Month: August 2013

There are currently more than 119,000 people waiting for an organ transplant in the United States. A local woman is one of them. Debbie Bulstrode would have to wait two years to get the kidney she needs if her friends didn’t step in to speed up the process. Bulstrode is very passionate about riding her

Pocatello police arrested four people in connection with a large-scale drug bust. Lonny Pierce, 24, was arrested for frequenting a drug establishment Monday. The other three, Joseph A. Knight, 54, Albert Adermann, 36, and Charles M. Ziebach IV, 53, were arrested on felony possession of methamphetamine. Police said this is part of a larger investigation,

The Idaho Falls man arrested Sunday afternoon after police found him hiding in his neighbor’s attic is back on the streets. Idaho Falls police responded to a convenience store at 1625 W. Broadway about a disturbance on the 800 block of South Skyline. A woman told police Floyd Gabriel Clayton, 33, started yelling at her

Firefighters contained five fires in the Malad area Tuesday night. A thunderstorm moving through Oneida County around 3 p.m. Tuesday caused the Eastern Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center to get reports of smoke from five different places. Here is the status of each of the fires: – Monson Fire: 25 to 30 acres, nine miles northwest

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with JH Kelly Inc., a Washington state construction company, have said the company is still owed about $25 million for work on the plant in Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports the company

An accident near Ashton Monday Morning left a 9-year-old dead, and many wondering what Idaho’s laws are in regards riding in the bed of a truck. The young boy was riding in the bed of his father’s truck on a mattress when it blew out of the truck, taking the boy along with it. He

Global economic experts came together to discuss how important world issues can impact the local economy. The Jackson Hole Rotary Club and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce hosted their fifth annual Global Economic Forum. “Everything has sort of a ripple effect, and a lot of it’s perception,” said Mike Sillman, a member of the

City employees in Idaho Falls may have to pay into their benefit plans for the first time. It all depends on what the city council decides this Thursday. Some employees, like police officers, say a move like this could motivate them to look for work in other cities. The city’s human resource office says this

Today the Idaho Health Care Insurance Board is launching its website for the first time five weeks ahead of its October 1 deadline. The website, www.yourhealthidaho.org, will allow everyone in the state to look at the more than 80 health insurance plans that will be available on the exchange. Chairman of the board Stephen Weeg,

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed is between Fishing Bridge Junction and South Rim Drive of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Park officials had earlier closed 13 miles of the road, but that was

A man died in a rollover crash on State Highway 22 west of Dubois. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said a 2005 Toyota Tundra had rolled and was sitting on top of a fence. A bystander quickly reported that the driver was pinned up underneath the pickup. Emergency crews lifted the pickup off the victim

Wednesday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States was a major victory for gay rights supporters. At the same time, the court’s decision really only directly affects same-sex couples living in states that allow gay marriage. At the moment, 37 states don’t allow same-sex marriage. There are thousands of same-sex couples who will

Ralph Lillig says his opinions come from a place of Christ-centered love. Both he and his wife are Christians, and he said she’s been called very vicious names over the internet simply because she is quoting scripture about this ordinance and the issues behind it. That’s one of the reasons he wants to put a

A second suspect has been arrested in the July robbery of a Pocatello Maverik. David A. Jaramillo Jr., 45, was identified through the course of an investigation in which the first suspect, Edwardo Lopez Wally Jaramillo, 47, was arrested a week and a half after the robbery. David Jaramillo had fled to Arizona, but detectives

One of the Siddoway Sheep Company’s herds 6 miles south of Victor was attacked by wolves early Saturday morning, killing 176 sheep. The sheep were grazing near Fogg Hill when herders heard a commotion. Once dawn broke, the herders reported seeing piles of dead sheep and two wolves up on a ridge. Most of the

A local rancher took a huge hit to his livestock after wolves apparently attacked a flock of sheep near Victor. The Siddoway Sheep Company lost 176 sheep from a herd six miles south of victor saturday morning. Most of the sheep were forced into piles and suffocated, while a handful were actually bitten. After the

Cord blood is rich with stem cells which is why banking cord blood became popular. Banking cord blood started in the late 80’s when a child was cured from fanconi anemia, a rare disease using cord blood. It gained a lot of popularity here in eastern Idaho within the last decade, but doctors say it’s

The Wyoming Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday on whether the state Legislature can determine the powers and duties of the state superintendent of public instruction. State Superintendent Cindy Hill’s lawsuit was filed in January after the Legislature and Gov. Matt Mead enacted a new law stripping her office of many of its powers and

