Month: November 2016

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday there is “Small Business Saturday.” Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad issued a proclamation declaring Nov.…

According to AAA, 50 million people are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving week; especially since that national average gas price is $2.13 a…

Two southwest Idaho gang members have pleaded guilty to various charges following a shootout that injured a 10-year-old girl struck by a stray…

The Bonneville Power Administration says it’s ready for the ups and downs of Thanksgiving. According to the northwest wholesale power supplier,…

A strong cold front has moved into the region. With this front, we’ll see gusty winds and scattered snow showers. This front clears quickly…

When Idaho Transportation Department engineers took a second look at plans to replace the 120-foot-long Owsley Canal bridge on Idaho 33, near Mud…

The Festival of Lights at Freeman Park is back for a second year. The driving lights tour starts Friday November 25th. The following is a press…

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after air traffic controllers went silent for 20 minutes at the Boise Airport. The Idaho…

Idaho health officials plan to ask lawmakers for about $11 million annually to provide mental health and drug abuse services to the state’s…

Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in October as counties with big energy industries saw some jobs improvement. The Wyoming…

There were whines, tears and even barks in Boise’s Taco Bell Area where as many as 1,500 people gathered to mourn a police dog that was killed…

Correction 11-23-2016 9:52 am: Four total people were involved in the crash but only one of them was taken to the hospital to be treated for…

A strong cold front moves in for Wednesday afternoon and evening. With this front, we’ll see gusty winds and scattered snow showers. Keep that…

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Minico 77Pocatello 52 *Rigby 57Blackfoot 25 *Aberdeen 45North Fremont 44 West Jefferson 36*Malad 42 *Teton 60Snake River 38…

The Idaho State University Strategic Planning Working Group released the proposed vision statement for the university’s 2018-2022 University…

After a technical issue with its sales system, the new Sears Hometown officially opened for business on Garrett Way in Pocatello. The new store will…

State Highway 33 near Tetonia is open following a crash Tuesday afternoon that sent one person to the hospital. Idaho State Police report just before…

For anyone planning on mailing out holiday cards or Christmas packages, the mailing deadlines are getting closer and closer. The post office in…

A new business has jumped on to the scene in Chubbuck. Geronimo’s Trampoline Park had its grand opening on Tuesday. There’s 11,000 square…

There was a status conference at the Bonneville County Courthouse Tuesday morning to see whether one of Christopher Tapp’s post-conviction…

Following this month’s presidential election, Idaho has seen a large increase in Democrats trying to get involved. This includes involvement…

A federal court is blocking implementation of a regulation that would make an estimated 4 million more higher-earning workers eligible for overtime…

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public comments on a variety of proposed improvements and activities at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.…

A strong cold front moves in for Wednesday afternoon and evening. With this front, we’ll see gusty winds and scattered snow showers. Keep that…

Federal officials are proposing one of the largest ever projects to remove juniper trees to protect habitat for imperiled sage grouse. The U.S.…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is warning people about a telephone scam that has contacted several people, including firefighters, since Sunday.…

The harvest is over, the spuds are safely tucked into the cellar, and hay for the stock is stacked in the barn. The family farm is ready for winter,…

A small group of Idaho lawmakers say the Republican-dominated Legislature must find a way to provide health care to the state’s low-income…

Idaho Falls Police arrested a man for aggravated battery and driving without privileges Monday after he rammed a woman’s vehicle with his car.…

Update 11-22-2016 9:55 am: Idaho Falls Police have arrested Victor D. Schwartz for stealing a ring valued at $8,000 from Jensen Jewelers. 29-year-old…

The Jackson Town Council will find additional funding for a town-owned Bike Share network. During meetings this week, the council unanimously…

The Boise K-9 officer “Jardo” killed in the line of duty in Boise earlier this month will be laid to rest in Boise on Tuesday, Nov. 22.…

Things quiet down a bit from Tuesday into Wednesday afternoon before our next round of snow moves in later on Wednesday. Keep that in mind if…

