Month: March 2013

Idaho Falls police said a would-be robber was brought down by a father who fought to protect his family. Officers responded to the 700 block of Hoopes around 10:10 a.m. Monday after Josue Andres Rodriguez, 23, of Dubois, allegedly held a couple and their child against their will in an apartment. Kacy Elliott was supposed

A man originally from eastern Idaho is dead after a parking garage shootout with police in Portland, Ore., on Monday night. “It was incredibly fast very unexpected,” said Sgt. Pete Simpson of the Portland Police Department. “They were not on a call so they had no prewarning or anything of what they might be going

Young women from high schools around Southeast Idaho are speaking-up for women who are interested in pursuing professional careers today at the 13 th annual Idaho State University Center for New Directions Women and Work Conference. Hundreds of high school girls gathered at the ISU Student Union Building to learn more about what it takes

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is looking for help identifying a man believed to be connected with a residential burglary. It happened at 809 Swan Valley Highway on Saturday. The pictures of the suspect and his vehicle were taken by a security camera at a home near the residence that was burglarized. Anyone with information

Cheryl Probert has been named Acting Supervisor of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Jackson. The 25-year Forest Service veteran is currently serving as Deputy Forest Supervisor on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. Probert will take over the post March 25. Current Supervisor Jacque Buchanan will become director for renewable resources in Lakewood, Colo., after

Before many people start scanning the job market, a recent national survey shows how some prospective employees should look-over their credit score. The survey done by the Think-Tank Demos show one out of every four unemployed Americans have been required to go through a credit check when applying for a job and one out of

It seems shoppers are finding more than just low prices at Walmart; they’re also apparently making love connections. A new study by the magazine Psychology Today finds more people thought they saw their future spouse at a Walmart than anywhere else in 15 states. Idaho is one of those states. Psychology Today points out missed

As home burglaries surge in Bonneville County, area law enforcement said citizens can help knock the crime rate back down. Sherri Barnes finally decided to live her childhood fantasy in 2010, when the housewife signed up for the Citizens Police Academy with the Idaho Falls Police Department. “I used to pretend I was an emergency

Businesses across Idaho Falls are teaming up to fight hunger. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is launching its first food drive. Businesses and individuals alike are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items throughout the month of March. Chamber CEO Robb Chiles expects that come April, there will be plenty of food to give

One week away from a scheduled election, the Jefferson School Board in Rigby has unanimously voted to cancel a ballot on a $3 million supplemental levy. In a news release, the district announced the school board now believes legislative action on a school appropriations bill will give the district enough flexibility and funding to balance

The Bureau of Land Management will now require a $35 per night reservation fee for large group camping sites at the Birch Creek Campground. Upper Snake Field Office outdoor recreation planner Shannon Bassista said the agency receives numerous requests to reserve group sites, but cannot do it without a fee system in place. “Unfortunately, we

A routine traffic stop in Rexburg on Monday afternoon ended with police arresting two people after drugs were found in the car. Rexburg police pulled over the car being driven by 34-year-old Juan Ernesto Munguia-Medina at 1:40 p.m on North Second West. Police found an undisclosed amount of crystal meth inside the car. Medina was

This Main Street Buzz may bring back some fond memories. As a kid, you may remember going to the local drug store with your parents or grandparents, and while they waited for prescription to be filled you may have gotten an ice cream or pop at the soda fountain. Teton Pharmacy re-located to a new

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, which met Monday in Boise to vote on the education budget for fiscal year 2014, voted to release a two-year-old freeze on the system that sets teacher pay. It passed a 1.3 billion spending plan for 2014, which is an increase of more than 2 percent compared to 2013’s budget. The

In the midst of winter’s chill, many homeowners in eastern Idaho struggle to keep warm even indoors. A big grant for the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership means the organization will be able to help many more people weatherize their homes this year. The $500,000 grant will make a huge impact on the program. “We

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help as home burglaries become a growing concern throughout the county. Missing valuables and strange footprints in the snow leading to the back door are a growing phenomenon throughout Bonneville County, where 14 home burglaries have happened since February 1. That’s compared to three during

A 911 dispatcher pleads, demands, even begs a nurse to perform CPR on an unconscious woman. A little more than five minutes into the call, 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless remained untouched, barely breathing on the dining room floor at a California assisted living center. She later died at a hospital. In a statement, the California retirement

Great neighbors come in all sizes, and they don’t have to be doing big things that impact the whole community. Sometimes it’s as simple as helping people on their street. When there’s a snowstorm, it’s a sure bet that you’ll see the Harris family out shoveling – not only their own walk, but neighbors’ as

The 2014 Idaho Public Schools Budget will be set today in Boise, but folks anywhere in the state can listen in live this morning starting at 8 a.m. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee meeting this morning could answer some big questions about the future of education in Idaho. What percentage of increase will K-12 Education see?

