Month: February 2016

Private investigator Philip R. Klein released a statement Monday about the ongoing DeOrr Kunz, Jr. case. The statement reads as follows: In November…

While House Bill 494 has been easily going through the Idaho Statehouse, first by unanimously passing a legislative panel and then being approved by…

Law enforcement officers in Idaho Falls and Bonneville County are investigating three armed robberies from Saturday through Monday. Idaho Falls…

Rep. Linden Bateman, a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, said Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2016. Bateman said he’s…

Suicide is the second highest cause of death in Idaho. It’s an epidemic that health professionals say is continuing to spread across the state.…

Kids in Pocatello have more help to get their homework assignments done. Marshall Public Library added two new computers, giving them four that are…

Update: Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says one of the teenagers involved in this case is also a suspect in a robbery that occurred Sunday…

The Idaho Air National Guard is preparing to make its first major deployment in the U.S. led fight against the Islamic State group. More than 500…

Steven Dalling announced his candidacy for the Jefferson County Prosecutor Monday morning. Dalling says he was the first candidate to officially file…

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday morning that one of the suspects in the robbery of the Country Corner Market…

Big air and shooting zombies were just a few of the events at Pebble Creek’s freestyle day on Saturday. Sharp turns, big jumps and timed races…

Two-year-old Halle Merrill is dead after a massive snow slide in Island Park. The toddler’s seven-year-old sister and friend are still…

Idaho Falls police say they have a suspect in custody for the armed robbery that happened at a gas station Saturday morning. Police arrested…

Baylor University took a poll and found women spend a total of 10 hours on their phones a day while men spend eight hours on their phones. People use…

The Blackfoot Municipal Golf Course is opening up their first season as a city owned golf course. They’re one of the last courses in the state…

Two snowmobliers were resuced by Fremont County Search and Rescue Saturday night. A 36-year-old Idaho Falls man was stranded about 100 yards north of…

First Place Finishers: 5A 106- Darrick Stacey of Bonneville 5A 132- Konnor Cordingley of Highland 5A 152- Donivan Banks of Bonneville 5A 170- Jared…

Update: Police have released the picture of the suspect who robbed the Phillips 66 Gas Station Saturday morning in Idaho Falls. A second armed…

More businesses are on the rise in Pocatello, which means more construction popping up around town. Bringing in options and more revenue for the…

One child has died and two other are in fair condition after being buried by falling snow in Island Park, Friday evening. Just after 5 p.m., the…

Idaho state university is revising its mission statement and core themes. It received approval by idaho’s state board of education on February…

The Idaho National Laboratory had high school students from around the region come in for an event that ties in with the My Brother’s Keeper…

Two Jackson Hole Firefighters were injured Friday during fire suppression efforts at a structure fire in Wilson, Wyoming. At 7:07 this morning,…

A minor earthquake struck near Jackson Wyoming, Friday afternoon. TheUnited States Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.1 quake hit around 4 p.m.…

KIFI Local News 8 is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached with DISH Network. That means that KIFI Local News 8 newscasts and programming…

People all around Idaho Falls likely heard their arrival Friday as four F-16’s made a landing at Idaho Falls Regional Airport. According to…

Joanne Christofferson has been sentenced to jail for 5 years fixed and 5 years indeterminate for vehicular manslaughter. Christofferson appeared in…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 24-year-old Lorena Ocampo-Garcia on a warrant for aggravated battery stemming from an…

Update: The driver who was killed in the accident has been identified asRonald Cardwell, 36, of Rancho Santa Fe, California. His family has been…

Correction: A construction worker said a group of workers went to the top of the building to put out the fire after it was discovered. He said the…

Imagine life without electricity for months at a time due to an enemy cyber attack on the nation’s power grids. That threat is real according…

BOYS DISTRICT H.S. BASKETBALL5A DISTRICT 5-6 Hillcrest 53**Highland 81 4A DISTRICT 5-6**Rigby 59 Pocatello 52 3A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENTMarsh Valley…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department are searching for a wanted man, 30-year-old Joey Dunaway. Dunaway is…

