Month: July 2016

A contract has been agreed upon by the county commissioners for the use of horse stalls at the Bannock County Fairgrounds. Commissioners say they agree to keep the contract fair by getting all parties to contribute to it. Parties include the commissioners and the horse owners. This comes after the problem of leaving horse stalls

One woman is dead after a single vehicle rollover crash in Jefferson County Wednesday morning. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single vehicle crash at 800 North 3200 East in Menan at about 10:50 A.M. When they arrived they found a 1984 GMC Pickup that had rolled and come to

A Pocatello man is going to prison for 30 months after he called across state lines and planned to have his wife beaten. John Kent Davis, 66, of Pocatello, was sentenced Wednesday for interstate communication of a threat of bodily injury, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge sentenced

The United States Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that Bar-S Foods Company is recalling a variety of hot dog products that may have been contaminated with Listeria. The ready-to-eat, chicken and pork hot dog and corn dog items were produced on July 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

Property taxes in Jefferson County are not going to be as high as first proposed by the county assessor, but farmers are still not happy with their increases. Property values nearly doubled this year after adjustments were made by the county assessor’s office. Farmers protested the lack of data that the county assessors office used

Update 12:00 pm: As of Wednesday morning all power has been restored to customers affected by the large scale outage. Officials say that a fire in a capacitor bank at the Goshen substation near Shelley is the cause of the outage. The cause of that fire is still under investigation. A second small outage for

Update 7-20-2016 10:45 am: U.S. Forest Service Officials say the Cliff Creek Fire has grown more overnight and is now estimated to be 7,671 acres in size. Crews now estimated that the fire won’t be contained until July 31st. A town hall meeting will be held July 20th at 6 p.m. at Bondurant School in

Steven Craig Purcell also known as “Puck” was booked into the Fremont County Jail on burglary charges. Investigators recovered several items they believe were stolen such as construction and power tools. In a press release, investigators say he’s believe to have actively burglarized homes in Shelley all the way to Island Park. The case is

For most people, a power outage is nothing more than a frustrating inconvenience. For businesses, it can become an expensive ordeal, especially for the food industry. “Well the worry kicks in almost automatically, almost on an instant,” said Antonio Meza, the owner of Pechenga’s Mexican restaurant in Idaho Falls. “You know we have about two

The Cliff Creek fire in Wyoming stands as a reminder of how quick a wildfire can spread and endanger our homes. With much of our area still under a red flag warning, it’s important to make sure you’re ready to evacuate if needed. Kim Stouse, the community education specialist for the Pocatello Fire Department, said

The spouses of law enforcement now have a place to work on their fitness for free. The Barre Pocatello is offering free classes and free use of their facility to them in light of the recent situations in Dallas and Baton Rouge. The studio offers barre, pilates and yoga classes. It will also have a

Partial evacuations are underway in Sublette County as the Cliff Creek Fire reaches 6,700 acres. The evacuation in Sublette County includes the Cozy Campground and residences, south along Highway 189/191 toward the north area of Bondurant. A man who had to leave his home behind, George Warren, said it’s not an ideal situation, but it’s

The Colorado School of Public Health nationwide says there are nearly 167,000 children and teens younger than 20 who have type 1 diabetes. Four-year old Parker Campbell was a perfectly happy and healthy child, until four months ago when his mother, Jylisha Campbell, noticed him drinking more water and experiencing extreme fatigue. Parker, just like

A single vehicle crash on Green Road in McCammon killed one woman Monday night and the crash started a small fire. The Bannock County Sheriff’s office says 55-year-old Debbie Hainline was driving down the road at about 10:30 p.m. when she veered of the side of the road and down a steep embankment. Hainline was

A Pocatello police captain is hanging up his badge and gun after more than four decades in law enforcement. Tuesday, a retirement luncheon for Captain Terry Felsman was held at Pocatello City Hall. Felsman was honored with awards for his many years of service. A city council member presented Felsman with a key to the

We have an international dog show winner that lives in our backyard. The No. 1 Pekingese in the nation was bred locally in Shelley. The Champion of Champions of the Americas and Caribbean is a 3-year-old Pekingese, and his name is Parry. Parry competed in the Blackfoot Dog Show a month ago and won the

A security bond may be waived for the POW*MIA by Pocatello city leaders. Back in May, it was required to purchase the security bond. It was basically a pot of money set aside if any damages should occur during their events this summer at the Pocatello Raceway. The security bond would have paid for law

