Month: November 2013

Idaho State Police are making a more frequent number of drug trafficking stops on Interstate-86 near American Falls, while also seizing nearly 70-pounds of marijuana this past week alone. ISP officials said they have been discovering these drug traffickers during routine traffic stops, and ISP Lt. Ismael Gonzales said ever since surrounding states have legalized

A Mackay man was killed when his pickup rolled on Dove Road in Custer County Monday. Idaho State Police said Kolton Kimball, 25, was traveling north in a Ford F350 when he failed to negotiate a curve and lost control around 7 a.m.The truck landed on the road at the intersection of Dove Road and

With the Heinz plant in Pocatello shutting down, more than 400 people will soon be out of work. One charity in Pocatello said this will add to the increasing number of people it serves. “You get a hungry kid and you’ve fed the world. What can I say?” said Shirley Perez, director of My Brother’s

Here are the final scores Friday and Saturday high school football semfinal games in Idaho. If you know a score that is not listed here, email us at newsdesk@localnews8.com. Refresh this page for updates as the scores come in. 5A PLAYOFFS Rocky Mountain 6*Highland 24 Capital 14*Coeur d’Alene 42 4A PLAYOFFS Jerome 25*Skyview 61 *Bishop

Working tirelessly through the morning, volunteers emptied the old Ethel Boyes Elementary School on Brentwood Drive in Idaho Falls. “We’re moving all the tables and desks and chairs, and we’re moving quite a few boxes from the old Ethel Boyes to the new one,” said Braden Hansen, a volunteer. For first-grade teacher Eileen Bird, the

More than 50 neighbors pulled together to help one local boy receive his early Christmas wish. Since Sunday, the video of the neighbors decorating the Longs’ home has reached more than 5,000 hits on YouTube. 23002942 The neighbors donated hundreds of lights and decorations, while spending the evening decorating their home while the Long’s were

Whether its overseas or right in our back yard the American Red Cross prides itself on disaster relief. But it wouldn’t be the lifesaver that Americans know if it weren’t for its volunteers like Melissa Davis. “I felt I needed to do more. I needed to make a difference. I needed to know that what

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is raising awareness of the disease called Lymphedema, which affects 140 million people. Lymphedema is essentially fluid retention and tissue swelling, it should not be confused with edema. Many people who get diagnosed with lymphedema say they thought they were just gaining weight. There’s no cure, but if the disease

Here are final scores from Friday’s high school girl’s basketball games. If you know a score that is not listed here, email us at newsdesk@localnews8.com. Refresh this page for updates as the scores come in. Highland 34*Bonneville 50 *Hillcrest 47Rigby 35 SkylineBlackfoot PocatelloMinico PrestonBurley *Twin Falls 44Madison 25 *Idaho Falls 40Shelley 34 Sugar-SalemMarsh Valley Soda

It often starts with a single e-mail, written by a person who claims to be stranded in The Philippines after last week’s typhoon, and needs you to help them out with a loan so they can return to the states. “They don’t have access to money for at least seven days, and they’re asking you,

Students and staff at Ethel Boyes Elementary School in Idaho Falls got their first look at their brand new school Friday. The school has a media center, computer lab, music room and multipurpose room with a stage. It is about a third larger than the old school. Next week students will be out of school

You have seen the devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the news. More than 2,000 people are dead. Nearly 4,000 people are injured. Two million people are in need of food. Countless others are homeless. We are asking our viewers to help the people hit by this disaster. We’re working with radio group Riverbend Communications

A man with Blackfoot ties is seeing the devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Jeffery Hammett, who is deputy headmaster at a school in the City of Bian, said the entire country is affected by the storm. “I think the hospitality of the Filipino people is one of the things that’s known at

Jefferson County Prosecutor Robin Dunn will reimburse the county for all payments made to Dunn Law Offices for its handling of a federal court case for the county.The exact amount was not disclosed. Dunn and Jefferson County commissioners said they agreed to the action to avoid “even the appearance of impropriety.” The action came after

Alexis is a delightful young teen who loves having family pets (pugs are her favorites) and would love to be part of an adoptive family that has a baby at home, especially a baby under age 1. As a Christian, Alexis wants to have a Christian family with parent(s) who are open to her listening

Serenity is very bright, fun, loving and affectionate. (She gives the world’s greatest hugs!). She really enjoys cuddling and reading books with her caregivers. She is a cutie with large, expressive eyes and a bright smile, adults are drawn to her. Serenity loves music and dancing. Having the radio on while running errands helps to

Hillcrest High School senior, Makayla Cunningham wins the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award for this week. Makayla is a horse lover. “My favorite thing to do is be with my horses,” Makayla says. ” I love riding, and caring for them and working with the horses. Anything to do with horses is fun.