Students are about 50 times more likely to arrive at school alive if they take the bus, according to the American School Bus Council. Teton Stage…

The Bannock County Jail in Pocatello has plans to expand and it’s not the only one. The Power County sheriff is also working on a plan to get…

Ammon city leaders met with a Bonneville Conty judge Thursday morning, asking for permission to move forward with their Fiber Optic network proposal.…

The American Red Cross hosted a luncheon Thursday to honor local heroes. The East Idaho Real Heroes awards brought together community leaders,…

Spring is almost here and that means spring cleaning projects. Pocatello’s Partner in Pride program can help make the job a little easier. The…

The Office of the Governor issued the following press release about a new private medical school that will be opening at the Idaho State University…

NPG OF IDAHOCONTEST RULES NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL,…

It’s back to the beginning for Bonneville School District 93. The district will be opening the application process for construction companies…

With the Idaho Republican primary March 8th, the election offices are already getting a number of calls from confused voters. The election office at…

Construction is underway for the new Lincoln Road bridge. Bonneville county says it is the worst bridge and road in the County. Some people who live…

BOYS DISTRICT H.S. BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 CHAMPIONSHIPShelley 41**South Fremont 39 2A DISTRICT 6 CHAMPIONSHIPWest Jefferson 38**Firth 52 **Soda…

Bannock County made history filing the most felonies ever in its history and it looks like history could be made again this year. In 2015, 1,233…

Ammon city leaders are moving ahead with plans to install a fiber optic network, and are hoping to do so without raising taxes for people who…

It claims more than 40,000 lives every year. More than war, murder and natural disasters combined. It’s suicide. But Idaho suicide prevention…

Some big changes may be maybe in store for Tautphaus Park. The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation are holding a meeting Wednesday evening to…

A spirited show from the mascots of two local high schools led to a brief altercation on the basketball court Tuesday evening. According to the Idaho…

At the request of the Idaho Democratic Party, the Idaho Secretary of State has agreed to fix 22 billboards that inaccurately advertise Idaho’s…

The Curlew National Grassland near Holbrook will receive $486,500 for watershed restoration work. USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a small fire in a classroom at Idaho Falls High School Wednesday morning. The fire was sparked by a…

One woman was killed when her blue Suburban went off Highway 91 at 512 North in Bingham County at around 7:05 p.m. Tuesday. Bingham County Sheriff…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department recruits conducted a controlled house fire Tuesday. A home was donated to the recruits so they can practice fire…

The idea of making Eastern Idaho Technical College into a community college is one step closer to becoming a reality. The state House of…

West Jefferson point guard Jade Skidmore named our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the…

Marsh Valley beats American Falls…

Madison hosted Highland for the 5A District Title. The Rams fell to the…

Bonneville hosted Hillcrest for the boys basketball civil war game, but fall to the Knights…

Sometimes luck just isn’t on your side and you need some help. With the help of Facebook, a Pocatello woman aims to give that help completely…

5A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENTHighland 61**Madison 62 **Hillcrest 64 Bonneville 48 4A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENT**Pocatello 62 Preston 49 Blackfoot 47**Rigby…

It’s a phrase made famous by the hit t.v. show “The Price is Right”…. “Don’t forget to have your pets spayed and…

Saving money can be hard to do. But this week for “America Savings Week,” finance leaders in Pocatello want to encourage you to save…

More than 100 students at Ucon Elementary are participating in a chess tournament, some as young as third grade. Students say it’s a way to use…

The Power County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Jared William Beck for sexual battery of a minor. Beck, 40-years-old, is being held at the Power…

Update 2:20 p.m.:Derek J. Henninger, 44-years-old, was cited for driving under the influence after being treated at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…

With the 99th ever American Dog Derby in Ashton, many dogs come into town with the goal to take home the big prize. For one dog, her goal is just…

The Idaho Falls Police arrested 37-year-old Lacy J. Moedl for multiple drug offenses Monday evening. Moedl of Rigby was booked into the Bonneville…

