Month: April 2017

MLB sponsored event Pitch, Hit and Run took place in Pocatello over the weekend with hundreds of local kids participating.

On Saturday one special education teacher at Pocatello High School gave 13 lucky students the chance to have the prom experience most students would be lucky to have. With funds raised by his non-profit called Hitting Hearts, Christian Colonel started the night with a limo ride to Fuji Japanese Steakhouse. “I notified the restaurant earlier

A weak front will move through the area tonight. Monday through Tuesday we could see some rain showers. Snow levels will remain high, around or near 7000 feet. While we could see wetter and cloudier conditions for the start of the work week, things are expected to clear up around Wednesday. Expect warm and dry

The Idaho State defense shined in the Bengals’ final scrimmage of the spring football season.

People filled Main St. in Rigby Saturday to see kids put on a Spanish Cultural Parade. Spanish immersion classes from Farnsworth, Jefferson and Harwood Elementary put on a show celebrating that Spanish culture. The kids showed off what they’ve learned in their immersion classes and Main St. was filled with spectators “It looks like it

Idaho Falls students put on a walk-a-thon Saturday afternoon at Ravsten Stadium. The walk-a-thon was to bring awareness to preventing domestic violence. This was spearheaded by the Idaho Falls High School Girls Federation, and they used the acronym S.A.V.E. — steps against violence every day. “It’s something I feel very strongly about and the girls

The fight continues for one Utah family. Joshua Holt, who has ties to Pocatello, is still sitting in a Venezuelan jail. It’s been nearly one year since Joshua Holt and his wife Thamy Holt were arrested and accused of being U.S. spies. They have been in jail in Venezuela ever since, still awaiting their day

Boundary changes are a hot topic in the Bonneville School District. On Friday, the board of trustees came together again to discuss new borders, but this time for the new high school. The board discussed the outcomes of the proposed boundaries and put the main focus on how many students they want at each high

A local cheerleading program is climbing its way to a national competition, and one of the teams is the first youth team from the Gem State to receive an invitation. Two teams from Idaho Inferno were selected to compete at the Summit, one of the nation’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions. Idaho Inferno’s Youth Wildfire and

After more than a day of deliberations, the jury announced Friday that they found Martin Edmo Ish guilty on the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter for the death of Eguene Lorne Red Elk. He was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The trial for Ish started on April 18 and continued until Thursday when the

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? This is what local counties are asking. In fact, just last month Jefferson County issued a disaster declaration. “It’s important to think through the process of what you would do in any of those emergencies,” Rebecca Squires said. She is the emergency manager for Jefferson County. She said

The Idaho Supreme Court says a lawsuit over Idaho’s faulty public defense system can move forward against all the defendants except one: Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. The high court’s ruling on Friday reinstates the class-action lawsuit brought by four Idaho residents who said they were denied the right to a fair trial because of

We’re finally seeing change to the wet weather pattern. Drier and slightly warmer conditions will move in. A ridge of high pressure builds along the coast for this weekend, which will put us in a drier pattern. However, there is a weak disturbance coming around that ridge, which will bring in a few showers for

Fremont County, Wyoming officials say they considered but have decided not to require permits for landowners who want to rent out their property to campers during the solar eclipse in August. County planner Steve Baumann says there is no feasible way to require landowners to get such permits. The Riverton Ranger reports Fremont County is

The Idaho Falls Police Department welcomed two new officers to its ranks in April. Officers David Shanor and Justin Hegstrom were sworn in by Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper on April 20. “The department is excited to have Officers Shanor and Hegstrom join us as we strive to create a community free of crime and

The Rigby community is looking for answers after two recent tragedies involving teens from Jefferson School District 251. School district officials, the Jefferson County Sheriff, and the Rigby Police are asking for the community to respect the families privacy after these tragedies. The sheriff office said the two incidents are not related. The following statement

A newer non-profit group in Idaho wants to make sure more people have some meat with their meal. Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry is a group that started in Idaho Falls in September of last year. It’s a part of a larger group that’s based in Maryland. On Friday, the group made a donation

This week’s K-12 headlines: SBAC season, Round 3. It’s spring, and that means it’s time for Idaho students to take the SBAC, the online exam named for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium that created it. The exam tests students against the Idaho Core Standards in math and English language arts. School officials say the testing

