Month: August 2014

The Intermountain Energy Summit is kicking off its two-day conference in Idaho Falls. Experts and energy companies from all over the country and all over the world are at this conference for a discussion on what the future of energy looks like. “I believe that the IQ of our community is going to raise over

Sunday night, the Shelley School District Service Center was broken into. “These rooms were completely remodeled. Basically brand-new carpet, paint, lights windows, air conditioning, everything. We invested probably $25,000 per room to make these to the condition they were in,” says Dr. Bryan Jolley, superintendent. The vandals took protein drinks and spray paint and scattered

Business is booming in Teton County Idaho and retailers are hiring, but employers are having a hard time filling positions. In Driggs there are several help-wanted signs displayed in windows. Business owners said they want to hire people, but those people can’t find housing. Erika Earles has lived in Driggs for five years and works

An Idaho Falls man has been cited for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and failure to yield to a pedestrian after an accident that resulted in a man’s death. The accident happened at the intersection of John Adams and Lincoln on June 8. Kelly R. Noack was driving a 1993 Subaru Legacy when he collided with the

Utah Avenue will be closed between Pioneer Road and Pancheri Drive on Tuesday as crews conduct grading and paving. The shutdown begins at 7 a.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. During this time, no traffic will be allowed down Utah Avenue, but businesses will remain accessible. Drivers should use Capital Avenue or Skyline Drive, the

At least one fellow lawmaker is supporting Sen. Mike Crapo after the Idaho Republican was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. “Sen. Crapo has acknowledged that he made a serious mistake and he has apologized for his actions,” said Sen. Jim Risch, also an Idaho Republican. “As a friend and colleague, I offer

The Fremont County Search and Rescue team said two boaters who had been stranded for over three hours were rescued early Saturday morning. Crews said the boat stopped working 300 yards off the cliff on Henry’s Lake a little after 10:30 p.m. Friday. Choppy waters and poor cell service made it difficult for crews to

The body of a 22-year-old Georgia man who went missing a week ago while tubing in Yellowstone National Park has been recovered. The National Park Service says a special swift-water team recovered the body of Darien Latty, of Demorest, Georgia, on Saturday from the Yellowstone River. Latty had been missing since Aug. 11 when he

Organizers are gearing up for a major fundraiser to help them build the first no-kill animal shelter in Idaho Falls. The seventh annual Mutt Strut is planned for Saturday at Snake River Landing and will raise the funds necessary to build the Snake River Animal Shelter on Lindsay Boulevard. “It costs $25 to be able

The Rigby Trojans surprised everyone in 2013 winning 7 games and making it to the playoffs. In 2014 the Trojans are back for more behind a loaded offense and experienced linebacker corps.

Last season’s Century Diamondbacks team experienced more heartbreak than most. In 2014 the Diamondbacks must replace 31 seniors if they want a chance to make it back to the state playoffs.

Fire officials are still investigating a fire that broke out over the weekend on the 4700 block of S. 5th Ave. Just before four o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, a motorist noticed smoke coming from the home on 4741 S. 5th, between the new interstate connector which is still under construction and the Rimrock

For many, eight o’clock on a Saturday morning probably doesn’t even exist – unless, of course, you’re one out of almost 600 people waiting in line to stock-up on that .22 caliber ammunition. The Sportsman’s Warehouse opened its doors in Pocatello for the first time ever since its previous store located in Chubbuck closed down

The state of Wyoming is providing $1 million to the town of Jackson to help cover some of the damage done by a sliding hillside. The town had applied to the State Lands and Investment Board for a $6.35 million emergency grant to help cover some of the $7.5 million in expected costs to stabilize

The Portneuf Greenway Foundation held its annual Riverfest fundraiser Saturday, and while things may look the same, the organization said it has made some changes it hopes will benefit all users of the Greenway trails system. The Greenway has made some changes recently when it comes to leadership, including letting the executive director go. Now

Joshua Robinson, director of the Back 2 School Giveaway, said every year gets bigger and bigger, and this year was no exception. With volunteers helping families with parking, staying hydrated and entertaining the kids, this event has grown to be something many families depend on to get their children the school supplies they need. A

The city of Ammon in conjunction with District 93, law enforcement and a Virginia-based tech company are testing out a system they say will alert them to gunmen on school campuses. Saturday officials tested Shotpoint – an acoustic shot detection system – with live rounds at Sandcreek Middle School. Although Saturday’s exercise was staged, school

