Month: November 2014

Ice buildup has created a minor flood threat on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River at St. Anthony. There is still an open channel in the river. Fremont County Emergency Management Director Keith Richey said Monday the ice was causing some minor flooding of low lying pasture ground. There was no immediate threat to

A late-night fire in Pocatello had fire crews busy Sunday night into Monday morning. Pocatello dispatch says the fire was on Willow Avenue. After the flames were extinguished in the early morning hours, some firefighers remained there to look for flare-ups. No other information is being released at this time.

When temperatures get has low as they have been in our region, you need to make sure you’re bundled up. “You’re going to get really cold, that when it’s going to get dangerous,” said Colby Rolfe, who works at Sportsman’s Warehouse. “Especially in the subzero temperatures, you’re looking at things like frostbite, and I mean

Are you staying safe as well as warm? “Here in our neck of the woods, in Idaho, it’s cold, and you can’t go without heat – you’ll die if you do – so you have to have heat, but there are some forms of heat that are very dangerous,” said First Call Jewel owner Bob

Mountain View Hospital affiliate Idaho Falls Pulmonary/ Sleep and Critical Care Specialists will be treating and looking for early signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The COPD foundation estimates 24 million Americans have COPD, with about half of them undiagnosed. Pulmonologist Scott Coole said many people are unaware of their symptoms as many believe COPD

Students under Idaho State University’s NIATEC program hosted the second, annual cyber-security competition where local high school students competed for scholarship money to stop hacktivists from breaking into valuable computer systems. Of course, this was all just a simulation, but the fact of the matter remains – hacktivists are breaking into complex systems often and

Some folks in Pocatello have already started shopping for Christmas gifts for loved ones, but they’re not things you’ll find on a store shelf. The United Church of Christ held the 8th Alternative Gift Market, where 20 groups offered unique gifts to help those in need during the holiday season. Many local vendors from non-profit

STATE H.S. FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS5A*MOUNTAIN VIEW 28LAKE CITY 14 3ASHELLEY 14*SNAKE RIVER 28 2A*WEST SIDE 36GRANGEVILLE 27 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*HILLCREST 54POCATELLO 42 TETON 43*WEST JEFFERSON 55 *SUGAR-SALEM 50SODA SPRINGS 45 F/OT *FIRTH 45MALAD 29 *NORTH FREMONT 46ABERDEEN 43

Pocatello will soon see new office space, but it’s not for any specific business. It’s called the Business Collaboration and Innovation Center. It’s an initiative by the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, a non-profit that houses the Area Agency on Aging and also works on economic development. Kathleen Lewis, executive director of SICOG said this

The heavy snowfall Friday made it hard for drivers and many waited until the last minute to buy snow tires. The Les Schwab Tire Center in Idaho Falls was busy all day Friday. The parking lot was full and people were waiting in line to get helped. “Come in early and get your snow tires

Dozens of postal workers, joined by Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England, protested outside the Flandro Drive post office and processing center in Pocatello Friday afternoon. The protests was part of a nationwide day of protests as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to close 82 processing centers, including the one in Pocatello.

Rexburg police said a man who said he was a drug dealer asked for their help Tuesday. “(He) stated he was being followed by people from Idaho Falls to whom he sold drugs to earlier in the week in Idaho Falls,” according to the police report Thursday. “The male stated that he supposedly owed more

Idaho State Police said multiple vehicles slid off the roadway on Interstate 15 between the Shelley and Sunnyside exits. The accidents started happening around 4 p.m. Freezing rain and black ice were blamed for the accidents. ISP was asking motorists to use extreme caution when traveling and to avoid the area. Local News 8 Meteorologist

Storms this week have covered Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in snow – 14 inches of it so far. This brings snowfall totals for the season to 4 feet. The resort said Friday afternoon it expected to get more in the next 24 hours. “We are ideally situated for receiving really good quality, light density, powder,

Bonneville County has a limited amount of time to chose a new prosecutor. Current Prosecutor Bruce Pickett will resign Jan. 4 to start his duties as district judge. The mid-term resignation means the Bonneville County Republican Committee must choose and vet up to three candidates applying for the prosecutor spot. Candidates for the position must

The local youth-centered performing group, The Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre, is presenting “Beauty and the Beast” at the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium on Nov. 14, 15, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or at www.idahofallsarts.org.

