Month: September 2016

Idaho State University released its numbers for 10th-day enrollment. Enrollment for fall 2016 is 11,025. That’s a 2.1% decrease from fall 2015. The biggest decline came from the number of international students. The number dropped 36 percent, accounting for a loss of 513 international students. At about $10,500 per semester for non-resident students, that’s at

The southern entrance to Yellowstone National Parkwas closedagain Sunday evening after the Berry Fire moved back toward the road. Fire activity increased at the Berry Fire Sunday. Heavy smoke and falling trees in the area prompted the closure of areas from the southern Yellowstone entrance to the Lizard Creek Campground on Highway 89/191/287. National Park

Phillip Francke, 23, was arrested and charged in April on 16 felony counts of enticing a child through the internet. Francke’s arrest came after a four-month child pornography investigation by the Soda Springs Police Department. According to police reports, officers found evidence in Francke’s home. Officers discovered electronic devices with conversations with minors and child

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a man who has ‘dined and dashed’ from several restaurants in the Idaho Falls Area. 35-year-old Davide E. Stadler was arrested for burglary after leaving several restaurants without paying. Stadler was also cited for petty theft. According to reports, officers responded to the Sandpiper Restaurant, 750 Lindsay Bouleavard, around 5:45

Almost everyone can remember what they were doing when disaster struck 15 years ago in New York City and Washington, D.C. To honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11, Pocatello community members gathered at Idaho State University on Sunday to remember the fallen. “Taps” was played a bell rang out six times to honor people killed

Phillip Francke, 23, was arrested and charged in April on 16 felony counts of enticing a child through the internet. He was in court Friday for sentencing. Francke’s arrest came after a four-month child pornography investigation by the Soda Springs Police Department. According to police reports, officers found evidence in Francke’s home. Officers discovered electronic

The Madison Fire Department held a 5K run at Porter Park in Rexburg on Saturday to honor those who died on 9/11. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks that took the lives of 2,977 people. A total of 343 American flags were also placed throughout Porter Park to represent firefighters who

It’s been a pretty dry summer with little rain so far. The dry summer has taken a toll on local reservoirs. Right now, the American Falls reservoir is at 11 percent capacity. The Bureau of Reclamation said the American Falls and Palisades reservoirs are the two biggest reservoirs so they get the biggest load every

Scores for all the games for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming team. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app. Bonneville 7Hillcrest 28 Capital 22Highland 15 Rigby 7Kuna 8 Madison 16Pocatello 13 Century 14Blackfoot 42 Skyline 54Preston 14 Idaho Falls 21Jerome 7 Canyon Ridge 7Shelley 42 Snake River 7Sugar-Salem 21 West Jefferson

An Idaho Falls firefighter was one of two firemen in the state to receive the Idaho Medal of Honor Friday. Sean Allen, of the Idaho Falls Fire Department, was part of a team to help rescue a man from a car submerged in a local canal on September 25, 2015. After trying several times to

The State Board of Education has a goal to see 80 percent of high school students go on to college right after they graduate. Right now the statistic is only about 50 percent, but in some eastern Idaho school districts it’s less than 40 percent. Eastern Idaho educators don’t like being blamed for bringing the

A local breast cancer survivor’s story shows the significance in getting mammograms — you may have noticed her on a Yellowstone Highway billboard. Her name is Lisa King, and last year, at 41 years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in her very first mammogram. “I was shocked that I had any kind of

UPDATE: 9/09/16 7:30 p.m. Philip Klein issued this statement Friday evening about a civil suit filed against his firm and its investigation into the case of missing Deorr Kunz Jr. This evening a reporter emailed our firm for comment regarding a civil suit filed against this firm in the Kunz case. As of today we

The city of Idaho Falls is hoping to improve traffic flow. The City Council approved the removal of five traffic signals around town. Those signals are at Broadway and Lindsay, Broadway and Shoup, Yellowstone and A, Yellowstone and B, and 17th and June. The next step is for all of the different agencies working on

Fifth-grade students at Woodland Hills Elementary School are getting outside for a unique learning opportunity. The kids, parents and faculty have been going to Jefferson Lake for science camp.The idea is provide the students with hands-on activities to teach them. Topics include minerals, birds, insects and bugs. There was also kayaking, learning about water safety

A disease similar to one responsible for a fish kill last month in the Yellowstone River may be responsible for an outbreak on the South Fork of the Snake River. Idaho Fish and Game recently received reports of sick and dead whitefish. Biologists are surveying the river to guage the extent of the kill and