Former Bingham Memorial Hospital IT Director Jack York changed his plea in a wiretapping case. He entered an Alford plea one count of interception of wire, electronic, or oral communication, a felony. An Alford plea means he maintains his innocence, but will not fight the charges. York made the move as part of a plea

Idaho Falls High School football players were among almost 200 runners in Friday’s Cady Tucker Run. Organizer Pat Tucker said this year she is happy to announce that proceeds from the run will go toward automated external defibrillators for the high school and Rocky Mountain Middle School. “AED’s are in most public buildings except for

Several new businesses have come to snake river landing in the last few month, and more are on the way. The next groundbreaking will be for an eco-friendly hotel which will be located south of Stockmans restaurant. The hotel is just one way the area is keeping up with demand. Friends Marlene Drewes and Carole

We’ve been looking into the issue of Pocatello paving other city roads. After speaking with Mayor Hyrum Johnson of Driggs, he said instead of people focusing on what happened, he said everyone should focus on why. Johnson said cities are having problems fixing roads and maintaining infrastructure because the Idaho State Legislature is not taking

Bonneville County is proposing a salary bump for county employees and a zero bump in taxes. Commissioner Roger Christensen said a lot of it has to due with department heads keeping a tight budget. The county’s tentative proposed budget was approved Tuesday. It is $68.8 million. Christensen said it is over $3 million higher than

It’s almost time to go back to school, and a local giveaway is expected to draw 5,000 people Saturday, Aug. 16 to the Gate City Christian Church, 202 W. Siphon Road in Chubbuck. Organizers plan on giving school supplies to about 1,500 children. Joshua Robinson, director of the giveaway, said they have made a combination

The names of the Blackfoot police officers involved in a drunken trespassing incident have been released. Jake Yancey, Andrew Adrignola, Ryan Anthony and Anthony Overby have been named in a incident report issued by the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Bingham County Prosecutor’s Office issued a statement saying one of its

University of Idaho seed potato specialists said Thursday that they have detected late blight in potato crops in Bingham County. “Late blight is still considered to be the most serious disease of potatoes on a worldwide basis,” said University of Idaho seed potato specialist Dr. Phill Nolte. Experts say although the disease is not harmful

They’ve crunched the numbers and the city of Pocatello has set its budget for fiscal year 2015. The city is looking to increase property taxes. David Swindell, chief financial officer, said if your property taxes average around $1,000 per year, you’ll be looking to tack on about $50 more. The city lost about $2 million

Local News 8 has learned at least four Upper Valley high schools have signed agreements with Bingham Memorial Hospital’s Orthopedic Institute in Blackfoot for athletic training services. District 91 recently signed the agreement for both of its high schools — Idaho Falls and Skyline. “They’ll have the ability to assess any injuries on the field.

The Idaho State Board of Education continued its talks on Thursday with university officials across the state during its two-day summit held at Idaho State University. But, this doesn’t come without some push-back from some parents who showed up at the start of the meeting early in the morning to voice their desire for the

Idaho Transportation Department contractors have repaired a sinkhole discovered on U.S. Highway 26 in downtown Idaho Falls. The ITD discovered it earlier this month when they investigated a dip in the asphalt. It was on the north side of the highway under the middle of three railroad bridges that go over the road. Spokesperson Bruce

Name of the Blackfoot police officers and the Bingham County employee involved in the incident have been released in a separate article, http://www.localnews8.com/news/prosecutors-employee-named-in-trespassing-incident/27464380. The Blackfoot Police Department completed an internal investigation Monday. It was done in response to four officers trespassing on private land while intoxicated. “This is just dumb. I don’t know why one

A woman was robbed at knifepoint in the Blackfoot area on Wednesday. Around 2:20 p.m., the woman was walking on a path near Rose Pond. She told Bingham County deputies a Hispanic male who said he was selling something approached her. “As she walked back to her vehicle another vehicle approached, and a second Hispanic

The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 will implement a pilot program that will give all students enrolled in Falls Valley Elementary and Telford Academy breakfast and lunch at no charge. “They won’t have to worry about ‘Oh, how I’m hungry today; I didn’t get breakfast’ or ‘I didn’t get lunch because my parents couldn’t

School is just about to start and for some that means vaccinations. Bonneville School District 93 is urging parents to get their kids immunized. However, some parents do not want to vaccinate their kids. School district officials said they try to stay at 94 percent immunized. “Because of the whooping cough outbreak and last spring

