Month: October 2015

Idaho Fish and Game Department personnel trapped three grizzly bears in the Chester area of Fremont County Thursday morning. Department spokesman Gregg Losinski said a sow and two yearling bears had been getting into apple trees in the Ashton area. The bears were originally from the Cody, Wyoming area. They were caught there and released

Local police are working to improve their investigations in missing children cases. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children hosted a training in Boise for law enforcement leaders. As of May this year, Idaho Falls reported 41 runaways Nationally, more than 100,000 kids go missing a year. Chief Mark McBride says this training allowed

BOYS H.S. SOCCERPocatello 2**Century 6 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCERSouth Fremont 1**Sugar-Salem 3 F **Malad 4Aberdeen 1 F Snake River 1American Falls 1 F/SO {SR 3-1} H.S. VOLLEYBALL {MATCHES WON}**Idaho Falls 3Bonneville 1 F **Century 3Blackfoot 0 F Hillcrest 1**Highland 4 F **Shelley 3South Fremont 0 F **Snake River 3American Falls 1 F **Malad 3Aberdeen 0

Two years ago Cooper Brady and some of his choir friends attended a big barbershop singing festival in Rexburg. After that Brady became hooked on men’s a cappella singing. “I sang with a bunch of kids in choir and I found a couple boys who loved it as much as I did,” Brady said. “We

At the Shoshone Bannock Event Center, a domestic violence symposium was held today. Participants and victims came from all over Idaho to learn more about awareness and prevention. Family Services Program Manager Krissy Broncho says awareness and education can decrease domestic violence locally and throughout the country. Victim Assistant Program: (208)-339-0438

It’s a victory for a former Madison County Sheriff’s office detective who said his constitutional rights were violated when he was fired from his job in 20-12. This week a federal jury ruled on behalf of Travis Williams. The lawsuit claimed his freedom of speech and due process was denied when he was terminated from

The Sugar-Salem Diggers made the biggest jump in Sports Line’s week six Power Rankings, jumping into the top five, but no change was made to the top three as Aberdeen and Snake River continue to lead the way. Biggest Gain: 4. Sugar-Salem (+5)Biggest Loss: Rigby, Pocatello, and Bear Lake (-4) Sports Line’s power-rankings formula measures

About 35,000 Safety 1st highchairs are being recalled following reports that children were able to remove the tray and fall off causing chipped teeth, cuts and bruises. Safety 1st says it received 11 reports of injuries and 68 reports of children removing the trays. The recall is for three types of Safety 1st highchairs with

There’s a little school in a little Idaho town that is doing some ‘huge’ things in its’ FFA program. FFA stands for Future Farmers of America. The organization is making sure young people know how to keep us fed in the future. One of their star members created a greenhouse project so remarkable, it’s starting

UPDATE: A second vehicle, reported stolen from the Rexburg area over the weekend, was recovered in Idaho Falls Wednesday night. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said two suspects are in custody as the multi-agency investigation continues. Original Story: Madison County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a string of car thefts, after two cars were stolen over

There is a new program for students interested in agriculture in the Bonneville School District. The classes are offered through the district’s technical careers high school. Many of the kids say this program is a special opportunity because their parents weren’t able to participate in a program like this when they were in school. The

BOYS H.S. SOCCERBlackfoot 1**Rigby 3 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCERRigby 2**Blackfoot 5 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL (Sets Won)Bear Lake 0**Malad 3 F **West Side 3 Aberdeen 0 F

October marks Blindness Awareness Month. There are currently 180 million people worldwide who suffer from blindness or some sort of visual impairment. One man shared his story about being blind while having a career in massage therapy. Jason Bernert lost full sight at age 19 due to diabetes. He now uses his sense of touch

Many 5th and 6th graders in Idaho Falls are getting their hands on band and orchestra instruments through an after school music program. The program allows students to go to Taylor View or Eagle Rock Middle Schools and get band or orchestra training. Hundreds of students are participating in the program to give them an

If you’re visiting Tautphaus park, you may notice a new playground- and chances are it’s probably making noise. NEOS is the name of the new playground- it combines technology and aerobic exercise. Kids can select a type of game and run around to interact with the playground system. The city is hoping that this will

Update 10/07/15 7:27 p.m.: The suspect is a 15-year-old male, he was charged with one count of threatening violence at a school and another count of telephone harassment. He could face further disciplinary action from the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District as well. Update 10/07/15 6:10 p.m.: The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District and Pocatello Police Department worked in

At Northstar Healthcare is offering free breast exams this month for breast cancer awareness. Northstar stresses the need for awareness in general, self exams, and coming in for a free exam. The healthcare says they recommend women starting at age 21 for getting breast exams annually. Family physician, Laura Mason says breast cancer in men

Early this afternoon, a pickup crashed into an Idaho Power Company pole on Bridge Street near Frontage Road and Bridge Street. The crash didn’t cause an immediate power outage but it will require a major repair that will shut down power in the immediate area for five to six hours beginning at around 5 p.m.