Former Bingham Memorial Hospital IT Director Jack York did not appear for a scheduled status hearing before District Judge David C. Nye in Blackfoot Friday morning. York’s attorney Ann Taylor told the court she didn’t think York needed to be there. York has been charged with three felony counts of interception of wire or oral

Boise-based opera company Opera Idaho performed “The Marriage of Figaro” in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center Thursday night. If you missed this opera, there will still be a chance to hear hopefuls audition for the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday. Four Met hopefuls will compete in regional auditions Saturday, along

Thursday is World Diabetes Day. For the first time in Idaho Falls, an awards celebration was held for people living with diabetes. Decades ago when people were diagnosed with diabetes, the life expectancy was a few days to a few years. The awards given out Thursday symbolized how far modern medicine has come and the

The Idaho National Lab has found a cheaper way to fuel its bus fleet — which could mean big savings on fuel prices for everyday drivers. The INL bus fleet took a step forward into the future at the new Blu natural gas station with a ribbon-cutting Thursday. Blu’s executive vice president of sales and

It started with Black Friday, and now, many major retailers are going a step further and opening on Thanksgiving Day. But it has many upset. “I work in a specialty store, so that means if our big competitors (are) opening, we are a big competitor too, so we have to open also,” said Saida Brown,

The Heinz plant in Pocatello is closing its doors. The facility, which employs 410 people, will join two other Heinz locations in having its production shifted to existing factories in the U.S. and Canada within the next six to eight months. “Our decision to consolidate manufacturing across North America is a critical step in our

Chubbuck and Pocatello police have arrested three persons in connection with a spree of vehicle burglaries and car thefts Wednesday. Jacob Quarve, 22, of Pocatello, was charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and possession of a controlled substance. Quarve was also charged with burglary in Pocatello. Rachel Citso, 22, of Pocatello, was charged with

Someone drove a vehicle into a Chubbuck pet store and stole puppies late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Police said the vehicle was driven into the front doors of McKee’s Pet Store. The burglar or burglars removed four Pomeranian puppies from their kennels and left. Police said the puppies may be sold online or

A Pocatello police K9 found a suspected burglar hiding in the trunk of a car early Thursday. Police were called to Shaw Auto Parts shortly after midnight after they received two alarms from the main offices.Officers saw a man inside the fenced area next to the offices at 1445 N. First Street. According to reports,

A Pocatello man was charged with a felony of sexual battery of a 16-year-old girl. Pocatello police Lt. Paul Manning said Wednesday that Christopher Warren Wilcutt, 25, was charged as part of an investigation that began May 26. According to police, Wilcutt was with two females at a mutual friend’s house in the 1300 block

Del Monte Meats in Pocatello has had complaints made by a neighbor who wished to not be identified. Many of the complaints were serious, including an accusation of slaughtering animals on-site. The neighbor said the problems have been ongoing for years, and has turned Del Monte in to Pocatello Code Enforcement, but there haven’t been

The City of Idaho Falls has big plans for its Greenbelt, but before those plans go any further, it’s asking the public for ideas and input. Greg A. Weitzel, director of the Division of Parks and Recreation, said the greenbelt is due for an upgrade. “Twenty-five years ago, the city did a master plan for

One Jefferson County animal clinic has treated six dogs hit by cars this week. It leaves some people wondering if dogs are being hit on purpose. Some worry a drivers are seeing it as a game, and the bigger the dog, the more points. Ace is a golden retriever puppy and one of at least

“Bless Me Ultima” tells the coming-of-age story of a boy, but that’s not what has parents at Teton High School outraged. “A lot of sexual things in there. Things that I just didn’t want my child to read,” said parent Shaylee Kearsley. After days of backlash from angry parents, Principal Frank Mello says he’s taken

Electric cars haven’t reached the same popularity in east Idaho as it has in other parts of the country. It may be due to the hassle of plugging in the car or the fact that it’s practically useless if you forget to charge it. With the help of the Idaho National Laboratory, a company called

