Fife and Boyd J. Hawkins, the managing member

In response to decreased federal funding, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission has reallocated state funds to better manage wolves and meet legal obligations. The Commission Thursday approved a plan to move $50 thousand originally allocated for coyote control to instead be used to control wolves within elk management zones performing below management objectives. Idaho

Fire destroyed a home at 116 E. Main Street in downtown Teton City Thursday night. Firefighters were on the scene until early Friday morning. The South Fremont Fire Protection District said the fire was reported around 8 p.m. Thursday. No one was in the house and there were no injuries. The home is owned by

Idaho’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest point in four years, 6.6 percent in December. The rate is two-tenths of a percent under the November level. The Idaho Department of Labor credits the strength of rising employment. According to the department, Idaho’s labor force expanded for the first time since last May. The expansion accommodated

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The somewhat dramatic superintendent secret contract saga in Blackfoot School District 55 may have come to a close on Thursday night. After some discussion during a public school board meeting on Thursday, an attorney for the board determined the buyout is still valid, and former superintendent Scott Crane is still entitled to his $220,000 payout.

The crowd cheered as 225 blue balloons lined the conference room – one for every person who will be looking at a new job in a matter of weeks. Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today Allstate Insurance plans to open a Roadside Services Center at its Chubbuck facilities on Hawthorne Drive. He said this will

The airport board in the city of Rexburg recently proposed a statement to the chamber of commerce about expanding the Rexburg-Madison Airport to spur economic growth in the Upper Valley. “We’re trying to do as a city and a county anything that we can do to increase jobs in the area, so that’s what’s driving

Targhee Regional Public Transportation Authority is asking Rexburg to fund a $60,608 shortfall in matching funds that would allow the regional bus service to establish a fixed route service in the upper valley. TRPTA would like to initiate the service April 1st. The fixed route would also include service outside Rexburg to communities in Fremont

A Rexburg man faces a five-count felony complaint for check forgery, and police said the victim was his brother. Rexburg police said Addison Grantham Carter, 19, stole his brother’s checkbook, then forged his name on five different checks. The checks varied from $40 to $600. Carter was being held on $75,000 bond in the Bonneville

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to repair three sections of the Heise-Roberts levee system on the Snake River. The system was damaged by high river flows in 2011. Located just off US 20 at the Jefferson-Madison County line, the levee protects a bed and breakfast, the approach to a railroad line, a

As the snow and ice are not letting up any time soon, neither are people’s complaints about road conditions. “When people are sliding around, it’s not just putting me in danger, but the people around me,” said one student at BYU-Idaho. “They’re really, really bad,” said another student, of road conditions near campus. When the

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President Obama’s sweeping proposals regarding various measures of gun control are becoming a hot topic with law enforcement and mental health professionals in eastern Idaho. On Wednesday, Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde almost exactly echoed the sentiments of Madison County Sheriff Roy Klingler who on Tuesday called the gun control measures, “out of control.” “We’re

Parts of the Upper Valley are taking a big step toward getting more connected. The city of Rexburg held its first public meeting at City Hall to talk about municipal broadband. The meeting kicks off a three-month study to assess the need for faster Internet service in Madison, Teton and Fremont counties in Idaho, as

The bone-chilling weather and huge piles of snow aren’t just a nightmare for you, but for your pets too. The cold temperatures can freeze their water bowls even if they’re left in the garage. Ice melt on the sidewalks and driveways can irritate and sometimes burn your pet’s paws, but proper grooming and sanitary care

Last month’s massacre in Newtown Connecticut marked a turning point on the nation’s stance on gun control; and President Obama’s announcement Wednesday has many concerned about their second amendment right. “I hear it all the time, every day. All of my customers are upset,” said Jordan Payne. For Payne, President Obama’s new gun proposals are

A child that everyone really likes, DeaQuan loves Batman and likes to wear Batman shirts wherever he goes. He also loves music he can sing and dance to and really knows how to get down to a funky beat! Despite the odds against him, he has an ongoing zest for life. He needs a family

Lawyers for an Idaho Falls man charged with trying to assassinate President Barack Obama by shooting at the White House are trying to get his statements to authorities thrown out. Lawyers for Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez of said in a court document Wednesday the statements were coerced. The attorneys say Ortega-Hernandez was handcuffed to a chair

As Idaho’s legislature prepares for its second week in session, lawmakers are focusing on budgets for the upcoming year. With dozens of school districts relying on supplemental levies to stay afloat, education remains at the center of the budget conversation. Two school superintendents from eastern Idaho have voiced the same concerns in recent weeks. Jefferson

