Month: December 2013

Here are stories that were popular on localnews8.com this year. Many of the links below are snapshots in time and do not always show the resolution of these stories (such as a person getting convicted of a crime). January Search for missing Pocatello woman Angelea “Leah” Schultz Man shot at the Shilo Woman killed in

We have an update on the Autos 4 Less signs honoring the military in Idaho Falls. Last week the owner put the banners back up after the city told him to get permits and place them in a different location. On Monday, Planning and Zoning discussed what it would do next. The panel decidedto work

Losing weight, eating healthy and learning something new. These are just some typical New Year’s resolutions that people tend to make as we get closer to 2014. On Tuesday locals spoke about their resolutions. “Just becoming a better person in the community and towards family, friends and God,” said Beau Bennett. Some resolutions are more

The City of Idaho Falls lost an appeal to claim eminent domain outside of city limits for the North Loop Transmission Project on Tuesday. Homeowners didn’t want their property condemned to build the transmission lines. The Alliance for Property Rights took the city to U.S. District Court. When the court ruled in favor of the

Police said an Idaho Falls woman was trying to sell meth. Secrita Iverson, 49, was already in the Bonneville County Jail on other charges. She was served with a warrant Monday night for felony possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. Police had arrested Iverson on a warrant Dec. 20 on three

Several western states have decided to raise the minimum wage, but many are worried that Idaho isn’t one of them. With the need for seasonal help, minimum wage jobs are plentiful, but when it comes down to the facts, economist Will Jensen said the quality beats quantity. “It’s not possible to support a family on

Fans didn’t see much of Ajak Magot in the exhibition against Dickenson State. But what they saw, they liked. Magot had two thunderous putback dunks before going down with a foot injury. Magot has returned to the floor and is ready to return for Idaho State.

The Idaho State Men’s Basketball team has reached conference play as they play Portland State on Thursday.

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will soon have a new intensive care unit. The new unit is equipped with better technology to help sick patients in our region. The ICU has six new rooms that are larger and provide more daylight. Each room is equipped with special lifts so it is easier for hospital staff

The affects of the winter weather are creating some slick roads in eastern Idaho. While main roads and highways are mostly clear, some neighborhoods in Idaho Falls are covered in ice. The department said they started cleaning some of the residential areas on Friday and will continue to do so from this point forward. Idaho

Flu season in the Gem State has turned deadly this year. A man over 60 in south-central Idaho died after having the flu, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said Monday. Last season, 35 people in the state died of flu-related illnesses. The dominant strain of flu being detected is H1N1, which began circulating

Carson City, Nev. Sheriff Ken Furlong said murder suspect Michael Dylan Brentlinger may be headed to Driggs where, according to his Facebook page, he had previously resided. Brentlinger is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and killing her father. Deputies responded to the shooting early Saturday morning in Carson City. Deputies say when they arrived to

A murder suspect Nevada law enforcement said might be headed to Driggs died in a standoff with police in Reno on Monday. Michael Dylan Brentlinger is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and her father with a .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun. The father died in Saturday’s shooting, and the woman was hospitalized with unknown injuries. The Carson

A man was killed in an avalanche Thursday in the backcountry near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Teton County Sheriff’s Office identified 29-year old Michael Kazanjy, as a Jackson resident. The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center said Kazanjy was fully buried in the soft slab avalanche Thursday. Resort officials say the avalanche happened around 12:50 p.m. Thursday. Kazanjy

A 450-ton shipment of oil production equipment bound for Alberta, Canada, has covered 40 more miles to Cat Creek Summit on U.S. Highway 20. The megaload made the trek from Hammett to Cat Creek Summit near Mountain Home early Monday, arriving after 3 a.m. It is expected to resume travel after 10 p.m. Monday, weather

A controversial wolf-hunting contest went ahead as planned Saturday despite heavy opposition from pro-wildlife groups. Despite death threats and increased police presence, registration for the derby took place Friday night in Salmon as scheduled with no reported incidents. Saturday, hunters embarked on the first leg of the two-day hunt. Organizers say no wolves have been

