Month: December 2016

New Year’s Eve is a special night when family and friends get together and celebrate in a variety of ways. One of those ways is visiting local bars to toast to the new year and new beginnings. KIFI/KIDK talked with managers at The Celt on Broadway Street and The Frosty Gator on D street in

With the new year come new resolutions. Ditching a bad eating habit and losing weight are often top of the list. But just as often as we make those goals, we fall short. So, KIFI/KIDK asked a licensed therapist: How we can keep our resolutions? “Review it as often as you need to — whether

The New Year is right around the corner and as we get ready for 2017 we are taking a look back at the top stories and topics you clicked in 2016. Take a look back at ten of the stories that were the most important to you, the viewers, over the last year. Missing Tennessee

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLIdaho Falls 60*Box Elder, UT 62 Rigby 49 *Bear River 70 *Sugar-Salem 65Canyon Ridge 49 *Hillcrest 73*Blackfoot 59 *South Fremont 45Wendell 5 Dietrich 56*Oakley 62 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLRigby 49*Star Valley 70 Sugar-Salem 58*Casper Natrona 88 *Snake River 73 Shelley 48 Carey 22*Adrian, OR 46 Firth 35*West Side 41

Century High School assistant baseball coach Dan McCaskill passed away Friday morning after suffering a massive heart attack on Tuesday. According to Century Director of Athletics, Steve Anderson, McCaskill went hiking with his family Tuesday when he began feeling chest pains, which ended up being a heart attack. He flat lined multiple times. McCaskill went

Update 6:55 p.m.: Nevada Senator, and member of the LDS Church, Harry Reid, says he supports Jan Chamberlin, a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir who resigned over the decision to perform at next month’s inauguration of President-elect Trump. In a statement to the Salt Lake Tribune, Reid said “I understand completely the difficult choice

Some isolated snow showers will linger into Saturday morning, but clearing skies will lead to a quiet Saturday afternoon. More scattered snow will arrive for Sunday and Monday, before dangerous cold frigid air moves in for the middle of next week. Saturday, mostly cloudy with a few light snow showers. Most of the snow will

Justin K. Hoskins, 36, was ordered held on $25,000 bond on felony charges of burglary and aggravated assault during a court appearance Thursday. Pocatello Police arrested Hoskins late Tuesday night. According to reports, Hoskins entered a residence on Jason Avenue through the front door, looking for a family member he believed was inside. Police said

Remnants of a potato truck that crashed on Teton Pass are likely to remain in a gulch until spring. Crews have dug out some of the truck and load of potatoes that lost control on the icy road and went over the side on Dec. 22. The rest of the wreck will remain in place

A central Idaho school district has come under scrutiny for recently deciding to hire a lobbyist, making it the only school district in the state to do so. However, the Blaine County School District is hardly a trailblazer. Multiple taxing districts across the state hire lobbyists using public funds to represent their interests while lawmakers

Authorities say an escape attempt by a convicted killer at the medium security Idaho State Correctional Institution near Kuna in southwest Idaho has failed. The Idaho Department of Correction says John Delling on Wednesday climbed over two 6-foot management fences but did not get past two more 12-foot fences topped with razor wire. Officials say

The Canyon County sheriff is planning to ask the Attorney General’s Office to investigate county commissioners for willful neglect of duty following a string of escapes from a jail tent facility. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that Sheriff Kieran Donahue announced Thursday that he plans to send a letter suggesting the lack of safeguards at the

Though a small amount of rooftop snow can act as an insulator during cold winter months, an excessive amount can cause structural damage to a home or result in a total roof collapse. Snow covered rooftops, while picturesque, can actually be quite hazardous and dangerous. Last year, a 2-year-old girl died in Island Park when

A Provo-based video-on-demand service has stopped its video streaming amid a copyright violations lawsuit. A federal judge California ruled Dec. 12 that while the lawsuit against VidAngel is pending, the company must stop streaming. VidAngel is appealing that preliminary injunction and asked a judge to allow streaming to continue in the meantime. U.S. District Judge

University of Utah police say a married couple is dead following a suspected murder-suicide shooting in a parking lot. Police chief Dale Brophy says that the man allegedly shot his wife late Thursday afternoon before turning the gun on himself. He identified the dead as 25-year-old Richard Peralta and 23-year-old Katherine Peralta. Media reports say

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality warning for Salmon and the surrounding area because of degraded air quality. The DEQ says because of stagnant air conditions and pollutants in the air, air quality is now considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. That includes anyone with heart and lung disease, elderly, and

