Month: April 2014

Disney’s latest non-animated feature film is a called “Bears.” It gives an entertaining and educational glimpse at the life of…

Members of a local group took time out of their day to clean the Blackfoot Animal Shelter. The group consists of local students and is called…

Idaho Fish and Game stocked Jensen’s Lake Friday with 2,700 rainbow trout. “We mostly boat here, but now that there is a lot of fish we…

We have compiled a list of Easter egg hunts in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Although this is a long list, we know it is likely missing some…

Idaho law enforcement agents received recognition for going above and beyond during routine traffic stops. Idaho State Trooper Vance Cox and Deputy…

Hospitals in eastern Idaho are reporting in slight uptick in cases of respiratory syncytial virus or RSV, according to the Eastern Idaho Public…

The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello received a large donation of eggs Friday from a local business owner. However, the business owner is 12 years old,…

Idaho State University is again increasing tuition for students, but the university said it’s going to contribute more for job programs and…

A man was severely burned Thursday night from a propane flash fire. Oneida County Sheriff’s office said the incident happened around 11:30 p.m.…

The United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner for this week is a leader, an actor and a good student. Those qualities were just…

Disappointing news for the cast of the sounds summer musical – Les Mis. The 150 cast members were informed the show is canceled. They had already…

Thousands of Cable One customers once again have TV channels after an outage Thursday morning affected customers in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. A…

With the Heinz plant closing its doors by the time the summer months roll around, the big question for most has been what will happen to the former…

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL*Century 9Bonneville 0 F Hillcrest 4*Madison 9 F *Teton 12South Fremont 9 F Sugar-Salem 2*Shelley 9 F *Malad 6Snake River 5 F…

Austin Kade Academy is a cosmetology school in Idaho Falls. They are hoping to raise more than $13,000 for the have for The Haven shelter Thursday.…

School cafeterias are kicking it up a notch, providing kids with more gourmet food in the lunch line – and the days of what most of us ate in…

Will the North Gem and Grace school districts be combining? For many in Bancroft, the answer they want is no. This all started when a group of people…

A private parcel of land in Bonneville County near the Ammon foothills is being used as a dumping ground, according to concerned Ammon residents.…

A recent Gallup poll is the first to gauge how trusting folks are of their state government. In Wyoming, 76 percent of people said they had a great…

A fire at 111 East 65 North caused about $40,000 in damage. No one was injured. The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the garage, across the…

Fire caused an estimated $30,000 damage to a detached shop at 2050 South 5500 West near Rexburg at around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday. The Madison Fire…

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL*Marsh Valley 3Snake River 2 F *Malad 7Soda Springs 2 F GRLS H.S. SOFTBALL*Teton 19Firth 13 F *Snake River 19Marsh Valley 0 F/3…

At most schools students can’t wait to bolt out the double doors when the bell rings, but at Rigby Middle School that’s changing with a…

Eastern Idaho has many talented people who have gone on to make it big, whether it’s in music, theater, sports or business. Occasionally those…

One school in eastern Idaho is taking teaching techniques to a new level. Odyssey Charter School partnered with Ron Clark Academy, based in Atlanta,…

The cost of a higher education continues to get more expensive, and the Gem State is no exception. On Wednesday, the State Board of Education…

Bonneville School District 93 may be going to year-round schools. Wednesday was the first regular board meeting since a bond failed in March. Even if…

Rexburg’s Kmart store will close in mid-July. According to a statement to Local News 8 from Sears Holdings on Wednesday, the store has 63…

A man police said held a woman against her will was arrested Tuesday. The 61-year-old victim said Loyd D. Burnside, 58, her estranged husband,…

Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings in which two bombs claimed three lives, including that of a young child.…

H.S. BASEBALL*Madison 2Rigby 1 F/9 *Highland 15Pocatello F/5 Inn (Game 1) Idaho Falls 1*Skyline 3 F (Game 2) Idaho Falls 0*Skyline 11 F/5 Inn…

“Self-expanding activities” may be the way to cut back on smoking or even quit altogether. But that begs the obvious question: what is a…

