Month: June 2016

Yellowstone National Park officials believe a 20-year-old man to be dead after he fell into a hot spring at Norris Geyser Basin. Park Rangers say a witness reported the man walked off the boardwalk and fell into the hot spring about 225 yards off the boardwalk, his body has not been found at this time.

Update 06/07/2016 7:45 pm: The Idaho Falls Fire Department says a building is a total loss after a fire at I-Pull wrecking yard. Total damages to the building and everything inside are estimated at $250,000. Update 06/07/2016 4:30 pm: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that the fire was started by sparks from a

A week ago, the sun was out, the flowers were in bloom at the City Creek Trails in Pocatello. A place that is getting more populated as the weather heats up. It was a good day for Muriel Roberts on the hiker trail, who looked forward all winter to seeing the flowers. The trails are

Rexburg Police Officer’s gathered at Porter Park today for their sixth annual Special Needs Luncheon. “I’m here with my friends from journey’s and eating good food from the police officers,” says Christy Dearden. “they get the bad guys off the streets.” Officers took time out to enjoy a cookout with special needs kids. The kids

Bingham Memorial Hospital gave a behind-the-scenes look Tuesday at their newest system, called the da Vinci. The da Vinci Surgical System is a tool most major hospitals in our region use for invasive surgeries. The surgical system is a robot that allows doctors to make smaller incisions and patients to have shorter hospital stays. It

Kissing bugs, or triatomine bugs, are three-quarters of an inch long insects. They get their name because they tend to bite around the mouth. But biting isn’t what causes infection. Joyce Devaud, an infection preventionist at Portneuf Medical Center, said it’s when they infect that wound that causes illness. “What it does is it defecates,”

Brandon Lenker was wanted in connection with a stolen 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser back in April. Police found his body in May on the Fort Hall reservation. An autopsy has now been completed. Bannock County coroner Kim Quick confirmed the cause of death was penetrating head trauma. No other details about the autopsy or Lenker’s

The Centre Theater in downtown Idaho Falls is changing up its showings. The theater is now featuring first run movies. That means it will be playing films as they come to theaters on opening weekend. The best part is they are keeping ticket prices low. “Our goal, between the two locations, has always been to

A new hotel is coming to Idaho Falls. Tuesday there was a groundbreaking for a Springhill Suites by Marriott along the Snake River next to the Residence Inn. The new hotel will have 124 rooms, and bring about 40 full-time jobs to the area. In addition to that, this project is also supposed to help

The Rexburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help to gather information with regards to Joshua Black and/or Perimeter Construction LLC. The police department asks that anyone who has had business interests both past and current, including both clients and employees, to contact them. This includes people who have given, fronted or loaned Black

Imagine only having a garbage bag to carry around all of your belongings. For kids in the foster care system, it’s a reality. To help get those kids their own bag like a suitcase or a backpack, the Portneuf Rotary Club and United Way are teaming up to bring “Suitcases 4 Kids” to southeast Idaho.

Temperatures are getting hotter and hotter outside and that means everyone is trying to keep their houses cool. But lowering temperatures in houses can raise electric bills. Idaho Power said the three biggest users of energy are appliances, lighting and cooling units. It said while air conditioning is great, sometimes it can be too much

The Idaho Falls Arts Council teamed up with US Bank Monday to host a free day at the ARTitorium. US Bank got involved as part of national initiative, “Community Possible Relay,” which is all about inspiring people to volunteer to give back to their communities. “Every person has the opportunity to dream, to believe and

An Intermountain gas line that was struck at a construction site is caused traffic delays Monday in Rexburg. South second West between third South and Second South will be closed until about 3 p.m Monday so crews can repair the leak. Rexburg Police Capt. Randy Lewis said a detective was on his way to work

The Idaho Association of Counties, along with Bonneville County, celebrates the funding of the Center for HOPE (Helping Others through Peer Empowerment) on Monday afternoon. The new recovery center will be open to anyone 18 and older who is looking for help kicking a destructive habit or is battling mental illness. This will be the

