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 screwdriver April 7. Officers had been in the 400 block of G Street investigating a reported disturbance. While police spoke with a resident, Ronald R. Mencer Jr., 44, approached the officers. Mencer

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 of a disturbance. While officers spoke with a resident, Ronald R. Mencer Jr., 44, approached the officers. Police said Mencer attempted to hit the officers with an

Following several months of undercover investigation, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and St. Anthony Police Department busted nine people on felony drug charges at South Fremont High School on Tuesday. Sheriff Len Humphries said two adults were arrested, and seven minors were served detention orders. All were students at South Fremont High School. The adults

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. Pocatello police were called to Portneuf Medical Center at 5:45 a.m. Monday to find Mike Burnham being treated for a stab wound. Burnham said he received the injury

With Idaho approaching a new state-based healthcare insurance program, many are already gearing-up for the change. The former Health West executive director, Stephen Weeg, said although this has been the center of controversy among Idaho lawmakers, he believes state-based healthcare insurance is the healthier alternative for the state. “I know from my work experience, that

Nineteen eastern Idaho runners were in Boston registered for Monday’s marathon in which a pair of explosions left three people dead and more than 100 hurt. Smoke filled the air as the race course turned into what looked more like a battlefield. It happened just before 1 p.m. Mountain Time. The bombs went off just

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is planning to expand its pediatric care services. Here’s what local families can expect from the Idaho Falls hospital’s growing facilities. In late January, EIRMC opened its pediatric intensive care unit, completing the full spectrum of intensive care units at the hospital, which can also treat critical patients in the

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 pollen count in eastern Idaho reached high levels. Dr. Gene Petty has seen a surge of patients at Idaho Allergy & Asthma in Idaho Falls, all while managing his

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 the main office in Idaho Falls. After months of procrastination, it’s crunch time. Dozens of people filled the room at the AARP tax-aid program

Pocatello churches celebrate another successful year of joining forces to feed the needy. For 16 years the faith groups have conducted the Feeding the 5000 campaign. The theme of this year’s drive was, “The Generous Will Be Blessed,” from the Bible. Norma Boyd shared her original composition by that title at the closing ceremony. Music

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 we’ve dealt with.” Keith William Bizauskas, 51, pleaded guilty to charges of lewd conduct with a minor and two other charges. Bizauskas was initially arrested by Idaho Falls Police last

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 Paul Wilde on Saturday. According to the sheriff’s office, Mike Perrott and a girl were jet skiing below the Broadway Bridge when they hit a submerged rock

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 people Saturday morning. Orofino Fire Chief Mike Lee said the house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived after a neighbor reported the blaze at 1:38 a.m.

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has approved a plan implementing a new world language program. Under the recommendation, the immersion program will feature Spanish at Jefferson Elementary and Chinese at South Fork Elementary. Superintendent Dr. Ron Tolman said the district’s maintenance and operation budget could not be used to start the program. During a

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 marks the beginning of Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. One Rigby woman deeply touched by the condition is working hard to prevent it. “That loss has absolutely devastated our family,”

Authorities in northern Idaho have released the names of five people they believe died in a house fire Saturday morning in Orofino pending positive identifications through autopsies. The Orofino Police Department on Sunday identified the victims as 39-year-old Rosemary Wooster, 31-year-old Allen West, 17-year-old Trevor Wiley, 13-year-old Zachary Wooster, and 13-year-old Colby Stedman. Four of

Customers of a photography studio are waiting for pictures that may never come. Sears Portrait Studios across the country recently went out of business and a Rigby woman says she was one of the lucky few to actually get her photos. “There’s no number to call to talk to anybody…there’s no answers,” said Jade Johnson,

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 Troop 132 and the Military Affairs Committee are joining forces to make sure Girl Scout cookies are part of every care package that gets sent out. Cookies

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 major injuries after being thrown out of a car on the highway. Volunteers named her “muffin” and both of her elbows are broken. The veterinarian bill is about $1,200 and the shelter

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. Bonneville County America and the Apple Athletic Club teamed up Saturday to offer mothers and daughters a free self defense class. Master Jeremy Hebard, a fifth degree black belt, taught

