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 organization that doesn’t require a large staff or a big budget, but it has changed a lot of lives. Throwing a Frisbee is sometimes all it takes to improve a kid’s

Idaho Power is looking to increase rates for its customers. Tuesday, it held a special meeting to address public concerns. The meeting was conducted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC). It laid out the reasons as to why you may be seeing a 12 percent increase on your monthly power bill, spread out over

Firefighters continue to monitor hot spots Tuesday at Basic American Foods in Rexburg after declaring the fire under control Monday night. Madison Fire Chief, Corey Child, said a two-acre sawdust pile burst into flames and spread to three houses and a gas station nearby. Fire crews said what started out as a smoldering sawdust pile

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 furniture moving, so I didn’t see it, but my step-dad looked out the window and said we have a new trampoline,” said ISU student Taylor Burgess. Wind blowing in the

A Jefferson County employee found an explosive device at the Circular Butte Landfill on Tuesday. Jefferson County dispatch was contacted and sent units to the site in Terreton. Sheriff Blair Olsen asked that the Bonneville County bomb squad be called out to identify the explosive and remove it from the area. Due to the explosive

Veterinarians across eastern Idaho are urging everyone to vaccinate their pets for rabies. The Eastern Idaho Veterinary Medical Association will hold public rabies clinics throughout the region, from Wednesday through May 8. Rabies shots can cost at least $25, but at the clinic they’ll only cost $12. Senior citizens can get their first pet vaccinated

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 reference to two men under the influence of drugs trying to get into an apartment. When police arrived, Dustin Ross, 20, refused to comply with their commands to stop

As the weather starts getting warmer, some Pocatello neighborhoods might start to notice an ever-increasing amount of door-to-door sales people knocking at their doors. However, that can soon change. The Pocatello Police Department will convene with the City Council on Thursday evening to revisit discussions surrounding a proposed ordinance designed to crack-down on these door-to-door

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 for possession of sexually explicit images of minors. Heriberto Aleman-Aguero, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge before Chief U.S. District Judge Lynn B. Winmill in November. According to a

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 County Jail on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after his arrest earlier that night in a traffic stop. Police were called to the 1200 block of Idaho

Firefighters battled a blaze at Basic American Foods in Rexburg Monday. Madison Fire Department confirmed that ashes from sawdust piles blew onto a building at Basic American Foods and ignited the roof late Monday afternoon. A fire official said the piles could have spontaneously combusted. Embers flying in the high winds, endangered other nearby structures,

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 giving campaign known as “Idaho Gives” is hoping to raise $500,000 or more in 24 hours, matched by $50,000 from corporate donors. There are more animals than space in shelters across

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 and Fremont counties. Power outages were being reported in those areas, including 2,460 Rocky Mountain Power customers without power in Idaho Falls and Ammon, where electricity was restored after 5

Forty three classrooms in School District 93 are participating in the “Stamp Out Hunger” program. The president of the Mail Carriers Union approached the district to help assemble grocery bags with mail cards. The hope is when people get their packets in the mail, they’ll fill the grocery bag with food to help the Idaho

In schools across Eastern Idaho there are drama and music directors and coaches making a difference in the lives of our young people. Something remarkable happened last weekend at Snake River High School. It was a reunion performance honoring a long time theater director. Students involved in the Snake River theater department going back more

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 Falls around 3:20 a.m. Saturday. Seth Weisser, 31, of Ammon,told police he saw two people struggling to get a female into a car. Weisser said

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 deputies, and ended in the arrest of two fugitives. Deputies arrested 23 year old Curtis Dredge around 8:30 a.m. in a field near Sandy Downs in Bonneville County after reports of

Emergency crews have deemed the Walmart Supercenter in Chubbuck safe after searching the store for a bomb. Chubbuck police were notified of the threat at 5:37 p.m. Sunday. According to police, a male subject called the store and said there was a bomb inside. The Walmart was evacuated while police officers, Chubbuck firefighters and members

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 boy was found Sunday morning in Fife, Wash. Authorities issued the alert earlier in the day for Brayden Blasius after reporting he had been abducted by his non-custodial parents.

