Month: July 2013

With the recent controversy surrounding Idaho Falls emergency services, we’re reminded of Pocatello’s struggles not long ago. So how are…

The first week of August marks the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week. Nursing in public is controversial in America and a group of mothers in…

The U.S. Census Bureau says the population segment age 65 and older is expected to double within the next 25 years. With the baby boomer generation…

Those driving through Blackfoot this week may see a wrecked car in parking lots, but it’s not accident. It is part of a fundraiser for…

The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage due to a lower number of donations this summer. Traditionally, June, July and August are the…

Idaho Power Company crews were working to repair a downed power line near Blackfoot Wednesday afternoon. A dump truck struck the pole at…

Students at a local school district will likely be headed outside, and not for recess. The Madison School District is asking Rexburg for…

A Lewisville man was arrested Monday night after attempting to strike another man with his pickup in a Rigby parking lot. Justin Ribaudo, 19, was…

Imagine calling 911 about a serious emergency. More than 30 minutes later, still no help has arrived. It’s no nightmare. It happened on…

A federal organization called the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is asking for the public’s input today before it makes the…

It seems like there’s always new information coming out about heart health. Fish oil, for example. has long been used to help prevent heart…

The $1 million winners of Wednesday’s Powerball have finally come forward. For years, Connie Baumer has been leading a Powerball club made up…

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the second day in a row on Tuesday. The combination of low humidity, gusty winds and…

Business leaders in eastern Idaho are working together to improve the quality of education in the gem state. They also want to prepare students for…

Around 400 people travel through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport daily, but some flights are only offered about 90 days out of the year. If…

If you’re a rodeo fan, you won’t want to miss one of the biggest rodeos in Idaho Falls this week. Tickets for the War Bonnet Rodeo are…

Idaho State University officials are keeping a closer eye on Pocatello’s iconic “I”. That is, the century-old piece of history…

A man in a red Dodge truck rammed several vehicles in the Phil Meador Courtesy Ford car lot at Quinn and Flandro Streets in Pocatello, doing at least…

Four out of five American adults struggle with joblessness, near-poverty, or rely on welfare for at least parts of their lives, according to a new…

A local woman wants Bonneville County public officials to understand the warning signs of child sexual abuse and how to prevent it. About two weeks…

A two-week summer camp for children who are blind or have low vision kicked off at the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department today. The camp is…

A Rigby man who was arrested in connection with a shooting death is now being charged with first-degree murder. Emmanuel Jesus Granados is accused of…

A wildlife technician was bitten by a grizzly bear in Island Park on Monday. Brett Panting, who worked for the Wildlife Conservation Society, was…

Crews fighting a fire that broke out just before Sunday evening at the base of Scout Mountain hope to have it contained by Monday. According to a…

Twice a week, employees from Golden Valley Natural transport donated food to the Idaho Falls Food Bank in a refrigerated truck. In February,…

The pageant industry in the U.S. rakes in billions of dollars. From the pricy gowns to the sparkling jewels, contestants often spend a lot for the…

Concussions and Head Trauma have become the hot button issue in the game of football. In order to fix the game and make it safe for future…

Yesterday it was Hunter Dozier, tonight it was Beau Maggi doubling off the left field wall to score Carlos Garcia from 2nd for the go ahead run.…

Those who were not floating down the river this past weekend were most likely floating down Main Street. This weekend people flocked into Lava Hot…

After a week of countless baseball games, the American Legion District Tournament wrapped up on Saturday. In the AA Bracket, the Idaho Falls Bandits…

Crossing the finish line to cheers is always a good feeling, but it’s even better when you’ve just finished helping your community.…

The city of Idaho Falls has finalized a $1.5 million contract with Bonneville County Fire District #1, to operate county services for 1 year. The…

Known for being a hard nosed, blue collar running back, Merril Hoge delivered a lot of hits throughout his football career. It took just two to knock…

A home run from Hunter Dozier wasn’t enough to keep the Chukars from falling to Grand Junction tonight 7-4. With the win the Rockies lock up a…

The Idaho Falls Chukars know baseball. But how well do they know their roommates? Sports Director Jeff Landers decided to find…

Razorbacks, Green Sox, Russets all battle for a place in the District Final Saturday. See who the winners of the day are and who is going home…

The American Civil Liberties Union published a study last week looking at information from more than 300 law enforcement agencies throughout the…

People love to feed the ducks and geese at the Idaho Falls greenbelt; but Thursday night, the City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting it. City…

Big changes are coming to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Crews got the green light for a multi-million dollar expansion project, with heavy…

Those heading to out to play on Ririe Reservoir this weekend will be among the first to be able to borrow life jackets from a new loaner station at…

Friday, 20 students from Tokai-Mura, Japan visited Idaho Falls to experience American life. Sister Cities of Idaho Falls is a non-profit organization…

The growth of several eastern Idaho wildfires has slowed. Containment is at 100 percent for the 210 Road Fire, burning 5 miles south of Stanley.…

Pocatello police have released a more detailed description of the suspect in Thursday night’s armed robbery of Kmart. The suspect is described…

A man was arrested in last week’s robbery of the Maverik on East Alameda in Pocatello. Police Lt. Paul Manning said Friday that Edwardo…

A Blackfoot man was arrested late Thursday night on felony burglary charges after police said he stole thousands of dollars of tools from a storage…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Thursday on a warrant for lewd conduct with a child under 16 and sexual abuse of a child under 16. Steven L. Sargent,…

Most doctors are concerned about the rising cost of health care, but according to a recent survey by the Journal of the American Medical Association,…

