Month: January 2015

By Idaho State Athletics Despite their highest field goal percentage (52.5%) of the season the Idaho State women’s basketball (6-7, 1-1) team fell to Eastern Washington 88-75 Saturday afternoon on the Idaho Central Credit Union Court inside Reed Gym. stole the ball and drove in for a layup just seven seconds into the game to

Shelley came out swinging but Firth finished the game strong as the Cougars beat Bingham County rival Shelley.

By Idaho State Athletics, The Idaho State men’s basketball team battled the No. 19 ranked mid-major team in country, Eastern Washington, tough before losing 65-57 on Saturday afternoon at Reese Court in Cheney, Washington. “We were much more focused tonight ,” Idaho State coach said. “I know people in Southeastern Idaho would be proud with

It’s just a few days into the new year and folks all over are starting work on their resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions is to go to the gym, but many gym regulars see the newbies come and go just as fast as they make the resolution. Life is lumpy – work, family

CHALLIS, Idaho (AP) – A 4.9 magnitude earthquake in remote Custer County triggers rock slides but causes no damages or injuries. Linda Lumpkin, a dispatcher for the sheriff’s office says everyone there felt it but they received no reports of damages. The earthquake was recorded at 10:44 a.m. and was centered about 4 miles east

BOYS BASKETBALL*North Gem 45Ririe 40 F *Sugar-Salem 56Filer 47 F *Star Valley 58 Green River 40 F GIRLS BASKETBALL West Side 46*Grace 47 F *Star Valley 35 Green River 18 F *Cokeville, WY. 54 Bear Lake 18 F *Greybull, WY 55Bear Lake 26 F

Authorities from two counties were searching along Interstate 15 on Friday for evidence linked to Thursday’s killing of a Pocatello woman. Police said AnnaRae Ponce, 34, was shot at a New Year’s party in Idaho Falls by her boyfriend, Kevin Michael Mcquilliams, 25, of Pocatello. Mcquilliams left the area and was arrested in California later

Idaho Senate Majority Leader, Bart Davis, said during the recession the education budget numbers weren’t ideal. Davis said that this year, lawmakers’ primary focus is finding out how to put as much money as they can into higher and public education. “(We want) to make sure our children get a thorough education and that it’s

The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization is asking locals to help with this plan by participating in a survey. The group looks at all modes of transportation ranging from public transit to foot traffic to cycling. “The beauty of doing the transportation plan every five years, is as things change and development changes, we can always

Pocatello police arrested over 200 people for driving under the influence in 2014, but the impacts don’t stop once the arrest is made. Law enforcement says it’s important to remember that a DUI isn’t just drinking and driving. It includes drugs of any kind that inhibit your ability to drive, not just illegal drugs but

Update: Semi-truck on Highway 22 near Thrifty Car Rental (“Y” intersection) in Jackson has been cleared. Traffic is moving in both directions.

Two men were arrested after a chase in Bannock County on Thursday night. Idaho State Police pulled over a 2005 Cadillac Escalade on U.S. Highway 91 at Tyhee Road around 9:30 p.m. for failure to dim headlights. The passenger, Levi J. Timbana, 33, of Fort Hall, took control of the vehicle from the driver, Miqueline

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested Thursday evening when police investigated a tip about two small children living in unclean conditions and having access to a gun. After they got the tip, officers responded to the home on the 200 block of Eighth Street around 5:30 p.m. for a welfare check. They “did find reports

A Pocatello man was arrested in California after a woman was shot and killed in Idaho Falls early Thursday morning. The victim is 34-year-old AnnaRae Ponce. The Reno Police Department said 25-year-old Kevin Michael Mcquilliams of Pocatello was taken into custody in Truckee, California. He was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter.

Staff at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello welcomed the hospital’s first birth of 2015 Thursday afternoon. Ian Rodriguez was born at 2:19 p.m. Thursday to 20-year-old Karina Rodriguez and 23-year-old Oscar Rodriguez of American Falls. “We thought we were gonna have a Christmas baby, but (a) New Year’s baby is even better,” said Karina Rodriguez.

Idaho Falls firefighters rescued a woman from a fire early Thursday morning. Crews responded to the fire at 6400 N. Fifth East after a passerby called it in around 5 a.m. Fire chief Dave Hanneman said the woman rescued from the house was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The woman, Patricia Gaston, was

Ski season is upon us, and whether it’s the view or the exhilaration of the winter sports that take you to the slopes, safety should always be the first thought. From beginners to experts, there’s fun to be had, but that fun can go away quickly due to an unexpected accidents while skiing or snowboarding.

The City of Idaho Falls announced Thursday the parking restrictions implemented for snow removal Monday are no longer in place. While the Snow Removal Proclamation was active, cars that weren’t supposed to be on certain streets at certain times were towed to make room for snowplows. “We would like to thank the community for their

Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will be hosting its second annual New Year’s Eve Gala this evening at the Stephens Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme is “Masquerade Ball.” The gala will feature live music, a New Year’s countdown and performances from around 80 students. Each year the gala raises money for