Month: July 2015

The first close up images of Pluto are now available for viewing. The photos are coming in now after NASA’s New Horizon spacecraft begins its flyby of Pluto. The spacecraft is being powered by a generator developed at the Idaho National Laboratory.An Idaho State University professor also played a key role is creating the generator.

A Jackson company has been awarded a $3.6 million contract to build a runaway truck arrestor system on Wyoming Highway 22 about 2 miles west of Wilson. C.M.Owen Construction of Jackson will install a CatchNET system similar to one already in operation on US 16 west of Buffalo. It uses a series of arrestor cables

A man found hiding on the floorboard of a truck was arrested by Pocatello Police Sunday on charges of burglary and malicious injury to property. Officers found Brady Merle Morris, 19, along with property that did not belong to the vehicle owner at 650 Wayne St. at around 5:13 a.m. Sunday. Police were responding to

Rexburg Police are investigating a small fire set in a restroom at the Rexburg Nature Park Saturday. Police found a small pile of paper towels and a plastic substance had been lit on fire. Rexburg-Madison firefighters extinguished the fire, which burnt some of the paint on the wall. There was also smoke damage to the

When a Pocatello Marine Corps recruiter heard about the Chattanooga, Tennessee, shootings that killed four Marines, it hit close to home. It hit harder, though, when he found out he was stationed with one of the victims in the past. Sgt. Shane Mason joined the Marine Corps after getting laid off at his job at

There’s a rich history in Arco, Idaho. In 1955, they powered the entire city using nuclear power. Today, they’re celebrating 60 years since the groundbreaking event. Which attracted a very special guest in town. Kevin Sims, the lieutenant commander of the U.S.S Arco floating dry port- who came to pay respect to the namesake of

Josh Albers, from ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” lent his support to the My Brother’s Back fundraiser. It’s for a young man who was in a horseback riding accident. The community came together for the event. People stopped by different booths to buy snacks. Plenty of volunteers were there to help set up. “I didn’t do anything

The Pocatello City Council is looking at increasing fees for pet adoptions. On the table is a $5 adoption fee hike, bringing fees for dogs up to $120 and fees for cats up to $90. The adoption fee increase would help with the cost of vaccinations, food, spaying and neutering. “People should not be intimidated

Bright and early Saturday morning, the Targhee regular fire crew will head to Grand Junction Colorado. From there, they’ll make the journey to Edmonton. Eastern Idaho firefighters geared up for a once in-a-lifetime experience. “Not many of us get an opportunity in our careers to go to another country,” said Jesse Bender. Traveling out of

Truckers from across five states came to Idaho Falls this week for their “Trucker Rendezvous”. It’s an opportunity to bounce around solutions to safety issues to make roads safer. These fleet companies work hard to make sure their trucks are equipped with the best safety equipment, and that only qualified drivers are on the roads.

Double Down Betting Bar and Grill is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend, and it’s been a year full of controversy surrounding instant horse racing. It was a huge topic in the 2015 legislative session. The concern is that historical instant horse racing violates the state constitution because lawmakers say the machines are too similar

Telmate: a video-chat system is becoming more common for prisons and jails across the country and here in southeastern Idaho. Convenience.It’s become the back bone of our fast-paced high tech world, and now, you can even find it in prisons and jails. It’s called Telmate. However, unlike Skype, FaceTime or any other video chatting service

Idaho State University Public Safety officers are ramping up security after a series of car break-ins early Thursday morning. The school reported several cars parked along Bartz Way outside the McIntosh Manor housing complex had their windows smashed and items removed Thursday between 5 a.m. And 6 a.m. Neither the school nor police have said

An Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court to distribution of methamphetamine. According to the plea agreement, an undercover officer met with Gerardo Botello, of Idaho Falls, at Botello’s home. The officer bought 53.7 grams of meth from Botello. U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson said Botello’s charge is punishable by 10 years

Julia comes to eastern Idaho all the way from northern New Jersey, where she was born and raised. Julia went to the University of Scranton for two years, where she played softball, before transferring to The University of Tennessee her junior year of college. While at Tennessee, she worked for the University’s athletic broadcasting department

Mosquitoes in Bingham County have tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile has been kept out of Bingham County for past few years but has recently popped up again. Those affected by the virus know just how important it is to keep mosquito populations down. “I missed a ton of school, and they couldn’t

Some state lawmakers are cashing in on a perk that allows big spikes to their retirement funds. Three long-time legislators have recently been appointed by the governor to direct agencies in Idaho. It means a bump in their salaries compared to what they might earn as part-time legislators. And it means an increase in their

