Month: June 2017

An Idaho Falls man was killed and an Idaho Falls woman was injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision on SR 30 near Diamond Lake, Oregon Friday, June 30. Police say 56-year-old William Hunter Houff and passenger 54-year-old Lisa Barnett Carr were driving in a 2006 Kia Amanti when 49-year-old Mark Andrew Root of Eagle Point

The new Soda Springs all-access playground, geared toward kids with disabilities, is one step closer to raising all the money needed to start building. It recently received a $20,000 grant from the company Kaboom!, who partnered with Dr. Pepper and Snapple to award the money. They only give out five grants a year. Soda Springs

A mobile home is a total loss after it caught fire in Bonneville County Friday evening. It happened on the 200 block Contor Avenue, near 1st street and Ammon Road in the Fallsbrook Mobile Home Estates. Idaho Falls/Bonneville County fire responded around 8 p.m., the fire was quickly controlled a short time later. Neighbors tell

It appears this is the year of restorations and celebrations for some local churches. The Idaho Falls LDS Temple was remodeled and just rededicated. Some restoration efforts are underway at another iconic religious structure in Idaho Falls. The Trinity United Methodist church behind the Museum of Idaho is turning 100 years old this year and

Two additional mosquito abatement district traps have turned up signs of West Nile Virus in Bannock County. Mosquito Abatement Supervisor David Herter said the three areas in Pocatello they have been found are near Riverside Golf Course, F.M.C. Park, and near South Main in Old Town. The first positive sign was found one month ago

No matter where you will be during the total solar eclipse in August, you need to be prepared for a lot of things — but especially when it comes to your eye protection. “These are inexpensive solar eclipse glasses. These are incredibly dark compared to what your typical sunglass is. And you can see there’s

The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash going westbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 196 near the Hazelton exit. ISP said the right lane and shoulder are blocked. Officers are merging traffic to the left lane to get through the scene. More information to come.

Researchers at Idaho State University, along with a few students will build a machine that shoots hockey pucks out at 100 miles per hour. Members of the robotics and communications systems engineering technology department teamed up with Fi-Ber Sports, Inc. to test out a product which is suppose to protect hockey players ankles and feet

On Saturday, motorists in Wyoming will pay more for driver’s licenses and vehicle registration. The Wyoming Legislature this past winter increased the fees. Updated registration rates vary by vehicle type, and driver’s license fees are doubling across the board. The increases come after lawmakers removed a $25 million general fund allocation the Wyoming Department of

Will a Supreme Court ruling rekindle the voucher debate? Here’s today’s education news: Of playgrounds … and school vouchers? On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Missouri church that sought to receive state support to resurface a playground. School-choice advocates believe the ruling sets a legal precedent that could pave the way for

The weekend looks warmer with a chance of thunderstorms in the mountains. Very warm for the 4th, again with a chance of thunderstorms, especially in the mountains. A Ridge of high pressure looks to develop over the Four Corners later into the workweek, that could send thunderstorms in our direction after the holiday. Saturday: Mostly

Authorities say one of the three women found shot to death near a rural southwestern Idaho farmhouse has been identified as the wife of a man who is wanted in connection with the case. Canyon County spokesman Joe Decker announced Friday that the Canyon County Coroner’s office used dental records to positively identify the remains

Utah’s liquor prices will go up slightly on Saturday as part of a broad new liquor law that is one of two dozen new measures that take effect. Other new laws include a highway funding law and a measure that would allow judges in Weber County to shorten a driver’s license suspension if the person

More sturgeon have been released into the Snake River. Idaho Fish and Game says these fish are becoming increasingly popular with anglers. About 40 sturgeon were released into John’s Hole, about 40 to 50 in Gem Lake and another 50 were released below Gem Lake Dam. IDFG said sturgeon help even out the Idaho fishing

The Bingham County Republican Central Committee voted 14 to 1 Thursday night to support an initiative that would include Bingham County in the College of Eastern Idaho community college district. Committee Chairman Dan Cravens said the committee felt strongly that participation in the district would be very good for Bingham County and its youth. He

The parents of a Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela a year ago as of Friday fear their son will die in a Caracas jail amid growing volatility in the South American country. Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has been brought in by Joshua Holt’s family to try to pry open negotiations with government of

Efforts by Wyoming’s uranium industry to get a tax break are getting a cool reception from members of a legislative committee. Companies that operate in Wyoming had argued that reducing taxes would keep them afloat until prices rise. The Casper Star-Tribune reports global competition has pressured some companies to cut staff and defer expansion plans.