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a 13-year-old boy with a knife. Idaho Falls police said Diego L. Renteria, 21, was arrested on a warrant following an investigation into a Nov. 10 incident. The boy was walking along East 17th when he was approached by Renteria and a 15-year-old girl. Reteria

Pocatello police are looking for a second suspect they believe was involved in a home invasion on Christmas Eve. Police issued a warrant for Shawn Petersen, 43. They described him as a black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 210 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police arrested Jesse Savala on Friday. They said

An Idaho Falls couple is asking for your help after they say someone crashed into their parked car and fled Friday night. Scott Dees and his wife were at friends house on Wheatstone Drive, but when they were ready to leave, they say they noticed their red Chevy had been hit. “My car had been

Richard Napier, who owns Idaho Mountain Tracking in Idaho Falls, says nothing quite parallels the joys of backcountry skiing. “Generally you’re skiing untracked powder, most of the time,” said Napier. But before you head off the ski trails, consider the risks. “When you’re within bounds of a ski area, the avalanches have been controlled by

Two Idaho Falls families are okay after a house fire Friday evening. Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire started in the kitchen. Everyone in the home got out okay. Firefighters quickly put the fire out and pulled down a part of the ceiling to make sure the fire hadn’t spread to the attic. The

Chances are, you’re done with your holiday shopping, or maybe you’ve taken advantage of the after-Christmas sales. Local chain stores say they have met holiday sales goals, but one local boutique says she’ll be happy to just make last year’s final amount. Cynthia Naftzger of Cynthia Louise Boutique was very nervous the week before Christmas.

Jamison Manwaring of Idaho Falls is talking about life after coming out as a gay Mormon. Manwaring first told his brother and Dad, before he made a YouTube videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Thj42lMf4 telling the world he was gay. The video was published last March and has more than 27,000 hits. National Public Radio saw the video and asked

Two Idaho Falls men walked away unhurt after their pickup rolled into the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Saturday. Josh Brunson, 31, was driving north on Riverside Drive with his brother, 27-year-old Charles Brunson. Just before 6 p.m., Josh Brunson lost control of the pickup. Charles Brunson said his brother tried to self-correct, but

A Pocatello man was taken to the hospital following an accident on Interstate 86 west of Chubbuck. Idaho State Police said William Brydon, 55, was heading west and drove off the right shoulder. He over-corrected and rolled his pickup multiple times. It came to rest in the middle of the road. Brydon was driving a

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Random dialing may be getting some cellphone users in the Snake River Region in trouble with their bills. Your cellphone will ring, and a phone number appears. Before you can answer it, the call hangs up. Here’s where the scam gets you – when you call back, it almost sounds like someone has dialed you

It’s a long way until the school year is over, but Katelyn Kinghorn and the other yearbook staff members are already hard at work. Katelyn wants the yearbook to be special “I really like being able to create these memories for people,” Katelyn says. Yearbook is just one of many activities Katelyn is involved in.

A federal judge allowed a wolf derby to proceed on public land in Idaho, ruling its organizers aren’t required to get a special permit from the U.S. Forest Service. U.S. District Magistrate Judge Candy Wagahoff Dale issued the ruling Friday, hours after a morning hearing. WildEarth Guardians and other environmental groups had sought to stop

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says Rex J. Andersen of Arco was killed Thursday afternoon in an avalanche. According to the sheriff’s office, Andersen and some friends were snowmobiling in Neely’s Cover near Palisades Peak, which is in a remote part of Bonneville County near Upper Palisades Lake. Members of the group say they found

Christmas may be over, but instead of heading back to work, many decided to extend the holiday spirit for another day by hitting the slopes at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort in Ririe. 75-year-old Clayne Anderson says he’s been coming to Kelly Canyon since 1957. Today was just another of many visits for him. “I try

An American Falls man is $205,000 richer after buying a jackpot-winning ticket from the Christmas Day Wild Card draw. Robert “Peanuts” Bernal made the discovery after he returned home from family Christmas celebrations and checked all of his tickets. “I got home and realized it was a Powerball night, so I checked all my tickets,

