Month: October 2013

Idaho State had its chances, but in the end couldn’t convert as the Bengals fall 1-0 on the final game at Davis Field this season.

UPDATE:Shannon Leavitt says her neighborhood was very nice when they moved in seven years ago. “I wish it was a nice neighborhood like it was when we moved in,” said Leavitt. “I felt safer with my kids running out to play, but when I go to leave the neighborhood and I see all that at

Students at Rigby High School prepared for their 5K Zombie Run Saturday. The track team filled bags with contestant numbers and shirts for runners. The school is raising money for its track team because of harsh budget cuts. Those cuts make it more expensive for students to participate in after-school activities. In the midst of

Saturday was just like any other morning, except Boy Scouts filled neighborhoods in search of donations. The Grand Teton Council Boy Scouts of America kicked off their annual scouting for food drive. Instead of watching morning cartoons in their pajamas with a classic bowl of cereal, Boy Scouts like Delray Calder decided to spend their

Cancer has become the leading cause of death in Idaho since 2008, according to The Comprehensive Cancer Alliance for Idaho. In Idaho half of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and lifestyle choices are one of the biggest factors. “People ask me all the time, ‘When are we going to

Here are the final scores of Friday night high school football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights,seelocalnews8.com/sportsortheLocalSportssectionofourapp. Preston 14*Pocatello 20 Hillcrest 22*Idaho Falls 28 *Calvary Chapel 58Clark County 12 Skyline 14*Coeur d’Alene 54 *Madison 28Blackfoot 20 Wood River 0*Burley 2 Minico 33*Jerome 45 Canyon Ridge 19*Twin Falls 32 Bonneville 7*Century 31 *Shelley

An ambulance was involved in a two-vehicle crash that blocked the intersection of Ammon Road and U.S. Highway 26 on Friday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., Brian Wood, 38, of Idaho Falls was traveling eastbound on U.S. 26 in an Idaho Falls Fire Department ambulance when he entered the intersection with emergency lights and sirens activated,

With local elections a little more than two-and-a-half weeks away, sample ballots for each city show all the candidates. But in one southeast Idaho town, the sample ballot looks a little empty. Blackfoot has six candidates for mayor, Pocatello and Idaho Falls both have four candidates. But on McCammon’s ballot, there’s no name under the

Many viewers contacted our station Friday evening about an earthquake they said felt like an explosion. The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 3.6, hit around 6:05 p.m. nine miles southeast of Victor. It was about two miles deep, making for a relatively shallow quake. We don’t have yet

High school students with disabilities got a chance to celebrate achieving their dreams Friday. East Idaho Technical College hosted a banquet to recognize these students as they participated in Disability Mentoring Day earlier this week.They spent the day with professionals in the area. Friday, students were given certificates of participation for their experience, a reward

The partial government shutdown is over, but that doesn’t mean everyone is happy about it. When it comes down to the vote that made this all possible, many people in Idaho have mixed opinions. Idaho Republican Rep. Mike Simpson has received some heat for his vote to end the shutdown. Simpson joined other congressmen late

Idaho’s attorney general, Lawrence Wasden, was in Idaho Falls Friday. He spoke at the City Club luncheon. He spoke about state law in relation to the federal government, which gave many members a chance to ask about the management of land in Idaho. Many say they want to take it back from the feds, but

Here’s an idea for Saturday night entertainment: Go to the Shoshone-Bannock Convention Center for the 6 p.m. showing of a documentary on Indian relay racing. In this kind of racing, tribal members race thoroughbred horses riding bareback. After one lap, they jump off one horse and onto another and race around the track again. It’s

You can better your community by bettering yourself. That’s what one Madison High School senior told us earlier this week. Holly Palmer, this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho’s Distinguished Student award winner, describes herself as a well-rounded nerd. Well-rounded, yes, and if keeping up more than a 4.0 GPA through Calculus 2 and Advanced Placement

The Development Workshop hosted a celebration of honest work Thursday, but one activist group is calling foul. If members had their way, they’d close programs like the Development Workshop. The Association of People Supporting Employment First believe clients of the program aren’t being paid fairly and should work out in the community. Experts at the

A man who tried to hide from police Wednesday afternoon was arrested while trying to break into a residence, according to Idaho Falls Police. Jeremy O. Johnson, 26, was wanted for outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants when police received information he was seen in the area of South Eastern Avenue. Police identified Johnson who ran

