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 Pocatello emergency services compared to those in Idaho Falls? Pocatello’s firefighters and ambulance crews are cross-trained, and have two reserve ambulances they can use if needed. Pocatello Fire Chief David Gates did tell reveal a

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 Idaho Falls is raising awareness and promoting acceptance. A recent survey shows U.S. moms are the most uncomfortable with breastfeeding in public, with 40 percent too scared to. While 75

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 starting to retire, senior-living providers are preparing for the rush. Rita Christensen is the regional director for Bonaventure, a senior living community in Idaho Falls for active retirement, assisted

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 Rollin’ for a Cause, a group that supports families dealing with type-1 diabetes. They are raffling off a car that is in much better shape than the wrecked one. Tickets

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 slowest months because people are out of their usual routine. The Red Cross put out an emergency call for blood on July 9. Since the plea, donations have gone up

Idaho Power Company crews were working to repair a downed power line near Blackfoot Wednesday afternoon. A dump truck struck the pole at approximately 1:52 p.m. Wednesday. Initially, the outage affected 1,700 Idaho Power customers in an area near Mitchell Road, north of Blackfoot. Power to almost all affected customers has been restored by 5

Students at a local school district will likely be headed outside, and not for recess. The Madison School District is asking Rexburg for conditional-use permits to either add or keep portable classrooms at every school in city limits. This request comes just three years after the district built a brand new high school. District administrators

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 charged with one count of aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of malicious injury to property, one count of leaving the scene of an accident, and one

Imagine calling 911 about a serious emergency. More than 30 minutes later, still no help has arrived. It’s no nightmare. It happened on Christmas Eve 2012 in Idaho Falls. The video above includes audio from a 911 call placed by an Idaho Falls man who told dispatchers his wife was having a stroke. At the

A federal organization called the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is asking for the public’s input today before it makes the recommendation for smokers nationwide to get screened for lung cancer. But the Portneuf Medical Center has already been concocting a program which will do just that. Cardio and thoracic surgeon Dr. Juan Leon said

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 disease. Most recently, studies are showing fish pills may not only not decrease heart disease risk, they may actually increase your risk of prostate cancer. So the question is – how

The $1 million winners of Wednesday’s Powerball have finally come forward. For years, Connie Baumer has been leading a Powerball club made up of emergency room staff from the St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson, Wyo. She was shopping in Idaho and stopped at the Stinker Store on Yellowstone Highway on the northeast side of

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 lightning in the forecast sparked the warning. The Bureau of Land Management’s Idaho Falls district are more alert and prepared when these warnings are in effect. Sarah Wheeler of

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 the future workforce. The purpose of the meeting was to encourage business leaders to get involved in a workforce survey. The survey will look at what kind of jobs local

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 you’ve traveled out of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, you know there aren’t many options. So when Allegiant Airlines offered flights to Oakland California and Los Angeles once a week,

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 already on sale. Organizers said they’re trying to get more involved in the community before the start of the show. Monday morning, high school bull riders taught kids

Idaho State University officials are keeping a closer eye on Pocatello’s iconic “I”. That is, the century-old piece of history sitting on the top of Red Hill. ISU Vice President for Advancement Kent Tingey said the erosion under the symbol has been posing as a safety threat for years, saying it is only a matter

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 $150,000 in damage, police said.And additional damages are still being added up. Officers responding to the call said they caught the driver as he was attempting to

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 survey by the Associated Press. Local economists and financial advisers agree with the likelihood of the statistic. The slow economic recovery has many people calling the American dream dead, but

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 ago, the mayor of Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney and the sheriff signed a prevention pledge. The pledge is going to teach public officials how to talk to

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 part of the Braille Enrichment for Learning and Literacy program sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho. Children ages 4-12 are taught skills that

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 killing 22-year-old Fermin Lemus of Madison County at a quinceanera in Rigby on July 14. He was later arrested in Iron County, Utah. Although Granados was originally charged with second-degree

A wildlife technician was bitten by a grizzly bear in Island Park on Monday. Brett Panting, who worked for the Wildlife Conservation Society, was collecting habitat data as part of a grizzly bear habitat research project. He was in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near the Davis Lake Area of Big Bend Ridge when the surprise

