Month: January 2016

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLShelley 26**Firth 55 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLIdaho Falls 49**Hillcrest 65 Skyline 35**Madison 61 **Century 47 Blackfoot 32 **Highland 56Bonneville 45 Rigby 28**Preston 30 **Ririe 56Aberdeen 42 **Challis 53Salmon 44 Butte County 45**West Jefferson 51 **Castleford 69Rockland 59

About a dozen Old Town Pocatellans gathered Wednesday to hear what the city’s ideas are regarding the Portneuf River Vision Study. Only Old Town residents were invited to come to the first public input meeting for the year. The city is currently working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make changes to enhance

A December proposal by the Idaho Fish and Game to build a new boat ramp on the Teton River just off 3000 W has nearby homeowners concerned. “There’s about 25 families that are right adjacent to the river,” said Julie Coray, one of several concerned homeowners. “Our biggest concern is the proximity that this boat

Sheriff Loren Nielsen visited the Gate City Rotary Club at the Clarion Inn Tuesday to get more people on board with the proposed jail bond. He has no plan B with needing to expand the Bannock County Jail he says. The jail has been overcrowded for some time, and if it doesn’t expand soon, a

On Tuesday just before 1:00 p.m. the Teton County Communication Center received a call from a community member that stated he had observed an avalanche on Pyramid Peak just south of Jensen Canyon and was concerned that someone may have been caught in the slide. At the time of the call Teton County Sheriff’s Office

It’s that time of year when deep, car-damaging potholes are popping up around town. “It was good one week, and, like, within the space of the week and a half, that whole road just fell apart,” said Daren Yancey, who owns Eden Valley Food and Firearms along U.S. 91 in Shelley. “Just makes it tough

The city of Blackfoot is proposing an annexation of properties. Businesses that would be annexed are near the intersection of Highway 39 and Highway 26, West to the intersection of Highway 26 and West Collins Road. It also covers the area on both sides of Groveland Road Right-of-Way, from intersection with State Highway 26 to

In recent years, United Way’s “ALICE” has reduced Idaho’s percentage of poverty by offering financial assistance to families and individuals having a hard time with basic housing finances. According to Executive Director of Pocatello’s United Way, Margaret Ganyo, in 2013, over 100,000 households were eligible for assistance through ALICE. She says the project is designed

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced it will build a new gondola in time for the 2016/2017 ski season. Construction of the Sweetwater Gondola will begin this spring. The gondola will be located between the Bridger Gondola and Tweewinot High Speed Quad. A mid-station will be located approximately one third of the way up the

Rocky Mountain Power is proposing to raise rates by .6 percent to help pay for energy efficiency programs. The company already charges a 2.1 percent charge to promote energy efficiency and programs that reduce overall electrical use to save customers money. Because participation has been high, Rocky Mountain Power says it has invested more in

The Idaho Fish and Game Department reports wildlife are still in good condition on upper Snake River winter ranges. There are no winter feeding operations underway. Most deer, elk, antelope and moose are still finding forage. However, some are continuing to seek out stored hay throughout the region. Landowners are being encouraged to move hay

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Tanner R. Holley for burglary on Sunday afternoon. Holley of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers responded to Walmart, 500 S. Utah Ave., around 2:26 p.m. for a report of a theft. Holley had been making fraudulent returns to the store. He would

The Idaho Falls Zoo received an unexpected gift over the holidays. Zoo staff were surprised to learn a female Bactrian camel was pregnant when the baby suddenly started to come. On the afternoon of November 16, 2015, a zookeeper in the area noticed the adult female Bactrian camel acting a little differently. “She was laying

Recent storms have given a boost to Wyoming’s mountain snowpack, but it remains well below average. Figures released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the amount of water stored in drainage basins across the Cowboy State is at 80 percent of the long-term average. The Tongue and Powder River basins have been hit the