Two female LDS missionaries were attacked by Albanian terrorists in Kosovo on Wednesday. “We can confirm two sister missionaries were beaten in Kosovo and have been moved out of the area,” Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Cody Craynor told media in Salt Lake City. “Gratefully, they are making a full recovery.”We will

The final path has been decided for the Gateway West Project, which will build a 1,000 mile-long, 500,000 volt transmission line through Wyoming and Idaho. With 44 counties in Idaho, 16 will see this transmission line. But many who live in Power and Cassia counties are unhappy with the decision — 80 percent of the

The Idaho National Laboratory has eliminated just under 20 support positions. INL Communications and Governmental Affairs spokesperson Misty Benjamin said all were employees of business functions that support INL operations, mostly at the INL’s Idaho Falls offices. The cutback is directly related to reduced work scope from the U.S. Army at SMC. The Specific Manufacturing

After more than a century, a Civil War monument was re-dedicated at Rose Hill Cemetery on Monday. The monument was hidden behind decades of growth. Weeds covered the whole thing until one woman’s curiosity led to the rededication. “My great-great grandfather, who was a corporal in the 10th Iowa infantry, was buried right next to

Have you been mudding lately? Have you ever done it on accident? One county says people are doing it on accident more often. Dirt roads may look harmless, but add some rain and snow and conditions could become dangerous. Fremont County Search and Rescue Commander Brett Mackert said people don’t think about this before they

The Idaho insurance exchange board met in Boise behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was held because former board member Frank Chan was given a $375,000 no-bid technology contract last month. The contract with Chan was cancelled not long after, but a private lawyer investigated Executive Director Amy Dowd’s decision to give him the

Doctors said screening kids for developmental problems can help detect some serious issues early. But a study released this week shows less than 30 percent of kids in Idaho get screened. The screenings take place in clinics or in pediatricians’ offices. There are many different types of screening. The American Academy of Pediatrics said kids

An inmate at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center has tested positive for Hepatitis A. The Idaho Department of Corrections said the inmate arrived at the facility on October 31. Out of caution, they said they’re suspending people from visiting the 90 inmates assigned to Unit 2. They are also suspending inmate transfers in and out

When the Bonneville District 93 School Board meets Wednesday night, it will decide if Bonneville High School can start a Gay-Straight Alliance. The club has been controversial in the past, and it is something D93 Superintendent Chuck Shackett has heard before. When he was a principal in Salt Lake City, his high school wanted to

Bonneville School District 93’s Chuck Shackett will be honored as a 2014 Superintendent of the Year. The award comes from the Idaho Association of School Administrators. Shackett was nominated by Cloverdale Elementary Principal Jeanne Johnson. He says the credit really goes to everyone else in the district. “It’s not me, it’s the people that are

A spokesperson for the FBI said Tuesday the agency is helping in the investigation of the Chubbuck church vandalism. Chubbuck police said the investigation started when three LDS churches were spraypainted with vulgar language and images. The FBI is not saying this is a hate crime investigation. The churches were tagged last week on Wednesday

Roberts Elementary School celebrated the 95th birthday of its librarian, Lavern Tomchak, Monday afternoon. Tomchak has been the school’s librarian for 20 years, but she’s been working with children far longer. In fact, many of the students’ grandparents rode the school bus she used to drive. Tomchak was born Nov. 11, 1918, the day World

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at the Rexburg Police Department’s shooting range. The range is on Highway 33, west of Rexburg near the Jefferson County line. The theft was reported around 11:20 p.m. Monday. According to Sheriff’s Office Captain Bruce Bowler, two buildings were broken into, including a training room and

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has given final approval to the route of the proposed 990-mile high-voltage Gateway West Transmission Line project. A final record of decision is to be published Thursday. The 1,500 megawatt line will transmit electricity through southern Wyoming and southern Idaho. It will begin near Glenrock, Wyo., and end at the

Mrs. Powell’s bakery has been a part of Ammon for nearly the past decade, but they could be closing if a new owner doesn’t buy it. The owners said they will sell the bakery by the end of the year. Employees and customers say it will be a real loss for the community if the

A new store that is all about healthier living is opening Tuesday. The new store is called Natural Groceries and is located on 17th Street. The store is providing a better and more affordable lifestyle for people in Idaho Falls. Store managers said eating healthy is more than just tofu and wheat grass. They offer