Teton County, Wyoming Coroner Dr. Brent Blue has confirmed an inmate found dead in the county jail Thursday morning died of natural causes. According to the coroner, Kenneth Scott Millward, 47, died of severe arteriosclerotic coronary vascular disease. He said results of further testing, including microscopic and toxicology reports will be completed in about two

False alarms are creating real problems for first responders in Pocatello, and Thursday night, city council considered the city’s first-ever fines for false fire alarms. The vote was eventually postponed until August, but the proposal would allow alarm owners three free false alarms with a $150 fine upon the fourth offense and a $300 fine

After listening to public comments on the ordinance, City Council approved the new child care ordinance, repealing its old day care ordinance. Kari Giesbrecht has been running her day care, Kari’s Korner, for eight years. The business was in her home first before moving into its current location on Halliday Street. While it’s all fun

Today is the third annual Summerfest Humanitarian Day. The charity the summerfest committee has decided to work with this year is Dando Amor.Dando Amor is a charitable organization that helps with orphans in Ecuador, Africa and Haiti.The organization came together today with the Rexburg Rotary club to put together baby blankets, hygiene & school kits

The Pocatello Zoo has a new addition. It is a baby bighorn sheep. Her mother died, and she was found out in the wild with an injured leg. Idaho Fish and Game brought the lamb to Pocatello Zoo. She is between six and eight weeks old. The bighorn is currently being nursed back to health

It’s been almost a week since a 2-year-old Idaho Falls boy vanished while camping with his family near Leadore. Dive crews were in the water Thursday searching for DeOrr Kunz Jr. Search and rescue crews are now focusing their search around Stone Reservoir, the only area dogs have picked up any scent. In a statement,

Idaho Falls police say the man who was hit by a train this afternoon committed suicide. Police are not releasing the name of the 39 year old man until the family has been notified. According to police reports, officers responded to the train?pedestrian collision just east of Farr’s Candy Company on South Boulevard and north

An inmate at the Teton County, Wyoming, jail died Thursday morning. Around 7:30 a.m. Teton County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center staff discovered Kenneth Scott Millward, “who appeared to be sleeping, was unresponsive,” the sheriff’s office said. Emergency personnel were called to the jail, where they pronounced Millward dead. The Jackson Police Department is conducting an

Idaho Falls Police have arrested two men in connection to a burglary at the Idaho Falls Home Depot on Wednesday. Jake K. McEntire, 30, and Jacob H. Gunderson, 38, were arrested for burglary after stealing more than $4,000 in merchandise, police said. Police reports say officers responded to the parking lot of Home Depot,around 1:36

Federal officials say that more than 90 percent of Idaho’s counties have either been declared natural disaster areas or are bordering disaster areas because of prolonged drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Kootenai and Latah counties as the most recent regions to qualify as primary natural disaster areas. Locally Bingham,

Idaho State Brand Investigator Luke Davis says 19 calves were reported missing from the Sand Creek area in Fremont County. Davis said the calves belonged to Ron Wilcox and were taken from Lemon Lake road in Fremont County. The calves were found missing when Wilcox rounded up 65 cow-calf pair from the property on June

Advantage Dental made the rounds in eastern Idaho promoting the managed care approach to local oral health care providers. While this approach is growing in Idaho, some have been using it for some time. Orthodontist Rufus Van Dyke treats his patients “like my own family.” In his 19 years practicing, he likes to try and

There are two stories surrounding the shipment of spent nuclear fuel rods into Idaho. The U.S. Department of Energy plans to use the rods for efficiency research at the Idaho National Lab. Former Idaho governors Cecil Andrus and Philip Batt say the DOE did not disclose all information regarding the shipment. Idaho would need to

Wednesday is the sixth night an Idaho Falls family is spending without their 2-year old son. Search and rescue teams are working to find Deorr Kunz Jr. in the Salmon-Challis national forest. The search never actually stopped, but was redirected. Wednesday, crews were searching near and in the water at Stone-Creek reservoir because it’s the

Economists are predicting news of an historic nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers could lead to gas prices as low as $2.00 per gallon by winter. Crude oil prices fell three percent Wednesday on the heels of the deal which would restrict Iran’s nuclear development in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions.