Idaho State Lottery officials are asking potential vendors to provide information on how they would offer Keno, simulated racing, fantasy sports and other illegal gambling games when they bid on a lucrative decade-long contract. Gambling companies hoping to be the next Idaho State Lottery provider have until the end of Friday to turn in their

U.S. government officials and the mother of a Utah man jailed in Venezuela are worried about his deteriorating health. Kevin Brosnahan, spokesman for the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, said in a statement Thursday that the bureau has requested the Venezuelan government provide immediate medical attention for 24-year-old Joshua Holt. His mother Laurie

Utah public records officials are ordering the Provo and Orem police departments to release a report showing any time a Brigham Young University employee accessed police records. The decision by Utah’s Records Committee Thursday is a partial victory for The Salt Lake Tribune, which requested the records. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the records committee

A teenager shot with a pellet-type gun after a homecoming pep rally at a suburban Salt Lake City high school has been released from the hospital after getting stitches. Granite School District spokesman Steve Powell said Friday the 14-year-old boy suffered a minor head injury. He is a freshman at Kearns High School, which is

Sunday, September 11 will mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Several activities are taking place around the region this weekend to remember the victims and tragic events that day. Here’s a list of activities by city: Pocatello: 9/11 Community CommemorationWhere: Holt Arena and Cadet FieldWhen: Sunday,

UPDATE: 9/9/16 11:45 a.m. A vacant home at 2486 N. 25th East (Hitt Road) in Idaho Falls was heavily damaged by fire at around 9 p.m. Thursday. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said the home was fully involved in fire when they arrived and was threatening another building directly to the north. Firefighters were able

Yellowstone National Park hosted 35 immigrants as they officially became U.S. citizens this week. United States Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman held court at the base of the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces. The naturalization ceremony included a taped audio address by President Barack Obama. “The National Park Service is proud to partner with the US

Jefferson County detectives believe the arrest of Mark Vielma, 25, of Idaho Falls Monday may have resolved a number of vehicle burglaries. Detective Dustin Johnson said he developed information that led deputies to the Cambridge subdivision on the night of September 5th. While there, deputies watched a suspicious vehicle enter the subdivision. Deputies stopped the

We’re learning more about the investigation of an Idaho Falls murder that happened more than 20 years ago. The Bonneville County Prosecutor has released an external report on the Christopher Tapp case. Tapp was convicted to being involved in the murder of Angie Dodge. Dodge was found dead in June 1996. The new report claims

The Blackfoot City Council has decided to move ahead with a swimming pool bond election, but has not finalized the options that will be on that ballot. City Clerk Suzanne McNeel said the council this week outlined two basic options, based on studies conducted by Keller and Associates engineers earlier this year. The first would

BOYS H.S. SOCCERPocatello 1**Blackfoot 10 Skyline 1**Hillcrest 4 Idaho Falls 2**Century 5 **Rigby 4Highland 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Century 6 Idaho Falls 0 **Hillcrest 2 Skyline 1 Teton 0**Marsh Valley 2

One North Carolina man is giving a whole new meaning to taking long walks. He’s on a journey to walk across the U.S. – coast to coast. He’s currently traveling through Idaho and he made a stop in Pocatello. Chris West started his walk Mar. 13 in his hometown of Newport, NC. Late Wednesday afternoon,

It’s time to “Fill the Boot.” The Pocatello fire fighters annual fundraiser is Friday. So fire fighters will bel hitting the streets with their boots in hand for people to drop cash into. “Fill the Boots” is a national fire fighters campaign. It collects donations from the community to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association. All

Aviation history is in Idaho Falls for the weekend. On Thursday, the Eastern Idaho Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association brought in the first ever mass-produced airliner to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. “To take them back in history. To see what aviation was like back in the day,” said volunteer EEA pilot John Maxfield.

The Museum of Idaho on Thursday morning announced Karen Baker of Washington state as its new executive director. “Oh, I cannot even explain how excited [I am]. This is kind of a culmination of a lot of things that I’ve done in my life, and it kind of matches my passion for culture and history.

