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 equipment. A crowd gathered Saturday to witness an exercise using the Jaws of Life. Crews removed the entire driver’s side of the car, then the passenger side, and finally lifted the

The runaway the Bonneville County Sheriff office was looking for has been found. Michaela Fowler, 15, was located in Corry, Pennsylvania, according to Sgt. Jeff Edwards. Edwards said the girl will be held there until family can pick her up. Fowler was last seen walking away from her family last Saturday. According to the police

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 they leave the NICU. It’s a service provided by Advanced Home Health. The goal is to get the babies caught up with their weight and developmental age by the time

Sen. Mike Crapo met with the Eastern Idaho Mortgage Lenders Association to take questions about new housing legislation. As ranking member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee, Crapo worked with committee chairman and Democrat Tim Johnson to introduce the Housing reform bill. Lawmakers’ goals are to do away Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,

Area counties and cities are beginning the process of creating a regional development plan. The idea is to bring businesses to the region, rather than focusing on individual cities and counties. But because this is still very new, some are hesitant about jumping on board, especially with no set plan in place yet. “Having Eastern

Plans to demolish Rexburg’s Old Seminary Building in order to make room for a parking lot are facing strong opposition from several groups including Preservation Idaho and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. The building, built in 1937, hasn’t been in use for years. Madison School District, which owns it, has previously said preserving it would

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 Idaho Falls is a favorite place to go for many parents. Contrary to rumors, the organization will still be offering swim lessons, just

Students at Brigham Young University-Idaho will have a major food chain joining its student center food court. College representative Marc Stevens said Friday the university has reached an agreement with Chick-fil-A. “BYU-Idaho is pleased to partner with Chick-fil-A,” said Todd Huchendorf, director of University Food Services, in a news release. “They offer a product that’s

An advertisement for an organic plant sale in Hailey is attracting some attention online. The video by Peaceful Belly Farms is a parody of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity.” It is promoting a sale scheduled for Saturday. According to the Huffington Post, after you see the video, your enthusiasm for the sale “will probably rise by approximately

A truck hauling a large tank smashed into cars at a Pocatello dealership on Thursday. An Energy Transportation Inc. truck from Casper, Wyo., tipped over and crashed into a number of new cars parked at Phil Meador Toyota on Yellowstone around noon. It was carrying a tank about 100 feet long. Police said the tank

If you walked down the halls of Discovery Elementary right after lunch this past semester, you probably saw Devarae Saxton tutoring some of the kindergarten students. “Early on in high school, I started taking classes to work with children, and through that experience I found that I really enjoy doing it, and that’s why I

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 former fire chief Dean Ellis. Although many thought more veteran officers would be granted this opportunity, the city said Nelson is the perfect candidate. “There’s so many components to being

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 culminated in a chain-linking ceremony Thursday with thousands of brightly colored paper chain links stretching all around the Skyline High School track field. “When you see everybody with the chains

Blackfoot police have released surveillance photos of two men who robbed Walgreens at gunpoint on Tuesday. Police earlier said there was one robber, but on Thursday said there were two. Police said around 9 p.m., the men walked into the store with a gun. One of suspects is described as a white male, 5′ 9″,

After numerous complaints of predatory booting in Rexburg, the city’s thinking of giving booting companies the boot. Last spring, Brigham Young University-Idaho student Audra Brown was suffering from heart issues, so her aunt came to town to care for her. “It was, like, 10 o’clock at night, and I had an episode, so we had

The Bonneville County School District Board met Wednesday to discuss solutions to overcrowding, after failing to pass its $92 million bond. District Superintendent Dr. Charles Shackett said even though more than 90 percent of voters acknowledge that schools within the district are overcrowded, 46 percent weren’t willing to pay more taxes for two new buildings.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor Brent Larson is retiring. Larson has overseen the three million acre forest since May of 2009. As part of his assignment,Larson also managed the 48,000 acre Curlew National Grasslands and the Jedediah Smith and Winegar Hole wilderness areas. Larson and his wife intend to stay in eastern Idaho. Tom Montoya has

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 from around the state gathered at ISU’s Distinguished Voices in Education seminar where education experts helped coach them to help them prepare their students for the upcoming Smarter Balance

Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot is working with Republicans and Democrats to try to get immigration-reform legislation passed. VanderSloot said the United States should allow immigrants to work, cross the border freely and pay taxes. One way to do that is with good legislation. “We all came from some place else, even the Native Americans came

Teton County, Wyoming, officials are warning people in low-lying areas to watch out for minor flooding. The flooding is due to recent warm temperatures and rising creeks, streams and rivers. “What property owners near creeks and streams need to tune in for in the coming weeks are flood watches and flood warnings,” said Teton County

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 confirmed cases of the virus in the United States. There are no cases in Idaho. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, also known as MERS, can be a potentially deadly

A new compensation plan for Melaleuca will bring hundreds of jobs to eastern Idaho, according to CEO Frank VanderSloot. VanderSloot said the new compensation plan will pay its marketing executives several million more in total compensation each year. He also said he expects the company’s growth to increase dramatically because of the new compensation formula.

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 of southeast Idaho’s oldest, most historic buildings by turning it into a luxury hotel. McCammon native Aaron Hunsaker and his wife moved back from D.C. hoping

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 K Street around 7:30 p.m. They said Michael B. Mora III, 31, was involved. As they arrived, Mora drove away in a car. Police said they tried to

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 base between Dumpground Road and Sheep Falls Road. The crews will also install drain pipes and place new base and asphalt pavement. Bruce King, with the Idaho Transportation Department, said

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 District 25. The charter school is only going to have two grades, kindergarten and first grade. The Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA) has been teaching digital learning courses for 10 years out

Administrative Judge Darren Simpson stepped from behind the bench Tuesday to plead his case with commissioners in Fremont, Jefferson and Madison Counties. During the last Idaho State Legislative session, lawmakers moved toward establishing a State Public Defender Commission. Counties will have to decide whether to hire a full-time office, transform current attorney contractors to hourly

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 perfect opportunity to get a new message out. On Monday’s Field of Heroes closing ceremonies, after the POW-MIA thunder run bikers finally rolled back in for the last time of

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 the motorcyclist for speeding on 49th North. Cody Williams, 35, of Bonneville County, took off, not stopping at stop signs and going more than 90 mph, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday.

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. Broadway Apt. 10 at 7:45 p.m. Firefighters kept the fire from spreading to neighboring apartments. Firefighters said the fire was caused by candles placed near flammable materials. Damage was estimated

The Bonneville County Veterans Ceremonial Team ended its Memorial Day with a unique program at the Home Depot in Idaho Falls. The Veterans Color Guard headed to the Home Depot Monday, after programs at seven ceremonies. Shoppers took in the bagpipes, 21-gun salute and moment of silence, honoring the soldiers who lost their lives serving

Blacker’s Complete Home Furnishings has been a fixture in Eastern Idaho for almost 37 years, and it’s now undergoing a big change. Although Stan Cook will maintain ownership, he has made his son, Collin, the president of the family business. “Blacker’s actually started the year before I was born,” said Collin. He began sweeping the

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. Dennis Patterson describes these situations in his new book, “Department of Energy Whislteblower: Justice over Racial Discrimination and Ethics Violations in a Right to Work State.” “I had an incredible

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 been found went out around 3:15 p.m. Oksendahl had been missing since late Sunday night, when she walked away from Lily and Syringa Assisted Living on 850

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 Ross Fork Cemetery. One building was in danger of being burned down, according to dispatch. Fort Hall, Blackfoot and Pocatello crews were putting out the fires. None of the agencies

Sunday morning members of the Idaho Falls Exchange Club Foundation gathered in Freeman Park to read the names of local soldiers who fought in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to World War II. “Two percent of the population serves in the military. It’s a very elite group that protects the rights and freedoms of

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, please email us at newsdesk@localnews8.com. Monday Flag ceremony, 8 a.m., greenbelt Veterans Memorial, Idaho Falls. American Legion service, 8:30 a.m., Fielding Memorial Park, Idaho Falls. Foothills to Freedom Run, 8:30

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 as Robert Michael Williston. It says Williston escaped Saturday night by apparently scaling a fence. The agency describes Williston is an Asian-American with black hair, brown eyes and an olive complexion. He