The Bonneville County Sheriff Department issued an emergency call Sunday notifying people near Homestead Lane and Lariat Lane to stay inside their homes. Around 9:55 a.m. deputies were looking for a fugitive suspected of stealing a car and burglary. About 30 minutes later authorities detained the man. A witness said deputies are trying to tow

From learning about recycling at the Idaho Falls Earth Day Celebration on Saturday , to actually doing it — one local business is turning trash into treasure. Chique Lixo is an Idaho Falls business that takes items most people wouldn’t think twice about before throwing away and re-creates them into memorable keepsakes. Junk mail, garbage,

They seem worlds apart – the city of Pocatello, and a small village in Burkina Faso, a country in northwestern Africa. But they were brought together Saturday in a 5k run and walk. While the race started in Pocatello at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, eight hours before that, the small village of Kwaremenguelwas doing a

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 people’s spirits. “I was really frustrated, I guess,” said Stephanie Bearnson, a stay-at-home mom of two. “I used to be able to do it, and now I can’t.” Bearnson was

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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 Tautphaus Park Zoo. Items in the shop include a burned out light bulb created into a candle holder, a men’s tie transformed into a bracelet and a teapot turned into a lamp.

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 Roberts, is city property and should not have any religious symbols or displays on it. “They symbolize a particular religion,” said homeowner Joe Cohea. “In violation of the First

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 for a proposal to lift a ban on gay scouts under age 18, two Idaho Falls army heroes are joining the battle, in a war that’s personal.

The Latah County Republican Party has voted to censure its chairman for his vote as a Moscow city councilor supporting an ordinance outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation. The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports that a small assembly of county Republican precinct committee members voted 7-6 earlier this month to censure Walter Steed for his city

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 Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner has done just that. Megan Findley is an certified expert on Microsoft Office programs, so for her senior project she developed her own tutorial. “It’s about teaching

November may be seven months away, but some people are already preparing for city elections. Blackfoot Mayor Mike Virtue has announced he won’t seek re-election for a third term and Thursday , the head of the Bingham County Republican Party announced he’s looking to replace him. “This position has been the first I ever had

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 has a physical presence in the state, which means many online sales are essential tax free, giving internet retailers an advantage over brick and mortar stores. With a new

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 involve rumors,” said Monica Bitrick, the director of human resources at Advantage Employer Solutions in Idaho Falls. They can even escalate to threats and violence. Bullying in the

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, someone broke the windows, spray painted the car and used house paint on the roof. Police are investigating, but haven’t released any details yet. If you know anything about this vandalism, call

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 shouldn’t have been there in the first place, and now the roots are causing damage to the levee. Trees along the Portneuf River are beginning to cause the levee

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 gays as adult leaders. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a statement on its website Thursday afternoon saying it is satisfied with the proposal, which the Boy

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 your Facebook or email hacked. Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls hosted a cyber security summit Thursday to help people avoid becoming victims. “You got to realize there are

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 was injured. The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene by a caretaker at an East Fork residence at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.The Twin Falls Bomb Squad arrived on

An Ammon woman has died of injuries sustained in a crash on Ammon Road on Wednesday afternoon. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said 60-year-old Linda A. Vandekamp drove her 1998 Isuzu Rodeointo the back of a 1998 Dodge pickup driven by Randall Richmond at the intersection of Garnet and Ammon around 1:20 p.m. Investigators said

A subdivision currently under construction in Bonneville County has people living in one neighborhood housing area fearing for the safety of their children. At Calico Sky, there are plans to extend Vision Drive over the canal to give drivers access to the new subdivision. Homeowners say traffic from the new homes being built will put

A dump truck caused two power poles to come down in an Idaho Falls neighborhood Wednesday. An Idaho Falls Power spokesperson said the contractor truck working at Edgemont Elementary School didn’t have its bed down all the way. It clipped the cable and phone lines at 1240 E. 21st Street, which dragged down the power

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 town,” said Alicia Duran, who has lived in Idaho Falls for 18 years. Duran enjoys all types of weather that passes through Idaho and the beautiful scenery, like the

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, but for the first time in more than two years, she will finally be able to communicate with her loved ones. It’s all done through an Eagle Eyes system

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 Science in the Public Interest indicates that your hamburgers can make you sick. The report shows that ground beef and chicken are the leading causes of food-borne illnesses than any

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 gown and receive his high school diploma as well. Thomas said he thought leaving school in 1952 to enlist in the Marines cost him his high school diploma,

Tonight the Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho State University worked together to prepare for the unthinkable. The SWAT team and other tactical units used the Center for Advanced Energy studies to stage a mock campus shooting. Law enforcement around the country is faced with the reality of possible violence on university campuses and tonight

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 the expansion of its fleet running on liquified natural gas, or LNG, by 2014. Many of the truck companies I spoke with said they would like to make the switch,

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 Tuesday to his teenage son pounding on his bedroom door and telling him somebody was being mugged. Hendrix rushed out the door and grabbed a 29-inch samurai sword.

