Month: June 2014

Any given summer day, Rexburg Rapids is filled with kids cooling off in the summer heat But looking closely at the crowd this afternoon, people…

Several people living just south of Firth have had nearly a dozen goats and sheep killed by coyotes in the past couple of months. The U.S. Department…

One mental health clinic in Ammon Idaho is working to combat mental illness and addiction with neurotherapy. Neurofeedback supervisor Bonita Avery…

One community is still rebuilding itself two years after the Charlotte Fire devastated the region. On June 28, 2012 the fire swept through the area,…

Some people in Rexburg are surprised to hear Ku Klux Klan literature is being distributed within their city. Captain Randy Lewis of the Rexburg…

Authorities have released the name of the man missing in the South Fork of the Snake River after an accident Sunday. Mason Empey, 21, and Torrey…

You may want to think twice about burning your trash or a fire in the Pocatello area. The Pocatello Fire Department has issued a burn ban on solid…

We are at the beginning of fire season, and a massive wildfire can be very expensive. Understanding how to get available aid makes a big difference…

When the space shuttle Challenger exploded Jan. 28, 1986, 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canavaral, Florida, all seven crew members were killed,…

A 79-year-old Jefferson County man died Sunday while burning weeds in Menan. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said James Herring was…

Well-wishers gathered in Pocatello’s Upper Ross Park Sunday afternoon to welcome home 22-year-old Sgt. Matthew Krumwiede. Krumwiede has been at…

Pocatello held its 2014 Pocatello Pride celebration Saturday. Guest speakers discussed a variety of topics including organizations for all lesbian,…

The Harkness Hotel held its grand opening Saturday to celebrate the combination of old and new, creating unique suites and rooms throughout the whole…

Opponents of booting in Rexburg suffered a major blow this week when city council rejected an ordinance that would have made it tougher for companies…

All day Friday people were able to stop by the offices of the Eastern Idaho Public Health District in Idaho Falls to learn their HIV status. Friday…

Pocatello’s nondiscrimination ordinance will remain in place despite a recount Friday. In May, Pocatello voters chose to keep the ordinance…

The Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol held its emergency exercise Friday. Volunteers conducted test search-and-rescue missions. “There are techniques…

Are you ready to go 80 mph on the interstate? The Idaho Transportation Department says not so fast. A plan to increase the speed limit on portions of…

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since “Napoleon Dynamite” was released? The $400,000 budget film grossed more than $44 million…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has announced that a regional behavioral health crisis center will be in Idaho Falls. Otter made the announcement…

Travel and tourism is the third largest industry for Idaho, and it looks like we will see it pick up this summer for the first time in several years.…

Local News 8 has learned the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station just north of Dubois could soon be closing. According to the U.S. Department of…

Two married veterans in Howe are getting some help putting the finishing touches on their new home. Thursday Home Depot workers donated building…

The body of a truck driver reported missing earlier Wednesday has been found. The Oneida County Sheriff’s office was notified Wednesday…

If you are looking for things for the kids to do this summer, you may want to sign up for the Idaho Falls Arts Council classes sooner rather than…

Tuesday was the first official day for selling summer fireworks. Not all shops are open yet, but TNT Fireworks stands are open for business. The…

The Town of Jackson will formally unveil several charging stations for electric vehicles Thursday, making it the first gateway community to…

The owner of a Jackson guiding service is calling on Wyoming’s U.S. senators to stand up for his small business. Eco Tours Adventures bid on a…

Two weeks after being struck by a suspect in a bizarre police chase, Teton County Sheriff Tony Liford is speaking about his experience. The chase…

After much debate, Victor has become the latest Idaho town to pass a non-discrimination ordinance. The ordinance, which took effect June 16,…

A 76-year-old Hyrum, Utah man drowned in Blackfoot Reservoir at around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday. Caribou County Sheriff Ric Anderson identified the man as…

Homelessness is a problem, and when veterans become homeless, they may have some specific problems that need specific attention. A new program is…

Thursday, the Idaho Falls City Council will vote on proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance. One of the changes is adding language about…

