Month: February 2015

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Wood’s Funeral Home was packed full with family and friends who came out to remember a very special hero of Idaho Falls on Saturday. Roland Clark, known as “RC” by many, was a member of the Idaho Falls firefighters union for 37 years. Clark loved his job but even more so his community. Those who

The Pocatello Animal Shelter has won $1,000 thanks to one of their volunteers taking the time to help match cats to owners. Tami Richards is a shelter volunteer, one who the shelter said matches cats to owners with great instincts. The shelter submitted her story to Purina Cat Chow and won the $1,000. The shelter

It’s been a light winter throughout the state of Idaho, but snow surveyors are hoping a late winter storm will create a healthier snowpack. “We started out pretty good, percentage wise, at over 100 percent. Since then we’ve gone down hill,” said soil conservation technician Cleve Bagley. Bagley said Idaho’s average SNOTEL snow water equivalent

Idaho State Police made a big drug bust in Payette County on Wednesday. Just before 8 p.m., troopers stopped Kennard Mueller, 39, of Jacksonville, Fla., eastbound on Interstate 84, for a traffic violation. A police dog was alerted to the odor of drugs on the outside of the 2007 Honda Ridgeline. A search of the

It has been a fairly light winter this year, but the season isn’t over yet. This year, surveying the snow has been quite different for conservation technicians. Soil conservation tech Cleve Bagley from theNatural Resources Conservation Service says, “We started out pretty good, percentage wise and since then we’ve gone down hill.” Bagley says last

There are hundreds of children in Idaho who need a place to call home. A group of BYU-Idaho students wants to raise awareness about how people can help foster kids in eastern Idaho. The group is doing this with a foster care awareness fair that will be held at the Idaho Falls Public Library Saturday

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a gruesome cold case from more than 30 years ago. In 1979, near the Civil Defense Caves, a torso was found. The arms and legs were found in 1991. But to this day, the head is still missing. Now with new technology, investigators are still hoping to

A man accused of shooting his girlfriend dead in a New Year’s Day party arrived in Idaho Falls from California on Thursday night. Charges against Kevin Mcquilliams, 25, of Pocatello were amended to aggravated assault with an enhancement of association with a criminal gang, involuntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon enhancement and unlawful possession of

The American Red Cross held it’s first East Idaho real heroes luncheon Thursday . 11 awards were given to people who dedicate their lives to helping others. “You know I had a good crew with me that day. There’s a lot of guys there that deserve just as much if not more than what I’m

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest those who vandalized the Blackrock/Chinese Peak recreation area near Pocatello. Vandals violated a closure that bans shooting within 150 yards of Blackrock Canyon Road from the entrance to Katsilometes Spring. They used the restrooms as targets, causing significant

A decision on who will lead the Pocatello/Chubbuck school district is still in limbo. The District #25 school board had planned to name a successor to Mary Vagner this week. Vagner plans to retire after the current school year. The board hosted an open house to feature its three leading candidates Monday. They are: Glen

The Idaho Falls City Council has named Kathy Hampton as the new city clerk. She will replace Rosemarie Anderson effective April 5th. Anderson began her career in the idaho Falls Public Works Division 31 years ago. She has also worked in the Police Department, Personnel, Planning and Building, and Municipal Services offices under five mayors.

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The Idaho Falls City Council wants to improve traffic flow throughout the city. The council plans to do this with a traffic signal study. The council unanimously approved an agreement Thursday evening with Six Mile Engineering in the amount of $167,000 for a traffic study to be completed. The firm will look at 38 signals

A conservation group is gearing up to build a 15- to 17-mile recreation trail in Power County. The Ferry Hollow Trail would start at Willow Bay in American Falls and run to Massacre Rocks State Park along a route that has yet to be determined. “Whether it’s for walking, whether it’s for biking, whether they’d

The 44th Annual Frank Church Symposium is happening at Idaho State University Friday and Saturday. This year’s theme is ‘cross-cultural expression in a transforming world,’ with a keynote address at 7 p.m. on Friday by ISU alumnus CharlesMetcalf. Metcalf’s career included 38 years with the government as U.S. Army officer and as a civilian and

