Month: March 2013

A pair of crashes in eastern Idaho killed two people over the weekend. The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office said a three-car crash happened Sunday afternoon on Highway 89 near Paris, Idaho. Deputies said there was blowing and drifting snow, and the cars were driving too fast for the weather. Several people were taken to

The Pocatello and Chubbuck community is still talking about Thursday night after a man was shot and killed by a Bannock County sheriff’s deputy. Police say the whole thing started after Bradley Allen Wilson’s mother called asking police to check on him, after receiving some worrisome texts and phone calls. When police tracked the GPS

Nearly three –dozen planes were displayed at the Pine Ridge Mall in Pocatello today. The Eastern Idaho Aeromodelers Club is displaying these model airplanes today in hopes to get today’s youth to drop their video game controllers and pick-up ones for flying these model planes instead. Gary Jones has had an affinity for building and

A phone scam targeting AT&T customers has hit eastern Idaho. Many local AT&T customers reported receiving a phone call telling them they’re eligible for a discount for their service. The website is www.att625.com and AT&T representatives have said it’s a scam. AT&T representatives said they’ll never ask for confidential information over the Internet like a

The Idaho Falls City Council is considering turning the downtown fire department into a museum if the fire department moves to another location. The council will use the bay areas to make a fire museum that would include an old pump and an old 1934 ladder truck.If considered, it could attract people to the downtown

Shooting for the big bucks, that’s what the parents of one local baseball team are doing. They’re raffling off a new AR-15 rifle. “This team is a force to be reckon with,” said Dane Nelson, the father to one of the players of the Idaho Youth Sports Baseball Team. Dane Nelson is a proud parent

Rocky Mountain Power has notified the Idaho Public Utilities Commission it may open a new rate case. The utility serves about 70,000 eastern Idaho customers. The IPUC has agreed to open a case that would allow interested parties to engage in settlement discussions. The commission said that could either avoid a rate case filing or,

Parents are always telling their children to do their homework. Following that advice has paid off for this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner. Bonneville High School senior Joel Carter has perfect grades and contributes in athletics as well. If you walk by the Bonneville High School weight room just about any

A police-involved shooting Thursday that left a suspect dead could have been worse if not for the quick thinking of a Petco employee, police said in a news conference Friday. Around 8:30 p.m., police were involved in a high speed chase of Bradley Allen Wilson, 30. The chase was the result of a welfare check

After a six month investigation,Teton County Sheriff’s deputies in Wyoming and Idaho arrested a 19 year old Driggs man Thursday on multiple burglary charges. Juan Castillo-Arellano was being held in the Madison County jail in Rexburg and is awaiting extradition to Jackson, Wyoming. A Teton County, Idaho investigation into a series of residential, commercial and

If you plan on getting into the Irish spirit and enjoying some adult beverages for St. Patrick’s day, one local cab company wants to make sure you get home safe. Yellow Cab is offering free rides home from Pocatello area bars from noon on Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday. Destinations must be in Pocatello or

Deputies say a car chase that led to a crash shortly before midnight Thursday started after the suspect stole gas. Two people were hospitalized in the crash, which forced Idaho Falls police to shut down the intersection at 17th Street and Holmes for a couple of hours. The intersection was reopened around 2 a.m. Friday.

Three cars were involved in an accident on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls on Friday morning. The accident blocked off the D Street underpass and Yellowstone Highway. Police said a silver Dodge Durango was going east on D Street, went through a red light and was T-boned by another SUV. The Durango spun, collided with

Idaho Falls police said Friday that a man embezzled more than $35,000 from two dentist offices between January 2011 and July 2012. Jared D. Sloan, 36, was served a warrant in Bonneville County Court Wednesday for grand theft stemming from a case investigated by the Idaho Falls Police Department. The IFPD requested the warrant following

Pocatello will be lacking some major outside dollars this year. This loss of money will affect jobs, businesses, and even the surrounding cities. “We won’t be hiring new staff this year,” said Stan Hales, General Manager of Perkins in Pocatello. Hales usually hires in the spring, but money is tight. However, cash flow isn’t the

Grizzly bears are emerging from their dens at Yellowstone National Park.Park officials say that as grizzlies come out of hibernation, people should stay in groups of three of more, make noise on the trail and carry bear spray. Bears look for food as soon as they emerge from their dens. Park officials say bears are

Recent nation-wide budget cuts have not stopped federal dollars from funding some local programs designed to help individuals who are homeless and struggling to get back on their feet. U.S. Housing and Urban Development recently awarded more than $3.8 million to support 39 local homeless housing programs in Idaho, with a significant cut of that