Missing snowboarder Lee Kidd,34, was found dead earlier today after crews were able to reach and search the area where he had been buried presumably since Friday when he was reported missing. Kidd was found deceased and buried in snow in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness near the Grand Targhee ski area of Wyoming. Kidd had

Pocatello Police arrested two men Thursday afternoon after assisting a Probation and Parole search at 201 Taft. Gary Potter, 22, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with possession of a controlled substance. In addition to suspected methamphetamine, police said Potter was also in possession of an AK-47 and was also charged with possession

After some overnight and morning fog for Friday morning, we’ll look for scattered light snow showers to take hold for Friday afternoon and evening. More scattered snow will arrive for Sunday and Monday, before dangerous cold frigid air moves in for the middle of next week. Friday, sunny skies to start with increasing clouds throughout

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Idaho Falls 66Bear River, UT 63 F/OT *Idaho Falls 55Sugar-Salem 51 *Sugar-Salem 69Casper Natrona, WY 60 Rigby 56*Box Elder, UT 73 *Rigby 47Star Valley, WY 38 *Sugar-Salem 69Casper Natrona 60 *South Fremont 50 Filer 45 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Casper Natrona 67Idaho Falls 43 *Rigby 44Jerome 42 *Rigby 54Natrona Casper 51 Idaho Falls 22*Jerome 57

Highland junior defensive lineman Tommy Togiai was named the USA Today Idaho Defensive Player of the Year. Togiai racked up 62 tackles, and also had six sacks, an interception and a blocked field goal.

The Idaho State Women’s Basketball team opened up conference play with a 61-43 win over Montana.

‘Tis the season for car shopping. National car groups, such as Auto Trader, said one of the best times to buy a car is the end of the year. Local car dealerships agree. Dealerships in Pocatello said they see an increase in customers and sales the week after Christmas, leading up to the new year.

The Latest on the drive-by shooting of a 9-year-old boy (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Utah police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the drive-by shooting of a 9-year-old boy, which left the youth in critical condition. A tweet Thursday from the Unified Police official Twitter account announced the arrest of Oscar Bermejo-Zaragoza.

Update 12/28/2016 11:00 am: The cause of the fire at the Snake River Plains Potato Warehouse has not been determined yet, however, the Ucon Fire Chief and Idaho State Fire Marshall plan to meet with the investigator Thursday or Friday. Ucon Fire Chief Scott Norman says, “We want to meet up with the ‘Cause and

After some overnight and morning fog for Friday morning, we’ll look for scattered snow showers to take hold for Friday afternoon and evening. More scattered snow will arrive for Sunday and Monday, before dangerous cold frigid air moves in for the middle of next week. Tonight, mostly clear with some patchy freezing fog forming again

The Latest on potential restrictions on mining in the West to save the greater sage grouse (all times local): 3:20 p.m. A Republican lawmaker is assailing a list of proposals for limiting Western mining to protect the vulnerable sage grouse, while an environmental group says it’s a chance for the new administration to help with

Big snow piles in residential areas can cause problems for everybody, but especially for those delivering your mail. Mail carriers often face snowy obstacles in the winter trying to get to your mailbox. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the resident to clear the path to the mailbox. If you don’t, it’s a good possibility

Update: LaVell Edwards, who led BYU to prominence with his pass-happy offenses and ranks as one of the most successful coaches in college football history, has died. He was 86. Athletic department spokesman Brett Pyne said Edwards died Thursday. Edwards coached the Cougars for 29 seasons before retiring in 2000. He had a record of

Bannock Development Corporation is prospecting California for new business opportunities as part of a direct marketing campaign. Through Idaho Power Company’s “Energy for Growth” marketing grant program, representatives of the corporation held seven meetings with contacts ranging from food processing and advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence. Bannock Development said the corporation learned that high living

The holiday isn’t quite here yet but the City of Idaho Falls has announced plans for where citizens can take their Christmas Trees for disposal after the holiday ends. Starting Monday citizens of Idaho Falls can take their tree to one of the following 17 locations to dispose of it. Ornaments and lights need to

A south-central Idaho man has died of a gunshot wound and another man is in custody. The Gooding Police Department in a statement Thursday says a 34-year-old Gooding man was shot Wednesday evening and later died at a hospital. Police tell The Times-News that 62-year-old Jimmie O’Neal Sr. of Gooding has been taken into custody

Authorities say four people, including three children, were hospitalized after a gas explosion at a home in West Yellowstone. Shane Grube, chief of the Hebgen Basin Rural Fire District, tells The Bozeman Daily Chronicle that firefighters were called to the mobile home Tuesday morning. He says the explosion caused a fireball that blew itself out.

