Month: June 2016

Jefferson County wants your help to develop the island (technically a peninsula) in the middle of Jefferson Lake. The county is hoping by getting the public involved, more people will appreciate what’s built once it’s finished. “So what we’d like is for people to come up with their best idea for what the island should

Two bears were killed in separate traffic accidents in Grand Teton National Park Sunday. Park officials said an adult female black bear was struck at around 7:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 89 north of the Deadman’s Bar Road junction. A male grizzly bear cub-of-the-year was also killed Sunday night on the North Park Road (U.S.

UPDATE June 20, 2016: Idaho Fish & Game said a bear found dead in Island Park on June 4 was dumped where it was found and believe it was killed elsewhere. Wildlife managers said some of the bear’s front claws were removed, which is illegal to possess any portion of a threatened species. The bear

UPDATE:Bonneville County Commissioners have selected Penny Manning to serve the remainder of Ron Longmore’s term as County Clerk. Longmore’s last day on the job will be July 29th. Manning will take over the post on August 1st. Longmore,69, stepped down from the post to be near family in Utah. ORIGINAL STORY: Bonneville County Commissioners will

A Pocatello man was arrested twice for separate incidents over the weekend. Pocatello Police were called to a gas station at 3208 Pole Line Road at around 5 a.m. Saturday. The station clerk said a man had driven onto the lot, then passed out in a running vehicle. Police found Steven Dietz Pongah, 22, at

Pocatello held its fifth annual “Spinderella” bicycle race over the weekend. It’s a women-only bike ride, but all women are encouraged to participate. This year, there 1,500 women who signed up to ride in the race. There was even a large group from Canada and some riders from Europe. The race is open to any

A team of cyclists from Houston and across the United States that made a stop in Idaho Falls Sunday afternoon, is embarking on a 3,500-mile cross-country bike ride in hopes of raising $13.5 million for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Pursuit For Those with Disabilities Campaign will also be stopping by Aspire, which

The Legacy Flight Museum had pilots perform incredible aerobatic demonstrations Saturday during the Rexburg Air Show on Saturday. “What I like most is the aerospace and the airplane, how they can do tricks. And how so far they’re doing tricks without crashing the airplane,” Civil Air Patrol Cadet Jerimiah Dewit said. This year’s show displayed

A brush fire broke out in Inkom Saturday around noon. Fire responders were on the scene for hours trying to contain the fire. Plumes of white smoke filled the air around the hillsides near where the fire originated.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fire Dept. says as of 5p.m., the fire was 20 percent contained,

This weekend is Father’s Day and fathers around the country will be going out to dinner, going out to sports games and maybe even getting that new tool set. Whatever it is, two fathers in Pocatello say they appreciate the simple things that money can’t buy. “Spend time with the family.”“Just give me a picture

A Blackfoot family of five is now homeless — and all because of a house fire next door. The Henry’s home caught fire secondhand because the neighbor’s house was hit by a car on Tuesday night. “Me, my kids, were in the living room and I just got done feeding my 2-month-old son, and that’s

Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency plane landing this afternoon. According to the Sheriff’s office, the pilot of a red bi-wing plane experienced engine problems and had to make an emergency landing in a field. The pilot was able to make a safe landing. There was no damage done to the plane and

“Save our park” was the big message at Pocatello’s city council meeting Thursday night. Many people turned out to hear the council’s decision regarding a new cell tower being built in Alameda Park. Verizon Wireless announced the idea of building a tower back in November. Since then, several residents of the Alameda neighborhood and Pocatello

Pocatello Police charged 21-year-old Joseph Scott Lopez with aggravated assault after a day-long search for the man Thursday. Police were called to the Pit Stop convenience store at 1309 North Arthur at around 7 a.m. Thursday. According to reports, the store clerk was worried about possible drug activity after a man and a woman closed

HIV is a virus spread through certain body fluids that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, often called T cells. Over time, HIV can destroy so many of these cells that the body can’t fight off infections and disease. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that all Americans

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has transferred 398 acres of prime elk habitat 15 miles east of Idaho Falls to the Bureau of Land Management. With funding provided by BLM’s Land and Water Conservation Recreational Access Fund and the foundation’s Torstenson Family Endowment, the property will be used to expand the 34,000 acre Tex Creek