The gates of Yellowstone National Park opened Thursday morning after a 16 day closure. The town of West Yellowstone, Montana is slowly buzzing with activity. “I was going Oregon coast or here and I flipped a coin and decided here, and I just timed it perfectly,” said Velvet Hughes. Hughes said she’s on a once

At 10:17 Thursday morning, the bustling clockwork of Pocatello City Hall was interrupted by the sound of the emergency alarm going off. At the same time in Bonneville County, Bridgewater Elementary School evacuated as well. Bannock and Bonneville counties make up just a fraction of the 70,000 Idahoans who participated in today’s largest statewide “Great

A Jackson woman moved to the area simply to relax and be a ski bum after graduating college, but she’s acquired a much bigger role in her new community. Ali Dunford began Dumpster diving when she realized perfectly good food was being thrown out from bakeries and grocery stores. Ali doesn’t quite dive anymore. Instead

Pocatello police are looking for a person they said took advantage of a shopper’s mistake. They said a woman picked up a case of debit and credit cards after a Walmart customer left it on the check-out counter Sept. 23. Police say the person in the surveillance photos attached to this story has tried to

Workers from the Department of Energy’s Idaho site will not be furloughed. This includes about 2,600 Battelle Energy Alliance workers. “With the president’s signature late last night, this means that Battelle Energy Alliance employees working at INLcan avoid implementing the work curtailment that was scheduled to begin by the close of business today,” said Idaho

The case of a man accused of killing a toddler will go to trial. Antonio Bautista appeared at the Bonneville County Courthouse on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. He is charged with first-degree murder. Idaho Falls police began investigating the death of 16-month-old Esmiie Quezada in December after the child was found unresponsive at a

Rep. Mike Simpson was the only member of Idaho’s all Republican delegation to vote yes to temporarily end the federal government shutdown and increase the debt ceiling. “The easiest, most politically expedient thing for me to do would have been to vote no and protect my political right flank,” said Simpson in a media release.

October is National Downs Syndrome Awareness Month. And while there’s still more to learn about the disease, when Cara Lish found out she was going have a baby with Downs, she worried not only if others would treat him differently, but if she should treat him differently than her daughter, Sophia. “I found out when

A lot of people like to think they’re pretty handy when it comes to keeping our homes in tip-top shape, but as we get closer to winter, there are things people may miss. General manger of First Call Jewel heating and air conditioning Bob Bidstrup said he sees accidents that could be prevented all the

More than 40 local students got to try out their dream jobs Wednesday.It is part of National Disability Mentoring Day. Students shadowed and even helped out in many local businesses. “I like it all. I don’t have a favorite part,” said Kristina, a senior at Idaho Falls High School. She spent the day at the

DirecTV subscribers can no longer see KIFI and CW East Idaho. Here are some answers to questions you may have about this situation. If your question is not answered here, email us at programming@localnews8.com. 1. Why has DirecTV stopped retransmitting the Stations’ signals? The contract for carriage of the Stations by DirecTV expired at 11

Up to 5,000 employees of the Idaho National Laboratory’s three major contractors are still keeping an eye on Washington, D.C., regardless of what happens on Capitol Hill this week. CWI employees said they were told in a meeting Tuesday there could be a lapse of time between congressional action on the partial shutdown of the

One person was hospitalized in a two-car accident near Ririe on Tuesday night. Steven Lott, 55, of Idaho Falls, was traveling eastbound in a Volkswagen Jettaon U.S. Highway 26 trying to turn north onto 160th East around 7:30 p.m. Skyler Higgins, 40, of Pocatello, was driving a Subaru Legacy westbound on the highway. Idaho State

A man already facing a charge of video voyeurism after allegedly recording a child in a Pocatello Costco restroom is now facing 25 counts of possession of sexually exploitative material (child pornography) as part of an ongoing investigation. James Blatter, 35, of Chubbuck, was a Costco employee when a father said he caught Blatter recording

A Pocatello man was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with seven years fixed, Tuesday in the death of his son. According to police, on the night of April 15, 2012, Anthony Blake Viles was arguing with his son, 6-year-old Afton Allison. Afton pulled out a knife, and Viles liftened his open palm to Afton’s

Anthony Blake Viles has been sentenced to 15 years, seven of those years fixed in jail time, for the death of his son, Afton, on April 15, 2012. While there was never any question that Viles was responsible, as he confessed to the voluntary manslaughter charge, the concern was that it took him several hours