A weak high pressure system is setting up for Thursday, with cold air and patchy freezing fog. A weak disturbance moves in Friday evening. Scattered light snow showers will be with us through the beginning of the weekend! Thursday, a nice winter day. Highs in the teens and 20’s with partly cloudy to mostly clear

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Hillcrest 67Skyline 55 *Ririe 60Parma 46 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Teton 57Firth 36 *Ririe 49Parma 38 *North Fremont 38Challis 37

The family of a Grand Targhee Ski Resort employee who was last seen Friday are hopeful he will be rescued after not returning from a back-country snowboarding trip. Lee Kidd, 34, was reported missing to Grand Targhee Ski Patrol after failing to show up for work in one of the resort’s kitchens. Kidd’s stepmother, Victoria

The Idaho State Women’s Basketball team is preparing to face The University of Montana Thursday night to start up conference play.

The Latest on a 9-year-old Utah boy who was shot in a drive-by shooting (all times local): 4:50 p.m. Police say a car reported in the drive-by shooting of a 9-year-old Utah boy has been found abandoned in Salt Lake City. Unified Police Detective Ken Hansen says the car was found about 15 miles away

The Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Pocatello closed it’s doors abruptly on Christmas after the owners of the chain restaurant posted a note on the door saying, “Business permanently closed. Watch for a new restaurant opening soon.” The note was the first that customers and employees had heard about the closure. The last day of operation

A weak high pressure system is setting up for Thursday, with cold air and patchy freezing fog. Our next storm moves in Friday evening. Scattered snow showers will be with us through the New Year’s holiday. Tonight, partly cloudy skies with lows near 0°. Winds becoming light and variable. Thursday, a nice winter day. Highs

Voters may get the chance to decide on a whether to change Eastern Idaho Technical College into a community college. The Bonneville County Elections office has certified 2,852 signatures on a petition organized by the group Citizens for Affordable Higher Education, said Steve Taggart, spokesman for the group. He said that is roughly three times

A Union Pacific train engine has derailed in southwestern Idaho. Officials say there are no injuries from the derailment that occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and left the engine leaning to one side. Canyon County spokesman Joe Decker tells KTVB-TV that some roads in the area west of Caldwell are closed. Decker says Union

A Pennsylvania woman who walked 26 miles through the snowy Arizona backcountry for help after her family’s car got stuck says she survived by eating twigs and snow and a desire to rescue her stranded husband and 10-year-old son. Karen Klein told NBC News and ABC’s “Good Morning America” this week that to keep going,

Update12/28/2016 12:50 pm: A member of the Beck Family contacted Local New 8 and KIDK 3 Eyewitness news to inform us that the money raised on the GoFundMe page will be donated to Fremont County Emergency and Fire services. Original Story: Fire destroyed a cabin at 3311 Yale-Kilgore Road in Island Park early Christmas morning.

Trash collection in the City of Pocatello has been delayed one day this week because of the observance of the Christmas holiday Monday. The City of Pocatello has asked residents to place their garbage and recycling bins out a day later than their normally scheduled pick up day. So if your pickup day is Wednesday

The City of Idaho Falls lifted parking restrictions for snow removal efforts Wednesday morning. In a press release the city said “The Public Works Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department would like to thank residents and the traveling public for their cooperation during this process”

The latest on a fatal shooting near a park on the edge of downtown Salt Lake City (all times local MST): 11 a.m. Salt Lake City police investigating a fatal shooting near a downtown park say the victim was shot during a struggle over a gun after two men in his car tried to rob

A new state audit of the evidence collected in Idaho’s sexual assault investigations shows that law enforcement officials didn’t submit nearly half of the rape kits to be tested. Officials say that’s largely because the cases were no longer being investigated or the agency determined no crime had been committed. The Idaho State Police released

One dog has died and another is injured after they were apparently attacked by a mountain lion in a subdivision south of Ketchum. The Idaho Mountain Express reports that wildlife officials have trapped and released the mountain lion in a remote area after the Thursday attacks. A female Australian shepherd died from its wounds after