An Ammon girl got a heartwarming surprise at school this Veterans Day. Her military uncle arrived from Afghanistan and decided to surprise her. Taylor Sato is a fourth-grader at Woodland Hills Elementary in Ammon. The school held an assembly Monday to honor veterans. Sato was asked to start the assembly by reading cue cards given

The Idaho State Board of Education is jumping on a national initiative to have every high school senior apply for a post-secondary program. It’s called College Application Week, and Idaho is testing out its pilot program in 18 high schools statewide. “It’s pretty stressful, seeing if you will make it or not make it,” said

Except for a few run-off races the city elections are over, but did you ever wonder what it takes to put it all together? We may take them for granted – the army of poll workers, without whom these elections would not be possible. In precinct after precinct the polls are manned by patriotic citizens

Police have seized more than 50 pounds of marijuana in two traffic stops in Power County. On Monday just before 9 a.m., Idaho State Police and a Blackfoot city K9 unit conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 86 near American Falls in Power County. The driver, Danny Goddard, 37, of Valley Springs, Calif., was traveling

The suspect in an Idaho Falls stabbing died in a crash near Ririe early Monday. Idaho State Police said around 3 a.m., Tay W. Misseldine, 23, of Idaho Falls was eastbound on U.S. Highway 26 at the intersection with 115th East when he drifted off the right shoulder and overcorrected to the left, causing the

Luke Jones joined the Local News 8 and Eyewitness News team as a reporter in October 2013. He joins us from Neighborhood Network News in Boston, where he served as a reporter for two years while attending Boston University. During his more than eight years as a reporter, Luke has covered a wide range of

Jay was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and lived there throughout his childhood and high school years. He got his first broadcast training at Brigham Young University where he was a news anchor for both KBYU-FM and KBYU-TV. Jay graduated with a degree in broadcast communications. Jay’s first job after college was in Twin Falls, Idaho,

Todd returns to Idaho and joins Channel 3 Eyewitness News from KVOA News 4 in Tucson, Ariz., where he was the weekend weather anchor and weekday reporter. Prior to that, he was also a morning anchor and weathercaster for KVOA. Previously, Todd worked in Idaho Falls for more than eight years as a reporter, weathercaster,

Chris Cole, who was born and raised in Pocatello, cares about what’s happening around his home Chris graduated from Idaho State University in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication, emphasis in broadcast, with a minor in political science. He was trained to be a multimedia journalist, so essentially he can do

Dan joined our news team in March 2012. After going to college at the University of Minnesota and eventually graduating with honors from the University of Florida, he worked at the ABC affiliate in Gainesville, Fla., as a reporter, as well as anchoring news, weather and sports. As a student, he did several internships studied

People would often find Kaitlin, a Southern California native, roaming about her neighborhood with her parents’ 1991 camcorder. She is still just as curious as her 5-year old self, only now she carries around a slightly bigger camera. Kaitlin is a graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, where she majored in broadcast

Jeff Landers took over as sports director of the KIFI and KIDK news team in March 2011. He comes to Idaho from northeast Michigan, where he spent a year and a half as a sports anchor/reporter at WBKB-TV in Alpena. And no, he is not a Michigan Wolverines fan. Originally from upstate New York, Jeff

Tatevik Aprikyan joins Local News 8 from her hometown of Seattle and is thrilled to fulfill her dream of being a reporter. Tatevik moved to Seattle when she was 5 years old from Yerevan, Armenia. She speaks Armenian, Russian, French and English. Before moving to Idaho, Tatevik worked as an intern for KING-TV in Seattle

Why not start the winter with a little more than reindeer games? If you’re on a tight budget, you may want to hit up the annual ski sale put on by the Idaho Falls Ski Club and the Kelly Club Ski Team. From snowboards to skis, they have it all. If you have no idea

The Carlsons were devastated to hear of the destruction in the Philippines, where their 20-year-old son, Joseph, is serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I have had five boys serve missions, and I’ve never been afraid once, and I was afraid yesterday during the day because I hadn’t

No matter the adversity of the 2013 Men’s Basketball season, Junior Center Ajak Magot can handle it. Just the fact he’s alive and able to get his degree is a victory. Part 1 of our Sports Line Special Feature. Part 2 will air during Sports Line on November 15th.

Christmas is still a month away, but the holiday is coming early for one local house notorious for its extravagant light show. Brad Winters has been putting up an abundance of Christmas lights since he was nearly eight years old. With almost 40,000 lights strung along the Winters’ Chubbuck home on Sawtooth Street, it’s like

Down 28-7, Idaho State did all it could to come back against the Vikings of Portland State. Unfortunately the comeback fell short as ISU loses in its final home game 38-31

Shelley continued its dominance of the 3-A football class beating Snake River 26-0 Saturday.

