Month: April 2015

GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL*Shelley 10Sugar-Salem 8 F *Bonneville 7 Blackfoot 6 F *Teton 7 South Fremont 1 F H.S. BASEBALL*Highland 7 Madison 6 F *Shelley 3 Sugar-Salem 1 F

A busy Pocatello intersection could be getting a makeover. City engineers have proposed adding stoplights and turn lanes to the Hawthorne/Quinn intersection in the interests of cutting down on congestion. “There’s been times I’ve been sitting for quite a while many blocks down,” said Jamess Skunkcap, who frequently drives through the intersection. There’s currently only

At the annual Women’s Business Symposium, women celebrate their economic potential as career women and small-business owners.It’s an all-day conference with training, speakers and networking opportunities. It runs in two tracks geared toward career development and small business. The Pocatello Small Business Development Center at Idaho State University hosted the event. They said they are

CenturyLink awarded three Pocatello teachers with grants Thursday through its Teachers and Technology Program. The program’s goal is to help teachers buy innovative technology to integrate into their classrooms. To win the grant, applicants have to demonstrate a commitment to use technology to enhance their students’ entire learning experience.More than a thousand schools in Idaho

The Bonneville County Public Defender’s Office has filed a petition to release Christopher Tapp from prison, saying DNA tests will prove his innocence. Tapp was convicted of the 1996 murder of Angie Dodge and is serving a 25 years-to-life sentence. This action is based on evidence that was not available at the time of the

As we say goodbye to April, we’re left with low snowpack levels in our local mountains. Despite a few good storms, including the snowstorm April 14, we’re still coming up short on our local water storage. We will likely seewater curtailments for growers with junior water rights. Over the past snow season, eastern Idaho and

An Idaho Falls man is being held in the Bannock County Jail after he was arrested near the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday. John R. Adams Jr. was arrested on multiple charges, including domestic battery, violating a no-contact order issued after a prior domestic incident, disrupting an emergency call and misdemeanor injury

H.S. BASEBALL*Pocatello 2Preston 0 F *Blackfoot 5 Rigby 2 F GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALLGame 1: *Highland 9 Bonneville 4 F Game 2: *Highland 15 Bonneville 14 F/8 Inn. *Skyline 13 Hillcrest 0 F/5 Inn. Game 1: *Idaho Falls 10 Century 0 F/6 Inn Game 2: *Idaho Falls 19 Century 8 F/5 Inn.

A construction project on West Broadway in Jackson will close driveways to some businesses and even intersections from time to time this summer. It’s part of the Path 22 Project to connect Jackson and Wilson. The project features a path near the road for bikers and a separate path for pedestrians. Construction started in 2013,

Snow King Mountain’s operators are relieved after its plan for an aerial adventure course was approved by the U.S. Forest Service. The rope course is going to be different from the course at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Snow King Mountain said it will be a much longer and difficult self-guided course that winds through the

A man and a woman pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a young girl’s accidental shooting death in Chubbuck last year. Rusty L. Lish and his wife, Ashlee Lish, are both facing charges of misdemeanor injury to a child in connection with the death of Noelle Shawver. They were arraigned in 6th District

Imagine being able to power the computer or smart phone your reading on with the very ground you’re sitting or standing on. That’s what geothermal researchers are hoping to do at the Idaho National Laboratory, and they’re working toward it in the form of a competition. “It’s called the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal

American Falls made changes to a historical landmark. The town’s large senior population welcomed the changes, giving them better access to the Power County Senior Citizen Center. The Silver Horseshoe Saloon building was torn down and a parking lot was put in its place, now dubbed Silver Horseshoe Park. The lot gives the senior center

With Cabela’s opening in just over two weeks and more stores to follow, Sandcreek Commons is moving fast. “It’s right on schedule and we look forward to Cabela’s opening on May 14th,” said Mayor Dana Kirkham of Ammon. “We’re excited for the convenience and the jobs that it will bring.” Other stores set to move

Idaho Falls police are investigating burglaries that occurred late Monday night or early Tuesday morning on East First Street and Gladstone. Officers were called to Dance Depot and Kicks N Sticks around 9 a.m. Monday. Someone entered the businesses. Nothing was reported stolen from Dance Depot, but more than $1,300 in merchandise was taken from

GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALLHillcrest 1*Skyline 8 F Game 1:*Idaho Falls 7Madison 1 F Gsame 2:*Idaho Falls 15Madison 2 F *South Fremont 12 Sugar-Salem 0 F *West Jefferson 9 Firth 8 F H.S. BASEBALL*Blackfoot 7 Rigby 5 F Idaho Falls 1*Highland 12 F *Madison 10Bonneville 0 F