Construction work on the I-15 exit ramp at Grandview Drive in Idaho Falls created some slow moving traffic at the Broadway Avenue exit Thursday. The city of Idaho Falls and Idaho Transportation Department closed the southbound exit ramp Thursday until approximately September 28 for construction activity. As part of the Grandview reconstruction project, the project

The lightning caused Tin Cup fire saw increased activity Thursday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the fire was highly visible from Highway 34, about 8 miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming. The fire is burning along the ridgeline between Jack Knife Creek and Marshall Canyon and spreading slowly to the southeast. A Type 3

Traffic was backed-up in the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 108, near Shelley after a trailer overturned. Idaho State Police said that at around 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Amanda Fiola,40, of Hayden Lake was pulling a trailer southbound in a 2006 Lexus G47. According to reports, the trailer began to fishtail, then overturned. That

A fire area closure was lifted at noon Thursday on the Tie Canyon fire west of Victor, Idaho. While the closure was lifted, there is still heat in the Tie Canyon drainage, as well as fire weakened trees. Visitors are being warned that those trees could fall unexpectedly. People should stay on marked trails to

The Blackfoot City Council has decided to move ahead with a swimming pool bond election, but has not finalized the options that will be on that ballot. City Clerk Suzanne McNeel said the council this week outlined two basic options, based on studies conducted by Keller and Associates engineers earlier this year. The first would

Firefighters plan a burnout on the Maple Fire east of the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park Thursday. Ignition of fires is likely to begin in the afternoon when fuels are dry enough to carry a fire. Smoke is expected to be visible in the Madison Junction area and is likely to drift into West

Idaho Falls Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday afternoon after puncturing holes in their claim to have been robbed at gun point. William J. Fowler, 19, and Charisse Scheer,22, both of Idaho Falls were arrested for attempted robbery and filing a false police report. According to police, Fowler and Scheer contacted police at around

Attorneys for former Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen want part of his criminal sentence set aside. Olsen was sentenced to 15 days in jail and 3 years of probation in June of 2015 after being found guilty in a jury trial on charges of misuse of public funds. Olsen has served the time, but his

BOYS H.S. SOCCER**Teton 4 Shelley 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCERTeton 1**Shelley 2 H.S. VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON}**Century 3Highland 0 F **Idaho Falls 3 Star Valley, WY 0

As a parent, it’s always a good feeling to see your child’s test scores go up. For Joseph Ryner, it was definitely exciting. “My kid was one of the children whose ISAT test scores went way up from this year to last year,” Ryner said. Ryner’s child isn’t the only one. As a whole, grades

In front of Century High School on Wednesday, Pocatello/Chubbuck District 25 administrators and school board members gleefully released balloons into the air. The reason: The district’s 20-year-long bond has officially been paid off. Back in 1996, the district faced overcrowded high schools and the need for major renovations at Pocatello High School in the Old

A local woman from Rigby is in a new movie with Steven Seagal. The movie is called “The Perfect Weapon” and is in theaters on Friday. “I sort of got the breakdown of the character, like ‘we’re looking for someone who kind of looks like this and behaves like this.’ And they sort of gave

If you’re looking at selling a home, now might be a pretty good time to do it. New data from the analyst group, Corelogic, shows that current conditions are creating a sellers market in the Idaho Falls region. “Since the beginning of the year we’ve seen a significant decrease (of homes) on the market,”said Julie

Dry, breezy conditions fanned the Tin Cup Mountain fire in the Star Valley area Wednesday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the fire has grown to 15 to 20 acres in size. It is located in Marshall Canyon approximately 2 miles northeast of Tin Cup Mountain and 8 miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming. People

The JRM Foundation for Humanity has announced its 2016 Idaho Hometown Heroes. The family foundation was established in 2011 and follows a philanthropic mission established by Doctors Naeem and Fahim Rahim of Pocatello. It pays tribute to those who show unique characteristics, achievements and committment to creating better, safer communities across the state of Idaho.

Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old Dixie State University student who was found unresponsive in a bathroom stall on campus. The school said in a statement Wednesday that there are no indications of foul play in the death of Jessica Reynolds but an autopsy will be performed. The freshman student was found Tuesday

A federal judge says the U.S. government was wrong to exclude portions of five western states when it designated critical habitat for the imperiled Canada lynx. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen in Montana issued an order Wednesday requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider adding habitat for the wild cats in Colorado, New

An 18-year-old high school student has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a black teammate in an Idaho locker room. The Times-News reports that prosecutors say John R.K. Howard of Keller, Texas, and two of his football teammates sexually assaulted another student with a clothes hanger at Dietrich High School in southern Idaho. Howard is

