Month: May 2016

As the Democratic and Republican parties near closer to their respective conventions, people who don’t like the presumptive nominees, Donald…

As the president of Pocatello’s Friendship Club — a safe space for those with substance abuse problems — Chris Daniels knows firsthand how…

Less semi-truck traffic may be seen on several roads pretty soon in Pocatello. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) needs your help in making…

An exhibit from the Smithsonian Museum is now on display at the Idaho Falls Public Library. Water/Ways covers everything from water’s impact on…

Blackfoot High School seniors gave many elementary schools kids a treat by visiting their schools Tuesday. One of their stops was Fort Hall…

Blackfoot Community Center will be moving to a new location in Riverside Plaza and it will have a YMCA feel to it. The community center is still in…

Dickinson Frozen Foods is cited and fined $273,000 for violating serious safety procedures. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health…

Customers of Idaho Power Company will see their electricity rates increase by 3.77 percent effective June 1. The higher rates are part of the…

UPDATE (May 31, 2016)A four year old boy, injured when the boat he was in capsized on the Snake River in Idaho Falls May 24, has been released from…

Kim Thompson, 49, of Rigby was sentenced to three years of probation Tuesday, including six months of home confinement, for bankruptcy fraud. Chief…

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested Robin Challender of Idaho Falls for aggravated driving under the influence. On May 29th…

Most people spend their Memorial Day doing activities from this era. But people in Chesterfield spent the day in another era: the 1800s. The…

The Department of Defense recently selected Idaho Falls as a partner city with 7,000 other communities across the United States to help honor the…

This week Idaho Republicans will select delegates to head to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Donald trump is the presumptive GOP…

A Kimberly man was killed at 10:37 a.m. Sunday when the semi-truck he was driving crashed on westbound SR-218 near milepost 4, just outside of…

For Arantza Zabala, she’s taken many steps in her life “I think it started when I was a little girl watching the civil rights movement…

With the weather warming up, that means more people will be breaking out their bicycles for the summer. Bike experts said while riding can be fun and…

It’s estimated that by the year 2022 four years of college tuition and expenses could cost just over $90,000, so Ideal Idaho College Savings…

A local non-profit recently conducted a survey of male and female students at BYU-Idaho and found 45 percent of males watch pornography on a weekly…

Fort Hall is proud to show off the new Purple Heart signs on the reservation, in honor of our veterans who were wounded in combat, receiving a purple…

On your marks, get set, go!Saturday afternoon was one of the many championship relay horse races in Fort Hall. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes along with…

A fun get-together was held on the field at Taylorview Middle School Saturday. Compass academy held a cancer awareness fundraiser. “We are…

More than 1,000 flags are flying at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls for Memorial Day. Volunteers came out Friday to set-up the display. People can…

Many drivers are stopping here at the gas station this weekend, as they share what safety precautions they’ve taken before getting on the road.…

For the past 61 years, people have headed to the city of St. Anthony and enjoyed a hot breakfast during Memorial Day Weekend. This Friday was no…

Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man wanted in connection to an SUV that was stolen in April. According to…

The Madison Fire Department says that an explosion at Paradise Nursery on Yellowstone Highway in Madison County has sent one person to the hospital.…

A coyote who calls Zoo Idaho home is taking a leap forward in her recovery from an attack earlier this month. This week, Ky was given the OK to…

Three people were sent to the hospital from two separate accidents in eastern Idaho overnight. Idaho State Police report the first accident happened…

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a suspect for the Sunday morning robbery of the Common Cents Store at 1940 West Broadway. 24-year-old Trevor D.…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be presenting the city council with an emergency request Thursday night. It is asking for approval to purchase…

The community of St. Anthony is looking forward to a new program that will allow for thesafer exchange of goods purchased online or from classifieds.…

Pocatello Police have charged Timothy David Blaney, 20-years-old with first degree murder for the death of 22-year-old Skylar T. Huffield. According…

A charge was dismissed against an FBI worker accused of tipping off her husband about an investigation. Jennifer Barnett, head of building security…

Michael Angelo Miera was arrested for leading police on a high speed chase and injuring one police officer. According to the Bannock County Police…

If a person is happy when talking about a particular subject, could that possibly indicate a deeper personal characteristic? That’s what one…

A Bonneville Judge granted Devin Crawford a continuance due to pending charges Crawford accumulated while in county jail. This is the second time…

The following is a press release from Governor Otter’s office: Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter declared May “Wildfire Awareness…

What parent wouldn’t be interested in providing their student with an early jump start on a career and not spending expensive college money in…

Update 7:00 p.m:The Idaho State Police have released additional details about a rollover crash that left one lane of northbound I-15 blocked earlier…

Memorial Day weekend is nearly here and that means people will be heading to the cemeteries. Along with placing flowers on graves, many people clean…

As you prepare for camping this Memorial Day weekend, we want to make sure you are aware of water dangers. Boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing-…

A former tennis player at ISU, Orin Duffin is suing Idaho State University for discrimination against his faith. Duffin has filed a complaint stating…