The Pocatello Fire Department makes a stop at a local park to cool kids off and teach them about fire safety. Youngsters waited patiently as firefighters set-up hoses. Before they unleashed the tidal wave of cool water the fire department wanted to make sure all the kids knew their home address, emergency number to call

Temperatures are expected to heat up again, and with that comes the risk of more thefts. Be careful when leaving your homes and property unattended. Statistics show most burglaries occur during the hotter months of July and August. “Nobody likes to go out in the cold. So, then with the heat it’s nice and comfortable.

The Pocatello Zoological Society and Pocatello Zoo are teaming up for their annual “Midsummer’s Night” event. Dinner will be catered by The Sand Trap. There will also be a live band, dancing, silent auction and raffled prizes. All funds raised by tonight’s event will go towards building a new entrance to the zoo. “What we’ve

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck was transformed into a kids work bench. Home Depot supplied the tools and brushes for the kids to get down to work. The goal was to build a mini tool box. Kids tied on their orange aprons and lined up to grab their building kit. Parents assisted their young

Summer is in full swing, and most of us are trying to keep cool. But what would you do if you walked by a parked car with a baby in the back seat, all windows rolled up and no parent in sight? Sadly, tragedies like these are common around the blistering months of summer. Just

A whole new movie going experience is coming to Eastern Idaho.Today the Carmike Theater in Chubbuck opened its new massive auditorium with state of the art surround sound and prime seating. In honor of the grand opening they are showing “San Andreas,” the intense natural disaster film, for only a $1. You can also buy

A whopping 55 percent. That’s the percentage of Idaho’s transportation funding comes from the federal government. It’s also how much the gem state could loose if Congress doesn’t extend the current transportation funding bill, or pass a new one by August 1st. The date is already putting projects on hold. Currently Idaho has 18 road

A local dance team will be representing the nation at an international festival in France. “This year we are invited to one of the biggest and most important festivals in the world,” said Mindy Larsen, co-owner of Footworks Dance Studio. At the end of the month, dancers from Footworks Dance Studio will leave to perform

Idaho State Police have confirmed a Shelley man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday afternoon in Power County. It happened at 2:04 p.m. on Arbon Valley Highway near the Bannock Peak Casino. Robert Hall, 21, was walking westbound on the train tracks when he was struck by a westbound train, ISP said. Arbon

Russell M. Nelson has now been named as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was set apart (an official appointment) to this calling by President Thomas S. Monson Wednesday, July 15, 2015. As president of the Twelve, he is referred to as President Russell M. Nelson and succeeds the late President Boyd

Upper Snake River Plain TORNADO WARNING:Issued at: 4:31 PM MDT on July 15, 2015, expires at: 4:45 PM MDT on July 15, 2015…A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 445 PM MDT for northeastern Jefferson…south central Fremont and northwestern Madison counties… at 430 PM MDT…Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Karole was born and raised in Gooding, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho and graduated with a B.A in Radio/TV . Shortly following her marriage to Ken Honas, she began her career in television in 1977 at KPVI Ch 6 in Pocatello. Karole worked full time for the fledgling station until 1983, where she

Because of the Presidential news conference Local News 8 at noon can be viewed live on the Now Channel 8.4.

Rexburg Police are investigating a threat made against BYU Idaho through a social media app called “Yik Yak”. Police Captain Randy Lewis said the first message was posted at 1:42 a.m. Wednesday and a second message a short time later. The first stated, “BYUI is in trouble tomorrow. Don’t go to school.”The second statement read,

A paving company accused of scamming a St. Anthony woman has come forward. Black Magic Paving, also known as West Coast Paving, contacted the Better Business Bureau after Local News 8 ran information from the BBB on the alleged scam Thursday. The BBB said it had tried to contact Joe Mullins, the paving company CEO,

The city of Pocatello said taxpayers can expect a long-term savings following a massive summer-long microsurfacing project on streets across the Gate City. “They use oil and rock and they seal the road,” explained Logan McDougall, a city spokesperson. McDougall described the process as a “preventative” measure that could extend the life of the pavement

The Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced they have purchased the former Melaleuca building on South Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls. The Melaleuca Foundation donated $3.5 million dollars to the organization on July 4th. The money was used to purchase the building, Clark Farrer said in a news release. Farrer said

A lead in that missing toddler case out of Lemhi County has come up short. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says it got a call Monday evening that Deorr Kunz Jr. was seen at the Ammon Walmart. A woman saw a man with a kid who fit the description. The sheriff’s office looked at surveillance

