Month: August 2013

The City of Pocatello flexed its football muscles today at Day 2 of the Rocky Mountain Rumble. Highland and Pocatello both big winners in Holt Arena.

The food you find at the fair is certainly a big attraction. At the East Idaho State Fair there are a lot of food vendors to choose from, which makes this year’s theme of “It’s a Feeding Frenzy,” a very fitting one. Year after year, people drive for miles to get to the fair, and

With every card swiped, every button pressed and every gallon pumped, we and our wallet hurt. As we kick off Labor Day weekend, we can’t help but think about that labor for your wallet, especially since Idaho’s gas prices are some of the highest in the nation. So how can you make the most of

For many people Labor Day means barbecue, holiday travel and shopping for sales. But as people take off for the last holiday of the summer, many businesses downtown are getting hit hard with locals leaving town. It’s no secret that downtown is home to novelty shops like Lemon Meringue that pique the interest of locals.

Here are scores from Friday’s high school football games. If you want to see most of these teams in action, go to localnews8.com/sports. *Idaho Falls 40Blackfoot 35 *Riverton, Utah 33Madison 3 *Rigby 19Hillcrest 14 *Bonneville 53Skyline 23 *Burley 34Filer 0 Preston 8*Bear River, Utah 31 *Snake River 20South Fremont 16 Declo 26*Sugar-Salem 36 West Jordan,

As mom and dad get older, the price tag on their care is going up. The cost of a year of private care is now more than $80,000; but there are programs that can help older adults maintain their health and independent living. The problem is that most people don’t know about them. One of

Idaho’s Hometown Hero is a medal given to outstanding Idahoans across the state for various good works. The Idaho’s Hometown Hero committee looked through 70 to 80 nominations, making this award one of the top awards to receive in the state. As provided by the Idaho Hometown Hero Medal committee, the 2013 medal recipients are:

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working to manage two small wildfires. As of Friday night, the Two Top Fire was burning along the Idaho-Montana border in the area of Two Top Mountain. It is burning 20 acres. The Mosquito Fire was burning 3 acres near Mosquito Gulch. Island Park District Ranger Liz Davy said there

As the Labor Day weekend arrived, many in the Idaho Falls area took advantage of their long weekend. From sticking it out at home to Yellowstone Park, people are all over the place for their three day weekend. But as many people fill the roads, there is one place that many want to stop to

Idaho Falls is home to many event venues, and a local filmmaking company wants to add another to the list. Chuverdragon Entertainment is looking to possibly restore an abandoned church to house an art center, but they need a certain amount of cash to make it happen. “We want a place for independent filmmakers, photographers,

Pocatello police have released more photos and information in two convenience store robberies that occurred early Thursday morning. The suspect robbed the Jackson Food Store at 1527 Pocatello Creek Road shortly after midnight. Police said the same man robbed the Pit Stop at 1309 Arthur Ave. shortly after 1 a.m. Police have released a more

Idaho State University’s Geographic Information Systems program is helping the Bureau of Land Management plan recovery efforts faster in fire-ravaged areas of Idaho. It takes NASA, the BLM and some interesting science to accomplish this, but in order to know what the GIS program is doing, we first have to know what GIS is. We

A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pocatello Thursday to distributing methamphetamine. It was the latest pleading in a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation called Operation Walkabout. As part of a plea agreement, U.S. Attorney for Idaho Wendy J. Olson said Marco Antonio Echeveirria admitted he made arrangements to purchase methamphetamine.

The 2013 Pocatello Indians may not be the biggest, or the fastest, but don’t tell them that. They believe they can contend all the way to a State Title.

