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 of 2015 KIC Texas accepted the case of the missing child DeOrr Kunz, Jr., who went missing from a campground near Leadore, Idaho in July of 2015. There has been much speculation

While House Bill 494 has been easily going through the Idaho Statehouse, first by unanimously passing a legislative panel and then being approved by the House, Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen has his reservations. The bill would reduce minor in possession of alcohol and minor consuming alcohol charges to infractions from misdemeanors on the first

Law enforcement officers in Idaho Falls and Bonneville County are investigating three armed robberies from Saturday through Monday. Idaho Falls Police have arrested two teenage boys for robbery after a short pursuit early Monday morning. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says one of the teenagers involved in this case is also a suspect in a

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 not seeking re-election because of family concerns. “Other people should have the opportunity to serve in the Idaho Legislature, ” he said. Bateman represents District 33 seat B in Idaho Falls.

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. The owner of a family counseling service in Pocatello said the reason suicide rates are so high is because people don’t realize that there are programs out there to help. Those

Kids in Pocatello have more help to get their homework assignments done. Marshall Public Library added two new computers, giving them four that are homework only. The computers have basic school-related programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Each computer also has internet access. The homework computers are set aside for students 17 and

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 at the County Corner Market. Idaho Falls Police have arrested two teenage boys for robbery after a short pursuit early Monday morning. The 15-year-old boy and the 13-year-old boy were both

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 members of the 124th Fighter Wing based at Gowen Field will depart for the Middle East this spring and summer as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The mission will

Steven Dalling announced his candidacy for the Jefferson County Prosecutor Monday morning. Dalling says he was the first candidate to officially file his candidacy in the county. Dalling was born and raised in southeast Idaho. He is an alumni of Ricks College/BYU-Idaho and the University of Idaho College of Law. His professional experience includes a

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday morning that one of the suspects in the robbery of the Country Corner Market was arrested early Monday morning after they robbed a second store. Sgt. Bryan Lovell confirmed that one of the two juveniles involved in a robbery at the Stinker Store on 1st street in

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 were all part of the freestyle events. With fresh snow coming down, snowboarders and skiers strapped in to compete in events like big air, best trick and boarder cross.

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 recovering at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Both are in fair condition as of Sunday night. The accident happened at the Macks Inn areaon Upper Teton Ave. People in Island Park and around Eastern

Idaho Falls police say they have a suspect in custody for the armed robbery that happened at a gas station Saturday morning. Police arrested 36-year-old Jeremy K. Hoyle for robbery in connection to Saturday morning’s robbery of the Phillips 66 gas station at 17th and Rollandet. According to police, the store clerk told officers Hoyle

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 their phones to talk, connect on social networks, email, listen to music, get their news and text message. BYU-Idaho student Kambira Amidan said she see’s her

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 to switch over from private ownership. “Golf, it’s a special kind of challenge,” said assistant golf pro, Beau HoskinsOver time the sport of golf has declined; there are more

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 the Big Springs Bridge in Island around 8:30 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, he left several young campers at their camp to search a 57-year-old snowmobiler from their party. The

First Place Finishers: 5A 106- Darrick Stacey of Bonneville 5A 132- Konnor Cordingley of Highland 5A 152- Donivan Banks of Bonneville 5A 170- Jared Bird of Bonneville 5A 182- Tucker Leavitt of Highland 4A 98- Joshua Gallup of Skyview 4A 132- Lane Hunt of Blackfoot 3A 98- Destin Summers of Snake River 3A 106- Caleb

Update: Police have released the picture of the suspect who robbed the Phillips 66 Gas Station Saturday morning in Idaho Falls. A second armed robbery happened at the Wells Fargo on 17th Street a couple hours later. Police haven’t released too many details on it yet, or if it’s related to the robbery at the

More businesses are on the rise in Pocatello, which means more construction popping up around town. Bringing in options and more revenue for the city. One of the businesses coming about is Hobby Lobby. Construction is still underway for the building, but workers there really emphasized on the size of the place. Zen Stewart says

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 Fremont County Sheriff’s Office received a call that three children had been buried under snow that had slid off a cabin roof on Upper Teton Ave.,in the Mack’s