A winter storm and increased avalanche danger are hampering the search for a Grand Targhee Resort worker who failed to return from snowboarding last Friday. Teton County Sheriff’s Sgt. Matt Carr tells the Jackson Hole News & Guide that efforts to find 34-year-old Lee Kidd are focused on the back side of Targhee. However, crews

Our quick moving snowstorm is racing off towards the east clearing us out for the rest of the week as high pressure returns to the Rockies! Winds stay breezy throughout the day as the cold front pushes thru, and then dims down by the evening as temps take a tumble. Wednesday, a few snow showers

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLSnake River 32 *Sugar-Salem 62 Soda Springs 52*Weiser 58 *Ririe 61Middleton JV 47 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Rockland 24North Fremont 52 *Ririe 57Emmett 39 *Challis 51Hagerman 40

Tonight, we’ll see snow showers along with blowing snow will make travel difficult. Temps staying steady around 20°. Chance of snow 70%. Wednesday, a chance of morning snow showers for everyone, with just a few lingering by the afternoon near the WY/ID state line. Winds will start out blustery, but they should also die down

The Idaho State Police Department said it’s planning to join other law enforcement agencies in the state in a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” national campaign this month. The drunken driving crackdown initiative is slated to run Dec. 15 to Jan. 1. said Idaho State Police Lt. Chris Weadick. “The department’s officers will be

When you’re bending down and looking at your phone, do you think about how it affects your neck? Health experts said “text neck” is a condition that is becoming more and more common, especially with younger generations and the rise of technology. Physical therapists in Pocatello said it’s a problem they see locally too. In

A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a robbery that took place at the Subway sandwich shop at 114 S. 5th Ave. in Pocatello on Christmas Eve. Around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Idaho Falls police located a vehicle matching information that had been released by the Pocatello Police Department. After the detective assigned to

It is a somber night for some in Ucon, just a day after Christmas. Crews responded to a fire at the Snake River Plains Potato Warehouse around 12:40 a.m., Monday. Captain Mike Henderson, of the Ucon Fire department, said fire started in the mechanic shop of the warehouse. Crews are still trying to put out

At the base of Kelly Canyon in what some people know as the Big Hole Mountain range, you’ll find an idyllic ranch reminiscient of the wild west. Home to campers in the summer and people eager for some holiday cheer during the christmas time. It’s called the Mountain River Ranch. “In ’85 I got the

Campaign finance reports show that the most expensive seat on the 2016 ballot was for an open spot on the Idaho Supreme Court – a rarity in the state. Twin Falls attorney Robyn Brody won the competitive race against Sen. Curt McKenzie after spending nearly $285,000 while campaigning for the seat. McKenzie spent roughly $126,000,

Clouds quickly moving in as our next winter storm moves in. Expect most of the heavy snow to stay up into the high country but a few inches can be expected in parts of the Snake River Plain. Clearing trend begins later on Wednesday for the rest of the year! Tuesday, starting out partly to

Thanks to a large donation from a Pocatello kidney doctor, a pastor’s dream of creating a supportive home for the homeless is coming true. Naeem Rahim, who co-founded the Idaho Kidney Institute and the humanitarian organization, the JRM Foundation, called Jacqualine Thomas over the weekend telling her he would donate $23,000 for her cause. So

What started out cloudy turned into a beautiful afternoon. I hope you enjoyed it as we have another storm coming in. Tonight, mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Overnight lows in the single digits and a lot of places dipping below 0. Tuesday, starting out partly cloudy with snow showers in the central mountains. Snowfall

Even though Christmas may be over, most of the holiday decorations are still up. One large Christmas display that will remain up for a few more days is in Preston. It’s a family Christmas tradition spanning five decades. But this year, it took a community to help it continue. If you drive down 1st West

The day after Christmas is usually the second busiest shopping day of the year. But for the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, the crowd wasn’t as large as expected. Some of the most common reasons shoppers gave for braving the expected crowds were to return or exchange Christmas gifts, spend Christmas money or hit the

Campaign finance reports show that the most expensive seat on the 2016 ballot was for an open spot on the Idaho Supreme Court – a rarity in the state. Twin Falls attorney Robyn Brody won the competitive race against Sen. Curt McKenzie after spending nearly $285,000 while campaigning for the seat. McKenzie spent roughly $126,000,

Grand Teton National Park Rangers rescued three backcountry skiers Christmas morning after they spent the night in a snow cave. The skiers were identified as Drew McCord,32, of Houston, Texas; Kevin Livingston,37, of Afton, Wyoming; and Patrick Callihan,24, of Jackson, Wyoming. According to park rangers, the three intended to ski Rock Springs Bowl in the

