Month: August 2016

The Pocatello Police Department honored some its own in an awards ceremony on Wednesday. The ceremony was held at City Hall. Five officers received promotions, six others received awards. Eric Bills was also sworn in as the newest officer for Pocatello PD. Six lifesaving awards were given out for service above and beyond the call

Power County has a “SCLID”, or Sheriff Commissioner’s Inmate Labor Detail, program where inmates can do labor detail a few times a week. They have a van and trailer they take, which holds a maximum of 10 prisoners. They do public works projects, such as work on cemeteries or clean up roadsides. Power County Sheriff

Principal dancers with Ballet Idaho traveled to Idaho Falls this week to teach students at both the Idaho Ballet Theatre and Idaho School of Ballet. This is the first time the Boise company has held a workshop like this in eastern Idaho. The workshop is all in an effort to bring more talent based out

There’s good news for some freshmen at Idaho State University in Pocatello. It’s called the “Tuition Lock Pilot Program.” It goes into effect in two weeks when school starts. Which is designed to give freshmen a chance to keep their tuition totals predictable, and not to mention, the same each year for four years. The

Albertson’s shoppers in Idaho Falls have a new store… sort of. Albertson’s held a grand re-opening ceremony for its 17th street store in Idaho Falls Wednesday morning. A lot of people from the community turned out for the celebration in the parking lot. Corporate managers came from Boise and the store director introduced each department

Update 08/10/2016 11:00 pm: The Lone Pine Fire burning near Fort Hall is now 100 percent contained. Crews remain on location to put out any hot spots. UPDATE 08/09/16 2:00 p.m.: Fire officials said the Lone Pine Fire is now 65 percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Though the fire is still burning, no further

Contractors have completed work on the new Ammon field office of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. The building is located at 3750 E. Lincoln Road. It currently houses the department’s Ammon Police Division, as well as other deputies. It is intended to provide more resources to deputies and allow them to work more efficiently with

A man who walked away from a Department of Correction worksite in Ammon is back in custody. Kristopher Andras Hass,24, was last seen at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 2500 block of S. 25th East in Ammon. He was taken into custody late Tuesday night when he returned to the worksite. Hass was sentenced in

One person has been injured in an ATV accident in Idaho Falls, Tuesday evening. The accident happened after 9 p.m., near the intersection of Highland Drive and Canal Ave. This is near Melaleuca Field in central Idaho Falls. The operator of the 4-wheeler ATV was taken to the hospital by ambulance, there is no word

The building of the new high school in Bonneville Joint School District 93 is underway as crews begin to prepare the build site. However, the general contractor, Headwaters Construction, is still looking for subcontractors for certain help. District 93 held the new high school’s ground breaking two weeks ago. And now, the next stage is

Haerzliches willkommen! That means welcome in German. And it’s a message Idaho tourism officials want to spread.They’re producing a promotional video in German for a good reason. “German is the one language we chose to do the international promotion video for, because there are more German people who don’t speak english,” said Nancy Richardson, Senior

It is county fair time around Eastern Idaho. On Tuesday, members of 4-H prepped their animals and got ready for judging at the Bonneville County Fair. 4-H is a program that teaches leadership and responsibility, it also teaches about the livestock industry. Each day, the county fair will have different livestock presented and judged. Tuesday,

Benito Mora, Jr. , 38, of Idaho Falls was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years and 1 month in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Mora to serve 4 years of supervised release following his release from prison. Blackfoot Police arrested Mora during a traffic stop on January

Firefighters are keeping a close eye on several fires caused by thunderstorms on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The Boundary Fire, on the Middle Fork Ranger District, had no increase in size and is approximately 50 percent contained. The 40-acre fire is burning in mixed conifer, and is of a mile west of Boundary Creek Boat

Brenda Honena, 52, of Blackfoot faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and up to 3 years of supervised release after pleading guilty in U.S. District Court Tuesday to the theft of money from the Fort Hall Elementary School in 2012. Honena was indicted by a federal grand jury

Over 1,100 National Guardsmen from Idaho, Oregon, and Montana are returning home. For the past two weeks, the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team has been supporting the International Joint Exercise Saber Guardian 2016 in Romania. Saber Guardian is an annual, multi-national exercise designed to enhance joint combined operations with allied and partner nations. Gen. Nicolae

Idahoans could be victims of a possible scam by a company using deceptive practices to market health insurance. The Idaho Department of Insurance said Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance exchange, has received complaints from consumers who have been contacted by an organization called National Enrollment Center. The department said multiple attempts to contact