Idaho state university is revising its mission statement and core themes. It received approval by idaho’s state board of education on February 18th in boise. After their annual report, the board found that core themes in the mission were correct,it’s just the language inside the themes needed clarification. The opportunity to make changes was available

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 initiative Friday. Students participated in a full day of hands-on activities and laboratory tours, interacted with research scientists and nuclear engineers and learned about science, technology, engineering and math careers

Two Jackson Hole Firefighters were injured Friday during fire suppression efforts at a structure fire in Wilson, Wyoming. At 7:07 this morning, emergency crews responded to 3700 Tucker Ranch Road for a structure fire in a home under construction. First responders to the fire found a two story unoccupied home on fire with smoke and

A minor earthquake struck near Jackson Wyoming, Friday afternoon. TheUnited States Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.1 quake hit around 4 p.m. The quake was centered about 18 miles east of the Town of Jackson, in the Gros Ventre Range. The quake’s epicenter was about 3 miles deep.

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 will remain on the DISH channel lineup. KIFI management is grateful for your patience and understanding as the companies have been negotiating.

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport Director Craig Davis four F-16’s from Buckley Air Force Base in Denver made a fuel stop in Idaho Falls on their way to an undisclosed location for military

Joanne Christofferson has been sentenced to jail for 5 years fixed and 5 years indeterminate for vehicular manslaughter. Christofferson appeared in court Friday morning.Christofferson was found guilty of vehicular manslaughter in the death of Staci Shryock, 44, in a crash on US Highway 30 that occurred in Pocatello on May 29, 2015. Idaho State Police

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 24-year-old Lorena Ocampo-Garcia on a warrant for aggravated battery stemming from an ongoing investigation where a 3 year old boy was injured. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office the investigation began on February 23 when the 3 year old boy was taken to Easter Idaho Regional Medical

Update: The driver who was killed in the accident has been identified asRonald Cardwell, 36, of Rancho Santa Fe, California. His family has been notified. Original story: One person died in an accident on Highway 20 between Ashton and Island Park, Thursday evening. Idaho State Police say just before 6:30 p.m., 36-year-old Matthew A. Martin,

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 worst of the flames were beaten down by workers by the time firefighters arrived. Workers were not stranded on the roof as initially reported. Original Story: Firefighting

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 to former ABC newsman, Ted Koppel, who has researched the topic and written a book called ‘Lights Out.’ “If someone succeeds in taking down one of our power grids, and

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 43**Snake River 57 1A DIV. 1 TOURNAMENT**Grace 66 Butte County 58 **Oakley 45 Raft River 44 1A DIV. 2 TOURNAMENT**North Gem 36 Clark County 41 **Carey 62 Richfield 47

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department are searching for a wanted man, 30-year-old Joey Dunaway. Dunaway is wanted on several felony and misdemeanor warrants. Dunaway was spotted in a vehicle in the area of Hoopes and Parkwood, Thursday afternoon. He attempted to flee and crashed into another vehicle at that intersection.

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 Lines general manager Donavan Harrington said those numbers will only hold true if drivers pay attention to the safety warnings on a bus. Bus companies try to design the

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 more space in the jail. Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries said with several jails having an overcrowding problem, he wants to be prepared. “What’s important about doing

Ammon city leaders met with a Bonneville Conty judge Thursday morning, asking for permission to move forward with their Fiber Optic network proposal. This would be one of the first fiber optic systems in the United States to be operated as a municipal utility. City leaders have been working on the proposal since 2008. “We’re

The American Red Cross hosted a luncheon Thursday to honor local heroes. The East Idaho Real Heroes awards brought together community leaders, corporations, first responders, and emergency personnel. Eleven awards were handed out to those individuals who demonstrated an act of heroism. With each award given came a story explaining the act of kindness. For

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 city sanitation department has trash containers that community members can reserve. They have 3-yard or 17-yard sizes. People can put their unwanted items in the boxes and the city picks them

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 Meridian campus. ————– With approval from the State Board of Education, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced a new public-private partnership today to create Idaho’s first four-year medical school at Idaho

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, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. NPG OF IDAHO (THE “STATION”) MAY CHANGE AND/OR THE TERMS OF THE CONTEST WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. Sports Line Stumper Contest (hereafter

It’s back to the beginning for Bonneville School District 93. The district will be opening the application process for construction companies to build a new high school. This comes after D93 learned the initial construction company of choice didn’t meet state requirements, and the second construction company of choice had application problems. “We want to

