Month: June 2017

The Utah Trappers defeated the Pocatello Rebels 8-4 in the wood bat tournament on Saturday, knocking them out of the tournament. For more scores from today visit the link below. https://gc.com/g/2017razorbacktournament

The second annual Sevens Tournament was held at the Portneuf Wellness Complex on Saturday. Thirteen teams participated and coaches hope to do it again next year.

The Idaho State F.A.T. Club held their annual golf scramble at the Highland Golf Course on Saturday and it was another big success.

For many kids around the nation, not having a bed to sleep in is a sad reality. One group is trying to change that. Saturday, the group “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” partnered with Lowe’s in Pocatello to build bunk beds for local kids in need. SHP partnered with Lowe’s as part of Lowe’s “Heroes” project,

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Advisory for the Snake River near Heise affecting Bonneville, Jefferson and Madison Counties Upstream releases from Palisades Reservoir will keep the Snake River elevated to just below flood stage. The river will be high and fast. Please keep children and pets away from waters edge.

High pressure over the west will continue to move in, heating high temperatures to the upper 80’s and lower 90’s for Sunday and Monday. As the high pressure moves east by Sunday, expect moisture to work up from the South, triggering scattered thunderstorms. A cold front will move into the region Monday evening with scattered

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter, as well as former NFL players and current television broadcasters, Merril Hoge and Solomon Wilcots, were all in Pocatello for the ISU F.A.T Club Meet and Greet.

Century High School Football players as well as Head Coach Travis Hobson spoke about Eric and Lauren Neibaur, two teens that were killed in a tragic car accident earlier this week.

UPDATE 8:12 p.m.: Idaho State Police said Arthur P. Korman, 56, of Henderson, NV was driving northbound in a Hyundai Elantra. Following Korman was Jacob N. Rosen, 25, of Pocatello driving a Chevrolet box van. Following Rosen was Callie M. Smith, 36, of Burley driving a Blue Bird school bus, carrying approximately 30 minor passengers

Temperatures are starting to rise outside, but power companies are offering advice on how to make sure you don’t get burned with your power bill this summer. Idaho Power said during the summer many of its customers power bills do rise. Steven Muse, with Idaho Power, said there are several dos and don’ts when it

Fish and Game was able to rescue a bull moose in Southeast Idaho on Wednesday. The poor moose stepped inside a concrete tank that is used to hold water, and he just couldn’t make it back out again. IDFG tried making a makeshift ramp to see if the moose would walk out on its own,

The City of Pocatello Water Pollution Control Department plans to begin repairs on manholes along South 5th Avenue from Piedmont Road to the Idaho State Police offices on Monday, June 26. City officials said the goal of the repairs is to bring the manholes back to level with the existing roadway to avoid further damage

Over 221,000 Idahoans plan to travel over the Independence Day holiday, according to the Idaho Triple A. Of those, 188,000 will drive and almost 18,000 will fly. The five day holiday officially begins Friday, June 30 and continues through Tuesday, July 4. Nationwide, 4th of July travel volume is expected to be the highest on

The City of Idaho Falls reminds you to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day holiday. The city asks you: Call 911 in the event of an emergency and only call 911 for emergencies. To contact the Idaho Falls Police Department for non-emergent issues call (208) 529-1200. During Riverfest and the

High pressure over the west will continue through the weekend with dry warm weather. As the high pressure moves east by Sunday, expect hot temps close to 90° A cold front will move into the region Monday evening with scattered thunderstorms. Saturday: Sunny with highs into the lower 80’s. Sunday: Sunny with highs into the

This week’s education news: College-ready? In the latest round of the SAT, only 32 percent of Idaho high school juniors met college-readiness benchmarks, while 38 percent of juniors met neither of the benchmarks. As state leaders hope to encourage more high school graduates to continue their education, the flat scores are troubling — but the

The south Rigby exit, Exit 320, on northbound U.S. 20 will close during the day Wednesday, June 28 for bridge maintenance. Northbound and southbound traffic can access Rigby from Exit 322 in north Rigby. The Idaho Transportation Department said crews will close Exit 320 from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday for bridge deck

A stretch of Johnny Creek Road will be closed for water system improvements starting Monday. The portion between Juniper Drive and Wildflower Drive will be closed to all through traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pocatello officials ask you use alternate routes and avoid the construction area. At the close of each work day,