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary investigation into Jefferson County Prosecutor Robin Dunn and the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. A law passed by the 2014 Idaho Legislature gives the attorney general new authority to investigate public corruption involving elected county officials, said Todd Dvorak, spokesman for the attorney general’s office. The

Tyler Marlowe is a natural leader with many other talents. Music is a big part of Tyler Marlowe’s life. He’s involved in choir and is an accomplished soloist. Tyler has won many awards at district and state singing competitions. “It’s really an adrenalin rush.” Marlowe said. “There’s no other thing in my life that I’ve

A house burned on the 600 block of Park Avenue in Pocatello on Thursday, and the fire department started the fire. It was part of its Burn and Learn program. Anytime a resident donates a property to the fire department to use, firefighters use it to practice real-life fire drills. Firefighters from Pocatello and Chubbuck

After reviewing over 40,000 public comments, the Bureau of Land Management has approved a special recreation permit for a predatory derby on public lands near Salmon. The Bureau found that competitive hunts are allowed by the state and no federal law forbids the activity. “We are aware of the social controversy regarding the event,” said

There have been a lot of question around standardized testing in Idaho, especially with the current changeover to the Idaho Standards Achievement Test 2 (ISAT). The test was previously known as the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, or SBAC, but was re-named. Last spring was a “test of the test,” and thus educators won’t get results

Authorities have released the name of the man who died in a logging accident in the Mud Springs area of Madison County on Thursday. The sheriff’s office said Kevin Hansen, 44, of Rigby, worked for Fisher Logging. He was trying to stop a logging truck that was rolling forward, and he was pinned into a

As of Friday morning, the snow was still going strong throughout most of eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Most locations have already picked up 3 to 6 inches since Thursday afternoon with some areas in the Central Mountains and Eastern Highlands picking up well over a foot. Travel has been difficult, as snow is covering

The city of Chubbuck has cleared the way for T-Mobile to move forward with construction of a cell tower at Chubbuck Elementary, issuing a conditional use permit Wednesday night. But some parents tell Local News 8 they’re concerned about the possible dangers of radiation from the proposed 80-foot structure. “Now they’re wondering about the cellphones

The Idaho Falls City Council has decided to redraft and reword a proposed animal ordinance that would limit the number of dogs residents can have.The council made the decision at a meeting Thursday evening. The proposed ordinance allows people to have a maximum of three dogs. Currently owners can have up to five dogs as

The Idaho Falls Police Department said weather affects crime in several ways. Senior Patrol Officer Paul Murray with IFPD, said when the temperature drops outdoor crimes decrease. “For the most part we see a drop in burglaries and business thefts. Some people realize that when there is snow that there is a pattern on the

On Saturday the Idaho State Bengals are heading off to Bozeman to face Montana State in their last away game of the season. And this year the Bengals could be on their way toward seeing another Big Sky Conference championship. In this story, members throughout Pocatello are speaking-up about how a winning football team could

Interstate 15 in the Fort Hall area is open after being closed due to multiple crashes on Thursday afternoon. The road was closed in both directions between Exit 80 at Fort Hall and Exit 93 at US Highway 26. A multi-vehicle crash was reported there.A semi-truck had rolled and that there were several wrecks nearby.

The Pocatello-Chubbuck school district said Thursday that buses may be an hour late due to weather and road conditions. School officials warned that while buses will begin their routes on schedule, weather could delay arrivals by as much as 60 minutes in some areas. Middle school basketball games and wrestling practices are canceled, as well

Snow was falling in eastern Idaho on Thursday afternoon as the first winter storm of the season moved into the state. On Thursday morning, Arctic air shattered records all across the region, including Pocatello, where temperatures dropped to 1 degree breaking the record of 6 degrees set back in 1978. Jackson, Wyoming, which dropped to

Police in Jackson are investigating after a painting by Jackson-based artist Amy Ringholz was taken from a downtown hotel. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the painting of a rabbit, titled “I’m All Ears,” was taken from the Lexington Hotel on Nov. 1. Hotel personnel reported it missing on Nov. 9. The 3 foot

Firefighters battled a house fire in Idaho Falls on Thursday morning. Fire Crews arrived at 6788 North Yellowstone Highway shortly before 4 a.m. Emergency officials confirmed some people in the home, but no one had to be taken to the hospital. Further information was not available.

