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 wearing “B” shirts fill the water park, balloons fly in the wind and food is being served for a special party. “We’re really going to miss him. He’s a kind

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 of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services has confirmed that coyotes were, in fact, the predators killing the domestic livestock. Todd Sullivan, with Wildlife Services, set out traps for the coyotes,

One mental health clinic in Ammon Idaho is working to combat mental illness and addiction with neurotherapy. Neurofeedback supervisor Bonita Avery and licensed clinical social worker David Spencer have been working with patients at Pearl Health Clinic since 2012 to regulate brain activity. “We have a lot of chronically mentally ill patients that we see

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, burning 66 homes and destroying the surrounding land. Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Jennifer Jackson said although the wildlife did not suffer any major displacement, the destruction shook the

Some people in Rexburg are surprised to hear Ku Klux Klan literature is being distributed within their city. Captain Randy Lewis of the Rexburg Police Department said someone called to complain about a man placing the fliers on parked cars Saturday. He also said when police found him they asked him to stop handing out

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 Reinhart, 20, both of Idaho Falls, started rafting on the river from the Heise boat launch to fish downstream to the Lorenzo boat dock. About a mile upstream from

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 fuels in areas near wildlands effective immediately. This is due to current fire danger and fuel moisture level. The affected areas are marked in yellow in the

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 in managing fires. On Wednesday, elected officials attended a wildfire workshop in Bonneville County. The meeting covered the whole Upper Snake Interagency Wildfire Group, which includes a variety of

When the space shuttle Challenger exploded Jan. 28, 1986, 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canavaral, Florida, all seven crew members were killed, including Christa McAuliff. She was chosen as NASA’s teacher in space. McAuliff’s backup was Barbara Morgan who was watching from the ground. Morgan was a teacher in McCall. Friday she spoke at

A 79-year-old Jefferson County man died Sunday while burning weeds in Menan. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said James Herring was burning weeds near a shed at 3658 E. 800 Noth. The fire spread to the shed. Herring tried to put the fire out, but collapsed and died from natural causes, the sheriff’s office said.

Well-wishers gathered in Pocatello’s Upper Ross Park Sunday afternoon to welcome home 22-year-old Sgt. Matthew Krumwiede. Krumwiede has been at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio for the past two years receiving treatment after he stepped on an IED while serving in Afghanistan. He lost both his legs, a couple of fingers and fractured his

Pocatello held its 2014 Pocatello Pride celebration Saturday. Guest speakers discussed a variety of topics including organizations for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender folks in the community, personal stories from parents whose children have taken their own lives after being bullied for being gay, and the reasons why pride events are held across the

The Harkness Hotel held its grand opening Saturday to celebrate the combination of old and new, creating unique suites and rooms throughout the whole building. Owner Aaron Hunsaker said he wants the eight-room hotel to become a travel destination, bringing people to McCammon to experience history combined with modern touches like the sinks, lighting designs

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 to boot cars. The ordinance would have required booting companies to get authorization from property owners every time they boot a vehicle.

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 is National HIV Testing Day, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, one in six infected Americans don’t know their status. “We feel everyone should have at

Pocatello’s nondiscrimination ordinance will remain in place despite a recount Friday. In May, Pocatello voters chose to keep the ordinance (voting no), which banned discrimination against a person because of sexual orientation or gender identity. It was close, with an 80-vote difference. After the recount it was a 56-vote difference, still in favor of the

The Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol held its emergency exercise Friday. Volunteers conducted test search-and-rescue missions. “There are techniques to be used to find things and communicate what you find that are critical to be able to tell ground rescue personnel how to get there,” said CAP Col. Jim Haldy. CAP specializes in search-and-rescue missions

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 I-84, I-86 and I-15 was supposed to go into effect Tuesday. However, the department said Friday it wants to take more time to weigh concerns expressed since

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since “Napoleon Dynamite” was released? The $400,000 budget film grossed more than $44 million and went on to become a cult classic. Not only did the film bring its lead actor and director fame, but it put the small town of Preston, Idaho, on the map. When it

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has announced that a regional behavioral health crisis center will be in Idaho Falls. Otter made the announcement at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport on Thursday morning. “Behavioral health should be all of our concerns because Idaho is a family,” said Otter. “It will happen here as quick as it could

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. The Pocatello/Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce said already this year things are looking up, with an 8 percent increase in travel and tourism-related sales. When the economy

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 Agriculture’s website, the station — which studies sheep breeds — is the second largest employer in Clark County. County leaders say its closure means the loss of 21 jobs. They say

Two married veterans in Howe are getting some help putting the finishing touches on their new home. Thursday Home Depot workers donated building supplies and volunteered their time helping remodel the couple’s bathroom. “I don’t know if I can express — felt like we were rescued, in a sense,” said Kathi Jensen. The Army veteran

