Month: July 2013

A 2-year-old has drowned in canal in Madison County. Capt. Bruce Bowler with the Madison County Sheriff’s office said it happened in Salem…

Things looked good for the Chukars early on vs. Missoula sunday. The team overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first to take a 4-3 lead. But a 4-run 4th…

A 26-year old Rexburg man is using a website to fund his new invention, and his campaign has attracted world-wide attention. With the help of a…

Doctors at Portneuf Medical Center are making history after performing eastern Idaho’s first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement surgery.…

The Pocatello Running Rebels struck first and often in saturday’s matchup with the Idaho Falls Bandits. In route to an 8-0 victory at Halliwell…

Madison scored four runs in the first inning and that’s all they would need in route to a 6-1 victory at O.K. Ward Field in…

The Chukars continued their hot offensive game over the Osprey on Saturday beating Missoula 6-5 in the 10th inning. After jumping out to an early 3-2…

A family from Rigby is reaching out for help after their 31-year-old disabled son’s special tricycle was stolen. The three-wheel bike was…

Forest rangers are deciding whether to close down trails west of Salmon due to a wildfire burning west of Salmon. Firefighters are patrolling the…

A 21-month-old who died after being left unattended in a car on June 18 in Ammon had symptoms consistent with hyperthermia, but no official cause of…

Could you imagine having 17 babies in four months? That’s how many critters have been born in the Tautphaus Park Zoo since April. The latest…

Summer has many eastern Idahoans spending warm days outside at the park, but parents are concerned about heading to South Tourist Park in Idaho Falls…

Idaho Democratic party caucuses met in Pocatello Saturday. The hot topic: how to get more involved in local politics. But as Jennifer Martinez, the…

An Idaho Falls newspaper on Friday reported the autopsy report for 21-month old Elizabeth Randall — who died in Bonneville County last month…

The Oneida County Sheriff’s office is making progress on the investigation into the triple homicide in Holbrook The victims were killed on the…

More than 28,000 children in Idaho live with their grandparents or other relatives. It’s called “KinCare.” Friday, Governor Butch…

Old barns are a favorite subject for photographers. One of the most picturesque and famous barns photographers from all over the world come to see is…

An Ammon neighborhood is on edge Thursday night, after a recent rash of break-ins. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said it knows who it…

Design plans for the Idaho Falls Event Center were unveiled Thursday. The facility will be built south of Snake River Landing. Since the city of…

Thursday the Pocatello City Council approved $47,500 for the monitoring of Native American petroglyphs. Those petroglyphs are near the construction…

Two women are charged after a prostitution sting in Idaho Falls. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police Department…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has set new guidelines for the missionary clothing. Elders are now able to wear lighter colored suits…

Authorities are looking for a man wanted in connection with a stabbing on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation last week. The FBI Salt Lake City Division…

The Rexburg City Council has approved a tentative fiscal year 2014 budget of $51,063,400. The proposal reflects an increase of $139,700 from the…

Two men died in separate incidents in Yellowstone National Park this week. A 73-year-old southwestern Montana man died while fishing in the park. The…

This summer marks a big milestone for one of Pocatello’s most well-known summer events. The Revive @ Five event has been happening during the…

An employee of the Tobacco Connection in Idaho Falls is accused of stealing $2,300 from the store. Idaho Falls police said Nicole K. Hurt, 20, of…

A salesperson wouldn’t take no for an answer at one Idaho Falls apartment complex on Tuesday night. Rosslare Apartments were likely targeted…

A fight between two families in the Hibbard area of Madison County led to felony arrests. The Madison Sheriff’s Office a dispute broke out at a…

Two women were arrested on prostitution charges in Idaho Falls this week. Chrishaunna Tolliver, 22, of Seattle, was arrested around 1:30 p.m.Tuesday…

Kids were finding fossils around Pocatello on Wednesday. More than a dozen kids came to the Pocatello Zoo for the first Rockin’ It With Fossils…

Many of our neighbors go to work every day at the Idaho National Lab. Regulations have changed over the years and safety measures are more mature,…

Miguel Angel Trevino Morales was arrested in Mexico Monday morning. He was known for his brutal violence as the head of the Zetas cartel, which…