The Pocatello Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday night toconsider new standards which would ease restrictions on hillside development. The proposal would require builders to submit a detailed geotechnical report if building on a slope with a grade of 20 percent or greater — a departure from current rules which set the threshold at 15

With snow on the way, the city of Idaho Falls’ Street Department is geared up, ready to salt and plow at a moments notice. While much of the country digs out this week, the city’s plow drivers are waiting patiently for the inevitable snow. Street Superintendent Paul Hathaway said his drivers have everything prepared from

Chubbuck residents spoke against a 45 percent pay increase for Mayor Kevin England at a special city council session Wednesday. At the start of the meeting, several council members declined to raise their own pay and instead turned the discussion to whether the mayor should receive a pay increase. England has suggested increasing mayoral pay

National Signing Day saw five Pocatello High School athletes sign National Letters Of Intent to play sports at Division 1 schools.

Locals in Idaho Falls are used to cold weather, but when the temperatures drop to the single digits even they can’t deny it’s freezing. “It’s so cold that even my thermometer is sending me postcards from Jamaica,” said an Idaho Falls man. Some were worried about themselves but others were thinking about their four legged

As soon as the first bell rang, nine-year old Isaac Wilks showed up to school, this time reporting straight to the principal’s office. But, he wasn’t in trouble. In fact, he was reporting for work. “It’s awesome because you get to see different things that not everybody gets to see,” Wilks said. On Wednesday, Wilks

The Pocatello/Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce partnered with Idaho State University and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 to help students pay for dual enrollment classes. “They’re basically an AP (advanced placement) class for technician-based programs,” said Chase Prouse, an ISU student who took dual enrollment credits in high school. He took 16 credits of dual enrollment courses

Diagnosed as failure to thrive, with little or no communication skills, barely able to walk, and fed through a tube 4 years ago, 15 Year old Gage has made miraculous progress since coming into foster care in 2010. He’s ready and waiting for adoption into a loving home. See Gage’s full story at the following

Snow is in the forecast, and AAA is reminding drivers to be prepared. “Law enforcement officers and AAA dispatchers have plenty of first-hand experience when it comes the first major winter storm,” said AAA Idaho spokesman Dave Carlson on Wednesday. “They know that motorists aren’t ready for it.” A storm Thursday afternoon and evening could

UPDATE: The wind chill warning has expired. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for the upper valley and western Wyoming for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO ID: A WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM MST WEDNESDAY… * WIND CHILL

A Pocatello man was arrested after a short foot chase at around 12:30 Wednesday morning. Angelo A. Fernandez, 22, was arrested after trying to outrun police at 3100 Poleline Road. Officers were looking for a man entering cars in the area of 700 Fir, when a man on a bicycle fled from them. Police said

Tiffany Johnson has only been a waitress at the Ammon Texas Roadhouse for a couple of months, but she said she will always be a Marine. “I served for five years and I enjoyed every minute of it,” said Johnson. “It’s the best experience that I’ve ever had, and one thing I will never take

Students throughout the area had to brave a cold Tuesday morning, which had many parents asking what the policy is for students waiting for school to begin. Like the rest of her classmates at Mountain Valley Elementary School in Ammon, Sarah Nelson had to wait outside until the bell rang at 8:25 a.m. “It was

Would ISIS ever target America on American soil? Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz asked a former NCIS special agent, who was speaking in Eastern Idaho recently, this question and others. Believe as they believe or suffer the consequences. ISIS aims to create a caliphate centered in the Middle East. One Islamic State governed by one

Four Pocatello veterans received the Spirit of Freedom award for their service at a ceremony at the Idaho State Veterans Home Tuesday afternoon. The awards, which are given out each year by Sen. Mike Crapo, went to a total of 20 veterans and volunteers this year, including four veterans and one volunteer in our area.

A major intersection in Victor is a little safer. With help from the Idaho Transportation Department, the city was able to redo its crosswalks and add new traffic lights to Main Street. City leaders said more than 7,000 people travel through the intersection every summer. Most drivers are on their way to Jackson or Driggs,

This week marks the second year of the state’s pilot program called College Application Week, where the state provides resources to local high school seniors to help them complete their college applications, and in some cases, even waive those expensive application fees. State Coordinator for the program Dana Kelly said this is part of a

A new exhibit opened at the Museum of Idaho this week in honor of Veterans Day. It showcases flags collected by World War I veterans from Bonneville County. Museum staff collected flags from all of the countries represented in FIDAC, an international organization created in the 1920s for people who fought in World War I

Winter weather is here. Is your home prepared? You can do a lot of things to stay warm in the winter, and the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership is making sure all households will be warm. EICAP has two programs to help people in Idaho stay warm during the winter. One is the Energy Assistance

