Month: August 2015

They made their name singing hit songs like “I Get Around” and “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and Monday night, the Beach Boys brought some of that fun to eastern Idaho. Surviving members of the group were in Pocatello to perform at the inaugural concert for the brand new Portneuf Wellness Complex. Organizers told Local News 8

Preparations for the Eastern Idaho State Fair are well underway. Fair organizers say they are excited to introduce the new fair mascot, Happy. This year’s theme is “Find your happy at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.” They’re expecting 220,000 people to attend this year. Fair organizers say with a crowd that big, they need a

An Idaho Falls woman was sentenced Monday to 46 months in prison for wire fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson, U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge ordered Lois Davis, 60, to pay $2,000,500 in restitution and serve 100 hours of community service. Davis was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 15,

High tech manufacturing is a booming business across eastern Idaho as well as across the country. Yet for all the job openings, many employers in these tech based manufacturing fields can’t find enough workers. “We see a lot of demand, a lot of openings in advanced manufacturing specifically, but not a lot of workforce going

A Pocatello man came head-to-head with a cow moose over the weekend while riding his mountain bike on the Gibson Jack Trail on Saturday. Luis Fernandez was riding with his friends when he found himself within 10 feet of the moose. After seeing him, the moose began to run toward him. “I threw my bike

An archery hunter was taken to Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg Monday morning after he was attacked by a grizzly bear. The 55-year-old hunter is from Idaho Falls and owns a cabin in Island Park. His name was not released. The hunter was in the Yale Creek area near Sawtell Peak on the Caribou-Targhee National

An early morning joy ride inflicted thousands of dollars of damage to a local business. Sunrise Auto Sales’ owner Susan Empey said she heard a commotion at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday and went outside to investigate. She found an Altima had rammed through the main office’s bathroom, over a motorcycle, and into a garage door.

An Ammon couple discovered a bullet had tore through the wall of their home, Saturday. Homeowner Deborah Evans said, “I noticed sheet rock all over the night stand and the furniture, and as I walked over to look what had happened, I saw the hole in the wall, and I knew right away what it

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News have an opening for weekend news anchor and reporter. We are looking for an individual who has reporting experience and wants to move into the anchor chair. We need someone who can take the bull by the horns and make one of the best weekend newscasts in

Idaho Falls Police used video footage to tie a teenager to an attempted break-in at the Tesoro gas station at 960 John Adams Parkway. Police were called at 12:56 a.m. Sunday after someone attempted to break into the gas station and convenience store. Jordan Miller, 18, was located around 4 a.m. in the alley between

Bingham Memorial Hospital has created the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine & International Autoimmune Institute. This new center brings the functional medicine model to the hospital setting. Functional medicine is a personalized medical model where a diverse group of healthcare practitioners work closely together with patients to address the underlying causes of chronic and

Idaho’s highest court has ruled that the 16 men who say they were sexually abused as youngsters by scout leaders in Idaho filed their lawsuit on time against the Boy Scouts of America and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The lawsuit was originally filed in federal district court in 2013. All but

A 21-year-old Moran, Wyoming man was rescued from the Middle Teton after a fall Saturday afternoon. Justin Bodrero fell about 100 feet on a snow field and another 100 feet into a boulder field while descending the mountain. Two Grand Teton National Park rangers were flown to a helicopter landing zone about 200 feet below

It’s been almost 3 years since the Benghazi attack in Libya. Controversial remarks continue to surround decisions made that night. One of the surviving members of the Navy SEAL group that fought that night came to the Idaho Falls Guns and Gear to share his story. Ryan Later, of Guns and Gear, said, “We came

An early Saturday morning accident in Blackfoot killed one person, the driver was arrested for fleeing. Just before 5:30 a.m., a 2001 Ford Explorer traveling South, went off the right shoulder near the main Blackfoot exit. Idaho State Police say the driver overcorrected and rolled back across the southbound lanes, landed in the median of

Hunting season is on its way and Cabela’s is making sure you are prepared. The Idaho Falls store is hosting its Fall Great Outdoor Days through the weekend. Cabela’s will provide free seminars to teach how to be safe this hunting season. Vendors will show some of the techniques in water purification, and how to

Blackfoot school district had a kick off extravaganza for the upcoming school year. The school board invited Snake River, Sho-Ban, and Chief Tahgee school districts to join in on the fun. It’s a way to boost morale in the district. District 55 curriculum director Joy Mickelsen said comradery in the districts will help make for

