Month: November 2016

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday there is “Small Business Saturday.” Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 26 as “Small Business Saturday.” He said the reason for doing this was to encourage people to support the local economy, which is best done through small businesses. He said he also wants small businesses

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 gallon. As we grow closer to the Thanksgiving weekend, more and more people from all across the U.S. will take to the roadways to visit family and friends. Jordan Maxwell

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 bullet. KTVB-TV reports that 21-year-old Ezri Garcia on Wednesday pleaded guilty to aggravated battery with intent to inflict great bodily injury and felony riot, with a gang sentencing enhancement. Nineteen-year-old Mario Garza

The Bonneville Power Administration says it’s ready for the ups and downs of Thanksgiving. According to the northwest wholesale power supplier, there is a significant bulge, or peak, on Thanksgiving mornings as millions of people begin cooking holiday turkeys in ovens or other appliances. On a typical November weekday, BPA sees two demand peaks, one

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 into Thanksgiving. By Thursday weather should be improving again with some clearing skies and cooler temps. Tonight, snow likely for the Eastern Highlands and across Western Wyoming, but a drying pattern

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 Lake, they developed a new plan. Instead of replacing the bridge with a similar product, costing about $1.5 million, engineers determined an arch-pipe culvert structure could safely be used instead. The design

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 release from the City of Idaho Falls about the event: Gather your family and friends and head out for a festive, magical and memorable light display experience that’s sure

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after air traffic controllers went silent for 20 minutes at the Boise Airport. The Idaho Statesman reports that pilots were unable to make contact with air traffic controllers for 20 minutes Saturday morning. FAA officials would not provide any details into the incident other than saying they are investigating.

Idaho health officials plan to ask lawmakers for about $11 million annually to provide mental health and drug abuse services to the state’s parole offenders who are at the highest risk of returning to prison. Tom Shanahan, a spokesman with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, says the state is currently spending around $30,000

Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in October as counties with big energy industries saw some jobs improvement. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says that the October rate is down from September’s 5.4 percent and the state’s jobless rate has now fallen for three consecutive months. Seasonally adjusted employment of Wyoming residents increased

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 in the line of duty. The Idaho Statesman reports that at least 30 police dogs from departments across the state gathered Tuesday at a memorial service for 6-year-old

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 injuries. Update 4:50 pm: Highway 33 is open again to traffic going both directions. The two truck crash that was blocking the road has been cleared. Not many details

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 in mind if traveling for Thanksgiving! By Thursday weather should be improving again with some clearing skies and cooler temps. Wednesday, mostly cloudy skies to start and then increasing cloudiness as

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Minico 77Pocatello 52 *Rigby 57Blackfoot 25 *Aberdeen 45North Fremont 44 West Jefferson 36*Malad 42 *Teton 60Snake River 38 *Ririe 33South Fremont 31 *Sugar-Salem 54Firth 39

The Idaho State University Strategic Planning Working Group released the proposed vision statement for the university’s 2018-2022 University Strategic Plan. Now, ISU is asking for the public for their input to make sure the first phase of this process is going the right direction. The working group is made up of 50 ISU staff and

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 be able to offer everything bigger Sears locations offer, from product lines to offering the Sears card. It will be locally owned and operated by Tim England and his father,

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 3:00 p.m. troopers were called to a crash at milepost 133. ISP says 41-year-old Brandon Byrd of Blackfoot was driving eastbound on the highway when he crossed the center line

For anyone planning on mailing out holiday cards or Christmas packages, the mailing deadlines are getting closer and closer. The post office in Pocatello said the week after Thanksgiving is when business starts to pick up. It said after next week it pretty much stays steadily busy through the holidays. The U.S. Postal Service is

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 feet of trampolines. Some are straight trampolines, while others have a little extra fun and games added. There’s also dunk ball, a dodge ball court and a battle beam station. One of

There was a status conference at the Bonneville County Courthouse Tuesday morning to see whether one of Christopher Tapp’s post-conviction relief petitions would be dismissed. The hearing was left without a ruling from the judge. Tuesday’s hearing was to see if Tapp’s petition for post-conviction relief would move to an evidentiary hearing or be thrown