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Upper Snake Region Supervisor Steve Schmidt is stepping down from the post after a 36-year career. His last day in the office is Friday, June 17. Scmidt has been in the post since January 2006. He was leader of the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee (YES) when the Yellowstone grizzly bear

You may have noticed an increase in four-legged friends walking around in Blackfoot. That’s because the Southeast Spring Classic dog show is in town at the fairgrounds. This prestigious dog show has people and their furry companions coming from all over the country for the fairground’s second-largest event of the year. The dogs train for

A $500K was given to the Healthwest Community Dental recently, and it’s all to keep high quality dental service going for the community. Dental Director Marcus Neff says $150K was given by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. And an extra $350K was awarded from Hersa. Neff says the money will be used for more dental

Actor Erik Estrada will help the St. Anthony Police Department launch a new Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Estrada, best known for his role in the 1970’s drama “CHiPs”, will be formally sworn in as a Reserve St. Anthony police officer in a ceremony scheduled Saturday, July 2nd in St. Anthony. Regional law enforcement

Thursday marked the grand opening of the Pocatello Nissan Dealership on Flandro Drive. The celebration started with lunch and then a ribbon cutting, which was cut by owner, Chris Russell among many community members and city leaders. Pocatello’s Mayor Brian Blad was there to help pay tribute to the opening and the newly remodeled building.

Rizo’s Pizza is open for business and customers were eager to get a tasty bite of whats on their menu. The pizza place sits next to Cafe Rio, Edwards Theater and Texas Roadhouse. Although they joined the long line of restaurants in the area, Rizo’s Pizza stands out because of their fire-baked pizza. The fire-baked

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has denied the Twin Lakes Canal Company application to build, operate, and maintain a 10-megawatt hydroelectric dam on the Bear River in Franklin County. The project would have occupied about 89 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It would have flooded a 4.5 mile stretch

According to the Teton County Coroner, the teen who was found dead Tuesday died from natural causes. During a press conference Thursday,the coroner announced the findings of the autopsy performed on Kayden Tapia. The autopsy found that the cause of death to be a genetic heart condition, specifically hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is comparable to congestive

The arrest of a St. Anthony woman in Idaho Falls led to additional charges against three other men Wednesday night, while a young child was placed into the care of relatives. Idaho Falls Police said Tina Spencer, 22, of St. Anthony was booked into the Bonneville County jail on three warrants, possession of drug paraphernalia,

The State Board of Education is in Idaho Falls this week. One of the issues it’s talking about is the goal for 60 percent of Idahoans ages 25-34 to have a certificate or degree of higher education by 2020. “Most jobs in Idaho, about 68 percent of jobs by that year will require secondary education

It’s hard to walk through Peggy Anderson’s house and not see one of her dad’s wooden carvings. He’s the reason art continues to be a big influence in the Anderson family. “I used to sit and watch him carve. One day I must’ve been too talkative, because he handed me a piece of wood and

The City of Pocatello is currently being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This comes after the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes said they were discriminated against by the City. For some time now, the Tribes and the City of Pocatello have had tension. The most recent issue was a lease agreement for use of airport land.

School just got out for the summer, but across the state multiple school districts are looking at next year’s needs with trepidation as most have multiple teaching positions they need to fill. “We were in a meeting with administrators in our district and we were talking about a teacher shortage,” said Randy Lords, the Assistant

Dillion Gibson is the man who ran into a Blackfoot home causing a fire and killing 92-year-old William K. Hong Tuesday before 9:30 p.m. It was a startling sight to the neighborhood as two homes went up in flames. The incident happened at Parkway Drive and Lilac Street in Blackfoot. After crashing into one home

The 4H LiveWire Robotics team is holding its summer camp for kids this week at Idaho State University. Wednesday was the robotics competition where kids got to put the skills they learned to the test. The summer camp is a week long and is for kids ages 8 to 12. Kids get to work with

The second installment of property taxes is due Monday, and the Bonneville County Treasurer office will be open to accept payments. Taxes are due in full December 20th, however, the law provides that as long as you pay the first installment there’s a grace period up until June 20th. Bonneville County Treasurer Mark Hansen said

The Soda Springs Police Department arrested a Pocatello man for possession of methamphetamine. Danny Ramon Wallace, 37, was arrested after police pulled him over for a traffic infraction and found evidence of drugs. According to Soda Springs Police Chief Jon Bunderson, a K-9 unit located a controlled substance inside Wallace’s vehicle. Police found more than