With the Idaho Republican primary March 8th, the election offices are already getting a number of calls from confused voters. The election office at the Bannock County Court House provides maps with the counties divided up into precincts to determine where you’ll be voting. “The biggest concern is having to affiliate with the party in

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 in the area are happy about the construction but say more needs to be done to Lincoln Road. “I can remember that bridge ever since I can remember you

BOYS DISTRICT H.S. BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 CHAMPIONSHIPShelley 41**South Fremont 39 2A DISTRICT 6 CHAMPIONSHIPWest Jefferson 38**Firth 52 **Soda Springs 42 West Side 40 1A DIV. 2 TOURNAMENTCHAMPIONSHIPRichfield 48**Dietrich 80 Lighthouse Christian 54**Carey 62 WYOMING BOYS BASKETBALL**Star Valley 74 Green River 30

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 felonies were filed. The bulk of the felonies, 496, stem from drug-related crimes. So far this year 207 felonies have been filed, up from 179 in 2015. Bannock County

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 don’t want the service. “We’re asking the judge to rule on a new financing mechanism that we designed that would allow the citizens of Ammon a choice,” said Brian

It claims more than 40,000 lives every year. More than war, murder and natural disasters combined. It’s suicide. But Idaho suicide prevention groups are working on a plan to try to lower that number. They are meeting with lawmakers Thursday to propose their changes to the state suicide plan. Idaho is one of the states

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 discuss future plans to expand the park. There are several changes being considered at the meeting including expanding evening lighting, allowing park visitors to enjoy the park for more

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 State journal police had to break up an altercation involving the mascots and fans from Highland and Madison high schools during a boys basketball game at Madison High School.

At the request of the Idaho Democratic Party, the Idaho Secretary of State has agreed to fix 22 billboards that inaccurately advertise Idaho’s presidential election process. The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office contacted the IDP this week after the IDP’s lawyers delivered a letter to Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney on February 19. The

The Curlew National Grassland near Holbrook will receive $486,500 for watershed restoration work. USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie said it’s part of a $40 million federal investment for restoration of forests near growing communities. The program is designed to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat, and support

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 malfunctioning projector in one of the classrooms. Students were briefly evacuated from classrooms to the gymnasium while firefighters put out the small fire. Students returned to classes after about

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 Craig Rowland identified the driver as 26-year-old Mysty Marie McCormack. She was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seat belt. According to deputies, the vehicle

The Idaho Falls Fire Department recruits conducted a controlled house fire Tuesday. A home was donated to the recruits so they can practice fire drills and get hands on experience. Twelve recruits worked together as a team to search the home for a dummy that was made out of fire hose. James Baird, one of

The idea of making Eastern Idaho Technical College into a community college is one step closer to becoming a reality. The state House of Representatives passed legislation that creates a $5 million startup account to pay for the costs of turning the tech school into a community college. But that will only happen if area

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

Marsh Valley beats American Falls 74-56.

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

Bonneville hosted Hillcrest for the boys basketball civil war game, but fall to the Knights 64-48.

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 free of charge. Colleen O’Hara-Epperly started Pocatello Helping Hands on the eve of 2016. She started it after seeing the success of her other page, Bannock County Pet Lost

5A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENTHighland 61**Madison 62 **Hillcrest 64 Bonneville 48 4A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENT**Pocatello 62 Preston 49 Blackfoot 47**Rigby 61 3A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENTAmerican Falls 56**Marsh Valley 74 1A DIV. 1 TOURNAMENTChallis 48**Butte County 76 1A DIV. 2 TOURNAMENTSho-Ban 58**North Gem 73 Clark County 40**Rockland 56 Carey 46**Community School 32

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 neutered.” That’s what world spay day on Tuesday was all about. The goal: to raise awareness about getting your pets fixed. The biggest benefit to having animals spayed and neutered is to control

Saving money can be hard to do. But this week for “America Savings Week,” finance leaders in Pocatello want to encourage you to save money. – Reduce debt and build wealth. Public Relations Manager of the Idaho Central Credit Union, Laura Smith says creating a budget and putting money away can help you save and

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 their brain. And if you think it’s too difficult to learn the champion of the third and fourth grade group says anyone can play chess. “It’s pretty easy if

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 County Jail pending arraignment on the charge. Power County Sheriff’s office says they are still interviewing the victim and the investigation of the case is ongoing.