Around 150 people made it to the Idaho State University Quad Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil and fundraiser in support of victims of Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal. The ISU Nepalese Student Association said its members raised $2,100 from the vigil alone and an additional $1,000 from donations they collected throughout the day. “I just

Local veterinarians have seen an increase in ticks on pets this year. Dogs can be highly susceptible to ticks in tall grasses and sagebrush. Ticks transmit a number of different diseases, including Lyme disease and tick paralysis. When checking for these bugs, it’s best to check your dog’s face, neck, arm pits, ears and toes.

Geoscientists at Idaho State University can analyze volcanic eruptions the same day they happen, without having to be there. With a volcanic simulation tank, they’re able to examine eruptions from the comfort of their lab. In the tank, colored dye is shot into the water through a plumbing system in concentrated levels. The dye represents

A group of Bingham County farmers have filed a lawsuit against the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Idaho Department of Agriculture. In 2006, a crop disease known as pale cyst nematodes was discovered in eastern Idaho, and some farmers in the Shelley area were forced to quit selling their potatoes. The disease

Idaho State University faculty has rejected a faculty constitution. Of those voting, 147 voted against the measure and 128 in favor. The document, which was approved by the Faculty Senate last month, set out how the university was supposed to be governed and detailed the responsibilities of the faculty and administration. Opposition to the constitution

Investigators say the fire at Grand Teton Plaza was human caused. According to a news release from emergency officials, it will take several more weeks to complete the investigation of the fire that heavily damaged six businesses in a Jackson strip mall building April 19. Authorities have sent evidence to the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory

An 11-year-old Pocatello boy is being hailed as a hero after firefighters say his actions helped save his family from a fire last month. Degan Horvath was presented with a Citizen Life-Saving Award by the Pocatello Fire Department after he alerted his family to a fire at their Wilson Street mobile home on Mar 1.

A Newdale Farm is being honored by Rocky Mountain Power as the utility company’s “Wattsmart Business Partner of the Year” in Idaho. Walters Produce took so many steps to conserve electricity, it’s efforts will save more than 300,000 kilowatt hours every year. That’s enough to power almost 30 Idaho homes. “We just looked at them

Maternal mortality is increasing across the country as well as here in Idaho. Local doctors who watch these trends say it stems from the increase of older women choosing to have children. “They (older women) tend to have higher chances of hypertension, diabetes, obesity,” said Dr. Pamela Denson, MD, OBGYN. “I think Idaho is just

As the death toll rises in Nepal, people on the ground continue to search through the massive piles of rubble for survivors. As of Monday, the death toll was at 3,700. People in eastern Idaho want to help the survivors. “My brother confirmed that his spouse is safe and my parents are safe, but the

Idaho State University’s Nepalese Student Association will be hosting a vigil Tuesday night to raise awareness and funds for the earthquake that hit their home country. The vigil will begin at 7 p.m. near the bronze Bengal statue on ISU’s quad. At the vigil, NSA will be selling candles for $1, taking monetary donations, as

The National Park Service said more visitors are greatly contributing to Idaho’s economy. In 2014, park visitors spent an estimated $26.2 Million in local gateway regions while visiting NPS lands in Idaho. These expenditures supported a total of 453 jobs, $11.2 million in labor income, $17.8 Million in value added, and $33.6 million in economic

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on the man shot and killed by a Bonneville County deputy. The shooting happened April 6 after Tyrell J. Larsen, 31, led a deputy from Bonneville to Jefferson County. On Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy who shot and killed Larsen as Bonneville

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after an early morning fight on Northgate Mile. Officers responded to the Los Albertos parking lot around 2:50 a.m. Saturday after getting a call about a disturbance. The person who called police said Brian A. Whisenant, 34, had been breaking into cars in the parking lot. Whisenant punched the

You can play golf for free on Idaho Falls municipal courses Tuesday. The City of Idaho Falls is holding Free Golf Day at all three of its courses: Pinecrest, Sand Creek and Sage Lakes. The city said it wants “golfers back out and into the swing of things.” The free offer is only for greens

Ground was broken for the Star Valley Temple on Saturday. The weather had been threatening, but clouds began clearing as thousands of people gathered for the event. Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as government officials were there for the ceremony. Speakers talked about the significance of having

Boise State’s quarterback has been arrested and charged with a pair of misdemeanors. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports sophomore quarterback Ryan Finley, 20, was arrested early Saturday on charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers. Finley was the perceived leader to start for the Broncos as quarterback this fall.