The Idaho Falls Police Department has received reports of an unknown man fraudulently targeting residents with security alarm systems at their homes. The suspect is described as a large, white male with a long black beard. He goes by several aliases, including Joe Johnson, Joe Jenkins, Travis Anderson, Kevin Johnson, Jay and Kelly. He is

If you were traveling on 17th and Hitt Rd in Idaho Falls Tuesday chances are you saw a few men wearing white suits with red stains on the crotch. The group calls themselves “Bloodstained Men” and they’re traveling throughout the western part of the country spreading their message: stop circumcising children. On Tuesday the group

Despite nonstop news about the Zika virus, which is transmitted through mosquitoes, another concern is West Nile virus. Many Americans remain dangerously unaware of how to protect themselves from mosquitoes. Jefferson County is using an abatement program to keep the mosquito population under control, and is using preventative measures to keep the viruses that come

Update 07-19-2016: Idaho Falls Police have arrested a31-year-old Jenna N. Holm for third-degree arson for setting fire to a trailer early Monday morning. Holm, who is homeless, was booked into the Bonneville County Jail Monday afternoon. According to reports, firefighters responded to the 1100 block of Irving around 12:30 a.m. for a structure fire. The

Even if you just drive past Mountain View Cemetery, it’s hard not to notice the cemetery’s lone church. Built to memorialize former Idaho governor and U.S. senator James Brady by his family, the Brady Church was dedicated to him on Memorial Day in 1922. At first the church was open to the public, but then

It’s no secret the cost of health care continues to rise. Unlike gas prices, the price of health care never goes down or even fluctuates. It has always been a steady upward increase. But more and more employers are taking advantage of a health care option from insurance companies to help lower health care spending

Fire crews in Bingham County put out a shed fire in Shelley, Monday evening. The fire happened near 1600 North and New Sweden Road, around 8 p.m. The Bingham County Sheriff’s office says, there was a man out burning weeds. The fire got away from him, burned up to his shed. The fire took the

Recent statistics from the Pocatello Regional Airport show that in June, there were 6,594 passengers traveling. That is almost a 70 percent increase June 2015. The airport also saw an increase in load factor, or the average number of occupied seats on a flight. The load factor for June was a little more than 80

Firefighters are working to put out a small wildfire that is burning just off Portneuf Road near Pocatello. The fire was originally reported just after 3 pm Monday. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen says the fire is contained at this time but not out. Two structures are currently being threatened by the fire but crews believe that

A fire southeast of Jackson is filling the skies of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park with smoke. The smoke is thick enough, that it difficult to see the Grand Teton peaks from the valley floor. The Cliff Creek fire started Sunday afternoon, 5-miles north of Bondurant, Wyoming. The fire has burned over 2,220 acres.

The town of Jackson took the first step in the process of mitigating the West Broadway landslide by demolishing a house right above it. Removing the house will reduce the weight that in on the top portion of the landslide which continues to move. Town officials say it moves anywhere from a quarter inch to

Two people were transported by medical helicopters after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20/26, just east of Arco city limits at 1:18 p.m. Sunday. The Butte County Sheriff’s office said one vehicle attempted to turn left into a business. An approaching vehicle struck the first, then both came to rest off the highway. Lost Rivers

Idaho Falls Police arrested 23-year-old Afton Purser for grand theft for stealing and using a debit card. Purser of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Saturday. According to reports, a resident reported his wife’s debit card had been stolen from Winco on July 13 after she forgot her purse in the

Idaho Falls Police arrested 31-year-old Caleb A. Stephens for felony possession of a controlled substance Saturday night after he tried to run from officers. Stephens of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to police reports, Stephens was violating city code as he rode a long board down center of the roadway

Nathaniel Jayson Barker, 48, was arrested Friday on charges of grand theft of firearms, unlawful possession of firearms, and possession of a controlled substance. According to police reports, Barker attempted to pawn a stolen item at an Old Town pawn shop. The shop recognized the item as stolen and contacted police. Officers found Barker nearby

The Republican National Convention gets underway today in Cleveland. With the “Never Trump” movement likely effectively silenced, Monday’s gathering of the GOP is the beginning of the party’s coronation ceremony for presumptive nominee Donald Trump. The convention officially gets started at 1:00 with a speech by U. S. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas. The convention