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 Center early Tuesday morning. Henninger was driving on the 300 block of St. Clair Road when he failed to execute a turn and crashed into the canal and a cement bridge structure. Henninger was

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 finishing the race alongside her five other dog siblings. Her name is Belle. Belle lost her sight a little more than a year ago from

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 County Jail for felony possession of a controlledsubstance, felony possession of a schedule II drug, possession of a schedule III drug, drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, petty theft and a Bonneville County warrant.

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 Bill 4441 proposes to transfer operation of air traffic services from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to a private non-profit corporation. The goal of the bill is to reauthorize and

The Idaho Falls School District has selected Bateman-Hall as general contractor for its high school redesign project. Bateman-Hall recently served as construction manager for $53 million in District 91 bond projects, including the construction of four new elementary schools, the renovation of Compass Academy, Emerson Alternative High School, and updates to Skyline and Idaho Falls

Jefferson County Commissioners signed a resolution Monday that will make the county prosecutor’s office a full-time position. The action takes effect in the next elected term beginning in 2017. The commission did not set the prosecutor’s salary. That will be negotiated in cooperation with the new prosecutor in January. The board also decided not to

Rigby attorney Ashley Graham has announced that she will be a candidate for Jefferson County prosecuting attorney in 2016. Graham is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the University of Idaho. She has worked as a deputy prosecutor in Bannock County for the last five and a half years. During that time Graham

Joel Lovstedt, the administrator of Connor Academy in Chubbuck, said he likes the “flexibility” the charter school bill on teacher contracts provides. It’s that “flexibility” that has many education stakeholders concerned, though. On Monday in a 22-13 vote, Idaho’s Senate passed a bill that would let charter schools draft teacher contracts without needing approval from

February is teen domestic violence awareness month. One in three teens will experience some form of abuse. That’s according to the Family Services Alliance in Pocatello. The alliance said the biggest cause of teen domestic violence is jealousy. It can be hard to determine whether it’s just a natural part of the relationship, or whether

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 updated because the sign industry has been changing as technology grows. The proposed changes are trying to standardize the electronic sign operations through out the city. The current

School District 93 officials say tests performed by the Department of Environmental Quality show it was the make and model of the drinking fountain causing the traces of lead found in the water. The safety director for the district John Pymm said all the other tests “indicate there’s no problem anywhere else in the building.”

A meeting was held Monday to discuss groundwater reduction across the Eastern Snake Plain. The proposal looks to reduce groundwater usage by an average of 12.5 percent this year. Thousands of acres of farmland will be idled due to these water reductions. The Recharge Development Corporation organized a symposium for all interested entities that will

Attorney Paul Butikofer announced Monday that he will be a candidate for Jefferson County Prosecutor. Butikofer is a Rigby native and a graduate of Boise State University and the University of Idaho. He has served as a public defender in Canyon, Jefferson and Fremont counties, and as a deputy prosecutor in Fremont and Canyon counties.

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. According to the Lemhi County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, Heather D. Elam faces one charge of first degree murder. The prosecuting attorney’s office also filed a court notice stating that they

Update: The victim in the landslide has been identified as30 year old Ernesto Rodriguez-Becerra, from Jackson. Rodriguez-Becerra was killed in an avalanche in Wyoming after stepping onto a cornice in an out-of-bounds area at Grand Targhee Resort. Original story: The Bridger Teton Avalanche Center says the man clicked out of his bindings and went under

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 pellet gun Sunday afternoon. Worsham of San Jose, Calif., was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers responded to the 400 block of West 19th Street around 3 p.m. for

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 quit when you’re a skater,” said co-owner Travis Thomas. Unlike other sports, skate boarding is a game of individuality. “As you see in here, everyone rides differently,” said co-owner Mike Deford.

