Month: January 2017

Chubbuck Police have arrested and charged two people in connection with prostitution activity. According to police, Theron Radford, 43, of Pocatello and Misty Barrett, 40, of Blackfoot were each charged Tuesday with one count of felony Procurement of Prostitution and Accepting Earnings from Prostitution. Chubbuck Police said their investigation was continuing and would release no

Idaho Falls School District 91 and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 have preemptively canceled classes for Thursday, January 5th because of winter weather conditions. District 91 cited forecasted temperatures and wind chill as factors in the decision. School district officials also wanted to give parents plenty of time to plan for child care Thursday. Superintendent George

The snow has ended but the impacts have not. As skies continue to clear, bitter cold Arctic air will continue to move in for Thursday and the rest of the week. This makes going outside dangerous for extended periods of time is not dress properly. Remember frostbite can set in on exposed skin in just

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLRigby 40*Hillcrest 73 *Madison 70 Skyline 36 Shelley 56*Firth 59 *North Fremont 65Teton 38 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Ririe 39Teton 36 *Challis 40North Fremont 39

The Idaho State Women’s Basketball team is riding in a six game win streak into their next game against Weber State no Saturday, but they’re not paying attention to the past.

Old man winter is back in town and it doesn’t look like he’s leaving anytime soon. On Wednesday, Pocatello once again saw several inches of snow coming down at once. City crews said they were doing all they can to keep up with the storm. Active storms, as the street operations called Wednesday’s storm, are

After more than two decades in the public sector, longtime Bonneville County Commissioner Lee Staker is officially retiring. “It was a good run,” said Staker. “8 years in the state legislature and 18 years as a county commissioner.” Staker said after his run in the public sector, one thing he’s learned is to treat everyone

It was tricky driving around Bingham County Wednesday, with the snow falling and blowing pretty fast. Blackfoot and Snake River school districts sent kids home early from school because of the weather. As KIFI/KIDK drove around the city, we saw kids playing outside and sledding down a hill they made in their grandparents’ front lawn.

According to the Idaho Transportation Department Highway 26 is closed from Moreland junction 3 miles outside of Blackfoot all the way to the Highway 20 junction. ITD says the highway is being closed because of low visibility and blowing and drifting snow. Travelers from Arco will have to go towards Idaho Falls along Highway 20.

With winter weather rolling through eastern Idaho, school districts have postponed games and matches around the area. The following games have been canceled for tonight . BOYS BASKETBALL: Pocatello @ Highland Preston @ Century Blackfoot @ Idaho Falls West Jefferson @ American Falls Grace vs. West Side Challis vs. Rockland Richfield vs. MackayNorth Gem @

Our snow storm is moving out for Thursday and then we move into the second phase. The impact will be the dangerously cold temps and wind chills. Overnight, Arctic air will arrive across the region dropping temps well below zero and winds chills which will be much colder. Wednesday Night, a 20% chance of snow,

Extreme weather has prompted the Idaho Emergency Operations Center to activate. Heightened Awareness means the threat level is “moderate”, with a chance of developing into a state-level emergency disaster. Because of extreme cold and record snowfall in some parts of the state, the E.O.C. said there is a likelihood of flooding once temperatures warm up.

Update 1:50 pm: Pocatello/Chubbuck School District has announced that sporting events at the schools scheduled for tonight have been canceled. This includes the Pocatello/Highland and Century/Preston basketball games and the Pocatello/Bonneville wrestling match. The school district’s after school programs for the day have also been canceled. Classes will be dismissed at normal times today. District

The City of Chubbuck has issued a snow emergency parking notice because of the amount of snow falling in the city. The City issued the parking restriction according to city ordinances in order to help crews efficiently and effectively clear the snow from the streets. Parking restrictions will be in effect Thursday, January 5th for

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to contact the man pictured above. The sheriff’s office says he is a person of interest in a case they are working on and they are attempting to identify him but did not give a specific reason why. They did say he is not considered a suspect. If

West Jefferson School District will be sending kids home early because of the blowing and drifting snow. Schools will close at 2 p.m. Games and practices are also being canceled for tonight.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologists say supplemental feeding may begin at the National Elk Refuge as early as this weekend. Biologists have been monitoring environmental conditions on the Refuge to measure and assess and the quality and accessibility of remaining forage. that forage has been gradually declining since

Update: The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to avoid travel if possible. Road conditions in the area are very bad and traveling could be very dangerous. Original Story: Waking up to quite the mess on this Wednesday morning as our next winter storm plows through. Unlike past storms this one is tracking a