Two eastern Idaho cities are giving special instructions to people on disposing of their Christmas trees. Idaho Falls You cannot put your tree with the regular garbage, the city says. Residents have until Jan. 31 to dispose of trees in one of the following locations: Washburn & Michael (Reinhart Park) Grandview & Foote Drive Coachman

With all the presents under the tree, it’s also a gift to not work on Christmas. However, in some industries it simply can’t be avoided, like the medical industry. Gail Mikesell and Don Wadle are walking floor-to-floor, department-to-department, giving out cookies. “It’s a wonderful reaction,” said Wadle, vice-president of Clinical Services. “People are a little

The Bonneville County Sheriffs Office was called to a snowmobile accident late Christmas Eve afternoon. The accident was about three and a half miles up Birch Creek south of U.S. Highway 26, east of Ririe Reservoir, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said former Bonneville County Sheriff Deputy Brent Deshon was snowmobiling

Idaho Falls police arrested a suspect in the Bingham Mechanical break-in earlier this week.The suspect, Wayne Pearson, 29, was found at the Guesthouse Inn with an acquaintance on Tuesday. He was arrested while police were serving a search warrant. Officers said while they were serving the warrant, they found stolen property from the burglary. The

All across Eastern Idaho, drivers had to combat visibility as low as one-tenth of a mile on Christmas Day. By the evening most of the fog had cleared, but conditions could change overnight.

The wait is over and the presents are open. Whether you were naughty or nice, Santa made his way down the chimney. We decided to check in with children across east Idaho to see what Santa thought of this year. Katy Carson said she couldn’t name all the presents Santa got her, but it didn’t

A family in Pocatello received quite the gift for Christmas – their son, home from military service. “You don’t realize what you’ve got until you don’t have it,” said Army Specialist Jaron McAteer. “I know it’s like a normal saying, but you may not like your home now, but when you leave you really do

People are expected to be in a giving mood this holiday season, but a few McDonald’s employees never thought the cheer would come their way. Today was just another day working at McDonald’s for department manager Tom Waters, until a customer started asking for names. “At first I was kinda like, ‘OK,what’s going on, you

The Salvation Army in Idaho Falls said this year’s donations are down by $14,000 for its Red Kettle Program. You may have seen red kettles outside your local grocery stores during the holiday season. Money dropped in the kettles will go to buy kids toys and Christmas food boxes. “We need to pay for some

Eastern Idahoans scrambled to get last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve. Department stores in Ammon were packed with people trying to fill those holiday wish lists. “For my mom I’ll probably get her some earrings or some lotion or some little things that she likes,” said shopper Madelyn Clark. “I bought my mom two blankets and

People can’t always get last-minute shopping done without gas. And one gas station is showering its customers with Christmas cheer. Good 2 Go gave customers a free Christmas lunch Tuesday. As customers filled up on the busiest day of the year, employees offered them a hot meal. The store manager, Ramona Denning, said it’s the

Police are investigating the burglary of an Idaho Falls business. The break-in to Bingham Mechanical on Yellowstone was discovered Monday morning. About $12,000 in property was stolen. Anyone with information on the burglary should contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 522-1983.

KIDK turned 60 years old Monday. It was a major milestone when Channel 3 went on the air as the first TV station in eastern Idaho. Back then, the station was KID-TV. Six decades later, the old building is still there, as is the old newsroom. Gary Smith, the chief engineer for KIDK, reminisced in

Adam Butler is being given one more chance to save his own life. The 28-year-old admitted methamphetamine addict has dozens of arrests for drug-related crimes including burglary, possession and driving under the influence, as well as many others. He has seen the inside of a jail cell countless times and spent years faking his way

A slow start to the snow season could leave some riders hesitant to purchase their registration right away. Registering sleds is the law, but if that’s not enough incentive, dues benefit snowmobilers. The registration money goes toward grooming trails and maintaining parking lots. “It pays for just general trail maintenance throughout the season. It goes

A Coast Guardsman from Idaho Falls has died. Travis Obendorf suffered injuries while rescuing crew members from a disabled fishing vessel off the coast of Alaska about a month ago. He died Wednesday. His remains were to be returned to Idaho Falls early Monday afternoon, arriving at the Idaho Falls Airport with full military honors.

