Month: April 2013

Idahoans are being asked to give to nonprofit groups throughout the state on Thursday. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Idaho is a small…

Idaho Power is looking to increase rates for its customers. Tuesday, it held a special meeting to address public concerns. The meeting was conducted…

Firefighters continue to monitor hot spots Tuesday at Basic American Foods in Rexburg after declaring the fire under control Monday night. Madison…

A day after gusty winds blew through the area, eastern Idahoans are still cleaning up. “I heard it, but it actually sounded like my patio…

A Jefferson County employee found an explosive device at the Circular Butte Landfill on Tuesday. Jefferson County dispatch was contacted and sent…

Veterinarians across eastern Idaho are urging everyone to vaccinate their pets for rabies. The Eastern Idaho Veterinary Medical Association will hold…

A man was Tased and arrested when he struggled with officers, police said. Officers responded to the 900 block of Ada around 2:30 a.m. Saturday in…

As the weather starts getting warmer, some Pocatello neighborhoods might start to notice an ever-increasing amount of door-to-door sales people…

A Mexican national who formerly lived in St. Anthony was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Boise to four years and eight months in prison Monday…

Idaho Falls police did not have to look far to find a suspect in an apartment burglary Monday. Bradley Helgeson, 23, was already in the Bonneville…

Firefighters battled a blaze at Basic American Foods in Rexburg Monday. Madison Fire Department confirmed that ashes from sawdust piles blew onto a…

In three days, Idahoans will come together for a day of giving to support non-profit groups in communities across our state. The state-wide, online…

Wind is wreaking havoc in eastern Idaho. T he National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning Monday for parts of Butte, Bonneville, Madison…

Forty three classrooms in School District 93 are participating in the “Stamp Out Hunger” program. The president of the Mail Carriers…

In schools across Eastern Idaho there are drama and music directors and coaches making a difference in the lives of our young people. Something…

An Ammon man was arrested after he said he was just trying to help. Police were called to a parking lot in the 1400 block of Northgate Mile in Idaho…

An early Sunday morning burglary leads to a car theft and chase in Idaho Falls. It was an intense morning for Bonneville County Sheriff’s…

Emergency crews have deemed the Walmart Supercenter in Chubbuck safe after searching the store for a bomb. Chubbuck police were notified of the…

An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 1-year-old Montana boy who has been found in Washington state. The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office says…

The Bonneville County Sheriff Department issued an emergency call Sunday notifying people near Homestead Lane and Lariat Lane to stay inside their…

From learning about recycling at the Idaho Falls Earth Day Celebration on Saturday , to actually doing it — one local business is turning trash…

They seem worlds apart – the city of Pocatello, and a small village in Burkina Faso, a country in northwestern Africa. But they were brought…

Lava Hot Springs unveiled a new piece of equipment in the indoor pool on Friday, and the new lift they’ve installed is also working with…

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Re’Eclectique in Idaho Falls will be showing art pieces made from recycled material at the Idaho Falls Earth Day celebration Saturday at the…

A Jefferson County man isn’t too happy about a water tower adorned with multiple crosses across the street from his home. He said the tower, in…

The Boy Scouts of America ban on gay members and troop leaders is hitting home. As the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints puts forth support…

The Latah County Republican Party has voted to censure its chairman for his vote as a Moscow city councilor supporting an ordinance outlawing…

It’s not easy for students to balance school work, sports, clubs, volunteer work and a part time job, but today’s United Dairymen of…

November may be seven months away, but some people are already preparing for city elections. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue has announced he won’t…

Internet sales in the U.S totaled $226 billion in 2012. Under the current law, states can only require companies to collect sales tax if the store…

Do you feel bullied at work? A new study shows that one in every seven employees is bullied at the workplace. “They do involve gossip, they do…

A car was heavily damaged at an Idaho Falls apartment complex early Thursday morning. Around 12:30 a.m. on Moonlight Drive, just off Broadway,…

The city of Pocatello will soon begin removing trees from the yards of people living along the Portneuf River. The city says the trees in question…

The Mormon church says it welcomes the Boy Scouts of America’s latest proposal to lift the gay ban for youth members but continue to exclude…

Statistics show around 73 percent of Americans have experienced some form of cyber crime; whether it be receiving an email from a scammer, or having…

The Twin Falls Bomb Squad has neutralized an improvised explosive device found in a mailbox on Hyndeman View Drive between Ketchum and Hailey. No one…

An Ammon woman has died of injuries sustained in a crash on Ammon Road on Wednesday afternoon. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said…

A subdivision currently under construction in Bonneville County has people living in one neighborhood housing area fearing for the safety of their…

A dump truck caused two power poles to come down in an Idaho Falls neighborhood Wednesday. An Idaho Falls Power spokesperson said the contractor…

Can you live in a state where you feel high stress, and still be happy? A study suggests you can. “I’m very, very happy in this…

Imagine being unable to share your thoughts or even tell your family you love them. A car accident took one woman’s ability to do just that,…

As the weather starts to warm up, many people are already starting to fire-up those barbecues. One recent study released today by the Center for…

The 2013 senior class at Bonneville High School has a late addition to its roster of graduates next month. Kenneth Thomas, 79, will wear his cap and…

Tonight the Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho State University worked together to prepare for the unthinkable. The SWAT team and other tactical…

Some trucking companies want to make the switch from diesel to natural gas. The New York Times reports that United Parcel Service plans to announce…

A samurai sword-wielding LDS bishop came to the aid of a woman who was being attacked in front of his house. The 47-year-old Kent Hendrix woke up…

