Month: February 2015

After a couple of moves in its young life, the Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry may have found a new home at the Wilcox Fresh warehouse in Thornton. Over the past 18 months, the pantry has distributed food to about 400 families a month. Each family leaves with 40 to 60 pounds of food. When the

A new development plan is looking to spruce up Pocatello’s downtown area and reuse some existing infrastructure. The plan is being worked on by the city, Old Town Pocatello Inc. and nine Idaho State University grad students. Since the collaborative effort just started recently, there aren’t many concrete plans yet. The goal for the plan

Scott Richardson is fighting world hunger by farming without dirt. Richardson has created a self-sustaining process using less water, less space and no soil that produces more food. “We were growing 500 heads of lettuce on 50 square feet,” he said. The process is called aquaponics, and Richardson said it’s very similar to what occurs

Idaho lawmakers are trying to figure out how to to fund highway and bridge repairs. They are looking at a bill increasing the fuel tax. Lawmakers are also looking at possibly bumping up the state sales tax and moving to a flat rate income tax. Financial experts say these taxes will impact idahoans the most.

Legislative budget-writers moved several million dollars around Tuesday morning in a last-minute bid to save broadband in Idaho high schools. But it’s going to be up to school administrators to find someone to provide broadband locally. And there’s no guarantee service will continue past this weekend — when the statewide Idaho Education Network could go

A Bonneville County deputy got a family out of a burning house on Valentine’s Day. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office Tuesday, Deputy Austin Flegel was patrolling south of Idaho Falls and noticed some smoke around 8:20 a.m. Saturday. He found that heavy black smoke was coming from the garage attached to

Idaho State University released data Tuesday on the cost of maintaining Serval House, the university president’s off-campus residence. The records — consisting of around 900 pages — include work requests and utility bills for Serval House from 2010 to 2014. The documents show maintenance costs increased sharply in the past few years – from $9,308

Out with the old and in with the new. The original Artco building on the corner of 2nd East and Main Street in Rexburg came crashing down as construction crews make way for a new business. For longtime Rexburg locals, its a mix of feelings. “I have mixed emotions,” said Dan Quayle, a Rexburg native.

The open enrollment period for the health insurance marketplace ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you miss tonight’s deadline you won’t have a chance to get coverage until 2016. To start the enrollment process, you have to create an account on YourHealthIdaho.org, which will take you to an application on idalink.idaho.gov. That application is sent

BOYS H.S. DISTRICT BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENTSugar-Salem 42*South Fremont 53 F Teton 54*Shelley 84 F 2A DISTRICT TOURNAMENTRirie 22*Firth 63 F Aberdeen 47*Malad 55 F Salmon 30*North Fremont 74 F 1A DIV. 1 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT*Raft River 54 Hagerman 34 F

Wednesday night community leaders and “stars” will lace up their dancing shoes for the Relay For Life’s Dancing with the Idaho Falls Stars. Practice for the competition began Monday afternoon. Participants learned what song and dance they will perform with students of the Extreme Ballroom Company. Both Ammon Mayor Dana Kirkham and Idaho Falls Mayor

After a crippling downturn during the recession, some say Idaho’s tourism industry is finally back from the brink. According to the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce, the Southeast Idaho region saw a 12.2 percent increase in tourism beginning last summer. “No question about it. People are getting more interested in traveling,” said Larry Fisher, who owns

Special Olympics Project Unify in Eastern Idaho needs local volunteers to help with unified sports in our community. Reporter Christina Jensen spoke with some volunteers about why kids should join. “I got an opportunity to dance with one of the athletes and he gave me a hug when the dance was over and he totally

More people are buying their cars used rather than new and because of it some local used car dealerships are already doing than they did in 2014. The big reason is because more people are trading their cars in when buying a new one. With more people trading in, the inventory for used cars increases

Presidents Day is typically one of the biggest skiing days of the year, but with the unseasonably warm weather this February, some people were out enjoying other outdoor activities- like golf. “This is wonderful out here. It’s a little breezy, but unseasonably nice weather. I can’t believe we’re out here golfing already,” said Bruce Dobson,

A man died in a Bonneville County crash around midnight Sunday. When emergency crews arrived at the wreck in the 7000 block of North Fifth West, they found a 2005 Acura that had driven off the roadway in the “S” curves, went through a canal, and hit a large tree, the sheriff’s office said Monday.