An apple for a teacher is taking on a whole new meaning as new iPad technology is sweeping its way into some college classrooms. The Idaho State…

Longtime State Rep. JoAn Wood cleaned out her Capital office and said goodbye to her Boise home. With the 2014 legislative session over, the Rigby…

In the past couple of weeks, Custer County has been rocked by a number of earthquakes. Since March 25, the area has experienced 21 earthquakes with a…

A meeting will be held Tuesday evening at City Hall in Blackfoot for public comment on the proposed railroad overpass. The meeting will be at 7 p.m.…

A three-judge appellate court panel has ruled the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have civil jurisdiction over the FMC Corporation, according to a new…

A Tooele, Utah, Army team will be in Pocatello on Tuesday to dispose of a World War II-era mortar shell. Pocatello airport employees were doing…

They have one of the most important jobs in our schools when it comes to keeping kids safe — crossing guards. No matter what the weather, these…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says it identified the explosive material found near Beaver Dick Park. A man originally found the mixture…

Rick Zundel, 45, of Idaho Falls, was being held in the Bonneville County Jail on Tuesday on charges of felony attempted strangulation. Idaho Falls…

Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic in Washington, D.C. and across the nation. President Barack Obama is supporting congressional…

Senior Pastor Paul Hayden of the Presbyterian Church in Jackson said a missionary’s body was found early Monday evening. Karen Colclough lived…

If the spring season rolling around means anything to the city’s Street Operations superintendent Randy Ghezzi, it’s time for another…

In spring of next year, Shelley will be home to a new production facility bringing a good number of new jobs. Golden Valley Natural already has a…

An explosive substance was found near Beaver Dick Park west of Rexburg. Madison County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Bruce Bowler said a man found the…

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit north of Challis on Monday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake epicenter at 14 miles…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested in connection with thefts from B&K Professional Services. Police said James D. Williams, 34, in late November…

NPG of Idaho is accepting applications for a high-energy weather anchor for its morning and noon newscasts. The candidate would be responsible for…

The threat of a landslide continues to loom five days after residents of Budge Drive in Jackson were asked to evacuate. Charlotte Reynolds,…

This month marks one year since the Oneida County triple murder resulting in the rescue of more than 40 pit bulls and an ongoing investigation. In an…

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook central Idaho, flinging items off walls and scaring residents but otherwise producing no reported damage or injuries…

Law enforcement agencies responded to reports of gun shots in Jackson Sunday morning. Jackson Police said around 8:20 a.m. dispatch received reports…

Frugal Livin’ is now open at 440 E. Center St. in Pocatello. The owners, Jared and Suzy Berger, said their store is a new kind of thrift store.…

Saturday was a day of science and engineering for hundreds of students in TRiO programs across the state. The students traveled from several cities…

The Bonneville High School student body is collecting donations to send to a high school in Snohomish County, Wash. Many of the school’s…

FormerSalmon High School basketball coach Dean Stokes died Friday night after falling into a ditch,the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office said. He…

Police arrested a man in connection with Thursday’s hit-and-run in McCammon. Idaho State Police said Friday that Chancy R. Lancaster, 38, of…

One local primary care physician says it’s not a good thing to only go to an immediate care facility when you’re sick and not see a…

The East Idaho Kids Fair in Idaho Falls is being held this weekend at Kingston Plaza. Children can get their faces painted, play in bouncy houses and…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls opens Saturday with new exhibits and animals. Zoo Superintendent Beth Rich said this year, the zoo has two new…

A middle school is under fire after a they conducted an anti-discrimination exercise. A select group of students at Taylorview Junior High were asked…

City officials in Blackfoot hope new brochures will attract more tourists to the area. Mayor Paul Loomis said the brochures are used to advertise…

An Idaho Falls teen was arrested early Friday morning after he tried to break into a house, police said. A homeowner on the 300 block of Sunterra…

The Idaho Dairy Council hosted a breakfast assembly at Rimrock Elementary to promote a healthy start to a student’s day. The council said 1 out…

The Jefferson County School Board in Rigby has approved a proposal to expand seating at the new Rigby High School stadium. The expansion would cost…