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 Hernandez on a parole violation Friday in Madison County. Investigators had named him as a person of interest in the Jan. 6 shooting of Justin Magnum in the parking lot

An Idaho Falls man police said was involved in car burglaries was arrested Monday afternoon. Michael J. Sanchez, 19, was arrested on charges of vehicle burglary, possession of stolen property and grand theft. An officer received information on April 6 that Sanchez had been “car hopping” and was in possession of stolen property, including ski

On Monday nightin Idaho Falls, Governor Butch Otter’s education task force heard community concerns about the state of education in Idaho. The Tingey Auditorium at University Place was packed with hundreds of eastern Idahoans waiting to speak to the task force The most common concernfrom those who spoke publicly at the forumseemed to be 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, 51, was sentenced to spend the next three decades behind bars. He’s been convicted of multiple felonies in the past and could have other victims, and the victim’s family wants to

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 encouraging tolerance in schools. As part of the day, students were required to apologize to one another. “Jess ever since sixth grade I’ve bullied you. I’m sorry,” said student Chelsea

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 and white pinwheels in front of the Bonneveille County Courthouse, Traughber proudly wore her sash and braved the cold temperatures. Traughber has been active in the pageant scene since she was

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 that had been tossed out of a car window on Highway 91. Marguarite Hartman is fostering Muffin until the pup’s two broken elbows heal. We wondered about Marguerite

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. Pocatello police said a passerby saw a male on bloody ground in Bonneville Park around 7 a.m. Officers arrived shortly thereafter. The matter is still being investigated by police.

Bruce Corn recognized as top corn grower in stateBy WinField staff For years farmers throughout the Pacific Northwest have considered corn merely a rotation crop, with the focus primarily on the tried-and-true cash crops in the region: onions, potatoes, sugar beets and dry beans. Farmers like Bruce Corn, however, have been investing more resources in

New statistics released from the National Health Statistic Reports shows autism now affects 1 in 50 children. Doctor Monika Buerger, owner of Eagle Canyon Wellness center in Ammon, was trained at the Autism Research Institute. She said these new numbers breakdown to a 13percentannual increase in diagnosis. At that rate, by 20-22, one in nine

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 of a child by possession of sexually explicit photographic images of girls under the age of 10 years of age. Police began investigating Hale on Friday after someone reported

Idaho Falls police said two people were involved in prostitution-related offenses Saturday. Sarah K. Westbrook, 31, of Idaho Falls, was cited for prostitution. Keith B. Parker, 49, of St. Anthony, was cited for patronizing a prostitute. Officers responded to the Super 8 Motel on Lindsay Boulevard at 12:20 p.m. after a report of workers finding

The Jefferson County sheriff said a man and a teen burglarized Seb’s Feed and Supply in Terreton. Seb’s employees called the sheriff’s office March 25 after they opened up for the day and noticed numerous items stolen from the office and shop. Daniel Ricardo Torres, 22, of Jefferson County and a 17-year-old boy were taken

Idaho Falls police are investigating a burglary at Robison Auto that occurred sometime late Friday night and early Saturday morning. Police responded to the business at 925 W. Pancheri around 9:20 a.m. on Saturday after the owner came to work and found the business had been broken into. The suspect or suspects broke two exterior

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 four-pawed furry friends who have been competing in various events to practice as they gear-up for the upcoming, four-day competition in Blackfoot this summer. Event organizers say many of the

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 — including a group in Idaho Falls. “The bombing — even though it didn’t happen here…it happened here,” said Lucian Johnson. Husband, father and veteran, Lucian Johnson, said he loves

The eighth annual Environmental Fair kicked off in Pocatello on Saturday. “It’s just awesome,” said Environmental Fair Committee Chair Hannah Sanger. She was talking about one of her favorite events at the fair – the Student Recycled Art Contest. But that was just one of several activities for the community to check out at this

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, providing a tribute to those affected by Monday’s terrorist attacks and some closure. “I didn’t think I was going to be emotional,” said Lindy Merkley, of Taylorsville, who ran

Hazardous materials like the explosive gas in Texas are being transported in eastern Idaho using the railroad system. Division Chief of the Idaho Fall’s hazardous material team, Dave Coffee, said chemicals used for agriculture like anhydrous ammonia is one of the materials being transported. It’s highly flammable and can cause many health problems. But, Coffee

Crews will install light poles at interchanges in Idaho Falls, Rigby and St. Anthony starting Monday. The contractor will work on all three interchanges simultaneously, placing 25 light poles at Exits 118 and 119 on Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls, 15 at Exit 322 on U.S. Highway 20 in Rigby and 14 at Exit 346

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

Mormon church leaders say they will carefully review the Boy Scouts of America’s new proposal on the organization’s long-standing ban on gays before it takes a position. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Michael Purdy said Friday they are looking closely at the language in the proposal and studying the implications. The

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 aircraft at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. As the plane was headed south and touched down, a gust caused the plane to veer to the east. Webster tried to lift off, but the