Keith A. Strawn was sentenced to 120 days in prison for felony injury to a child, his daughter. Strawn must serve at least 60 days consecutively and…

Idaho Falls made the list as one of the most playful cities in the country for the second consecutive year. The nonprofit group KaBoom! names the…

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office has wrapped up a new search for evidence in the DeOrr Kunz, Jr case at the Timber Creek area of Lemhi County.…

Pocatello Police have arrested a man Sunday for kidnapping a woman and stealing a vehicle. According to police reports, 43-year-old Gary Prentice…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is trying to identify a man who robbed a convenience store early Sunday morning. According to police, the suspect…

The PTO at Midway Elementary School in Menan has come up with a creative way to publicize the need for a new playground. Students did a music video.…

Ammon is paving the way for a new method in financing fiber optics into homes. This “opt in, opt out” model is setting a historic example…

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it is unlikely to meet the deadline for the start of waste treatment at the Integrated Waste…

After nearly four decades of service, Bonneville County Clerk Ron Longmore is retiring. He announced his leave among fellow commissioners in a press…

Downtown Idaho Falls may see some changes soon. The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency met Thursday to continue discussing the plans they have to…

Three Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were awarded the Idaho Medal of Honor for their life saving efforts. Last Fall, they pulled a man…

On Thursday, eighth graders from William Thomas Middle School took hot air balloons to Holt Arena for a science experiment. Students got to design…

The Charlotte fire left acres of ground scorched and 66 homes burned as it spread through Pocatello four years ago. The Pocatello Fire Department…

The Storm Prediction center in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a marginal risk for severe storms Thursday. SUMMARY… STRONG TO LOCALLY SEVERE…

Pocatello police are looking for a 17-years-old who hasn’t been seen since February 21. Ismael “Izzy” Ramos-Mendez is believed to…

A five-month old baby and a 16-year old with a debt of $725,000 have one thing in common: both their identities were stolen. According to a study…

State legislators and Idaho State Police officials grabbed their shovels to break ground on a new state police building in Pocatello. ISP said this…

People turned out to the polls Tuesday night to vote. The results left some people happy and others disappointed. One of those disappointed was…

An FBI employee Jennifer Barnett, 38, of Pocatello was arrested for destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence. The evidence was involved in…

A collection of all primary election results from Eastern Idahosorted by state races and county. Most election results will not be available until…

Nationwide, 6,500 postal carriers have been bitten and attacked while on the job in 2015. That’s according to claim reports from State Farm…

Summer is around the corner, that means more people hitting the roads and an increase in accidents. Many times these accidents are caused by…

The effort to exonerate a man convicted of an Idaho Falls murder is gaining momentum. Since his 1998 conviction, various advocacy groups have…

Francis Ernest White IV, the man accused of injuring his 18-month-old daughter by throwing a skateboard at her, appeared in court Tuesday to waive…

As Brigham Young University-Idaho continues to grow, so does the need for more space and updated facilities. Come this fall, the university plans to…

UPDATE: The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office confirms the injured Fort Hall Officer has a broken leg among other injuries. The officer is in…

UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says one juvenile has died in the Roberts area crash. No names have been released. —-…

Having a couple of debit and credit cards herself, Darcie Conforti has some personal safeguards so she won’t be robbed of her money. For…

The primary election is Tuesday, and the biggest concern is how many Idahoans will actually participate. The worry is there isn’t really an…

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UPDATE (10:30 a.m. Monday) Blackfoot Police have charged Kenneth Leslie Caldwell, 33, of Idaho Falls for carrying a concealed weapon. According to…

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It’s National Police Week and as part of that, Monday was Peace Officers Memorial Day. A flag raising ceremony to honor fallen officers was…

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Developers have pulled plans to build a 200-acre solar energy farm at the Pocatello Regional Airport. The airport’s manager, David Allen, said…

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Yellowstone National Park rangers have euthanized a bison calf that had been picked up by tourists. The visitors were cited for placing a newborn…

A southwesterly flow is bringing in much warmer temps over the next 48 hours, before major changes head our way by the end of the week. Tonight, some…

Pocatello Police tased a suspect after he squared off to fight officers Friday. Police were called to the AT and T store on Hurley Drive shortly…

The parking lot at the Walmart in Blackfoot is now open. Earlier, the Idaho Falls Bomb Squad and Blackfoot police set up a perimeter after finding…

Ten years ago, Aubrey Drumm almost lost her life, but miraculously she recovered. Doctors said that despite a portion of her skull being removed she…

One violent crime happens every five seconds. One rape happens every two minutes. With the high frequency of crime in the U.S., self defense is a…

Lindsay Christensen, 27, has been shooting arrows since she was a kid. Growing up hunting with her dad inspired her hunting passion and gave her some…

Update 5/15 6:19 p.m.: The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook the mother of kidnapping and assault suspect, Dereck James…

Idaho isn’t usually known for auctioning off Hollywood items.But on Saturday morning, the Prime Time Auction in Pocatello was selling something…

The 24th annual National Association Letter Carriers Food Drive was Saturday, and all of the food collected went to your local food bank. The Idaho…