Pocatello Police Patrol Officer Akilah Lacey said officers want to serve the community in many different ways. He said that’s why he thought of a way to have their own kind of community service project. Handcuff Hunger is Lacey’s idea. He said he wanted to gather food to fight hunger, but also wanted those who

Idaho State University has one of the best nursing schools in the west, taking fifth place on a list of 442 schools, according to a ranking by NurseJournal.org. The schools were measured in five categories, like quality and convenience, but quality is what ISU’s program cares about most. At ISU’s School of Nursing, not only

A wilderness bill to protect the Boulder-White Clouds of central Idaho was introduced Thursday in the U.S. House and Senate. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson has been working on this bill for a decade. Fellow Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch did not support it the last time it was introduced, but he said Thursday he gives

For several years now, Brigham Young University-Idaho business students have had to start a business as part of their core curriculum. In past years, students started companies that mainly stayed on campus. This year, students and professors decided to take it to the next level by moving their ideas online into the real world, running

Pocatello schools narrowly averted a Friday internet blackout after deciding to sign a new agreement with their service provider.

Brooke Griffith stands out in several areas in high school, but her biggest passion is basketball. “Just everything it’s taught me — it’s more than just sports, it teaches you lessons that last a lifetime,” Griffith said. The district champion Bulldogs went to state, and even though they came up just short, Griffith is amazed

Idaho House legislative leaders have introduced legislation exempting the state from observing daylight saving time. The House Ways and Means Committee, made up of exclusively legislative leadership, voted 4-2 to advance the bill on Wednesday. Prior attempts to pass legislation eliminating Idaho’s daylight saving time – usually advocated by farmers and agricultural representatives – have

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93 out of 115 school districts in Idaho collect supplemental property tax levies. A decade ago only 54districts were asking for levies from patrons. Many districts say the trend began when former Gov. Jim Risch was in office back in 2007. Lawmakers approved a tax shift that eliminated most school property taxes. The state raised

Thanks to this year’s mild winter, many people have been hitting the links in Idaho Falls. Pinecrest Golf Course has been open for almost two weeks. The grounds crew has had to get benches and ball washers out, but obviously no mowing or watering is necessary yet. Tim Reinke, the golf pro, said golfing in

With recent cases of domestic violence and abuse coming to light in the NFL, more people are coming forward, empowered to talk about the subject. Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz talked with one local woman about her story. She wants to help anyone who is currently in abusive shoes, to give you courage and let

A bill has cleared Idaho’s Senate that specifically targets cities’ use of eminent domain to create hiking trails, bike paths and greenways. Some locals think the bill’s scope is too big. Senate Bill 1044 passed the bill in a 20-13 vote Monday and it now goes to a House Committee and, if it passes there,

The chairman of the House State Affairs Committee says his family and the families of other committee members are being harassed by backers of a proposed law to allow Idaho residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Republican Tom Loertscher of Iona on Tuesday on the House floor said his and the home phone

The Pocatello Police Department has renewed a memorandum of understanding with several agencies in Idaho to fight Internet crimes against children. Lt. Ian Nelson, public information officer for the police department, said the overall goal is to stop kids from being victimized and possibly re-victimized. Nelson said if a pornographic picture of a child is

A worker at Sage Hill Travel Center in Fort Hall accused of stealing from his employer pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to theft from a tribal organization. U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson said Demetrius Anthony Gomez, 28, of Fort Hall, was off duty when the crime occurred at the travel center, which is

Groundbreaking ceremonies have been scheduled for a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Star Valley, Wyoming. The First Presidency of the church announced the ceremony will be held Saturday, April 25, on the Haderlie Farm property east of U.S. Highway 89 south of Afton. The temple was announced at the church’s

We boiled down a week’s worth of highlights to the top 8. Re-live the moments and plays that made the 2015 Girls State Basketball Tournament one to remember.