Update: 7/18/16 9:15 a.m. The Lanes Creek fire, 10 miles northwest of Thayne, Wyoming grew to 25 acres over the weekend. The fire torched trees Sunday, but is burning mostly in heavy downed and dead fuels. A number of new spot fires were discovered Sunday to the northeast and east of the main fire. A

Update: 7/18/16 9:10 am The Miles Canyon fire was declared controlled at 8 p.m. Saturday. The 56-acre fire, approximately 3 miles west of Ovid and 2 miles south of Liberty, Idaho was contained at 9 p.m. Friday. Original Story: The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center is working to contain the Miles Canyon fire nine miles

The First Presbyterian Church in Idaho Falls is offering bike riders a place to mourn the loss of a fellow cyclist who was struck by a car and died Wednesday evening. Anne Davis, 22, and Laura Stark, 25, were riding with a group of 22 bicyclists when Davis was fatally struck by a car. Stark

Update: 7/18/16 8:50 am A Type 2 Incident Management team is assuming control of the Cliff Creek Fire, burning five miles north of Bondurant, Wyoming. The fire was reported at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and had grown to 2,200 acres by Sunday night. One pole barn was burned, but no other structures have been lost. Evacuations

“Exposed: Never Before Seen Wonders” is the newest exhibit on display at Idaho’s Museum of Natural History in Pocatello. “In this exhibit, we have a little bit of everything,” said Curt Schmitz, the museum’s exhibits manager. From shrunken heads of South America to personal artifacts from historians, the “Exposed” exhibit showcases a wide variety of

The 9th annual Tin Cup Challenge took place Saturday morning. The city plaza in Driggs was full of runners and donators enjoying the start to their days. “In eight years, we’ve raised $8 million in a valley of 10,000 people and only two stoplights. So it’s really an extraordinary community we live in here in

The Fight for Families Fun Run was held Saturday morning in Rexburg. The 5K run is supported by Rexburg community to raise money goes directly to the Rexburg Family Crisis Center. The Family Crisis Center is a nonprofit organization that provides relief and support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. This year’s theme

Update 7/16/16 8:32 p.m.: Idaho State Police misidentified the man killed in an accident along I-15 near Blackfoot Saturday morning. The real name of the man who died is 20-year-old Wyatt Wells. Wells’ family has been notified of his death. Original Story: An Idaho Falls man died in an accident along I-15 near Blackfoot, early

Motorcyclists and veteran associates started the 1st Annual “Honoring the Armed Forces Rally” Saturday in Idaho Falls. Motorcyclists then traveled down to Pocatello to visit with veterans at the Idaho State Veterans Home. The event was to help vets in need with depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to help with suicide prevention. “This

The Fort Hall Fire Department issued a burn ban just last week. And especially since this summer is a lot dryer than last year, they want to remind everyone to not use any left over fireworks or burn fires of any kind. This is just for cautionary measures until the ban is lifted on October

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has a new crew in service assigned to Ambulance No. 6. Newly trained emergency personnel will help keep the department afloat when crews are dispatched. In the past, the fire department has run out of ambulances on a daily basis because of multiple calls at one time. Now, with another

With the recent backlash against police officers across the nation, a local business in Ammon wanted to show its gratitude. Cabela’s hosted a law enforcement appreciation barbecue on Friday. “They do the job because they want to protect and serve their community. That’s why I got into it. I like to protect people who couldn’t

You can be part of the team in joining us on a Step Challenge. Watch Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News each night this week to learn why it’s important to walk and what to do more efficiently. Jay Hildebrandt, Karole Honas of KIFI Local News 8 along with Todd Kunz and Steve Cannon

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in St. Anthony will hold a procession to bring attention to the right to life. It’s part of the annual Running of the Rose. “We defend the life as Christians, as believers,” said Father Adrian Vazquez. “We defend life in every stage.” The Catholic Church of North America and The Knights

No one was hurt when an Idaho Falls Power street light fell into an intersection at around 2 p.m. Friday. People who live near the intersection of Johnson and Kelsey said the wooden pole rotted out. Idaho Falls Power crews de-charged the light and wrapped the line out of the street, then used a chainsaw

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is touring archaeological sites in southeast Utah that a coalition of tribes and environmental groups want to see protected as a new national monument. Jewell on Friday was in the city of Monticello and hiked out to nearby ancient cliff dwellings as part of a research trip to hear from