Update 6/15/2016 11:55 am: Madison County Sheriff’s office has released additional details about a high-speed chase that took place in the county Tuesday. According toMadison County Sherrif Deputy Captain Bruce Bowler after Williams left Rexburg city limits sheriff’s deputies caught up with him and attempted to pull him over again. Williams still did not pull

Tragedies like the Orlando shooting on Sunday are becoming more common in America. As kids become exposed to more of these situations, the need to talk with them about such tragedies grows. John Condron, the clinical director of Healthy Place Counseling in Pocatello, said it’s important that parents are proactive in starting the conversation. “Some

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a teen whose body was found in a wooded area commonly referred to as Emily’s Pond. The area is along the Snake River just off of Highway 22. Detectives have identified the deceased male as 16 year old Kayden Quinn Tapia of Star Valley. The

After collecting bags of all kinds for foster kids in the region last week, the Portneuf Rotary Club and United Way say they have around 250 bags. The two groups started the collection after finding out foster kids usually only have a garbage bag to hold all of their belongings. On Tuesday, group members sorted,

In honor of Flag Day, the Pocatello Nissan Kia dealership unveiled the largest outdoor flag in Bannock County on Tuesday. The dealership held a special flag-raising ceremony Tuesday afternoon. The flag is 20 feet by 38 feet. It was raised by Pocatello’s Honor Guard, which included several World War II veterans. They gave the pledge

The United States Department of Energy announced their investment of $82 million in advanced nuclear technologies across 28 states Tuesday morning. This is a part of the government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz visited the Idaho National Laboratory to explain that $5.5 million of the investment will be going towards

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is partnering up with High Country Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) area, Inc. in working with residents in Johnny Creek in Pocatello to make their homes more defensible against wildfire. This project also comes after the fire and distruction in 1987 with numerous homes affected in the Johnny Creek

Helping to leave footprints on Mars – that’s what Idaho State University hopes to do. ISU is working with NASA on research at Craters of the Moon in Idaho. Through the research, scientists are hoping to be able to better understand how to search for, and understand, microbial life forms on Mars. This research is

People are trying to find that home away from home when booking a vacation. Rental websites where people can find, list and rent vacation homes like AirBnB and VRBO are becoming increasingly popular. But sometimes these vacation rentals can cause problems. The problems vary from how taxes are collected to neighbors being bothered. Most of

The Idaho Innovation Center has opened the Yellowstone Food Village along Yellowstone Highway. There’s a variety of food venues including Mexican, Italian, even Jamba Juice. Bryan Magleby, the director of the Idaho Innovation Center, said this is a way to help small businesses. “One of the things that we do here at the innovation center,

The Blackfoot Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a suspect in a recent hit and run accident. The suspect left in a vehicle after an accident onMonday, June 13th, at around 1:15 p.m. Blackfoot police say the suspect hit an 11-year-old boy as he was crossing the street at the Meridian

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Devan A. Sanford, 28, on charges of aggravated battery and preventing a 911 call. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to Brome Street at 7:45 p.m. Monday on a report that a 54-year-old woman had been attacked and was locked in a bathroom of her residence. Deputies located

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has identified nine people he will be interviewing to fill a vacant City Council seat. Councilman Craig Cooper resigned his council seat to accept a position on the Bannock County Commission. Blad identified his short list candidates as Heidi Adamson, David Bowen, Chris Cole, M. Jeremy Field, Ruby Walsh, Matthew Bloxham,

All Under One Roof’s board quickly got together Monday to figure out how the Pocatello community could help those affected by the gay nightclub shooting early Sunday morning. The board’s chair, Kevin Lish, was in disbelief when he first heard about the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “It’s always hiding in the back

The new policy is the old policy. After allowing students to bring backpacks into the classroom for a few years, Sandcreek Middle School is reverting back to its previous policy of no backpacks during school. Students can still use a backpack to carry supplies to-and-from school. The change means that once at school, students must

A deadly and degenerative wildlife disease is threatening wildlife around Jackson Hole and Cody. This comes after reports of two doe mule deer tested positive for carrying Chronic Wasting Disease in April. Another case was detected in Star Valley last February of a doe deer found dead. The disease is often fatal and attacks the

