Month: February 2013

How does a student get a 4.11 GPA and near perfect A-C-T and S-A-T scores? A passion for learning. Madison High School senior Anne Thomas has that…

A bill to help protect women from violence has passed the U.S. House. The Violence Against Women Act passed with a vote of 286-138. The bill seeks to…

Farmers and ranchers in Idaho could expect to see less money for their crops this year. On Thursday morning, Wells Fargo Bank hosted an agricultural…

A Fort Hall man pleaded guilty Wednesday to assault with a dangerous weapon in U.S. District Court at Pocatello. Adam Diaz, 21, pleaded guilty to an…

A new bill in Idaho could further prevent teens from using their cell phones while driving, and some people in the community are supporting the new…

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your opinion onchanges for the 2013 Big Game Seasons. Big game, particularly mule deer and elk, have seen an…

A National Park Service report shows Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve contributed more than $6 million to local economies in 2011.…

Three people were arrested Monday on charges of trafficking a controlled substance after a routine traffic stop on eastbound U.S. 20 near Rexburg.…

A 20-year-old Idaho Falls woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated battery. According to Idaho Falls police, Dontie Hailey Shaw became…

Idaho Falls Police have charged an Idaho Falls man with three counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16. 60-year-old Brook Nef was booked into the…

The Wyoming Legislature has adjourned the general session that started in early January. The Wyoming House adjourned at 3:52 p.m. Wednesday,…

Yellowstone National Park’s winter season is drawing to a close this week. Park roads that serve commercially guided snowmobile and snow coach…

For a full list of events, head to Idaho State University’s website or click on this…

Did you know Idaho is one of only two states in the entire country where Girl Scout Cookies are taxed? On Wednesday, some local troop leaders said…

President Obama is calling on congressional leaders to meet his Friday in order to figure out a way to avoid automatic cuts in spending. With Friday…

Idaho teachers looking to retire early through the Early Retirement Incentive Package may soon not be able to. The Idaho Senate passed a bill Tuesday…

Three people were hurt in a crash near McCammon at 10 a.m. Wednesday. William S. Kimball, 29, of Pocatello, was navigating a curve in the roadway…

Idaho’s hourly workers making minimum wage – $7.25 an hour – jumped to the highest percentage in the nation in 2012. The U.S. Bureau of…

Rexburg police blocked off a section of Main Street for about an hour Wednesday while they investigated a bomb threat at the Melaleuca call center.…

The empty Ammon building that once housed T.G.I. Friday’s is going to become a Mattress Firm. Local subcontractors are completely gutting the…

A fire burned at the CottonTree Inn in Pocatello before noon Wednesday. The fire happened on the second floor and was contained to one room. Cleaning…

Idaho State University researchers said Wednesday that they had solved some of the mysteries surrounding the spiral teeth of the ancient fish…

A 43-year-old Pocatello woman was being held in the Bannock County jail after a confrontation with her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. Pocatello…

The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee will hold a special meeting on Friday to make a very bold statement about some area lawmakers.…

The debate over fixing the Portneuf River levee continued on Monday night as more than 70 Pocatello residents who live along the river attended the…

Three southeast Idaho natives recently returned home from filming a feature documentary on the first-ever paragliding expedition on Mount…

A survival blogger along with a known author have compiled lists of the top states to survive a natural disaster or the end of the world. Idaho is…

Across the country, the big word on almost everyone’s lips is “sequestration.” What is it? Here is what we found. Sequestration was…

The cold temperatures provided a perfect opportunity for local emergency responders to train Tuesday. The Bonneville County Dive Team was at Gem Lake…

Our nation is just days away from across-the-board budget cuts, so we’re taking a closer look this week at how those cuts would impact local…

A Rigby man was arrested after the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said he stole copper pipe. At 4:40 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a…

Researchers on the East Coast are giving the people of Idaho Falls something to smile about. A new study from the University of Vermont says Idaho…

Evans Construction Company of Jackson has been awarded a $5.7 million bid to finish three jobs wrapped into the Jackson Streets Project. The Wyoming…

Congress has until March 1 to come up with a plan to avoid forced federal spending cuts. The cuts would strip $85 billion from federal agencies over…

The two point six million visitors to Grand Teton National Park in 2011 spent over $436 million in gateway communities. That spending supported 6,397…

Area Emergency Personnel began their annual, week-long Crisis Intervention Program today which focuses on safety in terms of mental health. Speakers…

The National Eating Disorders Association kicks off its annual awareness week. Nearly 25 million people in the United States suffer from eating…

The National Eating Disorders Association kicks off its annual awareness week. Nearly 25 million people in the United States suffer from eating…

Gas prices are not only affecting commuters, but also those who make their living via their vehicles. Taxi cab drivers from SafeRide in Idaho Falls…

A Blackfoot woman was sentenced Monday on one count of provider fraud, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. Sixth District Judge David Nye…

A fight over clearing snow escalated over the weekend in Rexburg. Jonathon Cliff, 31, is facing a battery charge after police said he attacked a…

Blackfoot-based Nonpareil Farms is preparing to sell its business to Basic American Foods. Due diligence into a letter of intent for the sale is…