Idaho Falls Power work crews will replace a damaged traffic signal pole Thursday on the northeast corner of St. Clair Road and 17th Street.The pole was damaged when a vehicle crashed into it Tuesday. During the course of the work, motorists will see a flashing yellow indicator on east and west bound lanes of 17th

The FBI has upped the reward for the man known as the AK-47 Bandit. At a press conference Wednesday, the FBI announced the reward is now $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of the AK-47 Bandit, who robbed East Idaho Credit Union in Rexburg in early November, as well as financial institutions in Washington

Ahead of a major federal gun control announcement, an eastern Idaho sheriff took a stand on gun control laws. Madison County Sheriff Roy Klingler said states passing reform are “out of control.” On Tuesday, New York state’s mostly Republican senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of strict new gun laws. After a vote in the house,

Some southeast Idaho community leaders have plans to get people out of apartments and into their own homes, and say some new laws should help people avoid foreclosure. On Jan. 10 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued rules that will prohibit deceptive teaser interest rates or balloon payment and try to help more people get

The United States Department of Homeland Security is urging people to be careful if they have they are running the computer programming script commonly known as Java. Computer security experts acknowledge Java is especially susceptible to hackers who have been using the program in order to break into computers, giving them viruses and even stealing

Power is out in Ashton for the second time in as many days. According to Rocky Mountain Power, the outage is due to a “transmission interruption” and will be fixed by 8:30 p.m. As of 4:45 p.m., RMP said it had crews working to get the lights back on. The utility said 1,187 customers were

Beginning next month, the Targhee Regional Public Transportation Authority, better known as “TRPTA,” will change its fixed route service. For the past decade the bus service was known as a deviated fixed route, which means the bus could travel off the normal route to pick someone up from almost anywhere. But under this new change

As this year’s nasty flu strain spreads across the nation, 8 deaths in Idaho are being blamed on it. Health workers say this year’s flu vaccine seems to be well matched for the dominant strain going around Idaho. The Centers for Disease Control says 47 states are now reporting a widespread flu outbreak, including Idaho.

A section of Idaho Highway 34 between Evergreen Lane and China Hat Road was closed shortly after 2:21 p.m. Monday because of a train derailment. The derailment was just north of the Allen H. Tigert Airport. Idaho State Police said there were no known injuries. A detour has been posted between mileposts 59 to 65

It’s been another cold night in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. The coming days are expected to be cold, too. If water pipes freeze in this weather, it can be a nightmare for home owners. If the water inside the pipes expands, the pipe can explode. Taking care of the problem correctly can save a

As part of what it’s calling a “warden shuffle” the Idaho Department of Correction has announced that St. Anthony Work Camp Warden Steve Little will become the new warden at South Idaho Correctional Institution in Kuna. Little replaces Terry Kirkham, who has been named deputy chief of Probation and Parole. Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center Warden

The Cable Factory opened its doors in Rexburg this weekend, and it’s the first of its kind in the United States. For snowboarders and skiers, winter weather means hitting the slopes, but there’s no need to make the trip to the mountains to catch fresh powder and some air. The Cable Factory is the first

The upper valley woke this morning to record cold temperatures and a massive power outage. The power outage happened a little after 5:30 this morning. More than 14,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers were affected in Ashton, St. Anthony, Sugar City, Rexburg and Teton. Record cold temperatures across the upper valley caused several school districts to

Intermountain Gas crews replaced and repaired a relief valve that vented around 10:15 p.m. Sunday at a regulator station at E 113 South and South 5th, on the southern end of the Idaho Falls system. Company spokesman Byron Defenbach said the regulator is designed to release gas when it detects changes in line pressure. In

Two men are in custody, along with over $94,000 worth of marijuana, after a routine traffic stop near Evanston, Wyo., on Sunday afternoon. A Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a car for allegedly going 85 mph in a 75 mph zone about 31 miles east of Evanston on eastbound Interstate 80. The driver, identified

Idaho State University has confirmed one student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. ISU and the Southeastern Idaho Public Health department are working to notify other students who may have been exposed. The individual attended classes in Pocatello during the Fall 2012 semester. The affected person was tested, and treatment has begun. “Individuals who have had

A Facebook post containing the possible threat of violence at American Falls High School led to the arrest of a former student and a juvenile. The Power County Sheriff learned of the threat Sunday and notified the high school at 7 a.m. Monday. Sheriff’s deputies and American Falls police officers were at the school for

Power was slowly restored to almost 15,000 Rocky Mountain Power Company customers in eastern Idaho on Monday morning. Utility spokesperson Margaret Oler said linemen discovered a downed transmission line near St. Anthony. Power went out to most of the upper valley region shortly after 5 a.m. while temperatures dipped to near 30 below zero in

Two men are in custody after a burglary in the 7700 block of West Sublette St. in Pocatello on Sunday. Andrae Kenneth Griggs, 25, was arrested after police said he tried to sell some of the stolen items and Wade Paul Leonard, 24, was arrested later with some of the stolen items in his possession.

