Month: March 2017

Saturday marks the start of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help kick start awareness for it, a monster truck driver stopped by Family Services Alliance in Pocatello on Friday. At 19 years old, Kaylyn Migues is the youngest female monster truck driver in the nation. She sits in the driver’s seat of

A local crisis center is awarded with a big grant and used it to buy some new high-tech forensic equipment. The Family Crisis Center in Rexburg received a $9,900 grant from the Idaho Governor’s Task Force on Children at Risk. The new forensics camera system arrived Friday. Margie Harris is the executive director of the

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is one of the leading causes of respiratory problems in young children. Worldwide, it’s responsible for anywhere from 66 to 199,000 infant deaths each year. Currently, there is no vaccine for it. Right now, doctors and pharmaceutical companies are working to develop one. It’s such an important issue that the

The new location for the 25th annual Melaleuca “Freedom Celebration” has been revealed. It is taking place at Snake River Landing, in Idaho Falls. Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot said parking is one of the biggest concerns. He said he and his team looked at this when picking a location for Freedom Celebration. “There will be

According to the Community Animal Hospital in Pocatello, ticks in the spring and summer time have been especially bad the last two years. As temperatures start to warm up, people head outside. But that also means pets and people could pick up ticks. Ticks do not just bite pets, they will also bite humans. The

Ball Ventures, LLC the owners of Snake River Landing has issued a statement from CEO CEO Cortney Liddiard on the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration announcement. The full press release is included below: Snake River Landing is thrilled to be part of the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and to give back to the community that has been so

Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred on I-15 Friday afternoon while crews were responding to an crash just one mile down the road. According to a report from the Idaho State Police, three vehicles were involved in a crash at milepost 84 that was caused by a traffic slow down while

Melaleuca has announced that Snake River Landing will be the location for their annual Freedom Celebration fireworks show. This is the first time since the show began that it will not be held on the John’s Hole Bridge boat docks in Idaho Falls. 2017 will be the 25th year Melaleuca has run the event. Melaleuca

Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle rollover crash that blocked northbound lanes south of Blackfoot for 15 minutes Friday afternoon. According to ISP, 27-year-old Sylvia Ofori, of Pocatello, ID, was driving northbound on I-15 in a 2003 Hyundai Sonata when another vehicle changed lanes towards Ofori’s vehicle. To avoid hitting the car Ofori

A video showing two people forming a human “tow rope” is gaining some big attention on Facebook. This video shows two people, one in the back of the truck and another on the hood of the car, holding on to the vehicle and driving slowly down the road. The video was filmed in Burley. It

We’ll have a brief ridge of high pressure for Saturday before another storm moves in late Sunday and Monday. Saturday, mostly sunny with highs into the lower 60’s for the Snake River Plain. Sunday, we’ll have another area of low pressure moving into the Mountain West. However, this storm could split, with only a slight

A proposal to repeal the state’s 6 percent sales tax on groceries has been sent to Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s office, kicking off the 10-day deadline the Republican governor has to either veto or approve the bill. According to House Chief Clerk Carrie Maulin, the grocery tax repeal bill was transmitted to the governor’s desk

U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah is introducing a proposal that aims to remedy religious visa delays that the Mormon church says are disrupting the religion’s missionary program. Hatch said in a news release Thursday that some people are waiting nine to 11 months to get the religious visas. His measure would allow qualified religions

It took 80 days, a bit longer than expected, but the Legislature finished its year’s work Wednesday. And that’s where we start our roundup. The Statehouse endgame … The flurry of end-of-session activity focused mostly on transportation and taxes — and most education issues were settled more than a week ago. Still, one education bill

Wednesday night was McTeacher’s night at a Chubbuck McDonald’s. Victoria Byrd, public relations for McDonald’s, said the restaurant holds multiple fundraisers each year for different schools. Wednesday night was for Wilcox Elementary. Students could come eat with their teachers, see them in aprons and take pictures with them. It ran from 5 p.m. to 7

Officials say an Idaho man admitted he was guilty of failing to report the death of another man after a fatal overdose. The Idaho Statesman reports that 29-year-old Tommy Basco pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony charge of failing to notify police of 19-year-old Charles Chambers’ death. Officials say he will be sentenced June 1