Bingham County deputies arrested Colton Merrill, 23, after a high speed pursuit at around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff Craig Rowland said Merrill failed to stop when a deputy turned his lights on to pull him over. Merrill drove north on Interstate 15 until he ran over spike strips laid down by Idaho State Police at

– Non-union workers in Idaho could be required to pay some fees to the unions that represent them if a lawsuit pending in federal court succeeds. The Spokesman-Review reports that the Idaho Attorney General’s office has filed a motion asking the federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit. Idaho is one of 26 states with so-called

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) is lifting an air quality caution for both Custer and Lemhi Counties. As of Wednesday, IDEQ has listed air quality in the “good” category. It is expected to range from good to moderate in the near future. At “moderate” levels, air quality is acceptable, although people who are

Two initiatives may encourage more bicycle traffic in Jackson. Eagle Scout Evan Scott has won Town Council approval to install bike racks at several START Bus locations as part of his effort to fulfill an Eagle Scout community service project. The first two will be constructed at Albertson’s on Buffalo Way and at K Mart

H.S. FOOTBALLSho-Ban 20**Mackay JV 60 BOYS H.S. SOCCERPreston 3Idaho Falls 3 F/TIE Bonneville 1**Rigby 2 **Hillcrest 5 Madison 1 **Blackfoot 7Skyline 0 Century 9**Pocatello 0 **Snake River 3 American Falls 2 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Bonneville 6 Rigby 2 **Skyline 5 Blackfoot 1 Pocatello 0**Century 4 Snake River 0**American Falls 3

The Advanced Opportunities program will give $4,125 to students in the 7th through 12th grades to help pay for college credits and certifications to give students a jump start when they graduate. Bob Koepplin teaches an advanced German class at Skyline High School. It’s a dual enrollment class. That means it can count as a

The Idaho Falls Zoo is looking towards another record year with an estimated 123,000 plus visitors for the season and a $3.54 million impact on the local economy. Zoo staff hope to keep the momentum going and make the zoo an even larger attraction by making some major changes in the coming years. “The Idaho

As Jacqualine Thomas, the pastor at Praise Temple of God in Pocatello, walked through the Bistline Building Tuesday she was already describing what Big Momma’s House will look like. “I’m going to turn this (room) into a bathroom,” she said of one of the rooms in a room by the back patio. Thomas got the

Update 09/06/2016 7:30 pm: Missing Idaho Falls man Allen Hansen was found dead Tuesday. Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office says the man died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash. Hansen was first reported missing on Sunday when he didn’t return on time from a trip out on an ATV. The Lemhi County Sheriff’s office says

Idaho State University students have a new and improved place to eat on campus. Tuesday was the grand opening of “The Commons” in Turner Hall. Chartwell’s, ISU’s dining services vendor, donated $1.3 million to renovate and improve “The Commons” space. Lowell Richards, assistant vice president for student affairs at ISU, said the university worked hard

Kristina May Juarez is accused of stabbing her brother, Ronald Michael Christensen, in July. Christensen’s body was found after police were called to a residence on Jefferson Avenue for a disturbance. Juarez is charged with one count of second-degree murder. Tuesday, Juarez was back in court for an arraignment. She entered a plea of not

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in our country and the first annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in our area is this Saturday. “We’ve been working very hard to create awareness in the community and create support and increase the Alzheimer’s Association’s presence here. In the state of Idaho, there are over 23,000

A product invented by an Idaho Falls man has gone viral and is high demand all over the world. Now, what it does might surprise you and even gross you out a bit. “One of the comments we’ve gotten on Facebook is ‘Shut up and take my money,’” Jake Schuman, owner and inventor of the

A hunter is recovering from injuries after he was shot by his mother Saturday. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Pleasant Valley area at approximately 8:05 p.m. Brant Balls, 42, was hunting moose in the area with his mother, Carol Balls, 64. According to deputies, the 25-06 rifle his mother was carrying

UPDATE; 9/6/2016 4:45 p.m. Idaho Supreme General Manager Wade Chapman says there will be no permanent layoffs at the Firth plant.He credited the action of firefighters for keeping damage to a minimum. Chapman said, an early morning fire Monday was contained to the shop area of the business and none of the processing, shipping or

Update 09/06/2016 12:30 pm: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has extended the air quality alert for Custer and Lemhi Counties. Air quality is currently listed as good but the advisory will stay in place until at least Wednesday at noon. Original Story: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert

