Month: April 2013

lIdaho Falls police arrested a man they said attacked two officers last week. Police said Ronald Mencer attacked two police officers with a…

A man passed out after a scuffle with Idaho Falls police Sunday night. Officers responded to the 400 block of G Street around 9:40 p.m. for a report…

Following several months of undercover investigation, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and St. Anthony Police Department busted nine people…

A Pocatello woman is being held in the Bannock County Jail without bond after police said she stabbed a man in the chest with a steak knife.…

With Idaho approaching a new state-based healthcare insurance program, many are already gearing-up for the change. The former Health West executive…

Nineteen eastern Idaho runners were in Boston registered for Monday’s marathon in which a pair of explosions left three people dead and more…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is planning to expand its pediatric care services. Here’s what local families can expect from the Idaho…

If you’re one of the tens of millions of seasonal allergy sufferers nationwide, you may have noticed a little something in the air today as the…

Today is tax day, the deadline for filing annual income taxes with the IRS. The post office closed at 5 p.m. and the mail was picked up at 6 p.m. at…

Pocatello churches celebrate another successful year of joining forces to feed the needy. For 16 years the faith groups have conducted the Feeding…

An Idaho Falls man got at least 15 years of prison in what Bonneville County Prosecutor Danny Clark called “one of the more horrific cases…

The actions of three young men led to the lives of a man and girl being saved last summer. And the three were honored by Bonneville County Sheriff…

A northern Idaho fire official says an extension cord hooked to an electric grill on a porch shorted out and started a house fire that killed five…

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has approved a plan implementing a new world language program. Under the recommendation, the immersion program…

Shocking new numbers on Sunday suggest a rise in Idaho cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome may have some connection to the failing U.S. economy. Sunday…

Authorities in northern Idaho have released the names of five people they believe died in a house fire Saturday morning in Orofino pending positive…

Customers of a photography studio are waiting for pictures that may never come. Sears Portrait Studios across the country recently went out of…

A local Girl Scout troop wants to give our soldiers a little taste of home by sending them Girl Scout cookies, but they need your help. Idaho Falls…

The Bingham County Humane Society is asking for help with a couple of animals. Shelter volunteers say a 12-week-old cocker spaniel mix sustained…

Statistics show that at least 80 percent of all sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance of the victim. To help fight that number, Mrs.…

Interstate 86 opened after multiple west of Pocatello caused traffic to be blocked in both directions for about five hours Saturday. Traffic was open…

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging motorists to stay off HWY 39 between Rockford and Aberdeen. Deputies say visibility is…

If you’re looking for something different to do this summer, look no further than Noise Park. New management of the park is helping to bring in…

A recent study shows 8.8 percent of new college graduates are unemployed.So are seniors graduating with jobs? Brigham Young University-Idaho was…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake…

The Jefferson Central Fire District is battling a small fire outside of a home in Rigby. The fire is just off of 4400 East at about 150 North. It was…

As a journalist, you look for inspirational stories to share with others. You hope to meet people who inspire everyone around them. I experienced…

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Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory say the IIntermountain West Region has great potential for unconventional energy resources. Scientists…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls will open for the season Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can check out the new sloth bear exhibit. The two…

The Affordable Care Act requires health insurance policies to provide certain benefits that are morally objectionable by church-sponsored…

A semi-truck struck the Bonneville County Annex building after trying to turn right on E Street in Idaho Falls on Thursday. The incident is shown in…

Many construction projects are in the works in Idaho Falls, and crews are waiting on permit approval. Folks in Idaho Falls will soon have more…

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has some leads in last week’s triple killing in Holbrook. According to a news release, Oneida County…

The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of four dogs south of Twin Falls. According to the Sheriff’s Office,…

April 7 to 14 are the National Days of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holocaust. With the national events occurring for the past 20 years,…

A Pocatello man was arrested at 3:25 a.m. Friday after a disturbance at the home of his ex-girlfriend. Police said 38-year-old Steven Brock Ulrich…

President Barack Obama’s 2014 budget proposal carves out a large chunk of money for the Department of Energy. The D.O.E. operates the Idaho…

Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new safety program at one of its elementary schools. It’s called Watch D.O.G.S. “Dad’s of…

Remember the name, Cameron Hillam. If he pursues the course he plans, he could be a well-known writer or famous politician some day. Cameron is the…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in…

As the Idaho Falls city council edges toward hearings for a possible sexual orientation anti-discrimination ordinance, several advocacy groups held a…

“We wanted to do something very special in our community,” said Dena Green, vice president of the Pocatello Rotary Club. The Rotary clubs…

The Oneida County sheriff said the 63 pit bulls recovered from last week’s triple murder likely fed on other dogs. The animals come from a…

A businessman from a developing Asian country is going the distance. He wanted to learn how to raise beef from the best in the business, so he…