Jefferson County has begun to update the Jefferson County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. The county, its communities and the many local agencies and organizations with a stake in hazard mitigation have formed a planning team to complete the required 5-year update as part of a FEMA-funded Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant through the Idaho Office of Emergency

An Idaho city notorious for dangerous consumer fireworks displays has decided to ban fireworks this year. The city of Crouch, located 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) northeast of Boise receives thousands of visitors each year during Fourth of July looking to take part in the risky fun. Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce President Diane Caughlin tells

The Pocatello Fire Department was called to a possible fire at a grain elevator on Pocatello Avenue Thursday. The call came in just before 2 p.m. after an employee said they could smell smoke. Crews said they could see light smoke when they arrived and started looking for a fire but didn’t find anything. Crews

One of the Pocatello Fire and Police Department’s most popular summertime events returned Thursday. Yesterday afternoon firefighters and officers joined forces to bring what they’re calling “Cool Rain” to Alameda Park. Firefighters brought in one of their engines and turned the hoses on, giving park-goers a chance to cool-off in the simulated rain. Firefighters also

Fire crews are at a fire burning off Highway 26 near Ririe. Officials say the fire was started by a homeowner using a cutting torch on equipment. The fire spread to about an acre and burned some old cars and wood. Fire crews from Central Fire, Ririe Fire, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded.

With the new Space Exhibit opening at the Museum of Idaho, there is a guest in town who works with NASA. “One of the missions of NASA, besides to areonauctics and astronautics the two other things written in our charters, we have to help the economic competitive of the United States and train the next

Until recently, there were only 15 Mueller’s grey gibbons living in zoos across the United States. The Idaho Falls Zoo recently announced the birth of the 16th. Mother Shannon and father Sterling became first-time parents on April 30, 2017 to a little boy who was named Sid by zoo staff. Sid will not be on

City and county leaders in Bannock County are celebrating some good news Thursday. Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England and Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad took to Facebook to share the news Thursday afternoon. “Mayor Blad and I just came from an ITD meeting where we got some really exciting news we want to share with the community,”

The Latest on removing Yellowstone region grizzly bears from federal protections: ___ 4:15 p.m. Wyoming, Montana and Idaho officials say they won’t declare open season on grizzly bears once federal Endangered Species Act protections are lifted for the bruins in the Yellowstone National Park region. The three states that will take over jurisdiction of Yellowstone-area

On Tuesday, a couple off of Black Rock Road in Pocatello spotted a young mountain lion in their backyard. Reporter Erin O’Shaughnessy headed to the Idaho Fish and Game Office in Pocatello to see just how common it is for mountain lions to wander into city limits. According to Jennifer Jackson, the Regional Conservation Educator

The city of Ammon has been recognized by the Association of Idaho Cities for having “the best economic and community development project” for an Idaho city in 2017. The honor was awarded during the association’s annual banquet in Boise Thursday. Projects were evaluated based on their impact on improving the quality of life, solving a

Temperatures will be very comfortable for the next two days and northwesterly flow will bring cooler and dryer air into the region. Light winds are also expected for today and tomorrow. Little to no chance for showers/thunderstorms through the weekend. However, there is a warming trend on the horizon from Sun-Tue, with the warmest day

Making your way through the airport could sometimes be hectic on its own. On Thursday, the National Federation of the Blind saw what the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is doing to make traveling for the visually impaired a little easier. “We’re looking for, as far as considerations for the blind, is accessibility to the different

The Idaho Fish and Game Department and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are applauding a Department of Interior decision to officially delist the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear from endangered species protection, but caution sportsmen not to expect any immediate hunting opportunities. In a statement, Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore called delisting a conservation success. But,

The Idaho Transportation Board unanimously approved a resolution that allows the Idaho Transportation Department to move forward with an agreement to develop a public private partnership to build the Northgate (Siphon Road) Interchange in Bannock County. The overall project will connect parts of north Pocatello and Chubbuck to Interstate 15 near Siphon Road. Under the

Temperatures near normal are expected for the next few days, as northwesterly flow will bring cooler and dryer air into the region. Light winds are also expected for today and tomorrow. Little to no chance for showers/thunderstorms through the weekend. However, there is a warming trend on the horizon from Sun-Tue. Friday: Sunny with highs

The Wyoming congressional delegation is pleased with the Department of Interior’s announcement Thursday that the Yellowstone grizzly bear will be de-listed from the Endangered Species List by late July. The delegation released the following statements Thursday. “I am pleased to see the administration recognizing the recovered status of the grizzly bear in the Yellowstone area,”