A child was hit by an SUV in Pocatello on Sunday afternoon. Around 4:10 p.m., Richard E. Purin, 30, of Pocatello, was driving west on Mink Creek Road in a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. John-Michael C. Hoyle, 9, of Pocatello, was riding a scooter down Cinnamon Ridge and rode onto Mink Creek Road, where Purin’s vehicle

Idaho lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make prescription eyeglasses tax-exempt. There are already similar exemptions for hearing aids, crutches and other “durable medical equipment.” “There are lots of aids and appliances available for blind people, but they’re all extremely expensive,” said Elsie Dickerson, who’s been partially blind all of her life. Anderson said

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Skyline 71Blackfoot 49 F *Preston 48Burley 45 F *Highland 58Twin Falls 50 F Minico 60*Hillcrest 76 F *Century 78Idaho Falls 71 F Rigby 53*Madison 63 F Teton 26*South Fremont 46 F *Shelley 56Sugar-Salem 53 F Snake River 76*Marsh Valley 78 F/OT Bear Lake 52*Soda Springs 54 F Aberdeen 37*West Side 63 F North

It’s a personal three letter word that some feel uncomfortable talking about sex. The movie that has gained a lot of national attention, “Fifty Shades of Grey” has started showing in local theaters. The sexual overtone of the movie is why Idaho State University professor Dr. Jeremy Thomas says people are against it. Thomas studies

According to AAA of Idaho, the Gem State has the lowest price for gasoline in the country. The Idaho Department of Labor said low prices can have an impact on how much money you can save annually. It also can impact local businesses. “If the prices remain where they are at, the average Idahoan is

A local junior high school student spent hundreds of dollars on his valentine, but he didn’t pick just one. Keegan Wolfe gave every girl at Madison Junior High a heart-shaped balloon. He said when he became class president, his biggest priority was to make sure all of the students felt appreciated. “How can I make

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on four counts of sexual abuse of a minor under 16. Police said they began investigating Paul E. “Rick” Landon, 66, a substitute teacher in Idaho Falls School District 91, on Monday. Landon was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Friday. “As soon as the school received information on the sexual

A 17-person committee has been selected to assess the current condition of Servel House, which has been Idaho State University’s presidential residence for the last 63 years. The panel will determine whether the home should be repaired, renovated, or restructured to meet the needs of the university today and into the future. The committee will

Patrons of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District will be able to meet candidates for school superintendent. An open house with selected candidates has been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Education Center, 3115 Pole Line Road. School board chairman Janie Gebhardt said comment forms will be available so the community can

Twenty-five years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, some people are saying eastern Idaho still has a ways to go. A few of the changes include bigger handicap parking spaces, ramps and automatic doors, and they are making a difference. For more than 30 years, a wheelchair has been Joseph Ross’

An Idaho Falls business was broken into sometime between Wednesday and Thursday. Management told police around 8 a.m. Thursday that someone forced his or her way into the McNeil Development shop on Utah Avenue and stole two concrete saws, a grinder, a check valve and credit cards. The equipment is valued at $2,850. Police do

The American Dog Derby won’t be happening this year. It was supposed to be Feb. 19 to Feb. 21 in Ashton, but the warmer temperatures prompted the organizing committee to unanimously decide Thursday not to hold it in 2015. “While bare spots might be covered, the larger problem was the general condition of the trail.

