Month: March 2016

Tarantulas are terrifying to a lot of people, but not for a group of students at Madison Junior High. Those students are actually raising the creepy…

In just a few short days, Democrats in Idaho will be able to cast their vote for president at the caucus Tuesday. It’s an open caucus so anyone…

A total of 144 people have been injured in more than 80 crashes at the Thornton intersection. The Idaho Transportation Department starts its work on…

It’s “Get Out the Caucus for Hillary Clinton” around the Gem State as Democrats prepare for the caucus on Tuesday. On Sunday, some…

UPDATE: A 2007 Toyota Camry, driven by Austin Rausch, 18 of Idaho Falls, was eastbound on US30, when he crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a…

A bill prohibiting Shariah, or Islamic law, from influencing Idaho courts advanced to the state House floor. The legislation would keep Idaho courts…

171 is the number of school shooting in the U.S. since 2013. Law enforcement across the nation must be prepared for a school attack. A shooter only…

If you love cars, Saturday was your day. The highly anticipated car show, “Chrome in the Dome” was at Holt Arena, which packed the…

Fremont County Search & Rescue rescued a snowmobiler after getting stranded in the backcountry of Sawtell Peak. Two men were snowmobiling Friday…

A judge has denied a request for post-conviction relief in the case of Torey Adamcik, who was convicted in the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart in 2007.…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for help to find a runaway teenager. Police say 15?year?old Roger Ramirez of Idaho Falls is…

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Presidential hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls Friday afternoon. Sanders was introduced by Sierra…

The Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force is investigating the death of 60-year- old David Alma Giles. Giles of St. Anthony died at Eastern…

Devin Crawford, 24, has been charged with two additional felonies after a fight in the Bonneville County Jail Monday. Crawford’s sentencing on…

The Bannock County Democratic Party is moving its presidential caucus to a larger venue. County Co-Chair Linda Leeuwrik said advanced reservations…

Can you imagine what a thrill it would be to be in a high school choir and get to be the backup singers for a famous musical group? That’s…

The world’s largest snake is now in Pocatello’s backyard. The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University just got a large…

Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy has lost his bid for release from jail ahead of trial on federal charges stemming from an armed standoff against…

Parents of children with disabilities can often find themselves scratching their heads when it comes to Medicaid services. Idaho Parents Unlimited is…

In anticipation for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders arrival Friday, local Idaho Democrats are preparing for his speech. Rally…

Travis John Attanasio, 54, of Chubbuck was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Pocatello Wednesday to 18 months in prison followed by three years of…

“It get’s bad, it’s a scary thing to see, it’s a sad thing to see,” said Karl Winegar, managing director of Idaho…

Idaho State University has one of the largest health fairs in the region. ISU kicked off its annual health fair Thursday, with a lot of people coming…

Caldwell School District is in the process of hiring a new superintendent.The school board made an offer to Bonneville School District 93’s…

The Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame will honor five men Friday at its 44th annual Recognition Dinner. This year’s inductees are Garth T.…

Update: Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland has responded to the outrage many are feeling after his comments earlier this week. Here is the full…

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 22-year-old Jessie E. Susik for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver following a traffic stop…

The Idaho Falls Opera Theatre proudly presents two Operettas in English: The Spanish Hour by Maurice Ravel and Il Tabarro by Giacomo puccini…

While Americans are used to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a big parade and lots of fanfare– Jason Stover said the celebration’s…

The winter season is almost coming to an end, but flu season is still going around. Lots of coughing and sneezing is what you may see in the…

Students from the University of Southern California are working with Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls area on community service projects.…

Update: Funeral services for two Ammon area couples have now been scheduled. Services for Jerry David “Dave” and Jessica Ann Anderson are…

Idaho budget writers have agreed to add $2 million into a special fund designed to defend the state’s rights against the federal government,…

A Pocatello man could face up to life in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to federal drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney’s office…

A man who was scheduled to be sentenced today was delayed because of a violent situation at the jail. Devin Crawford was to appear in court for…

Idaho budget writers are preparing for another hectic wildfire season by allocating $34.5 million to help cover the expected high costs of managing…

The Idaho Senate has approved legislation that would allow residents 21 years old and up carry hidden guns without permits or training. Senate…

Democratic presidential candidateSen. Bernie Sanders will stop in Idaho Falls this Friday morning. The event will be held at Skyline High School,…

Ashton engineers will outline the findings of a wastewater facility study in a town hall meeting Wednesday night. City officials said the price tag…

For those planning on selling goods and services door to door, the Pocatello Police Department advises you to get a license from the city when you…

JH Kelly, the construction firm that bought the Hoku plant in 2013, is in talks with a potential buyer for the plant. However, the company is…

A Jefferson County Courthouse that has been around since 1938 was demolished Tuesday. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic…

Construction of the Thornton Interchange (overpass) on U.S. Highway 20 north of Thornton is well underway. This new interchange will make the U.S. 20…

The Museum of Rexburg is undergoing some spring cleaning, the museum closed back in January for preparations. Timeless pieces that have been in…

Students at Century High School got a glimpse into what a college classroom is like on Tuesday. Thanks to the new Liberal Arts High program at Idaho…

A local therapy program using horses to help people with special needs is getting ready for another round of classes. The Innovative Therapeutic…

Alavaro Oseguera, one of five accused kidnappers, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison as part of a plea bargain. Oseguera was sentenced Tuesday…

The Pocatello Animal Shelter will be closed Tuesday for cleaning after a virus outbreak in the cat adoption area. The virus is called feline…