It’s become an international news story that started in Pocatello. Pocatello High School girls basketball coach Laraine Cook was fired over a Facebook photo where her fiance had his hand on her breast. But there are people showing their support by hitting the Web and adding their name to a petition on Change.org (see http://chn.ge/1fsVwIU).

Here are the final scores of Thursday, Friday and Saturday night high school football playoff games in Idaho. The single local Wyoming playoff game this week is listed at bottom. Watch highlights of many of these games at http://localnews8.com/sports and the sports section of the app. Idaho: 5A PLAYOFFS *Capital 70Idaho Falls 40 *Highland 37Mountain

Over a grassy course, up and down hills, and winding their way through trees, cyclists of all ages rode through Freeman Park Saturday as part of the first Idaho Falls Blue Goose Cyclocross. “We’re gonna have some obstacles…that people have to get off their bikes, cross over the obstacles, hop back on their bikes and

The Idaho Falls Aquatic Center could be getting an $80,000 renovation in December. The center is nearly three decades old and needs to be upgraded to be more compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act . “The winter is a great time to come to the aquatic center,” said P.J. Holm from the Department of

Idaho is finding the right formula for maintaining roads during the winter. According to ITS International, the technology used by the Idaho Transportation Department is one of the best in America. ITD is being recognized for cameras it has placed throughout the state. There are about 112 in all, and 22 of them are in

It’s a crime of opportunity, and opportunity’s been presenting itself an awful lot lately. There were a total of 120 break-ins in the last four months. Compare that to only 70 break-ins during the first six months of the year. As the holidays approach, police say they’ll likely see an increase in these crimes. “People

School District 25 is now speaking out about the firing of the former Pocatello High School girl’s basketball coach. Laraine Cook was fired after a photograph appeared on Facebook showing her boyfriend touching her chest. But now the district is saying it had a legal obligation to report the photo. Officials said under the Code

A missing 74-year-old hunter has been found, Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde said. Wilde said the man’s truck had problems in the Brockman-McCoy Creek area south of Idaho Falls. The man, believed to be from near Preston, was expected home Thursday night.Authorities started to look for him around noon Friday and used a search plane.

Searchers located an airplane that went missing on Wednesday and officials in west-central Idaho confirmed that all three on board were killed. The Cessna 206 single-engine airplane took off from McCall on Wednesday bound for the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. An Idaho National Guard crew located the wreckage on the side of

A new report from the Idaho State Department of Education predicts how students will perform with the more rigorous Common Core standards. The results show about 30 to 40 percent of students will perform at grade level in reading and math. “The first year we expect to see a dip, we really do,” said Rodd

Federal research indicates grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem have a varied diet and are minimally affected by a decrease in the number of whitebark pine trees. The findings were presented Thursday at a meeting of the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. The subcommittee voted 10-4 to accept the research

Four Idaho couples are suing the state in federal court to challenge laws banning same-sex marriage and denying recognition to same-sex couples who married in other states. Sue Latta and Traci Ehlers, Lori and Sharene Watsen, Shelia Robertson and Andrea Altmayer, and Amber Beierle and Rachael Robertson filed the lawsuit in Boise’s U.S. District Court

Sugar-Salem High School senior Lydia Garner loves to serve. “Through service I’ve helped people know that they really can do something for themselves and I’ve been able to do that for them and also I’ve been able to get to know people and be the friend that they need,” Lydia says. Lydia is also involved

Ryan’s favorite people right now are the significant adults in his life. When you first meet Ryan, he can be reserved and, perhaps, a bit shy. Once his comfort level is sufficient, though, he’ll want to hang out and do things together with you. Compassionate, supportive, and encouraging, Ryan enjoys giving and receiving hugs. Some

He wanted to live the life of a Ponzi prince, and he almost got his wish. Now Daren Palmer’s in jail, but the home he started building five years ago is still standing strong–strong and empty. After four years on the market without any takers, it’s being put on the auction block. “It’s a lovely

Are your children doing drugs? Do they drink? What about their friends? One group is holding a conference to make sure they don’t. They call it Trap Sober. It’s a conference held by the Bonneville County Youth Council at which teens are given a new perspective on peer pressure. Youth leader Katelyn Johnson said it’s