A red flag warning is posted for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming for strong, gusty winds and low relative humidity. Fire danger is still extreme throughout most of the region. The Bridger-Teton National Forest reports the Cliff Creek fire near Bondurant, Wyoming is now 97 percent contained. It was last estimated at 32,162 acres. The

Blackfoot High School teacher Holly Kartchner has been named “Teacher of the Year” by the American Lawyers Alliance. The Alliance is a charitable group whose mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of the law and the American legal system. For the past nine years Kartchner’s students have won the state’s “We the People: the

Update: 8/9/16 10:25 a.m. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an air quality caution for Custer County. With lessening impacts from regional wildfires, air quality is expected to remain in the the “moderate” to “good” category. However, IDEQ said people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may experience health impacts and should

As the internet becomes more and more incorporated into our daily lives, so does the importance of the reliability and speed of that internet. In the case of internet speed, Idaho doesn’t do too well. According to the website Speedtest, the average internet speed for Idaho is 35.94 mbps. That places the state 44th in

It’s that time of year when parents are shopping for school supplies and many are experiencing sticker shock. Costs can easily add to up to well over a hundred dollars for required materials ranging from crayons and paper to backpacks and calculators. Some parents can’t afford it, but help is available for them in School

Another new restaurant is now open in Chubbuck. Noodles and Company officially opened for business on Monday. Noodles and Company offers a variety of pastas from around the world. They also have soups, salads and sandwiches. The Chubbuck location has about 30 employees. It is the sixth location in Idaho. The general manager, Lindsey Canham,

The Pocatello Regional Airport has mounted a new display to greet visitors. It is a Giant Bison skull, loaned to the airport by the Idaho Museum of Natural History. The roughly 7 foot wide exhibit is located near the baggage claim and includes information about the ancient animal. It originally roamed the Snake River Plain

Can you agree to disagree? Well, there’s an advocacy group trying to revive civility. Last week people from all over the state gathered in Boise to participate in the Idaho Civility Summit. “You learn more about yourself, those that you’re working with,” Bonneville County Prosecutor Danny Clark said. “Maybe some of the concepts we have

The Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race is set for Saturday at 4 p.m. in Idaho Falls. Along with the duck race, speed boat races will be taking place in the river. A classic car show will also be happening near the boat docks on the west side of the river. You can check out

Yellowstone National Park has implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions. The restrictions took effect at noon Monday due to continued hot, dry weather, and recent wildfire activity both inside and outside the park. Fire activity is expected to increase in coming days as temperatures rise, relative humidity levels drop and gusty winds increase. The extended weather

Law enforcement officials in southern Idaho say they believe a child accidentally shot and killed himself while playing with a gun over the weekend. Washington County Sheriff Matt Thomas says the 6-year-old boy died Saturday afternoon in Weiser. According to Thomas, the boy went inside the home while his mother and her boyfriend were working

A parasitic amoeba that causes deadly brain infections has turned up in a warm spring in Grand Teton National Park, prompting a warning for those seeking a soak. The microscopic Naegleria fowleri (nuh-GLEER’-ee-uh FOW’-lur-ee) amoeba typically occurs in the Southern U.S., not the Rocky Mountain West. Even so, Grand Teton officials announced Monday tests confirm

Update: 8/9/16 1:55 p.m. The Caribou County Sheriff’s office reports the 3 Mile Knoll Road fire was 100 percent contained by about 11 p.m. Monday. Fire fighting crews were on the scene Tuesday to monitor fire lines and douse remaining hot spots. There has not been an accurate estimate of acreage and the cause of

The Bureau of Land Management will conditionally approve a modified plan that will allow the Thompson Creek Mine to produce molybdenum for another 10 years. The approval, part of a Record of Decision to be announced Thursday, will likely result in additional surface disturbance of about 500 acres of BLM, National Forest, and private land.

A 7-year old Virginia boy was one of two people who died after a head-on car crash in western Wyoming Saturday. The other victim was a 27-year old from Afton. Wyoming Highway Patrol said the crash happened about 7 miles north of Alpine near mile post 125 on US Highway 89 at about 2:20 p.m.