It’s the first time in eight years the Pocatello Police Department has held the Citizen Police Academy. Saturday was the tactical driving portion of the academy. It started off in the classroom, going over many court cases that have contributed to how police pursuits are handled nowadays. “They’re basically the reason why we do things

Hundreds of spectators packed Jackson’s Town Square Saturday morning to see the 33rd annual Old West Parade. “I’ve been coming to the parade ever since I can remember,” said Renee Moulton. This year’s parade featured a mix of cowboys, Indians and horse-drawn covered wagons. There were also sled dogs pulling a pickup truck. “The ladies

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 doctor if you have high blood sugar, blood sugar imbalances or plan to go on an extreme juice cleanse. For the average person, adding in a juice drink to 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 with the Department of Labor said there is something in the works to help the entire area. It’s called regionalization. “Regionalization is a reality,” said 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 early because of imminent weather. But there are some things to remember before you grab your swimming gear and head to the pool. First, make sure your toddlers and

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office installed its new security system Friday. Bingham County Courthouse patrons are now required to step through a metal detector and empty all metal items and purses through a screening process. Sheriff Craig Rowland said this new system is long overdue for the county.“We’ve had a portable detector that we’ve used

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 Foundation spent Friday morning place 1,000 American flags near the Veterans’ Memorial in Freeman Park. They’re raising money for several causes including the Veterans Group, Idaho Falls Crimestoppers, and

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 took me quite a while just to get out onto the Ririe Highway just to get down here. So lots of traffic going that way too,” said traveler Merri

The Better Business Bureau is warning women in eastern Idaho to be cautious when joining support groups. “Wisdom circles” are popping up in the area. The groups are advertised as a way for likeminded women to support each other. Robb Hicken with the BBB said some of these circles are truly supportive in nature, but

After almost a month of deliberation, the Seventh Judicial District Court made a decision in what many know as the Blackfoot hazing case. Three students — Logan Chidester, Nathan Walker and Tyson Katseanes — were initially charged with forceable penetration with a foreign object, a felony in, 2010. The felony charges were later dismissed and

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 Laura Kaneko and Lorraine Kiyoe Kaneko at their home near Rexburg. Autopsies say they died of starvation and illness. Kenichi David Kaneko was convicted of involuntary

If you were planning on heading to Jefferson County Lake, also known as Rigby Lake, for Memorial Day weekend, you may be disappointed. There isn’t much water, and the level could be low until the end of June. Water resource managers say in past years, there was plenty of water and there was enough to

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 counts of sexual abuse of a child. Idaho Falls police said Castro’s arrest stems from an investigation that began in April allegedly regarding inappropriate contact with an

Rexburg Police are investigating an apparent burglary at Bearing’s Industrial Sales on South Fifth West. An employee called police around 7:20 a.m. Thursday after finding a rear window broken out and $150 missing from a cash drawer. The break-in happened sometime between 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning. Investigation is continuing.

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 16. The Idaho Falls City Council confirmed Mayor Rebecca Casper’s appointment Thursday night. Nelson began his fire service career with the Idaho National Guard in 1991. He joined the Idaho Falls

Rocky Mountain Power officials have given more information on a couple of power outages that affected nearly 3,000 customers Thursday night. One of them affected approximately 2,500 customers in parts of Idaho Falls, Lewisville, Menan, Rigby, Rexburg and St. Anthony. This was due to a jumper cable breaking at the Rigby substation, the utility said.

A new non-profit organization is hoping to help aspiring young artists find a creative outlet. The organization is called Foxxy Art, and creator Justin Baumgartner is hoping it will turn into an all-encompassing studio for all kinds of art. “I’m reaching out t local artists because there are so many out there,” Baumgartner said. “They

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 and Afghanistan. “As committee we want the field to end on a high note,” said Susan Thurm, with programs and infield services for the memorial.”We want

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 p.m. 14-year-old Jesse Sistrunk of Pocatello, was riding west on a 2014 honda motorbike. Sharon Beyler, of American Falls was riding east on a 2006 Polaris ATV. Sistrunk lost control