Captain Terry Felsman will retire from the force this month after more than 41 years with the Pocatello Police Department. Felsman began his career in Pocatello in 1974 after graduating from the ISU Law Enforcement program. He graduated from the 237th FBI National Academy in 2009 and spent the past eight years as Captain of

Lightning started a new fire on the Bridger-Teton National Forest Friday. The White Fire is located about 18-miles down the Grey’s River Road from Alpine, Wyoming and four miles south of the Deer Creek Guard Station. The one-quarter acre fire was burning in shrubs and grasses, along with some fallen dead timber and mixed conifer

The Idaho Falls Auditorium District has selected Bateman-Hall/Hogan as the Construction Manager and General Contractor for the Idaho Falls Event Center. Bateman-Hall/Hogan was one of four teams interviewed for the contract. Auditorium District Chairman Cindy Ozaki said the selection was based on the company’s qualifications, experience, relationships, and personal commitments. The process is broken down

The Trust for Public Land has formally closed on its purchase of land that will host the future Astoria Hot Springs Park. Northern Rockies Director Dick Dolan announced an agreement with Northlight Capital Partners and Snake River Sporting Club. “We have all worked together for more than two years to negotiate the sale and relocation

A Pocatello man was hospitalized early Friday morning after a woman stabbed him. Pocatello Police arrested Wynette Lynann Ballard, 38, on charges of aggravated battery. According to reports, the victim, a 54-year-old man, met Ballard at a convenience store. They then sat down to drink outside a residence. The man said the woman approached him.

Gun shots were fired during a fight involving a large group of juveniles in Idaho Falls Thursday night. Police said there was no evidence anyone was shot at or hit by gunfire. Idaho Falls Police were first called to a large group of juveniles talking about guns and preparing to fight in the 700 block

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that happened Thursday Night. The crash happened in the 8300 block of the Old Yellowstone Highway. The sheriff’s office says a female driver went off the road over a ditch, shearing off a power pole before the car stopped in a field. The driver was ejected

4-H kids have been working with wild horses for just over a month now. It’s part of a program to gentle wild horses so they can be sold to trainers. “The process with him, not with all my mustangs, but with him has been kind of slow,” said Bailey York about her mustang, “Wrangler”. “He’s

What was called the worst is now in the process of trying to become one of the best. The city of Pocatello is making progress toward designing its new flag. Flag design committee members presented their plan of action to the city council Thursday morning. The committee explained to the council how they plan to

Pocatello’s human relations advisory committee met with the city council Thursday morning as part of the council’s study session. The committee spoke to the council about its progress, how the city is doing and what issues still need to be addressed. The committee said it’s been doing everything possible to prevent hate crimes in Pocatello.

Sharing the road with bicyclists or with cars may be a battle, but no matter where we reside on the spectrum, sharing the road is the law. The bicycle accident in Iona Wednesday can remind you about the dangers of being on a busy highway. Thursday, we’re taking a look at ways you can be

On Wednesday, Anheuser-Busch in Idaho Falls had its annual “Grower Days” event to appreciate the barley growers the company works with. “We have a saying, ‘No barley, no beer.’ So without them we’re not successful as a company,” said director of agro-operations, Glenn Nevins. It’s no secret that Idaho is one of, if not the

Arco is celebrating its 34th annual Atomic Days celebration, this year the newly formed Lost Rivers Chamber of Commerce is hoping to cash in on more vendors and encouraging people to explore the valley. About 30 vendors from all across Idaho will come to Arco for the festival many see as a homecoming for the

A Chubbuck man is in jail for causing a disturbance and holding a sword aggressively. According to Chubbuck Police, Jared Whitaker is being held on charges of Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer, 1 st Degree Stalking, Battery on an Officer, Resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Police said the man was banging on a neighboring

The Pocatello Fire Department is encouraging gamers to find a different place to hunt Pokemon. The fire department said Pokemon Go is a great way to encourage people to get outside and get some exercise, but should be done safely. While some public buildings and facilities have been selected to have Pokemon and Poke Stops,

After several months of continuances Devin Crawford has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. Out of the 35 years, he will serve 12 years fixed and 23 years indeterminate. Crawford was ordered by the judge to pay a $1,000 fine, county costs of $500 and restitution of $43,378.97. Crawford was originally charged with kidnapping