Vandals broke into the old Burton Elementary School in Rexburg Sunday night, but it’s far from the first time it’s happened. Madison County Sheriff Sgt. Mike Courtney said people have been breaking in and damaging the school the past several years. He said people generally break a window, and continue to damage the inside. “It’s

Idaho Power will no longer have to turn out the lights on its customer load reduction programs. On Friday, the utility company and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission settled an agreement to cut-back on the financial incentive stipend offered to customers who volunteered to be a part of the program. It will also allow Idaho

Getting food to and from the Idaho Food Bank’s Pocatello branch just got easier. Northwest Farm Credit Services’ regional office donated money to buy a truck for the Idaho Food Bank in the Gate City, as well as one in Boise. The truck will be a welcome addition to the few the Food Bank already

Boy Scouts are learning about the art of giving this week. The Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America are kicking off their annual scouting for food drive. They hung door-hangers around neighborhoods to put the word out. Scouts will go door to door collecting can goods and nonperishable food that people leave

A few people got a crash course on their health insurance options Tuesday. The Idaho Falls Exchange Club welcomed Idaho Health Exchange Board Chairman Stephen Weeg to explain health insurance options. Its been more than a couple of weeks since the kick-start of the Affordable Care Act, but the complaints about access and glitches continue.

There are fewer students at Brigham Young University-Idaho this fall than there were last year. In October 2012, the LDS Church lowered the missionary age for both men and women. Since then, the university has predicted a drop in numbers. That hypothesis came true with about 15,584 students enrolled this fall. That’s 678 students less

Liz joined Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News in May 2012 from State College, Penn. She is the weekend meteorologist and a weekday reporter. She recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology and a minor in information, sciences and technology. During her time at Penn State, Liz

More businesses are offering gluten-free options, driving the demand for gluten-free products is an increased awareness for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. Local grocery store shelves are lines with gluten-free pretzel twists, gluten-free bread mixes, burritos, pizzas, desserts and more. Everywhere you look, you see the gluten-free label. “I started going gluten-free maybe 15 years

At First look it’s a little funky, but players say the results are worth being teased by opponents. Its a growing trend in football that hopes to reduce head trauma on players.

A local gas war is still helping your wallet. The price war is in its fourth day and is affecting almost all of the gas stations in Bonneville County. It started at the corner of Yellowstone and Hitt Rd when Dad’s Travel Center opened about a week ago. When they opened the Conoco gas station

Social media is hugely popular for high school students, but one police officer suggests limiting access. The Treasure Valley officer suggested students wait until age 16 to start a page, and limit it to 200 friends. He says that could alleviate cyber bullying. Shelley School District is in the process of creating a social media

The Idaho Future Farmers of America Association, along with Alumni Association and the FFA Foundation are asking the Idaho Legislature for $2.24 million in funding. It has been 15 years since the state increased funding for secondary agricultural education. At Shelley High School, more than half of the student body is enrolled in some kind

Despite the chilly rains and cloudy skies on Sunday afternoon, Blackfoot native and BYU student Hunter Phillips and his crew made their way out to the Wild Adventure Corn Maze to withstandhours of filming. “Action!” the filmmakers sporadically shouted, followed by bouts of laughter, only to remind us these are still kids – no, college

A building was evacuated in Pocatello due to a gas leak Monday around noon. The building at 201 N. Main was ventilated, and traffic is now being allowed in the area. We’ll post more details to this page when they become available

The junior varsity soccer girls at Highland and Madison high schools show sportsmanship is alive and well in eastern Idaho. When the Madison girls were losing to Highland 5-1, Sarah Roberts, a special needs girl, bounced on the field ready to play for Highland. Even though the Madison girls were losing, they helped Sarah score

High school students got a chance to let go of some anger at the “Angry Pumpkin’ Chuckin’ Contest” in Blackfoot on Saturday. From corn stalks to pumpkins, eastern Idaho welcomes the new season, but maze organizer Richard Johnson said it wouldn’t be fall without a corn maze. “It takes us months to plan this and

Eleven men wrapped up a weekend of fly fishing in Warm River Sunday afternoon, but it wasn’t just a weekend getaway for a group of buddies. These strangers came together to share their battle with cancer. Men, by nature, aren’t exactly known to discuss their inner thoughts and fears, but at Three Rivers Ranch a

Idaho State picked up a crucial point in Big Sky standings after battling Weber St. to a 1-1 draw.