Both lanes of southbound Interstate 15 are closed near where it intersects with U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls after a truck accident. The closure comes because a semi-truck overturned on the on-ramp near Exit 119 around 3:45 p.m. Monday. The truck also blocked the main southbound lanes. Authorities determined the truck is not carrying

Thousands of people are still not allowed back in their homes because of the Beaver Creek Fire burning near Sun Valley Ski Resort. The fire has forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 properties. Monday afternoon, more than 100 people in Central Idaho were allowed to return home. The fire is only 8% contained. It

Danger could be around the corner during the next couple of weeks as kids head back to school. The city of Idaho Falls is fixing crosswalks and signs to make sure motorists see students. “In December of 2011, my stepdaughter Makayla was hit and killed by a vehicle passing a school bus that had its

Southeast Idaho is on the move today as local employees are breaking-out their pedometers and stepping-up the Chamber Wellness program walking challenge. Today kicks-off the first annual “Pocatello on the Move” eight week challenge, where companies are pitted against each other to see whose employees can walk at least an average of 10,000 steps each

A boy riding in the back of a pickup died in the Squirrel area on Monday morning. The Fremont County Sheriff’s County responded to the crash on 4300 East near 950 North eight miles east of Ashton around 11 a.m. The sheriff’s office said Kevin Orme was driving the black Toyota pickup with his sons

A man in a wheelchair was hurt in a crosswalk in Blackfoot on Monday. Idaho State Police said around 9:30 a.m., Shane M. Mitchell, 25, of Firth, was turning from E. Pacific Street to U.S. Highway 91 to travel north bound in a 1988 Ford F150 pickup. Richard R. Williams, 72, Blackfoot, was crossing the

There are many people in our community who dedicate their lives to helping those with disabilities. One of them is Barb DeShon who uses her talents with horses to run Miracle Inc. “It’s horsemanship for the handicapped people and we deal with any kind of handicap: physical, mental, even social,” explained DeShon. Shaylee Cordova has

A fire was burning in a field near a Melaleuca facility at Exit 113 on the west side of Interstate 15 on Monday afternoon. As of 1 p.m., the fire, which had burned about a quarter of the grain field, was mostly out. It does not appear structures were threatened. Firefighters from multiple agencies responded

Wildfires continue to burn in the back country of Yellowstone Park Saturday evening. One of the biggest fires is about 450 acres in size. It’s burning at the south end of Yellowstone Lake. Fire crews are expecting it to burn toward the northeastern edge of the peninsula by the end of Saturday night. Some campsites

Fire managers are expressing optimism in their battle against a wildfire that has scorched nearly 160 square miles and forced the evacuation of 2,300 homes near two central Idaho resort communities. Officials said Sunday the fire near Ketchum and Sun Valley grew only about 12 square miles because of cloud cover the day before and

The Beaver Creek Fire grew by 15 square miles late Friday and early Saturday, to 144 square miles. Overnight, flames moved closer to homes and subdivisions in the mountains west and north of the communities of Hailey and Ketchum and the Sun Valley Resort. So far, authorities have issued mandatory evacuations for 1,600 residences in

An Idaho Falls business was burglarized late last week, Idaho Falls police said Monday. The burglary occurred at Vino Rosso on A Street sometime early Friday morning. The burglar entered the business through the backdoor and stole cash from the till. An employee discovered the missing cash and called police around 11 a.m. Friday. Police

The State Board of Education and a panel including economists and the state’s Lt. Gov. Brad Little recently acknowledged the importance of a solid economy and education system. “The No. 1. thing we need to do in Idaho is grow the economy,” Little said. With the need for large companies to come into cities such

Question 12 in our 30 questions 30 days series is about American Falls new head coach. It’s not the job he’s used to, but the new American Falls head football coach already knows how to be the man in charge.

The Chukars were down by eight runs before the offense decided to show up on Sunday afternoon. Idaho Falls loses to Great Falls 13-12, with the loss the Chukars fall to 2nd place in the Pioneer League South Division Standings.

The Sports Car Club of America’s Eastern Idaho chapter held its final event at Bonneville High School Sunday morning. The drivers are broken up into groups and given five opportunities to clock the fastest time on the autocross track. Cal Craner, the SCCA’s regional executive, has been driving sports cars competitively for 43 years. “Things

Bingham Memorial CEO Louis Kraml will do 100 hours of community service after entering an Alford plea for stalking in the second degree, a misdemeanor, at the Bingham County Courthouse on Friday. An Alford plea means he is not admitting guilt, but the judge sees him as guilty. The charge comes as a result of

Chukars Strike first, then not at all as Voyagers top Idaho Falls to begin three game series. With an Orem win Idaho Falls is now tied for first place in the Pioneer League South Division.