A Utah mother was recently kicked out a Nordstrom Rack bathroom after a customer complained about her breast-feeding. The Deseret News reports Ana Davis was feeding her baby at a Nordstrom last month when an employee asked her to move into a dressing room. Davis says the employee told her the complaining customer felt uncomfortable

Be local, buy local! This is a message a group of people is spreading across the Rockies. “We’re asking people to think about the little guy in the corner the next time you’re shopping for whatever you need,” Bill Brunelle, a co-founder of Independent We stand, said. They are calling it the “Great American Rocky

Law enforcement officials say the driver of a school bus that rolled over and injured more than a dozen students was either asleep or fatigued before the crash occurred. According to an initial report by Idaho State Police released Thursday, 67-year-old Richard Mecham of Carey may have also been distracted. The report says charges against

Rexburg Police arrested three people Thursday on charges of felony burglary. Police Captain Randy Lewis said Larry Matthew Robinson,22, and his 17-year-old wife, both of Idaho Falls, filled a couple of shopping carts inside Walmart and pushed them into the parking lot. A third person, identified as Thomas Lee Pettus,23, of Idaho Falls, was waiting

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is celebrating National Healthcare Volunteer Week this week. “We currently have 123 volunteers here at the hospital and we would love to be able to have up to 140. We have volunteers in fifteen different places throughout the hospital — all of which have interaction without patients and families,” Marchelle

At the age of 19, Orval Barlow decided to leave Warren Jeff’s Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Hildale, Utah community and move to Idaho Falls to try to find his mother. After being here for six months, he is still looking. “I can’t describe how much I miss her, and

A popular extreme sports entertainment show is no longer coming to Idaho Falls this summer. The group announced this week the June 30th show planned at Melaleuca Field will not be happening. In a statement the group said “Nitro Circus Live regrets to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances related to its television production schedule,

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of two pickups in the Shelley area. The thefts happened sometime Thursday morning on Baseline Road. One of the trucks was found right away stuck in a field. The other pickup was found Thursday afternoon in the Idaho Canal at the end of the road. One

For Ethel Peterson, the rededication of the Idaho Falls temple is something that brings her joy. In 1945, she and her husband were one of the first couples to get married in the temple. “I was a little worried that day because it was a little stormy,” said Peterson who added that the ceremony took

Very cold air for this time of year has parked itself over the Northern Rockies, keeping us chilly and unsettled. A ridge of high pressure builds along the coast for this weekend. However, there is a weak disturbance coming around that ridge, which will bring in a few showers for Monday and Tuesday. Friday, keeping

A week ago, Randy Jensen was selected as the new superintendent for the American Falls school district. Jensen was one of three finalists after about a three-month search to narrow it down. “I was just real happy.” “It’s just another challenge.” Those were just a few thoughts that ran through Jensen’s mind when he learned

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There is a new addition at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park! A new 2-month-old lion cub was introduced to the public Wednesday. “This pair of lions is a very valuable pair of lions,” Rhonda Aliah said. “In the world, there’s probably 40 percent of the lions have died off.” The Idaho Falls Zoo

The United States Postal Service is preparing to celebrate the 2017 total solar eclipse by releasing a special commemorative stamp. The special stamps will be available to purchase starting June 20. USPS will be holding a special First-Day-of-Issue ceremony at the Art Museum of the University of Wyoming (UW) in Laramie that day. The University

Idaho State University President Arthur C. Valais will confer 2,437 degrees and certificates during spring commencement ceremonies May 6 in the Holt Arena. 119 students will receive multiple certificates or degrees. Three distinguished faculty members will be acknowledged, 11 alumni will be recognized for professional achievement, and 12 outstanding students will be recognized. The 2017

Our cold front is exiting the region with cold temps, scattered snow and rain in the forecast for Friday. A ridge of high pressure builds along the coast for this weekend. However, there is a weak disturbance coming around that ridge, which will bring in a few showers for Monday and Tuesday. Overnight, A chance

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says it made multiple arrests and seized more than 250 pounds of illegal drugs during a weeklong enforcement initiative along the Interstate 80 corridor this month. The patrol says during the week of April 10-15, it deployed troopers with K-9 teams in the Cheyenne, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs, and Evanston areas.