Bonneville School District 93 is using a bit of healthy motivation to get kids to eat better at school. The trick is using simple colorful wrist bands that the kids use to track whether or not they’ve eaten fruits or vegetables for the day. “You start with the bands on one hand and then by

With hunting season just around the corner, Idaho Fish and Game would like to remind hunters of their weekend checkpoints. “There are two types of check stations that hunters could encounter when they are out in the field,” said Gregg Losinski of Idaho Fish and Game. “One is our enforcement check stations which are usually

A Boise man is recovering from his wounds after a black bear attack at his camp along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in central Idaho’s the Frank Church River-of-no-Return Wilderness. Stephen Vouch and two companions were hunting bighorn sheep in hunt unit 27 when the attack occurred in the early morning hours of

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3, are looking for an anchor/producer with a comfortable on-air style that projects both credibility and personality to the viewer. Our two-hour morning news show is jam-packed with news and weather and does not rely on frivolous interviews for content. We are looking for a strong commitment

Hillcrest High School student Sarah Clawson is thrilled to be on the Idaho Falls High School Composite Mountain Biking Team. “I love everything about the sport, I love the people around the sport, I love the spirit of the sport,” Clawson said. Mountain biking enthusiast Troy Clark is the coach. He began with six local

National eyes have been fixed on the Teton County Wyoming School District this week. It all centers on controversy at Jackson Hole High School. The administration and the student body decided not to have “America Day” as part of Spirit Week last week. Each day had a theme for dressing up as part of the

With the recent emphasis on changing to micro chip based debit and credit cards, scammers are using the confusion to try and get people’s sensitive information. People across the Gem State, are getting emails and letters from scammers posing as they’re bank or credit union. In the messages, the posers tell potential victims they need

Unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, have received the attention of a local City Council with a possible ordnance in the works. Drones have made headlines in recent years throughout the country. Sometimes we see breathtaking video of drones flying over landscapes, capturing a high definition bird’s eye view. However, over the past couple of years

BOYS H.S. SOCCER**Skyline 3 Bonneville 1 F Madison 1**Hillcrest 2 F **Century 4 Preston 2 F Highland 2**Idaho Falls 3 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Pocatello 4 American Falls 0 F Preston 0**Century 2 F Bonneville 0**Skyline 3 F **Shelley 15 Firth 0 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON)**Shelley 3 Teton 0 F **West Jefferson 3 North Fremont

A large load will move through eastern and southern Idaho beginning Tuesday. Motorists can expect brief delays. The oversized load entered the state from Montana on Idaho 87 north of Island Park just after lunchtime Tuesday and will travel to Ashton on U.S. 20, stopping in the Chester area south of Ashton until resuming travel

The Idaho Falls Police Departmentis investigating after an SUV crashed into a house in the 1200 block of Spratt Street. Police said thecrash happened just before 6:00 p.m. The driver was heading west on 12th Street and jumped the curb before the vehicle smashed into the house. According to police, the homeowner left the room

The Graduate Programs and Healthcare Professions Fair kicked off today at ISU, offering Graduate program options to students. Programs were not only in the health field, but also fields like business and architecture. ISU’s health advisor, Becky Connell says ISU doesn’t offer certain health fields at the university. But these graduate programs were able to

Idaho Falls Fire Department has collected information on fires in the area for several years. For the first time ever, they’re tackling this problem by donating smoke detectors to those in need. The department identified four major areas in Idaho Falls where house fires are an ongoing problem- most of them due to lack of

More than 27,000 voters in Bonneville County will have a new polling location for this upcoming election. Voters will receive letters in the mail, if they haven’t already on their new precinct assignment. This is something that’s been in the works for quite sometime to accommodate the growth in Bonneville County by equalizing the precincts

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office wants to remind residents that because of the dry and warm fall we are having, bears are moving down into low lying areas looking for food. There have already been a high amount of bear and human contacts this year. The sheriff’s office say you can avoid contact by being

Idaho Falls Police officers arrested three individuals after they responded to a medical emergency issue Monday morning. Idaho Falls Police arrested 33-year-old Shante M. Davaz for felony possession of a controlled substance on Monday. Davaz of Terreton was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers responded to the Pinecrest Inn, 888 N.