The body of a truck driver reported missing earlier Wednesday has been found. The Oneida County Sheriff’s office was notified Wednesday afternoon of an unattended death at the westbound Juniper rest area. Detective investigated the death and found that the body was that of Advin Benotakih, who was a truck driver for Greenline Express trucking,

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 later. Wednesday’s class was sold out, and there was room for 50 kids ages 5 to 9. The kids learned to make trash bag sculptures, which

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 operators of the stand in Idaho Falls said they have a few new showers and family packs this year. Rules are pretty much the same as past years, and TNT

The Town of Jackson will formally unveil several charging stations for electric vehicles Thursday, making it the first gateway community to Yellowstone National Park to have such infrastructure. Three of the four free charging stations were installed on Town Square, the public parking garage on Millward Street and the Deloney Street public parking lot. One

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 “concession business opportunity for guided ski touring services within Grand Teton National Park” in early 2013. Taylor Philips, the president of the company, said he was told the proposal

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 started a little before 6 p.m. on June 13 near the Best Western in Driggs. The driver, Danielle Rorabaugh, was wanted for allegedly hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene.

After much debate, Victor has become the latest Idaho town to pass a non-discrimination ordinance. The ordinance, which took effect June 16, prohibits Victor businesses from discriminating against people on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Councilman Jeff Potter, who championed the ordinance, said it’s crucial to attracting tourists to the town. “We

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 Kendall Lee Atkinson. Anderson said three other Utah men were trolling the lake around 1:30 p.m. and saw Atkinson fishing from his boat. When they returned about an hour later, they saw

Homelessness is a problem, and when veterans become homeless, they may have some specific problems that need specific attention. A new program is catching on all over the nation, and Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is jumping on board. The initiative is called the Mayor’s Challenge, issued by first lady Michelle Obama. It has only been

Thursday, the Idaho Falls City Council will vote on proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance. One of the changes is adding language about neutering shelter pets. New pet owners with have 30 days from the time of adoption to neuter animals adopted from the shelter. Currently, Idaho Falls Animal Services requires new owners to

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 in the past, but there have been several road blocks. The city wanted to have a transportation system that went from Rexburg to Driggs, but the state turned

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 a fuel jockey for DAD’s Truck Stop. “On my first day this lady came in with a Porsche 911 Carrera. That was pretty neat,” he said. Chet not

Democrat leaders are out rallying cities across eastern Idaho on Tuesday in their fight to raise the state’s minimum wage from the current $7.25 up to $10.10 per hour. Current democratic U.S. representative candidate Richard Stallings, was joined by congressional candidates Nels Mitchell and Bert Marley during the day’s tour starting in Idaho Falls, making

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 writing fictitious notes. If you know her whereabouts, contact the police department at (208) 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.

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 Attorney’s Office announced that Josephine Bobbie Theboy was charged with first-degree murder, burglary and robbery. Martin D. Anderton, 47, died May 7 in connection to a fire at

One man is in custody after Pocatello police responded to a burglary in progress shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday. Police quickly surrounded the Community Rec Center at 427 N 6th Ave.Officers then used a police dog to flush out the suspect. According to police, the man confessed responsibility for several recent business burglaries. The man’s

Monday afternoon Bonneville County sheriff’s deputies took on Ammon firefighters at the Texas Roadhouse in Ammon. The 4th annual competition was a five on five, relay-style race. Each deputy and firefighter had to finish a full rack of ribs, so the competition took nearly 45 minutes. Texas Roadhouse puts on the event for its annual

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 in the Bonneville County area. Criminals see a phone or electronic device in your car, they’ll break in to get that item, but because there is so much

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 the couple said the home was listed for rent on Craigslist. Real estate agent, Ted Whyte, said the home isn’t for rent it is for sale. The Craigslist post

In the midst of the Idaho Republican party divide, Democrats were able to join harmoniously at this past weekend’s convention in Moscow. Democrats were able to vote on the party’s 2014 platform without amendments. The two-page document focuses on eight major issues: – An economy that works for everyone– A world-class system of public education–

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 the center, and that will impact dozens of seniors each day. The center cooks and delivers about 200 meals per day to homebound seniors in the Idaho Falls area. On

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 representative Robb Hicken said this past week a Pocatello woman was on the popular exchange website looking to purchase a new car, and was able to notice scam before

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 the couple said the home was listed for rent on Craigslist. Real estate agent, Ted Whyte, said the home isn’t for rent it is for sale. The Craigslist post

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 to be arraigned Friday on a felony charge on a third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence. Smith was already facing misdemeanor charges of driving without privileges

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 be able to afford them. Dozens queued outside Towne Square Dental in Rigby early Saturday morning for a shot at free dental work. “First person in line was at 2:30