The annual Anheuser-Busch Barley Growers Day event is a chance for farmers and barley buyers to meet and learn about what’s new in the industry. “We only buy the best barley in the world,” said Alan Slater, the director of barley operations for Anheuser-Busch. “To get that we need to work together with research, cultural

After nearly two years of tense negotiations, a nuclear deal has been reached with Iran. Strong reactions are being expressed around the world and on Capitol Hill. President Barack Obama said the deal offers an opportunity to move in a new direction. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a critic. He said Israel is not

The financial obligations between the city and the Idaho Department of Transportation have city leaders seeing red. To help the problem, the finance department is proposing an internal inter-department loan. As crews work on bridge number 2 for the South Valley Road Connector, worries about making deadline seem to fade. Construction for bridge number 3

A local group of women created a clothing line for those living with type 1 diabetes to store their insulin pumps. The undergarments come with a pocket sewn onto the clothing to put the insulin pump and run the tubing through. The group had the idea when they originally created the product for cell phones.

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said it got a lead that Deorr Kunz Jr. was seen at the Ammon Walmart on Monday afternoon. The sheriff’s office got surveillance video from Walmart and located the vehicle and driver in question, but has ruled out a connection to Deorr. The search continued Monday night for the

Chris joined our news team in January of 2015 after graduating from Brigham Young University with a bachelors in Broadcast Journalism. Chris is the second of seven kids and has lived in several places including California, Utah, Alaska, Tennessee, the Czech Republic, and now Idaho. His hobbies include swimming, skiing, hiking, meteorology, astronomy, tasting new

A St. Anthony elementary school teacher was arrested on a warrant for indecent exposure. Police Chief Trent Harris said Kurtis Todd Spencer of St. Anthony was arrested Monday on three counts of indecent exposure and three counts of public display of offensive sexual material. He said the case involved Spencer stalking and flashing a St.

Whoever said eastern Idaho wasn’t diverse, may not know about the Idaho International Summerfest. Monday, the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce hosted the event for its 30th year. “In the past we have hosted nearly 300 different teams from 60 different countries. All right here in Rexburg, Idaho,” said Rexburg Chamber of Commerce CEO Donna Benfield.

The Pocatello clothing company behind “American Built” t-shirts is claiming trademark infringement after several shirts with its trademarked phrase began appearing at Walmart. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database, Pocatello-based T-Shirt Mafia trademarked the phrase “American built” in 2012. But several months ago, the company said it discovered California-based Hybrid Apparel was

The Wes Deist Aquatics Center in Idaho Falls has been serving the community for almost 28 years. The facility regularly sees over 100 thousand visitors annually, and teaches hundreds of kids swim lessons every day. With all the use, it’s no wonder the city is prepping for some hefty maintenance expenses as parts and equipment

Usually when people think of road kill, bears are the last thing that come to mind. A father and daughter had a different experience after they collided with a bear on Interstate 15. Lane Morgan and his daughter, Claire Morgan, were heading to a family birthday party in Montana Saturday morning. As they neared Exit

As part of their Monday Fun Day series, Idaho State University’s summer programs hosted a french fry bar in observance of National French Fry Day. People had a number of toppings to choose from, including nacho cheese, chili and poutine. The bar was supposed to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., but the event

The Bonneville County Commissioners decided Idaho Falls and Swan Valley will merge emergency medical services, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department will take over. People in Swan Valley have concerns about this. The mayor of Irwin said he isn’t happy about it, but there isn’t anything he can do. The Idaho Falls fire chief said

Crews suspended the search for a missing2-year-oldboy who was camping with his family in the Leadore area. Family members sayDeorr Kunz Jr. was camping Friday afternoon at the Timber Creek Campground at Stone Reservoir when he was reported missing. Lemhi County Sheriff’s Incident Commander Dave Morelli said an Amber Alert was not issued due to

Update: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says it has now been in contact with the Aubrey Pressley. The sheriff’s office wishes to thank everyone for their help in contacting her. Original Story: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing Island Park woman. Aubrey Pressley, aka Aubrey Hernandez, was

An SUV ended up on its top after being struck by a car in Idaho Falls Monday. A Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on Yellowstone Highway when a gray Hyandai Elantra turned west onto the highway from Iona Road. The car hit the SUV, and the collision flipped the RAV4 onto its top. The driver

Crews have recovered the body of a prominent Blackfoot man who had been missing in the Blackfoot Reservoir, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said. William Wallace, a Bingham County rancher and a former co-owner of C-A-L Ranch Stores, had been missing since 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Caribou County Sheriff Ric Anderson says Wallace was on the

A Shelley man was arrested after forging checks, police said. Andres J. Hernandez, 20, was arrested on a warrant for burglary and forgery on Friday after officers were told Hernandez stole a checkbook and an ATM card.Police said he had been forging checks and making unauthorized cash withdrawals from an ATM between March and June.