A man has been arrested in Teton County in connection to a stabbing in Tetonia. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office said 26-year-old Timothy Lamount Gray attacked 43-year-old Mathew Niska, stabbing him several times in the head and back at a home near the Badger Creek area. Gray then fled in Niska’s truck, heading south towards

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Skyline 62Pocatello 57 F GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL5A TOURNAMENTBonneville 42*Madison 52 F 4A TOURNAMENTPreston 32*Rigby 45 F 3A DIST. 5 TOURNAMENT*Marsh Valley 82Snake River 61 F 1A DIV. 1 TOURNAMENT*Grace 47Challis 37 F *Oakley 42Valley 38 F

It’s been a little more than a month since SkyWest switched out its 30-seat planes with 50-seat jets at Pocatello Regional Airport. But airport officials say the new flights aren’t as popular as they had hoped. With the new jets comes a reduction in the number of daily flights offered. “There’s two flights instead of

The Idaho Falls City Council is going to keep the run-off election system in place. A few months ago, the council appeared ready to drop the run-off ordinance. The council unanimously tabled the ordinance Thursday night,which means they could eventually bring it back but only if they have public comment first. The current ordinance said

Madison High School senior Logan Bagley is a member of the elite gold team of the Idaho Ballroom Academy and loves it. “It’s really, really fun, and the chance I have to perform is what makes ballroom worth it,” Bagley said. “The fact that you are able to work and be able to perform and

Three capital projects are costing the city of Pocatello more than previously thought, according to a review by the city’s finance department. The three projects are the new animal shelter building, the South Valley Road project and the new transit facility. Their deficits are $91,140; $442,701; and $966,473, respectively. Altogether, the three projects total up

The city of Pocatello is teaming up with the Department of Homeland Security on the issue of cybersecurity. They’re promoting public education through a program called “Stop.Think.Connect.” The idea is awareness, becoming more educated about online safety so you can go online without having your identity stolen – or worse. “People can be really careless

Makeup store ULTA is coming to Ammon. The 10,000-square foot building is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend. It’s in the Ammon Town Center off 17th and Hitt next to Boot Barn. The store sells prestige and drug store brand makeup and hair products. ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. has various locations nationwide, including

More potatoes could be on school cafeterias menus in the near future. The potato industry is targeting younger generations by bring spuds from the field to the lunch line with nearly 3,000 potato friendly salad bars in schools across the country. “At the core it’s focused on bringing the potato into the weekly diet of

An arrest has been made in connection with the triple murder that occurred in Oneida County in April 2013. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Severo Luera, 35, of Tremonton, Utah, was arrested on an Idaho felony warrant. The sheriff’s office said it would not give further details because the investigation is still

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLIdaho Falls 86*Bonneville 89 F/OT Blackfoot 46*Century 52 F *Madison 81Highland 59 F Preston 36*Rigby 44 F *Hillcrest 72Skyline 61 F *South Fremont 58Shelley 52 F *Sugar-Salem 45 Teton 34 F Soda Springs 44*West Side 64 F *Malad 57Aberdeen 45 F *West Jefferson 61 Salmon 43 F *Clark County 65 Watersprings Christian 29

The final concept for the Groveland Road and U.S. 26 intersection in Bingham County were up for public comment Wednesday night. For three years, Bingham County searched for a solution to the badly shaped intersection, sometimes worsened by steam coming off the nearby potato plant. County Commissioner Ladd Carter thinks they’ve found a sound solution.

Chubbuck is Idaho’s 16th largest city and it’s getting bigger. But some fear the population is growing faster than the local economy and they want to change that. The bedroom community of more than 14,000 grew 46 percent from 2000 to 2010, but most of that growth was residential — not commercial. “Three percent (economic)

What would you do if you won $500 million? That was big question for many ahead of the big Powerball drawing Wednesday. In Malad, there were more Utah than Idaho plates, and for good reason: The prize would be the third largest in the history of the game and fifth largest lottery jackpot in U.S.