Two men were arrested in an attempted robbery that took place Friday night in Idaho Falls. A 23-year-old man told police that around 7:30 p.m., three men got into his vehicle in the 1000 block of Lovejoy and attacked him, trying to take his wallet. The victim fended off the attackers. The attackers left, and

Police have a suspect in the New Year’s Day robbery at an Idaho Falls Maverik. Mark Harold Carroll, 18, has already been in the Bonneville County Jail since Jan. 7 on an unrelated charge. He was served a warrant on a robbery charge Friday, police announced Monday. Police said Carroll entered the store at 2625

A single story home was engulfed in flames Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to 493 E. 97 S. at around 10 a.m. Crews had to spray water through the windows of the house, because it was too difficult to get inside. Below zero temperatures caused fire engine gauges and firefighters’ equipment to freeze, making the effort

Shortages of the flu vaccination shot and nasal spray are occurring all over the country, but how is eastern Idaho looking in its supply with the vaccine? So far both the Eastern and Southeast Idaho Public Health Districts have the vaccine and nasal spray well stocked. Redicare in Idaho Falls is also supplied with the

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For most of us, snowmobiling is a fun winter sport. But for some parts of Idaho, it’s a way of life. Here’s how deep an impact it’s having in one community, and how it’s being threatened. 2013 is off to a roaring start for Island Park business owners. “I think every business up here is

Caribou-Targhee National Forest officials are warning people about the possibility of avalanches in the backcountry. With the new snow accumulations, avalanche forecast offices said they are concerned that the avalanche potential has increased. Check your local avalanche forecasts before going out, and always remember to evaluate the site-specific snow-pack conditions before you ride or ski

Snow and wind closed several schools and roads in southeast Idaho on Friday morning. The snow seemed to have tapered off, but roads were still icy and drivers were urged to add extra time on getting to their destinations. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said a one-vehicle crash occurred on Gibson Jack Road with the

After two years of allegedly using someone else’s EBT card, a 51-year-old Pocatello man is now in custody in the Bannock County Jail. Pocatello police said Lorenzo Pena Lucio was arrested after they determined he had used the card to obtain approximately $11,000 in welfare assistance over a two-year period. Lucio was formally charged with

The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for help finding a man wanted on a felony burglary charge. Mark Peterson, 39, is about 5’10” and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Police said Peterson may be driving an older model gold Ford F250 truck. Peterson has a lengthy criminal history and may

Three local high school basketball games were canceled Thursday: – Blackfoot at Century boys. – Bear Lake at American Falls boys. – Ririe at Aberdeen girls. We will have information on school closures Friday morning as soon as they are made available.

Road conditions led to accidents and road closures throughout eastern Idaho, with some students and government workers going home early. Interstate 84 in both directions, between Exit 222 (junction with I-86) and the Utah state line, was closed Thursday afternoon because of drifting snow on the roadway and reduced visibility. And on I-15 southbound between

School Closures forFriday,January 11. Fremont County School District #215 Pocatello/Chubbuck School District # 25 Blackfoot School district # 55 The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and Shoshone-Bannock Jr/Sr High school. Lillian Vallely School in Blackfoot. Grace Lutheran School in Pocatello. Calvary Chapel Christian School in Pocatello Pocatello ISU Campus Closed. The Idaho Falls Campus will be Open

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With the new year comes a fresh slate. Not that Idaho Falls mayor Jared Fuhriman thinks the city needs one. On Thursday night at Idaho Falls city hall, Fuhriman said through tears the state of the city is, “great.” He also emotionally expressed his hope for an even stronger 2013. In a review of 2012

Earlier this week, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced possibly doing away with personal property tax. It’s a move that would cost the state around $141 million, but the governor said local governments could be reimbursed. All taxing districts would be effected. That means city government, county government and even school districts would lose money.