A fire destroyed a garage in Ammon on Sunday. Assistant Ammon Fire Chief Keith Banda said firefighters were called at 6:45 p.m. to3135 Carolyn St. They found the fire had begun in the garage and spread to the attic of the house, but they were able to keep it from causing significant damage to the

A Pocatello man was Tasered Sunday morning following a police chase on Interstate 86 in Power County. Power County Sheriff’s office said a deputy attempted to pull over Christopher Howerton, 35, for a burned out tail light near mile post 56 at 12:30 a.m. Howerton didn’t stop and went off the road at mile post

A local man has not only been naked in the wilderness once, but twice. Jeff Zausch has always been an outdoorsy kind of guy. He knows how to start a fire with a self-made bow drill and has climbed many of the Northwest’s highest mountains, including Idaho’s highest mountain, Mount Borah. “I was always into

Rexburg Rotary hosted “Slide the City” down the hill on 7th South Saturday. “A thousand-foot slip and slide we set up on the streets, it’s called Slide the City” said Event Director, Brandon Jay. If you weren’t at Slide the City you definitely missed out. Thomas Kieran, an employee for Slide the City said “I

More gluten-free options are available in southeastern idaho, but with that comes with a gluten-free lifestyle. “Our diet for the last three generations has been based on wheat, wheat, wheat. So what’s happened is we’ve genetically modified this stuff and we’ve changed it and hybridized it. The wheat that we have today is not the

Cabela’s in Ammon is working to educate the community on safety this summer. Today they hosted tables on water safety and wilderness survival. A local Cabela’s expert on search and rescue taught customers on wilderness survival and first aid. Bonneville county search and rescue also showed up with gifts for anyone learning to wear their

Idaho had significantly fewer workers earning at or below the minimum hourly wage in 2014, according to recently released data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “The labor market is tightening,” said regional economist Christopher St. Jeor. “As more people find work, it’s limiting the number of applicants available to take those lower paying jobs.

The three sisters rescued in the Gros Ventre Wilderness thanked the rescuers publicly at a media conference in Jackson. Megan, Erin and Kelsie Andrew-Sharer said faith and their previous camping experiences helped them survive the days they were lost in the mountains near Granite Hot Springs, Wyoming. “Trusting in God and knowing that he was

The Highway Trust Fund is set to expire at the end of the month which will stop all federal funding for transportation. Driving on damaged roads is costing Idahoans $316 million a year in extra car repairs, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. “The front end of a car, it can knock your

Nothing like a little family feud out on the lake, but this family isn’t here to fight. “There you go, go put it in the water” said Tim Rainsdon, a Blackfoot resident at the grove. They’re here to fish. “I brought my father in law from Texas and my sister and brother in law from

The Bonneville County prosecutor’s office is revisiting the 1996 murder of Angie Dodge by hiring an outside investigator to look into the case. The office will hire S. Robinson & Associates. Since he was convicted, various advocacy groups have questioned Christopher Tapp’s guilt. Those groups have looked into different aspects of this case. The prosecuting

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck was transformed into a kids’ workbench Friday. Home Depot supplied the tools and brushes for the kids to get down to work. The young artists’ project was to build a mini-toolbox. Kids tied on their orange aprons and lined up to grab their building kits, and parents helped their

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News is looking for a Digital Content Director. The Digital Content Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day news, content and development operations of the station’s websites (LocalNews8.com/KIDK.com) and mobile content. The Digital Content Director is also responsible for working with the news director, the general sales manager

The father of three sisters missing in Teton County, Wyoming, expressed his relief soon after their rescue Thursday. “I started to cry as you would as a parent,” said their father, Eric. “Losing all your kids at once is not an easy thing.” Search and Rescue spokesperson Lori Iverson said a helicopter spotted Megan Margaret,

An Ammon man stole more than $6,000 from his employer, Idaho Falls police said. Jeremy A. Leavitt, 37, was arrested Thursday on a charge of grand theft. Police said Leavitt used credit card owned by his employer, Potandon Produce, for unauthorized cash advances totaling $6,684. Business managers told officers the cash advances were made between