A viewer tip on Thursday had our station asking a question: When is it appropriate to step in and take action if you see unattended kids sitting in a parked car? One Fremont County mom said she can’t believe how often police are responding to one Rexburg parking lot in particular. “I locked the car,

Citing the federal government’s forced budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration sent furlough notices to most of its 47,000 employees. The FAA says most workers will be furloughed one day every two weeks, starting next month. A group of 11 technical operations employees for the FAA spoke with Local News 8 & Eyewitness News. They

A Driggs man wanted for allegedly using counterfeit money in Rexburg. Eric Valdivieso, 42, has been arrested in California. A warrant was issued for Valdivieso in September for forgery.Rexburg police said he passed counterfeit money at Walmart and Kmart. Valdivieso was arraigned Monday. His bond is set at $100,000.

Online messages got an Idaho Falls man a chat with police. Dalan Cody Blackburn, 23, was arrested Thursday morning on charges of enticing children over the Internet. Police said they began investigating Blackburn after they got a report he was soliciting a 14-year-old girl for sex over the Internet. According to police, Blackburn and the

Local farmers are placing an emphasis on “locavores.” “Locavore” is a new term used to describe those who buy produce from local farmers, and some say this trend is not only a healthy option, but there is evidence this might also be healthy for the local economy as well. Wendy Swore has been farming with

Bellin Road could be the key to connecting Sunnyside and Broadway in Idaho Falls. The road is just off Interstate 15 west of town. But not everyone is on board with the idea to pave it and allow public through-traffic. That’s why the Idaho Falls Planning Development held an open house on Wednesday night to

The Bonneville School Board looked within to find a principal for its newest elementary school. Tom Gauchay, currently the principal of Falls Valley Elementary School, was named to lead the new school’s staff beginning next fall.Gauchay was been Falls Valley principal for about five years, and with Bonneville Joint School District 93 for 13. Still

What happens if Idaho law enforcement agencies are forbidden to enforce federal gun control laws? On Monday the Idaho House of Representatives voted along party lines in favor of a bill calling for punishment against law enforcement agents in the state of Idaho who enforces proposed federal firearms laws. One prominent member of the Idaho

A suspicious odor reported by a neighbor led to the arrest of a Chubbuck man Tuesday night. Chubbuck police were called to the residence of 41-year-old Ronald Shad Cutler shortly after 9 p.m.After obtaining a search warrant, police said they seized several hundred dollars in cash and a number of weapons. Cutler was arrested on

The news of the new pope had Catholics across east Idaho paying close attention, curious of how the new pontiff will lead their religion. Across east Idaho bells rang out from catholic churches. Letting all within earshot know there was a new pope. At Holy Spirit Catholic School 10-year-old Olivita Hunt was chosen to ring

With looming concerns over teacher shortages and quality, many people are looking to programs that could help them get into the classroom in as little as one year. Alternative routes to teaching have become a quick way to get involved in education. If you have a college degree, you can become a recognized and certified

Students in Idaho Falls School District 91 premiered this year’s musical, “Hello Dolly” Wednesday afternoon. Students said the district’s yearly musical has become a tradition of sorts and it’s all hands on deck for each performance. Students prepare everything themselves from the singing, dancing, lighting and music. Even the tech crew is comprised of kids.

Bishop Michael P. Driscoll of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise has issued a brief statement on the election of Pope Francis as the new leader of the church. In his statement, Driscoll said: “As with other Catholics around the world, I am pleased to offer my support and prayers for our new pope, Pope

A Pocatello man who killed his wife will serve a fixed, 20-year sentence behind bars, Judge Stephen Dunn ruled Tuesday. Michael Lane Sparks, 53, had been charged with and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, but the charge was reduced to second-degree murder due to “aggravating circumstances.” Sparks’ first mental evaluation was done in 2006, where

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will plead guilty before a federal judge in Pennsylvania to that robbery and 10 other heists in nine other states, including one at the Ireland Bank in Pocatello. Federal

You would be hard pressed to find a school district in southern Idaho that doesn’t need more money. School administrators say they’re struggling every day to operate. Of course, the recession has a lot to do with it, but some say the recessions blow would have been softened if it weren’t for a tax change

Several area school districts sought a levy or bond Tuesday. Here are the results as we have them. Refresh this page for updates. Supplemental levy: North Gem #149, $200,00 for two years: Pass, Yes115 (84%) No 17 (16%) Grace #148, $300,000 for one year: Pass. Yes 187 No 45 Soda Springs #50, $798,000 for one