A Rexburg day-trader pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud and engaging in illegal monetary transactions, according to U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson. Under a plea agreement, Michael Justin Hoopes, 41, admitted he engaged in a scheme to defraud investors in various investment opportunities from 2007 through February 2011. During that time, Hoopes received more than

A local company is using 3-D technology to promote fitness throughout the valley. Brian Minner and Carolyn Tyger, who own Idaho Falls-based My4DHealth, said they have been enthusiastic about fitness and jumped on the opportunity to introduce the first technology of its kind in both Utah and Idaho.“A mirror, a tape measure, a photograph doesn’t

A car fire blocked traffic in Pocatello in the area of North Fourth and East Bridger streets on Tuesday afternoon. The fire happened around 2:45 p.m. As of 3 p.m., traffic appeared to be moving normally and the car fire was out.

Aaron is a likable, determined young man with a generous smile. People who know him describe him as polite, engaging, social, a bit shy, eager to please, giving, faithful and someone who wants to be a good example for others who are struggling. Aaron introduces himself this way: “Some things I want families to know

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Two Mormon missionaries, one with ties to Idaho Falls, say they were held hostage by a New Mexico man who punched, kicked and threatened them with a knife before escaping after a few hours. Albuquerque police have charged 29-year-old Erwin Smith with kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the Feb. 10 incident.

Teton Springs Lodge and Spa in Victor has been named the best hotel in Idaho. This is the fourth consecutive year the resort has earned the title from the “U.S. News and World Report.” The hotel general manager Jeff Naylor says the location has a lot to do with that.The outdoor activities like fly fishing

Jessica Brown and Jermaine Wiley were sentenced Tuesday afternoon for their roles in an attempted murder plot carried out last April in Island Park. In December, Wiley pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the first degree for shooting Eric Norlen twice. The defense recommended five years fixed, because he “didn’t get the job done.” Judge

After a man and woman attempted to steal from a local jewelry store Saturday, employees took matters into their own hands and apprehended their would-be burglars. Businesses in the area are mixed in terms of how they would handle the situation. Jeff Clark, manager at Molinelli’s Jewelers, has been working in jewelry for decades and

People from Arizona to Canada have reported seeing bright lights in the sky as a Chinese rocket burned up in the atmosphere late Monday. Witnesses described the lights as a group of about three dozen fireballs moving slowly from south to north. Kirk Thurman said he noticed the lights while he was coming out of

After several years of research and $1.5 million of federal grant money, development leaders in Madison, Fremont, Teton Counties Idaho, and Teton County Wyoming are finalizing development plans for the regions future. It’s called the Teton View Regional Plan, and its goal is to create a sustainable future for the communities in Jackson Hole, Teton

Idaho Fish and Game is looking for comments and suggestions from anglers regarding changes they would like to see for the 2016 fishing season. David Teuscher, Southeast Regional Fisheries Manager, said this process happens every year. “We usually have few rule changes every time,” he said. “I’ve been here for about 15 years, and there’s

Rexburg city leaders sent a letter to Idaho state representatives Monday in opposition to a proposed bill. If passed, House Bill 173 will take 50 percent of new construction property tax revenue from local cities to fund schools.City leaders said the revenue that would be taken from the bill helps fund police, fire agencies and

The Shoshone-Bannock Junior/Senior High School was evacuated Tuesday after a gas odor was discovered in the kitchen. Students were moved to a shop area to stay warm before being sent home for the day. No one was hurt. According to Fort Hall Fire Chief Brian Briggs, Intermountain Gas located and repaired a small leak. Classes

Idaho Falls police said they are no longer looking for a white van in connection with kidnap and rape case. A 14-year-old boy said he was abducted and raped Feb. 17. At the time, police said the abductor drove a white newer “boxy” type van with a sliding door. On Tuesday, police said the van

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to three candidates. But some are raising questions about the past employment of one of those candidates. Glen Szymoniak was superintendent of the McCall-Donnelley Joint School District until December. Prior to leaving, he was placcd on a leave of absense, according to