A Ketchum woman is recovering at Wood River Medical Center near Hailey after a climbing accident north of the Devil’s Bedstead Peak. Custer County Search and Rescue was called out at 3:30 p.m. Monday after receiving a 911 call from 25-year-old Avery Shawler. She fell 60 feet down a rock chute, suffering several lacerations and

Jim Francis has announced he will run as a write-in candidate for State Senator in District 33 this November. The seat is currently held by Republican Senator Bart Davis, who has not faced a challenger since 2010. A long-time educator, Francis called himself “a voice for thoughtful, compassionate government”. “We don’t see many organized write-in

Idaho Falls Police arrested 19-year-old Ricardo R. Herrera Delira for burglary Saturday morning after he was seen trying to break into a car. Herrera Delira of Rigby was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Maplewood Drive for a vehicle burglary in progress around 6:45

A Shelley man was arrested by Idaho Falls Police on September 1st for multiple charges including felony possession of a controlled substance and driving with fictitious plates. Police arrested 39-year-old Travis R. Best for felony possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop Thursday night. Best, of Shelley, was also booked into the Bonneville

Idaho Falls Police arrested a 19-year-old man after police say he tried to steal a woman’s purse. Isaiah S. DeLoera of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Monday. According to reports, officers responded to the 500 block of West Elva for a report of a robbery around 12:22 a.m. The victim

A Pocatello man was arrested Saturday with a large amount of methamphetamine after a routine traffic stop near Pocatello. Brandon Jeffrey Allan,37, was arrested on drug trafficking charges According to police, a Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle driven by Allan. A Pocatello Police K-9 unit responded to assist. The search dog sniffed

The Tie Canyon fire was listed at 100 percent containment Tuesday morning. The fire area encompassed 1,031 acres. Great Basin Team 5 transferred management of the fire to a smaller organization Tuesday morning. 180 fire fighters will be assigned to the fire, finishing the last remaining mop-up activities. Two miles of hose, pumps, and fittings

When it’s summer, it means getting out and having fun for Marshall Clinger. “I like summer because you can get outside and experience nature,” Clinger said. “I like hiking and camping’s really fun.” Especially on Labor Day, when Marshall’s family gets together at the Scout Mountain campgrounds to celebrate the holiday that marks the unofficial

Chipotle, Popeyes and Red Robin are just a few of the recent businesses that have opened in Chubbuck. On Monday, the city welcomed another new businesss – Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby is part of the Pine Ridge Mall. At its grand opening Monday morning, tons of people were lined up down the sidewalk waiting for

Joshua Holt is a former Pocatello man now living in Utah. Josh has been stuck in a Venezuelan jail for 67 days, since June 30. On Monday, his mom Laurie tells KIDK/KIFI that his living conditions in jail are poor and his health is really suffering. Laurie said Josh has lost a lot of weight,

A two-car collision near Stanley blocked the highway for nearly four hours Monday morning. Idaho State Police said the accident happened on State Highway 75 near milepost 192, just after 9 a.m. They said Blake Phillips, 30 of Washington D.C. was heading southbound when he crossed the center line. He collided with Craig Haslam, 66,

Update Sept. 5, 2016 3:30p: A GoFundMe account was set up for the family of a 16-year-old teen girl who died Saturday morning. The account said Karla Nayeli Gomez–Pacheco, of Firth, was killed and left behind a baby girl. You can find the account at https://www.gofundme.com/2n69xgs. ORIGINAL STORY: A 16-year-old girl was killed in a

Lightning started at least three new fires in the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park Sunday. All were being actively suppressed on Monday. The Burned Ridge Fire burned about 1.5 acres. It was visible from several vantage points around the park. Firefighters from the Berry Fire responded, including 2 helicopters, a rappel crew and

Day two of the Eastern Idaho State Fair brought some rain with it. But that didn’t seem to dampen people’s spirits as large crowds continued to turn out to enjoy all the fair has to offer, especially the food. One food vendor at the fair this year is “The Pit Stop.” This is its fourth

UPDATE Sept. 5, 2016 10:30p: Rangers have located the body of Rene Dreiling. They said his body was found on the north side of Mount Owen, on a rocky cliff band beneath steep snow fields. The body was located at approximately 7 p.m. Sunday during an aerial reconnaissance flight, they reported. Rangers will attempt to

A state health official says new data shows Idaho adults reversing a decades-long increase in obesity. The Spokesman-Review reports the 28.6 percent of adults in Idaho who said they were obese in 2015 is down from 28.9 percent in 2014. Data comes from a state Department of Health & Welfare report that uses the most

