Month: April 2013

The effects of sequestration are showing up… But will they be felt at Idaho State University? As of right now, the answer to that question is a big unknown. Some universities have announced that their research departments will be cutting back because of government spending cuts. However, the research that goes on at ISU is

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that it would delay the closures of all 149 air traffic control towers on its list until June 15. This includes towers at the Pocatello and Idaho Falls airports. The agency said the delay would allow it to respond to various legal challenges that have arisen due to the

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As difficult as it is to talk about child abuse, it does happen in most communities. There are 3.3 millionincidents of child abuse that are reported every year in the United States. The U.S. is ranked the worst among developed countries, losing five children a day to child-abuse-related deaths.

There’s been a lot of talk about school safety and security, but what are schools in Idaho doing to take preventive measures to protect our kids? Last week, the Hagedorn Bill never reached the Idaho Senate. It would have required local school boards and sheriffs to partner up and draft individual school safety plans and

Nearly 30 local high school students ditched schoolbooks for shovels Thursday. Dawn Peterson’s biology class at Pocatello High School took a special field trip today, where they helped Idaho Fish and Game along with the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer Foundation restoring the land destroyed by the Charlotte Fire. “I think it’s neat. A lot of

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

NPG of Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) has an immediate opening for a weekend sports anchor/ weekday reporter. This person would be a member of the station’s Sports Line team. If you love to cover High School sports along with the local college and professional teams, then you need to join our team. Sports Line is committed to

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Brilliant and talented are two words that describe United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award recipient, Christian Clark from Madison High School. Christian has been studying piano for 14 years. His talent has earned him awards and scholarships, but playing piano has another benefit for Christian. “One reason I like playing a lot is it’s

The Power County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it recovered two tractors that were stolen in November 2011. The International tractors were taken from a farmer’s field in Power County. On Wednesday, deputies from Power and Bingham counties executed a search warrant at the Richard C. Winberg home at South 2600 West in Aberdeen, where

A home in Jefferson County was a total loss in a fire Thursday afternoon. Everyone got out of the single-wide mobile home at 3680 E. 400 North safely. The fire started around 3 p.m. Firefighters do not have an official cause, but said it’s likely the blaze started due to a heating lamp on the

Firefighters responded to a fire at an Idaho Falls home on Thursday afternoon. The home is at 960 Stanger Ave. Emergency responders arrived around 3 p.m. The back porch was burning. Firefighters put out the fire, but had not determined its cause. We’ll update this page when we get more information.

U.S Sen. Jim Risch announced Thursday that he will seek to retain his Senate seat in the 2014 election. “I will run for re-election in 2014,” said Risch. “When I ran for this office just over four years ago, I said our country was facing many challenges. Those challenges not only remain, they have gotten

A Teton Valley nursery has been awarded a contract for the final phase of the Teton Creek Restoration project. Teton County, Idaho, will use a $1 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to contract with MD Nursery. Friends of the Teton River has also raised another $200,000 in grant funding to be used on the

Most Rocky Mountain Power customers will not see a rate increase under the utility’s annual Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an adjustment that will allow the company to recover $15.8 million in power supply costs not already included in base rates. Most of the cost will be paid by

One local woman stood outside Dixie’s Diner this morning in protest.She claims the restaurant kicked her and her service dog out. Service dogs can now be prescribed for all types of conditions such as post traumatic stress disorder and even depression, and that has caused some confusion for restaurant owners. Christy Forkenbrock has had her

A Pocatello man is being held without bond after an altercation with police Wednesday afternoon. According to police, Damien Marshall McIntosh, 30, was in an argument with a woman living on East Sutter. McIntosh and the woman have a baby together. Police said McIntosh pulled a knife on a 15-year-old boy who tried to calm

Every child deserves a family of their own, even if they’re an older teenager. As an animal lover, 16 year old Sarah was in heaven at the zoo in Idaho Falls. Zoo director, Beth Rich, and staff gave her a personal tour. “I love animals,” Sarah said. “Being with animals is one of my favorite