Interstate 86 opened after multiple west of Pocatello caused traffic to be blocked in both directions for about five hours Saturday. Traffic was open in both directions around 9:45 p.m. The crashes were related to reduced visibility caused by blowing dust. Lt. Ismael Gonzales with Idaho State Police said the pileup was a result of

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging motorists to stay off HWY 39 between Rockford and Aberdeen. Deputies say visibility is extremely low in the area and multiple crashes have been reported. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning through 9 p.m. Saturday. Winds are expected to decrease after a cold front

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 bigger events that are fun for the whole family. “We just don’t have enough healthy members to continue out there,” said Ron Gill, president of Idaho Falls Russet Lions

A recent study shows 8.8 percent of new college graduates are unemployed.So are seniors graduating with jobs? Brigham Young University-Idaho was graduating its first class of 2013 on Friday night. More than three years ago, Doug Foxford walked onto campus ready to start his college career. “I came in I signed up for business management

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a “High Wind Warning” for Saturday. The warning includes thecommunitiesof the Snake River Plain. A Pacific cold front is expected to arrive Saturday morning, with very strong winds developing through the day. Sustained southwest winds will reach around 40-45mph, with wind gusts reaching near 60mph. The Weather

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 reported around 3 p.m. Saturday. Crews say about four straw bales are on fire. The cause is under investigation and no structures are threatened. A

As a journalist, you look for inspirational stories to share with others. You hope to meet people who inspire everyone around them. I experienced that very thing Friday while covering a PTA convention in Pocatello. When starting the story, I knew it would be about parents helping kids. What I didn’t know is that a

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Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory say the IIntermountain West Region has great potential for unconventional energy resources. Scientists are in their second year of a three-year project on hydraulic fracking in the Bakken Formation region of eastern Montana. Hydraulic Fracking begins by drilling a well, about one mile deep. When scientists reach the level

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 baby sloth bears were born last November. Superintendent of the zoo, Beth Rich, said it’s pretty rare for sloth bears to be born in a

The Affordable Care Act requires health insurance policies to provide certain benefits that are morally objectionable by church-sponsored universities, like BYU-Idaho. Although the Idaho Legislature enacted laws that prohibit insurance companies from offering abortions; the act still requires access to contraceptives and medications that induce abortions. “They shouldn’t have to provide something that their moral

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 a video taken by McKenzie Fullmer on her phone.Yellowstone Avenue was closed due to utility work, so the semi’s driver decided to make a tight turn onto E Street.

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 options when it comes to shopping, entertainment, housing and schooling, from an event center east of Interstate15 to a specialty grocery store on 17th Street, a gun shop, a 48-unit

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has some leads in last week’s triple killing in Holbrook. According to a news release, Oneida County authorities are working with their counterparts in Box Elder County, Utah. A search warrant was served at a home Thursday evening in Box Elder County. No arrests were made. The sheriff said no

The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of four dogs south of Twin Falls. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the remains of four dogs were discovered by a passerby on the last weekend of March. An Animal Control Deputy enlisted the Humane Society of the United States to assist in the investigation.

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, Pocatello has not once had an event for remembrance – until now. The Pocatello community heard two stories from Holocaust survivors Thursday night. The stories were not easy hear,

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 was trying to break into a home at 800 Green in Pocatello. They said Ulrich used lawn furniture and other items to cause more than $1,600 in damage. Ulrich fled the

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 National Laboratory, and the new budget request from the White House will have an impact on eastern Idahoans. The president’s budget requests more than $28 billion for the Department of Energy. Key

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 Great Students.” WatchD.O.G.S. is a national program that’s gotten a lot of parental support.After the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary, parents here at A.H. Bush Elementary in Idaho Falls wanted to do more

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 winner of the weekly United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award. Cameron recently completed a fantasy novel that he plans to get published. “It makes you feel really great

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Fisher Communications for about $373 million. The deal was announced Thursday by Sinclair, which is based in Hunt Valley, Md., and Fisher, which is based in Seattle. Fisher announced in January it was considering options for shareholders. Fisher owns 20 television stations in eight markets reaching 4 percent of U.S.