Rocky Mountain Power officials want to dispel a few common myths about cooling off that will help you save money on your bill. Myth: Leaving the AC running when you are away saves energyIt takes a lot of energy to cool down a sweltering house, but it is definitely a waste of money and electricity

The Idaho Transportation Department released a free mobile app to help you plan ahead during ongoing construction on Interstate 15 in eastern Idaho. The app shows current travel times on I-15 between Utah and Montana, U.S. 91 from Chubbuck to Idaho Falls and U.S. 20 from Idaho Falls to West Yellowstone. The App also provides

The 67-year-old driver of a school bus involved in a rollover crash that injured more than a dozen junior high students in April has been charged with misdemeanor reckless driving. The Times-News reports Richard Mecham was charged Monday in 5th District court. Officials say Mecham on April 18 drove off the right shoulder, overcorrected and

Boise businessman and school board member Anthony Joseph “A.J.” Balukoff says he’s considering once again running as a Democrat for governor in 2018. Balukoff told The Associated Press Thursday that he’s hoping to make a final decision this fall. Balukoff lost to Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter in 2014. It was the first time Balukoff had

A grizzly bear spotted three weeks ago in Wyoming with an animal trap clamped onto its front paw has wildlife advocates concerned. The grizzly in the grip of the steel spring-loaded trap was seen in late May traversing a large snowfield in Teton County. The Humane Society of the United States and Jackson-based Wyoming Untrapped

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso has issued a statement in support of the just-released Senate Health Care draft bill. Barrasso was among the lawmakers who drafted the bill. “After seven years of disruption and disappointment, it’s urgent that we act now to replace Obamacare with a new law that finally puts patients first and begins to

More than 500 people turned out to honor siblings Eric and Lauren Neibaur on Wednesday night. The brother and sister were among three people killed in a head-on collision Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on Highway 30 near McAmmon. Eric Neibaur was 15 years old and a member of the Century High School football team.

Temperatures near normal are expected for the next few days, as northwesterly flow will bring cooler and dryer air into the region. Light winds are also expected for today and tomorrow. Little to no chance for showers/thunderstorms through the weekend. However, there is a warming trend on the horizon from Sun-Tue. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with

“Mary Poppins” is a popular musical a lot of people want to see. But a warning – if you Google where to get tickets for this Sounds Summer Musical production, it may take you to a ticket reseller site that sells the tickets for more than $200. If you go to the Idaho Falls Arts

A piece of Idaho Falls history is calling it quits after 70 years of providing family fun. The Motor-Vu Drive-in theater will not open for the 2017 season. “It’s just too bad. It is just really disappointing to us,” Marcia Leonard, owner of the theaters, said. Since 1947, the drive-in has shown countless films, and

In one corner, weighing-in at 300 pounds, is the base of one of 10 pinnacles waiting to be put back up on Brady Chapel. In the other corner, well, is more of the same. In several pieces, are the carved segments that will eventually make-up those pinnacles that will finally help the Pocatello Historic Preservation

Utah lawmakers who passed the strictest DUI threshold in the country got an earful Wednesday from restaurant and tourism groups who oppose the 0.05 percent blood alcohol limit and say it will hurt the state’s hospitality industry. Restaurant and tourism officials told a panel of state lawmakers Wednesday afternoon that they made a mistake passing

Summertime is almost here and that means people are firing up the grills and heading to the pool. However, there are certain diseases that tend to pop up in the summer months. Below are a few things to watch out for this summer. Southeastern Idaho Public Health said they see an influx of Cryptosporidium in

ISU Credit Union paid off Bonneville and Idaho Falls School District’s total unpaid school lunch balances. Credit union officials said Bonneville’s outstanding balance was $1,035, and Idaho Falls’s outstanding balance was $1,963.50. Representatives from the credit union presented the check for District #93 to the School Board on June 14 at their monthly meeting. President

Boise officials say they are closing several popular city ponds after finding high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. According to the city, Boise public works employees discovered the bacteria at Quinn’s Pond and all ponds at Esther Simplot Park during a routine weekly test. As of Wednesday, Central District Health has not

A new scam is targeting elderly people in Bonneville County. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is hearing from multiple victims complaining about a caller who claims to be a Detective or officer from the department. They are attempting to entice victims to obtain a money card and hand it over to the “officer”. The Sheriff’s