The car of a missing woman was found near a mall, and police said there were no signs of forced entry in the vehicle. Angelea “Leah” Schultz, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances, left nearly everything behind, including two children. The car, a white 2000 Honda Accord, was found west side of Pine Ridge Mall near

Blackfoot police want your help to find the driver responsible for a hit-and-run last month. The incident occurred at 12:22 a.m. on Dec. 30. Someone driving north on Meridian at Jensen Grove Drive failed to stop at the stop sign and slid through the intersection crashing into the fence at the entrance to Jensen’s Grove.

A representative with the Idaho Attorney General’s office is touring eastern Idaho to talk about foreclosure issues. Housing Specialist, Ramon Hobdey-Sanchez, will discuss foreclosure prevention, Idaho’s foreclosure process and how the National Mortgage Settlement affects Idaho homeowners. The settlement provides more than $100 million in relief to eligible Idaho homeowners facing foreclosure. “People are so

A bill that would eliminate the elected position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction has been introduced to the Wyoming legislature. The Chairmen of the Legislature’s Joint Education Committee said their bill, SF0104, “Education-State Administration”, would create an appointed position to administer the Wyoming Department of Education. Prompted in by an acknowledged strained relationship between

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Idaho National Lab researchers will soon be part of a new program to help develop solutions to the frightening shortage of rare earth materials in the United States. The new $120 million Department of Energy initiative is called the Energy Innovation Hub. INL researchers will work with Iowa-based Ames Laboratory researchers to form the team.

This month’s numbers are showing an increase in the Pocatello Regional Airport’s traveler traffic by six percent. This is a total jump of more than 400 people in the past three months alone as compared to the traveler numbers this past year in 2011. If you have flown out of Pocatello recently, you might have

A local advocacy group looks to send a special message through a special event. The African American Alliance is hosting the 7th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet. The banquet will feature Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, a keynote speaker, who’s been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. Local News 8’s Karole Honas will

Since Idaho voters rejected Propositions 1, 2 and 3, state leaders have been searching for a way to better education. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter created a 30 member, bipartisan task force to assess Idaho’s education system and make new suggestions for possible reform. Otter unveiled the names of the task force members Wednesday. They range

Dozens of school districts across Idaho have asked for supplemental levies from taxpayers, but for one district in our area, the practice has become routine. The board of Bonneville County Joint School District 93 will move to ask voters for their fourth multimillion-dollar levy since 2007. Superintendent Chuck Shackett and Chief Financial Officer April Burton

Angel is an intelligent, empathetic, creative boy. He has a kind spirit and tends to look out for others. Angel has many talents including art and singing. He’s a big fan of Spiderman and is passionate about collecting Beanie Babies – his collection currently numbers over 100! He welcomes opportunities to try new activities. Angel

As temperatures warm and cool, frost levels are sent lower into the ground, which can spell trouble for indoor plumbing. Idaho Falls Water Superintendent Dave Richards says so far, there have not been any widespread problems. Still, the city of Blackfoot is asking people to consider keeping a stream of water running in their homes

A person killed after a dump truck hit a train Wedneday morning east of Dayton has been identified. The driver of the Franklin County truck was Heber Lewis, 56, of Preston. Lewis was driving eastbound on State Highway 36 while thick fog was in the area. Around 10 a.m., Lewis struck the side of a

18071652 Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead gave his State of the State address on Wednesday, touching on issues like the gas tax, health care and education.

This year, there are a lot of new faces from eastern Idaho in the Legislature. Two in particular have extensive experience in local education and want to pass legislation that will make a difference Reps. Julie VanOrden of Bingham County and Wendy Horman of Idaho Falls may be rookies, and they may have a lot

A Pocatello man was arrested in Nampa on a warrant for attempted murder on Tuesday evening. U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson said the Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force also arrested arrested Droshawn Griggs, 27, on a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court in Pocatello on federal drug charges. Deputy U.S. marshals, the Pocatello Police

Nancy Espeseth will be the new warden for the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center. Espeseth currently manages Probation and Parole District 7, based in Idaho Falls. She replaces Jim Woolf, who is now serving as warden at St. Anthony Work Camp. Espeseth joined IDOC in July 1999 as a correctional officer at the Twin Falls Community

Since Idaho voters defeated Propositions 1, 2, and 3, a pile of money – $37.4 million – the Legislature had earmarked for education is not being used. So what’s going to happen to it? “Well, my goal is to keep it in education,” said State Superintendent of Education Tom Luna. “But if you look at