The Bannock County Democrats are refocusing some of their campaign efforts to get out the vote this upcoming election in November by pointing much of their attention at giving the sedentary labor union workers more of a voice. Historically, labor unions are the reason why Pocatello is one of the few democratic county’s in Idaho,

There was a time when Ashton’s drinking water was some of the dirtiest in the state by exceeding the state’s limit for potentially dangerous chemicals known as nitrates. But in less than two years city officials have managed to turn things around and now they say the water is safe to drink. In December 2012

Governor Butch Otter went to Dubois for the day. He and his cabinet members listened to the concerns the people have for the city. People came with questions; many of them were about education, the sheep station and the grizzly and wolf populations. The primary concern was the sheep station. The station almost closed down

In the aftermath of Robin Williams’ death, behavioral experts explain that the symptoms of depression are becoming more widely acknowledged across the nation. Licensed master social worker Aaron Schaerrer said there were more than 40 suicides in the state last year. A 2010 study ranks Idaho No. 6 in the U.S. for the number of

The Pocatello City Council has ordered an independent investigation by a local accounting firm to look into the issue of Pocatello crews paving roads in at least three area cities. Road construction was done in Driggs, McCammon, and American Falls, and possibly Tetonia and Victor. Pocatello taxpayer dollars were used without knowledge of the city’s

Gun shops in eastern Idaho have struggled in recent years to keep .22 caliber ammunition on shelves. .22 caliber ammo is often used for small game and target shooting. It’s hard to come by, which puts gun shops in a difficult situation. “If someone buys a rifle or pistol or 22, they’re leaving with ammo,”

The outbreak of Ebola continues to grow in western Africa, raising concerns around the globe and right here at home. Infectious Disease Specialist Richard Nathan, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center said we shouldn’t be too concerned, but if a case were to appear in our region, we will be prepared. The World Health Organization

Public transportation is getting a little bit safer, according to the Pocatello Regional Transit officials during Tuesday’s grand opening of its new station south of town, across the street from the Bannock County Sheriff’s office. While the former transit center was completely falling apart, dilapidated, crumbling, and without proper lighting, PRT director Dave Hunt decided

A woman in Blaine County has been infected with the West Nile virus, marking the first human case this year in Idaho. The patient, a woman in her 20s, is recovering from West Nile fever and didn’t need to be hospitalized, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said Tuesday. The virus has been detected

A search is under way for a Georgia man who was swept down the Yellowstone River near Tower Junction on Monday evening. According to a news release from Yellowstone National Park, three young concession employees used inner tubes to float the Lamar River on Monday. “Floating the river is prohibited by park regulations due to

A helicopter crashed in a backyard Monday night. Bonneville County deputies said Dave Hansen had his wife and daughter in the helicopter when he took off around 8 p.m. from his yard on the 1100 block of Kinswood. Allen Kenitzer of the Federal Aviation Administration told The Associated Press preliminary information indicates the MD-500N lost

A nonprofit center in West Yellowstone has a new exhibit that teaches people how to keep bears out of communities. The exhibit is called “Living with Bears on East Street,” and it is located inside the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. Visitors have the chance to learn about the many things that attract bears including,

Due to all the rain last week, many hay growers lost precious time and money. The delicate hay needs time to dry before they can bale it. According to the National Weather Service, we broke records for rainfall in parts of our region. “When the hay was nearly to bale, it was dry when it

For the first time this upcoming school year, high school juniors and seniors will be eligible for state funding to take dual credit college courses. This differs from the other dual course programs already implemented under the state’s advanced opportunity programs since the other programs require high school students to have already completed their high

A 35-year-old woman from Idaho Falls died Sunday after her vehicle rolled north of Paradise Road, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said Jorlei C. Gillis was driving south on Bone Road when she lost control of her vehicle taking a curve. Gillis was in the car with three children and Martin L. Shipp,

The recent fire at an apartment in Idaho Falls brings up the importance of having renter’s insurance. If you’re a renter and a fire destroys your home, having a renter’s insurance policy is one way to help recoup your losses. Renter’s insurance is a type of insurance policy that not only protects renters, but their

Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle rollover crash that sent one woman to the hospital Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on Interstate 15 near milepost 77, 3 miles south of the Fort Hall exit. ISP said Charice Robinson, of Pocatello, was driving south on the interstate when she went off the left shoulder of