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 Monday morning update from the Eastern Idaho Intergency Fire Center, the Lead Draw Fire is burning 80 acres o n US Forest Service Lands in Mink Creek. Firefighters

Twice a week, employees from Golden Valley Natural transport donated food to the Idaho Falls Food Bank in a refrigerated truck. In February, Sam’s Club told the food bank they needed to have a refrigerated truck to transport the food. The Idaho Falls Food Bank turned to everyone it could think of, and Golden Valley

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 chance to win a crown. In just five days, around one dozen girls will make their way to Idaho Falls to compete in the Miss Idaho Falls Scholarship Pageant.

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 generations, USA Football paired with local youth football coaches combine to re teach kids how to tackle and hit opponents on the field in hopes their lives after

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. Idaho Falls completed its second straight 9th inning victory over Grand Junction 3-2 on Sunday. The Chukars now return home for a three game series with Orem starting

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 Springs for the annual Founder’s Day Parade and weekend-long celebration. “For the community, it’s a celebration of the Founder’s Day for the city of Lava,” American Legion Vice Commander of

After a week of countless baseball games, the American Legion District Tournament wrapped up on Saturday. In the AA Bracket, the Idaho Falls Bandits took on the Pocatello Running Rebels with a chance to go to the State Tournament on the line.

Crossing the finish line to cheers is always a good feeling, but it’s even better when you’ve just finished helping your community. Bicyclists in Pocatello got the chance to ride for a good cause today. Competitors are helping hungry kids right here in southeast Idaho. “It’s sad to know there’s kids that don’t get food

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 previous contract spanned 10 years. On Friday our station asked city fire chief Dean Ellis and county fire commissioner Daniel Gubler why the agreement is so much shorter this time.

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 him out of football forever. Hoge returned to Idaho State on Thursday to speak about safety in the game of football.

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 playoff birth by winning the Pioneer League South Division First half.

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

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 early.

The American Civil Liberties Union published a study last week looking at information from more than 300 law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The study found the number of license plates being recorded reached more than 10 million. Law enforcement agencies are snapping photos of your license plate with cameras on their vehicles. Idaho Falls

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 leaders say it’s a pastime loved by many, but it’s harmful to the waterfowl. Idaho Falls Police will be issuing warnings to anyone caught feeding the birds on city owned

Big changes are coming to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Crews got the green light for a multi-million dollar expansion project, with heavy construction beginning next week. Around 440 people travel through this airport daily, so crews say it is time to add a little more space. $5,000 square feet will be added to the

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 the Blacktail Boat Ramp. Earlier this summer, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation installed several stations throughout the area at American Falls and Jensen’s Grove. Like

Friday, 20 students from Tokai-Mura, Japan visited Idaho Falls to experience American life. Sister Cities of Idaho Falls is a non-profit organization dedicated to educational and cultural exchanges. Tokai-Mura is a city on the coast of Japan. It was chosen as a sister city because of similarities to Idaho Falls. Tokai-Mura is an agricultural community,

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. Redfish Lake Road is now open. Although the Lodgepole Fire, burning 10 miles west of Challis, grew more than 500 acres Thursday, firefighters said most of the growth was actually

Pocatello police have released a more detailed description of the suspect in Thursday night’s armed robbery of Kmart. The suspect is described as a white man 6 feet tall, very skinny, in his 20s, with two to three days of beard growth, unkempt, wearing camo pants, blue shirt or hoodie and wearing a gray cloth

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 Jaramillo of Pocatello was arrested after a search warrant was issued. The other suspect is still at large. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt

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 facility in Rexburg. Police Capt. Randy Lewis said the owner of the facility at 276 Pioneer Road saw a man later identified as Allen Albert Hernandez, 28, near 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, 31, was arrested following an investigation into him allegedly inappropriately touching a 9-year-old boy, police said. The incident was reported to police Monday. Sargent was booked

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, many physicians don’t think they can play a major role in lowering patient health care costs. Trial lawyers were ranked No.1 as having the most responsibility for lowering health care

Never underestimate the energy of the young. Bike and Build cyclists were in Idaho Falls gutting a house Thursday. They partnered with Habitat for Humanity’s neighborhood revitalization program. The young adults started their trip in Virginia and were on their way to Oregon. Along they way, they’re raising awareness for the need for low-income housing

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

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 games behind the Rockies for first place in the Pioneer League Standings.