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 were a lot of people who would get done with physical therapy and ask me where to go once they were done, and I did not really have an answer

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

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 first of its kind in the state. Pharmacists will monitor the filling of prescriptions and conduct one on one consultations with clients via video conference. ISU College of Pharmacy Dean Paul

Every community in Southeast Idaho has its own style and flare that tends to shine during celebrations, especially if there’s a parade. For Aberdeen, their kind of parade comes complete with the standard police vehicles, horses and local businesses. But then they throw in farming equipment. And on top of that, airplanes fly overhead to

The Blackfoot Police Department held a community appreciation day at Jensen Grove Saturday. There were multiple areas to learn about various departments, including the citizens on patrol, bike patrol and animal control. There was also a station to learn about police weaponry where people could fire air soft guns at targets. They also had information

Eastern Idaho is seeing an increase in tourism dollars. One local organization said this will bring more businesses to the region. The organization called Grow Idaho Falls said the increase in tourism spending has already attracted new restaurants to Idaho Falls. The organization said in the last six months five restaurants have opened. As for

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 said it turned out to be corn starch. As a precaution, everyone who was exposed was told to stay inside the post office until the hazardous material team figured out

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 of Alpine was awarded a much-awaited $2.9 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council to build a new facility for Jackson-based Melvin Brewing on the edge of

Good news Idaho – unemployment rates across the Gem State have decreased, dropping below 5 percent for the first time in six years. But that’s not the only good news, as total employment increased by 1,000 jobs from April to May this year. The number of jobless people fell below 38,000 for the first time

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 president of the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho. He said he’s proud to have helped folks all over the state with their insurance needs, and said

Ralph Lillig, who helped create the Yes Pocatello organization is suing Bannock County. The suit names Bannock County Clerk Robert Polecki, more than 100 current and former employees of the county and election volunteers. The suit claims fraud and corruption after Lillig said the county refused to give him public records. The county fired back

“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 version of “Les Miserables.” Steve Bird plays the leading role of Tevye. He had originally been cast as Javert in “Les Mis” before the producers were forced to switch to another

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 specializes in child abuse prevention. The organization offers on-site and in-home support programs for abused children and their non-offending caregivers. Specialized social worker Andrea Wright said the organization wouldn’t be

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 Clinton Johnson of Island Park was arrested and booked into the Fremont County Jail on Monday on four counts of burglary, one count of grand theft of a firearm and one

For the first time in nearly six years, Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell below five percent in May. The unemployment rate of 4.9 percent was 1.5 percent below May of last year. The Idaho Department of Labor said 2,000 more workers entered the labor force. 63.8 percent of all residents over the age of

Confused about Medicare? There are some free seminars at the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello to help breakdown Medicare enrollment. At the seminars folks can learn more about enrollment plans, advantage plans and supplement plans. Attendees could also discuss costs, compare plans and ask questions about their own situations. Matthew Rust, representative of American Senior

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 details on where she was found have been released.

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 the more obvious examples of domestic violence, Local News 8 found several gray areas where it’s hard to judge what’s legal and what’s not. “Name calling.

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 three dog-bite-related calls each month, but now they are getting as many calls each week. Brown said about 90 percent of all dog bites occur as a result of people allowing

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 life of pavement. The city is asking people to keep their vehicles off the streets between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the day they have scheduled. Thursday, June 26:

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 used to install two miles of 12-inch sewer line and ancillary equipment to connect to the existing Eastern Idaho Regional Wastewater Authority interceptor. It will allow the Bonneville County based utility to decommission

Idaho State University Campus Safety director Stephen Chatterton can’t even walk across the Student Union Building parking lot without fielding questions from people walking by about the new concealed carry laws on campus. Thursday marks the final day of the State Board of Education’s two-day talks surrounding a number of issues, including the statewide implementation

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 and Farm Bureau Insurance underwriter Zerin Buchanan approached Idaho State University along with several other insurance industries and the Bannock Development Corporation to discuss ways to close this gap in

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 struck a 35-year-old man in the parking lot of Common Cents convenience store in the 500 block of East 17th Street. Police were called to the store at 8:40 a.m.

