Month: December 2015

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Chair of Pocatello’s Human Relations Advisory Committee, Jamar Brown spoke today at the Democratic Headquarters. She says the democrats here in…

The District 91 school board will meet Wednesday night to decide if they’ll give administrations permission to seek architect, engineering, and…

With Christmas coming around the corner Toys for Tot’s is hosting it’s annual toy drive. In particular this time they are looking for…

A new national report ranked Idaho 22nd in the country for funding tobacco prevention programs. Idaho spent $2.9 million just this year on tobacco…

With another recent fatal car accident at one of the ground-level intersections on U.S. 20, the Idaho Transportation Department feels the pressure to…

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UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a Tuesday night’s crash as 70-year-old Richard K. Caldwell. He…

With the holiday season in full swing, stores are seeing increased visitors as people hunt for that perfect gift. In the Idaho Falls/Ammon area,…

It’s a debate some people go through at the start of every winter. Should you buy snow tires or go with all-season tires? For the experts at…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLPocatello 44**Highland 67 Century 40**Idaho Falls 58 Blackfoot 33**Madison 77 **Skyline 65 Rigby 57 **Bonneville 57Twin Falls 49…

The united backlash on Donald Trump’s proposed ban on Muslim immigration into the country has brought back a belief in humanity for Dr. Fahim…

Four brothers who attend Ridge Crest Elementary in Blackfoot came home Tuesday to find their bedrooms made over. Teachers and the principal captured…

A local business is partnering with three national groups to make sure your kids are safe online. “So we’ve found in talking to a lot of…

The Pocatello City Council has asked the Idaho Legislature to support urban renewal efforts in Pocatello and throughout Idaho. For the simple of…

This year marks the 5th Annual Teddy Bear Drive for seniors benefiting residents at the Idaho Falls Village Good Samaritan Society. Area businesses…

Duncan Tendoy, 51, of Fort Hall, appeared in U.S. District Court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession with intent to distribute…

The Jackson Town Council has adopted an emergency ordinance and enacted a 180 day moratorium on the acceptance or consideration of any adult…

The Jackson Town Council has unanimously approved a resolution supporting non-discrimination. The resolution specifically prohibits discrimination on…

Officials say a snowboarder has died following an accident at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that the…

The Idaho Falls Zoo is preparing to teach kids about how various animal life adapts to survive the cold winter season. Over the winter break Idaho…

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead says he believes the state can fund government operations over the next two years without raising taxes despite the recent…

Police are investigating after vandals scrawled the words “hunt camp?” across the front of the Islamic Center of Twin Falls. The…

Monday night the Idaho Falls Ski Club held its 7th annual avalanche awareness meeting at Taylorview Middle School. The event included information…

In his third address to the nation, President Barack Obama outlined a strategy in fighting ISIS and called for unity among U.S. citizens…

A Marsh Valley High School student was arrested Sunday night for allegedly posting a threatening message on Facebook. The message threatened the high…

Investigators from Bingham and Madison counties continue to look into the apparent suicide of the man charged in the Tautphaus Park murder of Deraek…

The Family Crisis Center in Rexburg is no longer in a crisis. There was a scare in September about budget approvals and the receiving of funds. There…

It’s been almost a year since the state’s first behavioral health crisis center opened in Idaho Falls. That center has been so…

Ridge Crest Elementary in Blackfoot is teaming up with local businesses to give back to the community. They have come up with the idea of doing an…

Hobbs Middle School in Shelley and Leadore School are state finalists for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow grant contest.The contest challenges schools…

The Idaho Falls Police have arrested 30-year-old Heriburto Castro-Sepulveda for aggravated assault after he threatened three males with a gun on…

Update: The Department of Environmental Quality has lifted its advisory for the Salmon area. Air quality has returned to good levels according to the…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 29-year-old Kasey Ling for grand theft after he stole a firearm. Ling of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville…

Update: Air quality conditions in the county have improved. The Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the burn ban and says air quality has…

The Idaho Department of Correction is investigating the death of Correctional Alternative Placement Program inmate Troy Blaine Watson, 47, Saturday.…

The national average price of regular gas is nearing $2 according to CNN. However, 22 states have passed that benchmark including the state of Idaho.…

More than 1,500 Idahoans are living with HIV/AIDS. In Idaho the most common people who contract it are white men who have sex with other men.…

The man accused of killing another man at Tautphaus Park has died. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office said in a news release Brian J.…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Highland 64Capital 52 Pocatello 65**Fremont, UT 80 Bonneville 59**Rigby 60 **Burley 59Century 36 **Rocky Mountain 65Idaho Falls…

The former Pocatello police officer who was charged witha misdemeanor count of battery was found not guilty by a jury late Friday night. The verdict…

UPDATE 10pm: Formerpolice officer Steven Westfall has been found not guilty after the jury in his trial deliberated Friday evening. After hours of…

Arts programs in public schools are always struggling for money for materials and activities. The principal of Idaho Falls High School had an idea…

Update: The jury for the Tanner Cox trial will continue deliberations on the case for a second day. Deliberations will continue Saturday, December…

Getting through airport security takes time and can be a pain. The Transportation Security Administration does have some tips on getting through…

It seems like we hear about a hacking into a computer system or bank account more often these days. This week, people in Texas are reporting to their…