Former GOP candidate for Idaho’s state superintendent Randy Jensen is not endorsing current Republican nominee Sherri Ybarra despite being listed as a campaign committee member on her website. Ybarra’s campaign says it was a misunderstanding between the two that led to Jensen’s name being posted on her official campaign website. Campaign spokeswoman Melinda Nothern says

Yellowstone National Park administrators are recommending the removal of roughly 900 bison next winter through hunting, shipments to slaughter and for research purposes. The proposal represents about 19 percent of the park’s wild bison. Officials say removing the animals will relieve population pressures that periodically push large numbers of migrating bison into Montana during harsh

The names of the winners of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club’s 24th annual Duck Race were released Monday. The race was held Saturday on the greenbelt. Nineteen thousand rubber ducks embarked on a race over the falls. Each duck was sponsored, and the sponsor of the winning duck won a new pickup truck. “You drop

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested after a gun was fired in a house and near a child early Sunday morning. Police were called to the 1400 block of Johnson around 12:45 a.m. to investigate a gunshot. Officers said they found Jodi L. Hoehn, 45, a convicted felon, had shot a .45 caliber handgun in

A woman was arrested after police said she drove drunk and hit a pedestrian Sunday night. Police responded to a hit-and-run accident involving Bobbie L. Knight, 46, of Idaho Falls around 10 p.m. on Bellin Road and Barberry Lane. While they were investigating that accident, police also learned Knight had allegedly struck a 21-year-old female

Nine stainless steel drums were stolen from a gated lot near the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation maintenance building on Rollandet Street. Idaho Falls police said the drums, valued at $46,000, were stolen sometime between Aug. 1 and Friday. There are no suspects. If you have information on this case, call police at (208) 529-1200.

A fire in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $100,000 dollars in damage to an apartment, displacing three people. The fire happened at Parkwood Pointe Apartments on Parkwood Street on Sunday around 7:30 p.m. The occupant of the apartment below was gone. The three people who can no longer stay there are with family, Idaho Falls

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game euthanized a grizzly bear on Sunday. The animal, an adult male, had been killing livestock in the Island Park area. The state agency had the permission of U.S. Fish and Wildlife to kill the bear. The bear had been trapped by personnel from the Wildlife Services division of

Wednesday started as a routine day for employees at the A&W inside the Snake River Travel Plaza in Blackfoot. “We were just giving out free floats. I was back there making them like a crazy person,” said A&W manager Alayna Archbald. Archbald said that’s when she noticed one customer was getting more attention than the

Families in southeast Idaho packed themselves into the Pocatello Zoo on Saturday evening for some frozen treats at the 18th annual Ice Cream Zoofari fundraiser. Event co-chair and Zoological Society board member Liana Litzinger has been helping to put this event on for the past five years. She said this fundraiser tradition started when Dreyer’s

Drag racing has long been a popular hobby in eastern Idaho, but some are concerned that too many are racing on streets in unsafe conditions. “I’m guilty of doing it in front of my house,” said Kip Stas. Saturday Stas and other car enthusiasts raced on an empty airstrip in St. Anthony. It’s part of

The Idaho Falls City Council has a new business approach for its future finances. The problem is the city needs money now and that might mean a tax increase. The City Council said it will talk with every department head about setting up a savings fund, but at Thursday’s meeting the budget was also discussed.

Stuttering is a lifelong struggle for about 3 million Americans. But Idaho State University is looking to help people worldwide find ways to communicate comfortably and successfully. Saturday was the graduation day for those who participated in the Northwest Center for Fluency Disorders Intensive Interprofessional Stuttering Clinic, and with graduation comes speeches. For some, speaking

The Goat Fire is burning in Goat Creek approximately 2 miles from the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Salmon Challis National Forest Fire managers said the fire was sparked by lightning on Aug. 1. The total acreage is now approximately 430 acres, but growth over the last two days has been

A Minnesota man suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning after an apparent fall while attempting to make a solo summit of Grant Teton. Park rangers say they successfully rescued Steve Markusen, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, after dense clouds and inclement weather hindered a quicker rescue. Markusen was free climbing alone without a climbing harness, rope or helmet.

After losing 3 of its top 4 receivers, the Idaho State Bengals now look to some talented youngsters to take over in the passing game.

After being historically bad in 2012, the 2013 Idaho State defense was much improved. But Head Coach Mike Kramer says they still have a long way to go.