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 them. That’s the reality for many dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But the Pocatello/Chubbuck area has a support group for the caregivers of anybody with memory loss. The group is open

The State Board of Education today approved an amendment to its policy on campus safety for the state’s four-year institutions. The updated policy provides additional guidance based on the passage of legislation this year allowing for the concealed carry of firearms on public college and university campuses. The updated policy makes it clear that firearms

Higher education efforts are on the rise in eastern Idaho as more high school graduates bypass college. Idaho State Board of Education Chairman Emma Atchley said the board is doing everything it can to make sure Idaho education rankings increases. Although the state has been very successful with high school graduations, it ranks 50th in

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 off guard. “We’re from California so snow in June is a bit odd,” said Jane Smith, who is visiting Grand Targhee Resort. “We had snow enough this year already,” said Frank

Emergency vehicles, Air Idaho and smoke were the sights at Idaho Falls Regional Airport Wednesday morning. It was only a drill. The Federal Aviation Administration requires IFRA to test its Airport Emergency Plan every three years. The drill involved a live fire simulation and 40 volunteer “victims” from Dr. Slaughters and the Eastern Idaho Technical

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 intent to revoke Odyssey Charter School’s charter. Odyssey now has until June 30 to get accredited according to its performance certificate, or contract, with the state. That process usually takes

The Idaho Attorney General’s office has ordered a recount of all ballots cast during the May 20 election for Proposition One/Pocatello Ordinance 2921. It is better known as the “non-discrimination” ordinance. The recount will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 27 at the Bannock County Courthouse in Judge Nye’s courtroom. Election recount judges will be

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 Chris Hoffman says the crash happened at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday just north of the ski lodge at the Lost Trial ski area near the Montana-Idaho border. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen

The Teton Education Association is one step closer to reaching an agreement with Teton School District 401 for the first time. A negotiation team made up of teachers reached a Master Agreement, but the contract has yet to be ratified by the teachers association and approved by the school board. The Master Agreement in place

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 Yellowstone Ave. just after 4:00 p.m., and demanded money. The suspect is described as a white man, between the ages of 40 and 60. He’s between 5′ 9″ and

On Tuesday night the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 will be announcing at its annual public budget hearing that it’s finally looking at some good news when it comes to passing the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year. D-25 Superintendent Mary Vagner said the state legislature is giving the school district a $1.4 million increase

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 participating in the I-STEM — short for science, technology, engineering, mathematics — conference hosted by the Idaho National Laboratory. Teachers are given the chance to choose a specific

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 to choose from. The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone be tested at least once between the ages of 13 and 64. For those with increased risk ,

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 will play the Orem Owlz with 7 innings for each game. They plan on a fireworks show after the second game. Gates will open at 4 p.m. You

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 10:40 a.m. Monday. Police said an unknown person entered the building sometime after 5 p.m. Saturday and before 10:30 a.m. Monday. Cash was taken from the register. Anyone with information

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, the Bingham County Sheriff’s office and Blackfoot Police Joint Detective Unit said detectives arrested Mitchel Wayne Christensen, 23, of Buhl in Blaine county on an unrelated

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 other for Idaho Falls. It’s a huge undertaking – both the painting and raising the funds. They’ll need 60-thousand dollars to have it professionally done, but the

The Idaho Republican Party Convention adjourned Saturday afternoon in Moscow without covering many planned items. The Idaho GOP planed to choose a new party platform, and party chairman. Instead, the party spent the three day convention arguing over procedures and hardly completing what was on the agenda. The Credential Committee spent several hours voting to

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 child safety in our shopping carts,” said Bruce Herbst, store director at Smith’s. Shopping with children at any grocery store is not easy, but Monday afternoon, inside Smiths in Idaho

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 same, but this camp is extra-special: all the campers are 7 to 12 years old who have or have had cancer. One camper is 7-year-old Olive. It’s her first year

About six kids in eastern Idaho have contracted swimmer’s itch. A parent said they got it after swimming at Robert’s Gravel Pond. Swimmer’s itch is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites. The Eastern Idaho Public Health District said the parasites are found mostly in shallow water, and they are carried by waterfowl and

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 members and friends sang from the LDS hymnal “God Be With You Until We Meet Again.” Family and friends said not only was he a good officer but a

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 supporting an overpass. In early June, a truck driver who police said had little sleep crashed into comedian Tracy Morgan’s limo bus. The collision killed Morgan’s friend and left the actor

Let’s face it – Donna Delparte’s office is cooler than yours. Period. Delparte is a researcher at Idaho State University’s Dept. of Geosciences and is up to her ears in technology surrounding unmanned aircraft systems complete with pieces of technology you only though existed in the movies. So, until you have a couple of drones

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 Lakoda Stommel, 22, and Matthew Harmon, 28, of Idaho Falls were riding their jet skis on the Ririe Reservoir near the Blacktail Boat Ramp when they collided. Edwards said Stommel

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 Driggs. Deputies said Danielle Rorabaugh was driving a white Subaru and hit a pedestrian.She then headed southbound on Highway 33. Deputies later found the car, but

This year’s Idaho GOP Convention erupted in fighting, name calling, and eventually an early dismissal as Republican leaders across the state left Moscow with nothing accomplished. Traditionally, the convention is held once every two years, and its purpose is usually to unite the state party members, vote on important party platforms and make sure everyone

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 a second seems to last forever. This is especially true for former Professional Cowboy Stetzen Stoddard. His last competitive ride has lasted 11 years.