An algal bloom on Utah Lake has prompted public health officials to post warnings advising people not to get in the water at Provo Bay. Spokeswoman Donna Spangler from the state Department of Environmental Quality says algal levels in the bay’s open waters have been found to be many times higher than the threshold required

A coalition of tribal and environmental groups is challenging the U.S. government’s decision to lift protections for grizzly bears in the Yellowstone National Park area that have been in place for more than 40 years. The groups that include the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club on Friday sent a

On Thursday, community members gathered at the Advanced Test Reactor site in Idaho for the 50th anniversary of the Advanced Test Reactor or ATR. Speakers talked about the value of the reactor and would it means to Idaho and even the world. “We make Cobalt-60 for cancer treatments and gamma treatments. We have so many

Speeding in residential areas is a constant concern. Even with a posted speed limit, drivers can still race through the neighborhood. “Twenty-five miles an hour is supposed to be the speed limit, and we have kids with bikes going by and going to school. Early in the morning, just before dawn, you see them going

No one was injured in a one-vehicle crash on the Arbon Valley Highway at around 10:33 p.m. Thursday night. The Power County Sheriff’s Office said the driver was southbound when he encountered a herd of cattle on the road and swerved to avoid them. He said he lost control of the vehicle and ran off

Today will be very comfortable with highs near average. The weekend looks warmer with a chance of thunderstorms in the mountains. Very warm for the 4th, again with a chance of thunderstorms, especially in the mountains. Today: Mostly sunny with highs near 80. Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows in the low to mid 40’s. Saturday:

In Soda Springs the issue of contaminated ground water from plant chemicals is not a new issue. It’s a problem that many organizations have been monitoring and working on for at least 20 years. Thursday night there was a public open house where people could hear about the progress on the contamination, and talk to

Minidoka County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for a suspect in connection with a Rupert shooting Tuesday. An arrest warrant has been issued for 40-year-old Ernesto Moroyoqui-Martinez, also known as Ramiro Mendoza-Lopez, for attempted second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who may see the man is

The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close one of the westbound lanes on Highway 39 over American Falls Dam beginning Monday, July 10. Officials said the outermost lane across the dam will be restricted Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Sept. 1. Wide-load vehicles are prohibited from crossing the dam during

An Idaho Falls City Council member announced her run for mayor on Thursday. Barbara Ehardt has been on the City Council for 3 1/2 years. The Idaho Falls native is currently a manager at Apple Athletic Club, where she made her announcement. She is on the Education Foundation Board for the Idaho Falls School District,

Idaho Falls State Senator Bart Davis has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become U.S. Attorney for Idaho. The announcement was part of a second wave of US Attorney nominations from the White House Thursday. According to the White House, Davis is currently in private practice in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he focuses on

A man who has been on the run for five years is finally in custody. The Rexburg Police Department held a press conference Wednesday morning about the capture of the “AK-47 Bandit.” Wanted suspect Richard Gathercole robbed a credit union in Rexburg in 2012 and has since committed several crimes in three other states, including

The Idaho Transportation Department plans to reopen Interstate 15 between the Lava Beds and Bonneville County line by the morning of July 4. Lane restrictions for the Pocatello Bridges and the McCarty and Shattock Butte bridges north of Idaho Falls will remain closed on the holiday. Several additional road closures are scheduled in Idaho Falls

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a flood advisory for the Snake River for Bonneville, Jefferson and Madison counties. The National Weather Service says. “Releases from Palisades Reservoir will keep the Snake River near Heise just below flood stage for the remainder of the week and likely continue through the weekend. If you

UPDATE 6/29/17 3:00 p.m. Dirk Johnson was arraigned on charges of vehicular manslaughter in Bingham County magistrate court Thursday. He posted $1,000 bond and has been released from the Bingham County Jail. Johnson is scheduled for a pretrial conference before Judge Ryan Boyer in Blackfoot on July 25. UPDATE 6/29/17 9:43 a.m. An Idaho Falls

Friday looks very comfortable with highs near average. The weekend looks warmer with a chance of thunderstorms in the mountains. Very warm for the 4th, again with a chance of thunderstorms, especially in the mountains. Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows in the low to mid 40’s. Friday: Mostly sunny with highs near 80. Saturday: Mostly

The Bonneville School Board has voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution to hold a special bond election August 29. The board is seeking voter approval of a $58,500,000 general obligation bond. It would be used to build and furnish a new middle school, a special education hub, a new roof at Iona Elementary School,

