Month: February 2013

A Blackfoot man has an unusual business: raising bunnies on a bus. Jared Martin was granted a conditional-use permit by Bingham County to allow up to 1,500 rabbits on his property for farming. Martin had rabbits for pets as a kid, as he got older, he learned he could turn his passion into a business.

Grand Teton National Park saw a nearly 5 percent increase in visitors last year with more of those tourists deciding to camp, rather than stay in park lodges. The National Park Service released final visitation numbers for 2012 last week. The report shows a sizable bump in Grand Teton’s tourism to 2.71 million visitors. Grand

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Idaho is home to many special industries fueling our state’s economy. There’s the nuclear research industry right here in eastern Idaho. Idaho’s agricultural economy stretches statewide. On Monday, there are new figures that show a sizable increase in Idaho’s outdoor recreation economy. “Business is good,” said Bill’s Bike Shop manager Brandon Fell. “It’s been a

Two women from eastern Idaho are getting plenty of rest, since they just got back from their vacation aboard the Carnival Triumph. Triumph is the cruise ship that infamously spent much of last week powerless and stranded in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. While Triumph passengers from around the country are telling horror

Madison County is celebrating its 100th year by recognizing its pioneer spirit. The county courthouse was packed with people listening to speakers and proclamations that showed when Madison became a county on Feb. 18, 1913. Centennial Committee Member, Lowell Parkinson, paid a tribute to the county recognizing several members of the community for their efforts.

Dozens of people waited for doors to open Monday morning to take advantage of Free Admission Day at the Museum of Idaho. Kids could ride the carousel and take a look at art and history exhibits. Organizers say Monday’s event is about giving back. “We are not a sustainable museum, meaning if we continue to

Five years ago, a Methodist and a Mormon who were very good friends decided they wanted to do something special to help the Blackfoot community. They came to the Rev. Gay Jeffries.Thus was born the Community Dinner Table. Every Tuesday night during the winter months, 12 different faith communities and friends take turns hosting a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter/weekend producer. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a

Dozens of soldiers done with their tour in Afghanistan came home to Idaho on Sunday. If you happened to be at the Idaho Falls or Pocatello airports Sunday, chances are you caught a glimpse of a homecoming or two – maybe one of your own. Jessica Sterling was waiting for a year, but her wait

Power County is celebrating 100 years of existence. It’s an area full of history, as so many of the people who live there are descendants of the original settlers. “This is where we call home,” said American Falls Mayor Marc Beitia. As with any city or county, the people of American Falls and surrounding area

A huge asteroid passed perilously close to earth on Friday. The asteroid as large as an office building, got within about 17,000 miles of the earth at its closest point. “It’s a near miss. In celestial terms it’s a very, very close pass to the earth,” ISU Physics lecturer Martin Hackworth said. That’s closer than

An estimated 1,000 people took to the streets of Idaho Falls in support of 2nd Amendment rights on Saturday. The group’s organizers say the massive demonstration isn’t exclusively about guns — it’s about freedom. “Are all of you Americans?” shouted organizer Chad Christensen, to a resounding response from the crowd. The large crowd crossed the

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Two sloth bear cubs born at Idaho Falls Tauthphaus Park Zoo in November are faring well. Zoo officials said the two bears, one boy and one girl, are making excellent progress. The two bears are not yet named. That honor will go to the public later this year.

Any parent who has a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder knows first hand how challenging the diagnostic process can be. Hailey Richards has three kids. Two of them have attention deficit disorder, and her youngest, Caleb, has the hyperactivity component on top of that. “He would always get called into the principal’s office. I

Some new additions at the Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls are getting big. The two baby sloth bears – one male, one female – were born Nov. 29, weighing a pound each. Now they’re up to 10 pounds and certainly not living up to their name. They are fast movers and full of life.