The American Legion District Tournament saw several local teams victorious and take the first step towards the state tournament. The tournament continues tomorrow and runs through the weekend.

Three Stalker Elementary School teachers in Blackfoot have had enough after Thursday’s School District 55 board meeting. They say the school district won’t help them with concerns regarding their principal, Hal Silzly, so they are taking action. Shawna Matsuura, Amanda Jones and Virgina Townsend say they’ve gone through all the official channels, but after the

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 block of South 2nd street between Bengal View Drive and Crescent Drive. Fire officials say the fire appears to have started in the brush in the back

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 Falls received hearing aids at Phillips Hearing Center, provided by the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund. 7-year-old Mckenzie Orchard was fitted for her pink hearing aids. She chose the

At a time when universities need stability and leadership, Idaho’s land-grant university is searching for a new president. University of Idaho President, Duane Nellis, stepped down earlier this summer. A hiring committee is searching for his replacement. The university has said good bye to two presidents in the last 8 years. Interim President, Don Burnett,

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, made it’s Idaho debut in June of this year. It is specifically for people who suffer neuropathy or other chronic neurological pain, which is generally a burning, stabbing, tingling pain

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 tipped over as it landed, authorities said. Fuel was leaking from a wing of the plane. Two people were in the plane, and neither were hurt. The cause of the accident is under

Pocatello police have released a description of the suspect in Wednesday night’s armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza on Yellowstone. A Domino’s employee told police a man robbed him at gunpoint while in the parking lot of the business. The suspect took a small amount of money from the employee and fled the area on foot,

A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Bonneville County, the Idaho Lottery announced Thursday morning. The Idaho Lottery did not specify the location of where the ticket was sold, but said the winning numbers were 09, 29, 40, 44, 54 and the Powerball was 07. “We are encouraging everyone who played Powerball forlast

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 members are coming in to help. Almost 500 firefighters were camped out near the Challis Community Center on Wednesday. The fire is 0 percent contained, but Incident Commander Marty

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 this year. The decision is called a salvage order, but what does that mean? It means you’ll be salvaging fish. All you’ll need an Idaho fishing license, and you can catch

It happens every year in minor league baseball, good players are promoted to different teams. The Chukars felt the first sting of promotions on Wednesday as pitcher Zeb Sneed and Infielder Nick Cuckovich were promoted to Class A Lexington. Both players were in their second seasons with Idaho Falls.

Summer air quality in Eastern Idaho typically suffers from wildfire smoke and particles kicked up from farming. Dr. Gene Petty specializes in asthma and allergies, and said many of his patients are suffering right now from the poor air quality. “I had a patient this morning tell me he can tell if there’s a fire

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 taggers a large canvas. Nothing beats a day at the park for 7-year-old Ava; she said the slides are her favorite. So when she noticed something a little strange on

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 to make changes to the spending plan, starting with spending less. “They’ve been whittling away trying to get where we are now, so additional cost cutting and perhaps

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. Ullmer is the Director of Public Affairs for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command headquartered in Hawai’i. Although small in numbers, the group works toward bringing local and nationwide soldiers back

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

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 looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. The job requires you to write, shoot and edit your own reports and be responsible for covering a regional

Two people pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pocatello on Wednesday to making false statements to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a misdemeanor. In March 2009, Darin John Henecke, 37, of Pocatello, got a residential loan to finance the purchase of a home in Eagle. The loan application submitted in support of

By Russ Rubert, July 2013 Greetings! With record temperatures and limited water supplies this year, keeping our lawns green, our gardens growing, and our crops progressing can be a real challenge. Here are a couple thoughts that might help. Watering at night is more efficient in that Evapotranspiration (water loss from the sun and plant

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 BarkAID‘s third annual tour. The stylists are donating their time and raising funds for local animal shelters. The goal is to provide at least 50 haircuts

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 has everything you need, right? Wrong, according to Marshall Public Library Director Eric Suess. (It’s “Suess” pronounced like “cease.” He said sharing a similar-looking name with the famous