If you’re a foodie the Pocatello Annual Greek Festival is where you want to be. You don’t have to travel to the Greek Islands in order to get your Greek on. Admission was free and the smell in the air was enough to attract people. “It’s a community event you know something different for the

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app. Idaho Falls 0Eagle 68 Skyline 22Coeur d’Alene 0 Blackfoot 27Hillcrest 41 Bonneville 12Valor Christian, CO 51 Capital 20Madison 48 Century 7Rigby 33 Pocatello 32Twin Falls 38 Park City,

A Bingham County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against a former Idaho State Police trooper for allegedly coercing her to have sex with him in an ISP patrol car. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by Ashlyn Moreno against Ryan Blackhawk, who was stationed at ISP’s Pocatello office. According to the 18-page complaint, Blackhawk offered

The use of police body camera’s has become a hot topic in the wake of controversial police shootings. The Pocatello Police Department first tested the body cameras on their resource officers. They are still working to implement them into the force. “Patrol officers in their cars, on the streets, have a camera in them. Our

A school board meeting for Bonneville School District 93 went well into the night Thursday trying to solve overcrowding in schools across the district. After over 4 hours of discussion, the Board of Trustees made the decision to recommend a committee vote in approval on a bond for a new high school. If the committee

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office recovered a small plane from the Snake River Friday. According to the sheriff’s office, it took a few hours to recover it because of the strong current. That plane crashed Thursday night in the river near Irwin after hitting a power line. The sheriff’s office said the pilot, Kevin Bloxham,

The Elevenmile Fire just west of Challis is now burning up to 8,000 acres. While the fire continues to grow, containment is still at zero percent. Another incident team has moved in to help fight the fire and will officially take over tomorrow morning. The U.S. Forest Service has also issued an emergency area closure.

The Idaho Art Lab kicked off its third annual “Celebrity Doodle Art Show” Friday. The St. Anthony based art lab is exhibiting original doodles drawn by celebrities. The show has grown over the last two years, and now features works of art and autographs from about fifty celebrities. The show includes original pieces from celebrities

Two Idaho Falls men were arrested for battery after allegedly attacking Blackfoot Police officers. On Sunday, August 23, 2015, Blackfoot Police officers responded to a battery report at an event center in Blackfoot. While investigating, the officers were attacked by a portion of the crowd. The officers uniforms were damaged and equipment was forcibly removed

A 13-year-old is being called a hero after a father-son hiking trip took a frightening turn. “If the boulder had landed on me, I’d be dead for sure,” says David Finlayson. Finlayson was on a father son trip in a part of Idaho with the ominous name “River of No Return Wilderness” when everything changed

Members of the community and board members fromSchool District 93 met Thursday evening to discuss overcrowding issues at local schools in Bonneville County. The past three bond elections have all failed, in some cases by a very slim margin. A newly formed “District 93 Solutions Group” presented proposals at the meeting. Trustee Jeff Bird led

Members of the community and board members fromSchool District 93 met Thursday evening to discuss overcrowding issues at local schools in Bonneville County. The past three bond elections have all failed, in some cases by a very slim margin. A newly formed “District 93 Solutions Group” presented proposals at the meeting. Trustee Jeff Bird led

Members of the community and board members fromSchool District 93 met Thursday evening to discuss overcrowding issues at local schools in Bonneville County. The past three bond elections have all failed, in some cases by a very slim margin. A newly formed “District 93 Solutions Group” presented proposals at the meeting. Trustee Jeff Bird led

Members of the community and board members fromSchool District 93 met Thursday evening to discuss overcrowding issues at local schools in Bonneville County. The past three bond elections have all failed, in some cases by a very slim margin. A newly formed “District 93 Solutions Group” presented proposals at the meeting. Trustee Jeff Bird led

School districts 91 and 93 have adopted the Singapore math curriculum for elementary schools. National experts were brought in to teach today’s conference. Singapore math is very different from the old way of teaching math. “They were used to doing a procedure and going by certain steps — doing it because that’s how it’s done

Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Thursday night. The Kentucky senator addressed reporters at the Idaho Falls Airport before he headed to Frank Vandersloot’s Riverbend Ranch for a GOP barbecue. Rand Paul says he’s now the only candidate in the race who’s campaigned across all of the gem state.

GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Skyline 3Blackfoot 0 F **Preston 2Canyon Ridge 0 F Idaho Falls 2**Century 5 F **Wood River 5Bonneville 1 F BOYS H.S. SOCCER**Highland 2 Pocatello 1 F Aberdeen 1**South Fremont 3 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL {Sets Won]**Skyline 3Blackfoot 2 F **Idaho Falls 3Rigby 0 F

Tonight the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is working to remove a small plane from the Snake River downstream from the Palisades Dam near Irwin. According to the sheriff’s office the small plane hit a wire over the river causing it to crash into the water. Two men were on board both were able to get

Hunting season is coming soon, and that has bow hunters excited. Archery is the fastest-growing sport in the world, according to a local archery store, and though it is ranked to be among the safest, the risks involved when in the forest are high. “To me there’s a special thrill to it because you have

The Pocatello Fire Department and Bannock County Ambulance District has something to celebrate. They were recognized by the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline program. The programs focuses on emergency responders who maintain the highest levels ofcardiac care. We’ll have more about the award ceremony today at 5:30 p.m. on KIDK Eyewitness News and at 6

The Pocatello Fire Department and Bannock County ambulance district were recognized by the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program, Thursday. The American Heart Association honored emergency responders who maintain the highest level of cardiac care. Paramedic Brian Judge said the efforts of the fire department and ambulance district have paid off. “The efforts of the

The 12th annual Bluegrass Festival is underway. So get your banjo’s and picks ready. There will be food, a raffle, dancing and of course live music at the event. You can catch some of your favorite bands like Chicken Dinner Road from Boise and the Red Desert Ramblers. The festival is being held at the

The 12th annual Bluegrass festival is underway in Pocatello. It’s being held at Bannock County Fairgrounds, and will have food, a raffle, dancing and live music. “Eight different bands that will be performing, including: Chicken Dinner Road, from over the Boise area, a couple of our local bands Portneuf Gap, New South Fork, Wild Coyotes.

Another candidate has entered in the Rexburg mayor’s race. City council member, Christopher J. Mann, submitted his candidacy Thursday morning at City Hall. He feels his 10-year history as a city council member makes him a great candidate to serve the people of Rexburg. As mayor, Mann said he will tackle the growth of Rexburg

Update August 27, 2015: Officials have confirmedthat the Elevenmile fire was started by a confirmed lightning strike that occurred nearly two weeks ago. Smoke jumpers from McCall and Alaska were on the fire within 40 minutes of the initial fire report. A wildfire continues to burn and grow in size west of Challis in Custer

Idaho Falls Police referred eight teenagers, ages ranging from 12 to 15, to juvenile court for burglary after they were caught stealing more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Grand Teton Mall Wednesday night. All eight juveniles were released to their parents or guardian. According to the Idaho Falls Police department, officers responded to the

Idaho Falls Police arrested 26-year-old Ashlee M. Talich for felony battery on an officer and obstructing and resisting an officer early Thursday morning. Talich of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, Talich became unruly while being treated at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Talich began screaming profanities and refusing

A $15 million project is almost completed. The Portneuf Wellness Complex will give Idahoans a chance to enjoy concerts and outdoor fun. The state-of-the-art amphitheater seats about 11,000 guests, has a mountain biking path and even has mini beach. It took four to five years to plan and only 16 months to build. CEO of

One of the largest fires in our region is still burning west of Challis in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. After an aerial flight last night to measure the extent of the fire, officials say it has spread to over 4000 acres and is at 0 percent containment. Its is currently extreme fire conditions in the

The District 93 Board of Trustees is looking once again to find a solution to overcrowding in the district. With previous bonds for a new high school failing, the district is hosting a meeting tonight to look at other options. A newly formed “District 93 Solutions Group” will be presenting a proposal at the meeting,

BOYS H.S. SOCCER**Hillcrest 3Minico 1 F HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {Sets Won}**Century 2Hillcrest 0 F **Pocatello 2 Highland 1 F **Shelley 3 Kimberly 0 F **Sugar-Salem 3 Firth 0 F

The man accused of killing Deraek Patrick Larson could be ordered to have a mental health evaluation. Brian J. Mitchell was accused of murdering Larson. According to court records, the motion for a psychological evaluation was made earlier this week, the order has not beenexecuted. In February, Mitchell was on probation after being convicted of