Idaho State got a crucial win in conference play by beating Northern Colorado. The win signifies ISU’s first Big Sky win in two years as the Bengals are off to their best start since 2005.

Most 5K runs are meant to raise money, but the Chamber Wellness program organized a 5K walk/run Saturday to raise awareness. Holly Sierra, community health coordinator for the Portneuf Health Care Foundation, said physical activity is a great way to reduce your risk of heart disease, arthritis and many other diseases. “It keeps your weight

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see localnews8.com/sports or the Local Sports section of our app.Scores from Thursday’s games are listed at bottom. Friday *Highland 61Skyline 14 *Blackfoot 24Hillcrest 6 Kimberly 13*Burley 35 Jerome 7*Century 31 Preston 12*Minico 13 Wood River 14*Twin Falls

Rexburg native Jon Peter Lewis, who appeared on “American Idol” and “The Voice” is back in town for a big production. Along with over two dozen other performers, they will perform a rock opera in Rexburg and Idaho Falls. They stopped in Pocatello Friday to give us a preview of their rock opera,”Deep Love.” So

Friday marks 20 years since the disappearance of a 9-year-old Challis girl. Stephanie Crane was last seen walking towards the Challis High School in 1993. Stephanie had been bowling at Challis Lanes Bowling Alley. The school is right across the street. Accounts differ as to whether Stephanie was going to the high school to watch

High school students may not realize it, but they have the power to make a difference for good in the world. At least, that’s the philosophy of this week’s United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner – Madison High School senior, Emily Magleby.She practices flute every morning for 45 minutes in school. “It allows

Idaho Fish and Game said it is restricting ATV’s and motorcycles to roads in 30 hunting units. It is called the motorizing hunting rule. Gregg Losinski, who works at the agency, said hunters can still hunt on their ATVs, but they can only do it from a motorized roadway that can handle a full-sized vehicle.

Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News talked to Rep. Mike Simpson about the furloughed workers Thursday . On Friday the only Democrat running for Congress in Idaho is speaking to us about the issue. Shirley Ringo is a state representative for the 5th Congressional District. She is running against Rep. Raul Labrador for his

As the partial government shutdown ripples through America, it’s not just workers in the public sector feeling the pain. Businesses near Yellowstone National Park’s west entrance in West Yellowstone, Mont. depend on tourist dollars. They are reporting major drops in visitors since the park closed on Oct. 1. Making U-turns at Yellowstone’s gate has become

Breast cancer is a disease most people think affects only women, but it can happen to men too. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, breast cancer will affect 22-hundred men in 2013. “I’m a breast cancer survivor, yes, men can get it too,” said David Taylor a breast cancer survivor. Taylor was diagnosed in

More furloughs are coming to the site. On Friday, CWI workers got a bulletin from Executive Vice President and COO Bill Lloyd about when folks will start getting sent home. Workers are being told to show up to work Monday. But cleanup operations will be suspended on Oct. 21, and that’s when some employees will

One person is dead in an accident on Interstate 15 near the Blackfoot Rest Area on Thursday morning. The driver of a 2005 Dodge pickup truck was traveling northbound around 7 a.m. and tried to pass a slower-moving vehicle, Idaho State Police said. The move to pass the vehicle was abrupt, and the driver of

The analytics corporation CoreLogic said home prices in Idaho Falls increased by 14.3 percent in August 2013 compared to August 2012. Some in the real estate business believe it’s the volume of more expensive homes that has increased, rather than price. Mike Hicks, owner of Keller Williams Realty East Idaho, said properly priced homes in

When the first enrollment numbers for School District 25 came in, the school board knew they had to take action. In September, they approved a property tax emergency levy for $441,000. Now, Superintendent Mary Vagner says she’s glad they did, because they would not be able to have students take Common Core tests without this

The entire $700 million abandoned Hoku plant smells as clean as a freshly-built home, with every single item unused and sitting dormant. But, the ghost-like facility will come to life once again when bidders come out at the end of the month in hopes to be the lucky buyer of the facility. Industrial auctioneer company

Today local business leaders from across southeast Idaho gathered at this year’s Working Women Business Symposium in Pocatello to learn not only the number of female entrepreneurs is on the rise, but there might be some bad habits most everyone can admit to being guilty of that could be sabotaging their success in the workplace.