Thousands of people will head to the Eastern Idaho Fair Grounds this weekend for the fair festivities; but with the crowds come some dangers. About 10,000 people live in Blackfoot and every night of the fair, between 20-25,000 people will walk through the gates. “It’s probably our busiest time of the year,” said Craig Rowland,

Today the Idaho Farm Bureau invited three state representatives to tour the Power County wind farms and hear the pro’s and con’s of wind turbines that have been popping-up around the state. Farm Bureau representative John Thompson said they support these local wind farms because not only are they environmentally friendly, but they also support

In the aftermath of recent fires, many people may be wondering what precautions can be used against these kind of disasters. The High Country Resource Conservation and Development Council invited surrounding communities to the its Wildlife Safe, Sound and Code Smart workshops Thursday. The council hopes to get people thinking before a wildfire becomes a

A new project is in the works to improve safety on Highway 20. The Idaho Transportation Department released plans for a new interchange and overpass near Thornton. The plan would eliminate current access by the Shell station. An off-ramp leads to 4700 South, and the on-ramp would require building a new county road. “I access

The lawyer for a man convicted for raping and murdering an Idaho Falls woman said police withheld crucial evidence during the investigation. In court Wednesday, a judge ruled in favor of public defender John Thomas, who represented Christopher Tapp. Tapp was convicted in Angie Dodge’s death in 1997. Thomas got approval to depose, or ask

Police are looking for a suspect who held up two Pocatello convenience stores early Thursday. The man robbed the Jackson Food Store at 1527 Pocatello Creek Road shortly after midnight. Police said the same man robbed the Pit Stop at 1309 Arthur Ave. shortly after 1 a.m. Police said the robber was armed with a

The proposals for new schools in Bonneville School District 93 may be put off a couple months longer. The district said it needs more time to get the information out to the public. A few weeks ago, D93 decided on two possible plans for addressing overcrowding in secondary schools. The first would be to build

Chubbuck’s Mayor Steve England announced today he will not run for re-election in this upcoming mayoral race. England said he was told when the time to step down comes, he would know. He said after serving eight years as Chubbuck’s mayor, and 22 years on the city council – he knew. England says he’s had

BOYS H.S. SOCCER**Canyon Ridge 4Twin Falls 1 F **Preston 2Burley 1 F **Teton 5American Falls 2 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Twin Falls 4Canyon Ridge 0 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL(MATCHES WON)**Highland 2Canyon Ridge 1 F Highland 1**Twin Falls 2 F **Twin Falls 2Century 0 F ** Idaho Falls 3Blackfoot 0 F

Millions of Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day Weekend. The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and at the same time, the end of tourism season. Tourism brings in millions of dollars to Idaho and Idaho Falls in particular. The city serves as a hub for travelers, but surprisingly Labor Day Weekend

Idaho State Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on Interstate 86 near American Falls on Wednesday. Allen Fingold, 77, of Galt, Calif., was traveling eastbound on the interstate when he ran off the roadway onto the left shoulder. Fingold corrected and came back onto the road, then overcorrected,

The Ad Council kicked off its Emergency Preparedness campaign Wednesday. It conducted a recent study that shows many Americans are not prepared for an emergency, with only 17 percent saying they are ready if a disaster were to happen. From first-aid kits to food and water, a survival kit can be the only chance for

Construction crews are getting started on a project that they hope will bring peace of mind to the people of Driggs. “Teton Creek itself is really an artery to the greater Yellowstone ecosystem — to the Tetons,” said restoration director Mike Lien before construction began. Lien and his organization, Friends of the Teton River, are

The City of Shelley wants its citizens to decide if chickens should be allowed in residential zoning areas. The city clerk said to have a new chicken code, the city needs to have a way to enforce the rules, so on September’s utility bill, folks will be asked if they are willing to pay more

In a closed executive session, Bonneville School District ratified contract negotiations Wednesday. After months of deliberation and a 10-hour discussion day last week, the District 93 School Board came to a decision on teacher’s contracts. The compromise raises teachers’ salary based on their years of experience and their education level, essentially giving back a “steps

Wednesday’s heavy rains still will not be nearly enough to combat the state’s tough drought conditions this year, which has been causing a rising problem with the diminishing water level in the Snake River aquifer. This upcoming legislative session, two issues will be presented in front of the state legislature, both aimed at bringing the

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Chubbuck Mayor Steven England announced today he will not be seeking a third term in the municipal elections in November. In a phone interview Wednesday, England said he made his decision for personal reasons, but primarily because his wife is retired and they would both like to to travel to see their grandchildren. “I’d like

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game drafted a 10-year elk management plan Aug. 19, and will be accepting public comment until Sept. 22. It is the first elk management plan from Idaho Fish and Game since 1999. It’s meant to help them establish goals with the help of elk hunters, landowners and outdoor enthusiasts,