One of the most exciting players in Idaho State Spring Practice was backup Running Back Jakori Ford. Every time the Sophomore from Sacramento, California touches the ball he is a threat to score. Ford came to Idaho State as a walk-on but was awarded a full scholarship after the 2014 season, and is expected to

David and Julie Carpenter have been restoring their home at 404 S. Garfield Ave., for the past decade. It was first built in 1892. The house first belonged to George N. Ifft, who was one of the three that bought the Pocatello Tribune, the predecessor of the Idaho State Journal. The Ifft family continued to

By Idaho State Athletics, In front nice crowd on the ICCU Practice Field, the Idaho State football team closed out spring football practice with the Dave Kragthorpe Classic on Saturday . The offense finished the afternoon with six touchdowns while the defense forced three turnovers. “I am so excited to coach here, have this facility

The quarterback battle at Idaho State is far from over, but spring practice was a big step forward for the rookie signal callers. While the Bengals anxiously await the arrival of JUCO transfer Michael Sanders, Redshirt-Freshman Tanner Gueller separated himself from the pack and solidified himself as a legitimate contender to take over for record-setting

H.S. BASEBALL*Hillcest 14Highland 3 F/5 Inn *Rigby 21 Century 11 F/6 Inn. *Blackfoot 3 Preston 0 F *Madison 10Skyine 6 F *Idaho Falls 9Bonneville 8 F *Marsh Valley 13 Snake River 11 F

The Idaho Falls Arts Council presented the modern TorQ Percussion Quartet at the Colonial Theater, Friday. TorQ is composed of four classically trained musicians who combine instruments ranging from xylophones to cajons and gongs. TorQ also specializes in entertaining kids and teaching them about instruments. Friday the group performed for local schools at the Colonial

Construction season is starting early within eastern Idaho, but economists say the early spring isn’t the only driver for more construction jobs. “Construction right now has grown 15 percent, but when you look at the goods producing industry, construction made up 88 percent of that growth,” said Chris St. Jeor, regional economist for the Idaho

The YMCA is working to get kids throughout the greater Idaho Falls area to be more active this summer. Saturday, the organization will host Healthy Kids Day. Local area kids will be able to participate in several activities, including a bouncer and a miniature rock wall. Health experts from the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

On Friday, April 24, just before 4:00 p.m., Idaho State Police were called to an accident on Interstate 15 near the Blackfoot Rest Area. Jesus Garcia-Moreno of Enumclaw, Washington was driving south in a Nissan Sentra at a low rate of speed. Brad Ralphs of Rockland, Idaho was behind Garcia-Moreno in a semi hauling potatoes.

Century High School is one of just nine schools in Idaho and the only one in eastern Idaho to make the Washington Post’s list of most challenging high schools in 2015. Students and staff say the school lives up to its reputation. “It is very much a challenge. It’s very hard,” said Madison Morton, a

Kiera Marrott has been in a number of Hillcrest High School musicals, But “Wizard of Oz” is especially enjoyable. “I just like how fun it is, how bright and colorful everyone is,” Marrott said “Since it’s not a serious play we can laugh and joke around with each other.” Marrott enjoys performing in general, but

Note: Story updated with results of City Council vote. The man named by the Idaho Falls mayor to fill a City Council seat left vacant after a councilman died in March was approved in a council meeting Thursday. Rebecca Casper appointed forensic accountant David Smith to the seat formerly occupied by Dee Whittier. The appointment

H.S. BASEBALL*Century 3Rigby 1 F *Blackfoot 13 Preston 1 F/5 Inn. *Sugar-Salem 21 Teton 8 F

The Portneuf Health Care Foundation awarded Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s WIC program with nearly $44,000, which the program used to buy portable, easy-to-carry equipment. The WIC program is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. Participants of the program receive nutrition education, referrals, food packages and food vouchers on a monthly basis. With

The Bannock Development Corporation reported a good year for the county, bringing in a large number of jobs and industrial projects to the area. Amy’s Kitchen, which opened a facility in Pocatello late last year, is expected to create a thousand jobs. The return of SME Steel brought in another 150 and – even though

Construction for the $15 million project is on track and still expected to meet its timeline. Bannock County workers started laying 45 acres of sod Thursday for the complex’s multi-use fields. The complex will have a mountain bike park, basketball courts, running and walking paths, and a large pond for fishing and swimming. There will