Authorities have determined that the unusual snowmobile wreck in northwest Wyoming that killed a 33-year-old North Dakota man was an accident. Andrew Grossnickle, of West Fargo, died Dec. 30 after becoming separated from his snow machine. A preliminary autopsy determined that Grossnickle died from blunt force trauma to the left chest. The Jackson Hole News

A group of veterinarians from Mexico is suing an Idaho dairy in federal court, contending that the dairy lured them under false pretenses and then forced them to work in poor conditions as low-wage general laborers as part of a human trafficking scheme. The lawsuit against Funk Dairy Inc. in the small southern Idaho town

With more and more snow falling on the mountains, more people are hitting the slopes. Recent ski lift accidents in Utah and Colorado left us wondering, how careful are people when out on the slopes? Pebble Creek Ski Resort in Inkom said for the most part, its customers are respectful and mindful of safety rules,

An Ada County magistrate judge has found probable cause to prosecute a Boise man who is accused of abducting a man who owed him money, beating him and leaving him on the side of the road in freezing temperatures wearing nothing but socks. The Idaho Statesman reports that Magistrate James Cawthon found probable cause to

Police in northern Utah say the death of a man found inside a burned vehicle is believed to be accidental. The Cache County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that medical examiners are still investigating exactly what killed 47-year-old Clint Yonk on private rural property near Petersboro last month, but deputies don’t consider his death suspicious. Deputies

Utah police say a 9-year-old boy shot in the head in a drive-by shooting has been moved out of the intensive care unit. Unified Police Detective Ken Hansen said Wednesday that the full extent of the child’s injures is still unclear, but he was alert and talking when he went into surgery. Police say the

An Idaho Falls man was arrested for felony enticing a child through the internet. Idaho Falls Police said Ludyn M. Lopez, 38, had been exchanging inappropriate Facebook messages with a 15-year-old Idaho Falls girl. According to reports, he began sending the messages in early December. Lopez was arrested at his place of work in the

Pete Muldoon was formally sworn into his first term as Mayor of Jackson Tuesday night. Judge Melissa Owens administered the oath of office to Muldoon and Town Council members Jim Stanford and Hailey Morton Levinson. All were elected to four-year-terms in November. Muldoon appointed Stanford as the town’s new Vice Mayor. Levinson served as acting

Major winter storm will have two impacts that will cause significant concerns across East Idaho and Western Wyoming. First off is the snow. Since the storm is taking a more southern track, heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions can be expected anywhere south of a line from Boise to Pocatello and down into Utah. North

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLMadison 64*Skyview, UT 68 Marsh Valley 33*Soda Springs 57 *North Fremont 45Aberdeen 44 *Sho-Ban 77 Watersprings 33 *Oakley 51Declo 41 *Kimberly 67 American Falls 45 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Madison 38Century 33 Skyline 29*Hillcrest 60 *Rigby 46Idaho Falls 32 *Pocatello 54Jerome 49 *Highland 49Twin Falls 29 *Minico 65 Preston 48 *North Fremont 63Salmon 34 Gooding

Fifteen-hundred homes in Aberdeen lost their power after a truck hit a power pole on Highway 39 around 7:53 p.m. Monday. Power wasn’t restored until 12:10 a.m., nearly four hours later. With the temperatures in the negatives, KIDK Channel 3 Eyewitness News/KIFI Local News 8 thought a reminder on how to stay warm in the

Donations for some organizations, like the food bank, tend to increase during the Christmas season. But other groups, like discount stores, see a slight drop in that time period. Goodwill in Pocatello said donations tend to slow down a little bit during the winter months, mostly because of weather and people being busy for the

Now that the holidays are over and the kids are back in school from winter break, some parents are trying to figure out something to do with their tots that is both fun and educational. The Artitorium just west of Broadway in Idaho Falls is looking to provide parents and their little ones some fun

Attorney Robyn Brody has been sworn in as the newest justice on the Idaho Supreme Court. KTVB-TV reports that Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter administered the oath of office Tuesday at the Idaho Statehouse. Brody won a seat on the state’s highest court in November in a runoff election against opponent Republican Sen. Curt McKenzie, of

Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Tuesday that 2 more people in the region have died because of influenza-related illness. According to SIPH, a man and a woman in southeastern Idaho died from symptoms. Both of the victims were over the age of 50. These two deaths bring the total to 3 so far this season.