Animal activists in Eastern Idaho want harsher punishments for people charged with crimes of animal cruelty. “We want to see a few more higher ranked charges for individuals that do things like the acts that we have seen in the paper and in the news recently, said Kristin Sanger, executive director of the Snake River

Police in Idaho are searching nationwide for a man they say should be considered “armed and dangerous” in connection with the shooting deaths of three women in Idaho. Canyon County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Marv Dashiell says 60-year-old Gerald “Mike” Bullinger, formerly of Ogden, Utah, is considered a person of interest in the murders discovered Monday

A weak cold front is exiting the region with lingering threats for thunderstorms in extreme SE Idaho and SW Wyoming. Slightly cooler air is expected for Thursday and Friday. Little to no chance for showers/thunderstorms through the weekend. Tonight: Mostly clear, lows near 50. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the high 70’s and low

The William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex is the new name for an Idaho State University campus facility formerly known as RISE, the Research and Innovation in Science and Engineering Complex. Approval to change the name was granted during the state board’s June meeting. ISU officials said the newly

Convicted murderer Randy L. McKinney,44, has lost his latest appeal of his sentence to the Idaho Supreme Court. McKinney was found guilty of first-degree murder by a Butte County jury in November 1981. He was charged with the April 1981 shooting death of Robert Bishop, Jr. In March 1982, the district court sentenced McKinney to

Residents outside Yellowstone National Park are opposing plans to start seaplane tours of the park and surrounding area this summer. Yellowstone Seaplanes has applied for a permit to operate from Montana’s Hebgen Lake just outside Yellowstone’s western boundary. Gallatin County planner Megan Gibson tells the Bozeman Daily Chronicle her department has received about 140 letters

The Aug. 21 total solar eclipse is just a few more than 60 days away. Several cities across Idaho and Western Wyoming will be directly in the path, or near the path, of the eclipse. Those cities will all see effects from the eclipse. One of those cities is Pocatello. So the city is prepping

The trial has started for an 80-year-old Indiana man accused of punching a police officer who stopped him from approaching kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart with a knife at a book-signing. The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports the judge on Tuesday warned Claude Hudson about his conduct in court, including raising his voice and giving a rambling

Construction workers in northwest Wyoming have uncovered a buried box of hand grenades. Teton County Sgt. Todd Stanyon says one grenade detonated when the box was found about 2 p.m. Tuesday near the Jackson Hole Gun Club but no one was injured. Stanyon tells the Jackson Hole New & Guide the box was buried a

A weak cold front is exiting the region with lingering threats for thunderstorms in extreme SE Idaho and SW Wyoming for Wednesday. Slightly cooler air is expected for Wednesday with noticeably cooler air arriving for late week. Little to no chance for showers/thunderstorms through the weekend. Today: Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 80s.

The total solar eclipse that is two months away is getting the whole state in motion. Area agencies took the time Tuesday morning to discuss with the state’s Office of Emergency Management about possible issues that could come with the large crowds expected to show up to witness the rare astronomical event. The Office of

Scattered thunderstorms tonight with gusty winds. A cold front is exiting the region with lingering threats for thunderstorms in extreme SE Idaho and SW Wyoming for Wednesday. Slightly cooler air is expected for Wednesday with noticeably cooler air arriving for late week. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 80s. Scattered thunderstorms for SE

An Idaho mom has been charged after she allegedly hit her daughter with a car before the teen had a diabetic episode. The Times-News reports 42-year-old Dana Strickland of Twin Falls was charged with aggravated battery Monday. Court documents say several people saw as Strickland hit her daughter and then peeled out of a front

The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed charges on Friday, June 16 against three juveniles in connection to the Rose Hill Cemetery vandalism case. The county said each juvenile was charged with felony malicious injury to property for a series of crimes of malicious injury to property causing damage over $1,000. In Idaho, juvenile cases

Agents with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation will take over a missing persons case at the request of the Casper Police Department. The Casper Star-Tribune reports Division of Criminal Investigation Deputy Director of Operations Frosty Williams said Monday the statewide law enforcement agency agreed to take the case of Kristi Richardson after Interim Police

Idaho is starting what officials say is the state’s first ever audit of natural gas and oil wells on state lands to make sure the state is getting its fair cut of royalty payments. Idaho Department of Lands officials told Idaho Land Board members Tuesday that the audit on three wells on state endowment lands