The veteran Utah police officer who was shot to death over the weekend was working overtime to pay for his cancer treatments when he encountered a fugitive who went missing from a drug rehab center for parolees, officials said. Unified police officer Douglas Scott Barney, 44, had been on the force 18 years when he

Well over 100 people gathered at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Idaho Falls to learn more about different faiths, and each other. The interfaith rally was organized by Dr. Fahim Rahim, a kidney doctor and Muslim, who wants to “reclaim the narrative of true American spirit which is about freedom and mutual respect and

For MLK Day this year, Idaho State University called on the community to take a more active approach to honor the civil rights leader. Around 1 p.m., ISU students, faculty and staff and Pocatello community members kicked off the MLK celebrations loud on the streets. The crowd got quieter when they got to the Stephens

The Bonneville Education Foundation received 56 applications during its grant season and they were able to award more than $11,700 to local teachers in the Bonneville School District. The 56 applications set a new record for the foundation. “In every case these teachers will be able to accomplish very well thought-out, specific classroom instruction goals

Reading scores at Fort Hall Elementary School have drastically improved over the last, according to Blackfoot school district officials. They say it’s all because of excellent teachers and a new reading curriculum. It’s also helped students develop a more positive attitude toward learning. “We started the reading mastery program, and it was so awesome, because

The Museum of Idaho is going prehistoric, welcoming “Hatching the Past: The Search for Dinosaur Eggs and Babies” exhibit. The exhibit gives Idahoans the opportunity to get a glimpse of how the huge giants got their start. The exhibit includes interactive play areas for children to dig up fossils and cast models. “It’s a special

Alta, Wyoming rancher Leland Christensen will be a republican candidate for Congress this year. Christensen is a former Teton County deputy sheriff, Teton County commissioner, and current State Senator. Christensen said he hopes to succeed Cynthia Lummis in Wyoming’s lone seat in the United States House of Representatives. “I cannot stand idly by and watch

A skier has gotten his gun back after he crashed at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and lost his weapon. The resort says the man got his gun back after he called to say he had misplaced it. According to the Jackson Hole News and Guide he man broke no Wyoming law or resort rules,

Officials say the elk population in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park and southern Montana is stable after dropping over the past few years. The Northern Yellowstone Cooperative Wildlife Working Group counted 4,900 elk in the region this winter. That’s up from last year’s count of 4,840 elk, but still down sharply from the

Due to severe winter conditions, the city of Idaho Falls has a snow proclamation in place. The order makes it mandatory for all city residents and businesses to move vehicles off the streets during designated times. Most of roadways were empty Sunday, except for snowplows that were busy clearing rural areas. Casey Davenport’s husband plows

The City of Idaho Falls is declaring a snow alert effective Sunday , Jan. 17. Allcity residents and businesses are encouraged to move vehicles off the streets as quickly as possible.Under City Ordinance Title 9, Chapter 5 any vehicle left on the streets in violation of the ordinance may be towed immediately and stored at

Boys Basketball- South Fremont- 39 Firth- 36 Idaho Falls- 69 Blackfoot- 53 Ririe- 81 Salmon- 53 Snake River 61, Sugar-Salem 41 West Jefferson 56, North Fremont 55 Hillcrest-58 Shelley- 37 Minico-53 Pocatello- 49 Girls Basketball: Rockland-56 Clark County- 43 Teton 54, Firth 33

The Idaho State Football team has announced Matt Troxel as the new offensive coordinator a day after Sheldon Cross announced he was leaving the program. Rob Phenicie has also been promoted to Assistant Head Coach for the Offense. Troxel was the wide receivers and special coach in 2012 and in 2013 he coached the Offensive

According to Your Health Idaho, Super Sign-Up Saturday took place Saturday for individuals and families looking for affordable health providers statewide. Your Health Idaho made agents and brokers open to assist from 12p.m. to 5p.m. for anyone who needed an aid with enrollment. Statewide providers are listed on their website that are available to you

Private investigators looking into the disappearance 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr say he could have been accidentally or intentionally killed. Klein Investigations and Consulting, said Saturday in a news release that it ruled out forced abduction and a wild animal attack beyond a reasonable doubt. The boy was last seen on July 10 at his family’s