Following this month’s presidential election, Idaho has seen a large increase in Democrats trying to get involved. This includes involvement right here, in Bonneville County. The Bonneville County Democrats have seen a growing number of people getting up off the couch and becoming active party members. Chairwoman Miranda Marquit said this is only the beginning

A federal court is blocking implementation of a regulation that would make an estimated 4 million more higher-earning workers eligible for overtime pay. The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction Tuesday that prevents the Department of Labor from implementing the changes until the rule’s legality can be

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public comments on a variety of proposed improvements and activities at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The resort is proposing several projects that were previously reviewed and authorized but were never constructed. At this time, the forest is planning to update a previous National Environmental Policy Act review. Bridger-Teton anticipates

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 in mind if traveling for Thanksgiving! By Thursday weather should be improving again with some clearing skies and cooler temps. Overnight into Wednesday morning, partly cloudy skies and chilly temps dropping

Federal officials are proposing one of the largest ever projects to remove juniper trees to protect habitat for imperiled sage grouse. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced Monday that it’s taking public comments through Jan. 3 on the plan to eliminate trees from 940 square miles in southwest Idaho. Experts say juniper trees have

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is warning people about a telephone scam that has contacted several people, including firefighters, since Sunday. According to city spokesperson Kerry Hammon, people are being contacted by a phone caller who claims to be a member of the fire department. The caller claims to be collecting money for a “burnout”

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, but will that continue? For decades, the children of baby boomers have left the farm for college and careers. With the average age of a farmer

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 uninsured population in 2017. However, the legislative panel fell short from backing a specific proposal during its final meeting on Tuesday. Instead, lawmakers agreed on broad recommendations, such as urging a sunset provision

Idaho Falls Police arrested a man for aggravated battery and driving without privileges Monday after he rammed a woman’s vehicle with his car. 28‐year‐old Tomas J. Sandoval of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail Monday. According to reports, officers responded to a disturbance in the 1400 block of West Broadway around 1:30

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 Schwartz was seen leaving in a white Toyota Highlander and was later found at his residence on 1st Street. Schwartz has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail. Original Story: Idaho Falls

The Jackson Town Council will find additional funding for a town-owned Bike Share network. During meetings this week, the council unanimously approved a motion to fund up to an additional $25,000 for the installation of a community bike share program. The funding would come from the 2010 Energy Efficiency Special Purpose Excise Tax and would

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. According to Boise CBS affiliate KBOI, The memorial service will start at 3 p.m., and will be held at the Taco Bell Arena, located at 1401 Bronco Lane

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 traveling for Thanksgiving! By Thursday weather should be improving again with some clearing skies and cooler temps. Tuesday, aside from a few morning flurries and freezing fog, clearing skies

It’s called the Special Assistant United States Attorney program or SAUSA and it’s saving taxpayers in eastern Idaho a lot of money. SAUSA is essentially an agreement made by multiple law-enforcement agencies in eastern Idaho to connect and collaborate when prosecuting criminals, specifically those who have committed several crimes in several law enforcement jurisdictions. It

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 looked at the possibility of it happening at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. The hospital said it wouldn’t happen. The reason: The Portneuf Quality Alliance. It’s a network that involves

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 days instead of five. The halls of West Jefferson High School may turn empty on Fridays. That is because the school board may change the weekly schedule from

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, who the club leases the land from, felt there were regulations that needed to be met in order for the club to continue operating the recreation area. After months

Three more businesses in Preston were burglarized over the weekend. Preston police chief Ken Geddes said Pop N’ Pins Lanes, Ransom’s Country Store and Sporty’s Pizza were all hit Sunday morning. The businesses suffered some damage from the break-ins. Geddes said the burglars entered by breaking doors and windows. He said some money was also

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 and the nationwide manhunt continues. White is wanted by police for the murder of Christin Caldwell. Caldwell’s body was found by deputies buried in the basement of her home

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 in Chubbuck at 3 p.m. Friday, November 18. Police said an investigation into Lowe’s death is still underway, but police do not suspect foul play. They said there were no obvious signs