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has suspended all Medicaid payments to Chubbuck-based Seasons of Hope. The facility provided mental health, developmental disability, and rehabilitation services as well as psychological testing. According to a letter dated March 28, the department said it determined there are credible allegations of fraud. It reviewed mental health clinic,

It’s no secret that the tourism industry took a big hit during the economic downfall in 2008, but some destinations rebounded very fast — including at least one in eastern Idaho. The buzz around Island Park sounds more like a quiet murmur. It’s the off-season, but as the snow trickles away, the people will trickle

Counties across Idaho are bracing for big cuts in their Payments In Lieu of Taxes. The Department of Interior will sequester 5 percent of that money paid to local governments for their publicly owned land. That money normally goes toward schools and county operations. Fremont County commissioners are expecting to receive $33,250 less than their

A 15 year old Idaho Falls High School student has been referred to juvenile court after displaying a knife at the school. Idaho Falls police said two girls, ages 17 and 14, reported the boy pulled out a knife at the school Thursday. Although the boy said he was “just fooling around,” the girls said

A group of choir students from Highland High School is receiving national buzz after students created a lip-sync mashup video that’s gone viral. The 8-minute long video is titled “One Take Song Mash-Up by the Highland Trouveres” and features 55 songs. It’s racked up nearly 700,000 views on YouTube. The Pocatello students said they were

The fourth annual mayor’s business day in Idaho Falls brought in people and businesses to the Shilo Inn today, but not as many as you’d think. The event was presented by the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor and the city of Idaho Falls. Representatives from more than two dozen businesses took applications,

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State University and men’s basketball head coach Leon Rice have agreed in principle to new contract terms, Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced Wednesday . The terms, including an increase in salary and a two-year extension, are subject to approval by the Idaho State Board of Education. “We are very excited

“Random Acts of Kindness” was the theme of an assembly at Hillcrest High School on Tuesday morning. More than a dozen female students sat on a stage to get their long hair cut off in front of the entire school. The hair will be donated to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for

The Teton Interagency Fire Center has planned multiple prescribed burns in the region this spring. Three are planned for the Jackson and Buffalo Ranger Districts for the purpose of modifying hazardous fuels near wildland urban interface areas. The work should make it easier to control a wildfire before it reaches private structures. The Lava Creek

Following Tuesday’s ongoing investigation on a Pocatello man who shot an intruder who forced his way into his home, here’s a look at how the law protects those who act in self-defense. According to the Defense of Habitation law, or the Castle Law, people have the right to use force if someone is breaking into

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

Mary Remer, director of the Pocatello Animal Shelter, has seen a lot of pets come and go, but one in particular stands out. It was a dog that had been viciously beaten with a baseball bat. He had numerous skull fractures, a broken leg and a hefty vet bill paid by the citizens of Pocatello.

It’s world autism awareness day and one local shop is giving back to children who have the disease. Atlas Tattoo in Idaho Falls hoped to create 100 puzzle piece tattoos Tuesday with all of the money going to the autism programs at school districts 91 and 93. Each puzzle-piece tattoo is dedicated to 35 local

The Idaho National Labortory took a big step forward in expanding its Research and Education Campus in Idaho Falls, dedicating its new Energy System Laboratory on Tuesday. Scientists say they will be able to do research that will make the United States a more energy-efficient nation. The new lab will house three areas of research.

Madison School District announced Tuesday that it would open a special kind of high school. The Madison Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)/Early College High School will be on the campus of Madison High School. “At the request of the school board, the district and high school administration have been exploring expanded and enhanced learning

One local animal hospital performed southeast Idaho’s first stem cell procedure Monday. For the first time, the Alpine Animal Hospital in Chubbuck helped two animals ease their arthritis pain using a procedure that takes stem cells from the animals’ own fat tissue. Karen Vargas noticed her 9-year old dog, Sadie, growing older and more effected

Three people were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Pocatello on drug trafficking charges. The defendants, including two Mexican nationals, appeared before Judge B. Lynn Winmill on Monday. Juan Aguilar, 60, formerly living in San Jose, Calif., was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with