The National Elk Refuge and Jackson Hole Community Pathways announced a tentative reopening date of Thursday, June 22 for the North Highway 89 Pathway north of Jackson. The pathway was closed after recent flooding affected a portion of the trail. US Fish & Wildlife Service said despite nearly two weeks of being submerged in muddy

The Bureau of Land Management said investigators determined the June 8 Gap Fire was caused by shooters illegally using exploding targets. The Gap Fire ultimately burned 486 acres. BLM said the conditions for a wildfire aligned perfectly the day of the Gap Fire, and the potential of exploding targets to start wildfires is why the

The United States Postal Service released a first-of-a-kind stamp today, June 20, that transforms from an image of the eclipse to the Moon from the heat of your finger. The back of the stamp pane shows the eclipse path from Oregon to South Carolina. USPS officials said they’re issuing the stamp to celebrate the August

Wyoming’s unemployment rate has fallen to 4.1 percent. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the rate in May was down from April’s 4.3 percent. The agency noted that Wyoming’s labor force decreased by about 3,000 individuals from a year ago, suggesting that the decline was at least partially related to unemployed individuals leaving the

A portrait of President Donald Trump will be hanging once again in the Jackson Town Hall in northwest Wyoming. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the Jackson Town Council voted 3-2 Monday for a resolution directing that portraits of the U.S. president and the Wyoming governor be hung in the Town Hall. The action

A northwest front slides in today along with some moisture from the south, resulting in an excellent chance for thunderstorms. Most of these thunderstorms will favor mountain locations. Some storms will drift over the valleys as well, with the best chance being north of Rexburg towards the Divide. Comfortable temperatures for the remainder of the

It is starting to feel like summer and that means it is time to break out the sunscreen and flip flops. Some places will even see temperatures reach the 90’s this week, meaning it is extra important to stay hydrated. Below are a few ways to “Beat the Heat” in Pocatello. The Ross Park Aquatic

The Gros Ventre and the Moose-Wilson Roads have been affected by the recent precipitation, as well as continued snow melt due to warmer temperatures. Park officials said crews repaired a culvert on the Moose-Wilson Road, and the road is open. Officials said an alternating one-lane of traffic will continue on the Gros Ventre Road as

A SUV crossed the center line of a highway in south-central Wyoming and collided with a pickup truck, killing four members of a Colorado family and another person. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said Monday the accident occurred about 2:50 p.m. Friday on Wyoming 789, 22 miles north of Baggs. The patrol says a northbound 2010

A northwest front slides in for Tuesday, along with some moisture from the south, there is an excellent chance for thunderstorms. Most of these thunderstorms will favor mountain locations. Some storms may drift over the valleys as well, with the best chance being north of Rexburg towards the Divide. Comfortable temperatures for the remainder of

A pet squirrel that gained fame by thwarting a home burglary in Idaho has returned to the wild. Adam Pearl says Joey climbed onto his shoulder for an affectionate goodbye earlier this month, then scampered up a backyard apple tree at his Meridian home and hasn’t been seen since. Pearl says Joey was so young

The former director of President Donald Trump’s election campaign in Idaho says he is seriously considering running for the state’s open U.S. House seat. Layne Bangerter told The Associated Press Monday that he’s weighing several options – including a possible appointment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture – but running for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District

Yellowstone National Park officials are installing moveable barriers in front of boat launches in an attempt to prevent invasive species found in Montana from spreading to the park. Invasive mussel larvae have been found in Montana’s Tiber Reservoir and are suspected in Canyon Ferry Reservoir. They can spread quickly, clogging pipes, displacing native species and

An active shooter was reported on the campus of Harford Community College Saturday afternoon, according to a post on the school’s Facebook page. Those on campus were advised to shelter in place. This is a breaking news situation. More information will be released as it is available.

The Idaho State Board of Education has new elected officers to serve for the next year, including a new president. Dr. Linda Clark will serve as president, Debbie Critchfield will serve as vice president and Dr. David Hill will serve as secretary. The board announced the moves Friday. Clark was first appointed to the board

The Bureau of Land Management is reminding anyone who enjoys Eastern Idaho’s public lands to properly dispose of garbage. “It is a big problem,” Outdoor Recreation Planner, Monica Zimmerman said. The BLM says the amount of trash being dumped on public lands is overwhelming. Since 2000, the BLM said it has documented, investigated or ticketed

A Rexburg 2-year-old went to great heights to make a name for herself in Eastern Idaho. On Saturday, Paige Ririe climbed a 150-foot Madison Fire Department firetruck ladder at the Taylor Chevrolet Car Show. “I stood in line with her, thinking she’d eventually back out,” Paige’s mother, Kathryn, wrote in an email to KIFI/KIDK. “Nope!