Jefferson County Sheriff’s office has arrested 70 year-old Charles Day from Menan on charges of enticing children over the internet or other…

Brigham Young University-Idaho will award degrees to 1,997 graduates at its fall commencement ceremonies December 18. The number of graduates…

UPDATE:Pocatello Police have released surveillance camera images of a suspect involved in the robbery of Common Cents early Thursday. Anyone who…

Federal prosecutors in Utah say a man from the United Arab Emirates tried to buy 89 sniper rifles and smuggle them to Belarus. The U.S. Attorney for…

Wildfires, sage grouse, cybersecurity and highway funding will be among the topics governors from four Western states take up with federal land and…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLSalmon 44**Teton 66 North Fremont 48**Aberdeen 58 Malad 19**Firth 61 Butte County 54**Ririe 62 North Gem 19**Grace 57 GIRLS H.S.…

The Rigby City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to keep the city police department. Earlier this year, Rigby Mayor Jason Richardson proposed…

The jury was dismissed around 3 p.m Thursday. Closing arguments and jury deliberation should take place tomorrow, December 4th. The jury trial for…

It’s day two of the jury trial for former Pocatello Police officer Steven Westfall. He is accused of hitting James Rutherford in the head…

A 13 year old from Shelley is dead after being hit by a car near Taylor Park in Shelley. It happened about 7 p.m. Wednesday. Steven Hinkle was…

A new apartment complex is coming to Idaho Falls. Kartchner Company has begun construction on The Falls apartments. They will be located in the Snake…

Rimrock Elementary received 65 used computer monitors, donated by Docutech. The monitors were loaded into a truck and taken to Rimrock. The majority…

A video posted on the FBI website provides a plan on how to survive an active shooter situation in the event you’re ever caught in the middle…

An investigation started by the Power County Sheriff’s Office has taken multiple turns leading to the involvement of Power County, Bannock…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice today announced a settlement with the J.R. Simplot Company that resolves…

The jury trial for Tanner Cox continued Wednesday. Cox is charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection to the May 9, 2015 death of Josh Olzak.…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Idaho Falls 55Blackfoot 50 **Burley 69Bonneville 57 **Skyline 66Pocatello 60 **Hillcrest 56Rigby 52 Twin Falls 57**Century 65…

As we continue into the holidays, many stores are seeing a popular item fly off the shelves: drones. It’s the case for the C-A-L Ranch in…

It’s the happiest time of the year but it’s also one of the busiest for local post offices. As if it wasn’t already enough pressure…

The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled that Idaho must pay the Coeur d’Alene Tribe about $57,000 in legal fees in a case involving the legality of…

Klim snowmobile and motorcycle gear is leaving tracks in the international market of outdoor sporting gear. Snowmobiling or sledding is growing, and…

A jury selection has begun early this morning at the Bannock County Courthouse. Over 20 people were present and lined up against the walls of the…

Twenty-three thousand seniors in Idaho live with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow 43 percent over the next 10 years.…

The Bannock County commissioners made the decision for Bannock County Planning and Development to hold another public hearing for a proposed…

Bannock County commissioners decided Wednesday to hold a public hearing about a land transfer from the Bureau of Land Management to the county. The…

Black Friday sales in southeast Idaho broke records this year. Background checks for potential gun buyers also reached record highs. The FBI reports…

A new Yellowstone National Park report shows there were at least 104 wolves living in the park during December of 2014. The wolves were part of 11…

Update:The “Give a Cop a Ticket” drive has now shifted it focus to donating to the local domestic violence shelter. After speaking with…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to and put out a fire in the area of 4400 North Hitt Road Wednesday morning. The fire at the trailer home…

UPDATE: To clarify, East Idaho Credit was not hacked but individual accounts through the credit union. The Department of Finance Director Gavin Gee…

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BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLHighland 69**Skyview, UT 78 **West Jefferson 58American Falls 56 **Salmon 48Challis 46 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL**Bonneville 40…

Single-digit temperatures and harsh winds have been hitting the area hard. While we remember to stay warm outside, we have to do the same with our…

Idaho State University’s Union Program Council hosted the 5th annual Tree Lighting Festival Tuesday. The event aims to bring a “home…

World AIDS Day is held on Dec. 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for…

The dangers of space heaters are especially concerning this time of year. With temperatures hitting below freezing people are either taking out their…

A Pocatello man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and destruction of government…

Are you feeling charitable? Well it’s Giving Tuesday, a day promoting donating to charities. This is a national movement following Black Friday…

The D93 school board is holding two public meetings this week to talk about alternative schedules to help with overcrowding. The first meeting is…

Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen was not happy about an armored vehicle being taken away from his office Monday morning. The vehicle was taken by…

For more than 20 years, Dawn Lloyd or “Grandma Dawn” has shaped the parks and recreation in Shelley. “There were no organized…

Tuesday is World AIDS Day, and there are several events throughout the community. Breaking Boundaries, a local non-profit is hosting a quilt panel…

A Pocatello man was sentenced Tuesday to three weekends in jail for stealing money from the Fort Hall Sage Hill Casino. Cory Hugues, 44, pleaded…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 26-year-old Zachary Jacobson for aggravated battery after he pushed a woman out of a moving vehicle on Monday. Jacobson…