They’re missing by the dozens, and gone without a trace. Shopping baskets. Store managers at a couple Rexburg grocery stores are scratching their heads on Friday as dozens and dozens of shopping hand-baskets leave the front doors, and never come back. “We always have people asking, ‘Where’s your baskets?’”said Broulim’s Rexburg manager Ian Martinson. “We’re

Hearts and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, and sometimes even broken hearts. This week a group representing actual broken hearts is sending a valentine of their own. Five year-old McKinley Owens made extra Valentines for her “heart” friends this year. “She’s done really well,” said Lisa Owens, McKinley’s mom. “We’ve been really lucky.” McKinley

Gallup came out with new poll results Friday from what the organization calls the largest single study on the distribution of the LGBT population. According to the report, our nation’s capitol tops the list, with ten percent of adult Washington, D.C., residents saying they’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Only Washington, D.C., and Hawaii were

The area of Second and Holmes in Idaho Falls was blocked off Friday afternoon after police received a report of a man waving a gun at passersby. As of 2:30 p.m., the roads were open. The call came from a neighbor, who told police he was yelling and waving a gun outside an RV. Police

The Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office says no criminal charges are warranted in the death of a woman who died after an incident in the back of a patrol car. Kari Lynn Stephanishen, 44, died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Nov. 1, after being in the custody of the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office. According

Special prosecutor Jay Rosenthal announced the completion of the investigation filed against former Idaho Falls City Attorney Dale Storer on Friday morning. Rosenthal concluded there will be no criminal charges filed again Storer and his firm. Rosenthal hired a retired FBI investigator to look at the allegations. The investigation went back to the early ’80s.

Idaho Falls police say a 17-year-old Fort Hall man sustained serious injuries when he was repeatedly kicked early Thursday morning. The aggravated battery happened at a residence in the 1200 block of South Boulevard. Police were alerted about 3 a.m. after the victim went to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

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Police in Pocatello are searching for a suspect who viciously attacked two men, and some are calling it a hate crime. According to police the two men said they were walking home from the bars at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, when a car pulled up behind them near Center St. and 9th Avenue. “A male subject

An eastern Idaho man is under federal indictment for possessing thousands of child pornography images, our station has learned. Gary Lee Reed of Blackfoot was arrested by federal agents onboard a cruise ship off the Florida coast in December. On Wednesday, reporter Caleb James went to Reed’s home. Reed said the images were too accessible,

At 6 feet, six inches tall, Dakota Wilson towers over the other students at south Fremont High School in more ways than one. You’d expect someone his size to excel at sports, but Dakota stands out in other areas as well. That’s why he’s this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student. He gets the

The concrete floor in fire station one on Shoupe Avenue is slowly eroding and fire engines can’t be housed there anymore. Fire trucks are parked outside the station with the engines running so they don’t freeze. That’s because firefighters worry if they put them in the firehouse the floor will give in and collapse to

BYU-Idaho has a new exhibit on Sufi art. Sufism is known as the mystical dimension of Islam, but it’s often called the “art of love.” Syed Salman Chisty is a visiting artist from Ajmer, India. His photography from travels all over the world is on display at the Sufism exhibit at the Spori Gallery on

The Museum of Idaho is expanding. Design plans are in the process, and the goal is to be a museum that is open year-round. Thanks to the Wendell and Margaret Petty family, the museum is beginning to drive in funds to expand ITS services. The Museum of Idaho has been open for almost a decade

The Bonneville District 93 school board and education association have ratified an agreement that will reward teachers who served part, but not all of the last school year, with a pay-for-performance bonus. School district spokesperson Shalene French says it affects about five teachers, most of whom worked some of the year, but couldn’t complete it

During the State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama called on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9. Economists said it’s a proposal that would increase the earnings of low-wage workers across the country. Alan Reed, president of Reed’s Dairy in Idaho Falls, said the dairy often

A bill to raise state fuel taxes by a dime a gallon has cleared its final vote in the Wyoming State Senate. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 18-to-12 on Thursday. The bill now heads to Gov. Matt Mead for his consideration. He has said he supports increasing the fuel tax. Proponents

House lawmakers have taken a critical step toward restoring more than $30 million in current budgets for Idaho’s public schools. The House Education Committee unanimously approved legislation Thursday to put back money that was lost when voters repealed the 2011 Students Come First laws last fall. Rejection of those laws translated to a mid-year funding

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Thousands of young athletes from across the country are gathering in the gate city for the Simplot games. That’s good news for Pocatello area business owners. Throughout the week student athletes will fill Holt Arena. Along with being one of the biggest youth track events in the world, Simplot Games representatives, said it’s special because

