Month: January 2017

Most of the schools south of Jefferson County were closed today, and parking lots were packed with snow instead of cars. The was such a large amount of snow, it required at least two people to push a news car out of the snow, even with four-wheel drive. A local business owner was dealing with

With all of this snow, mechanics are seeing steady customers. Cars are being damaged and people are bringing in their vehicles to get fixed. As snow continues to pile up, our cars keep getting the short end of the stick. And since we are in the depths of winter, be sure that your car is

We’re starting to work in some drier air from the north. However, we’ll still have some leftover moisture with some light snow showers and flurries for Wednesday. Tonight, partial clearing and colder with a few light snow showers. Lows into the single digits and teens. Chance of snow 30%. Wednesday, partly sunny with just a

UPDATE: 4:46 p.m. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality officials said the Ammon grant award should be safe from Environmental Protection Agency holdbacks ordered by President Trump today because it was included in previous year budgets. However, the future funding for other Idaho environmental projects is unsure. ORIGINAL STORY: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced

No one was hurt when a car left Interstate 15 and rolled. According to Idaho State Police, the car’s wheels got caught in slushy, wet snow and flipped over into the snow. The crash is still under investigation.

An Idaho Falls man faces multiple charges after police traced footprints in the snow leading away from a stolen vehicle. Kerry R. Lunt, 37, was charged with grand theft, burglary, attempted burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia Monday. Police were called to the 300 block of Ruth Avenue for report of a stolen vehicle at

Pocatello State Representative Elaine Smith has been released from a Utah hospital. Smith checked into the hospital last Thursday for work to be done on a heart pacemaker. Smith called Local News 8 and Channel 3 Eyewitness News Tuesday afternoon to report she is now home in Pocatello and regaining her strength. She expects to

Fire destroyed a home in the Highland Estates subdivision, about 9 miles south of Wilson early Tuesday. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS said the home, owned by David Titcomb and Susan Gilbert, was not occupied at the time of the fire. A neighbor saw the flames through the nearby forest at around 1:30 a.m. Incident Command Mike

Many people woke up to a sea of white with this latest winter storm that has many schools, businesses, and operations shut down for the day due to the dangerous driving conditions and road closures. In fact, this storm is breaking records for the area. Pocatello received 8.6″ yesterday setting the monthly record for the

The city of Ammon asked its residents to stay home, if at all possible, Tuesday. Ctiy crews are plowing and planned to be in neighborhoods later in the day. Anybody with cars on the street was encouraged to move them or risk being plowed in. In Idaho Falls, plowing crews were called in at 1

Idaho Fish and Game Department officers captured a mountain lion family in the Johnny Creek area near Pocatello. The family included a mother and three kittens. The family was removed from the Johnny Creek area and released last Friday in a remote area of the southeast Idaho back country. The adult female was radio-collared. She

Pocatello Police arrested a suspect in connection to an early morning burglary Thursday. Police were called by a security guard to 2250 N. Arthur at around 6 a.m. Tuesday. The guard observed people trying to break into storage units. When officers arrived, they found a locking mechanism broken off one of the storage units. They

In addition to school closures for Jan.24th, several community offices and programs are shut down today. Idaho Falls Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Program City of Pocatello Offices (sanitation services limited) Bingham County Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Program All Bannock County non-emergency services (landfill, sheriff, and jail all open) PSI Waste Services-

An Idaho Transportation Department snowplow rolled over while working on US 20 near milepost 278 at around 3:30 p.m. Monday, near the east boundary of the INL site. According to Idaho State Police reports, Chad R. Barber,33, of Rigby was driving the 2005 Mack Truck CV713 plowing snow. They said the plow drove too close

UPDATE: 01-24-1017 8:08 a.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has located Nevaeh Slusher, the teen is back safe with family. Original Story: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is looking for a 16-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway on Jan. 16. They are looking for Nevaeh Slusher,. PIO officer Bryan Lovell reported Nevaeh was

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for much of the region. The warning goes into Tuesday afternoon with periods of heavy snow, especially in the Snake River Plain and Eastern Highlands, and gusty winds. An additional 3-6 inches possible for the Snake River Plain. Tuesday, periods of blowing snow across the region, with most

INL Buses are not running Tuesday morning. According to the INL Bus Operations website, “Road Scouts are reporting areas of snow pack roads, snow falling, wind, rough and slick conditions on US Highways 20, 33 and I-15. Highway 26 is closed between the Puzzle and Blackfoot. Please use caution and give yourself extra time if

Bannock County is digging out from Monday’s snowy weather. All of Bannock County’s non-emergency services and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 24th. That includes the county’s courts and court house. The Sheriff’s Office, jail and landfill will remain open.