Question 13 in our 30 Questions 30 Days goes to Marsh Valley where there’s a big hole at the running back position.

A visit to the animal kingdom is a popular weekend activity, but have you ever wondered how South American birds or African penguins relocated to your neighborhood zoo? Around 175 million people visit a zoo or an aquarium each year, expecting to see animals they’d have to otherwise travel thousands of miles to look at.

There are sky high expectations for the 2013 Highland Rams. Boasting an experienced Offense, and one of the best High School players in the country, it’s State or bust for the Rams. Chris Renkel goes one on one with the man in charge Geno Mariani.

2012 came with a difficult decision for Century High School Head Football Coach Dave Spillett. He decided, his son Mason wasn’t ready for the spotlight of the Friday Night Lights. Now heading into 2013 Mason put in a summer’s worth of hard work to prove to his Dad and his teammates, he’s ready to play

The Idaho State Board of Education initially approved a proposal at a meeting in Pocatello Thursday night. It could mean more physical education requirements for all grade levels in Idaho. The plan would require an hour of physical education each week for elementary students. Middle schoolers would need at least 220 minutes per week, and

A woman’s purse was stolen in Rexburg in early August. Police believe they have the suspect on camera. She used stolen credit cards to make several purchases in the early morning hours on Aug. 2. The card was used in Madison and Jefferson Counties. Rexburg Police believe she is from the area. Anyone who may

Four people are recovering after two separate grizzly bear attacks Thursday; both within 50 miles of each other. Wildlife experts said in both cases, humans entered into bear habitat and the attacks were just the bears reacting. The attacks put the summer total up to three in eastern Idaho in just over a two week

The mother of a 21-month-old child who died after being left in a car in Ammon is being charged with a misdemeanor. Rebecca Randall, mother to Elizabeth Randall, is charged with injury to a child after police said Elizabeth was left in a car in June. When it was discovered that Elizabeth was left in

A crash blocked a lane of traffic on U.S. Highway 30 near Pocatello on Friday. Idaho State Police said Linda Scott, 55, of Pocatello, was traveling west in a 2003 Mazda MPV minivan. Richard MComber, 51, of American Falls, was traveling west in a 2000 Mercury Coupe. Scott attempted to make a U-turn to head

An early morning car chase tore through Idaho Falls on Thursday night. Just before midnight, Bonneville County sheriff’s deputies were checking on a stolen vehicle near First and Ammon. That’s where they noticed a man they’ve been looking for nearby on outstanding warrants. The man, Christopher Pena, 29, jumped into another vehicle, a red Charger,

Guns and jewels were stolen from an Idaho Falls business early Friday morning. Police said the burglar stole four guns and multiple diamond rings and silver dollars from Ross Coin and Gun at 390 N. Eastern. A complete inventory of the stolen items has not been finished, but it is believed the value of the

After a year-long deployment in Afghanistan, Ryan Lissau returned to the United States and surprised his children at their day care Thursday afternoon. Mercedes, 5, and Duke, 4, were expecting their mother, Cayce Lissau, to pick them up from Acorn Children’s Academy in Ammon, when their father walked in. They jumped up, ran towards Ryan

Pocatello and Chubbuck’s event center is on the brink of development. Officials in the Pocatello/Chubbuck Auditorium District say they could even break ground in nine months. So what we can expect and, more importantly, how much it will cost? The estimate from the Raul Cano, the Auditorium District’s executive director, for the entire project cost

Two separate bear attacks hurt four people Thursday. Two contractors who were working under the Bureau of Land Management were bitten by a bear Thursday afternoon, the Fremont County Sheriff’s office said. It happened in the Shotgun Valley area of Island Park, just off the Yale-Kilgore Road. One man was bitten on the hands and

Many of us know raising kids puts a dent in your wallet, and a new study shows us just how much. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will cost a little more than $240,000 to take care of children born in 2012; which breaks down to about $13,000 a year for 18 years. Working

A new store in Idaho Falls is aiming to help smokers curb their habit. The Vapor Door on West Broadway recently opened and sells electronic cigarettes. Basically, it’s a battery-powered device that looks like a regular cigarette but it converts liquid nicotine into a mist or a vapor that is inhaled. No fire, no ash