A group made up of BYU-Idaho students would like to see a bus system for students in Rexburg. The city has tried to expand its public transportation…

Most teens spend their summer working at the mall or the movies, but high school senior Chet Ellsworth said he is exercising his passion for cars as…

Democrat leaders are out rallying cities across eastern Idaho on Tuesday in their fight to raise the state’s minimum wage from the current…

Idaho Falls police want your help in finding a woman. Peggy Rodriguez, 39, is wanted on suspicion of probation violation, as well as forgery and…

A woman is being charged with murder after a house fire that claimed the life of a 47-year-old man in May. On Monday, the Bannock County Prosecuting…

One man is in custody after Pocatello police responded to a burglary in progress shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday. Police quickly surrounded the…

Monday afternoon Bonneville County sheriff’s deputies took on Ammon firefighters at the Texas Roadhouse in Ammon. The 4th annual competition…

Crime in the summer usually involves more vandalism and theft than other times of the year. This past week there were 20 cases of vandalism and theft…

A new scam is targeting a homeowner in Rexburg and now police are investigating. Police said the homeowner found a couple in his home unpacking, but…

In the midst of the Idaho Republican party divide, Democrats were able to join harmoniously at this past weekend’s convention in Moscow.…

It’s always exciting to get a new car, but for the Idaho Falls Senior Center, it’s double the excitement. Two new vans were donated to…

Today the Better Business Bureau is warning people of a scam going on among those who are looking to buy and sell cars via Craigslist. BBB…

A new scam is targeting a homeowner in Rexburg and now police are investigating. Police said the homeowner found a couple in his home unpacking, but…

A woman is facing charges in connection to an accident that hurt a school crossing guard last month. Amy Hansen Smith, 46, of Chubbuck, is scheduled…

Several dentists in our area were able to put smiles on a lot of faces Saturday by volunteering their services to those who wouldn’t normally…

After working in home health physical therapy for nine years, Mary VanOrden decided it was time to take the industry to a new level. “There…

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Stephen Yates talks with Tatevik Aprikyan about the Middle East crisis, ISIS and how it impacts the…

Idaho State University showcased its new tele-pharmacy with the help of the Lost Rivers Medical Center Friday. The pharmacy serves as one of the…

Every community in Southeast Idaho has its own style and flare that tends to shine during celebrations, especially if there’s a parade. For…

The Blackfoot Police Department held a community appreciation day at Jensen Grove Saturday. There were multiple areas to learn about various…

Eastern Idaho is seeing an increase in tourism dollars. One local organization said this will bring more businesses to the region. The organization…

A hazmat team was called to the post office in Firth early Saturday after a white powdery substance was found. Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland…

A new brewery is one step closer to moving to the Star Valley, bringing with it jobs and a renewed economic outlook for the region. Thursday the town…

Good news Idaho – unemployment rates across the Gem State have decreased, dropping below 5 percent for the first time in six years. But…

A local business leader is retiring after 40 years in the insurance industry. For the last 18 years, Phil Joslin has been the CEO and executive vice…

Ralph Lillig, who helped create the Yes Pocatello organization is suing Bannock County. The suit names Bannock County Clerk Robert Polecki, more than…

“Fiddler on the Roof” is a family-friendly musical and was chosen by the group after it was denied a license to perform a tamed-down…

During the month of June, Natural Grocers will be asking customers for donations at checkout. All the proceeds go to Help Inc, a nonprofit that…

A man was arrested in connection with at least four burglaries in the Island Park area. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that…

For the first time in nearly six years, Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell below five percent in May. The unemployment rate of…

Confused about Medicare? There are some free seminars at the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello to help breakdown Medicare enrollment. At the…

Keanna M. Tennant was missing since the night of June 9. The sheriff’s office were looking in the Idaho Falls, Ririe, or Archer area. No…

Put two people under the same roof for long enough and some sort of dispute is bound to occur, but when do these disputes cross the line? Aside from…

Idaho Falls Animal Services officials say they’re seeing an increase in dog bites. IFAS director Irene Brown said they usually get about two to…