A revamped commission overseeing Idaho’s natural gas and oil industry and a beefed up state agency to aid that effort emerged from this year’s Legislative session along with more extensive reporting requirements for oil companies. The sweeping new laws and rules are a major course change for Idaho as expected windfalls of oil and gas

Bonneville County Republican Women (BCRW) have voted unanimously to support the creation of a Community College District in Bonneville County. The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee voted earlier this month to oppose the proposal. Bonneville County Democrats voted last week to support it. Among other benefits, the Republican Women said the college would include opportunities

An Idaho man who pleaded guilty to a hate crime for his role in the death of a gay man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison. KTVB-TV reports 23-year-old Kelly Schneider was sentenced Wednesday in connection with last year’s death of 49-year-old Steven Nelson. The sentence for the hate crime charge of willful

The Idaho Transportation Department has announced that the I-15 resurfacing project stretching from the lava beds to the Bonneville County line will begin work on Monday, May 1, weather permitting. During the work I-15 will be reduced to one lane in both directions. The project includes replacing deteriorated pavement, upgrading sections of guardrail including building

Micron Technology says it has hired the co-founder of SanDisk to be the company’s new chief executive officer and president. The Boise, Idaho,-based memory chip maker in a statement Thursday says Sanjay Mehrotra will also be a member of the board of directors when he starts on May 8. Mehrotra led SanDisk as a startup

The Power County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to track down an unknown man seen wandering the halls and photographing American Falls High School Tuesday. Investigators said the Asian man was contacted by 2 or 3 high school employees but could not provide a good reason for being in the school. The man was traveling with

Strong cold front pushed through overnight, look out for gusty winds, along with heavy mountain snow and a wintry mix for the valleys. Wrap around moisture and northerly flow will keep us unsettled as we go into your Thursday and Friday before things clear up a bit this weekend! Thursday overcast with an 80% chance

President Donald Trump’s call to review 24 national monuments established by three former presidents puts in limbo protections on large swaths of land home to ancient cliff dwellings, towering Sequoias, deep, canyons and oceans habitats where seals, whales and sea turtles roam. Trump and other critics say presidents have lost sight of the original purpose

Pocatello Police arrested two men at around 4 a.m. Thursday at 400 Industrial Way after several grams of methamphetamine was discovered in their car. According to reports, police recognized Beau Dallas Anderson,30, and realized he was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant. After questioning Anderson, police found 1.63 grams of meth in the sweatband of

It’s a picture perfect moment. Or is it? A social media trend has people taking sides on whether or not it’s disrespectful. The trend is biggest in Canada, but can be seen popping up around the U.S. It’s seen mostly on Twitter and Instagram. It’s #funeralselfie – people taking self portraits at funerals. Pictures with

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The American Beverage Institute has a message to Idahoans planning a trip to Utah, skip it. In a full page ad printed in Tuesday’s edition of the Idaho Statesmen, the ad says “Utah: come for vacation. Leave on probation.” The ad by the restaurant and liquor industry lobbying group, comes as a form of protest

According to Captain Tad Bybee, the Bannock County Jail is at 104 percent capacity as of Wednesday. Because of the overcrowding, the jail either rents out bed at nearby jails or inmates sleep on the floor of the jail in Pocatello. “Currently, there are 26 inmates essentially housed in the booking room and that is

Gusty winds are in the forecast for Wednesday evening and Thursday as a surface cold front is expected to cross into the Snake River Plain around midnight tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory, from midnight until 8 p.m., Thursday. “Beginning near midnight Wednesday night and continuing through 8 p.m. Thursday evening.