Bonneville County deputies used a taser and the help of a citizen to arrest two men after separate foot chases in Idaho Falls Wednesday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies saw Tanner J. Baker, who was wanted on active warrants, walking in the area of Northgate Mile and Boulevard in Idaho Falls. Two deputies detained

Lost Rivers Medical Center (LRMC) in Arco is announcing a new partnership with the University of Utah. The partnership will work to create more care opportunities for high-risk patients in central Idaho. High-risk patients include those needed care for complex cardiovascular care, neurosciences, and transplant services. In a press release, Gordon Crabtree, Interim CEO of

UPDATE 7/14/2014 11:30a: Bonneville County Sheriff’s office released the name and more details on the deadly motorcycle accident Wednesday night. Deputies said Jack Joslin, 47, of Idaho Falls died from his injuries. He was riding north on 5th West and struck the side of a SUV pulling away from a driveway onto 5th West. The

Jackson, Wyoming is no stranger to tourists, but even they have to plan ahead as Mother Nature prepares one of her greatest shows of this generation, a total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. According to Teton County Sheriff Jim Whalen. “We anticipate anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 visitors to the Teton County region. We’re

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously voted to advance the nomination of 6th District Judge David C. Nye of Pocatello to be Idaho’s next U.S. District Judge. Nye’s nomination will now be reported to the full Senate for consideration, the final step in his confirmation process. At his initial appearance before the committee on

UPDATE: 11:50 a.m. July 14 The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has identified Ann Davis, 22, of Virginia as the female victim of a fatal bicycle crash near Iona Wednesday night. Another female cyclist, Laura Stark, 25, from Michigan was listed in critical condition Thursday at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The women were part of

Pocatello Police are atttempting to locate three juvenile runaways. Jaiden Weiss, 16, was last seen in the early morning hours of July 12. They said Weiss left home because he was in violation of his probation. Weiss is 5’10”, 130 pounds, with long blond hair and blue eyes. He may be in the company of

Mohna Thurnagle and her family have been taking advantage of the Portneuf Wellness Complex since it opened last year bringing picnics and using the facility’s soccer fields. She said the area’s been needing something like this for awhile. “I’ve been jealous of other towns that have beautiful parks like this, so it’s nice to have

Four Paws Pet Adoptions in Rexburg was started 16 years ago, because the founders say a local shelter was euthanizing 90 percent of its pets. It was started by Bob and Bobbette Carlson and their daughter Jodi Johnson. “Because I love what I do and there was a need. I’ve always wanted animals. I was

In light of the recent shootings in Dallas, members of the Jewish community in Jackson expressed their support for the Jackson Police Department with kids personally delivering pictures and treats to the officers. “We had a group of people, together with kids. We had a wonderful time visiting with them (the Jackson police),” said Chabad

A man who identifies as a transgender woman has been arrested after they took photos of other women inside of the changing room at Target in Ammon. On Monday the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Ammon Target store where an adult female says a person taking pictures of her while she was inside

The City of Idaho Falls is planning on holding two public hearings in July to discuss two proposed building projects. The Saturn Park Townhomes project is proposing to build 54, two-story townhomes, and the other project is to develop 43, 4-plex townhomes. The Saturn Park Townhomes’ plot of land will be north of Pancheri Dr.

State Hospital South in Blackfoot hosted its 130th-anniversary celebration on Wednesday. It included a dedication of the final set of headstones at the hospital’s cemetery. Staff and volunteers are celebrating the dedication and the completion of the headstone project. It started with just 15 headstones for more than 1,000 graves. State Hospital South’s headstone project

It was a burn and learn day Wednesday in Pocatello. The Pocatello Fire Department did live fire training on an old vacant house on Jason Avenue. Which can bring new housing opportunities to the lot. The house was in an empty lot with plenty of space away from other houses in the neighborhood. The Fire

A new study being done at Idaho State University is looking to see if there’s a connection between food insecurity and obesity. Erin Rasmussen, a psychology professor at ISU, recently received a $402,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Rasmussen said being food impulsive means choosing immediately

Update 7-13-2016 5:10 pm: Idaho State Police that the accident has been cleared and all lanes are open again. Update 7-13-2016 2:20 pm: Idaho State Police are still working to clear an accident that is blocking one lane of southbound 1-15 near Malad Summit. According to ISP, at around 10:30 a.m. officers responded to a