As the Idaho Falls city council edges toward hearings for a possible sexual orientation anti-discrimination ordinance, several advocacy groups held a public forum to discuss the implications of a new law. Folks who attended the forum at the Idaho State University /University of Idaho’s Bennion Student Union Building were introduced to a preliminary draft of

“We wanted to do something very special in our community,” said Dena Green, vice president of the Pocatello Rotary Club. The Rotary clubs in the Pocatello area have joined together to help the students of School District 25. The Pocatello Rotary Club, Gate City Rotary Club, Centennial Rotary Club and Portneuf Rotary Club have joined

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 dog-fighting compound and marijuana grow operation near Holbrook. Three people were shot to death there Thursday. “Occasionally they will grind up the meat of a dog that dies and feed

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 traveled to eastern Idaho. “Cows are great animals,” said Azis Sharsheev, who is visiting from Kyrgyzstan. From those great animals, Sharsheev got a great idea. “We thought it

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 study also shows parents picking up 61 percent of the tab. From the dress, tux, limo, and dinner — there’s a lot that goes into it. “Prom is

American Falls and Rigby are among 12 Idaho communities receive thousands of federal dollars for specific projects. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter announced the to receive Community Development Block Grant awards Wednesday. American Falls was awarded $350,000 to replace and upside water lines in the downtown area. Rigby got $118,000 for improvements at the Senior Citizen

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 County last week. Also murdered were 61-Brent L. Christensen, 61, and Trent Jon Christensen, 32. Authorities found the two girls, one 2 years and the other 2 months old,

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 effort was launched in late 2011. Officials at the department say the new strategies will be driven by public expectations and changes in elk population. In order to find out

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 this year, only city councilwoman Sharon Parry has stepped into the public eye to suggest her candidacy for the vacant mayor’s seat in November. On Tuesday, reporter Caleb James met with two

There are new developments in the closure of Seasons of Hope. Monday Heath Sommer released a statement telling the public clients will only be offered services Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. out of Carter’s Clubhouse on 265 E. Chubbuck Road for another three weeks. They are hoping this will make the

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 districts met to discuss House Bill 65, also known as the “Fix It” bill, and how it might be more of a hindrance for some school districts

If you saw emergency vehicles and personnel on Rollandet Street in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon, no need to worry — it’s not what you think. Nearly 10 agencies are conducting an emergency response exercise that will last throughout the week, as an opportunity to work together. The agencies are given a realistic scenario and they

Communities in western Wyoming are plowing forward despite budget setbacks. Across-the-board federal budget cuts were supposed to delay the opening of Yellowstone National Park, but local people showed they were not going to let that happen. “We’re open for business,” said Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeff Golightly, as the Wyoming Department of Transportation

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 the car vs. bike accident at Garfield and Bonneville. Police said the bicyclist was traveling southbound on Bonneville and ran the stoplight at Garfield when she was struck

Local high school students from Compass Academy tested their math skills Tuesday in a 3D virtual environment. Algebra II students brought quadratic equations to life by giving presentations in the center for advanced energy studies cave or CAES cave. Forty projects were critiqued by a panel of three engineers. Students had four weeks to use

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 person dead. Sgt. Jeff Young tightly gripped his wife’s hand as he described the night of March 14, when he said he had no choice but to shoot Bradley Wilson in

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 pickup near milepost 390 due to snow and ice. A 2010 Toyota pickup driven by Jesse Green of Island Park struck Jackson’s vehicle. Although Green’s pickup

Authorities are investigating why a woman died while she was being held in the Lemhi County Jail in Salmon. Investigators from Madison and Fremont counties have been assigned to investigate the death, which occurred Sunday. Amy Jo Anderson, 41, formerly of Great Falls, Mont., and a nine-month resident of Salmon, was pronounced dead around 6:30

American Red Cross volunteers are helping two families affected by a house fire at 175 McAdoo in Blackfoot. Blackfoot Fire Department Capt. Dave Krumenacher said the fire broke out in the kitchen area of the home around 2 p.m. Monday. No one was home and no one was injured. He said the fire caused about