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 ground on small — even tiny — boutique farms could bring a big profit potential. On a tiny road above a sweet-smelling valley, it takes about a second to pass Woods

The Idaho National Laboratory is being recognized for its achievements in purifying water. The lab was awarded by R & D Magazine for its wastewaster system, “Switchable Polarity Solvents Forward Osmosis.” Tuesday afternoon’s award went to three researchers from the INL. Researchers said this could have a huge impact on the price you pay for

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 provides charter service to groups looking to go to the Treasure Valley, but this service would potentially expand that service to single-seat sales for individuals. The two held a meeting open

It’s no secret schools across Idaho are struggling to make ends meet amid heavy budget cuts, while still offering quality education for students. The same holds true for private schools. So when Holy Rosary Elementary in Idaho Falls received a generous donation totaling more than $200,000, school leaders say it couldn’t have come at a

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 Police Lt. Chris Weadick said. “This time of the year, the vehicles are running hot, we’re running our air conditioners, the temperatures are in the high — upper 90s —

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 around 11:30 p.m. The homeowner watched as the man entered the garage at another residence. Deputies identified the man as Ivan R. Alejo of Idaho Falls. They

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 indictment, Daniel Joseph Dalton, 37, unlawfully and knowingly possessed visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, on a desktop computer and two hard drives in March. The government

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 ride. “The more and more bicycles we get on the road, the more we need bike lanes like there are in other cities,” Barrie’s Ski and Sport manager Jonathon Hunt

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 County Sheriff’s office, and the Idaho Transportation Department with a forest fire near the lake. Police said the fire is still burning. Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

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 Jalisco on Parkway and demanded money around 9 p.m. They were chased out of the store by the clerk and left empty-handed. Police immediately picked up both suspects within a block

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 Ford’s Bar around 12:30 a.m. to find a 25-year-old man with injuries to his face.The man told police Jimmie Lee James II, 27, of Idaho Falls, tried 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 River Junior High School. The Blackfoot Community Center received the money Friday. Snake River Junior High School is the only school in Idaho that qualified for nearly $250,000. Only 13

A local utility company is reminding people the importance of keeping energy usage down during the summer months. Last week, 20,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers in the upper valley lost power. The company says the outage wasn’t triggered by heat, but the high temperatures and increased usage made it difficult to restore service. “When it’s

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 out and both lanes were open. The driver said was returning from his father’s funeral in California when another driver got him to pull over after seeing

Idaho Falls police are investigating the theft of more than $23,000 in camera equipment from Perfect Light Camera & Supply last week. Police said the burglar broke into the business on East 17th sometime late Thursday or early Friday morning. Police said Monday they believe the burglar broke into an adjoining business, crawled through the

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 Moments. The camp helps the families of kids battling cancer. On Monday, that money was handed off to the founder and director of Camp Magical Moments, Ann Walsh. Each of the

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 the historic structure so it doesn’t collapse. They’re led by architectural conservator, Harrison Goodall, who is donating his time to the project too. “The buildings themselves really

A man entered a house on South Pioneer Drive in Bonneville County on Sunday without consent and destroyed property inside, the sheriff’s office said. The sheriff’s office said Guyles W. Reichmand, 53, of Butte, Mont., opened the front door of the house and walked inside. He told the occupant of the home, Lori Lopez, to

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 for a disturbance around 1 a.m. The 33-year-old victim said she and Eric E. Smith, 41, had been arguing Saturday evening. Smith grabbed her by her face and pushed

By Russ Rubert; Valley Agronomics Summer 2013 Welcome to Valley Agronomics! Agriculture as we should all know is not an exact science. Some variables we have very little control over and others we have none. We can however manage a lot of our inputs and in-season activities. Proper management and a certain amount of “good

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 employees from the car lot on Northgate Mile reported the theft of two catalytic converter assemblies were taken off of two diesel trucks. The assemblies are valued at $4,000

The spirit of Woodstock came to Pocatello this weekend, but this time the paws were the ones pressing play Bannock County Humane Society president Maggie Taylor said this is the most people they have ever seen attend this fundraising event since it started four years ago. “Overall, it gives you a good feeling,” Taylor expressed