The Meadow Gold Dairy plant in Boise is voluntarily recalling Meadow Gold brand Old Style Whipping Cream and Meadow Gold DairyPure brand Whipping Cream and Half and Half due to insufficient pasteurization. It is possible that pathogens present in raw milk, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and/or E. coli, may have survived and, if ingested, could

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Alexander M. Armstrong for aggravated assault after he forced his way into a home. On Saturday, June 4, sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Preston Dr. for a report of a disturbance. When they arrived witnesses told the deputies that Armstong had arrived at the home, broke

Idaho Falls Police have arrested 39-year-old Troy D. Anderson and 44-year-old Brock C. Anderson for aggravated battery after they tackled and punched a Pocatello man multiple times Saturday night. Troy Anderson of Marry, Utah; and Brock Anderson of Toole, Utah; were booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers responded to the 1100

Idaho Falls Police arrested 35-year-old Daniel Vazquez-Caudillo for driving under the influence and grand theft following an accident Sunday evening. Vazquez-Caudillo of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers responded to Sunnyside and Holmes around 5 p.m. for a report of a crash. During their investigation, officers found the

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 26-year-old Tyson R. Cook for domestic battery, battery on an officer and other charges. On June 3rd, Sherrif’s deputies responded to reports of a man and woman fighting in a vehicle and driving recklessly. The pair eventually pulled into their residence on Deloy Drive and the fight continued.

Less than two weeks ago, a boat flipped over in the Snake River. One of the two young boys on that boat was in critical condition. Jacob Davy was released from the hospital just days ago. Thanks to first responders and one man who happened to jump in the water, all those who were involved

A popular frozen yogurt shop is celebrating its five-year anniversary this month. Kiwi Loco in Pocatello held a celebration over the weekend in honor of its five years. It had hot dogs and cotton candy. There were plenty of activities for kids, including face painting, a bounce house and various games, like miniature golf. There

There’s a new business in Pocatello. It’s called Sips-N-Sweet Treats and it’s located inside the Kiwi Loco on Yellowstone Avenue. Sips hasn’t had an official grand opening yet, but it has been up and running for a couple of weeks. It offers a variety of flavored sodas and drinks. Drinks include both Coca-Cola and Pepsi

It’s been 40 years since the Teton Dam failed, many people lost their homes and 11 people died in the disaster. The dam reportedly broke early in the morning on June 5, 1976. A 30 foot wall of water roared down the canyon taking down the small city of Wilford, the flood waters also flowed

Update 6/5/16 8:08 p.m.: Both of I-15’s southbound lanes are open near milepost 80. Original Story: Several people are on their way to the hospital after a car accident on southbound I-15, near milepost 80, just south of Fort Hall. Idaho State Police is investigating the accident and said over the phone that they believe

The group Faith2Action is holding a nationwide protest against Target’s bathroom policy. Supporters gathered at the discount retailer’s store in Ammon, calling Saturday “Don’t Target Our Daughters Day.” “It’s not right to force this kind of restroom policy on people,” Peggy Merkle said. “I have a 13 year-old daughter and she doesn’t want to go

Memorial Day made its final round Saturday at Convergys’ veterans breakfast in Pocatello. The customer management company held the free breakfast Saturday morning for veterans and anyone else in the community. Just as the pancakes, eggs and sausage got under way, the company held a flag ceremony. They retired their older flag and raised up

On Saturday, Zach Parris rode 80 miles on his bike. In two weeks time, he’ll be riding 140. All in the name of cancer research. For him and his wife, Tami Parris, cancer research holds a special place for them. Zach was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Aug. 2012. Tami was diagnosed with thyroid cancer

The Annie Foundation hosted a fundraiser on Saturday to assist the Anderson and Summer’s children who lost their parents in a plane crash in March. The fundraiser was called “Healing hearts”. Ball Ventures, Klim, and Snake River Landing teamed up as sponsors for this family fun event. Families enjoyed the beautiful weather and came out

