Month: May 2014

The Pocatello Fire Department held an open house Friday and Saturday to talk about fire safety and held several demonstrations with a variety of…

The runaway the Bonneville County Sheriff office was looking for has been found. Michaela Fowler, 15, was located in Corry, Pennsylvania, according…

Babies born prematurely usually have to spend time in a neonatal intensive care unit. A new program is helping parents transition to home life after…

Sen. Mike Crapo met with the Eastern Idaho Mortgage Lenders Association to take questions about new housing legislation. As ranking member of the…

Area counties and cities are beginning the process of creating a regional development plan. The idea is to bring businesses to the region, rather…

Plans to demolish Rexburg’s Old Seminary Building in order to make room for a parking lot are facing strong opposition from several groups…

Pool season is here and it is time for kids to take the danger out of taking a dip. So locally, where should your kids learn how to swim? The YMCA in…

Students at Brigham Young University-Idaho will have a major food chain joining its student center food court. College representative Marc Stevens…

An advertisement for an organic plant sale in Hailey is attracting some attention online. The video by Peaceful Belly Farms is a parody of…

A truck hauling a large tank smashed into cars at a Pocatello dealership on Thursday. An Energy Transportation Inc. truck from Casper, Wyo., tipped…

If you walked down the halls of Discovery Elementary right after lunch this past semester, you probably saw Devarae Saxton tutoring some of the…

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper appointed Duane Nelson as interim fire chief for the Idaho Falls Fire Department. He is taking on the duties of…

This year students from several Idaho Falls schools took up a challenge to see how much kindness they could spread. It started in February and…

Blackfoot police have released surveillance photos of two men who robbed Walgreens at gunpoint on Tuesday. Police earlier said there was one robber,…

After numerous complaints of predatory booting in Rexburg, the city’s thinking of giving booting companies the boot. Last spring, Brigham Young…

The Bonneville County School District Board met Wednesday to discuss solutions to overcrowding, after failing to pass its $92 million bond. District…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor Brent Larson is retiring. Larson has overseen the three million acre forest since May of 2009. As part of…

As most kids are out enjoying their summer break, the teachers are the ones getting a lesson today at Idaho State University. More than 100 teachers…

Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot is working with Republicans and Democrats to try to get immigration-reform legislation passed. VanderSloot said the…

Teton County, Wyoming, officials are warning people in low-lying areas to watch out for minor flooding. The flooding is due to recent warm…

One hospital in eastern Idaho said it is prepared to handle the deadly respiratory virus known as MERS, if it appears in our area. There are three…

A new compensation plan for Melaleuca will bring hundreds of jobs to eastern Idaho, according to CEO Frank VanderSloot. VanderSloot said the new…

If you build it, they will come, then later stay the night. At least that’s the hope for one local man who is on a mission to reconstruct one…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase. Police were called to a fight on the 400 block of…

Construction on a 3-mile stretch of U.S. 20 north of Ashton began Tuesday. The $6.46 million project will remove pavement and 18-24 inches of road…

Parents looking to enroll their kids into school for the 2014-2015 school year will have a new charter school option in Pocatello/Chubbuck School…

Administrative Judge Darren Simpson stepped from behind the bench Tuesday to plead his case with commissioners in Fremont, Jefferson and Madison…

When local musician Colter Wilson learned how many of his friends and colleagues choose not to vote, he decided Memorial Day weekend would be the…

Bonneville County deputies said a motorcyclist led them on a high-speed chase. The sheriff’s office said around 6 p.m., a deputy tried to stop…

Unattended candles were the cause of an Idaho Falls apartment fire Monday, fire officials said. The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to 2001 W.…

The Bonneville County Veterans Ceremonial Team ended its Memorial Day with a unique program at the Home Depot in Idaho Falls. The Veterans Color…

Blacker’s Complete Home Furnishings has been a fixture in Eastern Idaho for almost 37 years, and it’s now undergoing a big change.…

A man who worked at the Idaho National Laboratory for more than 30 years has written a book describing alleged injustices from his former bosses.…