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is appealing the dismissal of his sage grouse lawsuit against the federal government. Otter late last week filed the notice appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Otter sued in September 2015 after federal officials opted not to list sage grouse under the Endangered Species

Tribal police are continuing their investigation into a dog attack on a 3-year-old boy in Fort Hall last weekend. One person has claimed ownership of four of the dogs that attacked the child. The dog owner has been charged with “Maintaining a Public Nuisance”. According to tribal law, any person found guilty of the violation

Idaho Fish and Game Departmen personnel have transported about 4,000 adult sockeye salmon from the department’s Eagle Fish Hatchery in Southwest Idaho to its sockeye hatchery at Springfield near Aberdeen. the reason they did this is because there’s a threat of flooding at the eagle hatchery that could cause problems. this is an endangered species

When asked if Mike Kramer hadn’t retired, would he still be your football coach, Idaho State Athletic Director Jeff Tingey answered “no”. A simple answer, with a powerful message. Mike Kramer, the head coach of the Idaho State Football team, wasn’t going to be back next fall. No matter what. “Happenings in the program, happenings

Idaho State Football coach Mike Kramer has retired and will be leaving the team effective immediately. Coach Rob Phenicie will return to lead the Bengals as Head Coach. ISU Director of Athletics Jeff Tingey will hold a press conference on Kramer’s retirement at 5 p.m. Thursday. We will update this story as more information becomes

Friday, a 50 percent chance of morning showers and even some light snow on the benches. Partly sunny, with a high near 55°. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday, mostly sunny with highs into the lower 60’s for the Snake River Plain. Sunday, we’ll have another area

The 5th annual Blackfoot Quilt Fest kicked off Thursday at the Snake River Junior High School. There are around 150 quilts on display for people to look at. There’s all different sizes, patterns and colors to showcase. Jenny Callison, founder of the quilt fest, said they have some shops and sewing teachers from a lot

According to Idaho State University pharmacy students, Idaho is dealing with an opioid epidemic. But thanks to a nasal spray called “Narcan”, the community hopes the product can prevent drug overdoses. The product temporarily reverses the effects of opioids. This gives doctors more time to save someones life. While the product does not replace the

The City of Blackfoot is considering changing two streets in the downtown area into one-way streets. During an open house held on Thursday, the city asked for feedback on a proposal to turn Broadway and Ash Streets into one-way only streets. The one-way section would be between Judicial and Francis Streets. The City wants to

Two bighorn sheep rams were euthanized by Idaho Fish and Game officers Thursday. Officers said they took the action to prevent the sheep from potentially carrying disease back to the wild herd. They were found on a hillside adjacent to a small flock of domestic sheep on the outskirts of Challis. One ram was five

Looking at some lingering rain into Friday and strong gusty winds after the showers move out. Friday, a 50 percent chance of morning showers and even some light snow on the benches. Partly sunny, with a high near 55°. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday, mostly sunny

Idaho Fish and Game Department personnel have transported about 4,000 adult sockeye salmon from the department’s Eagle Fish Hatchery to its sockeye hatchery at Springfield. The action is being taken to ensure the fish are protected if there is flooding at the Eagle facility. “It’s not a matter of minimizing risk, it’s eliminating it,” said

Privacy advocates, consumer groups and the tech community are outraged with republicans for repealing internet privacy protections. The Obama-era rules were already approved by the FCC, but haven’t gone into effect. They would require internet service providers to get your permission before collecting and sharing your data. That would include your browser history, data from

A bipartisan nuclear research bill should lay groundwork enabling the Idaho National Laboratory to continue leading the nation’s nuclear energy and research, according to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo. The Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act (NEICA) cleared the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Thursday. Crapo said the measure authorizes creation of a National Reactor Innovation

With the start of wildfire season right around the corner and Pocatello Fire Department is looking to get a jump start on preventing some of those fires by incentivising a fuel reduction program. The fire department wants locals to “Junk the Juniper”. The “Junk the Juniper” effort incentivizes residents living in the Wildland Urban Interface

Officials say a northern Idaho man arrested for unlawfully possessing firearms was handed over to the U.S. Marshal’s Service. The Bonner County Daily Bee reports the U.S. Marshal Service’s took custody of 45-year-old Eric Corbett Tuesday. Corbett had been living in Elmira for 17 years under the alias Jubal Burke. Officials say he faces 15

Officials have removed a number of cattle carcasses from a popular reservoir just west of the Oregon-Idaho border. The Idaho Statesman reports that Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe says five of the 15 carcasses that had been spotted in the Owyhee Reservoir that didn’t sink have been pulled to the shore and buried by ranchers.