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 headlight shortly before 1 a.m. on Wilson Avenue.During the stop, police found small amounts of suspected methamphetamine, syringes and a scale. James William Smith of Rockland, 43, was

The 2013 Idaho legislative session wrapped on Thursday. Eastern Idaho lawmakers on Monday called the session everything from an “overwhelming success” to “frustrating.” But by popular opinion, the word of the session seems to be “progress.” Throughout the session, lawmakers tackled a range of hot topics — from passing a state-based health care exchange, to

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 Water Resources work together to understand more about the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. Lyle Swank, water master for Water District 1 in Idaho Falls, says taking measurements in

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. Pyro’s Brick Oven Pizza is a new food truck in Idaho Falls, but not just any food truck, it has an actual full-sized brick oven inside the truck.

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. Hoff Brothers Incorporated gives tours to people educating them on agriculture. “We like to do it just so people are aware of what agriculture is about and you

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 County Sheriff’s Office said Marc Allen Hayes, 21, and a 12-year-old girl were Facebook friends. He was also trading texts with her on his friends’ cell phones. His

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 mayor’s pay would be increased to $67,592. Mayor Richard Woodland currently earns $58,944 per year. City Council salaries would increase from the current $4,800 to $7,200. The raise was approved on first

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 Lincoln County Road when her Jeep veered off the road Saturday at 7 p.m. She then overcorrected, and the Jeep rolled two and a half times. During the rollover, all three

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 with a gun and was making threats. Andrew Todd Ellis of Idaho Falls was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, resisting and obstructing officer and unlawful entry. Officers

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 to hazardous driving conditions. Several accidents occurred, along with vehicles unable to move due to slick conditions, Teton County Emergency Management said. Although Wyoming Department of Transportation’s

The Jefferson School District’s Chinese and Spanish immersion programs have gained a lot of support from parents. Since pre-registration has topped 300 students, district administrators say they will likely hold a lottery for the available spots. Staff at Jefferson Elementary School and South Fork Elementary in Rigby, Idaho have been developing a language immersion program

The National Geography Bee is held every year in Washington D.C. This year marks the competition’s 25 anniversary. Before heading to nationals, competitors must win the state competition. The Idaho State Geography Bee was held at Bringham Young University in Rexburg, Idaho on Friday. Anxious young geographers ranging from 4th to 8th grade showed mixed

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 the station’s NOW Channel, which is available over the air free on Channel 8.4 as well as Cable One Channel 20. The NOW Channel is also available on the

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 reports the group Craighead Beringia South has been tracking eagles in the area for the past several years and researches the link between hunting with lead bullets and lead poisoning

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 fighting business and a marijuana grow operation at the property could be helpful. Oneida County Sheriff Jeff Semrad says robbery does not appear to be a motive in the

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 to 75 lives. Wife and mother of 5, Gail Brown, says had it not have been for an organ donor, she most likely wouldn’t be with us

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 booked Friday night into the Utah County Jail on a first-degree felony charge of aggravated murder. He’s being held without bail. The 21-year-old Petersen is accused of shooting his 5-month-old son

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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 into the “why” this discussion is happening in the first place. He sat down with one woman who has experienced discrimination and is now speaking out. The story begins in October 2012, when Grae

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 year — including Ada and Canyon. Cases for judges in the 7th Judicial District are some of the highest in the state. At the moment, no judges are chambered

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 his son travel to Tijuana, Mexico, to get stem cells from sheep. He says it’s the only thing that’s helped his child improve his comprehension since he was diagnosed at age 3. “He’s

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 create a brand identity for the city of Idaho Falls. Parks and Recreation Director Greg Weiztel says every sign in Idaho Falls will first have to be cataloged,

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. The department’s maintenance supervisor in Jackson told Local News 8 the slide was 20 feet deep. No one was hurt.

A City Council meeting was held in Pocatello Thursday night, and the non- discrimination ordinance was on the agenda. Many people attended to show their support and make their opinions known. The city’s legal department made updates to the ordinance, helping ease the minds of those with concerns about the “bathroom” portion of the ordinance.

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 Friday, the departments warned people to be careful in the area from Carmen Creek to Tower Creek, particularly if they are out horn hunting with their dogs. “While we have