A local group has a message that some parents may find alarming. The Bonneville Youth Development Council met at Rigby Junior High School on Tuesday to talk about some drug-abuse trends that are popular with area youth. Council leaders say the frightening trends are in how kids are hiding illegal drugs from their parents. Trends

Eighteen area school districts will be watching the votes very carefully Tuesday. Many are voting for a levy and one is voting for a bond to build. Here’s how to understand the difference between a levy and a bond before you vote. “It truly is indicative of the economic support that we are receiving from

Idaho National Laboratory managers have begun implementing an “involuntary separation program.” Battelle Energy Alliance Human Resources and Diversity Director Mark Holubar said managers are contacting 101 employees.The termination process will be completed as soon as they are notified. Since its latest workforce restructuring began, Holubar said 114 employees had volunteered to leave INL. Nearly 60

Kindergarten registration kicked off in Idaho Falls School District 91 Tuesday, and school officials are predicting a record number of students this fall. School administrators said SD 91 has seen record kindergarten classes the last few years, so parents are encouraged to register their children early. While kids are not required by the state to

A Blackfoot man was sentenced in a crash that left another Blackfoot man dead. On Tuesday, Seventh District Judge Darren Simpson sentenced Kenny Carl Struhs to 10 years in prison, with five years indeterminate, and a lifetime suspension of his driver’s license. In January, Struhs had pleaded guilty to a felony charge of vehicular manslaughter.

An unidentified group has put up a $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a Pocatello assault. The incident happened Feb. 10 when a man jumped out of a passing car and attacked two men walking home from a bar on North Ninth Avenue. One of the victims

A man missing in Pocatello has been found. Ronald Johnson, 79, had walked away from 906 Everett Street and was last seen crossing west over the Gould Street overpass toward downtown Pocatello, police said . Police said he is the father of Judith Johnson, who was killed by Michael Sparks in 2011. Ronald Johnson disappeared

A man who tried to fight with police after he was pulled over for suspected Driving Under the Influence woke up in the Bannock County jail Tuesday. Pocatello Police said they were helping Idaho State Police administer DUI tests to 29-year-old Todd Thomas Edmo. After Edmo was arrested for impaired driving, he became combative when

Did you know Idaho is one of only 5 states, plus Washington D.C., where an X-Ray or MRI imaging tech doesn’t need a license? Some eastern Idaho medical professionals think that should change. Radiologists and other medical imaging professionals are urging the Idaho senate to reconsider a bill requiring a license to practice medical imaging

DISH Network is warning customers about callers claiming to be its representatives. The satellite company said the scammers contact people in an attempt to collect money for special promotions or upgrades. These callers often ask for credit card numbers or request payments through Western Union or Green Dot. DISH said in a statement to customers

Today the state House of Representatives voted in a sweeping majority to exclude the “cloud computing services” from being charged a sales tax. In a 65-2 vote, HB 243 will now head to the Senate floor for discussion. “Cloud computing” refers to services provided over a computer network, most commonly the Internet, where those services

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s ending his 16 year career with the department. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue read aloud a letter announcing Moore’s retirement at a city council meeting on Tuesday night. Moore and many other Blackfoot

In this week’s Main Street Buzz, a new bakery in Idaho Falls is taking on a European Flair. La Vanilla Bean Patisserie opened in downtown Idaho Falls Monday. The bakery is on the corner of B street and Park avenue. Opening this bakery has been a two-year project for owner Kay Lynn Broadhead who decided

Idaho state troopers discovered 52 pounds of methamphetamine and 27 pounds of cocaine during a routine traffic stop early Saturday. According to the Idaho State Police, the traffic stop happened at 2:07 a.m. along U.S. 20 at milepost 311 nAccording to the Idaho State Police, the traffic stop happened at 2:07 a.m. along U.S. 20

Schools depend on parent volunteers to accomplish everything from tutoring to helping with physical fitness. At Ucon elementary there’s one parent in particular who’s been making a difference for nine years straight. Week after week, year after year, Johnalee McDonald has been helping students at Ucon Elementary get their presidential fitness award. “Once a week

An Idaho Falls man was arrested around 12:24 a.m. Sunday on an attempted strangulation charge. Robert M. Brown, 36, was being held in the Bonneville County jail. According to Idaho Falls police, a 36-year-old female victim claimed Brown put his hands around her neck during a domestic argument at a residence in the 300 block

A man was arrested on a drug-dealing charge after a Pocatello police officer on routine patrol smelled marijuana coming from a car. The officer smelled the strong odor coming from a black Volkswagen Jetta in the area of North Main Street and Custer on Saturday evening. A police dog and another officer arrived, and the