Idaho Falls police arrested a 57-year-old man they said was having sexual relations with two 14-year-old girls over the last seven months. Police said they investigated after being notified of Viggo Robert Madsen’s alleged actions Saturday night. Madsen was arrested on two counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor and was booked into

Two burglaries occurred early Sunday morning at businesses in the 700 block of South Woodruff and the 1800 block of East First Street. The suspect is believed to be the same individual in both crimes, police said Monday. Idaho Falls police responded to an alarm at Dr. Jason M. Peterson’s office at 1980 E. First

A man who allegedly knocked over a police officer with his car was being held in the Bannock County jail Monday. Pocatello police were checking out complaints about a loud party at 5024 Yellowstone at 12:20 a.m. Saturday when 20-year-old Zackary Mark Price ran out the back door.According to police reports, Price got into his

Two people were robbed in the alley on Higbee between Second and Third streets early Sunday morning in Idaho Falls. Police said Monday that according to one victim, he and a friend were walking down the alley around 1:30 a.m. when two Hispanic males driving a white SUV confronted them telling them to hand over

A backcountry skier from Jackson, Wyo., died in an avalanche in the Teton Range at Grand Teton National Park. Jarad Spackman, 40, and a friend were ascending Apocalypse Couloir near the mouth of Death Canyon about 10:30 a.m. Friday to access an adjacent narrow and steep chute on the flank of Prospectors Mountain, which they

When it comes to our elderly loved ones, there may come a time when they are unable to care for themselves. How do you know when to help them yourself, or enlist the help of a professional? It’s never easy when a loved ones health begins to fail. But more difficulty may be in finding

Drug trafficking in Mexico is a business worth more than $50 billion per year. According to the FBI, the flow of drugs across the Mexican border has intensified and several smuggling routes even travel through southeast Idaho. Although ISP said officers fight every day to keep drugs of the streets, there’s still a significant drug

As long as wolves have been making their comeback, biologists and ranchers have had a decidedly Old West option for dealing with those that develop a taste for beef: Shoot to kill. Due to a temporary court order, Oregon has been a “wolf-safe” zone for the past year, creating a kind of accidental experiment that

High school boys basketball teams from all over the Gem State are playing each other in their respective divisions Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We are keeping track of the teams’ progress at http://www.localnews8.com/sports/brackets. Go there to get PDFs of results as they become available. Games are played at the following times: Thursday & Friday:1:15 p.m.3

Adan Arroyo, the man accused in the shooting death of 21-year-old Kristy Aschliman, appeared in court Friday morning. Arroyo’s preliminary hearing took place in a packed courtroom. Around 6-8 Bonneville County Deputies made sure the court was well protected as 13 witnesses took the stand. The court heard from those who live near the scene

Idaho aims to return the hilltop mansion to the Simplot family by June 30 in a tentative agreement over the would-be governor’s residence-turned-money pit that remained vacant even as maintenance costs skyrocketed. That’s according to a resolution approved unanimously by Idaho Governor’s Housing Committee Friday at a meeting in Boise. J.R. Simplot, the deceased billionaire

More than 10,000 kindergarten through 12th grade students across Idaho will be part of the first statewide pilot at Khan Academy. It’s a free, online site that creates educational videos for students. Hillcrest High School in Ammon is one of 47 schools that will be participating in the pilot program. Khan Academy is a not-for-profit

Rocky Mountain Power is warning customers of a phone scam that is targeting utility customers. In a news release, the company said crooks are posing as customer service agents and are trying to steal personal information. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said he has also received complaints from customers of Idaho Power Company in Pocatello,

A magnitude-4.0 earthquake was recorded in southern Idaho around 12:50 a.m. Friday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered about 13 miles southwest of Afton, Wyo.and about 72 miles east-southeast of Pocatello. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s office in Afton said it had no calls from people related to the incident, as well