The Museum of Rexburg reopened Saturday after being closed for six months. The museum hosted a public open house event that afternoon. Formerly known as the Teton Flood Museum, it had many new exhibits added. The museum had a lot of hidden artifacts in storage, and it took a while to go through all of

The Idaho unemployment rate sits at 3.8% right now, that’s almost two percent lower than the national level. In large part, that’s thanks to the growing hispanic population in Idaho. Between 2010 and 2013, Idaho’s rural Hispanic population grew by 6 percent, and non-Hispanics declined by 1 percent. agriculture plays a role in rural counties

A family fun event Saturday will be a benefit for two local families. All proceeds will go to the Anderson and Summers children, whose parents were killed in a plane crash near Alpine, Wyoming in March. Ball Ventures, Klim and Snake River Landing have teamed up as sponsors. They were setting up Friday afternoon for

Even though summer is on its way this month, during a time of productive activities, and feeling more comfortable with temperatures warming up, Pocatello Police are still urging the importance of locking your doors and windows, eliminating unwanted strangers in the house. According to Bannock County Court records, Rebecca Sue Ann Carter, 35, was arrested

The Blue Angel pilot who died on Thursday in a crash is being remembered Friday by his family here in Idaho. Jeff Kuss’ aunt and uncle live in Idaho Falls. Steve and Diana Martin are mourning the loss of their nephew. The crash is still under investigation, but the Martins are proud to call their

Jackson has been ranked fourth for green transportation in smaller sized cities in the country. Jackson’s bus service, START, is big reason why the city achieved this recognition. “It’s a recognition that we don’t take lightly,” Transit Director Darren Brugmann said. START originally began as a shuttle to the ski resort in 1987. “Here were

A Victor, Idaho man was sentenced to eight years and one month in jail for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Craig Alan Demeulenaere, 62, of Victor was sentenced by Chief Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal in Cheyenne on May 26. According to the Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office, Demeulenaere was arrested in

Chubbuck Police are looking for 21-year-old Alex Neil King. King has not had any contact with his Chubbuck family since April 14th. He was reported missing April 25. Chubbuck Police said King was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant issued in Ada County for failure to appear in court on a narcotics possession charge. Alex

Idaho State Police are on the scene of a one vehicle crash on US Highway 26 near the Ririe exit. One vehicle ended up in a canal off the side of the road. The accident was reported at 6:24 a.m. Friday. No one was hurt, but no further details were yet available. Investigation is continuing.

Roy Farr opened the company’s first store on Broadway Street in Idaho Falls. It is a four generation business that has been passed down. One of the first flavors was lemon custard, which has been brought back to the new line. The new product has a higher butterfat content of 14 percent to 15 percent,

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District will be providing lunch services all summer long for students for the 16th year in a row. According to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), food services of School District 25, students under the age of 18 can receive a free lunch, regardless of income. Tom Wilson set up the kickoff

Stacy Smuck’s car went into a Rigby canal Wednesday but he was rescued by Sam Morris, a passerby who saw the accident. So what do you do if you’re stuck in a sinking car and don’t have someone to help you on the outside? “If you’re in a vehicle that gets in the water and

Demetrius Anthony Gomez, 29, was in U.S. District Court in Pocatello Thursday morning for an arraignment. Gomez is accused of fatally shooting Tyrone Diaz in the face in early May. Gomez is charged with second-degree murder. A grand jury formally indicted him on that charge last week. During his court appearance on Thursday, Gomez pleaded

Clayton Scott, 18, has been charged with a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for the death of a motorcyclist. Darrell Garza, 50, was involved in a motorcycle crash on Yellowstone Avenue in Pocatello in March. Initial reports thought Garza had lost control of his motorcycle. But after investigating, police have found new evidence. According to court records,