Thursday, steady rain with heavier downpours at times and overcast skies. Highs in the 40’s. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Several inches of snow expected in the Central Mountains and along the Montana Divide. Friday, a 50 percent chance of morning showers and even some light snow on the benches. Partly sunny, with a high

The problem is bigger than anyone can image. One in seven people will face an addiction. One in 10 will beat it. Ninety-one Americans die every day, the result of an opioid addiction, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. For David Pinegar, it took hitting rock bottom to turn his life around.

Instead of cremating your body after you pass away, or be buried underground, Idaho State University is suggesting another option. The ISU Biological Science Department is looking for whole body donations for their anatomy lab. Professor Jeff Muldrum, said while they do use a virtual cadaver, nothing can replace hands on experience. “I would much

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Two former high school basketball standouts from eastern Idaho announced Wednesday their plans to leave their respective schools, and one of the players says he’ll return to play Division I in the Gem State. Utah Valley University freshman and former Bonneville star Jared Stutzman announced on his Twitter page he’s leaving UVU to play for

Pocatello Police have confirmed that the Idaho Falls Bomb Squad has been called to help remove some explosives found near the South Valley Connector. Police say the charges were placed during construction of the connector to blow up the salt rock, for some reason these charges found off the top of Kirkham Trail did not

Researchers at Idaho State University are testing private wells in the Portneuf Valley for nitrate levels. They have found that about two-thirds of the wells have nitrate coming from septic sources. If too many septic sources are moving higher levels of nitrate into aquifers, nitrate could be getting into drinking water. High levels of nitrate

Flood waters are threatening 4,000 endangered sockeye salmon at the Eagle Fish Hatchery near Eagle Island State Park. The south channel of the Boise River is running at flood stage. Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists have decided to move the salmon to the Springfield Hatchery in eastern Idaho beginning Thursday. Crews have

The Idaho Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested Stanley G. Gallegos, 60, of Idaho Falls Wednesday for alleged possession of Child Pornography. The investigation was assisted by the Bonneville County Sheriff and Prosecutor’s offices, the United States Postal Inspections Service and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. No further details about the

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing at Marsh Valley High School that left one 14-year old boy in the hospital. The Sheriff’s Office believes it started when two boys had been bullying the victim. On Tuesday afternoon, one of the boys brought a knife to school, and started running the blade across

Scattered showers are moving in for our Thursday and Friday. This storm system brings in some chilly rain showers and mountain snow clearing out just in time for the weekend! Overnight, overcast with showers beginning after midnight. Lows staying steady into the 30’s and lower 40’s. Chance of rain 70%. Thursday, steady rain with heavier

The Idaho Falls Police have arrested four teenagers for staging a fake robbery at the Subway restaurant on 17th Street in Idaho Falls. Eighteen-year-old Joseph W. Mealer, 19-year-old Thomas S. Papasan, 19-year-old Kyle A. Curzon and 19-year-old Tracen L. Freeman, all of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County; were booked into the Bonneville County Jail on

Update: Idaho Falls Police have identified the women in the picture and are now in the process of making an arrest. IFPD says they will release the names of the women once they are in custody. Original Story: Idaho Falls Police are seeking the public’s health in tracking down two women in connection with fraudulent

The 187th Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held on April 1st and 2nd. Through the support of the following local businesses and individuals, the conference will be aired at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both day on KIFI Local News 8. Normally scheduled programing will be

The Latest on the Idaho Legislature’s final day of the 2017 session (all times local): 11:45 The Idaho Legislature closed out its annual legislative session Wednesday. The Senate and House adjourned for the year almost an hour apart from one another. While legislators didn’t pass legislation addressing the estimated 78,000 Idahoans without health coverage, they