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 fortunate this Thanksgiving. Volunteers filled boxes Monday morning with one turkey breast, gravy and mashed potatoes. The turkey meals came from Albertsons through their Turkey Bucks donation program. The program

Bannock County commissioner Karl Anderson announced Monday he will be resigning from office. Karl Anderson made the announcement through in a news release. It said the reason is due to personal and family circumstances. Anderson has been a commissioner since January 2009. He still has two years left on his elected term. The release stated,

An unsettled week ahead with unorganized disturbances moving through the region. Things quiet down a bit from Tuesday into Wednesday morning before our next round of snow moves in later on Wednesday. Keep that in mind if traveling for Thanksgiving! Overnight, mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers especially over the Eastern Highlands. Light accumulations around

The Latest on the Interior Secretary’s announcement on mining claims outside Yellowstone (all times local): 1:10 p.m. A representative of a company seeking to mine for gold near Yellowstone National Park says a halt on new mining claims in the area appears designed to sink the project. U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday announced

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 vehicle on a bridge. Oregon State Police say that 34-Steven Arrasmith, of Mesa, Idaho, was traveling Monday on Interstate 84 before stopping between the Idaho and Oregon

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 booked into the Canyon County jail for marijuana trafficking in excess of 25 pounds. The pot had an estimated street value of $165,000. Tran was the sole occupant of a

A Salt Lake City newspaper is suing for access to records from Brigham Young University’s police department. The Salt Lake Tribune plans to argue in court Monday that BYU Police are subject to as much public scrutiny as any other public law enforcement agency in Utah because the state granted the school department full policing

The founder of an Idaho company that introduced the use of drones in agriculture is dreaming bigger – literally. The Capital Press reports that Empire Unmanned founder Steve Edgar says he is considering using the Pocatello Regional Airport as a future hub for possible freight-carrying drones. Edgar acknowledges that it could be more than a

The Secretary of State’s office says the Idaho Republican Party did not violate the state’s campaign laws while creating a political attack ad against House Minority Leader John Rusche. The decision refutes a complaint filed by the Idaho Democratic Party in October. Democratic officials alleged that Idaho Republican Party Executive Director David Johnston illegally coordinated

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 highway in northern Utah. Trooper Eric Ellsworth was hit while attempting to slow traffic in Garland because of a problem with a power line. Highway Patrol Sgt. Todd Royce said Monday

Interior Secretary Sally Jewel has taken actions to protect important land near Yellowstone National Park from mining. New mining claims will be prohibited on approximately 30,000 acres of U.S. Forest land near the park’s northern entrance. The action will be in effect for two years while the Departments of Interior and Agriculture evaluate whether to

Motorists who are preparing to travel for Thanksgiving have something to be thankful for, the falling gas prices AAA projects that 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared with last year. According to GasBuddy prices in 44 of the 50 U.S. states

An unsettled week ahead with unorganized disturbances moving through the region from time to time. The first arrives on Monday from the south bringing in valley rains and higher elevation snow. Things quiet down a bit from Tuesday into Wednesday morning before our next round of snow moves in later on Wednesday. Keep that in

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, causing his truck to hit the base of a concrete bridge. On Sunday, friends and neighbor’s of Dustin held a fundraiser for his family at Duffy’s Tavern. Duffy’s was packed

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

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 Shoebox! Much like the Salvation Army with its Angel Tree, the organization strives to make a child happy during the holiday season. Community relations Phil Hartung said the

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 supplies and equipment damaged when a water pipe burst Friday. David Romriell, owner of the business, heard about the pipe break when his wife, Tabitha Romriell, called him about it.

