Month: December 2014

Recent bizarre surveillance footage from a local high school shows some unexplained activity haunting the halls of Pocatello High School. On Dec. 19, while the promise of winter break brought about an exodus of students emptying the halls of Poky High, there were a few who stayed behind. And one of them happened to show

It was difficult trying to find the biggest stories and condense them down for our year in review, but we have some highlights from 2014 in southeast Idaho. These were stories no one will forget. Events and weather that have put our lives and livelihoods in danger, hot topics that have caused heated debates, lawsuits

Managing your email notifications from Local News 8 and KIDK is easier than ever. Go to the email link at the top of the page (next to the search bar) or click here. This is where you can not only sign up for emails – but which ones. If, for example, you only want to

Fire destroyed a mobile home in Dubois Sunday. Clark County Sheriff Bart May said deputies and firefighters were called to the home at approximately 9:12 p.m. The Ruben Martinez-Hernandez family was in Mexico for the holidays, so the home was vacant at the time of the fire. Investigators said the trailer was a total loss.

What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? Do they involve celebrating with alcohol? Local cab companies and the Pocatello police are saying if that’s the case, the best thing you can do is preplan to get to and from your destination with a driver who is 100 percent sober. “We’ve seen instances where the

Eastern Idaho and western Wyoming, this was your year. Below are the most-clicked articles and slideshows of 2014 on localnews8.com. Articles: Dog walks in owner’s place in graduation Evacuation order issued after Jackson explosion Rexburg deals with flooding Downpour hits Idaho Falls 2014 primary election candidates 12-year-old crashes into Idaho Falls church Interstate 15 closes

From what the weather was doing to what you were wearing, here’s what got the most clicks in 2014 on the KIFI/KIDK app. Articles: Idaho state and judicial results Results of local Idaho races Two die in crash on I-15 One killed in motorcycle crash Mother, daughter die in Christmas Day crash Independence Day happenings

A 29-year-old mother was fatally shot Tuesday in an Idaho Walmart when her 2-year-old son in the shopping cart grabbed a gun that was in her purse and shot her in an apparent accident, authorities said. Detectives were investigating the scene and Walmart officials immediately shuttered the store in Hayden, said the Kootenai County Sheriff’s

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MaKenna Adamson has loved animals her whole life, so it’s no wonder she decided to do her senior project with animals. “My senior project I decided to do here working with the animals and the hyperbaric treatment,” Adamson said. Idaho is one of just a few places in the entire nation that has a hyperbaric

The U.S. Postal Service is asking people in Idaho to keep the area around their mailboxes clear of snow and ice. “Snow and ice on sidewalks, front porches and around rural mailboxes present a serious safety challenge for our letter carriers, who make on average 600 deliveries a day,” said Idaho Falls Postmaster James Alvord

We all have our favorite TV shows and channels. Some people pick their TV provider based on that. But what happens if your TV provider were to drop those channels?Well, it just might happen. Cable One is trying to settle on an agreement with NBC Universal. According to myshowsmatter.com, if it doesn’t, you might lose

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said it has solved the mystery of the explosions heard in the county last weekend. Sheriff Craig Rowland told Local News 8 on Tuesday the cause is “perfectly legal” exploding targets. The targets were on sale at Cal Ranch and were sold in 20-pound buckets. They can create a powerful

Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management manager Joe Kraayenbrink will retire from the agency Friday. Kraayenbrink has 37 years of federal service. He came to Idaho Falls as a field manager in 1996, worked his way to associate district manager and later became district manager. His career began as a firefighter in Lakeview, Oregon,

Teton County officials are investigating the death of a skier at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in west-central Wyoming. The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Marc Krantz of Pepper Pike, Ohio. The Teton County Sheriff’s office received its initial call for assistance at 2:57 p.m. Sunday. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS was dispatched to Teton Village. Ski