Marshall Public Library in Pocatello has more than just books to get people interested in the arts. It brought back their “Music in the Library” event on Saturday. The music at the library wasn’t your typical everyday music you might hear on the radio. It was folk music, which Jeff and Amy Howard love to

Members of the Unitarian Church gathered Sunday to share a message about the importance of diversity. They unveiled a bannor that read “black lives matter.” Minister Lyn Cameron said the church understands the injustices that black people go through. “Black lives matter because we understand that for a very long time in our country we

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 that represent “clean.” But it’s not the process of cleaning, it’s the state of actually being clean. “I’ve been in the cleaning business for 60 years. I want

Here are the scores of Idaho State’s contests on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Men’s Basketball @ Cedar City, UtahIdaho State 89Southern Utah 71ISU: Telfair: 31 points Women’s Basketball @ Pocatello, IdahoIdaho State 64Southern Utah 47ISU: Blair: 18 points Softball @ Santa Clara, CaliforniaIdaho State 3Cal State Fullerton 210 Innings Softball @ Santa Clara, CaliforniaSanta Clara

Here are the latest scores for the 2016 Girl’s High School Basketball Tournament. Bold scores indicate a game’s winner. Saturday’s Games 1:40 p.m. 2A ChampionshipWest Jefferson 45Soda Springs 37 3:50 p.m. 3A ChampionshipMarsh Valley 35Timberlake 62 6 p.m. 4A ChampionshipCentury 55Bishop Kelly 45 11 a.m. 3A 3rd PlaceShelley 59Teton 60 OT 11 a.m. 2A 3rd

Honeybee populations continue to decline, and without them the world wouldn’t be the same. “A third of your produce in your grocery store would disappear without bees, and another third would be markedly reduced without bees,” said beekeeper Glenn Cox. These environmental factors have driven many to take up hobby beekeeping. “I enjoy seeing the

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 WYOMING BOYS SCORESCody, WY 56**Jackson Hole 53 Star Valley 43**Powell, WY 46 Big Piney 56**Wind River, WY 76 Pinedale 51**Lovell, WY 58

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 the ski slopes. It’s hard to say who was more excited — the kids or their parents, who were thrilled their children had the experience. “They don’t get to do

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 Prevention (CDC), we’re supposed to get 7 hours of sleep. It’s as simple as not watching too much t-v, staying off your cell phones before you sleep, and drinking less

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. That’s when people get a phone call where the scammers tell them they need to pay up immediately, or they’ll face fines or be arrested. Samantha

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 probation for having a relationship with a 16-year-old female student. Within the eight year probation, the judge ordered her to not come in contact with any females ages

The U.S. Department of Energy announced an agreement Thursday to support possible siting of an innovative small modular reactor project at the Idaho National Laboratory site. A site use permit was granted to Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems to support the project. “Small modular reactors are an important new step toward safe, reliable, carbon-free technology.

The Idaho Transportation Department has named Jason B. Minzghor as the new District 6 Engineer, headquartered in Rigby. Minzghor will assume leadership March 21. Minzghor has been the District 1 operations manager in Coeur D’Alene since 2013 and succeeds Kimbol Allen in the Rigby post. He was born in Calgary, Canada and raised in Coeur

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 well known olympians. Executive Director of the games Lisa Woodland says it’s all expected to bring in $6 million dollars for Pocatello. “Pocatello hotels are sold out! Athletes had to

5A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENTBonneville 40**Highland 64 Skyline 47**Madison 57 4A DISTIRCT 5-6 TOURNAMENT**Pocatello 51 Rigby 44 Century 43**Blackfoot 53 3A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENTMarsh Valley 31**Snake River 60 2A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENTRirie 46**West Jefferson 51 North Fremont 25**Firth 58 1A DIV. 2 TOURNAMENTMackay 45**Leadore 67 Sho-Ban 41**Rockland 57 **North Gem 40 Clark County 33

Eighty Chinese high school musicians and dancers are in Idaho Falls this week as part of a cultural exchange. At the Extreme Ballroom studios Wednesday night the two groups rehearsed for a big show this weekend. It was a different experience for the performers to be in a rehearsal where the choreographers instructions were translated

Changes are coming to Pocatello Regional Transit’s bus routes. Thursday night the Pocatello City Council approved a series of changes to PRT’s bus service. StartingMarch 21, buses will run along five core routes instead of seven. The changes come after PRT was asked by the Council to explore options at reducing department expenses. In the

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 Future in Technology. Your Future in Technology (FIT) is a partnership between Bannock County, ISU and the Idaho National Laboratory. The goal is to get more students to study technical degrees.