A state lawmaker wants to make Utah’s DUI threshold the strictest in the nation by lowering the blood-alcohol content limit to .05 percent. Though state numbers show alcohol-related driving deaths and DUI arrests are down in Utah, Rep. Norman Thurston says there’s more to be done. The Provo Republican plans to introduce the legislation when

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested for multiple felony crimes after officers spotted her driving a stolen vehicle. 39‐year‐old Tyra D. Castillo was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon Monday

Two men have been arrested for burglary at the State Liquor Store after one was stopped by customers in the parking lot. The other man was arrested at a later time. According to police reports, 19‐year‐old Nikolaus Garcia and 25‐year‐old Paul A. Ramirez, Jr were arrested for burglary after they stole from the State Liquor

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested after she threatened a man with a knife early Friday morning. Idaho Falls Police arrested 23‐year‐old Audrea S. Meeks for felony domestic assault and was booked into Bonneville County Jail. According to the police report, officers responded to a domestic disturbance on the 2200 block of 12th street around

A winter storm arriving from the north will bring snow and sub-zero temperatures on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning (Pink area on map) for parts of southern Idaho beginning at midnight tonight (Wednesday) to 5 am Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning means a significant amount of snow may cause

Several factors still have to come together as we move towards the middle and end of the week. First off being the bitter cold Arctic air that will be trying to seep in from the North. The second being a storm system moving in across the West and staying more towards the Central and Southern

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell says a new wildfire-fighting plan to protect a wide swath of sagebrush country in the West that supports cattle ranching and is home to an imperiled bird will likely continue after the Obama administration ends. Jewell spoke Tuesday after getting her last update at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise

Wildlife managers have increased their monitoring of chronic wasting disease in the Jackson Hole region in northwest Wyoming. State Game and Fish biologist Ben Wise says more than 500 animals were tested this past year, compared to about 275 a year in the previous five years. Wise tells the Jackson Hole News & Guide that

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was killed earlier today in a single vehicle accident in the Archer area. At about 9:30 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to 7800 South and 2000 west near Archer after multiple reports of a crash. When responders arrived they found a female ejected from the white Suburban

A Shelley woman has been arrested for grand theft after she stole thousand of dollars from Walmart, her employer. Idaho Falls Police arrested 27‐year‐old Reina L. Hensley Saturday after her employer contacted police to report the theft. Hensley had stolen more than $5,000 in cash from the business since August. She also stole diapers and

Aiming for a better you in 2017? Last year’s top consumers scams are unlikely to disappear. However, making it a New Year’s resolution to better protect yourself from the tricks that scammers use to hook consumers should be your No. 1 priority. The Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to take charge of their finances, shop

Update: The air quality advisories for Lemhi County and Franklin County have been lifted. Original story: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has continued an Air Quality Advisory for Lemhi County, Idaho. Outdoor open burning is prohibited while the ordinance is in effect. The ban will remain in effect until air quality has improved. Residential

South Lemhi School District #292 is delayed for 2 hours Tuesday morning. Dora Erickson Elementary in Idaho Falls is closed Tuesday for a broken pipe.

A northern Idaho food bank is hungry for donations after it saw fewer donations over the holiday season. The Lewiston Tribune reports that Lewiston’s Community Action Partnership Food Bank hasn’t calculated totals for 2016, but Director Connie Granbois says donations were down a bit through December. She says food drives that traditionally bring in many

Idaho Power is reporting a power outage for parts of American Falls, Aberdeen, Pingree and Stirling Monday night. About 1,800 customers are without power. The cause of the outages is an accident involving a power pole. Crews are working to make repairs. Idaho Power hopes to have power restored in 2-3 hours. You can call

No school for some elementary students in Idaho Falls Tuesday. Dora Erickson Elementary in Idaho Falls will be closed Tuesday because of a broken water pipe, according to George Boland, superintendent of the Idaho Falls School District #91. Boland said the repairs couldn’t be done Monday while students are still out on holiday break because

Several factors still have to come together as we move towards the middle and end of the week. First off being the bitter cold Arctic air that will be trying to seep in from the North. The second being a storm system moving in across the West and staying more towards the Central and Southern

With the 2017 Idaho legislative session just around the corner, local lawmakers say they expect this year’s session to be a busy, and possibly contentious one. The state is enjoying a budget surplus of an estimated $132 million. Idaho is also the third fastest growing state in the country, meaning there are a lot of

Feeling like December had a lot more snow than usual? Don’t worry, it actually did, and it even beat total snowfall numbers for winters’ past. However, a dry spell is expected in the coming months, but it may or may not impact the area too much. In December, the Pocatello branch of the National Weather

The Idaho Falls Fire Department says a home in the 200 block of E. 23rd Street sustained significant damage early Monday evening. The fire department says no one was home when the fire started and the homeowner came home to find the fire and called 911. Fire crews arrived to find flames coming from the