The charge against Tyrell Dixey for failing to report a dead body has been dropped. Judge Rick Carnaroli, dismissed the charge in court Wednesday, after the prosecution failed to produce sufficient evidence in the case. Dixey was being charged for not reporting the death of Lric Elkins on June 5, 2015. This comes after a

The city of Idaho Falls Public Works Department has installed a series of three HAWK (High-intensity Activated crossWalK) pedestrian beacons on Pancheri Drive to better accommodate pedestrian traffic between Eagle Rock Junior High School and Skyline High School. The HAWK beacon is a new type of pedestrian crossing beacon that has proven in several states

Construction started Wednesday on a $900,000 project to improve a trail on the Idaho Falls Greenbelt. The trail is a dirt path, with scenic views of the falls, and is obvious need of repairs. The plan is to make cosmetic improvements, such as making the path wider all one terrain, as well as putting in

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Wednesday from the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles regarding the Church’s relationship with the Boy Scouts of America: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appreciates the positive contributions Scouting has made over the years to

Parts of Woodruff Avenue will close Saturday so work crews can chip seal the road. TMC Contractors, Inc. will commence chip sealing Woodruff Avenue from Caribou Street to Kearney Street on Saturday, August 29. Lane closures will begin at 7 a.m. and be completed by 5 p.m. Street parking will be prohibited on the side

A Boise family wants to help warn the community of a dangerous hot spring in north central Idaho. Paden McCormic had to be taken by air ambulance to Seattle after suffering third-degree burns on over half his body. McCormic was burned after going into Panther Creek Hot Springs, also know as Big Creek Hot spring,

When it starts to cool off outside, critters may be seeking a warmer place to live inside. The hobo spider is known to be an aggressive house spider and around the end of summer they tend to make their way inside houses says Heath Edwards, general manager of Weed Man. “About the end of July

GIRLS H.S. SOCCERHillcrest 1**Century 5 F BOYS H.S. SOCCERBlackfoot 2Bonneville 2 F Twin Falls 2**Highland 6 F Idaho Falls 0**Rigby 6 F **Hillcrest 4Century 3 F **Sugar-Salem 2Snake River 1 F

Audio recordings from a probable cause hearing suggest a homicide at a playground may have happened because of sexual encounter. A detective from the Idaho Falls Police Department gave testimony about the investigation. He recalled the suspect, Brian J. Mitchell’s, statement of what happened the night Deraek Patrick Larson was killed. “Brian was sleeping on

Police have arrested a man for assaulting another man with a knife. Pocatello police said it happened Monday night at 421 W. Quinn at about 8:15 p.m. Police said the suspect, Mark Bradford Cooper, ran away from the home and they located him a short distance away and arrested him. Neither the victim nor Cooper

A Pocatello Man is arrested after allegedly attacking another man with a knife. Police responded to the attack on West Quinn Road, just after eight last night. Mark Bradford Cooper took off on foot after the attack. The victim did not sustain any life threatening injuries and was taken to Portneuf Medical Center. A neighbor

It’s that time of year when it starts to cool off and the outside critters might be seeking a warmer residence. The Hobo Spider is known for being an aggressive house spider that is venomous. They tend to head indoors around the end of July beginning August. Some good tips to ensure you don’t find

Due to improving air quality conditions, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is lifting the Air Quality Forecast and Caution for specific counties in south central and southeast Idaho. The following counties are still under advisory are: Ada, Adams, Benewah, Boise, Bonner, Boundary, Canyon, Clearwater, Elmore, Gem, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lemhi, Lewis, Nez Perce,

It’s the time of year again where the water at Jensen Grove Park pond begins to slowly drain out. However before the water is all gone the Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to get rid of all the fish stocked in the pond. The fish at Jensen Grove’s pond will not survive when

Emergency crews are responding to a three vehicle accident at the intersection of County Line Road and 75th East. According to emergency responders, at about 10 a.m. the vehicles were traveling along County Line Road. A Chevrolet pick up truck attempted to turn onto 75th East and hit an oncoming Honda vehicle. The impact sent

One person is dead after a rollover accident on Interstate 15, Monday afternoon in Bingham County. Idaho State Police say at around 5:22 p.m., Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15, near mile marker 99 just north of the Rose Area exit. 41-year-old Julie Gustafson of Mesa, Arizona, was driving Northbound on I-15 in