The city of Ammon’s Public Works and Fiber Optic departments are beginning to install fiber service to more than 200 homes that have so far requested it. It is estimated the new service will cost approximately $3,000 per property. The city has created an “opt-in” Local Improvement District to pay for the installation of that

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an air quality caution issued Friday for Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power counties. The department said it took the action because of lessening impacts caused by smoke from regional wildfires. Open burning bans are still in effect in each county, except Oneida, for purposes

Caribou County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a grain field fire is burning near Grace. Part of Highway 34 leading into Grace is closed. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid the area. We have a reporter on the way. Stay with us for the latest details.

UPDATE 8/07/16 – 8:20 p.m. The White Sands fire located 14 miles west of Ashton has burned 50 acres. Two engines and a dozer are being used by crews. There are no containment or control estimates at this time due to difficult access. A wildfire broke out in St. Anthony at 4:25 Sunday afternoon near

Surprises could be waiting right in your own backyard. One man in Preston got quite a surprise when he discovered a mammoth tusk on his property. Kasey Keller was digging in a gravel pit next to the auto shop he owns. It was something he had done many times before. But this time, he was

The man who was involved in a almost seven hour standoff with Idaho Falls Police is now in custody. Police arrested 27-year-old Rory D. Neddo of Idaho Falls Saturday. Idaho Falls Police Departments was trying to serve Neddo multiple warrants. He was wanted on Idaho Department of Correction’s parole violation, two Idaho Falls warrants for

UPDATE: 8/6/16 9:55 AM: A teenage girl who was missing in Grand Teton National Park has been found alive. Law enforcement rangers and deputies from the Teton County sheriff’s office found Fauna Jackson around 8 a.m. Saturday morning. Jackson has been taken to St. John’s Medical Center. Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a report of

The Rigby City Council fired their Police Chief, Thursday night. According to the City Clerk’s office, The vote was unanimous, 6 to 0 in favor of dismissal. The city council made the decision in an executive session behind closed doors. The Council then voted in public, during their meeting. Keith Hammon was named Police Chief

A couple hundred jobs may be added to the City of Pocatello. The long-time vacant metal company, formerly known as “Hoku,” has just been leased a few weeks ago. “And working with the whole idea of either re-purposing it or building this polysilicon plant back up to where they can start producing the polysilicon,” said

Friday was the last day of a new IT Boot Camp for high school students in our area. The free weeklong program was put on by Melaleuca at its headquarters. Local high school students — and even some from Boise and Utah — got hands-on training in information technology. “We partnered up with professor Rex

Traffic is moving slow on US 20 south of Rigby. A truck that caught fire is blamed for the slow down. Idaho State Police is working to clear the road. The traffic is backup for over a mile.

It’s World Breastfeeding Week so Eastern Idaho Public Health is trying to educate the community. Friday was the annual Picnic in the Park at Kate Curley Park in Idaho Falls. There were educational booths, games and activities for kids, and different vendors. The purpose of the event is to inform, celebrate and support breastfeeding moms.

Utah authorities say a rural wildfire near the Idaho border has torched about 30 square miles and destroyed three structures. Box Elder County Fire Marshal Corey Barton said Friday the fire has burned a ranchers’ cabin as well as a camp trailer and a mobile home. All three were vacant, and no one has been

An air quality advisory has been posted for Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties for degraded air quality. The Stage 1 Forecast and Caution bans all open burning of any kind. Gas grills and charcoal briquettes are allowed. The Pocatello office of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality said the caution was

An Elmore County woman in her 30’s is the first human case of West Nile Virus in Idaho this summer. She is recovering at her home. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, besides that infection, eight other counties have detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes since the end of June, including this

Teton County, Wyoming has lifted an evacuation order for the Granite Creek drainage in the area near the Cliff Creek fire. County Commissioners reopened the Granite Creek Road at 10 a.m. Friday. Homeowners may remain in their homes overnight. Other members of the public will be restricted to day use and are only permitted in

Forest and range fire activity have made air quality unhealthy in Custer County. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the alert Friday, saying fine particulate matter had degraded air quality to the “unhealthy” range. Under those conditions, the department said all people could begin to experience health effects. People with heart and lung disease,

“Cradle to Career.” That’s the new education initiative by the United Way of Southeastern Idaho. It kicked off Thursday with a large donation from the Monsanto Fund. Monsanto donated a check for $13,500 to help with the initiative. United Way said the goal of the program is to focus on early childhood education programs and

The Pocatello City Council has confirmed the nomination of Heidi Adamson to the council. Adamson will fulfill the remainder of Craig Cooper’s term. Cooper resigned the council to accept a position on the Bannock County Commission. Adamson is a graduate of Highland High School and owner of Five Star Property Management. “I’ve always been interested