Two people were arrested on counterfeiting charges at an Idaho Falls hotel on Monday afternoon. Pinecrest Inn workers told Idaho Falls police Tracy M. Peebles, 35, and Forrest D. Haga, 31, both of Roberts, were using $50 counterfeit bills to rent their hotel room. Officers found Peebles and Haga had a printer, paper and other

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is investigating the shooting of two horses. The animals were found dead by gunshot on Monday. Sheriff’s deputies believe the shooting occurred sometime Sunday. Early in their investigation, deputies believe the animals were probably shot by accident in the dark by someone who mistook them for wild game. The incident

Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming is asking the Wyoming Business Council to approve a three million dollar grant to help it build a new ski lift. But, the Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners voted to withdraw the application Monday. County spokesperson Charlotte Reynolds said the board determined there were several details that

A Daniel, Wyoming, man is in custody after a disturbance in which one person pulled a firearm at the Pub Place in the 10000 block of South Highway 89. Russell Nicholson, 22, was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Teton County, Wyoming deputies were called to the bar around 1:20 a.m. Saturday

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These past holiday snowstorms have left some streets either slick or snow-packed for drivers. The city of Chubbuck’s Public Works director Steven Smart said on blistery, heavy snowstorm days such as what southeast Idahoans experienced on Christmas Day, leaves the three snowplows working overtime to get those heavily-trafficked streets cleared first. But, the problem is,

The longest serving trooper from the Idaho State Police will retire at the end of the year. Capt. Danny Bunderson has been on the job for 38 years. Those celebrating his retirement said the position will be filled, but the person will be missed. “What does it take to create a legend,” said Col. Ralph

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your input as it moves forward in proposing changes on trophy hunts. Every two years Fish and Game sets new regulations for trophy species, and in southeast Idaho, it’s focusing on moose, in particular. Fish and Game has a set of proposed changes such as adding hunting opportunities

A 28-year-old Idaho Falls man was hospitalized Monday morning after his 1997 Toyota Camry crashed into a 2014 Volvo semi-trailer truck. Idaho State Police said Shawn Farrer was attempting to merge onto U.S. Highway 20 at St. Leon Road when his car became wedged under the trailer. Farrer had to be extricated from his car

Someone won big in Fremont County this weekend. The Idaho Lottery said someone bought a Powerball ticket there worth $2 million. The ticket, which the Idaho Lottery only said was bought at a “retail location,” matched the first five numbers of Saturday night’s $100 million draw and had the PowerPlay option. PowerPlay is a $1

The day after new surveillance equipment was installed at Idaho Falls Power’s main facility, a man was caught on camera stealing copper wire. The city said Terry L. Waid, 49, was seen on video on Christmas Eve around 11 p.m. stealing $1,100 worth of wire. He also caused $200 in damage to a fence to

The City of Idaho Falls is implementing parking restrictions for snow removal. If your vehicle is left on the streets during the prohibited times, it might get towed at your expense. The city is divided into two zones. Attached to this article is a map detailing the zones. Zone A is the area immediately around

A Shelley man was arrested in Idaho Falls on suspicion of first-degree arson early Monday morning. The incident happened on the 100 block of Whittier around 2 a.m. Police said Michael B. Looney, 49, lit a blanket on fire with a BIC lighter. The blanket caught the rest of the bedroom on fire. He then

A popular ’80s puzzle is making a comeback across the nation, and it made its way to eastern Idaho on Saturday for a Rubik’s Cube competition that got national attention. Ten seconds, seven, and sometimes it only takes about five to master these puzzles. “It really varies. It depends on how much time you’re willing

If you live in Idaho Falls and want to take down that Christmas tree, here’s what to do with it. Discarded Christmas trees can’t be placed with regular garbage. However, the city has set up 18 tree-collection sites. These are for the use of Idaho Falls residents only – not for tree lots to get

These winter weather conditions hitting southeast Idaho haven’t stopped most Idahoans from hitting the road this weekend. In this video, some locals and even those just passing through talk about how this past weekend’s snow storms haven’t changed their holiday commuting plans. Others say they’re playing it safe, making sure they leave before the storms