The Teton County Search and Rescue and Grand Targhee Ski Patrol are searching for a missing snowboarder who did not show up for work Friday (Dec. 23) . The man they are looking for is 32-Year-Old Lee Kidd, of Driggs, Idaho. According to Lieutenant Tom Combs of the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, a male snowboarder

UPDATE 5:09 p.m.- Idaho State Police in Pocatello confirm that I-84 between the I-86 junction and Utah border is now open. ORIGINAL STORY: A winter storm has paralyzed much of Eastern Idaho. A blizzard warning has been issued for Malad, Oakley, Rockland and Malta. All of Oneida County and most of Cassia and Power counties

Those wishing for a white Christmas really got what they wanted. Most places across the region saw at least half-a-foot to a foot of new snow, and some mountain locations seeing close to two feet of snow. As we kick-start the last week of 2016 expect snow showers to taper off and some partial clearing

The city of Idaho Falls is working to remove all of the snow Monday morning throughout the city, and they want to remind everyone of the parking restrictions in place. Crews finished plowing priority 1 streets early Sunday night and will begin plowing “Zone A” North/South streets Monday morning starting at 8 A.M. Zone A

While many have been dreaming of a white Christmas, most east Idahoans probably didn’t expect something like Sunday’s winter storm to hit the area. With all the reports of terrible road conditions, highways getting shut down, and even just having to shovel your driveway multiple times — it can be very annoying to deal with.

Freezing temperatures are sweeping across the nation and the American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. The Red Cross said all types of blood are need to help patients. To thank those for taking the time

All areas in Idaho are getting hit pretty big with snowfall on Christmas Sunday. In Pocatello, road conditions were slick. People were stuck in the middle of intersections because of large pileups. I-15 was also poor travel conditions. It was basically one lane of travel, with the rest of the interstate covered in snow. The

Those wishing for a white Christmas really got what they wanted. Most places across the region saw at least half-a-foot to a foot of new snow, and some mountain locations seeing close to two feet of snow. Tonight, lingering snow showers with gradually clearing conditions. A few snow showers will stick around near the ID/WY

Blizzard like conditions for the rest of Christmas day with gusty winds. Another 3-5″ of new snowfall, however it maybe very difficult to get an accurate measurement with blowing and drifting snow showers . Tonight, scattered snow before midnight, clearing skies into Monday morning with dropping temperatures. 15-25 mph., winds with gusts around 30mph. Monday,

Well our storm that moved through brought a lot more snow to some places than others. Malad, Preston, and the Lost River areas saw several inches of snow. Most other locations only saw wind, rain, and maybe a few inches of snow. Tonight, mostly cloudy with breezy conditions and a few snow showers. New snow

The Idaho Fish and Game wants to remind Idaho hunters and anglers to pick up a 2017 license. Nearly all of Idaho’s hunting and fishing licenses are sold on a calendar year basis and are set to expire on Dec. 31. The only licenses not sold on a calendar year basis are Idaho’s trapping license

The deadline for applications for the Idaho Falls Mayor’s Scholarship Fund is Feb. 1. The city is aiming to give at least $60,000 in scholarships in 2017. “Promise Award” scholarships of $250 are available for students in grades 8 through 11. They can be used during a student’s senior year for college preparation, including standardized

An unknown man is spreading the Christmas spirit across the area, with the help of elves he has never met. Using the power of social media, the man known by his elves only as “Clandestine Kringle” is bringing a smile to dozens of families. “My daughter was an elf, I was an elf. My husband

Another downtown business is closing it’s doors. The Collective Cachet opened about 2.5 years ago and it’s final day of business will be Christmas Eve. “I know that we’ve had a couple of other businesses shut down recently and more to come from what I know,” said Shaun Birch, co-owner of the collective cachet. Shaun

There is a belief that positive thinking has power beyond science and medicine. Jennifer DeGraaf may be proof of that. In June, DeGraaf, 39, was rendered speechless during a meeting, then suffered a seizure. She knew something was wrong. Her previous bout with cancer in 2013 — stage three breast cancer — left her a

It is snowmobiling season! With severe weather on the way, some people may find themselves in a bad situation when out in the hills. It is one of many adrenaline-rush snow activities but what would you do if you were stranded? This week, there were six snowmobilers stranded in the backcountry in Fremont County. Another