Pebble Creek is buzzing with skiers at this year’s annual Dual Challenge Slalom race. For nearly three decades dozens of skiers have been coming out for one day where they can race each other down the slopes for bragging rights. What first started as a competition for adult skiers, complete with a keg that was

The Bureau of Labor statistics reported a booming job market for certified nursing assistants — a field that’s expected to grow between now and 2016. “You do become attached to them, and they do become your friends,” said Brittnie French, a CNA who works with senior citizens in Idaho Falls.?French is fresh off a Sunday

The Gate City was busy Saturday with people sampling beer from all over the nation, to right here in the gem state. While the focus was experiencing the taste of new beers, Brewfest isn’t just for people who like to drink beer. “There’s a lot of great breweries here,” said Derek Struble from Odell Brewing.

It’s taken more than six decades, but the Purple Heart 20-year-old George Story earned for serving and dying in World War II has finally been returned to his family. “He was 18 when they drafted him into the service, because they were shorthanded on men,” said Shirley Cowell. Close to 70 years after Seaman 1st

For the first time ever, the Idaho Falls Symphony will host the Eugene Ballet Company for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake Ballet” Friday night. Dancers said Swan Lake is the story of rivalry for love that audience members of all ages can enjoy. The Eugene Ballet Company works with the Idaho Falls Symphony often

Training your brain to de-clutter your thoughts can translate into de-cluttering your life. It starts in the part of the brain called the Riticular Activation System. It’s the part of your brain responsible for functions like sleeping and breathing, and it’s widely known that changing your life can be done by training the brain.Training your

Training your brain to de-clutter your thoughts can translate into de-cluttering your life. It starts in the part of the brain called the Riticular Activation System. It’s the part of your brain responsible for functions like sleeping and breathing, and it’s widely known that changing your life can be done by training the brain. Michael

Daylight saving time begins this weekend when we turn our clocks ahead an hour. Clocks in the U.S. will change by an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. Cellphones or other devices that are tapped into networks will be changed automatically by providers. Daylight saving time also means more daylight in the evening and an hour

The United States Forest Service is $400 million over budget following last year’s busy fire season. A report by the National Interagency Fire Center shows hundreds of millions of dollars were spent fighting fires in Idaho and California. A United States Department of Agriculture spokesperson said having less money in the agency’s budget could result

Culminating a nine month investigation, four co-conspirators have been sentenced in United States District Court for their parts in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization. The defendants appeared before Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill at the federal courthouse in Pocatello. Antonio Javier Mendoza, 28, of Shelley, Idaho, was sentenced on March 5 to 96

Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to convince the Federal Aviation Administration to allow its control tower to remain open. The airport has received a letter from FAA warning that, because of budget sequestration, small airport towers would be closed unless they can prove “negative impact on the national interest.” Idaho Falls’ tower is operated under

The Wilcox Elementary school at 427 Lark Lane in Pocatello was under controlled access in response to a reported incident in the neighborhood Friday afternoon. A similar order was in effect for nearby Hawthorne Middle School and New Horizon High School. According to Pocatello Police someone reported hearing gun shots in the neighborhood. But, Lieutenant

St. Patrick’s day is more than a week away, but on Friday a local family took part in a St. Baldrick’s event. The Duncan family shaved their heads at Billman’s restaurant in an effort to raise money for cancer research. Sarah and Bobby Duncan say they weren’t able to make it to Boise for a

A possible strike by union workers at CenturyLink could have a major impact on eastern Idaho. Communication workers in 13 states are fighting an increase in health care premiums. They also want CenturyLink, formerly Qwest Communications, to bring more jobs back to the U.S. “It is not the union’s intent to ever go on strike,”

A Lewisville man faces 24 days in jail after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining nearly $18 thousand in unemployment insurance benefits. Seventh District Judge Joel Tingey also sentenced 42-year-old David E. Pena to five years probation. If Pena fails to meet the requirements of probation he could face a prison term of one to five

If some state legislators have their way, personal property tax could be a thing of the past. Elected officials and community leaders in Bannock County met together to figure out just what kind of impact this could have on local government finances. A bill championed by governor butch otter’s administration would completely do away with

One in six Idahoans cannot afford healthy foods. But here in eastern Idaho, there is a way to get a hold of those delicious fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to local food banks. “Fruits and vegetables are really important. The fresher the better, the more nutrients are going to be in the fruits and vegetables

A major elk herd that migrates between Yellowstone National Park and Montana continues to decline in size, with scientists reporting it now has fewer than 4,000 animals. Scientists from the park and the Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks said the Northern Yellowstone elk herd is down 6 percent this winter, to 3,915 animals.