People from Wyoming are pondering over a big question: How can they fix the budget for the state’s Game and Fish Department? Lawmakers, department officials and the public met Tuesday to come up with solutions. That’s why people came to the Travel Recreation Wildlife and Cultural Resources joint legislative committee meeting in Teton Village. “We

Sirens are going to sound off in Idaho Falls on Wednesday as Bonneville County Emergency Management Services tests the emergency alert system. The sirens are used in the event of an emergency or disaster, such as a flash flood or chemical spill. Tom Lenderink, the county’s emergency manager, said this tool is strictly for people

A property owner cleaning out a Bonneville County garage found a World War II-era hand grenade, which has caused a partial road closure. The owner of the property on the 4000 block of North Ammon Road placed the grenade into a 5-gallon bucket and took it to an open gravel lot. As of 2:30 p.m.

Voters in Aberdeen’s School District 58 have approved $275,000 every year for fives years to make much needed repairs in their schools. “I think it’s highly important, especially considering the state has completely cut our budgets,” said first-grade teacher Catrina Duke. Duke said the buildings are showing their age and literally falling apart. “In our

With school starting soon, most families are hitting up stores for back-to-school supplies. But with a large number of students getting ready for virtual or online schooling, do they still have the same amount of preparation? Many schools offer online classes or entire programs students can complete from their home computers; but instead of joining

Local kids are having a blast at this year’s free celebrate youth event. “You get to go rock climbing and go and jump on the jumping castles,” said student Bradley Conder. The event had informational booths, games and fun activities like face painting. 60 local organizations came together for the community. They hope kids like

A Boeing 737 going from Seattle to Houston made an emergency landing in Pocatello early Tuesday morning. The flight, which left Seattle at midnight, landed in the Gate City around 3 a.m. after one of the engines failed. Passengers said they could hear the engine sputtering. The Boeing 737 was able to safely land with

Jackson police have released a sketch of the suspect they said has been illegally entering homes and touching women while they were sleeping. The artist’s rendition comes after interviews with witnesses. Police have said the man has gone into people’s homes before the sun comes up and tries to get into bed and touch women

A new research building under construction on University Boulevard in Idaho Falls was evacuated Tuesday afternoon. A 55-gallon drum of sulfuric acid was being moved when a hole was ripped into the bottom. Most of the acid leaked in an area below the basement level of the building, so a Hazmat team blocked off all

From shop windows to street signs – driving around Pocatello, it is hard to miss those orange and black welcome signs that have been popping-up just in time for the first day of classes at Idaho State University. On Monday, 72 businesses from around the community came out to the Old Town Pocatello pavilion to

About $3,500 is missing from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The office found on July 12 that the money was missing over the previous 30-day period. In a news release Tuesday, the office said an independent investigation was conducted by the Tri-County Sheriff’s Association, as is policy when a sheriff’s office employee is possibly involved

Police said a Pocatello man robbed an Afton, Wyo., bank Monday. Afton Police Chief Randy Hadderlie said Donald Sample, 56, entered First National Bank in Afton shortly after 4 p.m. and handed a teller a note stating that he was robbing the bank. Sample, also known as Donald Sheriff, did not display a weapon. He

Four teenage boys set fire to playground equipment at an Idaho Falls park early Tuesday morning, police said. Officers were called to Esquire Acres Park around 2 a.m. for a report of vandalism in progress. The caller observed the boys damaging sprinkler heads and pouring gasoline onto playground equipment and lighting it on fire. Idaho

The Engineering Research Office Building of the Idaho National Laboratory was evacuated briefly Tuesday morning. A motor in the elevator control room caught fire. An INL maintenance worker put it out with a fire extinguisher before the fire department arrived, said Idaho Falls Division Chief Brad Pettingill. About 660 people work in the building, an

A local woman found a special treasure hidden in Idaho Falls. “I was looking for my great-great grandfather. He was a corporal in the Civil War,” said Elaine Johnson, who makes frequent visits to Rose Hill Cemetery. What she discovered in December was especially breathtaking. “There was this big old tree,” Johnson described. “I could