Update: On Wednesday morning the Bannock County Commissioners gave the stamp of approval for the landfill staff to seek bids for constructing the…

Despite the fact that many people are looking for work, Jackson Hole employers are having a hard time finding new hires. Wednesday’s job fair…

Teton County, Wyo., is going to conduct business in a new way. County leaders have voted to adopt a comprehensive plan. The goal is four-fold:…

On Tuesday night our station learned a second west side Idaho Falls fire station frequently operates with a partial staff. Under a federal law,…

As the new WinCo in Pocatello draws in crowds since it opened its doors in March, the community is another step closer to seeing its neighbor…

The fire that caused four homes to be evacuated in Fort Hall was controlled late Tuesday night. The South Ross Fork fire burned 317 acres, said…

It’s been 20 years since the Chief Theater in Pocatello burned to the ground, but the sign was saved. Since then there has been a debate about…

There are still a few weeks before football season is upon us, however as Big Sky media day wrapped up Tuesday, ISU Head Coach Mike Kramer spoke to…

Idaho Falls overcame an early deficit and some horrendous base running to beat Twin Falls 8-4 on Tuesday. After falling behind 4-0 the Bandits used…

As of 7:30 Tuesday night, power has been restored to Rocky Mountain Power customers. Customers in Rigby, Rexburg, Sugar City, St. Anthony, Parker,…

This season has been difficult for Eastern Idaho’s farmers, and it doesn’t appear to be getting any better. There’s growing concern…

According to the American Heart Association’s Journal, salty snacks and extra pounds are sending blood pressure soaring in kids across the…

A group of dog owners is asking the city of Rexburg for a new dog park. When you’re as big as Atlas the Great Dane, it’s nice to get out…

On Monday the U.S Forest Service issued a notice to people visiting the Salmon-Challis National Forest this week to warn them of the possibility of…

We rely on our first responders in times of emergency, but imagine learning the fire station closest to you is closed. That could be a reality for…

It was a case of good news bad news for Idaho State on Monday. As preseason honors were announced, the Bengals did get one player named to the…

Day 2 of the National High School Rodeo saw several Idaho Cowboys and Cowgirls moving into the leads for several events. Garrett Smith ended the day…

The Chukars continued their hot streak on Monday winning its 5th game in a row and earning the first sweep of the season. Behind strong pitching and…

More than half of Americans take vitamins and supplements, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. From calcium to zinc,…

Students in the Jefferson County School District may face longer days at school, but a shorter week. The district is thinking about switching to a…

Idaho became the third state to join the Records and Information from DMV’s for E-Verify program on Sunday. The RIDE program gives employers…

Two people robbed the Maverik Country Store on East Alameda in Pocatello on Sunday morning. Police said Monday that the pair, both males, ordered the…

Nationally recognized environmental engineering firm, agCompliance, will hold SPCC educational training seminars alongside two different cooperatives…

There are so many talented people in our area. It is especially impressive when they donate their talents without getting paid for it. Local artist…

Emmanuel Jesus Granados is wanted for questioning in connection with a deadly Rigby shooting. A man was shot to death in Rigby early Sunday morning.…

A Blackfoot man completed 101 laps at the Relay for Life of Idaho Falls on Saturday. Brian Warner has a rare form of multiple sclerosis. He also has…

A Custer County search party has recovered the body of a missing hiker. The 55-year-old man was reported missing by his hiking partner Saturday. The…

The Pocatello Zoo is another step closer toward its plans for expanding and upgrading its facility. Nearly 300 community members herded their way…

Power County’s Search and Rescue team celebrated its 25th annual Salmon BBQ Saturday. Bob Sonnen joined Power County Search and Rescue 35 years…

Idaho Falls is on a hot streak as the bats absolutely dominated Missoula on their way to an 11-2 win on Sunday. Led by Frank Schwindel who drove in 5…

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says three people are injured after a stabbing in Roberts Saturday. Deputies say two juveniles from…

The Pocatello Razorbacks saw an offensive explosion beating Kimberly 10-2 and 11-6 in a Saturday American Legion Double…