Employees at a local animal shelter have made several disturbing discoveries in the past couple of weeks. Dogs and puppies are left dead, or dying, in the shelter’s overnight drop boxes. Many of those animals were personal pets, sickened by the same preventable illness. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Danyelle Harker, an employee at the Idaho Falls

As the 3-B Juvenile Detention Center gets ready to break ground on a big expansion, the bidding process is under way to see who will actually do the big project. Bonneville County Commissioner Roger Christensen said he’s pleased with the way the bidding is going. Christensen expected the expansion would cost about $200,000, but now

The Idaho Falls High School Cheerleaders spend most of the year cheering on their classmates and last weekend, their pep paid off. The squad of 24 traveled to Las Vegas to compete at nationals in the high school cheerleading division and took first place. Their coach, Stacey Christenson, said it was the first competition for

The Idaho House of Representatives is now supporting a state-based health insurance exchange, but under one condition. They’d like two state lawmakers on the board of the exchange. Rep. Wendy Horman, R – Idaho Falls, said this measure will give the state more control in an issue many feel is beyond state control. “I’m happy

Soda Springs police confiscated 41 pounds of marijuana after a routine traffic stop Feb. 8. Police Chief Joe Rice said Tuesday on Officer Tyler Scheierman pulled over 58-year-old Brian Eng for a traffic infraction at around 9 p.m. Friday. The odor of marijuana led to a search that uncovered two large duffel bags containing individually

A Las Vegas man suspected of stealing two ATMs from the Idaho State University campus has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise on two counts of felony bank larceny. According to the indictment, 57-year-old Clarence Edward Lancaster stole $9,000 from those machines and $39,760 from an ATM taken from the College of

As a trial period continues for a Smart Grid power system in town, Idaho Falls Power has been hosting open houses to address neighborhood concerns. The company is planning a transition to a system where energy consumption would be reported directly to the power company from customer homes. On Tuesday night, medical experts addressed concerns

2012 was a banner year for Idaho exports with multiple industries reporting a triple-digit increase in products. Global sales for Idaho goods broke records with a total of more than $6.1 billion. Idaho is an agriculture-based state and our top exports reflect that. Semi-conductors and industrial equipment top the list, followed by food and agriculture.

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

The surrounding community is giving back to a non-profit in need. The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership says it is suffering financially. Their federal funding has not increased since 2008, but as more people in our community need to take advantage of EICAP’s aid programs, the agency struggles to pay for it all. Executive director

Eastern Idaho is filled with people who reach out to do great things for the neighbors and community. We decided it was high time to recognize them on a regular basis, so this week Local News 8 kicks off a new series of reports we call Great Neighbors. We begin our series with a woman

United Airlines officials say a passenger was pronounced dead shortly after a plane from Denver landed in Salt Lake City. United Airlines spokeswoman Megan McCarthy says the man collapsed Sunday evening on the jetway leading to the terminal. She says paramedics were called immediately. However, Army Reserve medic and passenger Jared Noall told KSL he

Pocatello police said Monday morning that the autopsy of a woman who died in a shooting incident Sunday in Pocatello is complete and have confirmed the victim, 28-year-old Nettie Adair, was shot in the head. Police said Tuesday that they did find a handgun at the scene. Preliminary analysis indicated it was a .38 caliber

Pocatello Police say no one was hurt after two shots were fired near a residence at 431 Willard. A resident reported the gun fire at 11:35 p.m. Monday. Another neighbor flagged down police at the scene to report he had seen a white, four-door vehicle speeding north on Willard and then East on Poplar. Officers

The Geographic Information Systems room was filled with researchers and students who sat in anticipation as the countdown began. After years of anticipation, the moment these GIS students have been waiting for was announced by the voice of master control, “We have ignition, and lift off.” GIS director Keith Weber described today’s historic event. “It

Could overdevelopment become a problem in western Wyoming? People living in Teton County are asking just that, and commmissioners are proposing a temporary development freeze. If that freeze is approved, it would probably be lifted by the end of this year, according to the Teton County Commissioner Hank Phibbs. Phibbs said homeowners, developers and county

A rough-legged hawk was euthanized by the Teton Raptor Center after it was found with shotgun wounds by Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers over the weekend. Raptor Center program associate Meghan Warren said the bird was illegally shot. Idaho Fish and Game confirmed two other rough-legged hawks were also illegally shot this week,

