Month: December 2014

The Portneuf River has long been viewed as a symbol of urban decay, but now some hope it will get a new lease on life. Martin Ventura, who works at…

Idaho Falls fire investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire on Meppen Drive on Friday night. The fire call came in just after 6 p.m.…

A Blackfoot elementary school has a lot to celebrate. A teacher from IT Stoddard won a $100,000 grant. It’s part of Farmer’s Insurance…

Two assisted living facility will be going throughout the community to serve senior citizens in need. They will focus on education, wellness visits…

The Idaho Civil Air Patrol showcased its new aircraft Thursday. The aircraft is Cessna model 206 turbocharged, single-engine aircraft. The Eagle Rock…

Brigham Young University-Idaho will hold its fall commencement Friday, Dec. 19, in the BYU-Idaho Center in Rexburg. Of 1,708 graduates, the…

Two 15-year-old boys stole a 2007 Dodge pickup on Thursday morning, Idaho Falls police said. Officers learned of a vehicle stolen from the Common…

Idaho Falls native Spencer Woodhouse wrote a screenplay that is getting attention from Hollywood. After more than a decade of writing, his final…

Ririe High School senior Scott Peterson has been playing the cello since he was 5. “I really like the way it sounds — just the things you…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLGrace 45*North Gem 46 F *Firth 72Malad 34 F Castleford 31*Richfield 64 F GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLIdaho Falls 35*Highland 54 F…

This year’s flu vaccine may not be as effective as it should against one strain of the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

New products could be coming to eastern Idaho. This comes after the city and Madison Economic Partners held their annual Rexburg Business…

The Idaho Falls Police Department said they expect more car thefts as the winter months continue. Authorities said by September they dealt with about…

A recent study shows 57 percent of Cloverdale elementary students leave school and go to an empty home. Another 20 percent of students head home to…

Rural communities are about to see their local ALCO stores close their doors by the end of January. Discount stores are few and far between, and in…

Amy’s Kitchen is serving-up some good news, announcing on Wednesday afternoon it has hired the first of its workers, and when the company said…

BOYS BASKETBALLBonneville 70*Burley 84 F Skyview, UT 61*Highland 76 F Rigby 66*Hillcrest 78 F Blackfoot 34*Idaho Falls 55 F Pocatello 62*Madison 65 F…

Chubbuck mayor Kevin England’s pay will remain the same after City Council voted not to give him a nearly 45 percent raise Wednesday night.…

Controversy is still brewing over a cell tower T-Mobile plans to build on the grounds of Chubbuck Elementary School. City officials tell Local News 8…

The annual Festival of Trees opened Wednesday at ISU’s Stephens Performing Arts Center. This year, there are more than 96 trees on display and…

The United States Postal Service expects a 12 percent increase in the number of packages that are shipped out this month. The postmaster of Idaho…

A Salmon man was found dead Saturday night at a house fire in Salmon. Lemhi County fire Chief Mike Warner said the fire was reported at 611 Idaho…

BOYS BASKETBALL*West Jefferson 57 Teton 44 F GIRLS BASKETBALL Skyline 41*Highland 54 F *Century 81Hillcrest 57 F *Shelley 59Firth 38 F Snake River…

Some community leaders are reminding everyone to shop local this holiday season, and Old Town Pocatello is seeing a lot of new businesses to choose…

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A group in Jefferson County handed in a petition Tuesday night to recall longtime prosecuting attorney Robin Dunn. After filing a petition Sept. 23,…

Idaho immigration attorneys say they’re worried about the possibility of new scams targeting immigrants following President Barack…

The Blackfoot City Council is discussing the city pool and whether to keep it open, remodel it or build a new one. This has been an issue in…

Blocked rail crossing for long periods of time are a concern for the city of Blackfoot. The worry is firefighters and other emergency responders may…

A propane gas explosion November 20 was caused when leaking gas came into contact with an undetermined ignition source at Amerigas in Jackson.…

An Idaho Falls man has pleaded guilty to unauthorized use an access device. According to a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court in Pocatello,…

A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after Idaho State Police says he lead them on a chase. Just after midnight Tuesday, Idaho State…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is working to rustle up some missing cattle. Sgt. Jeff Edwards said 25 cow and calf pair of Black Angus…

Idaho Fish and Game are keeping an eye on a large elk herd along Interstate 15. The herd of around 100 elk moved into the area between Highway 33 and…

A Pocatello man was arrested Monday night after he attempted to intervene in a vehicle repossession. According to Pocatello Police, Anthony Gene…

Traffic is moving again on Main Street in Rexburg. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office closed Main Street for a couple of hours Monday…

It’s been roughly four months since the speed limit was raised to 80 miles per hour on many of Idaho’s interstates, and on at least one…

Earlier this year, a man made online threats toward Brigham Young University-Idaho. Now the Rexburg Police Department and Madison County…

Scammers are always looking for ways to get your money. The attorney general is warning Idahoans about pyramid schemes. Financial experts say these…

Rocky Mountain Power restored electricity to about 743 customers in the Lava Hot Springs area Monday. Company spokesman Dave Eskelsen said there is…

The local Taco Bell restaurants are teaming-up with a local nonprofit organization to make sure kids in need are getting winter clothes to keep them…

Crews are still investigating a rail car business at the former Kraft plant in Pocatello caught fire Saturday. Pocatello Fire Department battalion…

Twin Falls man is being held in the Cassia County Jail in connection with a holdup at Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Burley. The Cassia County…

Four doctors who tried to withhold emergency room services at Madison Memorial Hospital were using anti-competitive tactics to bring about change in…

A Pocatello man was arrested after police said he made threats using what appeared to be a real gun. Police said Tyler Jay Konomos, 19, pointed a BB…

A man was arrested after Pocatello police said he was swinging a golf club at other people. Tyrell Dixey, 30, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Sunday on the…

The Century freshman football team didn’t win a single game in 2014, often getting blown out by opponents. But despite the tough year on the…