Events like the mass shooting in Orlando over the weekend are a reminder to law enforcement how important it is to be prepared. Both the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Pocatello Police said training, and training often, is the key to being ready for emergency situations like Orlando. Capt. Roger Schei of Pocatello PD said

The new Red Robin location in Chubbuck held its grand opening on Monday. Red Robin is located on Pole Line Road next to Panera Bread. While Monday was the official grand opening for the public, the restaurant had a “sneak peek” opening last week. The restaurant invited a few people to come in and eat,

BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) – An Amber Alert has been issued forthree Caldwell childrenwhile police are looking for their mother’s boyfriend, a 37-year-old Caldwell man who’s wanted on a charge of sex abuse of a child. Police are looking for Lewis Dunn, 10, Kaylee Dunn, 9, and Kadyn Simon, 6, who are believed to be with

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell have announced an agreement to allow the U.S. government to purchase and permanently protect two state school land parcels located within the park. “The agreement announced today is a true win-win for the State of Wyoming and for the National Park Service as it invests in

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition teamed up with the Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts to “bear proof” a scout camp. Treasure Mountain Scout Camp is located in the Teton Canyon near Grand Targhee Ski Area Black bears and grizzly bears have been known to come looking for food at the camp. Last year about

A woman was injured in a car accident Monday afternoon on Holmes Avenue and John Adams, by the Civic Auditorium. Idaho Falls Police Joelyn Hansen said the accident involved 2 cars, one of them rolling. It happened about 1:17 p.m. The woman has serious injuries, she said. The accident is under investigation.

Officials say no damage has been reported following 4.3-magnitude earthquake Monday morning in a lightly populated area in western Montana just north of the Idaho border. The West Yellowstone Police Department in Montana and the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho say no calls have come in following the temblor that the U.S. Geological Survey

The Idaho Department of Insurance is reviewing proposed health insurance premiums for plan year 2017 and says it will challenge those it feels are unreasonable. Health insurance carriers submitted their rating information in May, and significant changes have been proposed to plan offerings and networks. The Department encourages consumers to carefully review all of their

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has prepared draft regulations to ensure that the grizzly bear population remains recovered if the species is removed from endangered species protection. The agency will hold a public meeting on the proposed grizzly bear regulation Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Virginian Lodge in Jackson. Part of the U.S.

A 19-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for aggravated driving under the influence and felony leaving the scene of an accident after his car sideswiped a parked vehicle and then crashed into a brick wall. Idaho Falls Police say Marcus A. Armstrong was driving a 2005 Nissan Altima that crashed into the parked car in

Club Charley’s in Pocatello held a vigil Sunday to honor those killed and injured in the Orlando shooting. The club, normally closed on Sundays, opened at 3 p.m. for customers to come in. At 4 p.m. there was a moment of silence for the victims. The bar remained open after the moment of silence for

The movie “Finding Dory” comes out Friday and “Finding Nemo” fans are excited. But could the new movie have an effect on pet stores? According to research done by marine biologists at the University of Queensland in Australia, the number of sales of clown fish skyrocketed after “Finding Nemo”‘s release. Could the same trend occur

The Idaho State Police in Pocatello held a promotion ceremony Friday for one of its officers. One of District 5’s long-time lieutenants was promoted to headquarters captain in Meridian. Many friends and fellow officers turned out to the ceremony to congratulate Lieutenant John Ganske. Ganske has nearly 30 years experience working in law enforcement. Twenty-six

EIRMC’s Family Fun Day and Bikes for Kids kicked off the start of a great Saturday morning at snake river landing. Adults and kids enjoyed a one-mile or four-mile bike ride. After, the community enjoyed music, face painting, carnival activities, and a teddy bear clinic. The clinic was a great way for kids to get

Idaho Falls police closed 17th Street between St. Clair Street and Ponderosa Street to investigate a three-car accident. The accident happened at 11:44 a.m. Sunday and at least one person is dead. Police report two other people were injured, but don’t have any information on the severity of those at this time. One driver was

If you’re driving around Rexburg you may see electronic signs that say slow down.Rexburg police want to remind drivers to be cautious and abide the speed limits. Drivers can be fined $90 for going over the posted speed limits. The electronic signs can be found in residential areas. The speed limits where the electronic signs