On the surface, the job doesn’t look glamarous. But the equipment managers of Idaho State are the oil that makes Bengal Athletics run smoothly.

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said a man driving a suspected stolen vehicle led the agency, Idaho State Police and the Pocatello Police Department on a high-speed chase. The pursuit started in Pocatello and ended in Bannock County around 4 a.m. Saturday. Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said the county set up spike strips on

Sisters and mothers, Brianna Wheeler and Ashley Coombs learned they cannot process folic acid after learning about nutrigenomics. It is the research of how nutrition works best with genetics. Folic acid is man made and found in most prenatal vitamins. Folate is the natural form of the vitamin, which is found in foods like avocados

“911, what’s the address of your emergency?” That’s the first thing 911 dispatch asks, and you better know in case your signal gets lost in translation. The vast majority of 911 calls are made on cell phones now, and that presents a problem because you don’t necessarily get the dispatch center you expect. When you

The Idaho Falls Arts Council’s Roaring Youth Jam kicked off Thursday. The theme is Monstrous Fun. All activities are taking place in the Snake River Greenbelt. Kids are encouraged to express themselves through arts and crafts. “This is our favorite event of the year. It’s really at the heart of our mission of what the

A Rexburg nonprofit said even it’s surprised by the outpouring of support it received during a recent charity drive. The Family Crisis Center said it received at least five trailers full of clothing, furniture and other goods during its last end-of-semester drive. It said that’s four times what it can usually expect. “Usually at the

Many potential Brigham Young University-Idaho students have put off their education to go on missions since age limits were lowered in 2012, but university enrollment figures could rebound with an influx of students this fall. University officials say it’s too early to tell how many students will enroll, but it’s possible it could bring BYU-Idaho

Intermountain Gas Company has asked the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a 2.64 percent increase in prices. The $6.7 million hike would take effect Oct. 1. The company said the main reason for the increase is the price of natural gas that Intermountain purchases for sale to its customers. The request was part of

With Russia putting an agricultural ban on the United States and other countries, including bans on meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products, how will that affect farmers locally? One of the big items Idaho ships to Russia is live cattle, which is fortunately not included in the embargo. However, farms in the Treasure Valley

The 51st annual Shoshone Bannock Festival has officially begun, and not only are there plenty of events for the whole family, visitors from all over the world are coming for the festivities. The events are free to the public. For a full listing of events, follow this link to the Shoshone Bannock Tribes website: www.sbtribes.com/festival.

A principal dancer from the Moscow Ballet was in Idaho Falls today to audition local dancers for a future performance. The ballerinas at Dance Tech Academy are auditioning for The Great Russian Nutcracker. Ballet rehearsals at dance tech academy, this Thursday afternoon is extra special. A master class with principal ballerina from the Moscow Ballet,

The Sears store in Chubbuck will close in early November, the company’s corporate office said Thursday. “Store closures are part of a series of actions we’re taking to reduce on-going expenses, adjust our asset base, and accelerate the transformation of our business model,” said Howard Riefs, director of corporate communications for Sears Holdings, in an

Dozens of homeowners who sustained flood damage last month spoke at Wednesday night’s Rexburg City Council meeting. Homeowners in the Hidden Valley subdivision said flooding on July 15 occurred because of drainage ditch problems while Palmer Ricks homeowners blamed the sewage that backed up into their basements on a lift station failure. Things got heated

Click here for a more updated version of this story. The Rexburg City Council has established a task force to investigate problems caused by the July 15 flash flood. The effort will focus on the Palmer/Ricks and Hidden Valley subdivisions. In Palmer/Ricks, the task force will investigate options to improve wastewater pumping, sewer backflow prevention,

A preliminary magistrate court hearing for Josephine Bobbie Theboy has been delayed to Sept. 26. She is charged with the first-degree murder of 47-year-old Martin Anderton. Theboy is also charged with felony robbery and burglary. Anderton was found dead at the scene of a May 7 fire at 12474 Cherry Lane in Bannock County near

Starting last month, Madison Memorial Hospital began handing over operations of its emergency room to the University of Utah’s health care division. It’s part of a plan to get Madison Memorial’s emergency room ready to take on the higher volume of patients expected as a result of the growing population in Rexburg. “There are definitely