Many local restaurants and other businesses are offering their services for free to veterans on Tuesday. Do you know of a business that is offering a benefit to veterans? Email us at newsdesk@localnews8.com, and we will add it to this list. Always confirm a business’s deal before you order. Some offers extend to spouses or

It’s been known as Pocatello Regional Airport for decades, but now a Pocatello man says it’s time for the airport to adopt a new name. Tom Daniels, former historian for the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association, wants to rename the airport Pocatello Regional Airport Sergeant Johnson Memorial Field in honor of Pocatello native Sgt. James

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who has been missing since Friday morning. It was early Friday morning when James Wise’s brother, Tony, went to check on him. “I walked in and I could see blood going across the living room,” said Tony. “I turned, looked

Over the next few months, people who live in Rexburg will start to see new street lights in certain intersections. This comes after several pedestrian accidents in those areas. The list from the Rexburg Police Department shows 38 areas in need of lights and some BYU-Idaho students agree new lights are needed. “If I knew

Sego Ski company has moved from Portland, Oregon, to small-town Victor, Idaho. “Rent, cost of labor, so many things, all the economic factors made sense for us to be in Victor,” said co-owner Tim Wells. Sego will be an all-around ski shop, where not only skis and apparel will be for sale, but where the

Idaho State Police seized 150 pounds of marijuana on Interstate 84 in Meridian early Saturday morning. Police said around 2 a.m., a trooper stopped to check on a driver of a tractor-trailer stopped along the eastbound side between the Black Cat and Ten Mile overpasses. The driver, Michael John Wojciechowski, 48, of Dunnellon, Florida, had

Two males tried to entice a 12-year-old boy on Monday morning, Pocatello police said. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on the 1500 block of Saratoga. The boy described the passenger van as having a sliding door, as well as a yellow stripe or yellow accent tape down the side. The pair, one of whom

The Portneuf Medical Center has a new reason to brag, and this time, the reason is right behind the doors of the E.R. On Monday afternoon PMC doctors said the hospital is now the leading trauma center in southeast Idaho, after several review committees labeled the center with a level-two verification. PMC trauma center director

Starting Monday, military veterans in Idaho are able to have a special designation on their driver’s licenses and ID cards. The Idaho Transportation Department announced veterans can go to their local driver’s license office and show their proof of a veteran status and honorable discharge to obtain this designation directly on their driver’s license or

A man missing in Caribou County has been found, the sheriff’s office said. Tony Varilone had been missing since 10:40 a.m. Sunday to go to an unknown location in Silver Springs and was scheduled to return two hours later. Caribou County Sheriff Ric Anderson said Varilone was found walking down a road near the Summit

An Idaho Falls man has been reported missing to police. James Wise was last seen Friday morning. His car was found near Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls. He’s reported to be 36-years-old, 5’10”, has brown hair, blue eyes and weighs 235 pounds. Idaho Falls police and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Department are searching for the

Wyoming State Highway 22 is now open in both directions between Wilson and the Idaho state line. It had been closed Monday morning due to winter conditions. The Department of Transportation has said roads in the area are slick.

Driving into Pocatello, visitors might be seeing some new trees lining the Alameda hillside. That’s because one local Boy Scout is working with the city and Valley Pride to help beautify the community he and many of southeast Idahoans call home. At 14-years old and with 55 merit badges under his belt, Highland High School

By Idaho State Athletics The Idaho State football team remains in the hunt for a Big Sky Conference championship after a 30-28 win over No. 21 Cal Poly in front of a crowd of 9,323 at Holt Arena. led the Bengals aerial assault with 10 receptions for 159 yards and a touchdown. and led the

By Idaho State Athletics, The Idaho State soccer team came up just short in another come from behind bid as the Bengals fell 2-1 to Northern Arizona in the Big Sky championship game. “Everyone counted us out except for us,” Head Coach said. “I am extremely proud of them for the fight. The only thing

By Idaho State Athletics Another night and another win for the Idaho State Volleyball team as the Bengals clinched the Big Sky regular season championship with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-22 and 25-18) sweep of Sacramento State, Saturday at the ICCU Court inside Reed Gym. This is the first time since 1990 the Bengals will finish

The Snake River Defense once again answered the call and led the Panthers to a big 3A Playoff win over South Fremont Saturday. With the win Snake River will face rival Shelley in the Semi-Finals of the 3A State Playoffs.