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A group of people in Jefferson County took its concerns over Sheriff Blair Olsen to the County Commission Monday afternoon. The two women who addressed the commission, Shelly Allred and Lyndsay Goody, came with two points in mind surrounding Olsen and the four felony charges he’s pleading not guilty to. One of them is no

Pocatello police are warning people to be cautious when using ATMS after responding to two reports of credit card skimmers. Although officers can’t say exactly where the skimmers were found, police said the devices were attached to two different Pocatello area bank ATMs on Friday. Card skimmers are designed to look like a part of

Flushing the toilet is something many of us don’t think much about. For Rexburg city leaders, they’re thinking about it a lot. “We grow one of those (apartment complexes) every year.” said Mayor Richard Woodland. “So we’re picking up about 500 to 700 people each year, and that’s a lot of flushes and we have

It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Jeffrey Pettingill with the Bonneville County Weed Control Department said prevention is the best way to keep Eastern Idaho’s natural resources in tact. “Eastern Idaho was a $97 million industry that includes rafting, water skiing, fishing, hunting– that’s all based off of natural resources. If this water system was

Kevin Mcquilliams, 25, of Pocatello will be returned to Idaho to face charges in connection with the New Year’s Day shooting death of his girlfriend. AnnaRae Ponce, 34, was shot during a New Year’s Eve party in Idaho Falls. Bonneville County Prosecutor Daniel Clark said Mcquilliams waived extradition last Thursday, apparently after he was granted

A northern Utah man died in a snowmobile accident Saturday in Franklin County. Just before 1 p.m. Saturday, theFranklin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a snowmobile accident in the Franklin Basin area.Search and Rescue responded to theGibson Lake area, when they arrived they found 73 year-old Dennis Thompson ofSmithfield, Utah, had died. According to

If passed, House Bill 89 would allow people to carry guns without a concealed weapons permit. Currently under Idaho code, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon without a license. “We’re committed to keep doing this until we see some changes,” Dan Roberts said. Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Vermont and Wyoming have constitutional carry. “We

In the days after Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was released from nearly five years in captivity, yellow ribbons and banners celebrating his release decorated the main street, red-bricked storefronts of his hometown. A sense of relief and excitement filled the air: Bergdahl would soon be home. But more than four months after Bergdahl returned to the

From classic westerns to modern day Oscar winners, movies have been filmed in Jackson Hole for almost a century. Moviemaking in Jackson Hole dates back to the 1920s with silent black-and-white films. In 1930, “The Big Trail” really set the tone, featuring a 23-year-old John Wayne making his debut as a lead actor. It’s rumored

While the Oscars may be one of the country’s most-watched awards shows, people usually haven’t seen the nominated movies. Zac Gershberg, a professor in Idaho State University’s communication, media and persuasion department, said that’s because the films typically aren’t released when moviegoers are going to theaters. Instead, films are released later in the year so

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For the Love of Poky is the name of a new blog started by Angeline Underwood, a student and professor at Idaho State University. “I’m just kind of plugging away at my master’s and just kind of going at my own pace,” said Underwood. The blog she started is to show, ‘Why living in Pocatello,

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Eastern Idaho started the year with a higher-than-normal snowpack, but now the National Weather Service says the snowpack is 80 percent of normal. The lack of snow has prompted the city-managed East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center to close for the season. “There’s nothing left to even attempt to ski on,” said Lance Clark, who

A thirteen year old had to be airlifted to a local hospital after a traffic accident in Fremont County Friday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., Idaho State Police say 38-year-oldMarta Tuckett of St. Anthony, was travelling west crossing US-20 in an SUV, when she hit aPickup travelling eastbound on US-20. Tuckett’s thirteen-year-old rear passenger was

“Undercover Boss” airs Friday nights at 7 p.m. on KIDK Channel 3. Would you believe, the boss that went undercover has ties to Eastern Idaho? His name is Todd Pedersen. He is the CEO and founder of Vivint. Vivint is a smart home technology company. They provide home security and fire detection, automation, wireless internet,