Chances are you’ve received a hospital bill and you weren’t so sure what some of the charges meant. Maybe you received an estimate for a surgery and ended up being thousands of dollars more. The challenging part to figuring out the question of how much an estimate costs can be boiled down to a few

This article originally appeared on Idaho Education News and is used here with permission: Idaho bucked a national trend in high school rankings released Tuesday. Eighteen traditional high schools in Idaho made U.S. News and World Report’s list of the nation’s top high schools. No Idaho charter schools made the cut. Charter and magnet high

A Strong cold front is moving in, look out for gusty winds, some heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow! Wrap around moisture and northerly flow will keep us unsettled as we go into your Thursday and Friday before things clear up a bit this weekend! Tonight, dropping temps means a lot of us will see rain

Update 3:12 pm: Pocatello Police have released a statement about the misidentified woman and what led them to release the photo. Pocatello Police say that during the course of the investigation they obtained a photo from Mountain America Credit Union of a possible suspect. Officers say that the bank misidentified the person of interest. The

The eighth day of the Martin Edmo Ish murder trial resumed on Wednesday morning with medical examiner and forensic pathologist Cliff Nelson, who flew into Pocatello Tuesday night just to testify. During his testimony, the defense introduced a piece of evidence that drew a reaction from the court – it was a photograph showing the

The Idaho Supreme Court has found several errors in a lawsuit filed by 30 lawmakers challenging Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s veto on a bill that would have repealed the state’s sales tax on groceries. According to Wednesday’s order, Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney didn’t receive the lawsuit at the same time it was filed

A northern Idaho man pleaded guilty Tuesday to robbing a Hayden, Idaho bank with a hatchet in December 2016. Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Wednesday morning that Charles Ray Bartkowiak pleaded guilty to Bank Robbery on Tuesday. According to the plea agreement, Bartkowkiak admitted that on November 28, 2016, he entered the

New state statistics show Wyoming’s unemployment rate has dropped as the state has lost thousands of jobs over the past year. The Casper Star-Tribune reported Tuesday the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in March, down a full percentage point from the same month last year. The numbers from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services also

A new law requires bar and restaurant owners in Utah to hang a sign by their door disclosing the business’ serving intentions. Reports say starting on May 9 it will be illegal in the state to be a restaurant but not have a sign saying, “This premise is licensed as a restaurant. Not a bar.”

A court has formally lifted endangered species protection for wolves in Wyoming and put the state back in charge of managing them. Tuesday’s order by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia follows a March ruling by the court that federal officials adequately responded to concerns about Wyoming’s wolf-management plan. Environmental

Strong cold front moves in this afternoon, bringing with it heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and snow! Wrap around moisture and northerly flow will keep us unsettled as we go into your Thursday and Friday before things clear up a bit this weekend! Wednesday, mostly cloudy with spotty showers during the morning as we await

As spring planting begins, farm equipment will soon be taking to Idaho roads. Idaho State Police say a deadly accident in Iowa involving a former “The Bachelor” contestant is a good reminder to be safe around farm equipment. “They will be out there,” Idaho State Police Trooper Jared Shively said. According to a press release

The Portneuf River in Pocatello remains at flood stage as of Tuesday night. According to the National Weather Service in Pocatello, the recent rain has added more excess water to the river, making it rise to nearly ten feet. Currently, the river is measuring at about 9.6 feet. The weather service said it expects the

A Flood Warning has been issued for the Portneuf river in Bannock county, Idaho. The National Weather Service in Pocatello says the river in the Inkom and Blackrock areas is expected to rise into Thursday afternoon. The NWS says, Minor flooding is occurring and the Portneuf River will continue rising to near 9.9 feet. Additional

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has introduced legislation to permanently ban new mining in an area of Montana just outside Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Democrat says responsible natural resource development is an important part of Montana’s economy but the doorstep of Yellowstone is one place that should be protected. Tester’s proposal would withdraw federal mineral

A north-central coroner has identified the body that was found in the Salmon River over the weekend. The Lewiston Tribune reports that Idaho County Coroner Cody Funke verified the body as 35-year-old Derek L. Olson of Riggins. The body was found near a rest area on Saturday morning by Dave Olson – Derek’s father –

Skies remain fairly cloudy as an approaching storm from the West arrives for Wednesday bringing in much colder air and snow! More scattered snow and rain showers for Thursday and Friday. Tonight, partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of some light showers. Breezy with winds from 10-25mph. Lows into the 30’s. Chance of

Now that the snow is starting to melt and Bannock County residents are looking forward to nicer weather hiding right around the corner, the county’s Noxious Weed and Mosquito Abatement districts are gearing-up for one particularly busy season. On Tuesday morning, the county commissioners approved new policies to allow these agencies to use cost-share grants