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership in Idaho Falls supports hundreds of low-income families through their programs. If the government shutdown continues through next week, Monday many EICAP employees will be on reduced hours. As the weeks progress, more programs will slowly be cut. If the shutdown continues through November 1, many local families will no

As the partial government shutdown continues to weigh on people’s minds, some are temporarily out of work. With the fear and confusion that losing your job brings, it may be hard to ask for help. But Idaho Department of Labor Supervisor Charlie Prudent said unemployment benefits may be a great place to turn if only

A local inventor is rolling out a line of cosmetics that he says will make your whole body healthier. The line is called Eau du Visage. It is made only from ingredients found in nature, but developer Steve Sedlmayr of Idaho Falls said the most special ingredient of all is the water. He discovered a

About 2,600 employees of Battelle Energy Alliance will be furloughed starting Oct. 18. In an email to all employees, John Grossenbacher, Idaho National Laboratory director, said the reduction of the contractor’s workforce comes as a consequence of the partial shutdown of the federal government. About 900 workers deemed essential by Battelle for site operations, safety

A case of video voyeurism in Pocatello has many folks on edge. The Pocatello Police Department arrested James Blatter after he was accused of recording a young boy while he used the bathroom in the Pocatello Costco. Video voyeurism is the use of any image-capturing device to record images of someone without the victim’s knowledge

A lot of big decisions are on the horizon for the Idaho Falls Fire Department, including cutting back on the tens of thousands of dollars in overtime pay going to firefighters. Fire Chief Dean Ellis talked to the Idaho Falls City Council during a work session Thursday and presented his ideas to fix the problem.

One local theater is trying to make the government shutdown a little more positive for furloughed workers. The Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls has decided to start showing movies for the workers. The owner, Kent Lott, said he will offer matinee shows to give the workers something to do. Normally, Lott only runs afternoon shows

An LDS missionary from Victor died Wednesday in Mexico. A spokesperson from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Elder Colt Daniel Kunz, 20, died after coming in contact with a live electrical wire. He was serving in the Mexico Tampico Mission and had been in the country for less than a month.

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Wednesday on a warrant of lewd conduct and sexual battery of a minor 16 to 17 years of age. Idaho Falls police said the arrest of Dan R. Nelson, 43, stems from an investigation that began in early September relating to an inappropriate relationship with a teenage boy beginning

The analytics corporation CoreLogic said home prices in Idaho Falls increased by 14.3 percent in August 2013 compared to August 2012. Some in the real estate business believe it’s the volume of more expensive homes that has increased, rather than price. Mike Hicks, owner of Keller Williams Realty East Idaho, said properly priced homes in

Bed bugs are typically a problem in big cities and bad hotels, but are the bugs a problem here? Pest control services say they are. Tim Colling has operated his pest control business Colling Pest Solutions for 18 years throughout Idaho, Wyoming, and Northern Utah. He said he used to get about one call a

The Common Core Standards were the topic of discussion at the Idaho Falls Public Library Wednesday night. The group ‘Citizens Who Care’ hosted the event. The featured speaker was Idaho state Sen. Dean Mortimer from District 30 in Idaho Falls. Organizer of the group, Jeanne Olson, said most of the people in attendance have not

The Idaho Department of Lands has its sights set on a few buildings in Idaho Falls, in exchange for land in McCall. This has many Bonneville County officials concerned. They are worried that this isn’t an even swap, especially since the land will cut into taxable property for the county. The department plans to exchange

One of Bonneville County’s emergency centers got a face-lift. City leaders met to see the new 911 facility Wednesday. Authorities said the call center was out-of-date and could not keep up with more modern emergency vehicles. The center is now up and running better than ever with state-of-the-art equipment. Idaho Falls Police Department Capt. Royce

More and more high school students are earning college credits, but it comes at a cost to their local county. It’s because counties actually subsidize the tuition of credits earned at junior colleges. That money comes from a state liquor tax. Madison County has used all of that funding and then some to help its

There are dozens of foster children in Eastern Idaho waiting for adoption into a loving family. Health and Welfare workers have asked us to help raise awareness. They chose a very special young man as just one example of a local child waiting to be adopted. A trip to the Wild Adventure Corn Maze gave