Twenty years ago, the eastern Idaho landscape was different, and so was the attitude toward domestic violence. Resource centers for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are in many eastern Idaho towns, but that wasn’t the case in those years before congress enacted the original Violence Against Women Act. President Obama signed the Violence

Some high school students excel in the arts – others seem to shine in science and math. Hillcrest High School senior is outstanding in both, and that’s part of why he was named as the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner. Kendall has one big regret about his high school experience – that

There is a new drug craze that’s becoming popular with teens. The drug is called Kratom and most drug counselors aren’t familiar with it. In Asian countries, chewing Kratom is considered similar to drinking coffee, but now Kratom is gaining attention in the U.S., wheredrug is legal. Kratom comes from the leaves of the tropical

Little do some students at Idaho State University realize their health research is one of the most significant contributions to the development of the local economy. Dr. Howard Grimes is the university’s vice president of research and development and said ISU is striving to find new pathways toward bringing forth its new, developing technologies. “We’re

Statistics show that every hour, around 8 people are injured in a crosswalk. With close to 20 schools in the Idaho Falls area, police said they’re constantly patrolling school zones and writing tickets — but not always to those behind the wheel. The Idaho Falls Police Department said where most kids go wrong is thinking

Two Montana fugitives are in custody after a brief high-speed pursuit in Island Park on Thursday. The Idaho State Police identified the men as 22-year-old Jerron M. Mitchell-Fuller of Glendive, Mont., and 28-year-old Christopher L. Etheridge of Billings, Mont. Idaho State Police said they were notified at 10:55 a.m. the escapees from the Montana Department

Students and teachers at American Falls High School will deal with a closed campus Friday due to a bomb threat. On Thursday, the threat was reported to the Power County Sheriff’s Office. The high school is the target of the threat, which is allegedly to be carried out Friday. According to a news release, deputies

A vehicle was engulfed in flames in Shelley early Thursday morning. Fire Chief Mike Carter said a driver noticed smoke coming up behind his steering wheel of his Suburban and pulled into a gas station at 140 N. Main Street. The unidentified driver then pulled the SUV onto the highway to get away from the

Rexburg police are looking a man last seen in the Pocatello area. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gary Lynn Michale Hall, who is wanted on four felony burglary charges and one felony grand theft charge. Police said Hall ran up more than $1,000 dollars in charges on a credit card from

Two teens robbed 5 Buck Pizza on Broadway in Idaho Falls on Wednesday night, police said. A store employee said two males entered the business and demanded money. One said he had a gun and placed his hand inside his jacket. No gun was displayed. The subjects left with an undisclosed amount of money from

The Tautphaus Park Zoo needs your help. Zoo administrators are looking for volunteer educators who would help with educational tours of the zoo and outreach programs. Volunteers would also be working with the education animals. The zoo is making volunteering easy by holding a free informational meeting Thursday at the Idaho Falls Public Library at

Tuesday , the Transportation Security Administration announced its decision to allow passengers to carry pocketknives on planes. But while the TSA is relaxing its knife rules, Idaho’s concealed weapons law prohibits many of them. Over the last couple of months, we’ve heard about concealed carry permits for guns, but what about knives? “You can’t carry

Can you see yourself working for a cruise line this summer? That could become a reality for some Eastern Idahoans. Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are holding a job fair in Idaho Falls on March 7 to hire driver guides. The new hires would be working during some Alaskan tours this summer. The fair

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter signed an executive order establishing the Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 2.0 during his visit to the Idaho National Laboratory on Wednesday. Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter on Wednesday announced a new Leadership in Nuclear Energy (LINE) Commission. Otter said the new group will be known as LINE II, and will act

On Wednesday, Idaho Fish and Game held it’s first in a series of public meetings that will help determine how the group addresses statewide wildlife challenges. In August Fish and Game held it’s Wildlife Summit and gathered a lot of information. Now the organization is asking locals to take part in determining how that information

Jefferson County School District is cancelling its supplemental levy, as long as the state government grants more flexibility in state funds. For the past four years, Jefferson County School District have lost $4 million in state funding. That loss of money has taken a big toll on the school district’s basic programs. “We’ve avoided hiring

As Idaho’s lawmakers work to hammer out and approve a state-based health insurance exchange, Idaho’s employers are getting ready to make some tough decisions about providing benefits. Come Jan. 1, 2014, companies that employ 50 or more people will be required to provide health insurance for employees. If not, they’ll be subject to a fine.