A woman who was missing in Idaho Falls was found in a house near an assisted living center Monday. A phone alert saying June N. Oksendahl, 81, had…

Fire crews battled eight separate brush fires in Bingham County early Sunday evening. Fort Hall dispatch said the fires were from Simplot Road to the…

Sunday morning members of the Idaho Falls Exchange Club Foundation gathered in Freeman Park to read the names of local soldiers who fought in…

Memorial Day weekend is a busy one in eastern Idaho. Here’s what’s happening. If you are aware of an event that is not listed here,…

The Idaho Department of Correction says a 47-year-old inmate has escaped from the Adams County Jail in Council. The department identified the inmate…

It’s the first time in eight years the Pocatello Police Department has held the Citizen Police Academy. Saturday was the tactical driving…

Hundreds of spectators packed Jackson’s Town Square Saturday morning to see the 33rd annual Old West Parade. “I’ve been coming to…

Juice cleanses are a popular way to detox and get in shape, but for some people, a liquid diet sounds intimidating. Experts suggest consulting your…

We hear it all the time: There are no jobs, people are leaving the area and our income per capita is lower than the state average. But Dan Cravens…

For the first time in several years, the Ross Park Aquatic Complex in Pocatello will be opening on Memorial Day weekend with no signs of closing…

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office installed its new security system Friday. Bingham County Courthouse patrons are now required to step…

Several locals have come up with an interesting way to raise money and honor heroes at the same time. Members of the Idaho Falls Exchange Club…

On the eve of one of this year’s biggest travel seasons, the roads around eastern Idaho are packed. “I live on the Ririe Highway so it…

The Better Business Bureau is warning women in eastern Idaho to be cautious when joining support groups. “Wisdom circles” are popping up…

After almost a month of deliberation, the Seventh Judicial District Court made a decision in what many know as the Blackfoot hazing case. Three…

A Rexburg man who lived with the decomposed bodies of his wife and daughter has asked a judge to clear his name. In 2004, police found the bodies of…

If you were planning on heading to Jefferson County Lake, also known as Rigby Lake, for Memorial Day weekend, you may be disappointed. There…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on several sex charges. Paul Castro IV was arrested on a warrant for lewd conduct with a child under 16 and two…

Rexburg Police are investigating an apparent burglary at Bearing’s Industrial Sales on South Fifth West. An employee called police around 7:20…

A driver-operator for the Idaho Falls Fire Department has been named interim fire chief. Duane Nelson will replace Chief Dean Ellis, who retired May…

Rocky Mountain Power officials have given more information on a couple of power outages that affected nearly 3,000 customers Thursday night. One of…

A new non-profit organization is hoping to help aspiring young artists find a creative outlet. The organization is called Foxxy Art, and creator…

Since 2004 the Field of Heroes in Pocatello has been set up and taken down each Memorial Day weekend to honor all soldiers killed in the wars in Iraq…

A 14-year-old boy was killed Thursday night on Blackrock Canyon road just south of Pocatello. Idaho State Police say the crash happened just after 7…

The May primary election is over, but one political ad caught the attention of the secretary of state’s office. The group called…

Mersadies Fisher loved the wonderful friends she made and being in front of the crowds. “I like to perform, so I like that I could go out and…

The Portneuf Medical Center’s trauma unit is seeing an increase in the number of pedestrians struck by cars this month, and doctors are trying…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking boaters to take precautions this memorial weekend. Deputies say often boaters hit the water…

Pretty soon, you may see officials with the Ammon Parks and Recreation Department out and about measuring the trees in your yard. They’re doing…

UPDATE 5:00pm 5/22/2014: The National Weather Service in Pocatello has released this report on the tornado… “A tornado was spotted…

A change in missionary age limits is impacting enrollment at BYU Idaho in Rexburg. The university reports spring semester enrollment totals 12,931 on…

A woman has come up with a way to control the wild mustang herd in Idaho. Andrea Maki, an artist from the state of Washington, has gotten the Bureau…

Fresh petunias, pansies, marigolds and more were planted Wednesday at the Hospice Memorial Grove, located at the Southeastern Idaho Public Health…