Rexburg’s Life Flight is up and operating 24/7 from the airport in town. It serves hospitals needing to transfer patients from Teton Valley Hospital, Steele Memorial Center, St. John’s Medical Center and Madison Memorial Hospital “In a lot of those cases time is of essence for any of those issues so being able to have

Gov. Butch Otter’s proposal for next year calls for a 5.2 percent increase in the Idaho Transportation Department’s budget. To raise the necessary funds, lawmakers are discussing raising the gas tax. While many people are opposed to raising the gas tax, the director of the Idaho Transportation Department believes it’s one of the best options

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (Republican) discussed several items during his visit in American Falls Friday, but one of his major focuses was on creating a sustainable budget. “I really believe the biggest threat facing this country today, and we have a lot of big threats in our country,” Crapo said,” is the national debt.” Crapo

Community leaders held their second Ted Talks event in eastern Idaho Friday. “There’s discussion based from technology to philosophy to technology to psychology to science,” said TEDx Licensee, Brad Christensen. The TEDx Program is a spin off from national “TED Talks” that are designed to help communities, organizations and individuals spark conversation and innovative ideas.

More than 100 companies are looking to Rexburg for new employees and interns. Many companies said they hope to attract college students from BYU-Idaho. On Thursday afternoon, the companies packed the BYU-I center for the career fair at the university. The fair is meant to help students understand the importance of preparation and networking. “It

Have you ever felt burned out from trying to juggle personal and professional responsibilities? If you have, you’re not alone. Almost 50 percent of Americans report they have hard time finding the balance between their work and home life. Carol Anderson is a neuropsychologist, mother of five, wife and philanthropist – and that’s just part

Keeping children safe at school is a top priority. With the number of school shootings in recent years, some are left wondering if we do enough.Schools try to prepare for the worst in many ways. Most adults probably grew up doing fire drills in schools. Now, students also do intruder drills called lock downs. An

The U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Idaho National Laboratory have released more than 30 years of water quality data. Data collected at the DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory Site shows that long term trends indicate improved water quality in the eastern Snake River Plain aquifer. “Just knowing that

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Pocatello police are investigating after a mother says two men tried to grab her four-year-old daughter from a church parking lot. It happened around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday at the LDS Church near South Fairway and Marigold. Raushelle Goodin-Guzman said her daughter, Willow, was playing with some older friends when two unknown males approached in a

At wrestling practice earlier this week, as Steve Boone was preparing for the district meet, he listened intently as the coach gave his pep talk. “I love the competition,” Boone said. “The trips are fun and the teammates are fun, but the competition and the fact that it’s all me is what enjoy. I can’t

With the kickoff of the Simplot Games, Pocatello has become the hub for high school track. Every year, the big influx of visitors brings excitement and a busy schedule for local businesses. More than 2,000 high school athletes from around the world have come to the Gate City. Elijah Armstrong, a front-runner for this year’s

Idaho Falls Police are looking for a man that abducted a 14-year-old boy around 10 Tuesday night, took him to an unknown location and raped him. Police will only say this happened in the Southeast portion of Idaho Falls. No specific address was given to protect the identity of the victim. The abductor is said

‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ is a national event sponsored the American Dental Association. Southeastern Idaho Public Health is working with Idaho State University and several other organizations locally are donating their time and services to make sure kids dental health is in good shape. Families need to go to Idaho State University’s Dental Hygiene

A man was arrested on multiple charges after being pulled over for reckless driving, Idaho Falls police said. Braxton Haugland, 23, of Pocatello, was pulled over at A Street and Yellowstone Avenue around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. During the stop, officers found Haugland had a firearm that was reported stolen from Twin Falls. He also had

A man was arrested in connection with multiple thefts from storage units in Idaho Falls. Police said they began to investigate Jack Joslin, 45, of Ammon, on Tuesday after they got information he was trying to sell stolen items on Craigslist. The items had been reported stolen to police Sunday after the owner found they

