Month: October 2013

Police are investigating a motorist who crashed into a crowd of pedestrians who had just left a funeral at a Boise church. Authorities say nine people, including a 5-year-old child, have been taken to the hospital for injuries. The collision occurred Monday afternoon on the city’s west side. Boise Police Spokeswoman Lynn Hightower said the

Drivers in Pocatello might notice the Center Street underpass got a big makeover today. This is the second year Old Town Pocatello along with the city of Pocatello and the Bannock Development Corporation came together to fix-up a decrepit structure in the city as part of an effort to beautify the community. Although the underpass

Every year teachers from around the state go into professional development for a few days. But this year was a little different for math and science teachers. They are becoming the students to prepare for an entirely different education system. A conference is held every year for educators to learn new things, find resources and

A traffic accident led to the arrests of two people Sunday night on theft-related charges. Idaho Falls police were called to the 1400 block of Milligan Road for the accident Sunday night. The driver of the GMC Yukon, identified as Alana R. Litchie, 33, spun out and crashed into a pile of construction material, a

A woman was caught red-handed in a car burglary, Idaho Falls police said. Officers were called to the 100 block of Pier View Drive around 7 p.m. The victim told police she came back to her car after walking her dog and found a woman sitting in the passenger seat rifling through her purse. The

The National Federation of the Blind held their fifth annual book fair at Barnes and Noble Saturday. The federation took donations and gave information to the public. The group said they want to spread awareness in the community. They say they want to encourage others who are blind to join the Snake River Chapter. Group

An Ammon man was arrested on a charge of arson after sheriff’s deputies say he lit part of a home on fire early Sunday morning. Just before 3 a.m. Sunday, Ammon and Bonneville County emergency crews responded to a report of a structure fire in the Eagle Pointe neighborhood on Willow Canyon Drive. Deputies said

6 Freshman look to lead the Idaho State Women’s Basketball team into the 2013 season and build off of the success of their predecessors.

The Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association wrapped up its 20th season Friday. The nonprofit organization started with three women and a couple of horses, but now it has 6 certified instructors and a dozen horses. JHTRA provides therapy for a wide array of people as old as 68. Many riders receiving therapy have emotional, behavioral,

Drivers who are frustrated with the confusing Chubbuck interchange can finally rest easy, since Sunday marks the final day before the Idaho Transportation Department opens those lanes and eases that construction before your Monday morning commute. “We are very excited about it,” ITD public involvement coordinator Adam Rush said. “It is going to improve efficiency,

One man was air-lifted to a local hospital after his motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed along US highway 26 near Ririe, Saturday night. Idaho State Police say the accident happened around 7:30pm near the intersection of HWY 26 and 129th North. Police say 20-year-old Zachary Newton, of Mackay, was traveling east on US Highway

A homeowner was forced to stay in a hotel after their house caught on fire Saturday. Firefighters responded to a house on the 1400 block of Scorpius Drive in Idaho falls around 9 a.m. When they arrived, fire officials said there was fire and smoke coming from the chimney and plumbing vents. Investigators believe the

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. Madison 7*Rigby 19 *Twin Falls 40Skyline 20 *Shelley 35Preston 7 Ririe 12*South Fremont 34 American Falls 0*Soda Springs 36 Salmon

A new district judge was appointed for Jefferson County Friday. This comes as a relief as judges said they have their work cut out for them. Lawyer, and now judge, Alan Stephens said he is ready to get to work. “It’s obviously an honor and I appreciate the governor’s confidence. It’s obviously a good thing

The Teton Cancer Institute opened its doors Friday in Idaho Falls. The center is an affiliate of Mountain View Hospital. It serves as a full services cancer center for people across the region. The facility will make it easier for patients seeking treatment to stay in eastern Idaho instead of traveling to Huntsman Cancer Institute

Catholic Charities of Idaho, Stevens-Henager College, Candlewood Suites and LaQuinta Inns & Suites are teaming up to help local women find jobs. On Friday afternoon, they held the event “Outfitted to Interview” for 50 local women. The event included three 50 minute classes, where women learned how to approach an interview. They also learned how