Lawmakers are being asked to make some big changes to mental health laws this upcoming legislative session. Currently, there are an increasing number of people incarcerated with mental health issues and both the Department of Health and Welfare along with some local sheriffs are saying enough is enough. “It’s high time the state starts looking

The grievance panel in the case of the Pocatello girl’s basketball coach fired for a Facebook photo has decided in her favor. In the final stage of appeal, the panel reviewed the case against Laraine Cook and found her termination to be unfair. It said there was no indication that her conduct was indecent or

The clock is ticking for the health exchange enrollment deadline, but many people still aren’t sure about the affordable care act. Originally Monday was the deadline for people who wanted their health coverage by Jan 1., but the federal government extended the deadline to Tuesday, as long as applicants started the process by Jan. 23.

A Great Neighbor in the Chubbuck/Pocatello area will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to drink. This is the 25th year Denny’s Service Inc. has provided this service. The five drivers that work there will pick you up at any time for free and make sure

A Blackfoot woman died in a rollover crash east of Burley on Saturday. Around 10:20 a.m., Cameron Diaz, 32, was traveling east on Interstate 86 in a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe when she lost control of the SUV, left the roadway and rolled several times, Idaho State Police said. Diaz had three passengers who were children

Omega Morgan has been issued a permit to move an oversized load of oil rig equipment across rural Idaho and into Montana. It is ultimately bound for oil fields in Canada. The Idaho Transportation Department said motorists could expect delays on southern and eastern Idaho highways while the load travels across the state between 10

Ask any of the people in Salmon and they’ll tell you there’s nothing they like more than a good hunt. “It is really a way of life,” said Salmon resident Billijo Beck. But lately that way of life has come under scrutiny after a local outfitter announced a wolf derby in which hunters will be

Bethine Church, matriarch of the Idaho Democratic Party and wife of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Church, has died. She was 90. Her son, Chase Church, said she died at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday of old age after two weeks on home hospice, listening to Christmas music with he and his wife, Pam, by her

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is making progress on a triple homicide investigation that happened on April 4, 2013, in Holbrook. The Sheriff’s Office said during the course of the investigation they have found several persons of interest. The office said those people live in Utah and California. Sheriff JP Semrad also said several people

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The breach at Target is having a huge effect on checking accounts at least at one regional credit union. The debit cards of hundreds of East Idaho Credit Union members who used them at Target between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15 stopped working Thursday night. It came as rude awakening for EICU members. We found

The state of Idaho ranks third in the U.S. when it comes to volunteerism, according to a recent study. That’s up from No. 10 three years ago. The corporation for national and community service found that 36.5 percent of Idahoans volunteered more than 58 million hours of service in 2012. Dan Kishiyama is a pastor

Sometimes our military veterans lose their way when they finish their service, and their choices can lead them to legal problems. For a recent graduate of the program, he is setting a new standard by showing other veterans they not only can change their ways, but they have the support of the legal system.

The Bingham County Sheriff’s office said it has a person of interest as it investigates the shooting of a hunting dog. The sheriff said the dog, named Gunner, was with his owner hunting when the dog was shot and killed. The attorney who represents the shooter, told our newsroom he turned himself in when he

In advance of an expected storm, Ammon Mayor Steve Fuhriman has issued a snow proclamation order. The order enacts specific rules governing snow removal and parking. The order will begin at 3 a.m. Saturday and continue through 5 p.m. Thursday, December 26. The rules forbid parking on any public street between 11 p.m. and 7

The Madison School Board will ask its patrons to approve a $2.5 million, ten year plant facility levy at the polls March 11, 2014. It will require a two thirds majority vote for approval. It will replace an existing $1.4 million levy that has been used to help pay for building maintenance and several additions

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Today schools in Marsh Valley are closing after an outbreak of Pertussis started spreading among students. Southeastern Idaho Public Health epidemiologist Jeff Doerr said chest colds are most common this time of the year, especially in schools and other places where people are confined to close quarters. Doerr advised parents to keep their kids home