Here are football scores from Thursday and Friday’s high school football games. FRIDAY 5A Madison 19*Mountain View 27 Eagle 7*Highland 42 4A Sandpoint 27*Blackfoot 42 *Middleton 36Minico 19 2A Declo 15*Aberdeen 17 1A DIVISION 1 *Kamiah 42Butte County 36 Oakley 20*Prairie 50 1A DIVISION 2 *Carey 44Rockland 12 North Gem 26*Lighthouse Christian 60 THURSDAY 3A

5AMADISON 19*MOUNTAIN VIEW 27 F EAGLE 7*HIGHLAND 42 F 4ASANDPOINT 27*BLACKFOOT 42 F *MIDDLETON 36MINICO 19 F 2ADECLO 15*ABERDEEN 17 F 1A DIVISION 1*KAMIAH 42BUTTE COUNTY 38 F/OT OAKLEY 20*PRAIRIE 50 F 1A DIVISION 2*CAREY 44ROCKLAND 12 F *NORTH GEM 60LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN 26 F

Various were arrested after deputies executed search warrants in a drug bust in various locations in the American Falls city limits on Friday morning. The sheriff’s office was aided by the American Falls Police Department, the Bear River Drug Task Force and Southeastern Idaho STAR Team. Those arrested faced possession of controlled substances and or

Idaho State University has developed new technology it says will both help manage wildfires and recover forests after fires. The school is now working with NASA to perfect its technology with the help of a three-year grant. The RECOVER project, created by ISU’s GIS Center Director Keith Weber, allows fire officials to view the terrain

Students at Compass Academy got a pretty big surprise Friday: They found out they won $10,000. The students didn’t know they had won that money until an assembly on Friday. The school came in third place for Macy’s All School Lip-Dub challenge. The faculty and students worked together to preform a remix of the classic

A group of high school students at Compass Academy are coming up with a city plan for Idaho Falls, and they’re trying to get the public involved. This is actually part of an economics class that fills a graduation requirement for the the seniors. Seniors at Compass Academy are participating in a hands on project

A Moose, Wyoming, man was arrested Friday morning on an active felony warrant for aggravated assault and felony child abuse. The Teton County, Wyoming, Sheriff’s Office used the services of Grand Teton National Park and the Grand Teton and Yellowstone Special Response team in the arrest of Antonio Lopez, 51, due to concerns that Lopez

A search party will be organized Saturday to find the body of Darrell Auck, who authorities said was killed in a shooting in Fort Hall. Fort Hall Police believe Auck, 44, was killed on or about Oct. 15, but his body was never found. Witnesses told police that Anthony Ish, 32, killed fellow tribal member

Yellowstone National Park set a new tourism record in October. According to new statistics,194,804 recreational visitors came to Yellowstone in October, surpassing the previous October record of 189,072 set in 2010. Visitor numbers were up 10.26 percent over the same time last year. Park officials said the difference reflects the park’s 16-day closure due to

The Fort Hall Business Council has issued a written declaration opposing efforts to de-list the Yellowstone grizzly bear from the Endangered Species Act. The declaration signed by Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Council Chairman Nathan Small renounces delisting, but rejects any effort by the Idaho Fish and Game Department to propose trophy hunts for the grizzly. The tribes

Eastern Idaho realtors say real estate scams are on the rise, but recent cases are targeting roofing companies. Tri-State Roofing owners Tom and Denise Rice said they were almost victims of a scam that could have cost them thousands of dollars. “We got an email from someone looking to buy a house in town,” said

The Idaho Army National Guard says two chief warrant officers were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during a training mission near the Boise airport. Fifty-year-old Stien P. Gearhart and 43-year-old Jon L. Hartway were the only two people aboard the aircraft. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1-183rd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion headquartered at Gowen

As student body president, Olivia Olaveson is leading the Thanksgiving food drive at Rigby High School. “We’re donating it to our food banks and to our community to help people with their Thanksgiving meals,” Olaveson said. Student council members go from class to class trying to reach their goal of 15,000 cans. It’s just one

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is investigating a break-in at Pearl Health Clinic at 2705 E. 17th Street in Ammon. The burglary was reported Wednesday morning. Sgt. Jeff Edwards said losses were estimated at $11,000. Items stolen included four lap-top computers, one desk top computer, six electric tablets,an antique chess board, and petty cash from

Chubbuck City Council is considering raising pay for elected officials, including City Council members and Chubbuck’s mayor. Mayor Kevin England said he and other elected officials haven’t had a pay increase since 2006, while pay for non-elected city employees is adjusted every year. “It’s time to adjust that pay so that as people come to