A man was shot in a Paul potato field Tuesday. Rupert police and Minidoka County deputies were called around 2:15 p.m. for a shooting. They found Encornacion Duarte-Jabalera, 31, lying on the ground near a tractor. He was transported to Minidoka Memorial Hospital and flown to Portneuf Medical Center. He is in good condition, hospital

A man was arrested Wednesday after a high-speed chase through Custer and Butte counties. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said it got a call around 7:20 a.m. from law enforcement in Lemhi County that a red or orange Camaro had driven off from Salmon without paying for about $84 in gas. Around 8:15 a.m., a

A Costco employee was arrested after he recorded video of a child in a men’s restroom in the store, police said Wednesday. Pocatello police said James Blatter, 35, of Chubbuck, was arrested on a charge of video voyeurism after a they got a tip of the recording Sept. 30. Lt. Paul Manning said a father

The federal government shutdown may impact kids with free and reduced lunch at school. Right now, there’s enough money to pay for the lunch programs through the rest of October. But come November, students in School District 25 and across the nation may feel the effects of the government shutdown firsthand. “We get federal funds

With the government shutdown going into Week 2, the Department of Energy is declining to confirm how many Idaho National Laboratory employees will be furloughed. Viewers with connections to the site have told Local News 8 the furlough orders could come as soon as Thursday. More than a week ago, the DOE confirmed there was

St. Anthony is a growing town, and that means the need for new projects. A new pedestrian bridge follows an update to 12th Street West. That remodel added a walking path on the side of the road. “Pedestrians would have to step back out in to the lane of traffic to get over the canal.

The Bonneville County Fire District held an open house at Fire Station No. 2 Tuesday, in light of Fire Prevention Week. The district conducted station tours and gave safety tips. People were educated on what to do if a fire were to occur in their home. Firefighters said most fires start in kitchens because people

A Fort Hall man was killed late Monday night in an accident on U.S. 91. Fort Hall police got a call of a reckless driver traveling on the highway at a high speed, but the driver hit another vehicle head on before police could find him. Idaho State Police identified the reckless driver as Jody

Throughout the month of October, every Monday Eastern Idaho Regional Medical center is hosting “Mammo Monday.“ The event invites women for a ladies day out to receive spa treatments, make-up consultations and treats while learning about breast cancer and getting mammograms. Mammography is still the gold standard in breast cancer detection. Celia McKenzie, the imaging

Pocatello police want your help in finding a person suspected to have used stolen financial cards. Police said Tuesday the suspect used the stolen cards to make purchases from the Common Cents store at 1010 N. Arthur and to withdraw funds from the Idaho Central Credit Union ATM at Fifth and Benton early on the

Two Idaho Falls men got into a fight over copper Monday evening, deputies said. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Dwight Wilkinson, 76, and Gary Fichthorn, 65, were collecting metal to recycle at the Hatch Pit after it was closed for the night. The two started arguing over a pile of copper on the ground.Deputies

Budget cuts have led to the elimination of art in many of our schools but thanks to some great neighbors, all is not lost. The Idaho Art Lab in St. Anthony is a non profit organization where people can come and try out their artistic talents.It’s the creation of artists Kara and Dan Hidalgo. “It’s

Bengals begin 2013 on the road at three PAC-12 opponents. Coach Evans hopes experienced players will help new guys adjust.

Known as the only local Idaho product on the 2013 Women’s Basketball team Sheryl Bitter prepares for her senior season.

The Madison Fire Department is looking to expand its station that houses the Madison County Fire Protection District, Madison County EMS and the city of Rexburg Fire Department for $1.5 million. Fire Chief Corey Child says the Madison Fire Department is planning to achieve the expansion without taxpayer dollars. “We’re going after Urban Renewal money,

Sydney Mecham’s passion is 4H. Sydney is the president and secretary of her 4-H chapter. She’s been involved for years and loves it. “I just love the experience of getting an animal when they’re two months old, and then you raise them until they’re six months old, and then you train them and you learn

Diet and exercise plans often fail because they are not tailored to each person’s body type. At Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, pulmonary function tests to check lung capacity and metabolic testing can help patients better understand their body’s abilities. “We do all sorts of lung function test,” said Bob Hiatt, a pulmonary technician

Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland said he will increase security measures at the courthouse in 2014. “It’s society, it’s society making us try to have our employees feel safe at work,” Rowland said. Rowland says it’s important to have security at the courthouse. “The general public that comes in to do business with the county