A grizzly bear was put down by wildlife managers Monday morning after being captured in the Island Park area. Idaho Fish and Game public information officer Gregg Losinski said the 25-year-old bear had been a problem for awhile looking for food by getting into homes. He said the bear’s teeth were bad and believed it

GIRLS H.S. SOCCER*Preston 18Minico 1 F Highland 1*Twin Falls 2 F *Canyon Ridge 3Pocatello 1 F

For the Martin family, August 17, 2015 is a day they’ll never forget as they watched four of their dogs die from poison. “It’s a lot of shock at first, especially loosing the first one,” said Kael Martin, the dog’s owner. “Then when the other three followed, it just makes you wonder why somebody would

A Baptist group in Pocatello has been handing out comic-like brochures to people in the area. A local LGBT center calls one “shocking” and a step back in time. Titled “Home Alone?”, the comic-like brochure tells a story about a boy named Charlie who stays with his 26-year-old gay coach Brad. It’s being distributed by

Stocks took a dive on Monday causing some people to worry about their investments. “We have gotten a lot of calls today, so I know this is weighing heavily on a lot of people’s minds,” said local financial adviser Jennifer Landon. “We’re also not seeing anything that we hadn’t already planned for.” The Dow Jones

Monday was the first take back in classes for thousands of returning Idaho State University students. The Gate City community gave them a big welcome back at the Old Town Pavilion Monday afternoon with the sixth annual Welcome Back Orange and Black celebration. This year, there dozens of booths, free food and a marching band.

A fire-mapping tool developed at Idaho State University is currently being used by fire crews battling the Soda Fire southwest of Boise. The tool, called RECOVER, was built using a multi-year grant from NASA. It allows fire managers to map key information about the fire perimeter including the types of soils and plants that were

The first concert at the Portneuf Wellness Complex’s amphitheatre is only one week away. Crews are working to tidy things up in time. The Beach Boys along with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will be the first performers on August 31 at 7:30 p.m. The amphitheatre will be able to accomodate 11,000 people, that includes

On August 21st, at 9:12 pm, Madison Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 128 N. 5200 W. in Madison County west of Rexburg. Crew arrived to find the building occupied by Mountain Valley Floor Mats, completely engulfed by fire. The fire was fought defensively from the exterior of the building, focusing on protecting

People of Blackfoot ran for their lives Saturday . The “Escape from Zombies Blood -n- Mud Run” was held at Fast Eddy’s Paint Ball Course. The run was an event to raise money for the operating costs of the new Sons of Thunder Athletic Academy. The school is a K-12 program combining school with intense

Tyler Strandberg, 27, and Catherine Nix, 28, were climbing the East Face of Teewinot Mountain in Wyoming with friend Rebecca Anderson, 26. Around 11:15 a.m. Anderson called for assistance after Strandberg and Nix had fallen out of sight. Anderson made several attempts to call down to the women, but received no reply. She was stuck

Schools are starting up in the area, including a new athletic academy. Sons of Thunder is a sports-based school in Blackfoot. “Most kids are maybe yawning falling asleep at a desk and that. We’re up, we’re being active, getting a workout in,” school co-founder Jeff Anderson said. The Sons of Thunder Athletic Academy began in

Southeast Idaho’s LGBT resource center All Under One Roof received a grant from the Gamma Mu Foundation, an organization that supports LGBT centers in rural or under served areas. Gamma Mu presented a $4,000 check to AUOR’s board of directors during their “Understanding LGBT Youth” seminar. AUOR will receive another $4,000 in the future, making

Jennifer Ann Mikkelson, who had been missing since last weekend, was found dead by search and rescue teams Saturday morning. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said Bannock County search and rescue and Snake River search and rescue’s dog team found Mikkelson’s body around 10:30 a.m. She had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mikkelson was first reported missing last

It’s all about making wishes come true, and for a 10-year-old boy who is battling cancer his only wish is to meet the mouse, Mickey Mouse. Going to Disney World would be a dream come true, especially for a young boy who fought so hard to get better. The community has banned together to make

Braden Boyce has always been a bit of an over-achiever, between his musical prowess and list of achievements, he’s a humble fellow. “It really just started off with my brother and my dad motivating me to do it,” said Braden Boyce, a local boy scout. When Braden first joined boy scouts, he had a few

Wildfires continue across the state, and a problem fire crews are facing is the upcoming school year and losing their current engine crews. They combine their military background with first responders. Team Rubicon uses the same incident command system as the Bureau of Land Management to fight the fires across Idaho. Alex Becher, a Rubicon