The Idaho Education Task Force voted yes for Common Core standards, minus one member from eastern Idaho. Madison County District Superintendent Geoffrey Thomas was the only one to vote no out of 31 members. He is against the standards for numerous reasons. He said a private corporation in New York City wrote the standards, none

On the first day allowed for filing, three people completed the necessary steps to become an official candidate for Idaho Falls mayor. Sharon Parry, Timothy Downs and Rebecca Casper all became candidates Monday, but the deadline to file is Sept. 6. Rebecca Casper, a business owner and political science instructor at BYU-Idaho and Eastern Idaho

The way local students are taught in grades K-12 will change this fall because of the common core standards adopted by the state in 2009. Teachers have been spending the summer learning about the new guidelines. Teachers will spend more hours teaching math and English because they want to prepare students for the standardized test

The cost of health care makes it difficult –if not impossible– for some families to get the check-ups and treatments they need.That’s where great neighbors in the health care industry come in. In the Upper Valley Health Care Facility in St. Anthony, Free Kids’ Dental Day literally makes children’s smiles a little brighter. Nine-year-old Z.K.

Private land owners can get funding to fix up land charred by this years fires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering special funding this year for farmers and ranchers. But the deadline to apply is Friday. The money can be used for things like fencing, seeding, livestock water development and

A number of roads were closed Friday because of flood waters. The only road closed is the Center Street underpass, and that is expected to be open late Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Roads reopen after being closed earlier: Those in Pocatello and Chubbuck concerned about flooding can go to the City of Pocatello Street

While most people dread speaking in front of large crowds, one Idaho Falls man thrives on it, competing against speakers from all over the world. Toastmasters International is a world-wide club devoted to developing leadership and speaking skills. Byant Pergerson has been a member since 1998. “We don’t teach you how to make the butterflies

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he tried to set a woman on fire. Police were called to the 100 block of Third Street around 8 p.m. Saturday for a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived, they spoke with a 56-year-old woman who said David W. Stahlke, 36, punched her in the face

Drugs and money were stolen in a burglary of an Idaho Falls animal hospital. Idaho Falls police said Monday the burglary occurred sometime late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Employees of Skyline Animal Hospital on Grizzly Avenue told police around 7:30 a.m. Friday that they arrived at the clinic and discovered the front door

Bonneville had a chance, the Bees drove down the field and scored a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead over Bingham. But that’s as sweet as it would get for the Bees Saturday as they fell to Bingham 42-7.

After a red hot start to 2012, Soda Springs saw their season slip away and miss the playoffs. Question 5 in our 30 questions 30 days series asks, Can they return to the postseason in 2013?

So there’s no longer a trophy, but Idaho State hypothetically won the Gem State Cup on Sunday beating Idaho 2-0. The Win over the Vandals not only propelled the Bengals to a 2-0 record. But also paired with Friday’s defeat of the Boise State Broncos, means Idaho State would win the Gem State Cup for

Hundreds of students gathered at Bartz Field over the weekend in attempt to slip into the Guinness Book of World Records. What started as a fun activity to welcome new students into the community before the first day of school, ended in a goal to immortalize the university. “I just went down and checked,” event

30 Questions 30 days series is down to Question 6 which asks if West Side can capture their first state title since 2010. West Side is a perennial District Title contender. But can they compete for a State Crown?

Flood cleanup is underway in Pocatello. The flash flood Friday left major railroad-crossing roadways closed down, essentially cutting the town in half. But Saturday’s beautiful weather made it feel like nothing had even happened in some parts of the Gate City. However, there are areas still affected by the flood, including the Center Street Underpass.

Less than an hour into Friday’s flash flood in Bannock County, half of Pocatello was seemingly underwater. That water made its way to Chubbuck and flooded dozens of apartments and homes. The puddles are scattered reminders of a night full of chaos after nearly 12 feet of water flooded Bannock County. 12 apartments in Chubbuck’s

Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal car crash Friday evening on Interstate 84 in Gooding County. The agency said 36-year-old Wirake Charles of Pocatello was driving west on I-84 and attempted to pass a semi on the interstate. ISP said as he attempted to pass the semi on the median side shoulder he lost

Friday’s floods in Pocatello flowed to one of the lowest points in the city. The Center Street underpass saw as much as 12 feet of water.