Iona Mayor Brad Andersen faces a recall election on Aug. 30 and it’s causing controversy in the small town. Bonneville County elections office said 288 people signed the petition to hold a recall election, however only 228 were actually registered voters who live in the city of Iona. Lawrence Burke circulated the petition around the

UPDATE: Missing teen Sandy Moore has been found safe in Casper, Wyoming. The Amber Alert for Sandy has also been lifted. Madison County, Montana Sheriff Roger Thompson tells KIDK/KIFI the suspectRodney Lee Zahn is in custody. According to reports, the pair was found in the Ford pick-up described in the Amber Alert. —- Original Story:

A new Chipotle location in Chubbuck officially opened its doors on Thursday. Chipotle is a Mexican grill with fresh, all-natural ingredients. It offers burritos, tacos, salads, chips and salsa, and more. There are also veggie and organic menu items available. At the new location in Chubbuck, there is both indoor and outdoor seating. Chipotle also

Keeping our young drivers safe is a major concern for parents and other people on the road. The defensive driving course, Alive At 25, in Idaho is earning a National Safety Council Award. The National Safety Council announced the program is receiving its “Astonishing Achievement Award.” The Idaho Transportation Department and alive at 25 will

Officials at the Bannock County Mosquito Abatement District said mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The mosquitoes were found in three adult surveillance mosquito traps. Mosquitoes in a fourth trap are suspected to be positive and have been sent out for further analysis. Mosquito Abatement Director Dave Herter said the traps were

Regional tourism marketers will have about $4.5 million in Idaho Travel Council grants to promote their areas next year. The Idaho Travel Council awarded marketing grants during its summer meeting in Lava Hot Springs this week. The funding helps with print and digital advertising, brochures, attendance at travel shows, public relations, direct mail, industry research

UPDATE: 8/4/16 3:45 p.m. The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims of a Bear Lake drowning Wednesday as Jennifer Anne Lambourne, 37, and her daughter, Brooklyn Mae Lambourne, 11, both of South Jordan, Utah. According to investigators, Brooklyn was on an inflated water toy with her 8-year-old cousin on Bear Lake, near

A wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon just south of the Idaho state line in northern Utah. Fire crews are fighting the fire from the air and ground near the town of Plymouth. Current estimates put the fire at around 7,000 acres. Utah media is reporting two farms were evacuated as a precaution and two small

A 50-year-old Brigham City, Utah man was not seriously hurt after a crash at Mile post 32 on US Highway 91 Wednesday night. Bannock County Sheriff’s Captain Kevin Fonnesbeck said David Reinkrout told deputies he was driving down the road at around 10:30 p.m. when a semi-truck ran him off the road. His 1991 Chevrolet

Heavy winds and very dry conditions pushed the Cliff Creek fire near Bondurant, Wyoming an additional 1,500 acres Wednesday. The fire growth happened within the fire’s interior and containment lines are holding. At a total 31,169 acres, the fire is now 84 percent contained. A column of smoke that was visible from Grand Teton National

Update 10:20 am: The 8-year-old brother of a girl that died Tuesday after drowning in a backyard pool, has also died from injuries in the same incident. According to a Go Fund Me page set up to benefit the family, 8-year-old Jaxon Jolley died this morning from his injuries at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Researchers at Idaho State University are conducting a study testing the balance of video gamers and non-gamers. The purpose is to find if there is a correlation between balance issues and the amount of time people play video games. For balance, your brain relies on three sensory inputs: vision, proprioception (or touch) and the vestibular

The Ammon City Council has approved a final plat for a new Deseret Industries Building. City Manager Ron Folsum said the plan encompasses a 6.45 acre tract of land north of 17th Street and west of Piano Gallery with access from Trailwood Drive. Deseret Industries has owned the property for many years. It is now

It’s bowling shoes to ballet shoes for a former bowling alley in Pocatello. Pine Bowl in Pocatello is becoming a dance studio. Pine Bowl operated for 48 years, before owner Mel Manning decided to retire. The building has sat empty for the last two years. Manning said he misses the bowing alley, but he’s happy

Idaho’s oldest rodeo is getting ready to kick off Wednesday night. Idaho Falls is gearing up for the 150th Annual War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo. This is the first year the city of Idaho Falls is running the rodeo. “This year, we transferred the management of the rodeo with the American Legion. So we are still