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has selected names for two new schools. The new intermediate elementary school will be known as Philo T. Farnsworth Elementary School and the new junior high school will be named Rigby Junior High School. Farnsworth is credited as the father of television based on his work with the cathode

The man shot in Terreton over the weekend is expected to recover from the gunshot wound, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Police said Saturday’s incident was not a drive-by, as they originally told media. They said Samuel Rodriguez-Silva, 34, confronted the victim, Ramon Gonzalez-Vargas, 23, in his driveway. Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen

A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a California man near American Falls at 9:55 a.m. Monday. Idaho State Police stopped a 1999 Chevrolet pickup driven by 40-year-old Christopher A. Reynolds of Cotati, California on Interstate 86 near milepost 28. An investigation led to the discovery of 1.45 pounds of marijuana in the

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has selected names for two new schools. The new intermediate elementary school will be known as Philo T. Farnsworth Elementary School and the new junior high school will be named Rigby Junior High School. Farnsworth is credited as “the father of television” based on his work with the cathode

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Pocatello area. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term future with a fast growing company, we want to meet with you. Previous sales experience is preferable, but the primary qualifications are: Intelligence, Energy and

If your child experiencing troubles breathing, it may be more than just the flu. Another virus is spreading across the nation, affecting children under the age of 4 the most. So how bad is the outbreak in eastern Idaho? Currently, EIRMC is holding 26 children with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It’s been one of

More job cuts are happening at the Idaho National Laboratory. A spokesperson for Battelle Energy Alliance, which contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy, says 110 workers have already volunteered to leave their jobs, but that’s still not enough. Officials say Battelle is looking to eliminate anywhere between 300 and 450 jobs in the near

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business in the Idaho Falls area. KIFI Account Executives are responsible for generating revenue from the sale of television air time to local advertisers for KIFI, Telemundo, the NOW Channel and Localnews8.com, through cold calls and an active list of customers

Authorities have released the name of the victim in a deadly snowmobile accident that occurred over the weekend. The victim was James Robert Cox, 56, of Island Park. According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on a trail near Box Canyon. Rescuers were called to the area at around 11 p.m. Saturday,

An Idaho Falls woman is desperately searching for her dog, which she says was stolen from her van in the parking lot of a grocery store. The dog, a German Shepherd and Rottweiler mix named Rocco, is a service animal. When April Burnside stopped into Smith’s on Woodruff Avenue last week for a quick errand,

The Ucon community came together to perform a real to life mock disaster in the city. Organizers said this inaugural drill helps the town learn how to work together in the event of an extended power outage, a natural disaster, or a winter storm. ” Today we will treat it as if it were a

Two local residents, both known for contributions to the community, teamed up today to help kids ages six to 16 show off their art skills, and learn a few things as well. The Museum of Clean was the location for the First Annual Young Artist Winter Art Fair. Today’s event was about learning the different

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District 91 kicked off its “One Book Project” Friday. The project is designed to promote reading and literacy in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman stopped by Fox Hollow Elementary School today to reveal this year’s book to students. “Today we are handing out books to every student from kindergarten through sixth grade, and

The founder of eastern Idaho’s popular Bambino’s restaurant is making his TV debut tonight as a contestant on a new CBS reality show. Ryan Pickett of Rigby was selected as a candidate for “The Job.” The show features a variety of contestants, including Pickett, who go through interviews and workplace trial scenarios to try to

Earlier this week, the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections reported the number of kids being arrested has dropped significantly. There are only three juvenile corrections facilities in the state — Lewiston, Nampa, and St. Anthony. Superintendent of the St. Anthony facility, Skip Greene, spoke with Stephanie Hale-Lopez today. Although he wasn’t able to go on

Wednesday was a special day at the governor’s office for one young couple. Curtis Bean and Kandra Polatis are both from Blackfoot. Polatis is now a student at Boise State University. She had no idea Bean was around, but he had arranged with Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Rep. Neil Anderson of Blackfoot, to surprise

Former Pocatello Mayor Roger Chase is the new Chairman of the Idaho Water Resource Board. Chase was first appointed to the board in March, 2009. He was elected to the chairmanship Thursday. Chase served as Mayor of Pocatello from 2002 to 2010 after serving seven years on the city council between 1990 and 1997. Chase

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