It’s called the Special Assistant United States Attorney program or SAUSA and it’s saving taxpayers in eastern Idaho a lot of money.…

After looking into the effects of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center being labeled as an out-of-network provider by Blue Cross of Idaho in 2017,…

We all want a shorter week and a local school district may get that. West Jefferson School District is looking at changing the school week to four…

Back in July, the Seagull Bay Yacht Club in American Falls was on the verge of shutting down operations for Seagull Bay. The Bureau of Reclamation,…

Three more businesses in Preston were burglarized over the weekend. Preston police chief Ken Geddes said Pop N’ Pins Lanes, Ransom’s…

Some tips to police this weekend said they saw Jeremy White in Idaho Falls, but Sheriff deputies told us they don’t believe the tips are valid…

Update: 11-21-16 Police in Chubbuck have recovered the body of Michael Lowe, who was reported missing October 14, 2016. Lowe’s body was found…

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket partnered up with local community members to put more than 100 turkey dinners on the tables of the less…

Bannock County commissioner Karl Anderson announced Monday he will be resigning from office. Karl Anderson made the announcement through in a news…

An unsettled week ahead with unorganized disturbances moving through the region. Things quiet down a bit from Tuesday into Wednesday morning before…

The Latest on the Interior Secretary’s announcement on mining claims outside Yellowstone (all times local): 1:10 p.m. A representative of a…

Law enforcement officials say an Idaho man was flung 50 feet into the Snake River and forced to swim to a nearby island after being struck by a…

Idaho State Police seized about 55 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop near Caldwell. Huu Tran, 55, of Brick, New Jersey was arrested and…

A Salt Lake City newspaper is suing for access to records from Brigham Young University’s police department. The Salt Lake Tribune plans to…

The founder of an Idaho company that introduced the use of drones in agriculture is dreaming bigger – literally. The Capital Press reports that…

The Secretary of State’s office says the Idaho Republican Party did not violate the state’s campaign laws while creating a political…

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper remained in extremely critical condition Monday after being struck by a vehicle late Friday night on a rural two-lane…

Interior Secretary Sally Jewel has taken actions to protect important land near Yellowstone National Park from mining. New mining claims will be…

Motorists who are preparing to travel for Thanksgiving have something to be thankful for, the falling gas prices AAA projects that 48.7 million…

An unsettled week ahead with unorganized disturbances moving through the region from time to time. The first arrives on Monday from the south…

About three weeks ago, Dustin Skinner was killed in an accident on Garret Way in Pocatello. Skinner died after he had a seizure while driving,…

Check out this week’s Rapid Fire with Idaho State junior place kicker Zak…

Here is a feel-good story! Idaho Falls residents are on a mission to bring a smile to children in need. It is national collection week for Operation…

Rockin R Cleaning and Restoration will be donating 10 percent of its revenue for the next several weeks to Inkom Elementary School to help replace…

In July, Lindsay Christensen competed on the show “Extreme Huntress” in Hondo, Texas. During the competition, each girl received a judges…

A 2016 Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Report lists Rexburg and Rigby as having the lowest burglary rates in Idaho. The college town of…

The man who had been shot, after breaking and entering in a Rigby home is now being charged, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s…

The ski business is a $66 billion a year industry that employs about 960,000 people in 38 states, the Outdoor Industry Association says. The lack of…

The possibility of being deported has been on the minds of many immigrants, specifically, undocumented immigrants. This is due to President-elect…

Started out sunny today with a few clouds moving in by the afternoon. Started seeing just a few showers in the central mountains. Tonight, off-and-on…

Inkom Elementary School staff, faculty students and the community came together Friday to clean up the mess left after a water pipe bursting. About 2…

Idaho Transportation Department workers and public leaders gathered for the grand opening ceremony of the Thornton Interchange on U.S. 20 Friday. The…

Did you know your school district is most likely saving extra money of yours in a rainy day account? Combined statewide in Idaho, they have about…

Dry and cold for Saturday, with a storm system moving in for the late weekend. Sunday afternoon, we’ll see a weak disturbance move in, which…