Federal Housing Finance Agency released the statistics on home prices. While Idaho has seen a 9.2% increase over last year, Idaho Falls saw a slight decrease.

The mother of a 21-month-old child who died after being left in a car has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. Rebecca Randall made the plea in court on Thursday afternoon at the Bonneville County courthouse.She was charged with injury to a child. The judge sentenced her to probation with no jail time. Paramedics were

An Hour long rain delay wasn’t enough to delay Idaho State’s First soccer win of the season. Sloshing through a wet Davis Field, Idaho State won its first game of the season topping Boise State in overtime 2-1 the final.

The Quest for 4 began at Century as the Diamondbacks look to raise another banner in 2013. Led by Head Coach PaulineTheiros and a group of experienced players, the Diamondbacks look to win their 4th straight state title.

Led by a team of talented freshman, Century girls soccer has revenge on their minds in 2013. With a motto Beat B-K, the Diamondbacks have State Title hopes heading into the new season.

The Worm Creek Opera House in Preston is in need of some repairs, but a nationally known personality will be helping out next week by already selling out the 250 seat theater in less than eight hours. The Worm Creek Opera House was built in 1930. The walls are the original color and the chandeliers

One of the fastest-growing counties in Idaho is increasing its courthouse security. Bonneville County Commissioners recently voted to increase security measures by adding metal detectors and X-ray machines. It’s a mixture of population and popularity; around 800 people go through the courthouse every day, whether its to pay a parking ticket or make a court

Sen. James E. Risch took questions at the Idaho Falls City Club on Friday. He addressed many issues including, nuclear waste management, domestic violence, the recent fires, and health care He talked about the allegations that he attempted to stop the federal government from deciding on the Affordable Health Care Act. Risch said that he

It’s one of the most anticipated events in eastern Idaho. The state fair in Blackfoot is about a week away, and vendors are already preparing for opening day. There are about 55-70 concessionaires set up. It’s perfect for this year’s theme: feeding frenzy. Fair manager Brandon Bird said the best part about the fair is

Chris comes to Idaho from Indiana, where he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in telecommunications/journalism news. While attending Ball State, Chris was involved with multiple student media groups, including Ball State Sports Link and News Link Indiana. As a member of WCRD 91.3 FM, Chris served as the radio sideline reporter for

Taylor Alward is very excited to join Local News 8. Taylor graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis., in May 2012 with a degree in journalism. While at Carroll, he played on the Midwest Conference Champion golf team for the Pioneers. Taylor grew up in Orem, Utah, playing and watching any and every sport while

Ido joined the First Alert 8 Weather Team in May 2010. Ido graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a B.A. in communications with an emphasis in broadcast and a minor in information systems. She interned at KIFI Local News 8 as a camera operator and then as a CG operator. She officially joined the team

Born and raised in eastern Idaho, Steve attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduated from Idaho Falls High School and Ricks College; attended Brigham Young University and Idaho State University He is extremely happily married to Mary Alice (Jensen) Cannon from Ucon, Idaho. They are the parents of five children, grandparents of six (soon to be

Kylie Bearse is the morning/noon anchor for Local News 8, but she’s often in the weather center or finding stories around eastern Idaho/western Wyoming. Kylie joined the Local News 8 team in June 2011 from Colorado, where she studied at the University of Colorado at Boulder and received a B.S. in broadcast news and a

Marissa Bodnar comes to KIFI from Boston, where she studied at Northeastern University and received a B.A. in Journalism, and minor in Cinema Studies. After graduation, Marissa worked on the assignment desk at New England Cable News, a regional network out of Boston. She started off as an intern at NECN, working one-on-one with a

Caleb James joined Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News in August 2011 from his hometown of Boulder, Colo. Caleb’s journalism career started at an early age. He began in management when he published his own magazine at age 8. Production was limited. It was printed at a local copy shop, and although distribution didn’t

Jamie joins us from Miami, where she worked as a news writer for the local Fox affiliate, WSVN. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in nearby Maryland, politics, current events and the media have always been a major fixture in her life. Jamie received her B.S. in communications from the University of Miami, double majoring