Fire season is approaching quickly and the high temperatures could prove to be a problem in a couple of months. Fire crews, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), forest services and others are preparing for possible wildfires erupting throughout the gem state. Even though nature is unpredictable, it doesn’t stop people from wondering what this

Idaho Falls Police arrested Merle L. Parsons, 47, for possession of child pornography Wednesday night. Parsons is a registered sex offender. According to reports, a woman saw an unidentified man at the Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store at 255 N. Woodruff attempting to take pictures with his cell phone. The woman said he was holding

A man who passed out in a car at the intersection of First Street and Holmes Avenue was arrested at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday on felony charges of driving under the influence. Idaho Falls Police said Edward A. Aguilar, 56, was stopped in the intersection in a 1987 Plymouth Reliant. The car was still running

Idaho Falls Police arrested Steven M. Cummins, 41, for burglary after he was caught stealing cans of air from Walmart at 500 S. Utah Avenue Wednesday night. Canned air is sometimes used by “huffers” to obtain a high. According to police, Cummins fled the store before police arrived, but he was apprehended by police a

A recent vote by the Bonneville County Republican party may have violated state GOP rules. Leaders used new technology for the election and could cause concern among voters. On May 26, the Bonneville County GOP Central Committee held its reorganization election. While there, KIFI Local News 8/KIDK Eyewitness News reporter Chelsea Brentzel witnessed something that

Bingham County will be making a hefty deposit thanks to Bingham Memorial Hospital. On Wednesday, the hospital presented a check for $442,040 to Bingham County Commissioners Ladd Carter and Mark Bair and Bingham County Clerk Pamela Eckhart. This is the first payment of the re-negotiated liquid asset agreement between the hospital and the county. In

An SUV ended up in a Jefferson County canal when it hit another car. The accident happened at 437 N. Yellowstone Hwy. in Rigby just after 5 p.m. Deputies said the driver of the SUV didn’t see the car stopped to make a turn. The man in the SUV was rescued from a passerby who

Albertsons grocery store in Rexburg celebrated their re-grand opening Wednesday after being under construction for months. A new Pharmacy was added to the store, expanded thei organic items and an express line was built. The ribbon was cut by Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merril and store employees. Store Manager Kevin Stevens said the store has really

Despite a large increase in the number of people purchasing health insurance from health exchange markets, a majority of Idahoans and Americans still receive their health insurance benefits through their employers. That’s according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (Statistics found HERE). Yet as the cost of those insurance plans increases, so does the

“Don’t diss our ability” is the motto of the company New Day Products and Resources. New Day provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Now, with baseball season underway, there will be more jobs for employees to do. New Day is partners with the Gate City Grays, Pocatello’s semi-professional baseball team. New Day employees will

Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist Kevin Conran was recognized Thursday with the Silver Smokey Bear Award. The award is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Advertising Council. Caribou Targhee National Forest Supervisor Garth Smelser said the award recognizes sustained outstanding

Brigham Young University is rapidly growing and the school wants to make sure they are prepared for the future. A new office is being created called the Strategy and Research Office. The office will organize enrollment data and other information to help with future growth on campus. BYU-Idaho’s Media Relations Manager Brett Crandall said, “It’s

The waiting is over for Ammon area kids. Ammon’s Splash Zone officially opened at McCowin Park Wednesday afternoon. The new attraction will be open throughout the summer at 3000 Southwick Lane.

Joaquin Broncho, 19, of Fort Hall, was sentenced Wednesday to six and a half years in prison for voluntary manslaughter. U.S. Attorney for Idaho Wendy J. Olson said Broncho entered a plea agreement on August 29, 2014. He pleaded guilty to the charges on February 9, 2016. Broncho was previously charged as a juvenile in

The town of Jackson has warned about 20 homeowners so far this year to stop illegally renting their homes to tourists. Before this year the town hadn’t cited anyone for illegal short-term rentals. Town officials pursued a new policy on illegal short-term rentals because they wanted to crack down on the practice. They have argued