With Tuesday’s rain and the rain southeast Idaho will see all week, people are concerned about the temporary pothole fixes on the roads. They’re breaking apart due to the water, and some roads are getting worse. “Winter’s not over. In fact, today, we had crews out all over the higher elevations of eastern Idaho plowing

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced Tuesday that 18 Community Development Block Grant awards will be distributed to communities this spring. The federally funded grants are administered by the Idaho Department of Commerce. The money is routed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for projects that benefit low-and-moderate-income persons, prevent or eliminate slum

Update 4/25/17 – It was the shortest day yet of the Martin Edmo Ish murder trial, as the day came to a halt before the lunch hour on Tuesday. The defense is calling one more witness to the stand who will be flying into town later Tuesday night, so the court decided to take a

The Idaho Department of Insurance has revoked the license of insurance producer Malorie Warner of Rexburg. The department said it took the action, effective April 3, 2017, because she submitted an insurance claim for a medical procedure that did not occur. Warner admitted to one violation. Warner was ordered to pay an administrative penalty of

Portions of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in northwest Wyoming are scheduled to open to the public next Monday, but visitors in vehicles will find limited access because roads are soggy or still covered with snow. And snowy, wet weather in the region this week is only making matters worse. Forest spokeswoman Mary Cernicek tells the

The Wyoming Department of Education has laid out several goals it plans to achieve within the next 15 years, including an 89 percent high school graduation rate. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the state’s draft plan is intended to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act, which was passed by Congress in 2015 and replaces No

Idaho Falls Police arrested two men recently on drug charges during separate incidents. 42-year-old Bradley C. Maxwell was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and fraudulent possession of a financial transaction card on Friday night. Maxwell of Idaho Falls was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to the police report, officers contacted

Idaho authorities say experts examining what was initially believed to be one child’s remains found in a badger hole turns out to be the remains of two children. The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office tells the Idaho Statesman in a story on Monday that initial estimates are that one child is 3 to 5 years old

April showers are really coming to fruition in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We can blame it on the jet stream which is streaming in an atmospheric river of sorts onto the west coast and into the Northern Rockies. Storm after storm are lined up ready to bring in another deluge of moisture, from not

A strong low pressure system is situated over Wyoming for Tuesday spitting back rain and snow across East Idaho and the Tetons. Skies remain fairly cloudy as an approaching storm from the West arrives for Wednesday bringing in much colder air and snow! Tuesday, mostly cloudy with some passing showers from time to time. Highs

The city of Idaho Falls is working on a solution to the feral cat problem Currently, Animal Services says there are about 2,500 feral cats in the city living in 10 to 20 different cat colonies. Under a new plan starting May 1, Animal Services will use a program called TNR or trap, neuter and

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to a house Monday where a n electrical line was found energizing a house on Lincoln Road. Firefighters were seen going to the back of the house. Barricades blocked traffic about a block away because the street began to get busy. The Idaho Falls battalion chief said they

Aggressive driving tends to increase as the weather gets warmer. Idaho State Police troopers anticipate more accidents with summer activities and the roads become more congested. In 2002, Jennifer Delage, of Pocatello, said she was involved in an aggressive driving accident. It happened in San Jose, California. “This guy got behind me and he started

The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a bathtub of water. The sheriff’s office said they don’t suspect foul play in the woman’s death. “There were no obvious signs of trauma on the victim,” a press release said. They are still trying to determine

The Salt Lake City zoo has added a fourth striped member to its zebra exhibit after a foal was born at the facility earlier this month. Spokeswoman for Utah’s Hogle Zoo Erica Hansen said Monday that the healthy female zebra has joined her father Ziggy, mother Zoey and a third zebra named Ziva, who all

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is continuing an environmental assessment of a four-mile stretch of U.S. 20 over Targhee Pass. The assessment, which began last October, evaluates risks, benefits, opportunities and costs associated with the rebuilding of the highway. The pass is a stretch of road between its junction with Idaho 87 and the Montana

A very wet and unsettled pattern ahead as the jet stream brings in storm after storm into the West coast and inland towards the Rockies. This means rain, cloudy skies and even snow as we head through your work week! Tonight, spotty showers and even an isolated thunderstorm with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Lows