People in Rexburg honored the memory of two young cousins who lost their lives to illnesses. The American Red Cross Blood Drive asked donors to give blood to save lives as a tribute, and to raise awareness for the need of blood. Ten-year-old Briauna Bergeson and 7-year-old Jace Ortiz passed away earlier this year, a

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diseases can still happen throughout the school year. Out of all illnesses or diseases, the CDC says from January to June 2016, almost 6,000 cases of whooping cough in children were reported by all 50 states and Puerto Rico. But the only way to promote

A Disney movie favorite is coming to life this weekend in Chubbuck as many kids are performing in Aladdin Jr. This is the one junior production for the Palace Playhouse season. “It’s been a lot of work, a lot of character development, and just a lot of patience. But it’s been fantastic and I’ve loved

UPDATE: 8/3 2:10 p.m. A four-foot long iguana, reported missing two weeks ago, made a reappearance in a back-yard tree Wednesday. The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter was attempting to recapture the reptile Wednesday afternoon from a tree in a surprised neighbor’s back yard. ORIGINAL STORY: An Idaho Falls family is looking for their pet iguana

A Cheyenne, Wyoming man was sentenced Tuesday for possessing what prosecutors call the largest collection of child pornography in the United States. Richard Patrick Person, 63, was sentenced to 19.5 years in prison followed by ten years of supervised release. U.S. Diistrict Court Judge Nancy Freudenthal also ordered Person to pay $5,000 in restitution for

According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare a north Idaho woman over the age of 60 who recently traveled to Mexico is confirmed to have been infected with Zika virus. The virus can cause severe birth defects if infection occurs in pregnant women. This is the first reported case of Zika virus infection

The Roaring Lion Fire is continuing to burn actively in the Ward (Gold) Creek drainage towards Camas Creek. Approximately 850 homes have been evacuated. The fire, which started Sunday, July 31, is located about 5 miles southwest of Hamilton, Montana. The Bitterroot National Forest said 201 firefighters are assigned to the fire, which is now

A Fort Hall woman was sentenced Tuesday for assaulting a officer in September of 2014. 30-year-old Somber March was sentenced to time served, approximately six months of combined federal and tribal time, for assaulting an officer. U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered she serve three years of supervised release. March pleaded guilty on

UPDATE: 8/3/16 11:30 a.m. An aircraft with thermal imaging capability measured the Roaring Fire at 1,334 acres Tuesday night. Most of the fire spread has been southward within the Roaring Creek drainage and away from the Main Salmon River corridor. The fire is not impacting river use or camps, although there is a possibility of

A childhood Disney movie is coming to life in Chubbuck. Kids of all ages from Pocatello and Chubbuck will be performing Aladdin Jr. Performances start Friday and go through Saturday, Aug. 13. Shows Monday through Friday will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays will be matinee shows starting at 12:30 p.m. Directors said the kids have

Update 8/3/2016 11:00 am: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says conditions in Lemhi, Custer and Butte counties have improved enough that they have lifted the air quality warning. Open burning restrictions for the area have also been lifted. Original story: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality caution for people

A man’s cremains were transported from Oregon to Maine, but made a stop in Pocatello Tuesday. The man’s name was Jewett Williams, a civil war veteran who died in 1922. His cremains were not discovered until just recently. Many Patriot Guard Riders came to the Maverick gas station, but it wasn’t for the gas prices.

Idaho State University is expecting student enrollment numbers for fall semester to be down slightly. In a recent “snap shot” report, ISU projected enrollment could be down by about 7.5 percent. But the university said that number is just a rough estimate based on weekly projections. It’s not solid data yet. The university said it

Idaho State University is making some staff changes for the fall. University president Arthur Vailas announced Monday that the current vice president for finance, James Fletcher, would be taking a paid personal leave of absence. Fletcher requested a leave of absence due to some personal matters, which the university cannot discuss. His leave is effective

The community college study panel released that report today on how converting Eastern Idaho Technical College to a community college would benefit the region. One thing the study shows is that it would help grow the local economy. For example, about 900 jobs would be created and sustained if EITC is converted to community college.