In a press release Tuesday, Idaho State University leaders announced that they will be expanding the Paramedic Science program to the Idaho Falls and…

Friday marked the deadline for candidates interested in running for public office to file their nominating petitions prior to the May 17 primary…

The Senate health and welfare committee voted along party lines to reject a bid to bring the “Healthy Idaho” plan onto the Senate…

Sheriff Jeff Semrad made the announcement Friday on the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office official Facebook page. The case is regarding the deaths…

Investigators still don’t know what caused a small plane to crash killing two married couples. The crash happened Sunday in the early morning…

Ammon isn’t the only local city to get fiber optic lines. Those lines that will make Internet speeds faster are coming to Blackfoot. Blackfoot…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office confirms that 4 people are dead after a plane crash near Alpine. The sheriff’s office says 2 males…

Thomas D. Roberts, 46, of Idaho Falls was arrested Friday afternoon on a warrant for lewd conduct with a child under 16. According to police reports,…

Idaho Falls Police Department said the wreck happened around 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. It is still under investigation. Initial report is that a…

A flag that flew at the U.S. Capitol is now flying at a local elementary school. Pioneer Elementary in Preston is the proud owner of the new flag. It…

The city of Idaho is in talks of a roadway project that will widen Grandview Drive between Skyline Drive and Saturn Avenue. City Engineer Kent Fugal…

Women in the area gathered at “Time Out for Women” a chance to step away from their daily routines and take some time for themselves.…

If you’ve missed national beer day… It’s ok. You can always look forward to the annual Beer Fest in Old Town Pocatello. Which was…

The driver of the truck failed to yield at a stop sign at East 81st North and North 15th East in Bonneville County Saturday. The car also had two…

In an exclusive interview with Chelsea Brentzel, Jessica Mitchell and Vernal Kunz speak for the first time after being named suspects in their…

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A special guest is visiting Eastern Idaho Friday and Saturday to talk about child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Tim Ballard is the founder…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is trying to help a North Dakota man regain his vision. Fifty-eight-year-old Harley Engelman is legally blind.…

In celebration of Idaho State University’s 115th anniversary, a Founder’s Day Celebration was held Friday at on the Hutchinson…

One of the sure signs of spring is here. The crews with the City of Pocatello Street Operations Department have started their annual clean-up of…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary that occurred at the Gas…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating the theft of a car from Autos 4 Less in Idaho Falls. Video from surveillance cameras shows the…

A 2000 Nissan Rogue was travelling south on Holmes, ran a red light, and was struck by a larger Chevrolet SUV. Two passengers in the Nissan were…

“Well obviously it’s the biggest thing we’ve ever done. So everything is on steroids.” That’s what Bill Lewkowitz of…

On this World Kidney Day, groundbreaking things are happening in the fight to eliminate kidney disease, and they’re happening right here in…

The City of Chubbuck welcomes another specialty store. Denver Mattress opened this week, which makes it one of four new stores in Furniture Row. The…

Gas prices are going up and won’t be leveling off any time soon. That’s according to AAA. That may mean bad news for those doing some…

Several people have been getting suspicious emails urging them to become a ted cruz delegate. That’s according to some local republican…

Col. David Kirkpatrick: that’s a name that may become even more familiar in Pocatello if the City Council approves a request to rename…

Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID 2nd District) visited Pocatello Thursday, where his first stop was to meet with Bannock County commissioners about current…

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, visitors snowshoeing within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, near the town of West Yellowstone, came across…

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission rejected a proposal Thursday to add more big-game tags in its trophy species hunting auction. Since 1988, the…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing person. Arnulfo Perez-Otero, 27-years-old, has…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is an all volunteer division. They train year around to continuously improve their response…

Up to 30 people will be certified in radiation safety under a $96,011 Idaho Workforce Development Training Fund grant. Eastern Idaho Technical…

The Idaho Falls School District #91 has selected the partnership of Hummel Architects and Alderson Karst and Mitro to lead its high school redesign…

Idaho Falls School District 91 is presenting its 35th annual musical this weekend, but it’s had to overcome some real challenges to keep the…

The day after Idaho’s closed Republican primary in Bannock County, election officials are still annoyed with the low voter turnout.…

Camp Kesem is a cancer retreat program for kids, but with a twist. You often hear of organizations like this for the victims, but this is a bit…

Leadership for the the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park say they are in need of volunteers. Education coordinator Sunny Katseanes says they are…

Not bad, but it could be better: that was the general consensus about the region’s current water situation during the Henry’s Fork…

More than two-hundred girls from grades 9 through 12 had a chance Wednesday to learn more about future careers.The 16th Annual Women and Work…

More than 3,000 fourth and fifth graders filled the Stephens Performing Arts Center at ISU Wednesday to see the Idaho State Civic Symphony Youth…

Pocatello Fire Department responded to and put out a fire at a home at 925 Wilson Tuesday evening. According to the report from the fire department a…

Update 3/9/16: The Pocatello Police Department has released the name of the driver of a motorcycle that was killed in an accident Monday. 50-year-old…

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Samuel Zollinger Clark as part of their investigation into multiple burglaries in the Ashton…

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office arrested Timothy Ray Greene on charges of rape February 29th. The rape investigation began on January 1,…

Idaho Falls Police officers arrested two people on drug related crimes following a welfare check at an apartment in the 600 block of Vassar Way…

Update 3/9/16: Rigby Police have arrested two juveniles in connection with a burglary at the J-Labz Vape Shop early Monday. Police said they received…