Chubbuck and Pocatello police helped the U.S. Marshal’s Service serve a warrant at the Motel 6 in Chubbuck just before 3 a.m. Tuesday. The suspect was wanted in a gun theft. Officers located Zack Davis in one of the rooms at Motel 6 in Chubbuck.According to police, Davis was taken into custody under the federal

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

The former chairman of the Lava Hot Springs Planning & Zoning Commission has been sentenced to five years’ probation for recording a woman in the showers at a Lava Hot Springs campground. Cory Unsworth pleaded guilty in February to felony video voyeurism and was sentenced Monday by Sixth District Judge Stephen Dunn. Police say a

A student who wasaccused of plotting to harm classmates at Rigby Junior High was placed back into a juvenile detention center after a court hearing Monday, pending stipulations required by the judge. He had been charged with battery stemming from a fight at school. The student is still undergoing mental health counseling. Rigby police said

Idaho Falls police responded to separate car burglary incidents recently. On Monday night, McKean James Fife, 28, of Idaho Falls, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, public intoxication, theft of services and vehicle burglary. Officers responded to the Celt bar at Broadway and Park avenues after Fife allegedly left without paying. They said

Corey Johnson of Pocatello is in custody on drug charges after police said he shot another man who forced his way into his home around 5:30 p.m. Monday. Pocatello officers said an unidentified man forced his way into the apartment at 4530 South Fifth Street and got into a fight with Johnson. According to police,

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is expected to sign a new mental health bill into law. The bill would allow doctors to hold children in their care if the child is diagnosed with a dangerous mental illness. Under current law, doctors can place adults on a temporary mental health hold, but not minors. Only law enforcement

Doughnuts have become the new breakfast, and now hot mini doughnuts are at the convenience of a food truck. The Sugared Moose Mini Doughnut trailer is parked on the corner of Hitt road and 1st street in the Tesoro gas station lot in Ammon. Owner Megan Kreizenbeck decided to take her love for comfort food

The deadline to file your tax return is two weeks away, which means it’s important to be aware of tax fraud. Whether you’re trying to swindle a few bucks out of Uncle Sam or you’re the one being taken for a ride, tax fraud is punishable by law. “It hurts our reputation and it hurts

Weeds burning in a ditch led to a house fire in Bonneville County on Monday. The manufactured home at 9287 North 75 East appeared to be a complete loss. The fire started around 3:30 p.m. No one was hurt in the blaze, which got out of control in the ditch and burned a few acres.

Boise-based Futura Title and Escrow has closed a deal to buy Bend, Ore.-based AmeriTitle Inc. Futura is the parent company of Alliance Title and Escrow corporation. According to a Futura news release, the combined companies will create the largest independent title and escrow group in the Pacific Northwest, with more than 600 title and escrow

The Extra Mile Youth Awards ceremony recognizes the young people in our community who are nominated by friends and neighbors. It’s put on by the Bonneville Youth Development Council. I had the honor of being an MC for this year’s event. What a thrill it was to read one nomination after the other for dozens

Two people were arrested early Monday on charges of felony possession of stolen property following a traffic stop on Channing Way. Idaho Falls police officers stopped a 2002 red Honda Accord for a traffic violation around 12:30 a.m. The driver, later identified as Jesse Ryan Hackney, 26, initially provided a false name to police, officers

Idaho Falls police arrested a man they said was caught stealing and selling video games. Police were dispatched to Walmart on Utah Avenue around 3 p.m. Friday in reference to a person allegedly stealing video games and then selling them at the nearby Game Stop store. While officers searched for Jerry Perez, 33, of Mesa,

The National Park Service is providing a way for people to follow the progress of plows clearing Yellowstone National Park roads of snow. Updated information will be posted to the park web site every Tuesday through Friday morning at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/plowing.htm. There are nearly 200 miles of primary road, almost 125 miles of secondary roads and

We have compiled a list of Easter egg hunts in the area. Although this is a long list, we know there are likely some Easter egg hunts that are missing. If you know of a hunt that is not listed here, please email us at newsdesk@localnews8.com, and we will update this page. Sunday Kappa Sigma’s