As the state enters the heat of fire season, national fire services are gearing-up their resources in southeast Idaho. According to air tanker pilot Kevin Hopf, there are only two DC-10 Air Tankers in the entire world. One of which, happens to be based at the Pocatello Air Tanker Base this week. This Very Large

The new Rigby High School is nearly complete. The school has capacity for 1,800 students, and more than 1,200 students will be the first to use the new school this September. The building has a communication theme all throughout, with quotes on the walls and a timeline down the main hallway. Besides traditional classrooms, Rigby

The Madison County Fair kicked off Thursday, and this year, there is extra reason to celebrate. Madison County turns 100 this year. What better way to celebrate the centennial than by having the biggest fair ever in Madison County. “We’ve been able to bring more people in and more vendors in, a lot of good

Pocatello police arrested a man Thursday morning after an hours-long standoff with police. Police were called to a domestic disturbance around 3 a.m. Jason Vanorden, 26, had left the house by the time they arrived. Around 4:30 a.m., they found him elsewhere in Pocatello — a house on the 400 block of North 10th Avenue.

A 1-acre wildfire was burning in the South Fall Creek area in Teton County, Wyo., on Wednesday. Firefighters from Teton County and Bridger-Teton National Forest responded to the blaze just north of North Fork Fall Creek Road around 3:30 p.m. after a motorist reported it, according to a Bridger-Teton spokeswoman. The fire was visible from

Idaho Falls police are looking into two business burglaries. Police said a burglar broke into Great Harvest Bread on 17th Street sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning through the back door. The burglar stole cash, as well as bottled drinks from the store cooler. Damage to the back door is estimated at $300.

The growth rate for the Pocatello/Chubbuck area is slow, but by the year 2040, about 25,000 new people will be living there, said Mori Byington, Bannock Transportation Planning Organization director. So plans for the expansion are underway, and a meeting was held Wednesday at the Clarion Inn in Pocatelllo. Sixty people were divided into eight

With the help of a grant, Carly Lauffer will leave for Japan Sept. 15 to study international parental abduction. Lauffer graduated from the University of Idaho this spring, and received a Fulbright grant to Japan in July. However, Lauffer is no stranger to Japan. After developing an interest in high school she decided to study

One law enforcement ranger said it’s the first time eastern Idaho has a unit stationed at the Bureau of Land Management. In eastern Idaho, there is only one K-9 dog for the agency. The other closest one is in Dillon, Montana. The K-9 for the agency is named Jordie. He is a little more than

Snake River Landing announced Wednesday it will become the new headquarters for Scientech. Scientech is an international company that provides products and services to the commercial power industry, mostly focused on nuclear power. Scientech is working with Ball Ventures and Martek Global Services for the new location. Next summer, they will permanently leave their current

People in the town of Jackson are being urged to lock their windows and doors. Police are looking for a man who they say is sneaking into homes in the middle of the night. As far as officers know, the so-called prowler hasn’t stolen anything, except for a community’s ability to feel safe. “We don’t

Unmanned drones are flying in places over the nation. Monday, we told you some areas of Idaho may soon be used for testing these aircraft. The gem state has thousands of acres of land used for agriculture and researchers said it’s the optimal place to research benefits and complications with these aircraft. “We have all

People living in Jackson Hole are weighing in on the county’s comprehensive development strategy. Commissioners for Teton County, Wyo., have developed a set of concepts on land development regulations. This week, they’re presenting those ideas as a way to manage community growth. The first of two open houses happened Wednesday in the county administration building.

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he stabbed another man at the Bonneville Hotel Apartments early Wednesday morning. Idaho Falls officers arrived at a Common Cents convenience store on South Boulevard around 2:15 a.m. after getting a report of a man with a stab wound. Officers spoke with the 63-year-old victim, who

A Pocatello man was arrested for excessive DUI when he rolled his car early Wednesday morning. Pocatello Police said Steven R. Foran, 32, struck a parked car and flipped his car to its top. It happened about 1:30 a.m. on West Benton and South Grant. Foran was not injured, but was highly intoxicated, police said.

After averaging nearly 10 runs per game against Grand Junction. The Idaho Falls Chukars managed only 1 run on 4 hits to open a 7 game homestand. With the loss Idaho Falls is in 2nd place with an 8-5 record in the 2nd half of the season.

The ISU Bengals women’s volleyball team picks up right where they left off. Finishing 2nd in both the regular season and the Big Sky Tournament. The Bengals were picked 2nd in the preseason volleyball poll.