In July, Lindsay Christensen competed on the show “Extreme Huntress” in Hondo, Texas. During the competition, each girl received a judges score and a skills score in their hunting challenges. The contestants don’t know where they rank with those scores. But the final phase of the competition is public voting. Christensen is currently in the

A 2016 Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Report lists Rexburg and Rigby as having the lowest burglary rates in Idaho. The college town of Rexburg, which is home to Brigham Young University, and has a population of 27,499 people, only had 20 reported burglaries. In Rigby, population of 4,052 had only seven reported burglaries. Other

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 office. William L. Shinkle has two counts of aggravated assault, one county of use of a deadly weapon, one count of possession of burglary instruments and one count of a controlled

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 snow in southeast Idaho and western Wyoming could mean businesses relying on the ski season could be seeing red. The Outdoor Industry Association says low snowfall cost ski businesses

The possibility of being deported has been on the minds of many immigrants, specifically, undocumented immigrants. This is due to President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to deport them. We do not know what will happen in the next few years and even if Donald Trump will follow through on his own words. But we spoke to

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 showers in the central mountains with partly cloudy skies for everyone else. Lows in the 20’s and low 30’s. Sunday, rain/snow showers in the central mountains with partly/mostly cloudy skies

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 p.m., water leaked out of a classroom into the school’s hallways. Soon the hallways were filled with people working to get the water out with shovels, brooms and other equipment.

Idaho Transportation Department workers and public leaders gathered for the grand opening ceremony of the Thornton Interchange on U.S. 20 Friday. The final action was to remove the barriers from the interchange, which immediately opened the driveways to drivers. This marks the end of a 16-year project to build a series of interchanges to improve

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 $215 million stockpiled, according to 2015 numbers compiled by Idaho Education News. These accounts are called “rainy day” accounts, or savings stashed away for those emergency situations that are

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 could bring in scattered snow showers into Monday morning. Another storm aims to strike Idaho and Wyoming Wednesday night and Thanksgiving Day. Saturday, partly cloudy with highs into the mid

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 at a special screening Thursday night at the “ARTitorium” in Idaho Falls. The film is a sequel to “Idaho the Movie”. The film is done in Ultra HD, about four

A hospital spokesman says the condition of a Boise officer who was seriously injured in a shooting last week has improved. The Idaho Statesman reports that Corporal Kevin Holtry, a 17-year veteran of the department, has been upgraded to serious condition. He had previously been listed in critical condition after being shot multiple times during

A 37-year-old Nampa woman is challenging Idaho’s laws on artificial insemination, paternity and vital statistics, saying they discriminate against same-sex parents. The Spokesman-Review reports that the lawsuit was filed on behalf of Adela Ayala and her 4-year-old daughter, who is the biological daughter of Ayala’s former same-sex partner. According to the lawsuit, opposite-sex couples that

Fourteen former Idaho Fish and Game commissioners are asking legislative leaders to replace the head of the state’s Senate Resources and Environment Committee. The Spokesman-Review reports that the commissioners sent a letter Thursday asking that Sen. Steve Bair, a Republican from Blackfoot, no longer chair the senate committee. The commissioners wrote that their request was

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 Wyoming Board of Education approved and sent the standards to Mead on Sept. 23, and the governor approved them this week. The standards have about 50 percent of the benchmarks that were

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 given her. Which is how she found herself in the hospital with the possibility of dying. “They had to put me on life support and they told my family she has

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, which could bring in some snow showers for the high country into Monday. Friday, patchy freezing fog with lots of sunshine expected by the afternoon! Temps will stay chilly

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Sugar-Salem 53Marsh Valley 48 *Malad 60American Falls 33 *Teton 46North Fremont 24 *Valley 30Declo 26 Rockland 32*Raft River 50

The search for murder suspect Jeremy White, 39, continues by local law enforcement. He is wanted in connection with the death of Christine Caldwell, 48, who was found dead in her home outside of Idaho Falls on Thursday. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Sgt. Bryan Lovell, said they are also looking for

“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 sorry that you got hurt. I hope you feel better soon.” “Dear officer, I hope you get better soon. Thank you for taking care of our community.” Those are excerpts from

Farmers Insurance in Pocatello will soon be closing. But Allstate Insurance is hoping to help its employees find jobs. On Thursday, Allstate held a company tour for those interested in moving over. Jody Lewis, site leader for Allstate in Pocatello, said she knows of at least 50 current Farmers Insurance employees who will need jobs

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 management said due to some technical issues with the sales system, the opening had to be postponed. Management said everything else is pretty much ready to go, but without