If you talk to any teacher, more often than not they would say they became a teacher because they love kids and wanted to make a difference. “I just love teaching the younger grades,” said Ms. Paiten Morton, a first grade teacher at Terreton Elementary. “I love their personalities. They don’t care to tell you

(KIFI/KIDK) On Monday, the Idaho State Police responded to crashes and vehicles sliding off the road near alongside I-15, North of Pocatello. A semi-truck was among the vehicles that ended up off the road. The ISP said today they responded to 19 slide-offs and 15 crashes. This number does not even count the number of

The city of Idaho Falls is seeking public input on short-term rentals within city limits and is asking residents and business owners to fill out a 10 question online survey and attend a public open house on Wednesday. A short-term rental is one in which a property owner rents out property or a part of

The week is National School Choice Week in Idaho, due to a proclamation made by Gov. Butch Otter. It is a way to raise awareness about K-12 grade school options. Event are independently planned and funded, including in eastern Idaho. If you are a student on a school day like today, you would expect yourself

The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin Robinson, 28, and Elizabeth Mason,28, both of Napa, California on a variety of felony charges. The Sheriff’s Office used a canine team at around 11:30 a.m. Saturday to inspect a pickup truck and camper during a traffic stop on South Highway 89 near Hoback Junction. The man

A judge is keeping alive a newspaper open-records lawsuit aimed at obtaining Brigham Young University police emails for a probe of allegations that sex assault victims who made honor code complaints were improperly investigated. A university spokeswoman said Monday that BYU intends to provide more information to 3rd District Judge Laura Scott, following her ruling

Women will no longer be banned from receiving abortion-inducing medication through telemedicine in Idaho under a newly reached agreement. Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands announced Monday that the lawsuit settlement lifts unnecessary burdens on women seeking safe abortions. The organization’s lawsuit was directed at two laws passed in 2015 that

UPDATE: Snake River School District will send students home at 2 p.m. because of the weather conditions. Idaho Science and Technology Charter School will be closing at 1:30 p.m. Earlier closures included: Firth School District #59 Marsh Valley School District #21 Oneida County #351 North Gem School District #149 Westside School District #202

Idaho State Police are reporting a number of crashes and slide-offs along Interstate 15 between Bannock County/Oneida County lines to north of Blackfoot. That’s between mileposts 25 to 98. They also report low visibility in the area and difficult driving conditions. They urge people to slow down.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for much of the region. The warning goes into Tuesday morning with periods of heavy snow, especially in the Upper Valley and Eastern Highlands, and gusty winds. An additional 3-6 inches possible for the Snake River Plain. Tonight, snow showers lingering with overcast skies. Chance of snow 40%.

Idaho Falls Police arrested Dallin M. Haymore, 20, last Thursday for the injury of his son on Christmas Eve. Police said the five-month-old boy suffered severe wounds consistent with “shaken baby” injuries on Christmas Eve, 2016. Police were notified on Christmas Day. Following investigation, detectives determined Haymore was responsible for the injuries. During a court

A Bonneville County man is in custody after a dispute with his 26-year-old wife at their home in the 2700 block of Aqua Marine Drive at around 11 p.m. Saturday. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Brian J. Anderson, 27, was in an argument with his wife. During the argument, Anderson obtained a .22

ABC News Live Coverage of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s press briefing.