The May primary election is over, but one political ad caught the attention of the secretary of state’s office. The group called “Citizens For Fairness” didn’t register to run the radio ad here in Idaho. Chief Deputy Tim Hurst said the secretary of state’s office is planning to fine Citizens For Fairness. Hurst said the

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 perform and just shine,” Fisher said. “I think our role is to encourage everyone to come out to the games and support our team and just get

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 to get the word out for both drivers and pedestrians to be cautious as these warmer months start rolling in. PMC’s trauma director Dr. Drew McRoberts said he normally sees a

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking boaters to take precautions this memorial weekend. Deputies say often boaters hit the water unprepared. Half of Americans don’t know how to swim, contributing to at least one death in the county every year. Deputy Judd Aeschbacher said many accidents can be prevented with a life jacket. “We

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 this on behalf of the Idaho Department of Lands as part of the federally-funded Snake River Canopy Analysis Project. They’ll visit around 300 sample plots across eastern Idaho and use the

UPDATE 5:00pm 5/22/2014: The National Weather Service in Pocatello has released this report on the tornado… “A tornado was spotted southwest of Aberdeen around 6:40 pm mdt. Itmoved north and slightly west until around 7:00 pm mdt. Radarestimates showed it was located 1/2 mile north-northwest of theintersection of north Pleasant Valley Road and County Line

A change in missionary age limits is impacting enrollment at BYU Idaho in Rexburg. The university reports spring semester enrollment totals 12,931 on campus. That is a 7.7 percent reduction from last year at the same time. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lowered the age of missionary eligibility in October 2012.

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 of Land Management, the community of Challis and Custer County, and the area cattle ranchers to work together to create the Wild Love Preserve. If this

Fresh petunias, pansies, marigolds and more were planted Wednesday at the Hospice Memorial Grove, located at the Southeastern Idaho Public Health building at 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive. But for one man, his pride and joy is the rose garden. “My wife loved roses,” said Clayton Ooley, remembering his wife of 57 and a half years,

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. Lawrence Wasden, the longest-serving attorney general in Idaho history, is one step closer to a fourth term. Wasden topped Chris Troupis with 59 percent of the vote. In November’s general election

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 during Tuesday night’s election, when voters decided to keep the ordinance in place. But it was close, with less than an 80 vote difference. Fair Pocatello co-chair Brenda Stanley said today she

There was a lot of talk about voter participation during Tuesday’s primary elections. Bannock County was the only county in eastern Idaho that had a significant difference in the percentage of registered voters who actually voted this year. Instead of 22.7 percent, 34.27 percent of registered voters actually showed up to the polls. Other counties

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 Memorial Day Weekend, the breakfast marks the kick-off of the summer season for fishing and camping. Volunteers cook up hash browns, pancakes and sausage from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 the parking lot of Edahow Elementary School at 2020 Pocatello Creek Road. The driver hit a barrier in the middle of the parking lot, then hit the curb and a

Two families had to leave their homes after an apartment burned in St. Anthony on Tuesday afternoon South Fremont Fire Department officials said a caller said he had a fire in his bedroom around 1 p.m. Fire crews were at the apartments owned by Loren Ricks on the 200 block of West First North within

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 arrested on a warrant for felony injury to a child after an investigation that began in December when police got a tip he recorded the 16-year-old girl. He

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 police said Sha Lynn Shoyo, 18, was ejected from her vehicle and found unconscious in a field. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to

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

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. Candidates need 51 percent of the votes to take the seat. Bruce Pickett almost won the race with 49 percent of the vote. The runner-up, Stevan Thompson, gathered 29 percent of the

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on a rape charge Tuesday. Idaho Falls police began investigating Ian E. Ramsey, 35, after they received information that he allegedly had sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl on multiple occasions. He was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

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) and 4,738 voting yes (to repeal it). The nondiscrimination ordinance forbids discrimination against a person based on their sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. It applies to housing, employment

Bryan Smith conceded to incumbent Mike Simpson in the Republican primary race for U.S. representative for Idaho. When his campaign manager announced Smith conceding, around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Simpson had the lead, with 6,639 to 3,674 votes and 71 of 453 precincts reporting. We’ll update this story with more details as they become available.