Summer construction is starting up, but one project can’t begin until the public weighs in. The Idaho Transportation Department wants to build a ramp off U.S. Highway 20 in Madison County to service Bear World and replace the current intersection. Traffic officials said the grade is angled, and traffic moves just too fast to keep

Sheriff Blair Olsen will be tried in Twin Falls in 5th District Court. The sheriff is facing three felony charges of misusing public money. Olsen’s defense asked to change the venue for the jury trial, saying the local jury pool is tainted. In an order granting the motion this week, Judge Greg Moeller said the

A doctor in Rexburg is this year’s recipient of the Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants “Supervising Physician of the Year” award. Dr. Andrew Bradbury was nominated for the annual award and received it on Friday, April 17, 2015. Currently Bradbury works at Brigham Young University’s student health center. He’s also a colonel in the Idaho

Five people were arrested after Pocatello Police responded for a welfare check at 1126 E. Fremont around 11 a.m. Wednesday. At the house, several people were found who were wanted on outstanding warrants for their arrest. While at the house, police obtained a search warrant and found evidence of illegal drug activity. Two people who

The Greater Yellowstone (GYA) Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Cooperative recently met at the Caribou-Targhee National Forest office in Idaho Falls Wednesday. They discussed prevention efforts to control infestations of AIS in Greater Yellowstone waters within Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. The subcommittee has worked for years to implement prevention projects, such as boot cleaning stations and

Salmon Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an RV parked at an apartment house in Salmon. Detective Leah Madsen said police were called to the scene at around 7 a.m. Monday after the Lemhi County Sheriff’s office received a 911 call. The man was later identified as James

H.S. BASEBALL*South Fremont 8Shelley 7 F GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL*Bonneville 10Hillcrest 0 F/5 Inn. *Pocatello 4Madison 3 F

Wildfire season is fast approaching and local firefighters say the vast majority of homes in eastern Idaho are at extra risk because of one thing you may not have considered: trees and other plant life. Firefighters with the Pocatello Fire Department are recommending homeowners build a 30-foot defense zone around their homes in which they

The longstanding tank at Clyde Keefer park in St. Anthony is no longer there, at least for now. That’s because city officials, along with a few members of the military, drove the tank to the city garage to clean, sand blast and paint it. “I get notices from the Army once a year asking if

Those interested in buying a hybrid or electric car have to keep a new cost in mind. It’s part of the last-minute compromise to help boost the Gem State’s transportation shortfall. Gov. Butch Otter signed HB 312a into law Tuesday. It aims to bring $95 million to the state’s transportation fund. It raised the gas

At least twenty-three people have been killed in massive wildfires in the Siberia region of Russia, reports ABC News and The Associated Press. Nearly 5,000 people are homeless in wildfires that started from farmers burning off dead grass in preparation for this growing season. Now that smoke is entering the sky above eastern Idaho and

Idaho’s gas prices have shot up from the lowest to among the highest in the country during the first quarter of 2015, AAA Idaho said Wednesday. Gas prices are up across the nation, AAA Idaho says, due to rising crude oil costs and a slower-than-expected increase in supplies. Idaho’s average price is $2.59, which is

A rock at the Walgreens on Woodruff and First in Idaho Falls has caused problems for dozens of drivers, and its days of high-centered mayhem may be over. The rock is so well known, it has a Facebook page documenting each time it’s hit. Another Facebook page seeks to save the rock. On Tuesday, landscapers

If you’re looking for any sudden big changes with Clark Gilbert at the helm of BYUI, you’ll be disappointed. He’s more in a listening and learning mode right now. “I don’t expect any dramatic changes,” Gilbert said. “We will continue to innovate and grow as is our charge.” It’s a big job. Enrollment for the

Tuesday night attendees of Pocatello’s Citizen Police Academy learned about arrest techniques, a topic of much interest after a string of police-involved shootings around the nation. “A lot of things across the country that are happening and a lot of people have questions about why police officers do things,” said Capt. Roger Schei, head of

A fact-finding committee has recommended building the Idaho State University president a new home. The 35-page report recommends building the home near the Stephens Performing Arts Center on university-owned property. Construction costs are estimated to be between $1.2 million and $1.5 million. The Servel House has been the presidential residence for more than 60 years.