An Idaho Falls couple took a trip to Washington, D.C., to be part of the presidential inauguration, however, things took a turn for the worse when they were verbally assaulted by anti-Donald Trump protesters. Julia and Jeff Townsend gave Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness 3 an exclusive interview on the events that transpired while

A man suspected of robbing two Spokane credit unions in early January is also wanted by the FBI in connection with three bank robberies in Utah. The Spokane robberies both occurred at Alaska Federal Credit Unions inside Safeway stores. The FBI says the man has been photographed multiple times wearing a gray hooded jacket, blue

The Latest on the Supreme Court’s decision against hearing an appeal from the family on TV’s “Sister Wives” challenging Utah’s law banning polygamy (all times local): 10:35 a.m. An attorney for a TV’s “Sister Wives” family says the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear an appeal of Utah’s law banning polygamy won’t end the

Rexburg Police arrested 23-year-old Devan J. MacCabe of Utah Friday on felony charges of video voyeurism. According to reports, police were called to the La Jolla Apartments after reports that a hidden camera was discovered, disguised as a towel hook. The device was mounted in the bathroom of a female college housing apartment. Captain Randy

A well-known bar near the Idaho-Oregon border has collapsed under heavy snow. The Payette County Sheriff’s Office tells KTVB-TV (http://bit.ly/2jpkfFP ) that it got a call that the vacant bar Joe’s Club collapsed at about 5:25 Sunday morning. The office says no one was hurt or was inside the building when it fell. A number

Periods of snow expected to sweep across much of Eastern Idaho for Monday with lighter accumulations up into the Central Mountain valleys. Up to a foot of snow possible for the southern and eastern highlands and 3-6 inches of snow possible for the Snake River Plain especially further south. Monday, periods of snow with pockets

An Eastern Idaho DJ is battling a life-threatening condition, with a smile. Dusty Bee, afternoon host for 100.7 MYfm, suffers from a cerebrospinal fluid leak. The condition started in 2015 when Bee was driving to Salt Lake City from his home in Idaho Falls. “I sneezed and coughed at the very same time,” Bee said,

A Rexburg man is offering random acts of kindness and he is not doing it alone! Matt Profaizer and his long-time friend, Colton Abplanalp, co-founded “The Pursuit of Restoring Faith in Humanity“. Profazier said he quit his day job as a carpet cleaner to pursue his passion for giving back to people. “The way you

We’re seeing moderate, consistent snowfall across most of the region this evening. Count on more snow showers over the next 24 hours. Tonight, off-and-on snow showers with lows in the teens and 20’s. Almost everyone will see some snow this evening, but totals will vary. The southern Snake River Plain will see about 0-2 inches,

(KIFI/KIDK) If it seems like Pocatello has gotten a lot more snow this winter than years past, you are right. According to John Keyes, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, Pocatello has seen more snow this year, than the last two years. Not only that, but the area already set a record this year.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has closed a portion of Highway 20 near St. Anthony after a semi truck crash. The sheriff’s office tells KIFI/KIDK poor driving conditions caused a semi truck to slide off the road, blocking the travel lanes. Both lanes of Highway 20 between mile marker 334 and 336 are closed. There

KIFI Local New 8’s parent company has reached a new long-term retransmission agreement with DirecTV. That means Local New 8’s newscasts and programming are back on the DirecTV channel lineup. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

A local youth arts center is trying to raise money to send its dance team to competitions. The Leavitt Center in Pocatello held a fundraiser Saturday night for the cause. The director and one of the teachers at the center said the goal was to raise $500 with the fundraiser. So it invited a middle

Hundreds of thousands of people participated in the women’s march on Washington, D.C. Saturday morning. There were some local marches as well, including one in Pocatello. The one in Pocatello started at Caldwell Park, went up Center Street, down Fifth Avenue and finished at Idaho State University’s student union building. Linda Leeurwrik, one of the

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight at the Women’s March taking place in Driggs Saturday afternoon. A department spokesperson said the fight occurred around 1:30 between those taking part in the march and passengers in a car. According to a press release, a male protestor was standing in the roadway to impede

Check out some of the highlights from day one of the Tiger-Grizz Invitational.

Pocatello defeated Jerome 56-45.

Pocatello’s city flag was voted the worst in the country. It sparked worldwide attention and brought in suggestions and designs from several countries. Designs were submitted from 26 countries and 31 states. The designs were all from all different ages and all different skill levels of flag design. The city received a total of 709

Highland defeated Blackfoot 47-39.

Bonneville defeated Skyline 60-30.

Hillcrest defeated Idaho Falls 49-42.