Update 4:45 pm: According to an officer from the Idaho Falls Police Department, one of the men taken into police custody was wanted a drug arrest warrant. Officers followed him to the apartment. The suspect entered the apartment through the garage. The officer tells us that the suspect lived at the apartment. Update 4:15 pm:

A hay stack fire caused about $50,000 in damage at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday. The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the area of 5590 East Sunnyside Road. 250 tons of hay and one tractor were destroyed. The family believe it could be closer to 3-400 tons. “There’s all these lights a flashing and the

Jefferson County Commissioners have signed a corrected easement agreement with the Great Feeder Canal board that would again allow public access over the new headgate structure. The correction provides a legal description that only includes the canal company property. Commissioners also ammended a previous motion, giving the Feeder board until August 9 to open gates

UPDATE 8/2/2016 10:30 a.m: The Cliff Creek fire has now grown to 29,429 acres. It is now 84 percent contained. UPDATE: 8/1/16 9 a.m:The Cliff Creek fire has now grown to 29,018 acres. It is now 81 percent contained. UPDATE 7/29/2016 10:45 a.m: The Cliff Creek Fire burning north of Bondurant, Wyoming is now 20

UPDATE: 8-2-16 9:10 a.m. Fort Hall Fire Chief Brian Briggs says the Ross Fork fire has been contained. He credited wild land fire support by the Chubbuck Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management for helping to contain the fire quickly. ORIGINAL STORY: Fire crews from Forth Hall, Chubbuck and the BLM are battling a

The Blue Lake fire, burning approximately 10 miles southwest of Ennis, Montana is now estimated at 629 acres. The lightning caused fire is 45 percent contained and burning in sage, grass and heavy timber. A spot fire on the southern perimeter of the fire was fully contained and the east flank mopped up. Air crews

Richard Baugh has lived in Pocatello for around 35 years, he and his wife work hard to keep their home’s exterior and lawn in great care. “We have a sprinkler system so it’s measured and we put water exactly where we need it,” Baugh said. This makes water a necessity for him, which means their

With recent wildfires around the state, some areas in Idaho are seeing smoke and haze fill the sky. So we decided to look into air quality throughout the state. The Department of Environmental Quality said right now, Southeastern Idaho looks good. Most of the area is in the “Good” category for air quality, including Idaho

A new restaurant is open in downtown Idaho Falls. A Street Soup Market is in it’s third week. You’ll find a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads on the menu. Everything from the stocks to the bread is made from scratch. The restaurant tries to use mostly local ingredients. Chef and owner Bryan Lloyd said

Two reservoirs in Franklin County have shut down to all motorized boats, beginning Aug. 1. The county has done that in an effort to keep quagga mussels, an invasive species, out of the water. The Consolidated Irrigation Company operates the Glendale and Lamont Reservoirs. The company has decided to close them to all motorized watercraft.

The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency is taking public comment on renovations for the Bonneville Hotel. The agency put out a Request for Proposal to developers for renovation plans. The agency has gotten three different proposals. This project is being partly funded by public money, so the agency wants to know what you think about each

Speed limit increases on three eastern Idaho State Highways will start Monday. The 65 mph signs are being replaced with 70 mph. The highways affected are U.S. 20, Idaho 22 and Idaho 28. The Idaho Transportation Department collected data that show most drivers on these routes drive between 70 and 80 mph. The ITD says

Jace Chadwick, 20, was sentenced to 1.5 years determinate and 7 years indeterminate on each of four felony counts by 7th District Judge Dane Watkins, Jr. Monday. Each sentence will run concurrent with the other. Chadwick was charged with two felony counts of burglary and two counts of receiving or possessing stolen property. Chadwick pleaded

Custer County Search and Rescue was brought in to help rescue a man who slid 300 feet down an ice face on Mt. Borah Sunday afternoon. 57-year-old Kent Blau of Declo, Idaho was climbing Mt. Borah when he slid 300 feet down an ice face to the shale slide below Snow Bridge. He tried to

With fire danger currently rated at very high and continued predictions of hot and dry weather, Teton Interagency Fire managers will instituting a partial fire restriction for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and the High Desert District of the Bureau of Land Management starting Wednesday this week. Similar restrictions were started in the

Pocatello police arrested a man and a woman in the 1200 block of South 3rd after they got into an argument with a stranger shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday. According to reports, Brittany Ann Bolliger, 25, and Scott Lemar Bush, Jr., 20, were looking for their dog when they got involved in a fight with

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports fire caused about $5,500 in damage to a recreational vehicle parked within two feet of a single-wide mobile home. The fire was reported at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at 183 Wilson. When they arrived, firefighters found the RV engulfed in fire and focused on keeping the fire from spreading to