Madison School District said it is not affected by the Idaho Education Network issues faced by other districts in the state. Idaho’s contract for broadband access for schools was ruled illegal earlier this year, and the Legislature is scrambling to keep nearly 200 public high schools online. Meanwhile, Madison School District told patrons a decision

The Denver Post reports that Colorado’s attorney general accuses a college with campuses in four states of misleading students it promises to prepare for careers in business, computers and health care. In a story Wednesday, the Post reported that a lawsuit was filed late last year against CollegeAmerica seeking to remedy deceptive trade practices. CollegeAmerica

As more school shootings and child gun safety become more prevalent, Guns-N-Gear Sport shop, located in Idaho Falls, is working to teach kids how to use rifles safely, while teaching them about firearm safety. “It’s always hard to teach your own kids or own siblings, so they get to bring them here and have somebody

American Falls City Council passed voluntary smoking restrictions for the city’s parks Wednesday night. This happened after a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed involuntary ban drew overwhelming opposition. The ban would have made it an infraction to smoke within 25 feet of ball parks, playgrounds, picnic areas and restrooms in all city parks. Violators

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On Tuesday Idaho State University released records relating to the upkeep of Serval House, the president’s official residence. Work orders show annual maintenance costs averaging more than $30,000, but the school said that doesn’t include new renovations that may be needed. ISU is estimating Serval House will require $750,000 in additional renovations in order to

Wildlife agencies began this year’s classification count of the Jackson elk herd Wednesday morning. The classification count not only totals the number of elk, but it records the number of bulls, spikes (young bulls), cows and calves. Lori Iverson, who works in outreach and visitor services for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the

Despite CenturyLink’s threat, both districts say students in the area will not be affected. “We were concerned to think, OK what happens if the Internet goes dark?” Dr. Chuck Shackett said. District 93’s primary source of broadband now comes from the city of Ammon. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Shackett says this boosts the local economy. “(With)

Two local entrepreneurs showed it’s possible for Idahoans to make high-tech products in their own homes during a seminar at the Idaho Department of Labor offices in Pocatello. Mark Jaster and Kyle Rawson, founders of PrintSpace and Syphon, respectively, both started their companies with an idea. For Jaster, it was to create a 3D printer

Idaho State University students dressed to impress at Wednesday’s annual Spring Career Fair. There they found out what jobs are in demand and what the education requirements are. Introductions and connections are a major part of the job search. That’s why 75 employers had booths at the fair. “They give out business cards and make

Idaho Falls is unofficially 150 years old. The city got its start with the construction of Eagle Rock Bridge which was built in 1865, or 150 years ago. The Idaho State Legislature recently passed a resolution to recognize the sesquicentennial event as the bridge was the first ever to span the Snake River. After the

The warmer winter might not be good for ski resorts or snowmobile sales, but it is good for keeping down heating costs. Intermountain estimates the average person with a gas furnace has consumed about 20% less gas since the new year than this time last year. That means those same people will save about that

The Idaho Falls-Bonneville County Joint Special Investigation Unit arrested a California woman on suspicion of trafficking methamphetamine. Erica Caldera, 37, of Paris, Calif., was arrested after a search warrant was issued at the Comfort Inn on South Colorado in Idaho Falls around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday. Officers seized 1,360 grams of methamphetamine, Idaho Falls police said.

Two Rigby men were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after a traffic stop Tuesday. Around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, a Bonneville County deputy stopped a car on U.S. Highway 20 near John’s Hole Bridge for a traffic violation. The deputy asked the driver if there was anything illegal in the vehicle. The driver said no

George Washington was recognized Tuesday in Pocatello. The Idaho State Veterans Home gathered its members to honor each other and the nation’s first president. An anonymous veteran gave the 6-foot, 2-inch statue to the home. It is made completely of marble and weighs nearly 900 pounds. The people at the home said it is quite

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will likely have to pay an extra $600,000 for its employees’ health insurance, the district announced Tuesday. That’s an increase of 10 percent. The district said it learned of the cost increase while meeting with its insurance provider about two weeks ago. They said the increase is due to the costs

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