Rocky Mountain Power will significantly expand its wind power base by 2020. The utility is filing a $3.5 billion dollar wind and transmission plan to regulators in Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Rocky Mountain Power said the plan would upgrade or “repower” the company’s existing wind fleet with longer blades and newer technology, add approximately 1,100

Over 20 vendors will be selling food at the Mountain View Hospital Riverfest 4th of July celebration at Snake River Landing. Greeks Gyro’s – gyros Wade Enterprises – shaved ice Jamba Juice – smoothies Reed’s Dairy – ice cream and cheese curds D&J Concessions – Teriyaki chicken, fried rice bowls, egg rolls, turkey legs El

On a perfect Idaho summer today, dozens of campers gather in Swan Valley riding horses, making crafts, and practicing archery. All things just about every kid would jump out of bed to do in the summertime. “I love camp,” said Jack, who is in his 6th year at the camp, “I just kind of belong

Bannock County has won a $55,000 grant from the Portneuf Health Trust. The money will be used to install new lights in the parking lot of the Portneuf Wellness Complex. Infrastructure to support the lighting was installed underground when the complex was built. “Bannock County is very grateful for Portneuf Health Trust’s willingness to help

UPDATE: 6-29-17 10:51 a.m. The Gros Ventre Road in Grand Teton National Park is now open to alternating one-lane traffic with traffic control devices. According to Teton County, Wyoming Emergency Management, bicycle riders should obey traffic control devices. For safety purposes, no stopping, parking, or walking is allowed in the vicinity of the erosion-affected area

Federal officials say testing of a small-scale version of a key component of an eastern Idaho radioactive waste treatment facility that has so far failed to operate is making progress at finding a solution. The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday says results from testing at Hazen Research near Denver, Colorado, will be used during

90 percent of mule deer does survived the tough winter. Idaho Department of Fish and Game said Idaho’s mule deer fawn mortality wasn’t as bad as feared but still was the second-lowest winter survival in nearly 20 years. Despite the harsh conditions last winter with deep snow and frigid temperatures on low-elevation winter range, IDFG

UPDATE 6/27/17 9:00 p.m. I-84 is open. Officials say the remnants of the fire have not threatened the roadway again. ORIGINAL: A 50-mile stretch of Interstate 84 closed today in both directions between the Interstate 86 junction and the Utah border. The Idaho Transportation Department said the closure is due to a wildfire burning in

An upper valley highway project was a regional winner in the America’s Transportation Awards in Juneau, Alaska Wednesday. The new Thornton interchange on U.S. 20, south of Rexburg, was named “Best Use of Technology and Innovation, Small Project” during the annual conference of the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Completion of the

Once again there is a chance for thunderstorms, starting in the late morning hours and continuing into the evening. The greatest threat is for north of Blackfoot, especially between Idaho Falls and the Montana border. Friday looks very comfortable with highs near average. The weekend looks warmer with a chance of thunderstorms in the mountains.

The town of Lava Hot Springs has some new additions – five tiny homes. The homes are owned by “Aura Soma Lava” and took the place of its RV rental spots.They are park model homes. From the outside the new tiny homes may look tiny. At 366 square feet, there’s a lot more room on

Patricia Beyer, the woman accused of killing a cyclist and paralyzing another last summer on U.S. 26 pleaded guilty in court Wednesday. Beyer pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and failure to maintain vehicle insurance. “I know it’s going to take a very long time but I hope that one day you can find peace,” said

Grand Teton National Park rangers euthanized a 125-pound female black bear Tuesday. Park officials said they took the action for reasons of public safety. The bear recently exhibited no fear of humans and approached people, including a couple sleeping in a tent. A black bear was reported approaching humans on the porch of a cabin

A man and woman from Heber City, Utah were injured Wednesday morning after a bison butted the two at Mud Volcano just north of Lake Village in Yellowstone National Park. 74-year-old Theodore Schrader and 72-year-old Patsy Holmes were taking photographs on a boardwalk when a bison approached them. Officials say the bison butted Holmes who

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office says it’s illegal for the general public to buy aerial fireworks, which require a special permit to use. The opinion that became public Tuesday appears to conflict with a common practice allowing the sale of aerial fireworks in Idaho to the general public as long as buyers promise not to