Are you sick of snow? Good, because we’re going to get more. A large and complex storm will be sliding through the western US bringing rain and snow to several states, including Idaho. Tonight, partly to mostly cloudy skies with patchy fog and a brief snow shower or two. Lows will range from the single

As the first official “Women’s March on Washington” started in the nation’s capital Saturday morning, more than 600 sister marches happened around the world. And one of those sister marches took place in Idaho Falls. KIFI/KIDK was told more than 500 people marched in the city in 30-degree weather. “I think it’s important to support

The Women’s March on Washington is a global movement and while the main event will happen in Washington D.C., a smaller sister march will happen in Idaho Falls. The national website said there are over 650 sister marches that about 1 million people will participate in worldwide. More than 200,000 marchers are expected in Washington

It was a historical day, as the 45th President Donald Trump was sworn into office. Watch parties took place around Idaho, including in Bonneville County, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Over 40 people at the inn watched in awe as President Trump took oath. What everyone there had in common was hope. Precinct committeeman Paul

Off and on snow showers will continue to march across the region for this weekend. The next round of snow arrives Friday evening into Saturday. With the Friday night storm, we can look forward to another 1-2″ of new snowfall. Another storm is set to move in late Sunday and Monday that has the potential

UPDATE 1/20/2017 9:55 am: Officials with the Central Fire District have confirmed that a damaged exhaust vent caused a carbon monoxide build up at Ball Brother’s Produce that sent 17 people to the hospital. According to Carl Anderson with the Central Fire District, a chunk of ice slid off the roof of a potato cellar

Lawyers for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl are arguing their client can’t get a fair trial because of scathing criticism by President Donald Trump. Defense lawyers said in a motion Friday that Trump’s public comments calling Bergdahl a traitor will prevent him from getting a fair trial. They say Trump violated Bergdahl’s due process rights with

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a Shelley man for burglary after he was caught stealing at the Idaho Falls Walmart. 37-year-old Tyler J. Ker was arrested Thursday night and was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers responded to Walmart, 500 S. Utah Ave., for a theft in progress around 9:45 p.m.

The Bureau of Land Management has authorized the final routes connecting the high-voltage Gateway West transmission line project between southwestern Idaho and central Wyoming. The BLM’s Record of Decision, signed Friday, means Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power can build and operate 321 miles of 500-kilovolt transmission lines on public land in Idaho’s Gooding, Elmore,

New state numbers show Utah’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 3.1 percent. Data released Friday from the Department of Workforce Services show about 47,200 residents were jobless in December but looking for work. While Utah’s unemployment rate was unchanged from November to December, the nationwide rate increased slightly to 4.7 percent from 4.6 percent.

Federal authorities have rejected a request by an Idaho utility to negate an Oregon law requiring fish passage as part of relicensing for a hydroelectric project on the Snake River where it forms the border between Idaho and Oregon. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday dismissed the petition by Idaho Power asking to exempt

There is a new bill on the table to make licensed massage therapist get background checks before practicing. Currently, massage therapists are only required to have an active license. The House health and welfare committee unanimously agreed to introduce the bill last Friday. On Thursday, KIFI/KIDK talked with massage therapists in Idaho Falls and got

Pocatello police have charged Jorge Jesus Anaya, 31 as a suspect in a stabbing on Janet St. in Pocatello earlier this week. According to a news release sent by the Pocatello Police Department, Anaya was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and aggravated battery Thursday afternoon. The case is still under

Lightly scattered snow showers will continue for Friday with a mix of clouds and sunshine. We have two more rounds of snow moving in over the next couple of days. The next round of snow arrives Friday evening into Saturday. With the Friday night storm, we can look forward to another 1-2″ of new snowfall.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the U.S. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency, who estimates that it causes 21,000 deaths per year. The EPA recommends testing your home often for radon gas. Radon Professionals in Pocatello, formerly known by Rocky Mountain Radon, is a company specializing in

(KIFI/KIDK) — People have heard stories before about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, but what about leaving pets outside in freezing temperatures? “So in the summer it is not safe to leave your dogs in the car when it is too hot, it is the same for winter,” said Dr. Jessie Ingvalson

Hundreds of local middle and high school students were at Compass Academy for the first District 91 Hot Jobs Career Fair. There were 20 professions represented at the event from construction to RV technician to the financial and medical fields. Computer related fields including cybersecurity are especially hot. Idaho State University has a cybersecurity program