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 geologists, the land is still moving a quarter of an inch per day in the Budge Drive area. Geologists are now trying to figure out how to slow the

The U.S. congressional race between Republicans Mike Simpson and challenger Bryan Smith has been a heated one, and their campaign ads have been drawing criticism from some voters who think their campaign ads are too negative. These days you can’t turn on the television, listen to the radio, or even watch a YouTube video without

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 she left the Roadway Inn at 835 S. 5th Avenue around 1 a.m. while her father was sleeping. Just before 10 a.m., Pocatello police said she had been found and returned to

The Bonneville Youth Development Council hosted a parental drug education program Monday night at the Compass Academy in Idaho Falls. The program teaches parents about current drug and alcohol trends among teens, pointing out signs to watch out for. Coordinator Alisha Passey said certain behaviors can point to drug use. “Grades suddenly change, loss of

A housing survey being conducted in parts of eastern Idaho and Wyoming hopes to improve housing. The survey will look at consumer demand and preferences when it comes to housing in Fremont and Madison counties. It will also look at housing in Teton counties in Wyoming and Idaho. People will be asked about the condition

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 from one candidate working for Bingham Memorial Hospital for the last 13 years. Incumbent Whitney Manwaring will face off against challenger Ralph West on Tuesday. Manwaring has been a commissioner

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 Regional Airport. The airport recently hired a marketing firm to convince fliers of all it has to offer. “Shorter drive times, easy connections. There’s cheap parking here,”

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 was struck by a white SUV in the median. Pocatello police and fire departments responded to North Yellowstone as witnesses tried to pry a man trapped in his

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 Police said around 10 a.m., Fausto Trujillo, 54, of Miami, was eastbound turning onto Boise Street when his trailer struck a power pole. Trujillo was unhurt. The

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 choice of the nonpartisan ballot, the Democratic ballot and the Republican ballot: Anyone can voteon the nonpartisan topics, regardless of party affiliation. Only voters registered as a Republican can

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 Friday night that Anthony Gilliam is in custody in Fremont County, Idaho, awaiting extradition to Alaska. He was arrested Friday by the Ashton Police Department and the Fremont County Sheriff’s

Starting this summer, Idaho Falls Regional Airport will begin expanding southward in order to build more hangars. Airport officials say there’s already a hangar waiting list of about eight people. “It’s a taxi lane and ramp and some access roads and utilities for future hangar development,” said the airport’s director, Craig Davis. “The airport provides

It’s stuttering awareness week across the nation, and one professor at Idaho State University said it’s important for those who don’t stutter to know how to work with those who do. Stuttering means there is a problem with motor function. Certain signals are not doing what they need to do in order to tell someone

Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle injury crash that sent two people to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The crash happened on southbound Interstate 15 at mile marker 67. Clair E. Averill, of Idaho Falls, was driving southbound in a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. ISP said Averill drifted off the left shoulder of the road and

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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 Elementary is interactive, a chance for students to practice comprehension. As the school year begins to wrap up, first graders are able to read, write and speak in sentences. “I have to

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 carriers nationwide were bitten by dogs, 15 of which were in Idaho. USPS Manager Rory Scott is in charge of the Idaho Falls Eagle Rock Station. He said this is

People are flying high at the 2014 Aviation Expo in Idaho Falls. Workshops, exhibits and live demonstrations are on display. A famous pilot officially known as the “Spin Doctor” will put on a show for spectators. Rich Stowell has been a pilot and instructor since the 1980’s. He also works with the Federal Aviation Administration

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 Bonneville County Courthouse Friday morning. Tuesday federal judge Candy Dale struck down Idaho’s ban on same-sex marriage, ruling it unconstitutional and on Wednesday denied Gov. Butch Otter’s request for an appeal.

The Bengal Breeze Kit Club, a student organization at ISU’s Idaho Falls’ campus, is hosting its 2nd Annual Bengal BreezeKiteFestival on Saturday. The event will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Sandy Downs. Featured in the event are kite-making, free kites, pinwheels, large kites flown by kite pilots from Utah and a flying caterpillar.

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 Idaho Falls’ laws. It allows citizens to keep up to eight hens in their back yard. No selling of eggs from these chickens will be allowed. Unlike Idaho Falls’