A new bill passed by a committee from the U.S. House of Representatives could change the way the aviation industry is operated and maintained. HR…

The Idaho Falls School District has selected Bateman-Hall as general contractor for its high school redesign project. Bateman-Hall recently served as…

Jefferson County Commissioners signed a resolution Monday that will make the county prosecutor’s office a full-time position. The action takes…

Rigby attorney Ashley Graham has announced that she will be a candidate for Jefferson County prosecuting attorney in 2016. Graham is a graduate of…

Joel Lovstedt, the administrator of Connor Academy in Chubbuck, said he likes the “flexibility” the charter school bill on teacher…

February is teen domestic violence awareness month. One in three teens will experience some form of abuse. That’s according to the Family…

Idaho falls is looking at its city sign code, as more people push for more electronic signs in downtown. City officials say the code needs to be…

School District 93 officials say tests performed by the Department of Environmental Quality show it was the make and model of the drinking fountain…

A meeting was held Monday to discuss groundwater reduction across the Eastern Snake Plain. The proposal looks to reduce groundwater usage by an…

Attorney Paul Butikofer announced Monday that he will be a candidate for Jefferson County Prosecutor. Butikofer is a Rigby native and a graduate of…

A Salmon woman has been charged with first degree murder after her six month old baby died from a methamphetamine overdose on January 14, 2015.…

Update: The victim in the landslide has been identified as30 year old Ernesto Rodriguez-Becerra, from Jackson. Rodriguez-Becerra was killed in an…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 21-year-old Phillip A. R. Worsham for aggravated assault after he threatened a 56-year-old Idaho Falls woman with a…

There’s a new indoor skate park in Idaho Falls. Skate Hard Idaho welcomes skaters of all skill levels. “You can’t figure out how to…

Marshall Public Library in Pocatello has more than just books to get people interested in the arts. It brought back their “Music in the…

Members of the Unitarian Church gathered Sunday to share a message about the importance of diversity. They unveiled a bannor that read “black…

The Museum of Clean in Pocatello wants to show you how to clean in a very, unconventional way. The museum is decorated with old and new souvenirs…

Here are the scores of Idaho State’s contests on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Men’s Basketball @ Cedar City, UtahIdaho State 89Southern Utah…

Here are the latest scores for the 2016 Girl’s High School Basketball Tournament. Bold scores indicate a game’s winner. Saturday’s…

Honeybee populations continue to decline, and without them the world wouldn’t be the same. “A third of your produce in your grocery store…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENT**Shelley 48 Teton 43 2A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENTAberdeen 24**Bear Lake 53 Soda Springs 52**West Side 62…

Through the efforts of a lot of people and organizations, special needs kids, who otherwise would not have this opportunity, got a chance to enjoy…

Obesity and other chronic conditions can be traced back to a lack of sleep or sleep disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Tax season is here and scammers are using this time of year to cash in. The biggest scam the Better Business Bureau hears about is an IRS phone scam.…

Former Malad coach Amanda Jo Ward, 35, was in court Friday morning, where the judge sentenced her to 8 years of probation and 100 hours of work…

The U.S. Department of Energy announced an agreement Thursday to support possible siting of an innovative small modular reactor project at the Idaho…

The Idaho Transportation Department has named Jason B. Minzghor as the new District 6 Engineer, headquartered in Rigby. Minzghor will assume…

The 38th annual Simplot Games began Thursday at Holt Arena. The annual sporting event has brought in over 2,000 athletes from 20 different states and…

5A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENTBonneville 40**Highland 64 Skyline 47**Madison 57 4A DISTIRCT 5-6 TOURNAMENT**Pocatello 51 Rigby 44 Century 43**Blackfoot…

Eighty Chinese high school musicians and dancers are in Idaho Falls this week as part of a cultural exchange. At the Extreme Ballroom studios…

Changes are coming to Pocatello Regional Transit’s bus routes. Thursday night the Pocatello City Council approved a series of changes to…

It may sound like an exercise program, but it’s not. A new Your Fit program launched Thursday at Idaho State University in Pocatello: Your…