An Illinois man will pay $168,600 to pay the cost of suppressing the Ten Mile Fire in Lemhi County. The fire started July 18, 2012, on land owned by Jeffrey and Paula Kerner, who regularly reside in Wadsworth, Ill. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Kerner was shooting at an exploding target on a 95 degree

He are results for contested city races and bond elections in eastern Idaho. App users, please got to the following page to see results: http://bit.ly/1bWpp1G. Primary Election 2014 Results

A man was arrested in connection to at least seven home burglaries in Idaho Falls. Aaron R. Stewart, 25, of Idaho Falls, faces five felony counts of burglary after detectives investigated the burglaries, which occurred as early as Sept. 12 until last week. Up to $40,000 in jewelry, coins, small electronics, cash and other items

Two people died when an SUV crashed into a canal near Rigby on Wednesday. The 2001 Trailblazer left the road and crashed into a canal at 440 N. 3950 East near Rigby. The victims were identified as the owner and driver of the SUV, Richard Eugene Amos, 54, of Rigby, and his passenger, Skippy Ray

As part of National Adoption Month we feature several children in foster homes waiting for adoption. She looks older but Najwa is just 12 years old. We took her to a pottery making store where she chose to paint a cupcake. You can learn a lot about a person while they’re doing a craft. “I

Election Day was Tuesday, but two cities will still have to decide on a few of their elected officials in a runoff December 3. But what is a runoff election and, more importantly, how much does it cost? Three local cities have a “50 plus one” rule. That means a candidate needs to get 50

The Idaho Innocence Project in Boise has been working to free wrongfully imprisoned people in Idaho, but the non-profit organization is losing most of its funding. The U.S. Department of Justice denied the renewal of a two-year, $220,0000 grant, which is nearly 80 percent of the project’s funding. The Idaho Innocence Project has been working

Jefferson County election officials had quite the chaotic night of counting. Ballot counting started at Rigby City Hall after polls closed around 8 p.m., but officials soon realized they needed extra help, so they moved counting to the Jefferson County Courthouse. “We had four here on staff, and then we had a great county and

The North Bingham County District Library will not get the new building they hoped for. Voters turned down the bond for a new facility during Tuesday’s election. Proponents said the library needed a new building to accommodate the community more effectively. The library’s director, Heidi Riddoch, said the current building is too crowded. She said,

With temperatures dropping, it may be a good idea to prepare your car for snow and bad weather conditions. Mechanics said if people put off pre-winter car inspections, they could be looking at big problems in the future. Carols Villagomez owns a furniture store and said he has to prepare for winter whether he likes

Since August, a special committee has been meeting to discuss federal land in Idaho. Some lawmakers want the state of Idaho to take over lands that are managed by the federal government.At the most recent meeting last week, the Federal Lands Interim Committee heard from special interest groups. Tribal leaders from across Idaho said that

This year there are nearly double the number of students attending the Technical Careers High School in Bonneville School District 93. With more students come three more programs, and a brand-new building. Wednesday evening, the high school is hosting an open house.Parents, prospective students, and the community in general is invited to drop in and

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an emergency grant to provide re-employment service to about 50 former workers at a potato processing facility in Blackfoot. When Nonpareil Farms sold its operation to Basic American Foods in February, it put 93 workers out of a job. After another round of layoffs at the plant in

After Rebecca Casper won her bid for mayor Tuesday, she said her first order of business is communication with the people of Idaho Falls. “The very first thing I’m probably going to do is I’m going to spend the next few days trying to figure out the communications with the citizens,” said Casper soon after

It’s nearly the end of Mayor Mike Virtue’s service for Blackfoot. “I had my day eight years ago,” said Virtue on Tuesday, which was Election Day. “What I learned mostly about and the things I have enjoyed the most are people, because life is all about people,” said Virtue. So what is it like leading

Sheriff’s offices in seven different counties around southeast Idaho could be implementing a program they’ve never done before. On Tuesday, the Portneuf Health Care Foundation donated $76,000 grant to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office to fund a tactical emergency medical services program. This will now allow the sheriff’s office to help train EMS personnel to

Tuesday was the last election Steven England would see as Chubbuck’s mayor. He has been in the office for eight years. Before that, he was on the City Council for 22 years. “I just came to the conclusion that 30 years as a comfortable amount of time,” said England. During his time serving the city,