More than 60 high school juniors and teachers with an interest in science and technology took looks at different careers at the Idaho National Laboratory. The students came from all over Idaho, seeking insight on careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). “I just came because I figured it’d be a good opportunity to

Winter weather has found us again, some Idahoans saw a glimpse of it Thursday morning. Following last year’s winter weather, some Idaho Falls residents voiced their concerns about how the city was plowing the roads. In response, the city issued a Snow Removal Survey and held public meetings last spring. The survey took place in

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 traffic assistant provides direct support to the sales department with the goal of serving our customers. The job requires you to oversee that commercial revenue is maximized by

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 shoplifters who stole products right off the shelves while the store was still open. These sorts of crimes happen every day but they become more and more common during

The bulk of the stormy weather has pushed into Wyoming, leaving us with clouds and some light snow showers especially along the Wyoming border. Expect some clearing skies, with the coldest temps of the season to arrive overnight. Dry weather is expected for Friday and Saturday. By Sunday, we’ll see a weak disturbance move in,

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 Jardo, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, died Wednesday evening after his handler noticed Jardo was acting unusual. Jardo was shot in the chest on Friday and lost one of

Wildlife officials have moved one step closer to removing the Yellowstone grizzly population from the Endangered Species Act by approving a future conservation strategy. The Cody Enterprise reports that the Yellowstone Ecosystem Subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee voted to approve the conservation strategy, now sending it to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Correction 11/16/16: According to HealthCare.gov, insurance companies cannot charge you more for getting emergency room services at an out-of-network hospital. Emergency services are required to be covered as if the person’s plan is in-network. Blue Cross of Idaho informed KIFI/KIDK that EIRMC emergency services under Blue Cross through Your Health Idaho will still be covered

Idaho ranks fifth in the nation for volunteerism, according to the latest report by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The “Volunteering and Civic Life in America” report showed Idaho had 34.1 percent of its population volunteer in last year, which placed the state in the top five. The report showed that 382,222 Idahoans

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 front of ISU’s official 2016 holiday greeting card. The contest was created by ISU First Lady Laura Vailas in 2006. Prize money and printing costs are provided by a donor.

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 reports (http://bit.ly/2eJUpOp ) that the utility recently wrapped up a project to deepen a stretch of river and plant more than 18,000 trees near Walter’s Ferry and other efforts in

Idaho Falls District 91 School Board trustee Bryan Zollinger has resigned. His resignation will take effect December 14, 2016. Zollinger is leaving is because he was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in the November 8 general election. Zollinger represented Zone 1 on the school board in addition to serving as board clerk. Zone

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 chief. In a resignation letter to Teton County and Town of Jackson officials, Watsabaugh said he embraced the opportunity to serve the citizens of Jackson Hole. “But I feel that

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has located Alexsandra Trejo. According to the sheriff”s office, the girl is now safely back with her family. Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office issued a new photo for runaway teen Alexsandra Trejo Tuesday. The sheriff’s office says there have been sightings of the teen reported in Bingham and

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 30 percent of his body after his mother, Tara Hamilton, said he lit his shirt on fire last Wednesday. “He came running out of his room engulfed in flames,” Hamilton said.

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 east. Expect some clearing skies later today with the coldest temps of the season to arrive overnight. Thursday, expect A 40% chance of light snow showers especially before lunch

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLBurley 35*Bonneville 45 Century 45*Highland 47 Minico 42*Madison 52 Idaho Falls 30*Rigby 53 *Hillcrest 64Skyline 37 *Jerome 48Pocatello 45 *Soda Springs 42 Preston 36 South Fremont 29 *West Jefferson 36 West Side 31*Firth 32

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s supplemental levy will be up for it’s biennial vote in March 2017. However, unlike 2015, the levy will stay the same at $9.25 million. Jackie Cranor, District 25’s school board chair, said district directors felt comfortable with their dollars and felt the current levy was fine. She also added Idaho’s 2016

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 can use to charge your mobile electronic devices and it can recharge with sunlight. The company is touting it as the world’s first of its kind. The campaign

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, compared with $16 billion and 12.7 million victims a year earlier. In the past six years, identity thieves have stolen $112 billion. While it’s often a faceless crime, cyber crimes are