Bingham Academy completed the first phase of its accreditation candidacy Wednesday. The academy opened in August and is working toward full accreditation by the end of the 2015-2016 school year. “We’ve been at it since school began. We’ve had all our teachers assigned to committees and we’ve had help from board members and others,” said

Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen pleaded not guilty to four felony charges in district court Wednesday. He faces three charges of use of public money or a financial card for personal use and another charge of misuse of public funds by a public officer. According to a grand jury indictment, he knowingly used public money

No snow on the ground might be nice for some folks. For ski resorts like Kelly Canyon, it can make business tough. “It’s a lot of work,” said Todd Martin of Kelly Canyon Resort. “It’s basically taking snow from places that aren’t used, and putting it back on the mountain.” Martin says the resort uses

The Bannock County commissioners didn’t waver from their decision to suspend the North Bannock County Fair Wednesday, but not before getting an earful from the community. Bannock County Commissioners Howard Manwaring and Steve Hadley sat before a packed house at the Bannock County Court House. People from Pocatello, Chubbuck and Downey were in attendance. The

The Pocatello Free Clinic received a grant Wednesday for more than $36,000 to help upgrade its equipment. The Portneuf Medical Center and the Portneuf Health Care Foundation donated a total of $36,561.44 to the clinic, which made quick work with the grant. The Portneuf Medical Family presented the check Wednesday to the clinic’s executive director,

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested after police said she stole about $500 in gift cards and cash from her employer. Police said Wednesday that Walmart management told officers Shawnna L. Castro, 42, had stolen about $160 in gift cards to make purchases at the store, as well as $330 in cash from the register.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is saying goodbye to one of its own. Sgt. David Freihad his last day on the job Tuesday. “For 30 years I’ve been coming to this building and doing this job, and after today I won’t be doing that,” said Frei. Frei has done a little bit of everything during

Two JCPenney employees were arrested on warrants for grand theft after stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from the store, Idaho Falls police said Wednesday. Laura Benites, 28, and Rodrigo Ramirez, 27, both of Idaho Falls, turned themselves in last week. JCPenney management told police in November that Benites and Ramirez had been stealing merchandise

The National Weather Service in Pocatello is calling the 2014-2015 winter the warmest on record. But as temperatures continue to hover above normal, plant owners may need to take some precautions. Vicky Kendrick, co-owner of Pinehurst Nursery and Floral in Pocatello, said plants planted last year may not have fully developed roots and could have

Idaho Sen. Jim Patrick, R-Twin Falls, is proposing a bill that would require Idaho students to pass a naturalization test before graduating from high school. Patrick will propose the bill to the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. Under the bill, students could start taking the naturalization test in seventh grade, and by graduation they will have

Police have released surveillance videos in both of the burglaries occurred in Idaho Falls over the weekend. An alarm went off around 2:15 a.m. Sunday at the state Liquor Store on Broadway. Officers found someone had broken a window and stolen a case of Jack Daniels whiskey. See the surveillance video here. In another case,

Valentines Day is just around the corner and with it comes roses, chocolates, and maybe a night out. For our military veterans, especially those in the hospital, it can be a tough holiday. That’s why forth graders in Mrs Garner’s class at Hibbard Elementary School chose to make hundreds of valentines to bring a bit

GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL5A TOURNAMENTHighland 34*Hillcrest 38 F 4A TOURNAMENTRigby 25*Century 53 F Pocatello 36*Preston 40 F 3A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENT*Snake River 43 Marsh Valley 41 F 1A DIV. 1 TOURNAMENT*Grace 39Butte County 30 F Oakley 31*Raft River 33 F 1A DIV. 2 TOURNAMENTClark County 26*Rockland 35 F

To ease the workload for Idaho’s public defenders, a state committee introduced four bills that would change some misdemeanor charges into lesser infractions. The misdemeanors up for change, though, wouldn’t help too much, according to local officials. Since misdemeanor charges can potentially lead to jail time, a judge has to appoint a public defender for