Fire crews in Madison County responded to a structure fire just West of Rexburg Friday night. The fire reportedly broke out around 9:30 pm near the intersection of Highway 33 and 5200 West. The fire was a fully engulfed shop. It took crews several hours to gain control over the blaze. No injuries were reported,

The Idaho Museum of Natural History at ISU is hosting the grand opening of their “Gone Fishing,” exhibit. The main catch of the exhibit is the one-of-a-kind are they have displayed. Most of the art has been created by Lonnie Hutson, it took Hutson three years to create all the sculptures. Idahoans spend more than

Fishing is a popular recreational activity in Idaho. The main catch for Friday is the grand opening of the Idaho State University, “Gone Fishing,” exhibit. The exhibit features interactive games and learning activities for children and adults. There are a number of one-of-a-kind art pieces on display. Museum staff said the main goal of the

Going off to college can be liberating for most college students. The thought of living on your own is a steady step towards adult-hood, however with comes new responsibilities. Off campus housing which are not affiliated with the college can be somewhat worrisome. A parent’s homeowner’s insurance policy covers students who live on campus. But

For the first time ever, an agricultural program will be offered for students in Bonneville County. With the large amount of agricultural careers in eastern Idaho, it only makes sense that the Technical Careers High School is adding another sequence to their repertoire for students. “We have a lot of people in our area, especially

The Rexburg/Madison County airport is looking at expanding or relocating the current airport per their Airport Master Plan Study. On Wednesday the airport presented their plan to the City Council. The plan outlines two proposals to either expand the current runway of the airport or relocate to another location to accommodate more business flights coming

Going off to college can be liberating for most college students. Independence brings new responsibilities. Some say one of those responsibilities should include getting renter’s insurance. Parents who have homeowners insurance cover students who live on campus. For students who live off campus, their property could be at risk of theft. “Establishing a residence at

Double Down Betting Bar and Grill is looking to move shop. The company has officially filed an application to move their historic horse racing operations to Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls. This is in light of the highly controversial slot-like betting machines over the past year. They are one of three locations in the state

A number of small fires are burning in the Idaho Falls foothills. The three fires are burning in the area of Foothill Drive and Valverde Drive near the hills in the Idaho Falls/Iona area. No structures are currently in danger and the Idaho Falls Fire Department is not requiring anyone to evacuate their homes at

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to and put out a vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 26. The vehicle is a newer model Jeep that burst into flame around 4 p.m. Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the fire and extinguished it. Fire department officials aren’t sure yet what caused the fire but say

Update August 21, 2015: The statewide air quality advisory has been extended. The statewide burn ban remains in effect for the rest of the weekend. The Department of Environmental Quality will issue another update Monday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. Smoke impacts from wildfires have prompted the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to issue

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 21-year-old Christopher I. Hill for one count of poisoning animals. On August 17, 2015, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a possible dog poisoning in the Lyman area of the county. The sheriff’s office began an investigation and a suspect and case were developed. On

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man. He was located in Preston and taken into custody on August 19th. However, the Sheriff’s Office has not said what charges this man faces, if any. “He is refusingto provide any information and we were unable to ID him from

Pocatello City Council adopted the city’s 2016 budget Thursday night, and, unlike as previously projected, the budget called for no increase in the city’s tax levy. On Aug. 6, city officials were projecting a 0.14 percent tax increase, which they revised to a 1.6 percent tax increase the following week. Now the city says it

El Nio is growing stronger and could last until early spring. This year, the National Weather Service is predicting a warmer than normal winter season. “El Nio is a water off the coast of Chile in the eastern Pacific,” said senior meteorologist Jeff Hedges. So what does that mean for Idaho? “For us it doesn’t

Idaho Falls Police have arrested Brian J. Mitchell in connection to the August 16th murder ofDeraek Patrick Larson. IFPD announced Thursday that they had arrested Mitchell earlier that day for the alleged stabbing murder of Deraek Patrick Larson. Mitchell is being charged with second-degree murder and has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail. “Thanks

The worst thing as a camper is waking up to a grizzly bear. This is why the Greater Yellowstone Coalition has partnered with the US Forest Service to purchase eight bear boxes.Bear boxes are metal bins to keep food and other smelly items like cosmetics in, so bears won’t be attracted to campsites. When bear