Month: March 2014

The Idaho National Laboratory has developed open-source software that can be used for simulations. Computation scientist Cody Permann worked…

Idaho’s Suicide Prevention Hotline announced it’s expanding its hours. This week it added shifts that run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on…

One person was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Rexburg around 8 a.m. Wednesday. The pedestrian, a female Brigham Young University-Idaho…

Perfection is hard to achieve in any sport, but it’s hard to find a better way to describe Rugar Piva’s last two years of High School…

“Celebrate Idaho State” is the spring event to bring the community into the university and show everyone what programs there are, what…

The Idaho Falls Mayor’s Scholarship Fund awarded more scholarships than ever before Monday night. In its ninth year, the Mayor’s…

The Idaho Falls District No. 91 school board voted Tuesday to discontinue its driving education program. The district said the cut is due to the lack…

On Tuesday students at BYU-Idaho participate in the event called Rexburg Unplug. The students want you to unplug from your headphones, sites like…

For the first time in eight years, the Pocatello Police Department is relaunching its Citizen Police Academy once again. The department’s…

The Wienermobile had some winter trouble traveling through Idaho to Montana. The photo came from Kevin Call and was featured at the end of Steve…

A woman and two children from Bingham County who were missing Tuesday have been found. Family members had reported them missing. Authorities did not…

Bonneville County deputies are investigating a car fire at CNS Auto Body on Iona Road. Firefighters were called to the the shop at around 3:20 a.m.…

Many offices and workplaces were buzzing with March Madness Monday, as brackets and money exchanged hands, but did you ever wonder if those office…

A 15 year old from Idaho Falls spearheaded the idea for a self-harm support group for teenagers. The mental health center Reach Beyond is helping get…

Monday’s wild winds shut down parts of Interstate 15, swayed cars and toppled signs. The wind caused two semi trucks to topple in Twin Falls.…

Imagine being dropped off in the middle of nowhere, without clothes, food or civilization to help keep your sanity intact. That’s exactly what…

A vigorous cold front has swept through the region, leaving strong winds and a convergence zone snow event in the Snake River Plain and the Eastern…

It took Terry Holdbrooks four times of getting turned away from the U.S. Army recruiting office before he realized it was time to nix his blue hair,…

Below are races in eastern Idaho on the county, state and federal level. Only races that are contested in the primary or general election are posted…

A section of Interstate 15 in Bonneville County that was closed due to blowing dust is now open. I-15 was closed between Idaho Falls and Roberts on…

An Idaho Falls couple was arrested in connection to an attempted pharmacy burglary. Police said Oliver D. Jones, 29, tried to break into Mike’s…

A Nebraska man is alive after his crop duster crash-landed in a Rigby field Sunday morning. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said…

The 2014 Snowmobile Expo wrapped up in West Yellowstone Sunday. During the three-day event, snowmobile manufacturers from across the country unveiled…

A Roberts man died Saturday afternoon after being hit by an SUV while walking along highway 48. Allen Clayton, 65, of Roberts, was walking eastbound…

It’s not just in the movies you can see brave knights and soldiers competing for a royal title. Blackfoot had a little taste of the Renaissance…

Many people are scrambling to sign up for health insurance before the March 31 deadline. More than 150 people headed to a Your Health Idaho sign-up…

The deadline to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is March 31. Choosing not to buy coverage will result in fines, fees and…

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The event is held to encourage young girls to pursue a future in Science. Eighth grade girls from several eastern Idaho schools attended the event.…

The new city council got a crash course in the Idaho Falls Power utility Friday. They held a special training session that will take place every week…

The city of Blackfoot has passed an ordinance that will prohibit smoking at parks, except for designated areas. The City Council made its decision…

The IdahoLegislature sends a revised bill to Gov. Butch Otter, clearing up language and modernizing ski and snowboard laws in Idaho. So what does…

A suspect in a California bank robbery was arrested at Idaho State University Friday morning. Around 5:30 a.m., Pocatello police arrested Michael C.…

Idaho Falls police say your home may not be as secure as you think and could be an easy target for burglars. Scott McKinley with BMC West, a…

Friday students at Hillcrest High School staged a crash in the school’s parking lot to illustrate the dangers of texting and driving. Student…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested on a warrant for two counts of felony forgery Thursday. Idaho police said Friday that Stacey R. Harrison, 33, filed…

The Idaho Falls City Council unanimously passed a motion Thursday, to authorize the Parks and Recreation department to enter into a $6,000 agreement…

While still controversial, guns will be allowed on campus now that Gov. Butch Otter has signed the “Guns on Campus” bill into law. Now,…

It’s the season for those high school spring musicals, where we often find our talented United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award…

The historic Roger’s Building in Idaho Falls is embarking on the next chapter of its multi-layered history. An organization called…

Not having homework seems like every kid’s dream, and now some teachers are agreeing. When it comes to sixth grade math, Alameda Middle School…

Schools across eastern Idaho are preparing for the Department of Energy’s Science Bowl Friday and Saturday. The Idaho National Laboratory hosts…

The Victor City Council took public opinion and discussed the adjustment of two city alcohol ordinances at two of its city parks. The proposed repeal…

Some county commissioners say they are feeling the impacts of the Affordable Care Act, because the state isn’t accepting Medicaid expansion. it…

Voting along political lines is always a source of debate. Some people vote all the way Republican, others Democratic, others vote based on each…

Members of the Idaho Falls community conducted an “Add the Words” protest on the Broadway Bridge on Wednesday. About 40 people gathered…

Students, staff and visitors will be cleared to bring concealed guns onto Idaho’s college and university campuses. Gov. C.L.…

On Tuesday’s election day, slightly less than $209 million in school bonds and levies were approved statewide. However, two that failed were…