Update 5:45 pm: The fire at Searle Farms is now out. No details yet on what caused the fire. We’ll update with more details as soon as we have them. Original Story: Shelley Fire Department firefighters are responding to a fire at Searle Farms in near Shelley. Not many details about the fire are available

Three members of the Canadian group High On Life have pleaded guilty to violations in Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Mesa Verde National Park. Charles Ryker Gamble, Alexey Andriyovych Lyakh, and Justis Cooper Price Brown pleaded guilty to violations. Two defendants attended the hearing in person and one defendant

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the gap in health care coverage between rural and urban America is more dramatic than many realize. Rural Americans are much more likely to die from preventable or treatable conditions like heart disease or cancer. Eastern Idaho is no exception. While many of

The Snake River Plain is under a winter weather advisory until 9 p.m Thursday. Forecasters predict about 2-4 inches of new snowfall for Eastern Idaho by this weekend. Meteorologist Chris Bruin said the worst time on the roads will be between Thursday and Friday, with snow and freezing rain covering roads and highways. It was

A small earthquake rattled portions of southwestern Montana Thursday afternoon. The USGS National Earthquake Information Center and the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology reported a magnitude 3.1 quake just after 1:52 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The quake was centered about 15 miles northwest of the town of Ennis , near Mt. Bradley . The

Lightly scattered snow showers for the rest of the evening and much of Friday morning and afternoon. We have two more snow storms moving in over the next couple of days. The next round of snow arrives Friday evening into Saturday. With the Friday night storm, we can look forward to another 1-3″ of new

The city of Idaho Falls has issued parking restrictions with the recent snow storm. The city will begin working on Priority 1 streets Thursday morning, Zone A and Zone B parking restrictions will be worked on later. According to a news releease from the city, these are the new rules with city’s snow ordinance: DOWNTOWN

Fort Hall Police say a teen who was reported missing on January 4 has been found safe. Chief of Police Pat Teton says they found Leola Dixey thanks to a tip about her location and they were able to bring her home safely. The public is thanked for their help in locating her.

Idaho gubernatorial candidate Russ Fulcher says Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is being misleading when he claims that he’s cut $1 billion in tax relief over the past 11 years. Fulcher says that Otter is taking credit for a tax cut that the Republican governor opposed and even vetoed at one time. Fulcher, a former state

A judge has ruled that a Utah woman accused of leaving her newborn baby to die in the trash cannot have her competency to stand trial restored because her intellectual disability is too severe. Judge Elizabeth Hruby-Mills sided with attorneys for 25-year-old Alicia Englert of Kearns in her Tuesday ruling. Deputy Salt Lake County District

Lawmakers on the Idaho House Revenue and Taxation Committee have introduced legislation to bring the state’s tax code in line with federal rules. Tom Shaner, with the Idaho Tax Commission, said Thursday that the move is estimated to cost Idaho almost nothing – marking the first time in nearly a decade that bringing Idaho’s tax

A herd of about 50 pronghorn antelope has been found dead in Payette after they fed on the same toxic shrub that has killed elk in the area. The Idaho Press-Tribune reported Wednesday that according to Idaho Fish and Game the animals died after feeding on Japanese yew plants. The pronghorn were reported to Fish

Due to snowfall, American Falls School District 381 is cancelling all classes Thursday, January 19th.

A Winter Weather Advisory for the Snake River Plain is in effect from 5am to 9pm. We’ll look for 2-4″ of new snowfall for Eastern Idaho by this weekend. The worst time on the roads will be Thursday and Friday with snow and freezing rain possibilities. Thursday, snow likely with a cloudy sky. A high

The Idaho Falls Police Department says an argument during a game of darts led to the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man Saturday evening. In a police report obtained by KIFI/KIDK, the investigating officer wrote the victim, Tyson Tew, was shot twice by his “best friend”, Justin C. Sarbaum, 36, after a physical altercation at

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Preston 68Blackfoot 52 Rigby 47*Bonneville 48 *Century 66Skyline 48 Hillcrest 60*Madison 76 Idaho Falls 47*Pocatello 60 South Fremont 39*Snake River 44 Salmon 41*West Jefferson 44 F/OT Mackay 39*Challis 71 Cokeville, WY 41 *North Gem 54 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Aberdeen 44Malad 53 Shelley 37*Teton 43 *Snake River 55Marsh Valley 38 *Oakley 54Raft River 20