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is creating history with families all summer long. Saturday was the start of the museum’s “Director’s Challenge” events. After a long, busy work week, it’s time to unwind and bring your family and friends close. It’s a bonding time. And now that school’s out, t’s a time to fill

UPDATE 06/11/2016 2:31 P.M. : Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the body of the foreign exchange student attending Challis Junior and Senior High School, after he disappeared during a camping trip in Canada. RCMP divers recovered the body of the missing teen, Hanwoo Lee of South Korea, in the Malibu Rapids on the Sunshine Coast

Idaho State Police are investigating atwo-vehicle injury crash near Soda Springs, Friday evening. ISP says at approximately 2:12 p.m., a two-vehicle, injury crash happened on eastbound US-30, two miles west of Soda Springs. Michael Taylor, 55, of Rigby, was eastbound on US-30 in a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup. Brandon Hansen, 29, of Pocatello, was westbound

For three years the Bureau of Land Management has worked with the 4-H organization. Kids adopt a yearling wild horse and get 90 days to gentle the horse and prepare it for sale to someone who can finish the training. “I do it because it’s just cool to see how the horses progress from being

The six children of a mom involved in a near-fatal car crash in Rigby, are constantly by her side during recovery on Friday. The crash happened Wednesday evening when she was hit by another driver and was tossed 20 feet in the air. Valerie Goodwin is in stable condition today and her children are grateful

Idaho State Police are responding to a multiple vehicle crash on I-84 east of Burley. The crash is blocking the road. There are people injured in the crash but no details have been released on how many were involved. Expect delays if you are traveling in the area. We’ll update with more information when it

The Jackson Town Council is continuing to figure out the affordable housing issue. Officials are looking at new ways to take on this issue. “It’s the affordability of housing,” planning director Tyler Sinclair said. “We don’t have enough supply to keep the rents down and sales price of free market homes down, so there’s always

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has reached a settlement in a case against eastern Idaho lawmakers Doyle Beck and Marvin C. “Chick” Heileson, both of Idaho Falls. Wasden announced details of the settlement Friday. The Attorney General charged Beck and Heileson with misdemeanors in April for allegedly concealing the identity of the source of a

Sage Ramey was out with his friends at the Portneuf Wellness Center Friday afternoon. They gathered up for a picnic under some umbrellas. He says he brings the H20 everywhere he goes now that the weather has gone beyond the 80s. He says 3 hours or less is more than enough for time in sun.

The Idaho Department of Fish & Game is inviting the public to learn what bears really do in the woods. When it comes to bears and humans a strange bond exists. As infants we give our children stuffed bears, yet as adults many people fear being in the same woods where bears might be. IDFG

Update 6/10/2016 10:00 am:On June 9, 2016 at 1:49 p.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 488 10th Street for a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the doors and windows of the structure. A neighbor reported that there was possibly a child inside the structure. While one crew located

Idaho’s Attorney General Lawrence Wasden held a public meeting at city hall in Pocatello Thursday night. He addressed the issue of stopping two 100-pound nuclear fuel shipments from coming to the Idaho National Laboratory. According to a federal contract signed by the Department of Energy and the State of Idaho in 1995, called the BATT

Francis Ernest White IV was arrested in early May for seriously injuring his own child. According to White’s own admission in court on Thursday, he admitted to being intoxicated and arguing with his girlfriend. White claimed he stubbed his toe on a skateboard, got angry and threw the skateboard, which hit his one-year-old daughter in

A federal appeals court ruling is causing concern among local gun owners. The 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that gun owners do not have a constitutional right to conceal carry. California law enforcement can now require those who apply for a concealed weapons permit to show that they are

Idaho Falls Police say there were no serious injuries in a crash on 17th street just west of Boulevard. Police say a line of cars were stopped waiting for someone to make a left turn off of 17th. The driver of a VW came over the hill and crashed into the white car. The driver

Bring volunteering together with lawn care – and get – Vo-LAWN-teer. It’s actually the idea of a college student that got two of his buddies to jump on board with him. They take care of lawns for those that can’t do it themselves, and it’s free. Chauncey Hensley is a senior in college. His wife

With fire season approaching, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Services are making sure new employees are trained about essential skills needed to work effectively and safely before they are sent out to battle wildland fires. Trainees are first taught in a classroom about fire suppression tactics, weather, safety, leadership, preparedness, risk