Another round of snow and wind is moving into the region for late Saturday and into Sunday. We may have some localized bands of heavy snow, thanks to a possible Snake River Plain convergence zone. Convergence zones can lead to a slow moving band of snow over portions of the Plain. The National Weather Service

Conditions were better than many had hoped for when the Pebble Creek Ski Area opened for the ski season Friday. Pebble Creek has received a total of 13 inches of snow since Thursday after a winter storm moved through the area on Christmas Eve. “It’s all in the last — the previous 24 hours. Christmas

While most people are celebrating Christmas, carrying out their own family traditions, there are still many others in town who are celebrating their own traditions thousands of miles away from home. “This is my second Christmas in the United States and people here keep talking about a ‘white Christmas, white Christmas’ but I had never

A mother and daughter died in a crash on Interestate 15 in southern Pocatello on Thursday. Idaho State Police said Rachel T. Hollibaugh, 38, of Dietrich, was driving southbound in a 2001 Ford F250 pickup when she lost control of the vehicle and drove off the left side of the road into the median around

A barned burned down on Christmas Day in Madison County. On Thursday around 8 a.m., fire crews were called to a barn fire on the 9000 block of South Snake River Road near Rexburg. When firefighters arrived, they found a 40-by-20-foot metal barn fully engulfed in flames. They were able to quickly put out the

17831504 It’s Santa’s big night! This map from NORAD shows you where St. Nick is, so you won’t get surprised when you hear him on your housetop.

It’s Santa’s big night! This map from NORAD shows you where St. Nick is, so you won’t get surprised when you hear him on your housetop.

There’s not much Shelley High School senior Alexis Banks enjoys more than performing music. “I just love being able to express myself in that way,” Banks said. “I love singing especially. It’s always been one of my favorite things. Ever since I was a little kid I would climb up on the counter and perform

The National Weather Service tells Local News 8 drivers should brace themselves for icy conditions Christmas Eve. A winter storm warning is currently in effect until 5 p.m. Christmas Day with several inches of snow forecast for eastern Idaho. Weather Service meteorologists say winter conditions could be particularly bad driving west toward Boise Wednesday night

A woman got a Christmas gift she called a miracle Wednesday when she won a new car. Camille North was the grand prize winner in Northgate Express Car Wash’s $15,000 I DID IT CLUB Christmas Give Away. No purchase was needed to win, but participants needed to take a form to eight businesses to be

Pocatello police are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for a series of beatings this weekend which left two men hospitalized after sustaining severe head and face injuries. In one incident, Kristopher Briley, 23, was last seen leaving Club 91 on Friday night, and by Saturday morning he was found laying in

The construction of a fertilizer plant that will employ around 170 people in American Falls will move forward after two companies reached an agreement on an air permit appeal. ConAgra Foods, which has a potato-processing plant near the proposed site, had filed an air permit appeal in May regarding the proposed Magnida facility. ConAgra had

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17831504 It’s Santa’s big night! This map from NORAD shows you where St. Nick is, so you won’t get surprised when you hear him on your housetop.

A suspect in at least four Chicago area bank robberies was arrested by Idaho State Police. Kenneth A. Hunter, 20, of Olympia Fields, Illinois, was arrested at about 11:30 P.M. Monday. He is suspected of the armed robbery of at least four banks between Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 in the Chicago area. FBI press

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort opened for skiers Tuesday. Skiers enthusiastically took to the slopes with weather more fit for spring skiing. Sunshine and warm temperatures brought in one longtime skier. “Very excited. Haven’t been skiing in a couple of years, so, we’re definitely going to get a run or two in. I enjoy being outside,

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Eleven Idaho charities got some much-needed and unexpected financial support Tuesday night. The groups received donations ranging from $500 to $2,000 as part of the Idaho Hometown Hero Annual Evening of Giving. The event is hosted each year by the JRM Foundation, a group founded by Dr. Fahim Rahim. “We got an email from Dr.