Seventy volunteers from across Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming joined a renewed ground search for a missing Oregon woman at Craters of the Moon National Monument Friday. They are looking for 63-year-old Dr. Jodean Ellliot-Blakeslee, who was last seen September 19th after leaving for a day hike in the monument. Her hiking partner, 70-year-old Amy

With the United States government still unable to reach a resolution, thousands of employees are out of work until a deal is reached. But the big question on most Americans’ minds for decades is once again surfacing to the forefront: Why can’t our elected members of Congress just learn to work together? Jim DiSanza is

A Fort Hall man was killed in a crash on US 91 at Border School Crossing, near Shoshone-Bannock High School, at around 9:54 p.m. Thursday. Idaho State Police said Vieto S. Appenay, 40, was traveling northbound on US 91 on a 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcycle when he was struck by a 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup

Ammon attorney Alan Stephens has been appointed as eastern Idaho’s newest District Judge. Stephens was named to the new 7th District position in Jefferson County by Governor Butch Otter Thursday. The position was authorized by the Idaho legislature last winter. Stephens, 62, was selected from among three finalists submitted by the Idaho Judicial Council for

BOYS SOCCERShelley 1* Teton 8 F South Fremont 0* Sugar-Salem 6 F *Century 6 Rigby 0 F Hillcrest 2*Idaho Falls 3 F GIRLS SOCCERFirth 0* North Fremont 5 F Idaho Falls 0* Hillcrest 1 F * Preston 3 Pocatello 0 F * Rigby 1 Century 0 F *Shelley 5 Teton 3 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL {Matches

After a successful show last year, a local band is getting ready for another weekend of shows dedicated to Pink Floyd. The band A Few More Bricks is set to play their shows “Echoes of Pink Floyd” Oct. 11 and 12 at the Colonial Theater. But, why Pink Floyd? Kevin Young said the rock band

Have you ever thought you could make a difference in your local government, but don’t want to run for an elected office? There are opportunities to serve on advisory committees. “There’s something out there for everyone,” said Anne Nichols, assistant to the mayor. There are 23 advisory committees in Pocatello. Those committees advise the mayor

In the first 24 hours of the health insurance exchanges launching online, there were 4.7 million visitors to the website. Three days after the exchanges open, eastern Idahoans trying to access the website said all they’ve seen are error messages, frozen screens, and technical glitches. Teresa Baird who is looking for insurance met with insurance

A group of neighbors is taking a stand against crime. They’re creating a neighborhood watch through a website called nextdoor.com. Neighbors say it has the potential to make a big difference, but they need some help. Shane Bush said things have changed for the better since he spoke with reporter Jamie Ostroff last week, right

With people hustling and bustling to their destinations it’s easy to cut someone off or offend someone. That’s exactly what Idaho State Police said happened Wednesday. State police said Tiffany Tibbitts was driving down US 20 when she became impatient with another driver. Police said Tibbitts passed the car, which was in the passing lane.

The Bannock County Courthouse is enacting some changes this week after finding one of its security laws was non-compliant with the state. A county ordinance enacted back in 1997 made it a misdemeanor for unauthorized personnel to bring weapons into the courthouse. But, according to the county commissioners, about three years ago state lawmakers passed

Events are between clubs on campus. Thursday events: 2:00 p.m. on the Quad: Powder-Puff Football for the women in the clubs to compete against each other. Men of the clubs can receive points for being cheerleaders. 7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom: A dance competition will be held between clubs. They have a one song opportunity

There are just over 1,700 full-time Guardsmen and women in Idaho and 850 of them were furloughed Tuesday. In a state of emergency, like a fire, flood or an earthquake, those who were furloughed would come into action, because the funds would come from the state of Idaho, rather than the federal government. Col. Timothy

The Bonneville School District 93 school board finalized their bond survey. It will be coming out on Monday. The principals at both Hillcrest and Bonneville high schools say their schools are over capacity, and growing.The school board wants a bond to build, but taxpayers will foot the bill. So, the district is seeking input on

One local principal embraced his inner fairy tale Wednesday. Discovery Elementary School in Bonneville County just wrapped up a fitness challenge and fundraiser. The 425 students were challenged to exercise 150,000 minutes over two weeks. The students smashed that goal, reaching 168,000. Among the incentives were popcorn parties and a free bike, but a sixth