Idaho Falls police are making random patrols in a local park after recent complaints. According to police, there have been several complaints of homeless people staying several days or longer at South Tourist Park. The park usually only allows overnight camping for one night. That rule has since been repealed. A new proposal limiting camping

Dozens of dead fish have been surfacing at the Edson Fichter Pond the past couple of days. The culprit? Our recent, record high temperatures. Cooper Felde comes to fish at the pond as much as he can. While he’s used to seeing fish in the water, he’s used to seeing them swim around, not float

Idaho Falls Power customers could see a decrease in their costs over the coming months, after paying off debt for hydro-power plants. Since 1978, Idaho Falls Power has been paying off the plants they built for energy. This year, they are now debt free and are hoping to lower the costs for customers. However, Bonneville

Bonneville County is still deciding whether to merge Swan Valley and Idaho Falls emergency medical services. Idaho Falls Fire Department presented its proposal in front of the commissioners today, and many Swan Valley residents attended to voice their concerns as well. Idaho Falls said its ultimate goal is to get another ambulance in Idaho Falls.

Fort Hall firefighters controlled a small brushfire in the graveyard area of theGood Shepherd Episcopal Church on Thursday afternoon. The church is about 1 mile west of the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel. The fire ignited around 2:00 p.m. and was contained by 2:30 p.m. “There’s some stuff that’s still burning inside and there’s some dead trees that

Children aged 3 to 5 were evacuated from the Early Childhood Development Center building on Ross Fork Road on the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation around 11 a.m. Thursday. Tribal Public Affairs Manager Randy L’Teton said staff and students were relocated to the gym at the Shoshone-Bannock Junior/Senior High School. The evacuation was ordered after construction crews broke

Bonneville District 93 will swear in two new school board members on Wednesday: Paul Jenkins will serve Zone 4 and Greg Calder will serve Zone 1. It’s been a rough few months for District 93, after a bond to build a new high school failed for a third time. Two new board members are hoping

Two new Bonneville School District 93 school board members were sworn in Wednesday, and the board also got a new chairman, who says the community needs to move forward after the third failed bond. “Our public really needs us to come together and to figure out and make some really tough decisions,” Chairman Brian McBride

The three sisters missing in Teton County, Wyoming, have been found, rescuers said. Search and Rescue spokesperson Lori Iverson said a helicopter spotted Megan Margaret Andrews-Sharer, 25, Erin Elizabeth Andrews-Sharer, 22, and Kelsie Moriah Andrews-Sharer, 16, near the top of the divide between Horse Creek and Little Horse Creek in the Gros Ventre Wilderness. “They’re

An Idaho Falls couple was killed in an accident along Interstate 15 near Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. The Utah Highway Patrol reports, 84-year-old driver Thora B. Willis and 88-year-old passenger Ronald P. Willis, died from the accident. The Highway patrol says the KIA SUV was traveling north on I-15 just after 2 p.m. “The vehicle drifted

Two years ago, Rochelle Larsen gave birth to little BrynnLe. She knew right off what her calling was going to be. “Because I know what it is to get that diagnosis and I know how it feels,” said Larsen. That diagnosis was Down Syndrome. Not long after that, Larsen and her husband were driving home

An Idaho State University professor co-authored a study about real vampires and others with alternative identities, exploring their relationship with helping professionals. The study is titled“Do We Always Practice What We Preach? Real Vampires’ Fears of Coming out of the Coffin to Social Works and Helping Professionals” and it was published in the journal Critical

$14.2 million, or 22.7 percent. That’s how much Rexburg’s city budget is increasing from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2016. The increase comes out of necessity as the city pursues several major upgrades with its infrastructure to keep up with growth and demand. “We have about fifteen hundred more students per year,” said Mayor

Prosecutors are asking one of the public defenders in a Pocatello murder case to recuse himself. Jesse Bruce, 25, and Tyrell Dixey, 31, stand accused in the June 5 murder of 24-year-old Lric Elkins in an Old Town Pocatello apartment. Bruce is facing a charge of second-degree murder. Dixey is facing a charge of being

An investigation into a stolen tablet led to an Idaho Falls man being arrested because he had child pornography, said police. Brandon D. Moon, 23, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child. Police said they were investigating Moon’s stolen tablet when they found he had child pornography. He was booked

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he cut another man with a razor knife, police said. Idaho Falls police were called to Elm Street and Water Avenue around 5 p.m. Tuesday after Eric L. Williams, 41, and a 29-year-old man were involved in a driving dispute. During the argument, Williams cut the man’s arm