Two people graduated from the Wood Project Tuesday. It’s a program designed to treat criminal offenders who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse problems. It’s a pilot program that people hope will become statewide. This program started in 2008 and people said it’s been incredibly successful. “We’ve seen people who have very lengthy drug

We’ve all heard about the holiday blues, but you might be surprised what we learned. Doctors say depression is at its lowest from November to January. They do stress depression is real all year long, but if you do suffer from depression there are ways to fight the holiday blues. “Have reasonable expectations to actually

If you’re one of those folks scrambling to get some last minute shopping done before Christmas arrives, you’re not alone. And you’ll know it, once you hit those stores. This week has proven to be some of the busiest days of the year for retailers across the country, and according to the National Retail Federation,

Pocatello Police master patrolman Nick Peterson said it was quite the gift: $1,000 dollars given to the police department, anonymously, from a community member. “We took that $1,000 and bought $100 gift cards to Wal-Mart,” Peterson said. Every year, the police department raises money for their Secret Santa program. The officers and behind-the-scenes support staff

Pocatello Airport Manager David Allen said the airport is seeing more folks flying out than they have ever seen before. “The flights are full,” Allen said. “Every single flights. There were still a few more seats available last year, but the percentage that were on there was not as great.” Allen also said it’s important

Idaho Fish and Game is reminding the public the Egin-Hamer Area Closure will take place Jan. 1. Authorities said closing off nearly 500 square miles of desert between St. Anthony and Dubois protects wintering wildlife, including deer, elk and moose herds. See the map attached to this article for the closed areas and when they

Police are investigating an incident in which a Pocatello man was found severely injured in a parking lot. Officers said they found Kristopher Briley near Bamboo Gardens on the 1200 block of Yellowstone on Saturday morning. He was transported to Portneuf Medical Center by ambulance. Police did not release details on Briley’s injuries Tuesday, but

The Wyoming Highway Patrol will no longer measure a trooper’s job performance during job evaluations by the number of traffic stops made and citations issued. Patrol Administrator Col. John Butler said the standards had been included by the patrol as a component of the State of Wyoming’s performance appraisal system. “We understand that our policy

The lowest prices at the pump since May 2009 may lead to a record number of people on the roads for the holidays, AAA Idaho said. AAA said Tuesday Idaho’s average gas prices was $2.37, down 67 cents since Thanksgiving. Click here for current gas prices in your area. “The Grinch is gone for now,

Two people were hospitalized in a one-car accident in Pocatello early Tuesday morning. Guilherme Giacomelli Schreiber, 22, of Brazil, was driving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra northbound on Interstate 15 near the Pocatello Creek Road overpass around 1:15 a.m. The car went off the right shoulder of the interstate, off the overpass and came to rest

Gas prices have been dropping for the past few weeks. According to AAA the national average has declined for 88 days in a row, so people should have more money in their pocket to spend elsewhere. But there are some other surprising ways this helps Idaho’s economy. With the oil boom, a lot of people

A local Caped Crusader was arrested in Pocatello over the weekend. It was a “dark night” for 24-year old Michael Andrew Christenson, who was dressed as Batman late Saturday night when he was found wandering around a residential area with another man dressed as none other than Superman. Pocatello police said they received a call

An elderly Nampa woman has become the fourth Idahoan to die from the flu since the flu season began in October, health officials said Monday. According to Centers for Disease Control data for the week ending Dec. 13, Idaho is one of 19 states with moderate to high levels of the virus. As the season

One person was killed and another person hurt in a shooting in Afton, Wyoming, on Sunday. Early in the morning, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office got a call of a shooting at an apartment above a business on the 400 block of Washington Street. Officers found the two victims had been shot with a semi-automatic

At 99 years old, Arlene Yancey said she hopes to reunite with her senior classmates from Blackfoot High School. “I’d like us to reunite, but there isn’t very many of us left,” said Yancey. “I think it’s good to reminisce and get together and talk about things that happened.” Yancey said although her high school

Some officers at the Pocatello Police Department are taking action to try and make sure folks in need are going home with extra money in their pockets this holiday season. On Monday, getting pulled over might not be such a bad thing for some drivers. Instead of some drivers being let-off the hook with just