An armed robber held up the Walgreens Pharmacy at 3475 E. 17th Street Sunday. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office says a male suspect entered the business with a gun at 3:09 a.m. He demanded prescription medications. According to the sheriff’s office, the man’s head and face were covered and he left the scene in a

After years of remodeling, renovating, and renewing, Rexburg’s Romance Theater is ready to move back into the theatrical spotlight. “The city of Rexburg purchased the theater and the volunteers came in,” said Daniel Torres, Rexburg’s cultural director. “They did everything from gut it to white wash it.” Changes include an extended stage, new decorative plaster

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical center wants to make getting a mammogram a pleasurable as possible. It’s making the trip to the doctor feel more like a trip to a day spa. It’s called Mammo Monday, and it’s so popular they are all booked up. EIRMC’s imaging center is offering lip waxing, chair massages and giveaways

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? There are a few flu vaccine options out there this year. There’s the shot and the nasal mist, but there are also different vaccines. There’s the trivalent, quadrivalent and the high dose. The high dose is meant for people 65 and older. The trivalent and quadrivalent are meant

It’s something easily accessible nowadays, anyone can turn to their computer, smart phone, or televison: pornography. Which is why many local schools are working to education students on what’s being called “the new drug”. “The effort here is to not get into any kind of inappropriate content but to stick with the facts and stick

Starting Monday, the Gibson Jack Trail will be closed for construction for about a month. The construction project is moving the trailhead and parking area 800 feet to the west. The move will expand the current parking area and add a turnaround for visitors with horse or ATV trailers. The U.S. Forest Service said the

HOUSTON (AP) – An Army officer’s recommendation on whether Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl should face a court-martial for leaving his post in Afghanistan six years ago will remain secret for now. Lt. Col. Mark Visger presided over last month’s Article 32 hearing in Texas that reviewed evidence against Bergdahl. Visger submitted a report with his recommendation

UPDATE: Missing Pocatello veteran Gregory Brower was located Sunday night in his truck in Cave Falls. Brower’s truck was located around 10 p.m. Sunday, according to Gregory’s daughter, Lacey Brower. It was found through different tips she received. She said she called the Fremont County Sheriff Office dispatch as soon as she heard the news.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The latest on developments at the Mormon Conference, held twice a year to give guidance, inspiration and news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (all times local): 2:15 p.m. The Mormon church has chosen three new members for the top governing body that sets policy and runs

Owner of Rodriguez’s Boxing, Jimbo Rodriguez decided to raise money to keep his boxing gym going located at 4950 Yellowstone Ave. He says it keeps him on his feet and keeps his kids out of trouble. Originally from Corpus Christie, TX, Rodriguez chose to move to a small town for his family to live a

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. Skyline 18Hillcrest 14 Madison 28Rigby 10 Sugar-Salem 34Jerome 13 Marsh Valley 12South Fremont 46 North Fremont 26Teton 20 West Jefferson 50Ririe 6 Firth 20Salmon 0 Malad 8Soda Springs

Organizers say upwards of 500 people attended the 8th annual Geriatric Symposium at Idaho State University Friday.

Governor Butch Otter declared this month of October as Earthquake Awareness Month. It’s in dedication to the larger Borah Peak quake that happened 32 years ago. It killed two children and injured several others. This month, it’s keeping in mind safety and preparedness if a large earthquake should ever hit the Pocatello area. Geo Science

A local company has turned to 3-D printing to manufacture food processing equipment. The 3-D system is called Selective Laser Sintering and it’s making its way around the country. “So this machine, we feel, is saving money, it’s reducing time, it’s reducing labor, it’s allowing our people to do other things that they need to

The Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory is offering vouchers for $50,000 up to $300,000 to businesses that are U.S. based. Some of the ideas they are looking for are in the developments of clean-energy technologies. You must have 500 or less employees to be considered a small business. Being selected would give the

High school drama students are teaming up with Idaho Falls police to create a school bus safety video. Students from Skyline High School put in a lot of work like going over scripts and knowing their lines, all to inform the community. The goal is to make sure people understand the rules and laws around

Ammon firefighters are “Filling the Boot” this weekend to raise money for local children with muscular dystrophy. The money raised will directly benefit Idaho families. These funds help send children to MDA summer camp and pay for medical equipment repairs. Firefighters said helping these kids is all worth it. “We actually bring in a lot

The Pocatello City Council has accepted a $40,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The award fully funds a Pocatello Animal Shelter project to enlarge kennels for small dogs and pay for the construction of another “cat bowl” holding area. The grant will also be used to purchase $5,000

The Idaho Fish and Game Department teamed up with a tow truck operator near Inkom Friday to rescue a moose. The animal had been tranquilized by Fish and Game officers and then accidentally fell into the Portneuf River. Officers held the moose’s head above water until Solomon’s Wrecker Service arrived and lifted the moose to