A recent resolution could prove to be moot for the city of Idaho Falls if the Senate State Affairs Committee repeals the 2013 law that allows for historical horse racing. Monday, the council approved a resolution to provide the city with a percentage of historical racing proceeds to improve Sandy Downs. The resolution stated that

Valentine’s Day is one of the year’s most loving holidays. But as hearts swell this Saturday, so will pocketbooks. As the big day approaches, area business owners are already seeing an influx of customers in search of flowers, candy and jewelry. “It’s different every year, and it just usually gets bigger and bigger every year,”

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Valley 60Hansen 49 F *Challis 59 Mackay 47 F GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 CHAMPIONSHIPShelley 52*Sugar-Salem 57 F 2A TOURNAMENTWest Jefferson 26*Firth 36 F West Side 26*Soda Springs 50 F *Declo 40Wendell 37 F/OT

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance welcomed Dr. Johannes Loschnigg Monday night to discuss the politics of climate change. Loschnigg is the former senior policy analyst at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In his time there from 2009 to 2013, he helped develop federal policy for renewable energy, climate change, aerospace and

Economists call it the “silver tide.” They’re talking about the wave of retirees expected as the baby boomer generation enters retirement and Idaho stands to gain from this wave. Economists say it is all thanks to the fact that our dollar goes a bit farther. “We have that low cost of living, which is a

A man pleaded guilty Monday in connection to a Pocatello bank robbery. Ronald Allen Shumaker robbed US Bank on Yellowstone Avenue on June 17. He pleaded guilty before 6th District Court Judge Robert Naftz and waived his right to appeal. By pleading guilty, Shumaker also waived his right to trial by jury. Along with his

If you like the show “Shark Tank” you’ll get a kick out of this. The BIG Competition is like a smaller version of the show. This is the 3rd year Grown Idaho Falls has put on the competition. People from all over Eastern Idaho participate. “We’re trying to find that little project that somebody has

The Republican Presidential Caucus in Idaho may be a thing of the past. Party leaders voted to go back to a primary instead, if the Legislature approves an early primary in March. That news came in a meeting between state GOP chairman Stephen Yates and Bonneville County commissioners. Yates told commissioners the central committee passed

Data breaches at stores like Target, Home Depot and Albertson’s might make it harder for you to file your taxes. Turbotax.com has temporarily shut down e-filing because they’ve seen an increase in suspicious tax filings. According to Turbo Tax, they did not have a data breach. Their concern, is that criminals are using personal information

Tyler joins Local News 8 from Milwaukee, Wis., where he interned with CBS affiliate WDJT-TV. Tyler is no stranger to the state of Idaho. He studied communications at Boise State University before earning a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. There he anchored, reported and produced the campus newscast, UWM PantherVision. Tyler

After he spent the weekend on the run, police arrested a Chubbuck man suspected of stalking Sunday. Jordan James Hunt, 24, violated a no-contact order several times in the past few months, Pocatello police said. They said his victim had to be escorted to and from work. Police tried to pull Hunt over Friday, but

After a flood in Salmon over the weekend, a family of five was not sleeping in their home. “You know the story behind those things that you’re grabbing. You know those are important pieces of our family and our history and us and to have it just swept away in water it was very intense

The Mackey Miners will have a chance to build on last season’s 2nd place State Tournament finish. The Miners punched their ticket to state Saturday, beating rival Rockland for the girls 1AD2 District Title

By Idaho State Athletics Idaho State battled Weber State touch before falling 70-63 Saturday on the Idaho Central Credit Union Court inside Holt Arena. Jeffrey Solarin led the way with his ninth double-double of the season, pouring in 16 points and a season high 15 rebounds. The mark is the most by an ISU player