A new study by Visa shows the price for prom is skyrocketing, with the average family expected to pay around $1,000 for the high school dance. The…

American Falls and Rigby are among 12 Idaho communities receive thousands of federal dollars for specific projects. Gov. C.L. “Butch”…

The family of a murder victim is asking for donations to help her two young children. Yavette Chivon Carter, 27, was found murdered in western Oneida…

With Idaho’s current elk management plan being more than 12 years old, the Idaho Fish and Game Department has been working to revise it. The…

In less than 7 months, Idaho Falls mayor Jared Fuhriman will leave the seat he’s held for 8 years. Since Fuhriman’s announcement earlier…

There are new developments in the closure of Seasons of Hope. Monday Heath Sommer released a statement telling the public clients will only be…

A bill passed by lawmakers this year aimed at helping the Idaho school districts may not be as big of a help as initially intended. Today some school…

If you saw emergency vehicles and personnel on Rollandet Street in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon, no need to worry — it’s not what you…

Communities in western Wyoming are plowing forward despite budget setbacks. Across-the-board federal budget cuts were supposed to delay the opening…

A woman was hospitalized after she was hit by a car while riding her bike in Idaho Falls. Shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews responded to…

Local high school students from Compass Academy tested their math skills Tuesday in a 3D virtual environment. Algebra II students brought quadratic…

One local law enforcement officer is returning back to the line of duty this week after this past month’s Chubbuck shooting that left one…

A slick road led to two cars colliding in the Island Park area Monday. Around 9:45 a.m., Kyle R. Jackson of Los Angeles lost control of a 2003 Toyota…

Authorities are investigating why a woman died while she was being held in the Lemhi County Jail in Salmon. Investigators from Madison and Fremont…

American Red Cross volunteers are helping two families affected by a house fire at 175 McAdoo in Blackfoot. Blackfoot Fire Department Capt. Dave…

A man and a woman are in custody on drug charges after a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. Pocatello police pulled over a pickup for a faulty…

The 2013 Idaho legislative session wrapped on Thursday. Eastern Idaho lawmakers on Monday called the session everything from an “overwhelming…

The water levels in 1,300 Idaho wells will be measured in the next two weeks. Every five years the U.S Geological Survey and the Idaho Department of…

Pizza is a favorite American food and now there is a new pizza place in town that is all about going back to the authentic Italian roots.…

A new law in Idaho will protect farmers and ranchers who have visitors tour their farms. Idaho Falls grower James Hoff owns a potato and grain farm.…

A man was arrested on a felony charge of lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16 after his friends notified law enforcement. The Bonneville…

Rexburg’s mayor and City Council may get a raise for the first time since 2008. Based on recommendations from a citizen’s committee, the…

Two people are dead after a rollover crash in Lincoln County, Wyo. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said 55-year-old Joyce Wolf was driving westbound on…

Police have released the name of the man who prompted an alert call to some Idaho Falls residents Sunday morning. Officers said the man was armed…

The Teton Pass on Wyoming Highway 22 between the Idaho state line and Wilson has opened after being closed for an hour and a half Monday morning due…

The Jefferson School District’s Chinese and Spanish immersion programs have gained a lot of support from parents. Since pre-registration has…

The National Geography Bee is held every year in Washington D.C. This year marks the competition’s 25 anniversary. Before heading to nationals,…

KIFI will broadcast LDS conference this weekend, as it has for nearly 20 years. ESPN Sport Spectacular and NBA basketball will still be shown, but on…

A Kelly-based wildlife group says the final bald eagle it was tracking through GPS has died of lead poisoning. The Jackson Hole News and Guide…

An eastern Idaho sheriff investigating the shooting deaths of two men and a woman at a residence says names found in records associated with a dog…

April is Organ Donor Month; doctors say an average of 68 organ transplants are performed every day and if you become an organ donor, you can save up…

An American Fork man has been arrested on suspicion of killing his infant son in what police call a murder-suicide attempt. Joshua Petersen was…

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Thursday was the “what” when it comes to the Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Pocatello. Friday, reporter Chris Cole took a closer look…

Jefferson County will soon be getting a district judge to help handle a growing caseload. The Idaho Legislature added 5 new judges to 3 counties this…

Jefferson County parent Jason Donnelly is taking a unique approach to helping his 12-year-old son, J.P., with autism spectrum disorder. Donnelly and…

Signs in Idaho Falls are getting a makeover to help you navigate the city better. From crosswalk signs, to park and recreation signs, the goal is to…

U.S. Highway 191/189 is open after a snowslide closed it both directions between Bondurant and Hoback Junction at milepost 157 on Friday afternoon.…

A City Council meeting was held in Pocatello Thursday night, and the non- discrimination ordinance was on the agenda. Many people attended to show…

Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Bureau of Land Management officials have found 10 poisoned meatballs in the Badger Basin area near Salmon. On…