The man Idaho Falls police are calling a person of interest in a shooting at the Shilo Inn is in custody. Police arrested 21-year-old Fabian…

An Idaho Falls man police said was involved in car burglaries was arrested Monday afternoon. Michael J. Sanchez, 19, was arrested on charges of…

On Monday nightin Idaho Falls, Governor Butch Otter’s education task force heard community concerns about the state of education in Idaho. The…

A family changed forever by a horrific sex crime is going public with their message after the sex offender received his sentence. Keith Bizauskas,…

Students at Rigby Junior High made a challenge to each other as part of challenge day. Challenge day is a program fighting stereotypes, bullying and…

Miss Teen Idaho Falls, 13-year old Ashely Traughber, held a march in Idaho Falls Monday to raise awarenessabout child abuse. Surrounded by the blue…

This week’s Great Neighbor might look a little familiar to you: We met her last week when she told us about Muffin, a sweet cocker spaniel mix…

A body was found in a Pocatello park Monday morning. Kim Quick, the Bannock County coroner, said it was a suicide. The family has been notified.…

Bruce Corn recognized as top corn grower in stateBy WinField staff For years farmers throughout the Pacific Northwest have considered corn merely a…

New statistics released from the National Health Statistic Reports shows autism now affects 1 in 50 children. Doctor Monika Buerger, owner of Eagle…

An Idaho Falls man is accused of having sexually explicit photos of young girls. Kaleb K. Hale, 24, was arrested on a charge of sexual exploitation…

Idaho Falls police said two people were involved in prostitution-related offenses Saturday. Sarah K. Westbrook, 31, of Idaho Falls, was cited for…

The Jefferson County sheriff said a man and a teen burglarized Seb’s Feed and Supply in Terreton. Seb’s employees called the…

Idaho Falls police are investigating a burglary at Robison Auto that occurred sometime late Friday night and early Saturday morning. Police responded…

Hundreds of paws pranced to Alameda Park for the annual Pocatello Kennel Club today. People from all over southeast Idaho came out to show-off their…

As the terror in Boston left the country on edge this week, thousands of people participated in tribute runs to honor those killed and hurt —…

The eighth annual Environmental Fair kicked off in Pocatello on Saturday. “It’s just awesome,” said Environmental Fair Committee…

More than a dozen runners dressed in the bright colors of the Boston Marathon crossed the finish line together Saturday in the Salt Lake City race,…

Hazardous materials like the explosive gas in Texas are being transported in eastern Idaho using the railroad system. Division Chief of the Idaho…

Crews will install light poles at interchanges in Idaho Falls, Rigby and St. Anthony starting Monday. The contractor will work on all three…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on…

A pilot is unhurt after an airplane accident at the Rexburg Airport. Police said Roy Webster, 55, of Rexburg, was practicing touch-and-goes in his…

Another 1,400 people left the Idaho labor force in March as the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 6.2 percent.…

The Pocatello City Council did not pass an amended version its anti-discrimination ordinance Thursday night. The council was evenly split, with the…

Whether it’s sports, drama or music, being a part of a close-knit group is one of the most memorable high school experiences. That has been the…

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A lawyer representing nuclear operators at the Idaho National Laboratory has filed a complaint against Battelle Energy Alliance. Brian Simmons and…

Odyssey Charter School received a conditional use permit from the city of Idaho Falls on Tuesday. Odyssey is a public school for grades 6-12.…

The Wyoming Army National Guard will build a new $13.6 million readiness center near Star Valley High School in Afton. The center, including a 12,000…

Now that the evaluation of the more than 60 pit bulls taken from a murder scene in Oneida County is complete, some of them should be up for adoption…

Valley Wide Cooperative is aware of the terrible tragedy in West Texas and the heightened anxiety it may have caused regarding the fertilizer…

The community of Pocatello is helping the Holbrook pitbulls that are currently in Boise receiving assessments and care. They are bringing the animals…

An Idaho Falls man who is accused of attacking police is facing another charge. According to Idaho Falls police, a man recognized the picture of…

Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot Wednesday hosted a tele-conference summit to garner the support of business leaders for an immigration reform bill…

The plummeting price of gold and silver has some turning to a new form of currency called the Bitcoin, and local investors are bracing themselves for…

It’s tough to find a school district in Idaho that doesn’t need money. School administrators said they’re struggling every day to…

A man accused of murder made a weapon out of a toothbrush in the Bonneville County Jail, the sheriff’s office said. Adan Arroyo, 23, was…

Withdrawing cash from an ATM outside of your bank’s network is getting more expensive. According the the U.S. Government Accountability Office,…

On Tuesday night, the woman accused of neglecting her horses in Bonneville County opens up about the case Sharon Wilson pleaded not guilty to charges…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District held its regular session meeting Tuesday night, and it was a big one. Idaho House Bill 65, nicknamed the…

While the latest numbers are showing how homelessness in Idaho is decreasing, some are still left in disbelief. The latest Point-In-Time report shows…

When people leave the military, many who have been injured anticipate their earned benefits to begin automatically. But non-profit organization…

A proposed rule to manage access for snowmobiles and snow coaches in Yellowstone National Park was released by the National Park Service on Tuesday.…

Wildfire season might seem a long way off, but that doesn’t stop communities from preparing for another dry summer. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Chief…

One of the most highly-attended marathons in the state is just two months away, and in light of Monday’s tragic events at the Boston Marathon,…

The Idaho Falls Police Department said someone has called two local businesses threatening to disconnect their electricity unless they make payment.…