A handful Idaho’s GOP primary candidates began the long road to November Tuesday night, while many saw their campaigns come to an abrupt end.…

Over the past few months, the Pocatello community has been divided over the city’s non-discrimination ordinance until it came down to the wire…

There was a lot of talk about voter participation during Tuesday’s primary elections. Bannock County was the only county in eastern Idaho that…

Friday is the annual Fisherman’s Breakfast in St. Anthony and some locals are worried it could be the last year of the 59-year tradition. Every…

A crosswalk sign hit a school crossing guard in Pocatello. The Pocatello Police Department said just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, a car was driving through…

Two families had to leave their homes after an apartment burned in St. Anthony on Tuesday afternoon South Fremont Fire Department officials said a…

An Idaho Falls man is accused of recording a video of a teenager in a bathroom. Idaho Falls police said Wednesday that Justin M. Neibaur, 41, was…

A Fort Hall woman has died of injuries from a one-car crash at Siler and Edmo roads in the Fort Hall town site at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Fort Hall…

Here are the results for the May 20, 2014, election. Primary Election 2014…

Two contenders in Tuesday night’s election for Judge Jon J. Shindurling’s District 7 seat will have to face off once again in November.…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on a rape charge Tuesday. Idaho Falls police began investigating Ian E. Ramsey, 35, after they received information…

Pocatello voters chose to keep a nondiscrimination ordinance Tuesday night. The election was a close one, with 4,885 voting no (that is, to keep it)…

Bryan Smith conceded to incumbent Mike Simpson in the Republican primary race for U.S. representative for Idaho. When his campaign manager announced…

The unstable hillside in Jackson is continuing to slide slowly. The bottom of the bulge is in the Walgreen parking lot. According to data taken by…

The U.S. congressional race between Republicans Mike Simpson and challenger Bryan Smith has been a heated one, and their campaign ads have been…

A 16-year-old runaway girl has been found. Sequoia Johnson Sacksteder of Bow, Washington, was passing through the area with her father. Police said…

The Bonneville Youth Development Council hosted a parental drug education program Monday night at the Compass Academy in Idaho Falls. The program…

A housing survey being conducted in parts of eastern Idaho and Wyoming hopes to improve housing. The survey will look at consumer demand and…

One local election race is causing a stir among voters. It is the race for the Bingham County commissioner District 2 seat. The controversy stems…

Summer travel is right around the corner, but before you head to Salt Lake City to catch a flight, you may want to consider flying from Idaho Falls…

Two people were in the hospital Monday after an SUV T-boned their pickup, flipping it on its side. The truck crossed over two lanes of traffic and…

A truck crashing into a power pole led to the closure of U.S. Highway 30 in Montpelier and the evacuation of a school Monday morning. The Idaho State…

For the second time, the Republican primary ballot in Idaho is off limits to voters who are not registered with the GOP. Voters will have their…

Alaska State troopers say a 52-year-old man has been arrested in Idaho after two women in Alaska told police he sexually abused them. Trooper said…

Starting this summer, Idaho Falls Regional Airport will begin expanding southward in order to build more hangars. Airport officials say there’s…

It’s stuttering awareness week across the nation, and one professor at Idaho State University said it’s important for those who…

Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that sent two people to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The crash happened on…

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The language immersion program in the Jefferson county school district is wrapping up its first year with huge success. Story time at Jefferson…

The United States Postal Service said summer is prime time for dog attacks on mail carriers. The service reported that there were more than 5,500…

People are flying high at the 2014 Aviation Expo in Idaho Falls. Workshops, exhibits and live demonstrations are on display. A famous pilot…

Several same-sex couples who’d planned on tying the knot instead attended a last-minute rally in support of same-sex marriage on the steps of…

The Bengal Breeze Kit Club, a student organization at ISU’s Idaho Falls’ campus, is hosting its 2nd Annual Bengal BreezeKiteFestival on…

The Rigby City Council has cleared a plan that will allow people to keep chickens within city limits. The new ordinance, passed Thursday, is based on…