A woman was kidnapped at a Jerome gas station at gunpoint and forced her to drive to Lincoln County, Idaho, where her kidnapper committed aggravated…

Fire caused extensive damage to a stand-alone garage near Menan Friday. The Jefferson-Central Fire District was called to 726 North 3300 East at…

The City Club of Idaho Falls has clarified why it did not hold a debate between incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and challenger Bryan Smith. Local…

A man was arrested in Wednesday’s robbery of Jackson’s Food Store. On Thursday afternoon, Pocatello police released a statement saying…

Pocatello is getting a semi-professional baseball team. The Gate City Grays may suit up in Pocatello this summer. They have a coach, a general…

United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner — Emma Thackray — has some impressive academic credentials. The Century High…

Lights are back on for about 1,000 Pocatello customers of Idaho Power Company who lost electricity Wednesday morning. The outage began around 6:45…

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled the Challis area early Thursday morning according to the United State Geological Survey. It was reported at 6:21…

A new group in Pocatello is looking to keep the Gate Gity’s nondiscrimination ordinance in place by encouraging voters to vote “no”…

Rocky Mountain Power met with its most valued customers Wednesday to talk about their plans in Eastern Idaho. The company hasn’t held this sort…

Police are worried about a disturbing new trend which has more people switching from prescription drugs to heroin. David Pinegar, executive director…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 met Tuesday to go over budget changes for the upcoming school year, and there are a few things parents will…

A store was robbed in Pocatello early Wednesday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., a man entered Jackson’s Food Store on Pocatello Creek Road and…

A man was arrested after police said he threatened people at a gas station in Pocatello with a hatchet. According to police, Logan Scott Barnett, 21,…

H.S. BASEBALL*Bonneville 12 Madison 0 F *Highland 5Pocatello 3 F *Snake River 10Americam Falls 0 F/5 Firth 2*Sugar-Salem 5 F GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL…

April 15th is the last day to submit applications to your county assessor for a reduction in your property taxes. Those who qualify for Idaho’s…

Water is now being pumped into a popular destination for tourists in eastern Idaho after drought conditions last summer caused Jensen Grove to shut…

It’s been 50 years since Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. Since then, minorities have been granted equal…

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is still looking for a pair of coyotes that attacked a small dog on a Pocatello trail earlier this week. In the…

April is Autism Awareness Month. Some businesses are participating in Light It Up Blue and puzzle pieces are appearing everywhere. Both are symbols…

A Blackfoot woman was sentenced in connection with a Nov. 20 stabbing death. In 7th District Court in Blackfoot on Tuesday Sheree Moreno, 23, got 15…

A woman was charged with second-degree murder at the Bingham County Courthouse on Friday in connection with a Blackfoot stabbing death. Sheree Amanda…

The 2013-2014 winter was good to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. JHMR President Jerry Blann called it the “perfect storm.” “Mother…

A Jefferson County couple has been charged in connection with the theft of money from a Roberts area construction company over the past several…

An Idaho Falls woman was one of the first three women to pass the infantry training course in the United States Marine Corps six months ago. Infantry…

A hearing for a long-time Snake River High School teacher that will determine if the district terminates her contract will continue Monday. Elaine…

The Snake River School District school board continued a hearing Monday night regarding the future employment of a longtime biology teacher. On…

Fire crews extinguished a fire at a metal recycling business in Moreland just west of Blackfoot, Monday evening. The fire was reported before 9pm at…

After recent snow and rain storms in February and March, snowpack levels for Eastern Idaho are all over 100% for this time of the year. In a report…

When Bonneville County homeowner James Moore woke up to investigate a noise in his kitchen, he did not expect to find a man rummaging through his…

The illegal use of an emergency crossover on an Idaho interstate sent a man from Pocatello to the hospital. So this raises the question: is it ever…

The Blackfoot School District said it will not cut its music program at the Blackfoot sixth-grade elementary school. This comes after rumors started…

The Idaho State Department of Education is expanding its advanced placement opportunities to all high school students. Advanced Placement and Dual…

Some attorneys in southeast Idaho have are claiming there have been an uptick in routine traffic stops resulting in felony charges for people with…