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and AARP said the number of scams is on the rise in the Gem State. They found that senior citizens are the…

Bonneville Joint School District 93’s bond failed Tuesday night, with only 44.54% in favor. The $92 million bond included a new high school,…

The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership is still helping low income people with energy bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program…

Your property taxes could be affected with a modification to House Bill No. 594, also known as the Homestead Act. The act is meant to give homeowners…

Here are the unofficial results from bond and levy elections in eastern Idaho on Tuesday. Some votes, such as those from a county with a small amount…

Recreation is a big part of Island Park’s economy. On Tuesday, the Henry’s Fork Watershed Council held an all-day meeting to hear…

The small-business management team at Madison High School will be representing the Gem State in a national competition in Indianapolis. Four students…

Good news for whitewater enthusiasts. Idaho snowpack levels are above normal, and local experts say people should have a lot to do on rivers this…

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Idaho Theater for Youth tour is in eastern Idaho this week. Every spring, the group tours a show to elementary…

Mountain View Middle School in Blackfoot is competing against other schools across the nation to showcase its learning techniques. The students and…

Bonneville School District 93 parents were told their child’s lunch balance was overdrawn Monday night. The district’s food services was…

Standing before a district court on Monday, Kevin Toane plead not guilty to both counts he has been charged with after he was shot during a…

On Tuesday, voters from five districts will decide on bonds and levies. 1. Bonneville School District 93 -$92 Million Bond -30 years -New high…

The town of Jackson kicked off its centennial celebration with a party Monday night. Community members, business owners and city leaders all packed…

Retirement readiness is grim in every state in the country. That’s according to a new report presented in Washington, D.C by the National…

Sandbags are being handed out to people throughout Teton County, Wyo., for minor flooding. Minor flooding peaked Friday and Saturday, but Rich Ochs,…

In recognition of National Nutrition Month Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is devoting a segment from its Healthy Living series to healthy…

Today kicks-off the statewide observance of Groundwater Protection Week, and the city of Pocatello is using this as an opportunity to teach the…

The 4th Annual Gate City Brewfest officially wrapped up around 6 p.m. Saturday, but the party went on well into the night. Thousands of folks in…

A new dog grooming salon called Splash will have its grand opening Saturday, March 8. Splash is a self-serve pet spa that utilizes waist-high bathing…

Law enforcement and bus drivers are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Idaho Falls Police Department Traffic Officer,…

Ten years ago, Mark and Melissa Nelson lost their son, Andrew, to neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer. On Saturday they decided to…

Whether or not you like it, daylight saving time has pushed the clock forward an hour. Local firefighters say it’s also a good time to make…

A local group is concerned there are not enough women behind the controls of our nation’s planes, and they’re doing something about it.…

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A sixteen year old Idaho Falls teen is one of nine people in the country to participate in a new National Institutes of Health clinical trial for a…

Whooping cough is making a return in eastern Idaho. There are two confirmed cases of the bacterial disease also known as pertussis at BYU-Idaho in…

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Friday to talk about taking action to make the…

Two suspects from eastern Idaho were hospitalized after being shot by police in Medford, Ore. Wayne Pearson and Shavon Willard were wanted after in…

Regional airlines and regional airports are feeling the biggest impact from a nationwide pilot shortage. The Regional Airline Association has issued…

Eighteen outstanding young people from Bonneville county were honored Thursday night. The Extra Mile Youth Awards are put on each year by the…

A Pocatello man is $50,000 richer after winning the last top prize on the Scratch GameTM Fantasy Blackjack on Thursday. Brian Williams bought the…

Western Wyoming was preparing for flooding Friday. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for south-central Teton County due to recent…

Two Idaho Falls men were arrested on warrants Thursday on charges of aggravated battery after allegedly attacking a man at the Peppertree Lounge in…

Skyview’s plan to keep Bonneville from having the basketball failed as the Bee’s come away from day 1…

ISU Women’s Basketball uses a big 2nd Half From beyond the arc to proplel them to their 11th straight Big Sky Tournament. The Men Fall short on…

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Sugar–Salem High School senior –Jana Cherrington — is respected by students and teacher alike. “A master at helping those…

Special needs student from all over Idaho received life-long skills at the Tools for Life Conference Thursday.The conference offers a full guide to…

Idaho has one of the highest marriage rates in the nation, but also has one of the highest divorce rates. According to federal data, the Gem State…

A train hit a pickup in Blackfoot on Thursday afternoon. Idaho State Police said Anthony Pfannschmidt, 26, of Blackfoot, of southbound on 100 West…

South Park Loop Road reopened Thursday after being closed due to the danger of falling rocks. The closure had applied to vehicles as well as…

Teton Pass is reopen after being closed Thursday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation had closed the pass on State Highway 22 due to…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after allegedly attacking a police officer during a routine traffic stop early Wednesday morning. Glenn E. Campbell,…

Idaho Falls police said two teenagers are responsible for burglarizing the state liquor store on First Street early Monday morning. The boys, 15 and…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, so doctors are reminding those at risk to get a colonoscopy. According to the Centers for Disease Control,…

It was that light-bulb kind of idea that went off when Historic Preservation Commission liaison Terri Neu saw the sign. “Neon signs really tell…

The law went into effect Feb 28. Sgt. Karl Casperson on the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office explained that this law isn’t about…

On Monday, Idaho’s Joint Finance Appopriations Committee approved a 5.1 percent increase in the public education budget. According to the state…

A missing autistic teen has been found, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday evening. Nathaniel Foster, 14, is OK, authorities…

Kristin Thomas is recovering from a kidney transplant that she said she spent two years wondering if she would ever receive. “With every other…

After a decade of collecting dust, the Idaho National Laboratory can continue with its Transient Reactor Test Facility (TREAT). The U.S. Department…