The latest developments as Iran and world powers prepare to implement a landmark deal reached last year to curb Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions (all times local). 5:30 p.m. U.S. and Iranian officials say Iran is releasing four detained Iranian-Americans in exchange for seven Iranians held or charged in

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLMarsh Valley 48**Teton 52 Sugar-Salem 37**Filer 49 Grace 33**Challis 42 Mackay 44**Leadore 56 Jackson Hole 47**Evanston, WY 65 **Star Valley 56 Pinedale, WY 48 **Big Piney 52Thermopolis, WY 45 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL **Bonneville 48 Idaho Falls 44 Madison 42**Hillcrest 60 Preston 34**Century 60 Blackfoot 37**Pocatello 51 **Highland 57Skyline 44 South Fremont 21**Sugar-Salem 65

Louis Kraml, chief executive officer of Bingham Memorial Hospital for more than 15 years, has resigned. This comes after Local News 8 broke the story that under Kraml’s administration, the hospital filed a lawsuit against three of its board members. The hospital was granted dismissal of the suit, which claimed three board members served after

If you’re wondering why many residential streets haven’t been plowed yet in Idaho Falls, it’s because there needs to be a snow proclamation to do that. The department directors meet with elected officials who then make the decision to issue a proclamation. When that happens, there are city-wide parking restrictions to make plowing easier. Public

Two companies have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to further develop advanced nuclear reactor designs. The awards include a multi-year cost share of up to $80 million for both companies. The companies, X-energy and Southern Company will support work to address key technical challenges to the design, construction, and operation of next

The City Council are asking residents to chime in on the Portneuf River Vision Study. It’s designed to identify possible changes and explore future opportunities for small river running through Gate City. During the Jan. 14 study session with City Council meeting, Science and Environmental Division Manager Hannah Sanger provided a presentation of the river’s

Rocky Mountain Power has agreed to sell a section of its service territory to Idaho Falls Power. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is taking public comments on the proposal through January 29. The joint agreement would transfer the Fielding Cemetery property at 4800 S. Yellowstone Highway for just under $50,000. The transfer includes Rocky Mountain

Bingham Memorial CEO Louis Kraml resigned from his post following a closed door board meeting Thursday night. For now, Jeff Daniels will be the acting CEO. New board members were also appointed to the hospital board, their names were not released. Bingham Memorial Hospital, Inc. filed a complaint in court questioning the actions of its

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issues an air quality advisory and burn ban for the Salmon area. Air quality in the area is currently considered in the unhealthy for sensitive groups category. It is recommended that elderly people, small children and those with respiratory illnesses limit their outdoor exposure. Most will not be

Idaho Falls Police arrested 28-year-old Juan C. Gonzalez for a crime against nature following an investigation into a sexual assault reported on Tuesday. Gonzalez of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, Gonzalez sexually assaulted a 31-year-old male in the early morning hours on Tuesday. The incident,

Update: Air quality conditions in Franklin County have improved thanks to new weather patterns. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the wood burning ban and air quality advisory for the county. Original story: An air quality advisory and wood burning ban have been issued for the Franklin County area due to elevated pollutant

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Skyline 67Bonneville 61 Hillcrest 65**Highland 77 **Madison 59Idaho Falls 48 Century 49**Pocatello 57 Prestonn 61**Rigby 71 F/OT **Blackfoot 47Shelley 45 South Fremont 32**Snake River 39 Marsh Valley 57**Soda Springs 63 **Bear Lake 59Aberdeen 53 **Butte County 71 Mackay 28 Salmon 40**West Jefferson 69 **Firth 65 North Fremont 48

“It turned into a blizzard and it was hard to see snow coming down everywhere,” said Nathan Furukawa. Furukawa has lived in Idaho his whole life. Every year it snows. “It’s pretty normal but every year everyone has a hard time adjusting to the slick roads so you gotta watch out for more than just