Many are outraged about the Autos 4 Less veteran signs dispute, but some people are siding with the city of Idaho Falls. Military Affairs Committee chairman Mike McLendon is a retired Army Ranger. He knows how important community support is. “The Military Affairs Committee supports any organization that supports military and veterans,” said McLendon. McLendon

Many East Idahoans woke up this morning to find some unusual activity on their credit cards. They all had one thing in common: they shop at Target. In a written statement, Target says it’s been targeted by hackers who may have access to personal data from 40 million credit and debit cards used at their

Due to a broken pipe that has caused extensive damage, school will not be in session for South Fremont High School Students on Friday. The broken pipe had prompted the closure of the school Thursday as well. All other schools in the district will be open.

Problems with your heart are a serious health risk. But imagine having heart surgery and leaving the hospital just a few days later. Mabel Groves said she’s been as healthy as can be her whole life. But recently, she was diagnosed with critical aortic stenosis, the narrowing of her heart valve openings. But instead of

In November, Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz did a story on why you didn’t see weather forecaster Steve Cannon during the month of September. The reason was Steve was out for cancer surgery. Now the tables are turned. Kunz has been absent for about three weeks. Cannon“So Todd, where have you been?” Kunz“If you would

The weekly United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winners are often chosen on the basis of their grades, talents and extracurricular activities. Sugar – Salem High School senior Emren Fogle has all those qualities, but also an amazing smile. “I just hate frowning, so I smile and I get a lot more friends by

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A handful of BYU-I students have a bright future ahead of them. The senior class has teamed up with the Idaho National Laboratory to develop a new Active Measurement Cancellation Test Bed (a battery tester). Just a few years ago, test engineer David Jamison was approached by a colleague with a suggestion that led to

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are protesting the decision of the tribal court in a child custody case. A tribal member had a child while incarcerated, and a non-native family in Shelley took her in. Shortly after that, an extended family member found out about the child, and he wanted custody. Her family has had her for

The City of Idaho Falls told an auto sales company to take down its flags honoring the military. “We’re just here supporting the troops,” said Autos 4 Less owner Jonathon Long. “We’re even doing a Christmas donation box for veterans.” Long was told to take these flags down after the city apparently received complaints. “With

A former Costco employee arrested after allegedly recording video of a child in a men’s restroom at the store was in court Wednesday. James Blatter, 35, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. He is charged with 25 counts of child pornography and one count of video voyeurism. Judge David Evans agreed to release James

Toys for Tots in the area are having trouble making sure all the families who applied for toys are getting them this Christmas season. Pocatello is looking to supply families in a six county area with toys, but they are coming up short for 120 families. If you would like to help out, you can

Authorities have identified the remains found at American Falls Reservoir. The human remains found at the American Falls Reservoir last month belonged to Charles Knipp, of Aberdeen, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Knipp, then 38, was scheduled to return from a fishing trip in June 2009, but his wife reported that he never

A 24-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for lewd conduct with a minor under 16 and sexual abuse of a child under 16. Idaho Falls Police said Remington Capps has been under investigation since an initial report of lewd conduct in October. According to reports, police received information Capps had inappropriate

Teton High School in Driggs is among eight schools selected to institute a new Idaho program aimed at reducing suicide among youth aged 10 to 24. The initial phase of the Idaho Lives Project is a partnership of the Idaho Department of Education and the Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho. Idaho ranks among the

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While the fee decreases aren’t going to make a huge dent in your wallet, over time that money can build up. For the city, the decrease means about $2 million in lost revenue. The following numbers are based on the average of all Pocatello utilities paid. Chief Financial Officer David Swindel said, for example, water

The new year will bring about some changes to the Idaho Falls City Council. But that hasn’t stopped the current Council from making one last decision. The council is moving forward on the Memorial Falls project. They approved the construction for the new memorial to honor Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Out of all the Council

The Peace Corps organization said out of 50 states Idaho comes in at No. 7 with the highest number of peace corp volunteers. Recruiters said having a high number of volunteers can be beneficial to communities because when volunteers go to developing countries, they learn about the culture and about community. They end up bringing