The campaign finance reports from the Democrat challenging longtime Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo suggest he’s making a serious bid for the office. The Spokesman-Review reports that Jerry Sturgill, an attorney and investment banker, has raised more than $270,000 for his campaign. The funds are nearly all from individuals. He also put in more than

A bus driver in southern Idaho has been fired after a video of her pouring water on a student and telling him to speak English surfaced on social media. The North Side Bus Company confirmed Saturday that Mary Black had been let go following the incident. The video posted Thursday involves Jerome Middle School student

Cool wet weather is helping to calm the region’s largest remaining wildfires. Tie Canyon fireSunday night rains were not enough to extinguish the Tie Canyon fire, but were enough to help firefighters gain an upper hand. The fire is still estimated at 1,031 acres and is now 94 percent contained. 200 personnel are still working

Popular country singers will be taking the stage at this year’s Eastern Idaho State Fair. Chris Janson will be headlining on September 8 and Lee Brice on the 9th. The fair is gearing up for its main attractions and entertainment and this year’s theme is “Eat, Drink, and Be Happy!” Daytime Events:Rock Bottom BoysTyson the

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is happening now! The fair kicked off its opening day with its annual parade through the streets of Blackfoot. Hundreds of people got there early to get good views of the parade floats. Boy Scouts, law enforcement officers, the local high schools and many other organizations participated. The fair was

Scores for all the games for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming team. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app. Skyline 55Rigby 25 Madison 45Idaho Falls 8 Hillcrest 7Blackfoot 21 Highland 20Eagle 35 Twin Falls 20Pocatello 30 Minico 20Century 7 Preston 12Star Valley 41 Shelley 37Snake River 13 Teton 27North Fremont 32

With the recent price hike for the Epi-Pen, many people are looking for cheaper alternatives. The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scammers trying to sell cheap Epi-Pens on Craigslist. A woman in Northern Idaho reported seeing them for sale on the website. In this scam, sometimes people sell expired Epi-Pens, which won’t be

The man accused of killing a Driggs woman this summer had the Teton County Court enter a not guilty plea for him Friday morning. Erik Ohlson is facing two felony counts of murder for killing Jennifer Nalley and her unborn child in Driggs in July. When asked for his plea, he exercised his right to

Steps are being taken to remove illegally introduced Largemouth Bass from Hawkins Reservoir in Bannock County. The decision will allow licensed fishermen to take fish from the reservoir by almost any means between September 2 through September 16. Idaho Fish and Game fishery biologists said the illegal introduction is negatively impacting the fishery. The removal

A crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 15 has slowed traffic on the highway. The incident happened just north of Fort Hall.

State engineers are planning a project to replace the existing Rose Road bridge over Interstate 15. The Idaho Transportation Department will hold a public hearing Tuesday, September 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Blackfoot City Hall. The project will replace the existing bridge over I-15, and update the on and off-ramps. According to

The Henry’s Creek Fire was declared 100 percent contained at 10 p.m. Thursday. Fire crews will continue to periodically monitor the fire area. All closures associated with the fire have been lifted. The Tie Canyon Fire, burning ten miles southwest of Victor, is estimated at 1,031 acres and is now 81 percent contained. 405 firefighters

The Idaho Potato Commission’s Big Idaho Potato Truck sailed through New York Harbor from Brooklyn last week. The commission donated 12,000 pounds of potatoes to Manhattan’s Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. More than 13 billion pounds of Idaho spuds will be harvested over the next six weeks and New York will buy it’s share. The Potato

Dealing with a bicycle problem while out on River Walk in Idaho Falls just got a bit easier. A new bike repair station has been installed for public use on River Walk near Memorial Drive and “B” Street. The Dero Fix-it bike repair station is the first of its kind in Idaho Falls. The station

Teton County, Idaho Sheriff Tony Liford has lifted a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for people living near the Tie Canyon fire. Teton Basin District Ranger Jay Pence also announced the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is reducing the size of an area closure. . Murphy Creek Trailhead and the Powerline Trail to Pole Canyon are now open.

Two well-known Utah climbers are missing in Pakistan, where they were attempting to make a treacherous ascent up an icy mountain. Jonathan Thesenga of Black Diamond Equipment says alpinists Kyle Dempster and Scott Adamson were due back at base camp on Aug. 26. Five days earlier, they started up the north face of a place