The peak day for outbound travel is today but holiday travel will continue to be busy up through Christmas and after. The trade group Airlines for America expects a record 45.2 million passengers from Dec. 16 through Jan. 5. That will cap what’s expected to be the busiest year ever for air travel in the

A driver is facing more than $1,000 in fines after a potato truck that was overweight by about 18,000 pounds left Teton Pass and crashed. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports the truck trailed potatoes in the snow Thursday as it went over a guardrail on Highway 22 and rolled 200 feet down an

The Idaho Falls Department of Parks & Recreation announced that the Festival of Lights at Freeman Park will continue to be open for an additional week because of popular demand. The lights will be on display through December 31. The display will also be open on the night of Christmas. The hours will remain the

Prosecutors are filing new charges against a man accused of luring a woman to a remote eastern Utah cabin, locking her in a shed and forcing her to perform sex acts for food. Authorities said in charges filed Thursday that 37-year-old Jared Stephen Morgan sexually assaulted two other girls in the years before the 2014

A northern Idaho woman is facing five counts of animal cruelty after authorities removed five horses from her property. The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports that a criminal complaint filed Thursday lists the five charges against 55-year-old Teresa Rai Davis of Moscow. Prosecutors in court documents say Davis didn’t properly care for the five mares seized

A Montana water and sewer district contends Yellowstone National Park officials are dragging their feet on fixing a problem with arsenic infiltrating its sewage treatment system. The Gardiner-Park County Water and Sewer District has filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service, Yellowstone and others. The suit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in

Two Idaho legislators are newlyweds. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports House Majority leader Mike Moyle, R-Star, recently married Janet Trujillo, R-Idaho Falls. Trujillo will soon begin her third term in office. Moyle said Trujillo still has her apartment in Idaho Falls and works for the county. The couple said their marriage won’t affect anything in the

A second round of testing has discovered one of Jackson’s seven water wells had a detectable level of benzene in the water. However, Town of Jackson officials said the results of that sample were far below levels which require any sort of remediation efforts. The sample exceeded the federal “method detection level” with a result

No one was hurt after a chimney fire at 787 S. 45th W. in Idaho Falls early Friday. Firefighters were called at 4:08 a.m. for report of a structure fire at the home. Firefighters found a fire that extended from a wood stove chimney into the attic. The fire was confined to an area around

In 1987, Rennell Burnham Roberts and her husband Bruce were watching a news segment about organ donation. The couple had a conversation about what they would want done if one of them were to pass away. A short time later, Bruce died in a car accident. When the doctor asked Rennell what her husband’s wishes

Our next winter storm is already on its way as it brings quite a bit of snow for the Christmas weekend. Temps will begin to warm as the snow moves in and then drop again by Christmas Day and into the beginning of next week. Friday, Mostly cloudy skies but fairly quiet to start. Snow

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Highland 40Meridian 32 *Madison 43Rocky Mountain 39 *Twin Falls 70Bonneville 57 Salmon 45*South Fremont 68 Ririe 45*Bear Lake 60 West Side 41*Firth 48 *Oakley 52Ontario, OR 43 F GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL Salmon 14*South Fremont 52 North Fremont 22*Shelley 48 *Ririe 58 Bear Lake 31

Six snowmobilers are safe Thursday night after spending Wednesday night stuck in the backcountry of Fremont County. Fremont County Search and Rescue says just before 2:00 a.m. Thursday it was contacted by Fremont County Sheriff’s Dispatch for six stranded snowmobilers stuck and low on fuel in Thirsty Creek, east of Mack’s Inn, in Island Park.

It’s the middle of the holiday season, which means many people are traveling or planning to travel. But police want to remind the public to take the proper steps to keep their home safe while they’re gone. Sgt. Trent Whitney with Pocatello police said while burglaries do tend to increase just slightly around Christmas, there’s

The Eastern Idaho Medical Center in Idaho Falls officially turned 30 on Thursday. For the past few months, the hospital has celebrated its three decades of service with a 30,000-canned food drive — and it surpassed that goal just in time for its birthday. The drive broke its goal by about 350 cans. The food

Local businesses are being warned to watch out for fake money. The phony bills appear to be movie prop money that was used for cash transactions.According to police, there have been attempts to use the fake bills to make purchases around the area over the last several months. The most common are $100, $50, and

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after Cheyenne police say they linked him to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich found at a recent burglary scene. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that Zachery Munoz has pleaded not guilty to three counts of burglary. His trial is scheduled for February.Police say someone on three separate occasions