A pair of suspects in Pocatello car burglaries were arrested Saturday night after police used the soles of one of the suspect’s shoes to…

Police are trying to figure out who broke into a Pocatello church. On Sunday, members of the Trinity Episcopal Church arrived to find a broken window…

Some people in our area are in need of basic items like clothing and furniture, but can’t afford to buy them. Then there are generous people…

Two men were arrested after police said an Idaho Falls man caught them burglarizing his home. Officers responded to the 1400 block of Mound for a…

Our United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner for this week decided back in ninth grade that she would get complete high school…

A county in western Idaho was considering leasing out its hospital to a nonprofit organization, but has decided against it because of what county…

Crews from Rocky Mountain Power have restored power to Howe, following a 12-hour outage. A spokesman for Rocky Mountain said high winds caused three…

There’s a romance about cinema. Larger-than-life characters glide across the screen with surreal precision in a world created through the lens…

The National Park Service released its winter use plan for Yellowstone National Park Friday morning. NPS said the goal of the plan is to make…

A winter storm brought plenty of snow and wind to the area Saturday. Idaho Falls received between 4 to 6 inches of snow from the storm and morning…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating the installation of five credit card skimmers. The credit card skimmers were discovered at two…

A jury found an 82-year-old Rexburg man accused of sexually abusing a young girl guilty on one count of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16,…

Students in Aberdeen may be looking forward to longer weekends. The District 58 school board Has voted to go to a four day school week, inciting a…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating the installation offive credit card skimmers. The credit card skimmers were discovered at two…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

After Salt Lake City officials turned down a lucrative offer from the online dating site Sugardaddie.com, one Sugar City official said his town would…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

The Mormon church is creating 58 new missions around the world to accommodate an influx of missionaries triggered by the lowering of the minimum age.…

Gossip sites are popping up online made by teens and about teens. Some of the sites are categorized by school, grade, or gender; but school leaders…

Police are investigating the installation of credit card skimmers found on gas pumps at two Phillips 66 locations in Idaho Falls. Both cases were…

An Internet company that conducts risk analysis for corporate users has named the city of Rexburg the 12th safest city in the U.S., and the police…

Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the Tuesday night robbery of a pizza delivery man. Idaho Falls Police said the two boys…

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The Pocatello Free Clinic is facing a problem that has people waiting months for medical help. The clinic has the necessary supplies and needed…

Jefferson Elementary School in Rigby is No. 1 in eastern Idaho for box top collections and No. 11 in the state. For a parent of young students,…

Jefferson Elementary School in Rigby isNo. 1 in eastern Idaho for box top collections and No. 11 in the state. For a parent ofyoung students, chances…

The most conservative member of the U.S. Senate is from Idaho, according to the National Journal. The news organization has Republican Jim Risch at…

The restaurants in Driggs are hoping to add more of a selection in alcoholic beverages to help draw in more tourists. “It’s hard…

2A District 6 Tournament{Championship} **Firth 70 Salmon 41 F 1A Div. I District 4-5-6 Grace 41**Shoshone 44 F 1A Div 2 District 4…

Cancer survivors and those dedicated to fighting the disease met in Pocatello on Wednesday to kick-off the preparations for this year’s Relay…

An elderly man is standing trial for serious sexual charges. Ronald Bird was 79 years old when he was arrested and charged with molesting a…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The 2013 Idaho Amateur Hockey Association state championships are coming to Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena this weekend.…

A Wednesday morning traffic stop resulted in a big pot bust near American Falls. Idaho State Police arrested 51-year-old Antonio Alvarez-Contreras,…

Someone smashed a window at Jensen’s Jewelers in Pocatello early Wednesday morning, but what the culprit was after is unclear. Pocatello police…

While some people celebrated President’s Day staying warm, many others found it to be the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes. Kids across…

Traffic was tied up on Yellowstone between Holmes and Elva due to a Volkswagon Golf crashing into a power pole shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Power…

President Obama wants to make preschool available to all children, regardless of family finances. The president wants a nationwide, publicly-funded,…

The Fort Hall Fire Department evacuated the TP Gas and Convenience Store on Tuesday after a suspected gas leak was detected.The store is at Exit 80…

5A District 5-6**Madison 61 Hillcrest 54 F 4A District 5-6Blackfoot 43**Century 54 F {Championship} Bonneville 62**Rigby 65 F 3A District 5**Snake…

A “cool” new medical treatment is becoming more popular in Idaho Falls. It’s called “cold laser therapy,” and it…

Right now, just under a dozen states recognize Idaho’s concealed-weapons permits and that number would jump to more than 30 if a new bill…

Shortly after Idaho Falls City Councilwoman Sharon D. Parry announced she will be a candidate for mayor this fall, Mayor Jared Fuhriman had an…

A veteran conservationist has been named Land Protection Director for the Teton Regional Land Trust in Driggs. Joselin Matkins comes to the position…

February may not seem like a “camping” month, but President’s day weekend kids gathered in Swan Valley for the third Camp Magical…

A 77-year-old Preston woman died from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident Sunday. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said Karla…

Three Teton County, Idaho, men are facing poaching-related charges. One has been charged with pointing a firearm at a fish and game officer and…