If you had to pack a 72-hour kit, would you know where to start? Learning how to pack one was one of the tips and tricks locals learned at the fifth annual emergency preparedness fair Saturday. The fair was put on by the Pocatello East Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Construction crews began work on the long-awaited South Valley Connector Tuesday. Also known as the Cheyenne Overpass, the $13 million project will connect Bannock Highway with South Fifth Avenue when it’s completed in December. “It’s gonna allow to get from one side of the valley to the other without having to go through Ross Park,”

The city of Ammon has made changes to a city ordinance that has caused several people problems during the past. Prior to the changes, a vehicle could be towed if it was not parked properly during a snow proclamation. Now the city will give a $50 ticket. The council said those ticketed would have to

The city of Ammon wants to improve public safety by changing how it alerts the community during emergencies. The city plans to test the system by putting fiber optic connections in 4 to 6 homes. The technology director for the city, Bruce Patterson, said he will set up equipment either inside or outside the homes

A local teenager is hoping to bring awareness to an important issue. She said her mother had no idea she had problem, but on a trip to Alaska her mother, Marta, died suddenly because of it. “At the time I didn’t really know what it was,” said 13-year-old Mariana Leon. “I just kind of thought

If the state does not come up with funding in the next two weeks, some high school seniors’ graduation could be put on hold. That’s because CenturyLink, which is providing Internet service to schools, hasn’t been paid by the state. It hasn’t received payment because a judge voided CenturyLink’s contract with the state. The state

“The first thing is to always look at what do I want the rest of my life to look like,” said Terry Hansen with Hansen Group. Hansen says in order to make a career switch you need to be specific “You first need to know what it is that you want most people who are

Mormon church leaders are making a national appeal for a “balanced approach” in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it does support and will continue to support housing and job protections for gays and lesbians, but also seeks legal protections for believers who object

Several postal workers at Pocatello’s Flandro Drive processing center tell Local News 8 they received letters Thursday warning of possible “involuntary reassignment” to other positions within the postal service. Local News 8 has been unable to confirm how many workers this will affect, but the Idaho State Association of Letter Carriers said it’s part of

High school is a time when many young people discover their passion in life. That’s been the case with Hillcrest High School senior James Ballinger. James Ballinger practices his saxophone three or four times a day. “I like everything about music,” Ballinger said. “It’s hard to pin it down to just one thing. Music has

Contractors and business owners in Ammon are going to have to pay more to set up their water. This comes after the Ammon City Council passed a resolution Thursday night. The council voted to pass a resolution that would increase the amount of money contractors and residential businesses would have to pay for water meters.

Cabela’s general manager was introduced at the Ammon City Council meeting Thursday night. Curtis Smith was introduced by Mayor Dana Kirkham. Smith gave some details about the new store. He said it is going to be smaller than most, but it will feature sections targeted towards eastern Idahoans. Smith said there will definitely be lots

Local News 8 has learned T-Mobile may still be interested in building a cell tower in Chubbuck. In December, Chubbuck City Council denied the carrier’s request to build a tower on the grounds of Chubbuck Elementary. But Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England said T-Mobile has since asked the city if they’d be open to them building

There’s no doubt that Pocatello’s Fire Department has the fire trucks and ambulances to take care of a situation today – it’s just that it might be time for some replacements. Currently, the fire department has five firetrucks and three ambulances on ‘frontline’ status. There are also four ambulances on ‘reserve’ status. A fire truck

Mary Vagner, superintendent of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 spoke Thursday about the state of schools in the district at the Gate City Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at the Red Lion Hotel. While there is an extreme lack of funding, Vagner focused on the positive, stating the district is meeting its goals and state requirements. She

Smoke alarms went off at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Thursday morning. Several fire engines arrived at the hospital around 8:30. The incident was centered in the elevator motor room, where a worn out belt started smoking. Operators triggered a hospital-wide code red The elevator stopped with one staff member inside. Firefighters rescued the