We’ll have some lingering thunderstorms Wednesday night and Tuesday afternoon. Tomorrow and Friday look very comfortable with highs near average. A heat wave will arrive in time for the 4th. Tonight: Partly cloudy with a lingering threat for T-storms. Lows in the mid-40s. Thursday: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the

The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. City officials say residents who are scheduled for a Tuesday pickup of garbage and recycling should still place their autocarts out by 7 a.m. Officials would also like to remind residents the Bannock County Landfill will

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 Board of Trustees revised the 2017-2018 school calendar at a special meeting on June 26. The trustees decided to move the first day of school to Wednesday, August 23 as a precaution based on the expected influx of people in the area for the eclipse on Monday, August 21. The

Women who work at the Mormon church’s headquarters in Salt Lake City are now allowed to wear pantsuits and dress slacks instead of just skirts or dresses. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent employees a memo Wednesday about several changes, which also include expanded maternity leave and allowing men to remove their

Admission to the Mountain View Hospital Riverfest 4th of July Celebration is free, but some events require tickets. Each ticket is $1 or 25 tickets for $20. The following ticketed events will be offered from noon until 8 p.m. WAGON RIDES – 1 ticket per person BOUNCE HOUSES AND OTHER INFLATABLE ACTIVITIES – 2 tickets

Fire officials in southern Idaho say quick responses to more than 20 wildfires sparked by thunderstorms in recent days have helped prevent small fires from turning into the type of giant fires that have scorched the region in recent decades. About 10 wildfires remained active Wednesday in grass and brush with one of the largest

A Salt Lake City zoo’s bird show has suffered a second fatality in the past two months after a macaw suddenly flew away at the end of a performance and was hit by a car. Zoo officials say something spooked the blue-and-gold macaw named Winston during a performance this week and caused him to fly

Tonight at 6 p.m. Subway will be providing subs to 200 homeless and low-income individuals at the Idaho Falls Greenbelt at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and D Street. Local Subway owners and the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission are putting on this annual “Day of Giving.” Subway is also encouraging the community to give to

The Idaho Transportation Department is fast-tracking a project to repair Shelley’s Main Street, also known as U.S. 91. The $1.48 million project will begin July 10. It will include a mill and inlay, removing a few inches of the damaged roadway surface and replacing it with new asphalt. The project also includes replacing 23 sidewalk

It’s been five years since one of the biggest fires in Bannock County ripped through the community, destroying more than 60 homes and scorching more than one thousand acres. Burned Juniper trees are still scarring the land, a reminder of that devastating day to the neighbors who lost everything on June 28, 2012. Neighbor Jerry

UPDATE: 10:30 a.m. 6-27-17 The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office in Lexington, Nebraska confirms Richard Gathercole, 39, was booked on charges of possession of stolen property and possession of a stolen firearm. Gathercole gave his address as San Jacinto, California. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy saw a 2005 Ford pickup enter the Nebraskaland Truck

Authorities say a Montana man accused of shooting at a Kansas state trooper is a bank robber dubbed “the AK-47 Bandit” by the FBI. Stephen Woolery, special agent in charge of the FBI in Los Angeles, said Tuesday that Richard Gathercole of Roundup, Montana, was arrested last week in Lexington, Nebraska. Gathercole is suspected of

Similar to yesterday, we’ll see chances for thunderstorms across E. Idaho as a cold front exits the region. These thunderstorms will persist into the evening hours, and are most likely again near the Island Park/West Yellowstone region, though all of E. Idaho will be impacted. Tomorrow and Friday look very comfortable with highs near average.

This summer the Democratic party is launching a statewide training initiative. It’s called resistance summer training. County organizers will be visiting 14 towns in Idaho, including Bannock County. Organizers will be in Bannock County in August. The plan is to build the party up from its foundation, starting at the precinct level. The goal is

A week ago the Idaho Transportation Department approved the Siphon Road interchange project in Bannock County. The interchange will build a new connection in Pocatello/Chubbuck off of I-15 to help with congestion in areas like Yellowstone Road or Pocatello Creek exit. Before the project moves forward into the next phase, ITD is asking for the

It’s been more than six months since the Thornton Interchange on Highway 20 opened, but that also closed the direct road to access Yellowstone’s Bear World. KIFI/KIDK caught up with the wildlife park to see if business has been affected. “We have seen a drop in our business, as we unfortunately expected to. We’re down

Malad is celebrating Independence Day this year with the theme “Traveling the USA.” Below is a list of events for the celebration. Monday, July 3rd 5:30 p.m. – Children’s Parade – ages 12 and under – N. Main by the Drive-In and walk to Malad City Park 6:00 p.m. – Snake River New Horizons Band