A special film dedicated to showcasing Idaho’s landscapes and scenery will be airing on KIDK and Fox 5. Several people gathered to see the film…

A hospital spokesman says the condition of a Boise officer who was seriously injured in a shooting last week has improved. The Idaho Statesman…

A 37-year-old Nampa woman is challenging Idaho’s laws on artificial insemination, paternity and vital statistics, saying they discriminate…

Fourteen former Idaho Fish and Game commissioners are asking legislative leaders to replace the head of the state’s Senate Resources and…

Gov. Matt Mead has approved new K-12 science standards, two years after a heated battle over the benchmarks. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the…

Jenny Everett Koelsch dealt with migraines in college and her doctors put her on medication. Turns out, it was larger dose than they should’ve…

The coldest air of the season is upon us! Dry weather is expected for Friday and Saturday. By Sunday, we’ll see a weak disturbance move in,…

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Sugar-Salem 53Marsh Valley 48 *Malad 60American Falls 33 *Teton 46North Fremont 24 *Valley 30Declo 26 Rockland 32*Raft River…

The search for murder suspect Jeremy White, 39, continues by local law enforcement. He is wanted in connection with the death of Christine Caldwell,…

“Dear K-9 officer, you are a wonderful K-9 dog. You are a wonderful dog that protects us.” “Dear officer, my name is Ike. I’m…

Farmers Insurance in Pocatello will soon be closing. But Allstate Insurance is hoping to help its employees find jobs. On Thursday, Allstate held a…

The opening of the new Sears in Pocatello has been postponed. The store was scheduled to hold its ribbon cutting and soft opening on Thursday. But…

More than 60 high school juniors and teachers with an interest in science and technology took looks at different careers at the Idaho National…

Winter weather has found us again, some Idahoans saw a glimpse of it Thursday morning. Following last year’s winter weather, some Idaho Falls…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News, is looking for a Traffic Assistant to work in our Idaho Falls office. The…

The holiday season is open season for criminals. Just this week Action Motor Sports, located on 1355 E. Lincoln Rd. in Idaho Falls, was targeted by…

The bulk of the stormy weather has pushed into Wyoming, leaving us with clouds and some light snow showers especially along the Wyoming border.…

Authorities say a Boise police dog that was shot last week during a search for a fugitive has died. Boise Police Chief Bill Bones said Thursday that…

Wildlife officials have moved one step closer to removing the Yellowstone grizzly population from the Endangered Species Act by approving a future…

Correction 11/16/16: According to HealthCare.gov, insurance companies cannot charge you more for getting emergency room services at an out-of-network…

Idaho ranks fifth in the nation for volunteerism, according to the latest report by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The…

Idaho State University art major Dylan Childress has won a $1,000 prize for creating a winning holiday card design. The design will appear on the…

Idaho Power is working to improve water quality and habitat in parts of the Snake River upstream from dams in Hells Canyon. The Idaho Press-Tribune…

Idaho Falls District 91 School Board trustee Bryan Zollinger has resigned. His resignation will take effect December 14, 2016. Zollinger is leaving…

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Fire Chief Willy Watsabaugh has announced he will retire in January after 39 years as a firefighter and the past seven as…

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has located Alexsandra Trejo. According to the sheriff”s office, the girl is now safely…

A Rigby first grader is out of the hospital, almost a week after setting himself on fire. Kigyn Gallagher suffered second-and third-degree burns over…

The bulk of the storm has pushed into Wyoming, leaving us with clouds and some light snow showers especially from the Snake River Plain and points…

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLBurley 35*Bonneville 45 Century 45*Highland 47 Minico 42*Madison 52 Idaho Falls 30*Rigby 53 *Hillcrest 64Skyline 37 *Jerome…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s supplemental levy will be up for it’s biennial vote in March 2017. However, unlike 2015, the levy…

In its first week, Inergy Solar’s new Indie Gogo campaign for its Raptor product is already drawing a lot of hype. The Raptor is a device you…

In a 2016 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, about $15 billion was stolen from 13.1 million U.S. consumers in 2015,…