Almost six months after the Monarch fire, impacted businesses in Pocatello’s Old Town area are getting back to normal. The September fire cost 14 people and three businesses their homes. The building still stands on its spot on Center Street, but the boarded-up doors and smoke damage serve as a reminder of the fire. The

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Rigby 61Blackfoot 47 F Idaho Falls 58*Hillcrest 81 F Bonneville 63*Madison 78 F *Century 85Preston 75 F/OT Highland 63*Skyline 68 F *South Fremont 49Teton 28 F Sugar-Salem 44*Shelley 48 F/OT Marsh Valley 53*Snake River 56 F *Bear Lake 50Aberdeen 37 F Salmon 37*Firth 70 F *West Side 62Malad 54 F *West Jefferson 61Ririe

A Pocatello family has questions for Idaho State University about Serval House, the president’s official off-campus residence. But they got quite the surprise when they learned that that information would cost them. It started in November when the school announced plans to sell the house and buy a new one south of town. At the

As the National Letters Of Intent started rolling into Pocatello, the Idaho State coaching staff breathed a sigh of relief. The madness that is college football recruiting was over. As Head Coach Mike Kramer told the media on Wednesday, having such a successful 2014 season, made getting recruits to commit to Idaho St., a lot

As measles cases rise across the country, Idaho has not reported any cases. However, over 100 cases have been reported in neighboring states such as California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. Many of these cases originated from exposure to a case of measles in California’s Disneyland and/or California Adventure. East Idaho Public

As more people and businesses relocate to eastern Idaho, county and city officials want to reach a common ground concerning land disputes. Wednesday the city of Idaho Falls hosted an Area of City Impact boot camp for Bonneville County and cities that lie within its borders. County and city leaders took note as members from

The Pocatello Animal Shelter is moving into its new building this weekend. The move will start Saturday and finish Tuesday, Feb. 10. The shelter will be closed during that time and will reopen on Wednesday as the new Pocatello Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. Animal Shelter Director Mary Remer is excited about the new opportunities

Help Inc. has closed its Idaho Falls office, effective immediately. Its board of directors cited “financial issues” as the reasons for the closure. Help Inc. provided a variety of domestic violence programs including El Valor de los Padres, Parents as Teachers, Positive Parenting, Right from the Start and the Happiest Baby on the Block. All

The Jefferson School District ordered a lockdown of the Farnsworth Elementary School shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday after students reported an unknown person on the school grounds. The Rigby Police Department said there was no evidence of an unidentified person at the school or in surrounding neighborhoods. The person that was misidentified was actually a

Keys left at a crime led to an Idaho Falls man’s arrest Tuesday. An Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday on a felony charge of malicious injury to property after an incident at Sugar Mill Substation. Officers were called to the substation for a suspicious person. They said Terry O. Hackman, 54, was caught cutting

Idaho Falls police have identified the man they said stole hundreds of steel concrete form clips. Police said they got a tip on Nov. 4 about the clips, valued at $2,500, being stolen from a storage yard in the north alley off Crowley. James M. Herman, 24, of Idaho Falls, was arrested Tuesday and booked

By the year 2050, this planet will be packed with 9 billion people, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization predicts. The FAO is growing concerned with how we’re going to feed those people and has commissioned a lot of studies on eating insects. Before you let the “ick factor” take over, know this: 2

Two people were arrested in connection with a New Year’s Day killing in Idaho Falls. Nubia B. Castillo-Mendoza, 20, and Keith W. McQuilliams, 26, both of Idaho Falls, were arrested on felony warrants for accessory to involuntary manslaughter for harboring Kevin McQuilliams, 25, who is suspected of killing his girlfriend, AnnaRae Ponce, at a party.

A national cable network will be looking back at a serial killer who haunted eastern Idaho over two decades ago. Investigation Discovery is re-enacting the murders of Paul Ezra Rhoades. Rhoades was executed by injection in 2011. He was convicted of the 1987 kidnappings and murders of Susan Michelbacher and Stacy Baldwin. He was also