Update 4:50 pm: The Idaho Falls Police say the missing man, Dennis Poulsen, has been found safe. Original Story: The Idaho Falls Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 59-year-old Dennis Poulsen. He went missing from his residence in the 1900 block of Alan Street this afternoon. Poulsen is approximately six feet tall, 195 pounds

The Idaho State Police say one man is dead after a crash on I-15 south of the Downey exit in Bannock County. According to ISP, John S. Park, 76, of Victor, ID, was driving a 2009 Toyota RAV southbound on I-15 near milepost 30 at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Park’s vehicle drifted off the right

Bingham and Bonneville countiesexperienceda strong thunderstorm early Thursday morning. KIFI Chief Meteorologist Michael Coats says the storm came through around 2 a.m. with a microburst over portions of Bingham county. “A microburst is a localized downdraft from a thunderstorm, we can see extensive damage and power outages. Microbursts are not tornadoes, but can cause similar

A federal appeals court says people do not have a right to carry concealed weapons in public under the 2nd Amendment. An 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued the ruling Thursday. The panel says law enforcement officials can require applicants for a concealed weapons permit to show they are in

Update 06/08/16 8:55 p.m: Chubbuck police say missing 5-year-old Emma Hayball has been found and is okay. Police say she was found sleeping under a bunch of blankets in the family’s basement. Original Story: The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for help locating a missing 5-year-old. Emma Hayball was last seen in the area of

Idaho State University is doing away with the old – the 20-year-old blue light emergency poles, that is. With their removal, ISU Public Safety is encouraging the use of the personal safety app RAVE Guardian. The app has these key features: a mobile panic button, a tip line and a virtual escort service. The escort

The preliminary hearing for Timothy David Blaney for the death of Skylar Huffield was given a continuance to a different date Wednesday. Public defender David Martinez made the motion to continue earlier this week. A new preliminary hearing has been set for July 20. Blaney is accused of beating Huffield during the early morning hours

Wednesday marked the groundbreaking for Valley Agronomics at the FMC site. It’s the company’s way to revive the site again and put it to use. Valley Agronomics is in the process of developing three phases of obtaining and distributing fertilizer to customer farmers. According to the company, those phases will be needing to fill close

A distinguished law professor from Utah came to Idaho Falls to talk to the Rotary Club about transferring federal land to state control on Wednesday. The hot topic on whether the federal government or the state should own lands has always been controversial and complicated in the west. Bob Keiter, a law professor at University

Idaho Sen.Mike Crapo, a two-time cancer survivor, helped pass a federal cancer bill through the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The bill, called Trevor’s Law, is seven years in the making. Trevor Schaefer , 13, of Boise is a brain cancer survivor. Trevor and his mother brought cancer cluster legislation Senator Crapo back in

Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, utility crews were working on lines on West Young Street when they accidentally struck a gas line with a backhoe. The break was on West Young Street on the block between Main Street and Arthur. Three homes in the immediate vicinity were evacuated as a precaution. Intermountain Gas worked to secure

Update 6-8-2016 3:30 pm:Rangers have suspended efforts to recover the body of an Oregon man who fell into a highly acidic hot spring after wandering away from a designated boardwalk at Yellowstone National Park. Park spokeswoman Charissa Reid said there were no remains left to recover at the site where 23-year-old Colin Nathaniel Scott slipped

The city of Idaho Falls will repair a leaking water service line on West Broadway, just west of the intersection with Yellowstone Avenue, on Thursday, June 9. Construction will begin at approximately 2 a.m. Thursday morning. East and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane, and traffic restrictions are anticipated to remain in place

Officials with Eastern Idaho Public Health say a cat in Clark County has tested positive for plague. The cat has already recovered from the illness and is doing fine. Eastern Idaho Public Health is taking this time to educate the public on the plague and how to prevent contracting the disease. The following is from

With summer heat already setting up camp in eastern Idaho, jumping into some kind of body of water never looked so good. While going to the public pool is rarely a problem, search-and-rescue leaders and officials from the Department of Water Resources say it’s probably best to avoid rivers and streams for a few weeks.

The Gem State is at the top of the list for job growth and Bannock County economic experts say it’s because of a favorable climate for businesses in the state. Personal finance and business website Kiplinger highlighted Idaho and nine other states with employment gains ranging from 2.7 percent to 3.5 percent. According to the