Skyline High School held their 11th annual Souper Bowl food drive assembly on Thursday. The drive started at the beginning of January, canned goods along with money donations will be collected until the end of January. Thee high schools are competing in the Souper Bowl, Skyline High, Idaho Falls and Campus high school. The winning

Dr. Fahim Rahim met with the Pocatello Rotary Club Thursday to discuss his efforts to help curb Polio in Pakistan. He and his brother, Naeem, own and operate the Idaho Kidney Institute with offices in Pocatello, Blackfoot, and Idaho Falls. Fahim is also the founder of the JRM Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that

For the full story, tune into KIDK Eyewitness News at 5:30 and Local News 8 at 6. Sarah Anderson started having symptoms about 10 years ago when she found out it was rheumatoid arthritis she wasn’t sure if she’d ever dance again. “Even if I’m in a little bit of pain at the time for

Broulim’s grocery store held its grand opening on Thursday morning. They grand opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The parking lot was full and shoppers made their way in to shop. Chad Stapley said, he enjoys the different varieties of food that Broulim’s offers. “I think the options are great,” he said “I like

The Idaho National Laboratory would be the center of a major new nuclear energy research initiative if legislation being introduced by Senator Mike Crapo becomes law. A bi-partisan companion bill cleared the U.S. House sub-committee on Science, Space, and Technology this week. The Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act (NEICA) would require the Department of Energy

Grand Teton National Park welcomed a record number of visitors last year. Park officials tallied 4.6 million visits in 2015, an 8.2 percent increase from the previous record of 4.3 million visits set in 2014. The biggest increases came in September and October, when visitation went up 18 percent and 12 percent, respectively, from the

Olympic gold medalist skier Picabo Street has been charged with assault and domestic violence after authorities say she pushed her father down the stairs in a Utah home in December. Charging documents show Street told police she locked her 76-year-old father in the basement of a Park City house after pushing him and then called

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLNorth Gem 62**Sho-Ban 46 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL**Madison 63Bonneville 60 Idaho Falls 53**Highland 57 Pocatello 34**Preston 44 **Century 47 Rigby 45 F/OT **Hillcrest 77Skyline 59 **Teton 62South Fremont 48 Shelley 24**Sugar-Salem 54 **Snake River 59 American Falls 29 Aberdeen 28**Soda Springs 65 **West Side 49Bear Lake 18 **Marsh Valley 62 Malad 41 Firth 47**Ririe

The record-breaking Powerball lottery has given many around the nation “lottery fever.” While for most the lottery is harmless fun, it could be harmful for people with gambling addictions. With the Powerball reaching $1.5 billion by Wednesday’s drawing, KJ’s in Malad turned from a gas station convenience store to a lottery ticket factory. For most,

The record-breaking Powerball lottery has given many around the nation “lottery fever.” While for most the lottery is harmless fun, it could be harmful for people with gambling addictions. With the Powerball reaching $1.5 billion by Wednesday’s drawing, KJ’s in Malad turned from a gas station convenience store to a lottery ticket factory. For most,

Replace it or be forced to shut down. That’s what the Bingham Crisis Center in Blackfoot faced at the end of the year when its furnace went out. But the surrounding community wasn’t about to let that happen. You can call the $4,500 and the advanced installation – a belated Christmas miracle. The Bingham Crisis

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Wednesday the Idaho Falls Police Department announced the passing of recently retired K-9, Zeke. In a Facebook post the department says Zeke died Tuesday from old age. The department issued the following statement: “It’s with great sadness that we report that our recently retired K-9, Zeke, passed away yesterday. He will forever be remembered as

President Obama declared January as National Stalking Awareness Month. In 2013, he signed the reauthorization of the “Violence Against Women Act.” It was a groundbreaking law that recognizes stalking as a crime, providing more resources to victims. Executive Director of Pocatello’s Family Services Alliance Sarah O’Banion says turning to local law enforcement is obviously key,