Tech teens are loving a new app available on mobile devices called Snapchat. In a world of thousands of apps for just about everything, Snapchat…

Running is something the Thurstons have done for a long time. Travis Thurston has been running since he was a kid, and now he is passing it along to…

We have new information on the heated Idaho Falls City Council meeting Monday afternoon where members were discussing if the city should give sewer…

Landowner Stafford Smith says about 400 acres are being developed from the east side of Interstate 15 between exit 113-116. There are three phases of…

The comeback for Twinkies and many other Hostess snacks is rolling out early in some stores across the country. Albertsons stores stocked the Hostess…

Verizon Wireless is among the latest carriers to launch a new tool to help parents monitor their child’s phone usage. Madi and Jordan Wright,…

New details were released Friday into the shooting death of Boede Paul. In a press conference on Friday morning, Twin Falls County Prosecuting…

Pocatello is hosting choirs from around the world for the 7th Annual Idaho International Choral Festival. Local News 8 reporter Chris Cole attended…

tBonneville County will be a little more bike and pedestrian friendly with a new plan called “Connecting Our Community.” The City of…

The Idaho Falls City Council approved a $3,000, year-long contract with USDA Wildlife Services on Thursday night to manage the goose population on…

The work session at the City Council meeting in Idaho Falls including a topic in hot debate with the public: the geese at the greenbelt. The area…

A group that helps disabled vets by performing yard work kicks off Tuesday. Veterans Helping Hands was started by Marissa McKinney, a Miss Idaho…

The Bingham County courthouse in Blackfoot was evacuated for a short time around 8:30 a.m. Friday after employees thought they smelled gas. But…

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is proposing a $4 million project that would replace groundwater with surface water for the A & B Irrigation…

A Pocatello man was arrested at 4:09 p.m. Thursday after he attempted to escape an arrest warrant. Casey Roy Casper, 42, was wanted on an Idaho…

Our station’s own investigation has uncovered a months-long dispute between teachers and their principal at Stalker Elementary School in…

For those who do not yet have health insurance, the January 1 deadline to jump on a plan is rapidly approaching. Chairman of the Idaho Health…

The Idaho National Laboratory’s Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity team has logged 100 million miles since 1994. The research team analyzes the…

A man was hospitalized after a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot on Thursday. Idaho State Police said Nathan J. Hanson, 37 years old…

Construction on Highway 20 near Rexburg isn’t just giving drivers a headache. Business owners within a one-mile radius of the construction say…

Swimmers using southeast Idaho beaches have been complaining this week about skin rashes. It’s called swimmer’s itch, and the…

An independent investigation has determined there should not be any criminal charges filed for the March 14 police-shooting death of Bradley Wilson.…

Pocatello police have arrested the man they said has been stealing mail from home mailboxes around the city. Danny Early Matthews, 45, of West…

The Pocatello Fire Department was dousing hot spots and investigating the cause of an early morning house fire Thursday. No one was hurt. Assistant…

A power outage in Pocatello today left nearly 14,000 people without power for several hours. The power outage also left several major intersections…

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is focused on increasing downtown living. Executive Director Bob Everhart said he constantly hears…

The lights were coming on for Pocatello after an outage knocked out power for as many as 13,000 Idaho Power customers. Pocatello police said a downed…

A small plane went down in a wheat field in Blackfoot on Tuesday. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said the pilot, Ryan Blaser, was out for…

Now that summer is here, a lot of people are taking their boats, jet skis, and kayaks to any nearby water. If you hear a siren-like whistle, chances…

Police and firefighters put their lives on the line every day to make sure the public is safe, but what about the dispatchers, who send the emergency…

A burn barrel left untended is blamed for a fire that destroyed a house and three vehicles near Rexburg on Tuesday. Rexburg-Madison Emergency…

A group in Ammon has logged 28 miles over the past six weeks. The group of family and friends has crossed those miles by walking, running, biking or…

No charges will be filed in the death of a confessed killer who was shot by deputies in January. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said Boede…

The Bannock County sheriff has revealed more details in Wednesday night’s standoff, in which the man who confessed to killing a missing…

The Ashton/Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest has proposed a project that would change trail regulations for OHV…