Our cold front is exiting the region for Wednesday with scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds in the forecast. We’ll look for more early afternoon thunderstorms for Wednesday with slightly cooler temps for highs. Drier weather sets up for the end of the week, with the hot temps moving back in for this weekend. Wednesday: Partly

A court battle is again heating up between the organizers of two pop-culture conventions known for guests’ elaborate costumes. The organizers of Salt Lake Comic Con said Tuesday that settlement talks with San Diego Comic-Con have broken down and both sides are asking a judge to decide the contest over naming rights. San Diego Comic-Con,

The star of an Outdoor Channel hunting show has been fined $23,000 and given a suspended jail sentence for poaching in Wyoming. The incident occurred in October on Spring Creek Ranch, a property owned by the “Wildgame Nation” star, Billy A. Busbice Jr. Busbice was caught when Kemmerer Game Warden Chris Baird was told by

Traffic is blocked going west on 17th, North on Yellowstone and the turning lane to go south on Yellowstone. A semi ran into the light pole at the busy intersection. KIDK Eyewitness 3 and KIFI Local News 8 are working to learn more about the accident.

State education officials say they need to tweak the latest plan to close Idaho’s student achievement gap after being told the goal was too ambitious and unrealistic. Representatives with the Idaho Department of Education told lawmakers Tuesday that they are revising the state’s draft school accountability plan to make it more feasible for public schools

According to recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Idaho’s Hispanic population grew 3.3 percent between mid-2015 and mid-2016. That is up from a 2.9 percent increase the prior year and brings total Hispanic residents to 297,740. The Hispanic population has increased 18 percent since the 2010 census which is an additional 31,833 people.

Celebrate Blackfoot 2017 will present a larger firework show over Jensen’s Grove. Over 60 vendors will be participating in the action-packed weekend. Below is a complete list of events. Wednesday, JUNE 28th6 PM: Golf Scramble Tournament (9 holes) Blackfoot City Golf Course Friday, JUNE 30th10 am – Vendor Fair Opens11 am – 2 Pm Blackfoot

Two people were arrested after a high-speed chase that ended near Blackfoot Monday afternoon. According to police a suspect stole merchandise from WalMart in Blackfoot around 3 p.m. A deputy spotted the vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 15 and attempted to pull it over. The car continued north to Dad’s Truck Stop at Exit 113

Authorities have released the name of a man who was found dead in a lake just north of Yellowstone National Park. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports 67-year-old Jeffrey Barr, of Burbank, California, drowned after he entered Hebgen Lake in an apparent attempt to retrieve a pontoon boat that had blown away. Searchers began looking for

Bannock County residents could soon be shelling-out an extra $10 each year on their trash bill – but it’s the county itself facing the sticker shock. On Tuesday morning, the Bannock County Landfill officials asked the commissioners how to handle the increasingly expensive trash problem the landfill has been facing for the past six years.

UPDATE 4:00 p.m. Pocatello Police just confirmed there is a video in connection with the incident. It is currently in evidence. Police can’t say what the content of the video is, who took the video or what social media platform it was streamed on at this time. During the arraignment hearing on Monday afternoon, the

Twin Falls police are investigating the death of a 10-month-old baby left unattended in a parked vehicle for several hours during the afternoon. Lt. Terry Thueson says that officers responded to a report of a baby not breathing just before midnight Friday. The baby girl was transported to a local hospital, but efforts to save

Thunderstorms are possible today, especially north of Blackfoot for this afternoon and evening. Areas in the Central Mountains as well as near the divide and towards Jackson can also expect thunderstorms as well. Cooler temperatures are expected today along with the cold front that is triggering all the T-storms. More thunderstorm chances are expected for

Police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old who apparently fell asleep in a hot car in southern Utah. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it happened at a house where several out-of-state families were staying during a family reunion near St. George, where temperatures have been topping 100 degrees. Investigators say the child

Today is the 20th anniversary of the release of Harry Potter. It was June 26, 1997, when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone hit bookshelves, and the rest is history. More than 450 million copies of author J.K. Rowling’s series of novels have been sold. They’ve been translated into more than 60 languages. And of

Idaho officials are currently working to restore a government website that was hacked with a message that claims to support the Islamic State terrorist group. A page on Idaho State Treasurer Ron Crane’s website was hacked Sunday that included the message: “I love the Islamic state.” Crane said Monday that evidence of the cyberattack is

Scattered thunderstorms in the forecast as we begin to loose our ridge of high pressure. A cold front from the Northwest rolls in Tuesday, triggering gusty winds, more scattered thunderstorms and dropping temps into Wednesday. Tuesday. More scattered thunderstorms with highs into the lower 80’s. South wind 10 to 20 mph, .winds could gust as

A large sequoia tree with a history rooted in conservation was standing in the way of progress, so on Sunday, it was moved. More than a century after it was sent to Idaho as a sapling by naturalist John Muir, the 10-story tree was shifted across the street to make way for a hospital expansion.