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for the public’s help in finding two poaching suspects. The pair were seen fueling a newer, tan-colored Ford Raptor pickup at the Stage Stop gas station east of Boise on Nov. 3. In a news release Monday, Fish and Game said a trophy buck caught the attention of other

The investigation into U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier who was released by the Taliban in a prisoner swap this May, has been kicked up the chain of command. Mark Milley, the commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, will decide whether Bergdahl will face a military court-martial over his disappearance from a base

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he used someone else’s business account to make purchases at Cal Ranch. Cory D. Williams, 36, was arrested after police said he fraudulently bought $440 in merchandise from Cal Ranch on two separate occasions using someone else’s business account. Police said the stolen merchandise was in

A man was arrested over the weekend after police said he was trying to break into a locked vehicle inside a garage. Police were called to a house on the 100 block of North Morningside around 5:15 a.m. Saturday. They said they found Joel Campos, 18, of Idaho Falls, using a coat hanger to try

The Idaho National Lab and Idaho Falls Power have joined forces to test and analyze what would happen if there was a cyber attack on infrastructure. Power is a major part of our life. We trust the light switch will turn on everyday. Experts there’s a real threat of hackers taking down the power. “It

Pocatello street crews have just finished making upgrades to Highland Boulevard in western Pocatello after last year’s flooding and minor mudslides damaged infrastructure.

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White potatoes are now eligible for purchase under the Women, Infants and Children program or WIC program. Congressman Mike Simpson played a huge role in getting potatoes included. He wrote an amendment to allow states to include potatoes in the program. The Idaho Potato Commission and organizations across the nation also pushed for change. The

Taxpayers won’t be picking up the tab for a new park making its way to Idaho Falls. As a result of a $2-million donation in land and cash from Stafford and Woody Smith, Ball Ventures and the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, the city will be able to establish Heritage Park. “This is a diamond that

Rick Vollweiller wanted to do something good for a group of people this Christmas. “I needed a feel-good project,” he said. “What could we do to help some people feel good?” This year his mind and heart settled on our nation’s soldiers. “They’re over there, they’re doing the sacrifice, we’re not,” Vollweiller said. “They’re keeping

The Idaho Transportation Department says a a plan to clear trees on each side of a seven-mile stretch of US 20 in Island Park has reduced crashes there by 31 percent. Beginning in 2010, crews removed trees to reduce ice buildup caused by shade on the road. The action also eliminated the potential for trees

An extra large load may create some brief traffic problems between Pocatello and Idaho Falls Saturday morning. Pocatello Police say a trucking company is bringing the load through Pocatello between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday. The unidentified load is about 70′ long and 17′ tall, which is too tall to make it under interstate

Three eastern Idaho men have been sentenced for felony wildlife violations dating back to 2010. According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the three appeared before Judge Charles Roos in Bingham County December 3. Robert D. Huntsman, 52, of Shelley, Idaho, pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawfully possessing two trophy bull elk,

U.S. officials have finished an investigation into how and why Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl disappeared from his base in Afghanistan. Bergdahl was held captive for five years by the Taliban. The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to be briefed on the report as early as today. Details about the probe’s conclusion are

Shana and Derek Rowe won a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle from Chad’s Rentals in Idaho Falls Friday. The company has awarded a free motorcycle to one of its customers each year for many years.