It’s coffee with a cause. That’s the idea behind a Pocatello coffee shop’s new community initiative. Main Steam Coffee and Desserts in Old Town, Pocatello started participating in the nation-wide movement “suspended coffee.” Suspended coffee actually started in Naples, Italy several years back. Then in 2013, John Sweeney started a social media movement and it’s

(KIDK/KIFI) — In a Facebook post, a man in Pocatello posted graphic photos of himself after he said vaping equipment exploded in his face. In his post he said he lost seven teeth and suffered from second degree burns. The post has since gone viral and has been shared all across the world. However, some

A Korean War veteran received an emotional surprise Wednesday afternoon. Ralph Alexander, 83, was given a shadow box displaying every medal he received during his service in the United States Air Force. In wanting to have his picture for display on the “wall of heroes” in the senior center, the Korean War veteran wanted to

A northern Idaho lawmaker apologized to her fellow House members Wednesday for her inappropriate comments that caused her to be stripped of all three of her legislative committee assignments. Rep. Heather Scott, a Republican from Blanchard, says that she should have chosen her words more carefully. Scott added that she will be committed to using

Idaho State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a driver that caused a crash on I-15 Wednesday morning. ISP says at about 9:40 a.m. they investigated a crash on northbound I-15 near the Sunnyside Exit. 24-year-old Emily Chatterton, of Pocatello, was driving a 2006 Volvo passenger car when a black vehicle in

Update 4:30 pm: Officials with the City of Idaho Falls say that the gas leak at Wendy’s has been repaired and the roads around it are reopening. Businesses in the area should be reopening soon. Original Story: People at businesses near the Wendy’s location on North Gate Mile have been evacuated because of a gas

In the famous words of the Roman leader Julius Caesar “Veni, vidi, vici,” or “I came, I saw, I conquered,” that’s what Eastern Idahaons will be saying once they travel back in time at the new Museum of Idaho Rome exhibit. The Museum of Idaho is getting ready to open its doors come this Friday.

Get ready for more wet weather…Our next storm system is pushing in from the west tonight into Thursday. A Winter Weather Advisory for the Snake River Plain has been issued for 5am to 9pm. We’ll look for 2-4″ of new snowfall for Eastern Idaho by this weekend. The worst time on the roads will be

Pocatello Police are responding to a stabbing incident on Janet Street in Pocatello. According to an alert sent by the police, one victim with stab wounds was taken to Portneuf Medical Center for treatment. Two suspects at the site of the stabbing have been arrested by police. The investigation of the stabbing is still ongoing.

On-time graduation rates in Wyoming have once again risen, reaching the highest level since 2010. The state Department of Education announced that the 2014-15 class had a graduation rate of 79.41. State Superintendent Jillian Balow said that the figure marks the fourth straight annual increase for Wyoming schools. Across Wyoming, 82.7 percent of female students

The head of Your Health Idaho says the state would lose $220 million in tax subsidies if President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is repealed. Director Pat Kelly said Wednesday that nearly 90 percent of the 95,000 Idahoans currently enrolled on the state-based health insurance exchange receive a tax subsidy. That population will be at

This year a total of three southeast Idaho residents have died from influenza-related illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the proportion of people seeing their health care provider for influenza-like-illness has been at or above the national baseline for four consecutive weeks so far this season. The number of states reporting

The Lincoln County sheriff’s office says it is investigating a suspicious death in extreme northwestern Montana. Sheriff Roby Bowe says the body of an Idaho man who had been reported missing was found on Monday in the Yaak area and was recovered with the help of a search and rescue team. The cause of death

A Nampa man has been accused of running over another man who had stopped to help free the driver’s truck from a snow-packed driveway. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that a 50-year-old man has been booked into the Canyon County jail on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident after the hit-and-run incident

A bipartisan lawmaker panel Tuesday backed a proposal for a 3 percent pay increase for Idaho’s state workers in fiscal year 2018, aligning with Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s recommendation he made earlier this year. The 18-member Change in Employee Compensation Committee narrowly agreed Tuesday that the pay should be awarded on a merit basis. The