Hobby Lobby is coming to Chubbuck. In a post on the Pine Ridge Mall’s Facebook page the mall says it’s thrilled to announce that Hobby Lobby is coming. The store is expected to open sometime this fall. The post also included the following statement from Hobby Lobby: “We believe Hobby Lobby will bring a very

Staff members at the Museum of Idaho are gearing up for an all-new exhibit that brings the smallest of archaic reptilian animals into the big spotlight: a new exhibit on baby dinosaurs. “Our new exhibit is called Hatching the Past,” said Claire Smith, the museum curator. “There’s some very unique displays. Perhaps some things that

Supporters of the “Add the Words” campaign rallied on Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls at noon today to openly voice their opinion to locals and the state Legislature. “We want to let our legislators know that we want an ‘Add the Words’ bill passed, and that it’s something important to us,” said Elizabeth Cogliati, the

Over the last several decades there has been a significant increase in antibiotic usage across the United States. In many cases antibiotics are administered needlessly or continued when no longer necessary. “I think a lot of times we go to the doctor’s office as parents or patients, we’re not happy unless we walk out with

Idaho Fish and Game wardens are seeking the public’s help to track down a poacher who killed a deer illegally. On Sunday, January 10th conservation officers observed a location where a deer was illegally killed and taken. Officers were able to follow a blood trail that dripped from the poacher’s vehicle for 7.1 miles before

A 19 year-old will serve at least 3 years in prison after two felony counts of assault to an officer and batter or assault to an officer. Colton Copeland’s lawyer explained in court Tuesday the teen has been in and out of custody throughout his life since age seven. According to Judge Greg Moeller, Copeland

Idaho Falls Police arrested 23-year-old Nathan D. Barney for felony eluding after he failed to stop for police early Wednesday morning. Barney of St. Anthony was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to police reports, officers attempted to stop a red Pontiac Grand Am for a traffic violation at Skyline and Broadway around 2:30

The data for the Idaho Risk Behavior Survey was gathered with the cooperation of the Idaho school districts and students and serves to provide state agencies, schools and communities with an overview of the health status and risk behavior of adolescent youth in Idaho. This information is critical when it comes to decision making, program

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLRigby 56**Blackfoot 61 Idaho Falls 62**Hillcrest 64 Bonneville 29**Madison 77 Century 31**Preston 59 **Highland 68 Skyline 40 Teton 42**Snake River 51 **West Jefferson 52South Fremont 46 **Clark County 72Lima, MT 36 **Butte County 64 Challis 45 **Raft River 40Oakley 39 Mackay 32**Watersprings 52 **Carey 36 Camas County 31 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLClark County 33**Lima,

In his State-of-the-State address, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter discussed increasing cybersecurity for the Gem State. “Our task force is working to identify what more the state can do to detect vulnerabilities, prevent cyber attacks, mitigate damages, and educate the people of Idaho on how to fight this global tool of crime and terror,” said Governor

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo issued the following in response to the President’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight,President Obama used his final State of the Union address to outline his vision and priorities for our country. But again, he continues to pursue more growth in government and more unrestrained spending. I have disagreed with many

The Idaho Falls Police Department is issuing a warning to the community regarding a scam specifically targeting those living in Idaho Falls. In a press release Tuesday IFPD said officers recently took a report from someone after a call from someone claiming they had an outstanding warrant. The caller told the person they could clear

Aaron Seaton appeared in front of a judge Tuesday for one felony count of rape to a victim under the age of 16. The jury trial set for Feb. 4th is now Feb. 3rd, this is to give the trial ample time. According to court documents, Keith A. Strawn took his 14 year-old daughter out

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the road rage case that happened over the weekend. Law enforcement officials say it happens all the time, and sometimes over the littlest things. “They’ve stepped back, and taken a breath, and looked at it.” Sgt. Bryan Lovell from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said. “And go