High water is threatening a fish hatchery in southwestern Idaho that raises endangered Snake River sockeye salmon, and plans are in place to evacuate 4,000 fish if power gets knocked out. Idaho Department of Fish and Game spokesman Mike Keckler on Wednesday says sandbags are in place at the Eagle Fish Hatchery near the Boise

The main road through Grand Teton National Park has been plowed clear of snow and is opening up for nonmotorized recreational use. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that Teton Park Road will be open to pedestrians and bikers through May 1. The annual opening of the 14-mile road from Taggart Lake trailhead to

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has vetoed legislation that would have changed Idaho’s process for special congressional elections. Otter announced Tuesday that HB 197 would have unnecessarily delayed an important process. To date, Idaho has never held an election when an Idaho member of Congress leaves office mid-term. Unlike if a U.S. senator leaves office, a

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a woman for embezzling thousands of dollars from her former employer. 48-year-old Dorie L. Roice was arrested on a warrant for grand theft on Tuesday and was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, Roice embezzled $5,800 from the Chelsea Court Apartments, her former employer, between September 2015

The Idaho House voted 56-14 late Tuesday to approve a $90 million bond. The resolution, introduced by Idaho Falls Senator Dean Mortimer and Representative Wendy Horman, authorizes the Idaho State Board of Education to expand the Idaho National Laboratory Cybercore Integration Center and Collaborative Computing Center facilities. The facilities will house cyber-security and super-computer research

Take full advantage of the sunshine and nice spring-like weather today as a rain storm moves into the the Northern Rockies overnight. Our next storm system brings in some chilly rain showers and mountain snow Thursday and Friday before clearing out just in time for the weekend! Wednesday, mostly sunny, with a highs into the

Idaho may become one of the many states that do not put tax on groceries. The Idaho senate has approved legislation to repeal the state’s tax on groceries, however, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s opposes this. Chair of the department of economics at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Allen Walburger, explains there is a downside but not for

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Modern technology can be a great tool for today’s society. But it can also be harmful to your health. Eye doctors said that the blue light emitted from most types of technology can cause vision problems if left alone for a long period of time. Computer screens, smartphones, iPads, TVs and even the sun are

A population problem buzzing in the bee world has local beekeepers concerned. A United Nations report finds the bee population is declining so fast that 37 percent of bee species are facing extinction. “We are just trying to figure out what is going on with the bees,” said John Scholes, a local beekeeper. “What is

Idaho Falls city crews scrambled to the Broadway Bridge Tuesday afternoon. Tree limbs floating downstream jammed up at the bridge and threatened to cause a flood of water onto the street. Crews were able to break loose the logjam and prevent any immediate problems.

– Ann Romney says she thinks her son may run for Utah governor in 2020. Romney said on the “Today” show on Monday that she is encouraging him to do it, so he can make a difference. The Deseret News reports that Josh Romney, son of former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has said he is

Officials say a cyanide device for killing coyotes that spewed the poison on a boy and killed his dog was set up on public land in Idaho in February despite a decision months earlier to halt use of the devices on all of the state’s U.S.-owned land. The device activated March 16 when 14-year-old Canyon

A rain storm is on the way for later this week. Before that wet weather arrives, expect a nice Wednesday. Our next storm system brings in some chilly rain showers and mountain snow Thursday and Friday before clearing out just in time for the weekend! Wednesday, mostly sunny, with a highs into the upper 50’s

UPDATE: Jesus Adan Castillo has been charged with 1st-degree murder. His bond is set at one million dollars. Blackfoot Police arrested Jesus Adan Castillo, 22, of Blackfoot Friday on charges of felony aggravated battery and felony injury to a child. Police said they were called to a home in the 1600 block of Camas Street

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office introduced two new members of the force on Monday afternoon. Sony and Jintox are two new members of the K9 unit who came all the way from Serbia back in July. Both of the canines are two years old, and their handlers say each pup successfully completed more than 400

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be careful of fake checks people are trying to pass-off as coming from the Sheriff’s Office. But now, they’re putting an end to this. “It’s sad, but it’s the reality,” Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said on Monday afternoon. “We’ve had another rash of counterfeit checks that have