On Thursday night, the Pocatello City Council will meet to award the Cheyenne Connector construction project to the lowest bidder, which could be an Orem-based company called W.W. Clyde. The company is asking for just over $13 million, which could save the city money on this much-needed project. Idaho Transportation Department’s project engineer Scott Redding

On Thursday morning the Idaho Dept. of Labor along with local business development groups hosted an entrepreneur seminar specifically aimed toward veterans who are interested in starting up their own businesses. Regional economist Dan Cravens said one of the most entrepreneurial groups in the state happen to be among the veteran population, and added they

Alive at 25 will be holding a class for at-risk drivers – those drivers age 16 to 24 – to help them become better defensive drivers. Alive at 25 is put on by the National Safety Council. The Pocatello Police Department will be holding the class with the Idaho Transportation Department. The police will teach

A 17 year old male juvenile has been charged with arson in connection with a house fire Thursday. The Pocatello Police Department said the boy’s name would not be released because of his age. No other details were available. The Pocatello fire department controlled a fire at 951 N. Arthur early Thursday morning. Flames were

Next year, the United State Postal Service mail distribution center in Pocatello will be partially closed down. The processing center on Flandro Drive will no longer be processing mail, but will still be used as a post office, transportation hub and bulk mail entry unit. Pocatello is one of 82 distribution centers across the nation

A key election was left off the Teton County, Wyoming ballot Tuesday. The Teton County Clerk’s office reported the retention question regarding Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Wesley Roberts was left off the 2014 ballot. The district covers Fremont, Sublette, and Teton Counties. County Clerk Sherry Daigle said, “We simply overlooked this ballot question.

Sherri Ybarra’s election as Idaho’s next superintendent of public instruction is sparking outrage among educators in eastern Idaho. Tuesday night the Republican defeated her Democratic challenger, Jana Jones, to succeed Tom Luna as state superintendent. But the Pocatello Education Association, which represents local teachers, is questioning whether Ybarra was the best person for the job.

City and regional planners in the Pocatello area have come up with a new plan to make the region more friendly to pedestrians and offer more public transportation options by 2040. The plan, developed by the Bannock Transportation Planning Organization, would reverse the current trend of urban sprawl and bring more development closer to the

Sarah Brown was born with a lot of heart problems. “It was hooked up really weird,” she said. “I had holes in my heart, and I was born without a left ventricle.” And more. But that changed in April 2013 when she received a heart transplant that fixed it – mostly. Her body started rejecting

In 1957 Harold Scoresby wrote an essay for his sophomore English class at Bonneville High School. Scoresby never imagined that the essay would be found behind his old high school locker 57 years later. “I never saved any of my school assignments from high school. Yet, this locker preserved it for me almost in perfect

Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 started its new student lunch committee. The committee consists of six students from Bonneville High School, but there will soon be 15 total. Students will meet after school a couple times each month to taste test recipes that follow federal nutrition guidelines. “The overall goal is to provide meals

Dozens of middle school students battled it out during the annual Franklin Middle School chess tournament Wednesday afternoon. But to the 35 kids from both Franklin and Hawthorne Middle School who attended the tenth annual tournament, the game means more than just showing-off how they can bust a move on the chessboard. “In chess, you

If you’re a parent who has room in your home and heart for a 10 year old boy with a sweet disposition, you’ll want to learn more about Josiah. You can read his full profile from the Northwest Adoption Exchange at the following link: https://www.nwae.org/Profile-WARE-dbC.php?tn=3&case=c9046 You can also call them 1-800-927-9411.

Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks will hold a public open house November 12 to discuss a proposed entrance fee adjustment. A public comment period opened Wednesday and will continue through midnight December 5. The current fee structure, in place since 2006, includes: $25 for a 7-day pass to enter both Grand Teton & Yellowstone

BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Republican candidate Sherri Ybarra has defeated Democratic opponent Jana Jones in the race for Idaho superintendent for public instruction. Ybarra will replace two-term incumbent Tom Luna, who announced earlier this year he would not run for re-election. Ybarra’s victory was narrow, garnering just 50.7 percent to Jones’ 49.3 percent. The win

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has won a rare third term leading the state. Otter, a longtime politician who served in both the state Legislature and Congress before he first won the governor’s post in 2006, faced a difficult race against his Democratic challenger, Boise businessman A.J. Balukoff. Another challenger, Libertarian attorney John Bujak, threatened