Criminals in America’s farm country are turning to an old crime, cattle rustling. But for Idaho ranchers, cattle theft isn’t a tall tale. Cattle rancher Scott Rigby said a single calf can be sold for $1,000. When a cow goes missing or disappears, a state brand inspector is called in. They are responsible for records

Idaho State University recently purchased new CosMed equipment by a funded award $30,000 by the ISU graduate school. This new equipment will be used for research projects for students to test human performance, aerobic ability, and physical fitness. The department was trained to use the new equipment and software by CosMed, which specializes cardiopulmonary and

A longtime St. Anthony resident and Rexburg businessman has been named the new CEO of the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Ted Austin will replace Donna Benfield, who held the position for the past 20 years. Austin will assume the office January 19, 2016. Chamber President Dr. Geoffrey Thomas said the appointment was a unanimous

Sears Holdings announced in a press release to media today that the Kmart location in Pocatello will be closing in mid-April. Until that time the store will remain open to customers. The store currently has 65 employees. All of the employees will be eligble to transfer to other Kmart or Sears locations. “Store closures are

Bond has been set at $250,000 for an Idaho Falls man arrested in Blackfoot Sunday. Blackfoot Police said an officer pulled over a vehicle near Bergner and Meridian Streets for a minor traffic offense at about 7:45 p.m.. The driver, Benito Junior Mora, 38, was wanted on a misdemeanor warrant out of Idaho Falls. After

Raymond Hye Broncho, 40, of Fort Hall, Idaho, was sentenced Tuesday to 108 months in prison for assault on an officer with a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of a firearm by a drug user, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered Broncho to serve three years

In 2015, there were 4,097,710 “visits” to Yellowstone National Park, up 16.6% from 2014, making it the highest visitation year on record. The number of “visits” is always greater than the actual number of individuals who came to the park because people may enter and leave the park repeatedly during a stay in the area.

The Pocatello Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was found lying next to his running car. According to Dianne Brush, public information officer for the Pocatello Police Department, 61-year-old Gustav Winterfeld was found dead lying next to his still running car Sunday evening. The accident occurred in the 100 block of

Update: After a full week, the Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the air quality advisory for the Salmon area. No health advisories are active at this time. Original story: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Salmon and the surrounding area. Due to high amounts of particulate matter

Bonneville County deputies deployed a taser to help them arrest Manuel Cordova, 25, at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday. According to reports, deputies initiated a traffic stop on Cordova’s vehicle in the area of Custer and McKinzie Avenue in Idaho Falls. After the deputy made contact and returned to his patrol car, Cordova fled in the vehicle.

KIFI and KIDK-TV are accepting resumes for a paid broadcast/digital sales internship. We offer real-world, hands-on experience with the goal of preparing sales candidates for full-time employment in our Idaho Falls Sales Department. This KIFI and KIDK sales internship is open to currently enrolled college/university juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to students who

KIFI and KIDK TV are accepting resumes for a paid broadcast/digital producing internship. We offer real-world, hands-on experience with the goal of preparing producer candidates for full-time employment in our Idaho Falls newsroom. The internship is open to currently enrolled college/university juniors, seniors, and graduate students; recent college/university graduates are also eligible. Preference will be

In Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s state-of-the-state address, the governor focused a significant amount of his speech on improving Idaho’s education system. One of those areas of improvement was making the Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) a community college for the eastern Idaho area. “So today I’d like to invite the people of eastern Idaho to

Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken is officially open in Sandcreek Commons. The fast-food chain is one of many businesses opening in Sandcreek Commons throughout the last year. The first Popeyes opened over 40 years ago in a New Orleans suburb Arabi. Popeyes’ menu offers various styles of fried chicken and shrimp, wraps and sandwiches, along with a

One of the world’s premiere gun manufacturers is right our backyard. The Star Valley business Freedom Arms is most known for building specialized single action revolvers. The company makes guns for hunting, collecting and competitive shooting. Bob Baker, the president of Freedom Arms, says they are not a high-volume manufacturer, but a high-quality one. “The