Flash flooding closed a highway in the region Tuesday night. Wyoming Highway 89 was closed just before 6 p.m. after mud, water, and debris came rushing down the mountainside. Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz talked to a witness Wednesday night who said the heavy rain ran off the old Layland Canyon phosphate mine area. All

Chewing tobacco is an ugly tradition that’s been around baseball for years, but many players are now turning to a healthier alternative. Unlike Major League Baseball, smokeless tobacco is outlawed on the field and in the clubhouse at the minor league level. Eric Skoglund, Idaho Falls Chukars pitcher and Royals third-round draft pick, said he

Area cities are reeling from two days of flash flood watches and warnings, and preparing for more to come. Flooding in Blackfoot was so serious Mayor Paul Loomis issued an emergency request and a reverse 911 call, asking residents in Blackfoot, Groveland and Moreland to reduce the amount of water they’re using, as the system

A severe thunderstorm brought flash flooding to the city of Blackfoot on Wednesday afternoon. The flooding has prompted Mayor Paul Loomis to ask people in the Blackfoot, Groveland and Moreland areas to try to eliminate the amount of water they use until midnight, as the sewer system is “completely backed up,” Bingham County Dispatch said

The Portneuf Health Care Foundation is urging everyone to go take a hike…literally. On Wednesday morning the foundation launched its new wellness website to get everyone in the community to become more physically active. The foundation’s CEO and President Shaun Menchaca said the launch of the 10,000 Steps Challenge in 2013 drew-in roughly 1,200 participants

As flash flooding hits much of southeastern Idaho Wednesday, some in Rexburg are still searching for answers after last month’s flood sent raw sewage into their homes. Homeowners say sewage backed up into a total of 26 homes on Laleene Drive and Rodney Street July 15 after flooding caused a city-owned lift station to fail.

Many say the Bonneville County Fair is the best kept secret, but this year the 4-H program had more than 160 participants and 325 animal submissions. “I’m pretty excited that the barns are so full this year,” said Bonneville County 4-H educator Brandy Kay. The fair has been running out of room fast as more

As you may have noticed, we are having issues updating the KIFI/KIDK app today. We are working to get the issue fixed as soon as possible. Meanwhile, you can find current weather and news on m.localnews8.com. Thank you for your patience!

The Idaho Transportation Department said it is relieved congress funded highway construction through May. Governmental Affairs Program Manager, Mollie McCarty, said Idaho did not have to delay any projects due to funding. Therefore, planning is still on track. “We continue to see these band aid measures that continue to keep programs funded, but congress is

The City of Blackfoot is facing financial hardships, and it could cost taxpayers money. On Tuesday the City Council presented its proposed budget. One of the biggest concerns out of the 43-page proposed budget is the money being spent for health insurance for city workers. The city is projecting a roughly $1.4 million shortfall for

We saw the flash flood watches and warnings Tuesday, and the region was seeing similar watches and warnings Wednesday. So how do you prepare for a flash flood?So how do you deal with a flash flood? Pocatello police said the most important thing is to prepare beforehand. Whether that’s fortifying your house or avoiding places

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at Melaleuca Field. According to reports, the visiting team locker room was burglarized sometime between 4 am and 7 am Tuesday. Several pieces of the Helena Brewers’ equipment were taken. Ten players also reported missing items including baseball gloves and sun glasses. Investigation is continuing.

A Preston man was killed in an accident sometime Tuesday morning. Idaho State Police said Randy Hadley, Jr., 37, was driving northbound on Highway 34 north of Preston. Police said he missed a curve and drove off an embankment near milepost 18. The car overturned and came to rest in a field. Hadley was ejected

Four people are in custody and two more are being sought in vehicle burglaries that have occurred in Rexburg this summer, police said Tuesday. Police said the burglaries began to increase in June. The windows of most of the vehicles were smashed, and purses and wallets were taken. The burglaries occurred in parking lots of

NPG of Idaho (KIFI and KIDK) is looking for a Local IT Systems Technician. This individual will be a key team member of the Information Technology team responsible for the operation, installation and maintenance of the local desktop computers in a broadcast news environment. This position will require a proven IT background with experience in

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News, is looking for a videographer/multimedia journalist to work in our Idaho Falls newsroom. We are looking for a self-starter who has high-energy and leadership skills. This person needs to be technically savvy in order to run the station’s live ENG truck. The

The rain and thunder weren’t enough to keep ISU from practicing Monday and officially kicking off the 2014 season. In 24 days the Bengals will open their season on the road at the University of Utah.