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that Jeffery Sayer, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce since October 2011, is stepping down at the end of the calendar year to pursue private business opportunities. “We are losing a champion of collaborative economic development efforts that benefit all of Idaho. His innovations and improvements at Commerce

Federal authorities are against the building of a proposed dam in southeast Idaho on the Bear River. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Wednesday released a draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Bear River Narrows Project with a staff recommendation against licensing the project. The Twin Lakes Canal Company wants to build a 109-foot-high dam

The Rigby City Council held a public hearing Thursday night on a proposal to contract city law enforcement with Jefferson County. It was a packed house with high emotions. The proposal would essentially be a mergerbetween theRigby Police Departmentand the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Mayor Jason Richardson says this proposed contract would save tax payers

BOYS H.S. SOCCERBlackfoot 1**Century 5 F Idaho Falls 1Madison 1 F Highland 1Skyline 1 F Rigby 1**Preston 3 F Firth 0**South Fremont 13 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Skyline 3Highland 0 F **Teton 2Sugar-Salem 1 F Malad 1**Marsh Valley 2 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON}**Century 2Skyline 0 F **Century 2Idaho Falls 1 F **Idaho Falls 2Pocatello 0

Following Thursday’s deadly shooting at a community college in Oregon, officials at Idaho State University say the school has a response plan in the unlikely event of a shooting occurring locally. Lewis Eakins, ISU’s public safety director, said the school would immediately call Pocatello police and allow them to take charge of the response to

A new exhibit opens Thursday at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho. In a partnership with Idaho National Laboratory, the artwork represents research being done by scientists at the lab. Jo Pehrson, the artist in residence and board president of the museum is looking forward to the audience it will bring in. “They’ll be able

The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency has agreed to purchase one-and-a-half blocks of property in downtown Idaho Falls. The vacant lot is located at the intersection of Broadway and Memorial Drive. It was formerly known as the Savings Center and Melaleuca retail store. The goal is to strengthen downtown and to attract more people, said Lee

A preliminary hearing was held Thursday in Bingham County for a high school soccer coach accused of having misconduct with a minor. Alisha Yeates has already pleaded not guilty to two counts of misconduct in the Bannock County Court. Yeates is facing five counts of lewd conduct in Bingham County in addition to the two

The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency has voted to purchase a half-block of vacant property at the intersection of Broadway and Memorial. The property is the former site of Savings Center and the Melaleuca retail store. The board also approved the purchase of an option to purchase the Bonneville Hotel property in downtown Idaho Falls. The

The Town of Jackson’s plans for improvements at the Snow King Sports and Events Center were approved by the Wyoming State Land and Investment Board Thursday. The town requested a $500,000 Community Enhancement grand and a $1,201,256 Business Ready Community (BRC) loan to pay for upgrades. The board also approved a $750,000 Child Care grant

The Aberdeen Tigers remain at No. 1 for the second week in a row on Sports Line’s Power Rankings. Snake River jumps West Side for second while Rigby and Skyline both reappear inside the top five. The top spot is a familiar position for the Tigers after spending six weeks as the highest-performing team in

Preliminary autopsy results indicate the Bernhard Rietmann, 84, died from hypothermia and exposure to the elements. On behalf of the Teton County Coroner’s office Dr. Lars Conway, a pathologist, conducted the autopsy. That autopsy showed no signs of serious trauma or that a cardiovascular incident occurred. Therefore, Dr. Conway determined in all probability that Mr.

A local Idaho Falls attorney and his clients are taking on the Idaho State Education system. They are questioning the common core values that elementary schools across the state are practicing. The suit was filed by Idaho Falls attorney Bryan Smith; The suit targets Gov. C.L. Otter, Idaho State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra and Don Soltman.

State Highway 33, near milepost 13, south of Howe reopened shortly before 3:30 a.m. Thursday after being closed for over two hours following a single truck crash. Idaho State Police said Michael D. Swope, 29, of Tacoma, Washington was driving east bound in a 2005 Peterbilt tractor pulling a flatbed trailer when he failed to

A new study from the Idaho National Laboratory is answering questions about plug-in electric cars. For a detailed report of the study you can click here. “Change, it’s a different technology than people are used to that’s probably the first thing,” said Jim Francfort, program manager for the advance vehicle testing activity. This change is

Police in Nampa have arrested two suspects in a credit card fraud scheme with ties to Eastern Idaho. Police say they recovered more than $27,000 in merchandise from 32-year-oldAlberto Miguel Torres-Castillo of Virginia and32-year-oldZuatney Gonzalez of Florida. Police caught on to the thefts, when a Nampa store’s loss prevention staff noticed the pair bought more