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested for burglary late Monday night after she was founding hiding behind a vehicle. Police said Courtney A. Miller, 25, was caught burglarizing vehicles in the 200 block of East 24th Street. According to reports, Miller was found wearing a headlamp in the 300 block of East 24th. They said

Drier weather in store for Tuesday and Wednesday as skies clear up and sunshine returns. Our next storm system brings in some chilly rain showers and mountain snow Thursday and Friday before clearing out just in time for the weekend! Tuesday, cloudy then sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Agriculture prices have tanked from 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 2016, wheat was $5.80 a bushel. Now, it is priced at $4.35, with a difference of $1.45. Potatoes, wheat and cattle are just some of the things that are cheap right now. This is great for consumers but not so great

A Fort Hall toddler is recovering after undergoing a five hour surgery following an attack by wild dogs. The family of Gunnar Quagigant, 2, say he was attacked while playing his yard on D Avenue by a pack of 10 wild dogs. He is currently being treated at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City,

A new study shows Pocatello is leading the nation when it comes to creating jobs for construction workers. The Associated General Contractors of America shows Pocatello is third in the nation when it comes to this growth. The study shows between January 2016 and January 2017, more than 400 construction worker jobs were created in

Idaho would join 37 other states to not put a sales tax on groceries under a proposal headed to the governor’s desk. House members on Monday voted 51-19 to advance the proposal despite facing opposition from Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. The proposal originally started as a bill to cut income and corporate tax rates. However,

Two Pocatello schools were briefly placed under a ‘controlled access’ Monday because of a police incident in the area. Highland High School and Gate City Elementary were placed under controlled access for about 5 minutes Monday afternoon while Pocatello Police responded to an incident near the schools. Pocatello/Chubbuck School District leaders say that students were

Two Republican lawmakers say they are starting a new legislative caucus made up of Idaho’s most conservative House members. GOP Reps. Mike Kingsley of Lewiston and Bryan Zollinger of Idaho Falls announced Monday that they are launching the Idaho Freedom Caucus. The group is based loosely on a similar group in Congress known as the

An Idaho Maximum Security Institution inmate who has spent more than 25 years on death row has died of apparent natural causes. The Idaho Department of Corrections says 58-year-old Zane Jack Fields was found unresponsive in his cell about 7 a.m. Monday morning. Prison staff initiated first aid, but Fields was pronounced dead an hour

A large-scale cockfighting event was busted over the weekend in Gooding County in south-central Idaho. KBOI reports the Gooding County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called out to a home north of Gooding Friday night for a noise complaint. About 150 people were detained. Officials also confiscated 80 roosters, which were later euthanized. Because there

Idaho Fish and Game officers are looking for those responsible for shooting a bull elk on private farm ground near White Owl Butte, approximately 11 miles east of Rexburg. The elk was left to waste. The animal was believed to have been killed on Thursday, March 16. There is currently no open hunting season for

After a dog attack on a toddler Sunday, the Fort Hall Business Council has authorized the Tribal Fish and Game and Police Departments to take immediate action to address the issue of stray dogs on the Fort Hall Reservation. A 3-year-old boy was attacked by dogs Sunday. The child is currently being treated at Primary

Update: 1:20 p.m. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office now says the flight was not an instructed flight and that the co-pilot was not a trainee. Original Story: Two Idaho men walked away from a small plane crash near Mackay Saturday. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said a pilot instructor Phillip Bates, 37, and trainee Ryan

An Idaho Democrat wants to amend the state’s Constitution to no longer require lawmakers from reading an entire bill aloud before they can vote on it. The proposal is being introduced during a disruptive legislative session that has been bogged down by various lawmakers objecting to not reading a bill as a sign of protest.