The suspect in the shooting death of a man on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation has been released from custody, according to Fort Hall Police Chief Patrick Teton. In an email to KIFI/KIDK, Teton said officers were called to the home of Heath Dixey on West Cemetery Road around 2:20 Sunday afternoon. When officers arrived,

A Boise police officer seriously injured in a shooting in November while searching for a suspect is paralyzed from the waist down. Cpl. Kevin Holtry in a video released Monday also says his left leg was amputated above the knee. On Thursday he’ll fly to Craig Hospital near Denver. The hospital specializes in spinal cord

Not as cold as originally forecasted last week. The Jet Stream isn’t dropping as far south as the last week models we’re indicating. Also, some light snowfall can been see off and on through the workweek. Temps will be close to zero for the overnight hours, with daytime highs into the teens and lower 20’s.

Happy New Year! Not one, but two New Year’s babies arrived on Jan. 1.The twin boys were delivered early Sunday morning at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The mother, Shacie Doman, is in good condition, however, the babies are being cared for in the hospitals Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the time being. Dr. Glenn

Wyoming residents calling to report drug overdoses could be protected from criminal charges under a proposed bill by a Laramie lawmaker. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Rep. Charles Pelkey, a Democrat, is sponsoring a bill that would give people immunity from prosecution of drug possession charges if they or a friend overdoses. Pelkey says the

UPDATE 12:30 pm: The FBI is continuing to investigate a homicide on the Ft. Hall Indian Reservation. A representative from the FBI tells us that they are investigating the homicide of a male victim that occurred around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 1. No other details are being released at this time since the investigation is

After much anticipation and a two year wait, the WestBank Restaurant, Lounge and Convention Center is planning its grand opening Saturday with a New Year’s Eve bash in mind. The property at 525 River Parkway was padlocked two years ago. The restaurant and convention center is being managed by Colorado Hospitality. Colorado Hospitality owns the

Authorities say two men have been hospitalized with stab wounds after breaking into the Midvale-area apartment of one of their ex-girlfriends. Unified police Det. Ken Hansen says the men had forced themselves into the apartment Sunday after the occupants of the residence, a 24-year-old woman and her 26-year-old male friend refused to let them inside.

The Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the country’s largest sled dog race outside of Alaska, will hold a stage in Driggs, Idaho on Jan. 28. The Idaho State Journal reports that the race was launched in 1996 to showcase western Wyoming scenery, but has been sneaking over the border to Idaho for the past

A northern Idaho woman charged with animal cruelty has pleaded not guilty. The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports Teresa Rai Davis recently entered her not guilty plea in court and asked for a Jan. 17 pretrial hearing. Her trial was scheduled for Feb. 3. Five horses were removed from Davis’s property in December. A criminal complaint

The Pocatello office of the FBI is investigating a homicide on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. According to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Spokeswoman, Randy’L Teton, the case was handed over to the FBI Sunday evening. Teton could not provide KIFI/KIDK with any more details about the case. Several people who called the KIFI/KIDK newsroom said officers

Authorities say a 33-year-old man is dead after he apparently hit a tree while snowmobiling in northwest Wyoming. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports Andrew Grossnickle, of West Fargo, North Dakota, was snowmobiling with a group of friends west of the Togwotee Mountain Lodge on Friday morning when he somehow became separated from the

Another chilly day in eastern Idaho, and we’ll get extra chilly for this upcoming work-week. The one plus to this forecast, the storm bringing in the cold air is breaking down, meaning we won’t get as cold as initially forecasted (It will still be cold, so don’t breath too easy). Monday, mostly cloudy skies with

Just a few hours into the new year, a couple from American Falls welcomed their first child into the world. Baby Yaleyza Zermeño is the first baby born in the new year at Portneuf Medical Center. New mom, Yesenia Rosales, and new dad, Gil Zermeño, came to Portneuf on New Year’s Eve around 5 PM

New Year’s Eve is often one of the busiest nights for law enforcement. Locally, we checked into how many DUIs were reported for New Year’s Eve. Statewide, Idaho State Police reported 12 DUIs. That number is from 6 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The Chubbuck Police Department reported zero DUIs. It also said it

Another chilly day in eastern Idaho, and we’ll get extra chilly for this upcoming work-week. The one plus to this forecast, the storm bringing in the cold air is breaking down, meaning we won’t get as cold as initially forecasted (It will still be cold, so don’t breath too easy). Tonight, mostly cloudy skies lingering