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November fell to 3.9 percent, the first time it has been below 4 percent since early 2008. The Idaho Department of Labor said above average employer payrolls and a declining labor force drove the change. Employment continued rising at a record level to nearly 743,000. According to the department,

The South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg was closed today due to a plumbing problem. Friday was the last day of school before the Madison School District’s Christmas break. The district hopes to use that holiday time to repair the school’s problems. Because of previous plumbing problems, the school has been operating on one set

The State Board of Education has endorsed legislation that would set Idaho teacher pay based on performance standards and experience. Board member Richard Westerberg says the state needs higher teacher salaries, and the plan would allow district to reward their best teachers. Beginning teachers would see salaries increase from about $31,000 a year to about

Labor disruptions at west coast ports are damaging Idaho’s agricultural exporters. The Idaho Department of Agriculture said negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association are creating numerous problems including congestion, slowdowns, and terminal closures. The department said the dispute is hurting Idaho agriculture directly, resulting in lack of available equipment,

Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil in Pocatello Thursday night to remember those gunned down at a school in Pakistan this week. At least 145 people including 132 children were killed when Taliban militants opened fire on the school in Peshawar, about 120 miles west of Pakistan’s capital. Thursday night’s vigil was hosted by

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Scout Invie admits she has a unique first name. “My mom really likes the book, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” so she named me after a character in that,” Invie said. Graphic artist, journalist, athlete and actress are all talents found in this Teton High School senior. One place you will often find Invie is at

The Shelley School District is looking to implement new lockdown procedures to make sure kids are safe in school. During a meeting Thursday night the board talked about new procedures that a school district in Boise implemented. It is called move, hide and fight. Students and teachers are encouraged to shelter in place. Teachers are

“The actual construction bids on this project came out at a little over $2.1 million which is considerably lower than what we actually estimated we expected in the $2.9 to $3 million range,” said Kent Fugal the Idaho Falls city engineer. Fugal says Ammon and Idaho Falls received estimates from four different construction companies. The

Jason and Tiffany Jaynes just celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary a few days ago. Combined the couple has seven boys from age 7 to 17. They wanted to give their children a Christmas to remember and decided to apply for an online loan. “We thought we were being cautious. She mentioned it to me. The

Six Idaho Falls police officers were honored with the Captain’s Commendations for their tactical approach during an incident involving an armed man on Oct. 5. The IF police department honored Sgt. Jeremy Galtbreaith and officers Dustin Cook, Jason Hendrian, Brandon Storer, Eric Andersen and Shawn Williams this week. The officers responded to a threat at

An Idaho State University professor is offering a unique class next semester about the evolution of humans, Neanderthals and the like, and one of the many topics will be Sasquatch. Dr. Jeff Meldrum said scientists have been finding more and more evidence of different kinds of human-like beings all over the world, small creatures like

After several cows escaped from a meat packing facility in Pocatello, an organization called Farm Sanctuary is hoping to take the cows out to pasture in a literal sense. The organization is hoping the owners of the cows will sign them over to the sanctuary’s custody. Susie Coston, national shelter director, said the sanctuary has

No criminal charges will be filed against the police officers involved in the high-speed chase that left one man dead at a Pocatello mobile home park back in October. Both Idaho State Police and the Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog investigated the case, reviewing every bit of footage and reports to make sure officers conducted

The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline is looking for volunteers to help the hotline in ways other than being on the phone. The hotline is looking for ambassadors across the state. Nina Leary, volunteer coordinator, said anyone who is interested can find the form online here: idahosuicideprevention.org/volunteer. Leary said ambassadors will man tables at events, providing

You’ve heard of the 12-days of Christmas, but 12 portable toilets are getting into the holiday spirit, greeting Pocatello drivers. This is the second year the folks at Roto Rooter decided to get a little bit more creative with their Christmas tree display, stacking 12 portable toilets on top of one another to create a

The FBI is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Darrel Lee Auck. The Fort Hall Business Council offered its own $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Auck’s body on November, 3. Fort Hall Police believe Auck was killed on or about October 15, but his body

18-year-old Fahad Alajmi was arrested in Pocatello Wednesday night on charges of enticing children. Pocatello Police said they had a tip Alajmi was involved in an inappropriate internet relationship with a 16-year-old juvenile. Police confiscated Alajmi’s cell phone and traced the conversation to an out-of-state location. He is currently being held in the Bannock County

People living in Jackson can expect to see flaring of a propane truck at Amerigas on High School Road until about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay said the public could expect to see flames and smoke in the area. There is no emergency situation at the facility. The flaring is being