Idaho is famous for more than just its potatoes after a website survey named Rigby and Ammon among the best cities for young families in Idaho. Out of the 63 cities, Rigby ranked second and Ammon ranked fourth. Many parents said from groceries to housing, they wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Security is high

Enough volunteers have been found for an upcoming search for the missing hiker at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, the family said Wednesday afternoon. Despite the government shutdown, searchers have been continuing their efforts to find Dr. Jodean “Jo” Elliott-Blakeslee, 63. She was reported missing Sept. 24, along with her hiking partner,

Federal parks are closed under the partial government shutdown, but state parks are not. On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation reminded people in the Gem State they can still venture into the outdoors. “Idaho has federally-managed and state-managed outdoor parks and public spaces,” said IDPR Communications Manager Jennifer Okerlund. “Our national parks

The partial shutdown of the federal government will have a direct effect on some services in Idaho, including the Idaho Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. According to a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on Wednesday, the WIC program has gotten funds from the U.S. Department of

The wolf hunting season is under way in Wyoming. Seasons in each of the state’s wolf hunt areas began Tuesday and end Dec. 31. The exception is Hunt Area 12 south of Jackson, which opens Oct. 15. Hunters harvesting wolves in areas where wolves are classified as trophy game animals are required to report the

A new study is going to begin at Idaho State University, and it focuses on children’s sleeping habits and if those habits affect substance abuse later in life. Lead researcher Dr. Maria Wong says Idaho has a high rate of alcohol use and a higher-than average percentage of alcohol related accidents. To her, this means

A Blackfoot woman died in a crash on Interstate 15 north of Fort Hall Casino early Wednesday. Around 3:15 a.m., Dorothy D. Harris, 26, was traveling northbound on the interstate in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am when she drove off the left shoulder of the road and into the median. Idaho State Police said Harris

A man charged in a Rigby killing was in court Wednesday. In the preliminary hearing for Emanuel Jesus Granados, the judge was to decide whether there was enough evidence against Granados for the case to move forward. The charge against Emanuel Jesus Granados was raised from second-degree to first-degree murder Tuesday. Granados is accused of

BOYS SOCCERBlackfoot 4Idaho Falls 4 TIE Highland 0*Hillcrest 4 F *Bonneville 2Preston 1 F *Teton 2South Fremont 0 F GIRLS SOCCER * Preston 4 Bonneville 1 F Hillcrest 1*Highland 3 F Wendell 0*Filer 6 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL {Matches Won}Skyline 0* Madison 3 F Hansen 2*Raft River 3 F *Richfield 3Murtaugh 0 F Jerome 0*Twin Falls

Yellowstone and Grand Teton are among the National Parks closed due to the government shutdown, and it may impact Jackson Hole’s economy. Jeff Roush’s store Wyoming Outfitters is full of tourists like usual, but it’s unclear how much longer that will last with the two parks closed. He said a shutdown of a few days,

Tuesday is the first day Idahoans can jump onto the state’s health care insurance website and start hunting for an insurance plan. Despite the partial government shutdown looming over sectors of the nation, the state was able to meet its Oct. 1 deadline to allow Idahoans who do not yet have health insurance, to choose

The Idaho Department of Labor hosted their job fair Tuesday. Although the fair was geared toward former INL workers, the fair received interest from industries as well. The department expected a turn out of about 250 job seekers, but a over 300 people looking for work filled the fair. Many believe the high attendance was

Cable ONE has dropped CNN and other channels from its lineup. In an email sent to viewers Tuesday, the cable company said a deal with Turner Network fell through. Other channels being dropped are Turner Classic Movies, CNN En Espaol, HLN, truTV and Boomerang. Later Tuesday, Cable ONE posted a statement in place of the

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Authorities said they misidentified the hiker who died at Craters of the Moon National Monument. Two women, Jodean Elliott-Blakeslee, 63, and Amy Linkert, 70, left Boise on Sept. 19 and did not return home as scheduled on Saturday. A body was found Wednesday afternoon southwest of the Tree Mold Trail parking lot. Officials at first

Good news for those who want to learn an instrument but can’t afford full priced lessons. The Foundation for Aspiring Musicians is a local nonprofit organization that uses volunteers to teach lessons to those who otherwise might not be able to afford them. Justin Gardner is excited about his musical experience. “I love it. I