He has only been on the job one week, but Tuesday, the new president of Brigham Young University-Idaho was introduced to the campus and the public. Clark Gilbert is returning to BYU-Idaho, but this time, as president, replacing Kim Clark. “It does, it feels like we are coming home. In fact, even in Salt Lake

Earth Day is officially 45 years old. Since its inception, several major significant environmental changes have taken place across America. Idaho participated in several of those changes. The most well known in Idaho Falls is the development of the green way. “We appreciate why we’re here, we’re here because we love the environment, we love

Students at Idaho State University learned more about the veteran community at their school today. As part of Veteran and Military Appreciation Week, ISU’s veteran student services center hosted a resource fair on the Quad. It was meant for students to see exactly what the office does and what resources are available to veteran students.

In honor of his longtime support for the school, Idaho State University is honoring David “The Colonel” Kirkpatrick’s 100th birthday. Kirkpatrick has donated generously to the university and Pocatello community for decades. Kirkpatrick’s relationship with ISU began in 1951 when he started its ROTC program. Ten years later he became the university’s housing director. He

The Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office won’t pursue charges in the case of a wanted man who was shot to death in Ammon. Philip Clay was wanted on an Ada County warrant for felony drug charges. On March 15, bondsmen and security personnel tried to arrest Clay on the 3500 block of Greenfield Drive. Law enforcement

Note: An earlier version of this story from The Associated Press stated the pass would close Wednesday. The story has been corrected. Teton Pass will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday while the Wyoming Department of Transportation tests a new avalanche gun. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that WYDOT recently leased

Five people from Idaho Falls were arrested late Monday morning in a check fraud case. Idaho Falls police were called out to the East Idaho Credit Union on Woodruff after getting a report about an ongoing check fraud scheme involving multiple financial institutions. Christina M. McGuire, 29, Brandy K. Moon, 28, are each charged with

A man accused of killing his girlfriend on New Year’s Day in Idaho Falls will go to trial July 7. Kevin Mcquilliams’ trail was originally set for May 5, but in a hearing Monday, the defense asked for a different date. Both the defense and prosecution say they need more time to prepare. Last month,

The man accused of entering multiple Idaho State University dorms and touching students has left the country, according to an email sent to students by the university. Sultan Bamoallem (also spelled Sulton Bamoallem) was released into the custody of his family and has returned to his native Saudi Arabia, according to the email. Bamoallem was

The Pocatello elementary teacher charged with an aggravated DUI last May has changed her plea to guilty. This comes a week after a court hearing where Judge David Nye excluded the defense’s expert witnesses. Amy Smith was released on bond last week and will remain free on bond until her sentencing hearing, which is scheduled

Pocatello and Chubbuck city councils met with their fire chiefs today to discuss the potential fire department merger. Although both sides are on board with the idea, there are big concerns in how it will affect their wallets. Pocatello Fire Chief David Gates and Chubbuck Fire Chief Eric King presented their findings of merging at

Brad Compher pleaded not guilty during his arraignment hearing Monday for the death of Nori Jones in 2004. Compher is currently facing a first-degree murder charge for Jones’ death. Judge Rick Carnaroli ruled April 9 that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to show Compher may be guilty. A trial date has been set for April 18,

Food insecurity in Idaho is on the rise. New data shows hunger in eastern Idaho is worse than last year. The Salvation Army said it’s seen an increase in people needing help across the board, so seniors, people who don’t qualify for food stamps and even people who are working but still can’t make it

Idaho Falls police need your help finding who’s responsible for breaking into and vandalizing the Centro Evangelistico Cristo Para Las Naciones church. Church leaders estimate the vandals caused nearly $40,000 in damage. The vandals broke a window and stole thousands of dollars of equipment, including sound equipment, computers, drum sets and guitars. But they didn’t

An Ashton man was transported to the University of Utah Burn Center after a cabin fire Wednesday in Island Park. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Randall Palmerescaped the fire and was found in the passenger side of a pickup parked outside. Most of his clothing had been burned away and he suffered

All week long Idaho State University is celebrating its first-ever Veteran and Military Appreciation Week. The week kicked off Monday as 92 crosses bearing the names and photos of fallen soldiers from Idaho were placed in front of the ISU administration building. The rest of the week’s events are as follows: TuesdayVeteran and Military Resources

A judge ruled Monday afternoon Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen’s jury trial will not be in Jefferson County. District Judge Gregory Moeller said several locations would be considered. Olsen’s defense attorney Gary Cooper, filed a motion to change the venue for the jury trial, saying the local jury pool is tainted. An out-of-the-media district location

What fans see on the field is only a fraction of the work that goes into each game. Equally as important as training is eating correctly, that’s where the SCORE Program comes into play.