Teton County, Idaho is finalizing a plan to purchase the state’s interest in the former Idaho National Guard Armory building at 547 N. Main Street in Driggs. The property is jointly owned by the state and county. The five-acre property includes an 8,963 square foot building, .3 acres of parking, and a tower currently being

More than two dozen firefighters from Eastern Idaho arrived in Southern Utah Monday to help battle the country’s largest wildfire, outside of Cedar City. The Brian Head Fire has burned more than 48,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of 1,500 people from hundreds of homes and cabins. Thirty members of the Bureau of Land Management

The Idaho State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash with injuries near Interstate 15 on-ramp for Exit 119 in Idaho Falls. ISP said 42-year-old Mickelo Harris of Idaho Falls was driving northbound on Interstate 15 on a 1982 Honda Motorcycle around 6:30 a.m Monday morning when he took the 119 off-ramp, failed to maintain lanes,

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in northwest Wyoming is offering novice mountain climbers a way to safely get the thrill of climbing without a rope. The resort recently opened its new via ferrata. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the via ferrata is a protected climbing route that allows users to connect their harness to

Yellowstone National Park is taking steps toward turning part of its bison trap at the northern edge of the park into a certified brucellosis quarantine facility. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports park officials have been talking since at least April with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state livestock officials about upgrades they could make

Republicans have controlled the Idaho Legislature for nearly six decades, but a national Associated Press analysis shows that the state GOP may have gained even more control last fall with the help of Republican-friendly districts. The Associated Press used a new mathematical formula to scrutinize roughly 4,700 state House and Assembly seats up for election

Rivers are running high and fast in northwest Wyoming, but officials caution people looking to float with inner tubes to stay out of the water for now. Bridger-Teton National Forest River Manager David Cernicek says the cold water from melting mountain snow can be more perilous than the high water. Cernicek tells the Jackson Hole

Fireworks stands in Pocatello will officially open on Wednesday at noon. On Monday, fire officials with the Pocatello Fire Department started making their rounds, meeting with stand owners throughout the day to make sure all of the fireworks being sold meet the “safe and sane” codes. This way, if you head out to purchase them

The Teton County, Wyoming Emergency Management office will unveil a new evacuation plan for the county during a meeting Monday night. The plan, Ready, Set, Go, is based off a national model that encourages preparedness prior to an evacuation order. “We are a tourist town and since this is based on a national model, if

A ban on certain types of fires will be put in place for parts of Pocatello beginning Saturday. All open burning of solid fuels such as wood, paper or charcoal within the Wildland-Urban Interface Areas of the Gate City will be put on hold because of current fire danger and fuel moisture levels. Fire Chief

The ridge of high pressure is shifting to the east and starting to break down as it slides off to Wyoming. Expect a hot Monday with late evening thunderstorms into early Tuesday. More scattered thunderstorms for Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler temps, thanks to a cold front. Today: Partly cloudy with highs near 90 and

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coach Dirk Koetter and ESPN broadcaster Merril Hoge gave Idaho State head coach Rob Phenicie advice for his first year in charge. Koetter and Hoge are both Pocatello natives and played football at Idaho State.

Hillcrest defeated the Pocatello Razorbacks 8-6 to win the Razorback Tournament.

The Idaho Falls Chukars defeated the Grand Junction Rockies 13-4 Sunday afternoon at Melaleuca Field.

Our ridge of high pressure is shifting to the east and starting to break down as it slides off to Wyoming. Expect a hot Monday with late evening thunderstorms into early Tuesday. More scattered thunderstorms for Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler temps, thanks to a cold front. Monday: Partly cloudy with highs near 90 and

Ten soldiers from the 660th Ordinance Company in Pocatello have volunteered to serve the United States in Afghanistan. Saturday there was a farewell ceremony for those leaving and their families. “They have answered our country’s call and for that I want to personally say thank you to each and every one of you,” said one