Month: January 2014

On New Year’s Eve, IF Taxi driver Nathan Cline says the phones wouldn’t stop ringing. “There probably were 40 or 50 calls,” Cline said. “It was a little more than we could even keep up with.” “People want to get out and celebrate–the responsible ones–that had a drink or two certainly want to get home

Idaho State Police are investigating a car crash that injured a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Sunday morning. Travis Despain, 37, was driving a 2012 Dodge Charger when he went off the road and struck an embankment, according to Idaho State Police. Despain radioed for help after the crash and was taken to Franklin County Medical

Recreational marijuana is now legal in Colorado, joining Washington State, while Oregon has medicinal marijuana. Blaine County Republicans also submitted (in committee) So with marijuana use increasing in nearby states, is Idaho seeing an increase of the drug in our area? Sergeant Mike Winans said as long as there has been marijuana in Idaho, there

Nothing but blue skies and plenty of sunshine greet travelers as they head into Idaho Falls Regional Airport Saturday. In Denver, however, snow-coated runways forced airplanes to cancel several flights between Denver and Idaho falls. Greg Heuer and his young son have been trying to get home to Illinois all week via a connecting flight

Sports Line investigates if the growing trend of using Helmet Pads and other 3rd party Accessories work to keep players safe.

It started with their father Bill, and has been passed down to brothers Joe and Tony.

Hillcrest cruised to a big 2nd qtr lead on their way to a 68-49 win on the road.

The Century Diamondbacks marched into 2014 Neon Sneakers ablaze topping the Idaho Falls Tigers 41-30 at home.

Rams avenge early season loss to beat Bonneville 60-41

The Skyline Girls Basketball Team opened 2014 with a key road win over the Shelley Russetts.

Snake River Tops South Fremont in Friday night Boys Basketball action.

BOYS BASKETBALL Preston 52*Rigby 66 F South Fremont 38*Snake River 54 F Firth 43*Sugar-Salem 45 F Marsh Valley 38*West Side 67 F *Bear Lake 45Aberdeen 32 F West Jefferson 44*Malad 52 F *North Fremont 42Butte County 48 F *North Gem 51Ririe 48 F/OT Hansen 44*Dietrich 80 F *Grace 59Cokeville, WY 53 F Jackson 39*Evanston, WY

The Rigby Trojan’s Boys Basketball team started 2014 the right way topping Preston at home.

Members of the Idaho Republican Party are pushing for some controversial resolutions in their next committee meeting, including the legalization of marijuana. The Blaine County Republican Central Committee submitted the resolution. They’re calling for the state to regulate and tax the drug. They also want the state to have strict penalties for illegal trafficking. The

Republicans pledged to defend Idaho’s ban on gay marriage from legal challenge, while Democrats favor letting similar cases elsewhere proceed rather than dedicating taxpayer resources to what they believe will be a losing battle. Four couples have challenged Idaho’s gay marriage ban, enacted by voters in 2006, in federal court. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter Friday

More and more senior citizens are moving into Idaho, according to a new study from Atlas Van Lines. The study tracked the numbers of households travelling from one state to another, and found more people came to Idaho than left. But what draws the 55 and older crowd into Idaho? Dan Cravens, economist with the

While individuals won’t be able to file taxes until Jan. 31 this year, Darin Dallimore, an accountant with Galusha Higgins and Galusha, says it’s never too early to start preparing. “By all means, file as quickly as you can, especially if you’re getting a refund. People always want to get that refund as soon as

One man was injured in an home gas explosion in Bonneville County Thursday night. The explosion happened just before 5:00 at a home near 105 East and County Line Road, just southwest of Ririe. Propane leaked into the house and ignited.The blast blew out the walls on the side and back of the house. The

More people are moving to Idaho than the majority of other states in the nation. According to a study released this week by Atlas Van Lines, Idaho and Montana were two of eight states that saw more people choosing to move in state than those who decided to leave. Regional Economist Dan Cravens said Idaho’s

It didn’t matter if the game was home or away, the Idaho State men’s and women’s basketball teams swept Portland State to begin Big Sky play with a win.

In the ongoing issue of player safety, Concussion awareness progressed during the 2013 football season. While there is still ways to go before the issue is resolved, Dr. Caroline Faure says 2013 was better than previous years.

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the school.Theresa Bunker grade school kids were doing something cool. “This is a canned food drive and it goes to people who don’t have very much food for Christmas so they can go to sleep full and have a good Christmas dinner,” Sam Jardine said. The boxes

Ririe High School senior Quaden Bond is a student of many talents. He always seems to find the right balance between school, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. One activity he volunteers his time doing is making newscasts and editing video for Business Professionals of America. “I always do the best that I can in all

The first Idaho Falls baby of 2014 was born at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday, just hours before the New Year’s day ended. Baby Colby Busselberg was born at Mountain View Hospital. His parents, Angela Busselbergand Michael Busselberg were awarded with a complementary basket from the hospital. Angela Busselberggave birth naturally. She say’s although this is her

A man from south central Idaho died this week after coming down with the flu. The Eastern Idaho Public Health District said this is the state’s first flu-related death of the year. The death has already alerted many health agencies of the need for heightened education and prevention of the flu. The agency’s director of

The long-awaited megaload is finally in our area. Early Thursday morning, it stopped seven miles east of Arco at the junction of Highway 20 and Idaho 33. Parked along the highway, it proved to be a big attraction. People came from all corners of the state Thursday just to catch a glimpse of it. “We

Some Western states are legalizing medical marijuana, and Colorado has even made it legal for recreational use. Although the drug is still illegal in Idaho and Wyoming, the new laws will still have an impact on those states. Idaho State Police said they have seen an increase in drug trafficking throughout the state as surrounding

Two people died and seven were injured in a two-vehicle crash on icy Interstate 15 in southeastern Idaho on New Year’s Eve. The Idaho State Police says the driver of a southbound car lost control on the icy roads near Inkom, southeast of Pocatello. The car went through the median and into the northbound lane,

UPDATE 1/1/2014: We have learned from the missing pony’s owner that the Pony named “Bianca”, has been returned to her home. No other details have been made available. There is no word from the owners or the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office, if anybody will face charges. Previous Story: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking

If you’re traveling today or later this week, you may want to check that your flight is on time. The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is reporting delays as great as two hours for many flights to and from Denver. Marilyn Montgomery and her husband spent two hours at the airport this morning after her daughter’s

Pocatello Police report one DUI arrest after a man reportedly crashed his vehicle into a parked car, causing it to flip on its side. Idaho Falls Police report two DUI arrests along with situations involving underage drinking. Overall, many of the counties we spoke with today say it was a quiet evening for New Year’s

As people welcomed the New Year Wednesday many also made resolutions. Experts estimate that only 8 percent of people will keep their 2014 commitments. Community Care Dr. James Maguire said people usually go about it the wrong way. “On a primary care level we have people coming in all of the time wanting help with

Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News wish you a happy New Year, and remind you to please drive safely tonight. If needed, have a sober driver or call a taxi.Here are some local taxi services: Pocatello area Sam’s Taxi Cab Services(208) 904-0420 Yellow Cab(208) 740-8294 ? Idaho Falls area SafeRide Shuttle (also in Rexburg