From an early age Aaron Fotheringham loved Action Sports. Now at the age of 23, the Las Vegas native is defying the odds and succeeding in the sport he loves.

Idaho State Head Football Coach Mike Kramer decided Trae Pilster was too valuable to be buried in the Quarterback Depth Chart. So he moved the Blackfoot native to receiver. With Pilster out of the running to take over for departed Senior Justin Arias, three quarterbacks are left. Coach Kramer has repeatedly said he won’t make

Last year, Taylor Thomas made history when she became the first Native American from Idaho to win Miss Indian World. As the end of her term nears, she shared with her community the messages she spread under her title. Thomas sums up the past year in nine words: “More than I ever dreamed of, or

The 12th annual Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair brought big crowds to Pocatello’s Caldwell Park Saturday. The aim for the fair is to show the community how to live greener lifestyles. “There’s just so much information and resources other organizations, businesses and government have to offer that gives people to take a chance to take advantage

“It just doesn’t work. It’s a scheduling nightmare and we just can’t physically do it,” Salmon school board vice chairman Chuck Overacker said. The district not only lost classrooms, but also a gym. “It’s just impossible with one gymnasium,” Overacker said. Local contractors are helping build a gymnasium by donating their time and money to

H.S. BASEBALL*Skyline 12Hillcrest 1 F/5 Inn. *Rigby 7 Pocatello 4 F *Blackfoot 7 Century 1 F Firth 18*Teton 19 F/8 Inn GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL*Idaho Falls 7 Hillcrest 2 F *Bonneville 5 Skyline 4 F *Snake River 14American Falls 1 F *Shelley 9South Fremont 8 F Firth 4*Teton 7 F

With warmer temperatures coming to the area, spring cleaning efforts take off. And some times in those cleaning efforts, folks find old dynamite or other explosives buried under junk in the back of the barn. The Idaho Falls Regional Bomb Squad has been around since 2007 and is federally accredited to handle just such discoveries.

When parts of Yellowstone opened up to the public Friday, a lot people wasted no time getting into the park. George Shelton is one of the millions of people who expected to lay their eyes on Old Faithful this year. But coming all the way from England, he has a little more appreciation for everything

The oldest bird at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park has died, the city said Friday. The female turkey vulture, who was 42 when she died, was brought to the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana in 1975 as a wild-born bird that sustained an injury that prevented her from returning to the wild. She was

Before the Idaho legislative session came to a close, lawmakers awarded Idaho State Police the $5.4 million needed to build a new District 5 headquarters. The new facility will be built on land right next to the existing building on South 5th Avenue. ISP plans to combine three other Pocatello offices into the new building,

H.S. BASEBALLGame 1:*Highland 6 Idaho Falls 2 F Game 2: *Highland 14 Idaho Falls 0 F/5 I.Inn. *Pocatello 3 Rigby 1 F *Marsh Valley 5 Snake River 1 F *Blackfoot 5 Century 3 F GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL*Idaho Falls 15Hillcrest 2 F Bonneville 12*Skyline 13 F

It may be a small high school but what Challis lacks in numbers it makes up for in school spirit with students like Brielle Sheppeard. Sheppeard thinks being in a smaller high school with only a couple hundred students is an advantage. “For me, it’s been awesome,” Sheppeard said. “You have a great connection to

Two former Century High School students have plaques placed on the school’s walls in their honor. The plaques were placed right by the school’s main entrance. They show Blake Stephens, who graduated in 2000, and Nick Gummersall, who graduated in 2002 — both died on duty in 2007. Their parents said they were protectors and

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has vetoed a bill that would have allowed kids with severe forms of epilepsy to treat the disease with oil extracted from marijuana plants. In his veto message to the Legislature on Thursday, Otter wrote that he sympathizes with the families coping with the debilitating impacts of severe seizure disorders.

A 150-mile section of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins is closed because of heavy snow and weather-related accidents. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports some 60 cars and trucks involved in about three separate pileups about 15 miles west of Cheyenne on both sides of the highway. No fatalities have been reported but the Highway

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter says he will take action to address the potential collapse of Idaho’s child support system, but he’s not yet ready to call lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a special session. The governor told reporters Thursday that he’s not ready to detail the path he expects to take to address

Two workers in eastern Idaho were killed in separate incidents when the vehicles they were working under fell from their makeshift supports and crushed them early this year, the U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday. In the first incident, on Jan. 12, a mechanic for VH Trucking & Construction of Menan was performing transmission work