Never underestimate the energy of the young. Bike and Build cyclists were in Idaho Falls gutting a house Thursday. They partnered with Habitat for…

Caleb James reports from Idaho Falls City Hall. The full text of Idaho Falls sexual orientation anti-discrimination ordinance is online at: Idaho…

The Chukars rode a 7 run 7th inning to victory over the Pioneer League Leading Grand Junction Rockies. With the victory Idaho Falls is just four…

The American Legion District Tournament saw several local teams victorious and take the first step towards the state tournament. The tournament…

Three Stalker Elementary School teachers in Blackfoot have had enough after Thursday’s School District 55 board meeting. They say the school…

A fire burned a home and two sheds on South Second Street in Pocatello Thursday evening. The fire started just before 5pm behind a house on the 1900…

You know them as the famous family of singers, but the Osmonds also have a foundation to help the hearing impaired. Thursday , two kids in Idaho…

At a time when universities need stability and leadership, Idaho’s land-grant university is searching for a new president. University of Idaho…

Chronic pain sufferers may have a new therapy to try out, and it’s the first of it’s kind in Idaho. The Calmare, or Scrambler Machine,…

Emergency crews responded to a plane accident at the Pocatello Airport around 12:15 p.m. The private plane, a Cessna-185, didn’t crash, but…

Pocatello police have released a description of the suspect in Wednesday night’s armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza on Yellowstone. A…

A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Bonneville County, the Idaho Lottery announced Thursday morning. The Idaho Lottery did not specify…

The Lodgepole Fire is creeping closer to Challis with flames five miles from town. The fire is now burning more than 5,000 acres. Hundreds of crew…

Jensen’s Grove is not getting any more water this year. The decision from the city of Blackfoot to let Jensen’s Grove drain comes early…

It happens every year in minor league baseball, good players are promoted to different teams. The Chukars felt the first sting of promotions on…

Summer air quality in Eastern Idaho typically suffers from wildfire smoke and particles kicked up from farming. Dr. Gene Petty specializes in asthma…

City parks get tagged with a disheartening amount of graffiti and vandalism almost daily. In Idaho Falls alone, 32 parks in the city limits give…

The proposed Idaho Falls budget is nearly $3 million over the amount of funds available. The City Council met Wednesday for the second day in a row…

Almost a dozen local POW/MIA group members greeted Major Phillip Ulmer as he stepped off the plane on Wednesday for the 13th annual POW/MIA Rodeo.…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

Two people pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pocatello on Wednesday to making false statements to the Department of Housing and Urban…

By Russ Rubert, July 2013 Greetings! With record temperatures and limited water supplies this year, keeping our lawns green, our gardens growing, and…

An Idaho Falls stylist is about to embark on a 50-state tour. Zachary DiBella is one of only three stylists making the trip. They will be a part of…

You remember the old song about going down to the library and checking out a book? Maybe even saying hello to the dictionary? But the Internet now…

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but the idea may not be so crazy in eastern Idaho. University of Idaho agriculture extension agents say turning…

The Idaho National Laboratory is being recognized for its achievements in purifying water. The lab was awarded by R & D Magazine for its…

Grow Idaho Falls Inc. is looking to establish air service from Idaho Falls to the Nampa/Boise area with the help of AvCenter. AvCenter already…

It’s no secret schools across Idaho are struggling to make ends meet amid heavy budget cuts, while still offering quality education for…

As the weather heats up, car fires are becoming a bigger worry for police. “A lot of agencies are on pins and needles,” Idaho State…

A man was arrested in Bonneville County after a property owner alerted police that a man was trying to get inside the home on Heath Lane on Monday…

An Idaho Falls man was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Pocatello for possession of sexually explicit images of minors. According to the…

As bicycling around the city is becoming increasingly popular, city and state officials are trying to make the streets a safer place for cyclists to…

State Highway 75 is open near Red Fish Lake, the Idaho State Police said late Monday night. The Idaho State Police is currently assisting the Custer…

Two would-be crooks were arrested in Blackfoot on Monday night, police said. Police Capt. Scott Gay said two people with faces covered entered Video…

An early morning fight at an Idaho Falls bar landed a man in jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated battery. Idaho Falls police were called to…

Failing grades and poor finances have one Bingham County school needing help. A new AmeriCorps grant aims to help both of those problems at Snake…

A local utility company is reminding people the importance of keeping energy usage down during the summer months. Last week, 20,000 Rocky Mountain…

A pickup caught fire on Interstate 15 northbound near Shelley on Monday afternoon. Both sides of the road were on fire. As of 6 p.m., the fire was…

Idaho Falls police are investigating the theft of more than $23,000 in camera equipment from Perfect Light Camera & Supply last week. Police said…

Idaho’s American Legion took the final step of a year-long journey. For the past year, the legion has been raising funds for Camp Magical…

The inside of the 100 year old Moulton barn in Grand Teton National Park was abuzz with activity this past week. A group of volunteers is shoring up…

A man entered a house on South Pioneer Drive in Bonneville County on Sunday without consent and destroyed property inside, the sheriff’s office…

An Idaho Falls man threatened a woman with a knife early Sunday morning, police said. Idaho Falls officers were called to the 400 block of Gladstone…

By Russ Rubert; Valley Agronomics Summer 2013 Welcome to Valley Agronomics! Agriculture as we should all know is not an exact science. Some variables…

Idaho Falls police are investigating the theft of $8,000 in auto parts from the Ron Sayer Dodge used car lot. Police were called Friday morning after…

The spirit of Woodstock came to Pocatello this weekend, but this time the paws were the ones pressing play Bannock County Humane Society president…