In our ongoing 30 Questions 30 Days Series, here is Question 17. We head to Idaho Falls High School to see if the Tigers can improve in 2013.

The State Fire burning near Malad along the border of Utah and Idaho received additional help Tuesday. Fire crews out of Arizona and New Mexico arrived to assist the already thin and tired fire crews. Crews there are saying it’s about 22,000 acres and only 45 percent contained, and they’re expecting it to grow this

In the midst of Air Idaho Rescue’s busiest season, its pilots are training without even getting off the ground. Once a year for a couple of weeks, Air Idaho Rescue’s parent company, Air Methods, brings a simulator that they say gives pilots advantages the real thing may not. The simulator uses two power supplies, two

Diabetes is on the rise among the youth in southeast Idaho. Nurses at the Diabetes Education Center said from January until the end of July, ten more kids were diagnosed with type-1 diabetes. Today, 35 kids living with diabetes gathered together at the Idaho State University quadrangle to learn more about the disease. The PMC’s

Brody Harrison wants to buy at least 10 headstones for unmarked graves at the State Hospital South Cemetery. To reach his goal, Harrison is baking his own spudnut donuts and selling them. There are over 1,000 graves at the cemetery, but fewer than 200 of them are marked.“You cannot access medical records through the hospital,”

An Idaho Falls man has been charged with first-degree murder by aggravated battery in the death of a 16-month-old girl in December. Idaho Falls police arrested Antonio Marcos Bautista, 20, on Tuesday morning on a warrant. He was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. Officers began investigating the death of Esmiie Quezada on Dec. 30,

Idaho is having trouble keeping up with the 200,000 snowmobiles, boats, ATVs and motorcycles in the state, as each of them must be registered each year. Now the Gem State is asking for your ideas on dealing with this issue. After a legislative task force failed to come up with a simplified registration process, the

A group of volunteers is working to revive a local landmark. Cole Ybarguen, his friends and family, and the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department are cleaning up Keefer’s Island on the Snake River. The effort is part of Ybarguen’s Eagle Scout project. The volunteers spent much of Tuesday clearing weeds and brush from the

Search and Rescue units from two counties were called out Monday night to rescue a hurt fisherman. The Fremont County Search Rescue said the 59-year-old man and his fishing partner were in the area of the confluence area of Bitch Creek and the Teton River near State Highway 32. One of the men slipped, lost

Some Shelley residents are hoping to change a city ordinance to allow them to keep their chicken coops. One resident, Aimee Goc, told Local News 8 that she has been fighting for three years to keep her chickens in her backyard. According to City Clerk Sandy Gaydusek, Goc does not live in residential agriculture zoning,

Real estate developer Willard Price initiated a meeting Monday afternoon with the Idaho Falls City Council in an effort to encourage modifications to an ordinance. The economic development ordinance was originally designed to work with major companies with over 100 employees, who also have an average hourly pay of $15. “That doesn’t always fit all

Some areas of Idaho may soon be used for unmanned aircraft system testing. The Idaho Department of Commerce is leading the project. The Department of Commerce said there is no better place than Idaho for unmanned aircraft testing. The vast amount of land is one reason. Sarah Wheeler works for the Bureau of Land Management.

A fire started by lightning Thursday is threatening homes and livestock. As of Monday, it was burning about one mile from homes near the community of Portage, Utah. But the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said the State Fire’s threat to those residences is minimal. The agency also said there is also

People across Idaho had their eyes peeled for missing California teen Hannah Anderson after getting alarming alerts sent to their phones. “I think we all as a community need to be available to help locate people, especially when a child is involved,” said Idaho State Police Cpl. Peter Sibus. The new Wireless Emergency Alerts are

With the nice weather summertime offers lots of opportunities for people in Eastern Idaho to show what great neighbors they can be. This past week the Snake River Roaring Youth Jam gave local young people a chance to take part in music and other arts on the Green Belt. The annual even is put on

Here are the registration dates for eastern Idaho school districts. AberdeenSchool starts Aug. 19. Contact individual schools for registration details. BlackfootAug. 14: Irving kindergartenAug. 22-23: All others Bonneville #93Aug. 20: Early registration for Bonneville and Hillcrest HighAug. 21: Elementary schoolsAug 21 & 22: Rocky Mountain and Sand Creek Middle Butte School starts Aug. 26. Contact

Pocatello Head Coach Tom Harrison has a problem. It’s a problem he should be happy to have, he has two Senior Quarterbacks who could start for the Indians. His decision may take a few weeks.