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. According to the Idaho Department of Labor, it was the third straight monthly decline in the state’s labor force and highest one-month loss since the hear of the recession three years ago. Idaho

The Pocatello City Council did not pass an amended version its anti-discrimination ordinance Thursday night. The council was evenly split, with the mayor casting the deciding vote. Here is the breakdown: Roger Bray – yesSteve Brown – noCraig Cooper – noJim Johnston – noGary Moore – yesEva Johnson Nye – yesMayor Brian Blad – no

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 case with this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award recipient, Hillcrest high school senior Taylor Marrot. The role of Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” is a demanding

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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 Ralph Stanton allege the BEA, the company that manages the site, has systematically retaliated against them for raising health and safety concerns after they were exposed to plutonium contamination at INL on Nov. 8,

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. Currently the school has 183 students enrolled. The school building is across from Health District in Idaho Falls, on the corner of Hollipark Drive and Jones Street. Fiveclassrooms and the administration

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 square foot storage building, will replace a 1950s-era armory and provide Lincoln County with key structures in case of a disaster. “The town of Afton, Lincoln County, and the Wyoming

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 within the next two weeks. Bad Rap, a nonprofit organization based out of southern California that focuses on advocacy, education and adoption of pit bulls, finished

Valley Wide Cooperative is aware of the terrible tragedy in West Texas and the heightened anxiety it may have caused regarding the fertilizer industry in general. We are concerned for the deaths and injuries that the families of West Texas sustained. As a company that is heavily involved in the fertilizer business, we are very

The community of Pocatello is helping the Holbrook pitbulls that are currently in Boise receiving assessments and care. They are bringing the animals hope by the truckload? “They may be a pitbull, but they’re still a dog and animal that needs some care,” said John’s Paint and Glass owner Steve Leaman. The president of the

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 44-year-old Ronald Mencer Jr. as the man who took out a knife and threatened three men, including two Mormon missionaries, on April 7. The victim said he was dropping the

Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot Wednesday hosted a tele-conference summit to garner the support of business leaders for an immigration reform bill unveiled Tuesday by a bi-partisan committee of US senators. Understanding the new bill in its current form faces months of debate and potential amendments, Vandersloot made an appeal to businesses to support the process.

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 what may soon be a rise in the high-tech micro-currency. Although the price of precious metals took only a modest dip before the markets closed for the weekend, local

It’s tough to find a school district in Idaho that doesn’t need money. School administrators said they’re struggling every day to operate. Idaho Falls School District #91 is facing between $3.5 to $4 million worth of cuts for the coming school year. The cuts will have to come out of the district’s general fund. SD

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 arraigned Wednesday on felony charges of possession of contraband and injury to a jail (vandalism). Also accused of making “shanks” out of their toothbrushes are inmates Richard Frye, 24, and

Withdrawing cash from an ATM outside of your bank’s network is getting more expensive. According the the U.S. Government Accountability Office, ATM surcharges from banks and credit unions jumped 20 percent between 2007 and 2012. Some of those surcharges are as high as $5. Beehive Federal Credit Union President and CEO Shane Berger said each

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 of permitting an animal to go without care on Tuesday after the condition of horses on her property caught the attention of law enforcement in March. But she wasn’t the

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District held its regular session meeting Tuesday night, and it was a big one. Idaho House Bill 65, nicknamed the “Fix It” Bill, appropriated some funding for school districts across the Gem State. However, that funding comes with some strings attached, as some employees of the school district are going to find

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 homelessness in the state is down by 9.5 percent since 2012, totaling 1,781 homeless in the state. However, some are saying the federal requirements for compiling these results can be misleading for

When people leave the military, many who have been injured anticipate their earned benefits to begin automatically. But non-profit organization Disabled American Veterans says this is not the case. The DAV offers free services for disabled vets and their families, providing help with filing claim forms for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The

A proposed rule to manage access for snowmobiles and snow coaches in Yellowstone National Park was released by the National Park Service on Tuesday. The rule proposes to minimize impacts on visitors, air and sound quality, and wildlife. The rulemaking supports the Final Winter Use Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released Feb. 22. Under the

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 Willy Watsabaugh recalls the outpouring of gratitude and thank you notes from the community after local, state and federal firefighers battled the Horsethief Canyon Fire and several other blazes throughout Wyoming last

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, race organizers and local law enforcement said they’ll provide the same amount of security they’ve always had. We’re talking about the Teton Dam Marathon. This year marks its 10th anniversary

The Idaho Falls Police Department said someone has called two local businesses threatening to disconnect their electricity unless they make payment. Police remind the public to use caution when anyone solicits money or confidential information through mail, on telephone or the Internet. In this case, both businesses recognized the call as a scam and kept