The City of Chubbuck will be microsurfacing a number of streets over the next couple of weeks. Microsurfacing is a protective coat which extends the…

Country Club Hills Utilities has been awarded a $1,641,000 low-interest loan from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The loan will be…

Idaho State University Campus Safety director Stephen Chatterton can’t even walk across the Student Union Building parking lot without fielding…

Insurance companies are facing a shortage of qualified people who want to work in the industry, and the need is growing. Idaho CPCU Society director…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on a felony charge Wednesday for leaving the scene of an accident. Idaho Falls Police said Kevin F. Danielewicz…

We see the reports often: an elderly person who has dementia or Alzheimer’s has wandered off and their family is desperately trying to find…

The State Board of Education today approved an amendment to its policy on campus safety for the state’s four-year institutions. The updated…

Higher education efforts are on the rise in eastern Idaho as more high school graduates bypass college. Idaho State Board of Education Chairman Emma…

It’s the middle of June, and some parts of eastern Idaho and western Wyoming actually received snow Wednesday. It caught visitors to the region…

Emergency vehicles, Air Idaho and smoke were the sights at Idaho Falls Regional Airport Wednesday morning. It was only a drill. The Federal Aviation…

A local charter school is in danger of losing its charter. Monday, the Idaho Public Charter School Commission voted unanimously to send a letter of…

The Idaho Attorney General’s office has ordered a recount of all ballots cast during the May 20 election for Proposition One/Pocatello…

A twin-engine airplane plane crashed and caught fire in the parking lot of a western Montana ski area, killing the pilot. Ravalli County Sheriff…

The Teton Education Association is one step closer to reaching an agreement with Teton School District 401 for the first time. A negotiation team…

A U.S. Bank branch in Pocatello was robbed late Tuesday afternoon. Pocatello Police are looking for this man who apparently walked into the U.S. Bank…

On Tuesday night the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 will be announcing at its annual public budget hearing that it’s finally looking at…

The school year may be over for many students, but teachers are gearing up for the next school term. More than 700 educators across the state are…

More than one million Americans have HIV, and 1 in 5 doesn’t know it. National Testing Day is June 27, but eastern Idahoans have several dates…

Since the opening night of the Idaho Falls Chukars was rained out Monday night, a double header is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Chukars…

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a break-in at Hart’s Tux and Gown at 700 Park Avenue over the weekend. The business reported a burglary at…

A man suspected in the May 27th robbery of a Walgreen drug store in Blackfoot died in custody at the Blaine County jail in Hailey. In a news release,…

Student leaders from both high schools in Idaho Falls are working together to raise money to paint the bleachers on each side – one for Skyline and…

The Idaho Republican Party Convention adjourned Saturday afternoon in Moscow without covering many planned items. The Idaho GOP planed to choose a…

Smith’s Food and Drug is changing the way their shopping carts are designed to keep children safer. “So the big launch is the focus on…

Summer camp is a tradition many kids look forward to. This week, it’s the annual Camp Magical Moments in Swan Valley. The traditions are the…

About six kids in eastern Idaho have contracted swimmer’s itch. A parent said they got it after swimming at Robert’s Gravel Pond.…

A Las Vegas officer was laid to rest in his hometown of Afton, Wyoming Monday. Alan Beck’s wife and children sat by his casket as family…

We have seen several deadly semi-truck collisions lately. Last Friday, a driver in Burley was killed on I-84 after he crashed into a pillar…

Let’s face it – Donna Delparte’s office is cooler than yours. Period. Delparte is a researcher at Idaho State University’s…

An Idaho Falls man died from injuries sustained in a jet ski collision on Sunday. Sgt. Jeff Edwards of the Bonneville County Sheriff Office said…

The Teton County Sheriff is recovering from minor injuries when he was hit by a car. It happened Friday a little before 6 p.m on North Main Street in…

This year’s Idaho GOP Convention erupted in fighting, name calling, and eventually an early dismissal as Republican leaders across the state…

It only takes 8 seconds to qualify a Bareback ride. To the casual spectator that isn’t a large amount of time. But to the riders, each tenth of…