Greek yogurt giant Chobani is suing right-wing radio host Alex Jones, accusing the conspiracy theorist of publishing false information about the company. Chobani alleges that Jones and his InfoWars website posted fabricated stories earlier this month that linked Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya and the company to a sexual assault case involving refugee children. The complaint

The Latest on the trial of six men charged in an armed standoff with federal agents (all times local): 1:10 p.m. A jury in Las Vegas has deadlocked on federal charges against four men in an armed standoff that stopped government agents from rounding up cattle near Cliven Bundy’s Nevada ranch in 2014. The judge

Authorities say a man in northern Utah was arrested after he was caught wandering naked on the grounds of a Mormon temple and told police he was looking for a wife. The Herald-Journal newspaper in Logan reports (http://bit.ly/2gLZmDh) that 53-year-old Kelly Thayne Archibald dropped a blanket around his waist and climbed the gate of The

Idaho transportation officials have agreed to spend $150 million in newly approved bonds to repair and add lanes on Interstate 84 near Nampa. The state transportation board unanimously voted Friday to reconstruct existing lanes, as well as add additional lanes and upgrade bridges. Idaho Transportation Department Director Brian Ness says the currently congested corridor is

A dozen groups representing food safety supporters, free speech advocates and labor unions are helping fight the Idaho law banning secret filming of animal abuse at agricultural facilities. The Idaho Statesman reports that the groups have filed friend-of-the-court briefs with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals detailing their opposition. They argue that the law

A north-central Idaho sheriff says officials have yet to identify a body that was found in the Salmon River over the weekend. Idaho County Sheriff Doug Giddings told The Lewiston Tribune that a coroner is expected to release more information about the remains – including a possible identification – soon. The body was found near

The Idaho Department of Labor says preliminary estimates show the state’s unemployment rate decreased slightly in March to 3.5 percent. The state also saw a slow in job growth to 2.7 percent last month. Burley Economic Development Director Doug Manning tells The Times-News that he thinks everyone in the state is experiencing a labor force

Conservative presidential candidate Evan McMullin, who earned more than 20 percent of the vote in Utah, is staring at a $670,000 debt from his campaign that could hurt plans to run for another office. The Salt Lake Tribune reports McMullin’s latest filing with the Federal Election Commission shows six companies with outstanding bills. McMullin’s campaign

A jet-boat maker prosecutors say took millions of dollars from customers but never delivered their boats has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud. The Idaho Statesman reports that the plea agreement filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Boise came just weeks before Christopher Bohnenkamp’s trial was set to begin. Authorities

One organization is making sure no child has to sleep on the floor. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization that builds hand-crafted bunk beds solely by volunteers. They then deliver them to kids who do not have beds. With a motto like theirs, they get closer to that goal each day. “Our motto

Idaho Fish and Game has a plan to relocate pelicans, which is a critical part to the population decline that is having an impact on anglers. The department has created a plastic fence to keep the pelicans out of an unusual nesting area in island park. IDFG said this will be a more natural way

An Idaho Falls man was arrested for aggravated assault Sunday night after he pointed a shotgun at another man during an argument. 29-year-old Nicholas A. Nossaman was arrested for aggravated assault and booked into the Bonneville County Jail Sunday. According to police reports, officers responded to the 1000 block of Lake Street for a weapons

The city of Chubbuck has formally joined the Regional Economic Development (REDI) organization. REDI was created to focus on business recruitment, expansion and retention efforts. “We are excited to join REDI, adding another dynamic tool in our toolbox to promote Chubbuck and drive additional business development in our great community,” said Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England.

A very wet and unsettled pattern ahead as the jet stream brings in storm after storm into the West coast and inland towards the Rockies. This means rain, cloudy skies and even snow as we head through your work week! Monday, a good bit of cloud cover with numerous rain showers for the valleys and

We could see wet weather for the start of the work week. Snow levels drop to around 6000 to 6500 feet Monday morning and more so on Tuesday morning. Mountain passes around Galena Summit, Banner Summit, Willow Creek, and the passes along the Idaho and Wyoming border should see some 2 to 4 inch snow

Two different people were killed, early Sunday morning in Bonneville County. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office around 12:40 a.m. deputies were called to the Snake River Road near Burns Creek for a vehicle in the river. Deputies made contact with a man who told them he was a passenger in an SUV driven