Tuesday marks round two as trustees, auctioneers, and bidders went back to the auction block to try selling the former Hoku Materials plant once again. JH Kelly once again came out the victor, winning the bid at a low $8.3 million. The Washington-based company won the previous bid during the first auction held in October

Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg officially announced its partnership with the University of Utah Medical Group in a public ceremony this morning. “We’ve agreed to play together in the sandbox,” said Rachel Gonzales, CEO of Madison Memorial. “At Madison Memorial, we’re not too proud to say that we need some help.” Under the agreement, both

This week marks the final week of school for universities across the region. However, many students graduating this month are not thinking so much about their final exams, but more along the lines of what job opportunities are out there. The Idaho Department of Labor representative Dan Cravens said, depending on the field of a

NPG of Idaho is looking for an Executive Producer who can lead the number one news team in the Idaho Falls/Pocatello market. The executive producer is someone who has superior news judgment and strong editorial and promotional skills . The executive producer will oversee all aspects of the evening newscast from 5 to 10 pm.

About 2,027 Rigby customers of Rocky Mountain Power were without power this morning for about a half hour. Authorities said the outage began at 10:37 a.m. and ended at 11:11 a.m. They said it was caused by a circuit problem.

An Idaho Falls man was arrested for punching a police officer Monday night. Idaho Falls Police said Christopher L. Schmid, 31, punched the officer in the head when he tried to run away. Police said they were called to the Common Cents store on Broadway around 6:50 p.m. after receiving information that Schmid was there.

A dispute over plumbing costs led to the arrest of a Pocatello man Monday on charges of aggravated battery. Pocatello Police said Laurence Greig McClellan, 58, displayed a handgun and threatened to shoot the victim. According to reports, police were called to 300 block of Willard at approximately 6:10 p.m. The victim claimed McClellan completed

A federal judge will hear the case of conservationists in Washington D.C., Tuesday morning, challenging the removal of Wyoming’s gray wolves from the federal Endangered Species Act. Earthjustice will present the case, but it’s doing it on behalf of four conservation groups. Dr. Franz Camenzind, of Jackson, has been heavily involved in conservation efforts and

People in east Idaho are fed up with Rocky Mountain Power after another power outage this past weekend. Many are taking matters into their own hands by purchasing generators, but experts are finding that people aren’t using them safely. Action Motor Sports General Manager Joe McKnight said people often use generators without the proper knowledge.

Nonprofit organizations that help house and feed the homeless could receive a $200,000 funding boost this month through the Avenues for Hope Housing challenge. Thirty-five nonprofits are participating in the challenge, including the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. The nonprofit that gets the most donations within its region, will see that money double. The director of

We are more than a week away from Christmas and that means the rush is on for local post offices. Monday marks the busiest mailing day of the season and post offices in eastern Idaho were packed. Around 6 million customers nationwide paid a trip to the post office Monday. Postal retail employees even processed

Pocatello utility costs could be going down if the city council approves a new rate schedule Thursday. Because of a November 15, 2013 decision by District Judge Stephen S. Dunn, the rate reductions will apply to city sanitation, water and water pollution control. According to Mayor Brian Blad, the court decided Pocatello was imposing an

The Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls has accepted a half-million dollar donation from Bill Maeck, of the Maeck Family Foundation. The money will go to the museum’s Expansion Fund. The donation brings the museum’s expansion campaign to $1.6 million. It has set a $2.6 million goal. Altogether, the Maeck Foundation has donated $1 million

Heating system leaks and fumes have forced closure of the Bridger Teton National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 340 North Cache in Jackson. The building was closed Friday after the heating system broke and the temperature inside the building began to drop. Facility engineers got the boiler working enough to pressurize the system over the weekend,

You see them every Christmas – the Salvation Army bell ringers. Bell ringer Gary Porter spends 8 hours a day, six days a week in front of stores collecting donations. He began the middle of November and will continue until December 23rd. “Actually I enjoy it, I really enjoy it,” Porter says. “The people, the