Seal coating on Interstate 15 between Sage Junction and Dubois, funded by new revenue, will begin Thursday, July 14. This project will preserve the highway surface and maintain mobility on I-15. The seal coat is scheduled for completion in mid-August. The adjoining section of I-15, from Idaho Falls to the Sage Junction Port of Entry,

With the Dallas police shootings still fresh in everybody’s minds, one local gym decided to show their support for the men and woman in blue in a unique way. CrossFit edify in Ammon hosted a memorial workout in honor of the 5 police officers killed last week in Dallas. “We have people who work on

Gov. Butch Otter, Lt. Gov. Brad Little and Idaho Commerce Director Megan Ronk made rounds to see Pocatello’s latest economic development projects Wednesday. The Statehouse team made its way to four locations: ON Semiconductor, Western States Caterpillar and the future buildings of the Mountainview Event Center and Grace Lutheran High School. As he stood in

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is warning the community to avoid contact with bats since one was found with rabies. SIPH recommends the following preventative measures: Make sure your animals are vaccinated against rabies. If you’re unsure your animal needs it, you can check with your local veterinarian. Avoid contact with bats, especially if they’re not

The Virginia Theater in Shelley is marking ten years with the current owners with a production of “Pirates of Penzance.” Ronnie and Devon Kerbs say that at more than 100 years old, theirs is the oldest operating theater in Idaho. They have a special connection to the building. “My great-great grandfather is John Shelley,” Ronnie

When was the last time you thanked a member of law enforcement? For officers in Bannock County, that’s exactly what the community has been doing – thanking them. Local law enforcement agencies said that since the Dallas shooting, there has been a huge outpouring of support from the community. “We stand with you,” “We support

The high school building and the Mountain View Event Center (MEC) stood half way completed Tuesday, but much has yet to be done still. Executive Director at the Grace Lutheran School, Robert Raschke says a good construction team is on board and is working six days a week to facilitate the completion. The first day

Good progress has been made on the new Idaho State Police building in Pocatello. Currently, construction crews are working on the foundation and underground work for the building. The site supervisor said once the foundation is completed, the next step is to work on the plumbing and tying in underground utilities. Crews expect to start

The St. Anthony Police Department is receiving hate mail apparently from people who mistake the east Idaho city for the city of St. Anthony in Minnesota, where Philandro Castro, a black man, was shot in his car last week by a white cop. Police Chief Terry Harris said the hate mail has come to the

Idaho ranks No. 41 in the nation for child deaths, meaning that the state has one of the lowest child death rates in the country. The leading causes of death among Idaho infants are physical birth defects and short gestation periods or low birth weight. The leading cause of death among children ages 1 to

The Melaleuca offices in Idaho Falls are being bathed in blue to show support for law enforcement after the recent violent events in Dallas, Texas. In a letter to the company, CEO Frank VanderSloot said the following: “As you know, police officers around the nation are under attack. Let’s face it, all police officers are

The Pocatello Police Department is asking for help to locate missing 15-year-old Tiana Mariani. Tiana is 5 feet tall, weighs approximately 90 pounds and has brown hair. Tiana left home after being grounded and is believed to still be in the area. Anyone with information on Tiana’s location are asked to call Pocatello Police dispatch

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Offices is warning people about a phone call scam where the scammers are impersonating deputies with the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office says they have received several reports of the calls from people in the area. The unknown caller stated there was a warrant for the person’s arrest for Failure to

Gas prices in Idaho are stable, but higher than in most states, according to a report released Tuesday by AAA Idaho. The state’s pump prices are within a penny or two of where they’ve been all summer. Idaho motorists are paying an average of $2.47 for regular–grade gasoline. The price makes Idaho the eighth highest-priced

A couple in Idaho Falls is expecting twins after going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) at the first fertility clinic in eastern Idaho. In January, Emily and Luke Hawkins shared their story with us about their difficulties getting pregnant. They had already tried IVF at a fertility clinic in Utah and after their treatment here

One year ago, search and rescue crews were in the Salmon-Challis National Forest looking for missing two year-old Deorr Kunz, Jr. “We haven’t found a thread,” said Steve Penner, Lemhi County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy. A lot has happened in the last year. His parents were named suspects in his disappearance. Last week the Lemhi County

Blake Kleffner wants to be the very best, like no one ever was— to catch them is his real test and to train them is his cause. Kleffner joined the dozens on Idaho State University’s quad Monday playing the new gaming app Pokemon Go. The app has its players to explore their surroundings to catch