Gift shops in hospitals may become a thing of the past, as many of them are struggling to bring in a profit. Madison Memorial Hospital Gift Shop has closed, after its operators carefully reviewed the space and revenue. Director of Nutritional Services Kyle Loveland said,”There wasn’t a lot of foot traffic in that part of

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has made contact with the driver of the gray pickup. The case continues to be investigated. The sheriff’s office thanks the public for their help in making contact. Original story: One man was hospitalized with head injuries after a road rage fight in Bonneville County Saturday. Deputies are still

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A new survey indicates two-thirds of Idahoans support increased background checks for gun purchases, including internet and gun show sales. The survey, conducted by Dan Jones and Associates, was commissioned by Zion’s Bank for its “Idaho Politics Weekly” website. The late-December poll found that 66 percent of Idaho adults “definitely” or “probably” support increased gun

Mayor Hyrum Johnson of Driggs is trying to urge lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow all resort city food establishments to sell liquor. Century-old liquor laws keep the majority of them from selling hard liquor. The mayor and others who own restaurants say the bill needs to pass in order to keep up

A garage fire in Idaho Falls caused $10,000 in damage, according to the Idaho Falls Fire Department. The fire happened after a dog knocked over a space heater. It happened in a garage that it attached to a home on North 25th East. Wynn Whitmeyer, battalion chief with the Idaho Falls Fire Department, said this

Walmart is offering students and community members a free ride. They have teamed up with Salt Lake Express to give students and community members reliable transportation to their Walmart locations. Rexburg Walmart Manager, Mike Bullard said the reason behind the shuttle service is customers and students asked for it. “Complaints from customers saying they can’t

A report of shots fired at a Jefferson County church ledto an arrest. Michael Frandsen was booked into the Jefferson County jail after deputies received a report of shots fired at the Grant LDS chapel on E. 100 North late Friday night. The Sheriff’s Office said someone inside the church alerted dispatch that a man

Girls High School Basketball Scores: Leadore- 56 Challis- 32 Ririe- 42 West Jefferson- 43 Highland- 41 Madison- 63 Troy- 33 Prairie- 57 Century- 49 Twin Falls- 31 Raft River- 16 Aberdeen- 49 Hillcrest- 55 Rigby- 47 Boys High School Basketball Scores North Fremont- 44 Jackson, WY- 43 Troy- 49 Prairie- 72

Family of missing toddler DeOrr Kunz Jr. is trying to raise money to help pay for a private investigator. They are required to pay a one-time bill of $20,000. As of Saturday night the family has paid $7,000. DeOrr Kunz Jr. vanished from a campground near Leadore six months ago. After no answers, the family

Hundreds if not thousands of people have crowded several convenience stores Saturday for that hopeful, lucky powerball ticket. They know that Saturday night is a big night for America, as the second round of Powerball numbers will be announced. People waited patiently outside in the cold, snow-fallen weather of Top Stop and KJ’s. Some people

One in eight couples face the struggle of infertility, and it’s often a taboo. A The Idaho Fertility Center is picking up speed in Idaho Falls and they’re working to get couples the help they need to bring children into the world. Emily and Luke Hawkins have been trying to grow their family for the

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Rigby 59Century 42 Bonneville 66**Hillcrest 80 **Idaho Falls 50Highland 49 **Madison 56Skyline 53 **Shelley 49Blackfoot 42 **Preston 42Mountain Home 37 Sugar-Salem 34**Firth 35 **Snake River 40Soda Springs 31 West Jefferson 37**Teton 45 Aberdeen 62**Ririe 70 Butte County 48**North Fremont 52 Mackay 15**Rockland 58 Declo 60**Dietrich 67 **Clark County 69Leadore 32 Pinedale 46**Rawlins, WY

Ever wonder where your recycled items go that get collected curbside from your house? General Manager, Mike Kemple of Pacific Recycling gives a good insight on where and how. “Predominately most of the metal goes to coastal places such as Portland and California. Metals are then rolled up and turned into whatever that company wants