Stephanie Hale-Lopez joined the Local News 8 team as a reporter in February 2012. Stephanie comes to Idaho Falls from Lewiston, where she worked at KLEW-TV as the Palouse reporter and pioneered the station’s Palouse News Bureau in Moscow, Idaho. Although a Boise native, Stephanie decided to escape the blue and orange of the Treasure

Jessica joined the Local News 8 team in December 2010. A sixth-generation Texan, Jessica left her home state after high school to attend Brigham Young University on an academic scholarship. While she was in college, Jessica anchored and reported for the award-winning student newscast BYU Daily News for three semesters. She was able to cover

With a 6-1 vote, the Idaho Falls City Council passed the $185 million budget Thursday night for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. During the meeting, several city employees shared their displeasure with the council’s decision to change employee benefit plans. The plan would require employees to pay a percentage of their premium for dependents. Police Officer

A man with dementia has been found, Shelley police said Thursday. David Ray Fitch, 64, was found safely on the Snake River near Shelley by a Bingham County Search and Rescue boat unit, police said. Before he was found, Fitch had last been seen at his Shelley home around 2 a.m.

You can see it on windows, on doors and even on a roof. Bengal pride is off-campus as well as on campus. With Idaho State University starting classes next Monday, businesses around Pocatello have been busy rolling out the welcome. They call it ‘Welcome Back Orange and Black.’ “It’s a good way to show the

While many folks rely on their cell phones even more than computers, some areas in rural Idaho can’t access broadband on cell phones. “There is a statewide initiative, a test if you will, that’s going on, and it’s important for Eastern Idaho to weigh in on that,” said Stephanie Cook, program manager for technical based

A rash of unsolved burglaries in Idaho Falls has some local business owners concerned. Police are still looking for the suspects involved in four separate break-ins in the last 7 days. Aside from the obvious, like locking your doors, police said cases where a home or a business with cameras tend to get solved a

In an effort to preserve the serenity of the Yellowstone National Park, officials are making big changes to park policy. The National Park Service signed off on a decision Thursday to lower the number of over-snow vehicles. This new policy will limit the daily access of transportation group events from 318 per day to 110.

The National Park Service is turning 97, but you are getting the present.Yellowstone National Park said this Sunday, there is free admission to all national parks. Camping and other fees aren’t being waived, though.The NPS is having other free days, too:– Sept. 28 for National Public Lands Day– Nov. 9 to 11 for Veteran’s Day

An Idaho Falls man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a boating accident that occurred earlier this month. Christopher L. Fife, 34, of Idaho Falls, was operating a boat on the South Fork of the Snake River while under the influence of alcohol on Aug. 3, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said. The boat

The 2-year-old boy hit by a vehicle pulling a trailer Wednesday in Chubbuck has died. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. on the 700 block of Redman Street, Chubbuck police said. The Idaho State Journal reports the boy died shortly after being airlifted to Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. His

Are you confused by the petition for Pocatello’s nondiscrimination ordinance? What does the petition do? What does the referendum do? Reporter Chris Cole spoke with some folks in Pocatello who said they were told they should sign whether they support the ordinance or not. However, the petition is the first step in the process of

First responders in Burley got a call that an indignant parent found her way into Burley High School and started threatening violence upon the staff Wednesday morning. Within four minutes, emergency personnel arrived, including the Burley Fire Department, Idaho State Police, Cassia County Dispatch, and the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, among others. However, this

The former information technology director of Bingham Memorial Hospital, Jack York, has hired a defense attorney in the hospital wiretapping case, so there is no longer a warrant out for his arrest, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday. York was indicted by a grand jury June 19. He’s accused of setting up a wiretap

Teachers were busy getting their classrooms ready Wednesday afternoon, but they had time to share some advice for parents to help set their children up for success come Sept. 3rd. Wednesday was the last day of registration for District 91. A.H. Bush Elementary Principal Sarah Sanders had her hands full with parents and students. She

With the first day of school for Bonneville District 93 nearly two weeks away, teachers will return to their classrooms with contracts. Educators and the school board found common ground after a nearly 10-hour long mediation at the Hampton Inn in Idaho Falls on Wednesday. District 93 was one of the last in the region