Cindy Ozaki has been named the new executive director for estimated $45 million event center project in Idaho Falls. Ozaki’s prior role was chairman of the board for the Auditorium District. The Auditorium District’s event center had been in the works for years; however, Oszaki said the district is getting closer to meeting its financial

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and a woman for burglarizing storage containers. 23-year-old Rodney Deon Maddux and 28-year-old Nikita Cruz Valdovinos were both arrested for burglary and booked into the Bonneville County Jail. Deputies were alerted to a possible burglary in progress on North 35th West on Friday at about 7

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has vetoed his first pieces of legislation of sent to him by the Legislature. On Friday, Otter nixed a proposal requiring the state to offer state employee health insurance plans that utilize health savings accounts, or HSAs. Otter criticized the bill for having too many complications, arguing that it would lead

Wildlife managers are considering an expanded early season elk hunt in an area of Jackson Hole where excessive numbers of elk have caused damage to private ranches and a subdivision. Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife biologists say the idea is to increase the harvest on that portion of the herd to help control its

Authorities say a 20-year-old man has died after falling more than 70 feet off a cliff in a southwest Idaho hiking area. The Treasure Valley man, who has not yet been identified, died after he slipped and fell in Jump Creek Falls on Saturday. Owyhee County authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway. The

Utah’s governor has signed legislation that requires doctors to inform women that medication-induced abortions can be halted after taking just one of two pills. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert signed the legislation Saturday despite physicians saying there’s little evidence or science to back up that idea. Proponents of the idea say doctors can give a woman

A northern Idaho woman told police she crashed into a deer because she was distracted by a sasquatch in her rearview mirror. The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports that the 50-year-old Tensed woman was driving south on U.S. Highway 95 on Wednesday when she struck a deer near Potlatch. The woman told Benewah County Sheriff’s officials

People who are planning to attend the Extreme Blue Thunder Airshow featuring the Blue Angels in July can save some money if they buy early bird tickets starting Monday. Tickets for the show go on sale Monday with early bird pricing of $18 for adults and $8 for children. Tickets can be purchased online at

UPDATE: The Sheriff’s Office has found Jeremiah Tracy in the search area, they have taken him to emergency services but he is safe. Original Story: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 14 year-old boy named Jeremiah Tracy. According to a press release the office is looking in the area of 4200

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 14 year-old boy named Jeremiah Tracy. According to a press release the office is looking in the area of 4200 S 2000 W. The sheriff’s office says Tracy is autistic and operates at a 10 year-old level. The sheriff’s office will be walking around with

Monday, a chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Monday night, rain and snow showers likely before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy,

The Idaho State softball team beat Portland State 12-4 in 5 inning of play, taking the series 2-1.

After serving in the military for four years, Sean Persky didn’t think he would ever hear his name called to take the field again, until the Gate City Grays called. “Terry Fredrickson came up to me and he said ‘hey want to come out and tryout for our team?” Persky said. In his one year

The Bingham County emergency manager is reassuring the public the levee north of Blackfoot is unlikely to break, despite concerns of some in the community. In early March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a report saying the levee could be ineffective in a major flood event after discovering some weak spots in the

A pedestrian fell off an overlook going down to Shoshone Falls on Sunday. The Twin Falls Fire Department says the man fell between 50 and 60 feet. The man sustained “serious” injuries. Firefighters and Magic Valley Paramedics hiked down to the man while Air Saint Luke’s landed in the canyon. That allowed first responders to

Sunday, quite a bit of sunshine with warmer conditions as highs top out into the upper 50’s. Light breeze at 10-20mph. However, Sunday night and Monday there is a good chance of rain showers across the region. Cooler, near normal temperatures are expected over the remainder of the weekend and early next week as a

Sunday, quite a bit of sunshine with warmer conditions as highs top out into the upper 50’s. Light breeze at 10-20mph. However, Sunday night and Monday there is a good chance of rain showers across the region. Cooler, near normal temperatures are expected over the remainder of the weekend and early next week as a

The annual world snowmobile hill climb is happening this weekend, bringing the top snowmobile athletes to Jackson Hole. But, even more famous than those sled-heads? The voice behind it all. Bear Lake’s Glen Gillies has the belt, the voice, and more importantly – the mustache to prove it his notoriety at some of southeastern Idaho’s

The Madison Fire Department is looking for Paid Call firefighters. Job details and applications can be downloaded here. Applicants should have completed Firefighter Essentials training or have their Firefighter I and HAZMAT Ops certificates (preferred). Application deadline is April 7, 2017.

Idaho State University’s Holt Arena in Pocatello has been pretty full the past few days for Pocatello’s annual spring fair. Booth after booth filled the inside of Holt Arena. Dozens of vendors came out to meet community members and show off their products. The booths had a little bit of everything – food, clothing, jewelry,