A ridge of high pressure is building over the region for Monday, driving up temperatures into the 80s today and 90s tomorrow. However, as the ridge moves off to the east and breaks down tomorrow, there is an excellent chance for mountain thunderstorms tomorrow. Some of these may drift over the valleys as well, with

UPDATE 11:18 p.m.: Teen siblings and a 70-year-old Nampa man have been identified as those involved in a fatal head-on crash outside of McCammon Sunday afternoon. Idaho State Police said Eric Neibaur, 15, was westbound on Highway 30 in a Chevy pickup when he crossed the center line and hit a Chevy Suburban driven by

It will be mostly clear on Sunday and Monday. There is a slight risk for some mountain thunderstorms on Tuesday. Warmer temperatures will contribute to higher elevation snow melt. Some local increase in water and streams is expected. Monday & Tuesday: Sunny in the Snake River Plain with highs near 90. Wednesday: Sunny, with highs

UPDATE 9:01 a.m.: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says a 47-year-old man has been found alive after falling into the Snake River at South Tourist Park Saturday evening. “He was apparently able to get out of the water on his own downstream from where he went in despite a lack of some physical abilities,” a

The Desert Eagles Flying Club is giving everyone a chance to shoot paintball guns at moving model airplanes. And it’s all for a good cause. Saturday, June 24, the club is holding their annual open house. But this year, for the first time, the open house will be a fundraiser. The fundraiser is for the

High pressure returns for Sunday and the workweek, with highs approaching 90°. We’ll have a slight risk for some mountain thunderstorms on Tuesday. The flood warning for the Snake River continues at Blackfoot. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with highs into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Monday & Tuesday: Sunny in the Snake River Plain with

Police and fire crews from Jefferson and Bonneville Counties, Idaho State Police, as well as Rigby Police Department, responded to a car accident on State Highway 48 in Rigby Friday evening. ISP said the accident happened about 9:05 p.m. near Pioneer Cemetery on 300 North. Idaho State Police say three vehicles were involved, which were

Grain engulfment causes four to five deaths every year in the United States. On Friday, there was a training for both employees and emergency crews on how to rescue people trapped in grain. It was part of safety days at Thresher Artisan Wheat in Idaho Falls. Thresher Wheat invited local fire departments from Idaho Falls,

Former BYU guard Kyle Collinsworth held his first ever basketball camp at Rigby High School this week where he taught kids about more than just fundamentals.

Idaho Falls Police arrested a man for aggravated assault in the 3600 block of East Elswood. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a house in that area to assist Child Protective Services with the removal of a child because of poor living conditions. The sheriff’s office said during that process Adrian

As things start to warm up, more people are starting to leave their car windows down. Unfortunately, this makes breaking into cars easier. “It is just this time of the year as the sun comes up, everybody is doing their thing by rolling their windows down and sticking their elbows out the window, it is

Authorities arrested Chirstopher Griffin after they found him with a Molotov cocktail firebomb – the same type of explosive that exploded outside the Bannock County Courthouse on Wednesday. The Bannock County Sheriff’s office said when they looked at camera footage, it looked like the Molotov firebomb exploded in Griffin’s hand outside the courthouse. Investigators discovered

Our very own news anchor Karole Honas will be honored by the University of Idaho Alumni Association for her achievements and service to the university at the Idaho Falls Silver and Gold Brunch on Saturday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls. Honas from the class of ’77 has

A Bonneville County bridge traveled by thousands every day is getting the ranking of Idaho’s most “structurally deficient” bridge. According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the 17th Street bridge over Sand Creek in Ammon is the worst bridge in the Gem State. The city of Ammon says the bridge has a 52

We’ll look for some lingering showers to start off Saturday, with drier warmer weather returning in time for Father’s Day. High pressure returns for Sunday and the workweek, with highs approaching 90°. We’ll have a slight risk for some mountain thunderstorms this Tuesday. Saturday: Partly cloudy with a morning risk of showers. Clearing throughout the

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is warning boaters, rafters, and other river recreationists to watch out for dangerous, floating, woody debris in the lower Columbia River and Snake River. Because of high spring flows, an unusually large amount of floating wood has accumulated. The corps said that could range in size from small