Month: June 2017

More than 2,000 people packed the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium Thursday night to listen to two men talk about their religious beliefs. The event was…

Federal officials are requesting a 20-year extension involving the storage at an Idaho facility of reactor core debris from the partial meltdown at…

Construction in Idaho Falls is well underway, especially on 17th St. once you get close to the Hitt Rd. intersection. There are three phases the city…

Idaho college students are more likely to graduate with debt than students in almost every other state. That is the finding of a new report on higher…

Pocatello Police arrested Levi James Shoemaker,36, on charges of burglary and possession of a controlled substance at around 6:38 p.m. Thursday.…

A cold front is moving through, dropping temps and ushering in scattered showers and thunderstorms. This slow moving system will bring in clouds and…

Check out highlights from day four of the Idaho High School State Rodeo. For final results check…

An excavation accident at the intersection of Depot and Main Street in Driggs caused a fire at around 10 a.m. Thursday. Teton County Fire and Rescue…

A cold front is moving through, dropping temps and ushering in scattered showers and thunderstorms. This slow moving system will bring in clouds and…

Two of the many groups in Idaho Falls that feel passionate about their faith will have a chance Thursday night to understand each other better.…

On Thursday, Governor Butch Otter was in Pocatello for a mid year state of the state address. Community members bought tickets and headed to Idaho…

Snowmelt, washouts and spring runoff have created several road and trail failures across the Bridger Teton National Forest. “Access is an…

Marc Tendoy, 22, of Fort Hall was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Batiste Road at the Portneuf River, west of Chubbuck at around 8:53 a.m. Thursday.…

A Rexburg man faces misdemeanor charges after police found dogs locked inside a vehicle Wednesday. According to police reports, 44-year-old Joseph…

Idaho economists say state revenues didn’t spike during the first month of collecting online sales tax on internet purchases from Amazon.…

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is ordering a review of federal efforts to conserve the imperiled sage grouse to ensure that officials in 11 Western…

The Latest on a Utah shooting that killed two adults and a child and left two other children injured. 6 p.m. A spokesman for the family of a woman…

Rivers are on the rise in central and western Wyoming from melting mountain snow and some may reach record highs this weekend. The National Weather…

There was another case of vandalism in Idaho Falls. A couple of weeks ago, the Bonneville High School theater storage shed was broken into, costing…

A little cooler today than Wednesday as an area of low pressure nears the Oregon/Washington coast, thus ushering in a cooling trend. This slow moving…

Check out some of the highlights from today’s action. For more results visit…

On Wednesday night, all law enforcement personnel in Bannock County were treated to a BBQ at the Portneuf Wellness Complex. The BBQ was hosted by the…

The Bureau of Land Management is teaming up once again with Eastern Idaho’s 4-H program. BLM and 4-H are working to train and adopt out wild…

The pre-event for Pocatello Pride kicks off on June 22nd. The annual event brings the community together and celebrates the LGBT community. However,…

A hiker who was reported missing near West Yellowstone in southern Montana has been found dead. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports searchers found…

The City of Ammon announced SumoFiber will be joining its fiber optic infrastructure utility. SumoFiber services will include Internet, phone and TV…

Staying hot for Thursday, but a cooling trend will occur into the weekend as a large area of low pressure moves into the region. This slow moving…

Authorities say a stolen pickup was found impaled on 30 feet of guardrail in eastern Idaho, but the driver may have managed to walk away from the…

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is moving. The Chamber’s Visitor Information Center on North Capital will be closed Friday while…

Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna says he will not run for the open House seat in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District. Luna…

The National Elk Refuge and Jackson Hole Community Pathways have temporarily closed about 500 yards of the multi-use North Highway 89 pathway north…

UPDATE: 6-7-17 8:45 a.m. Damage has been estimated at between $800,000 and $900,000 at a house fire at 9138 Outlaw Pass on the South Menan Butte…

The Bonneville School Board will host the first of two public meetings Wednesday to discuss the district’s next building project. The board is…

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) predicts eastern Idaho streamflows are projected to be at 150 to 250 percent of average in June and…

Record demand for gasoline could push higher prices this summer, according to the Idaho AAA. The organization said American drivers used a record 413…

The Wyoming Department of Health is reporting a significant increase in salmonella cases that are linked to contact with baby poultry. Six cases…

Drones are just about everywhere these days from law enforcement- using them for search and rescue efforts, journalists gathering video, and even…

In 1947, Harry Truman was the President of the United States and Elton John was born. n, and Vern and LaVera Tilton got married when they were 16 and…

Today will be the warmest day of the heat wave that has enveloped the region, though tomorrow will be a close second. Beginning tomorrow, a cooling…

In 1896, the infamou outlaw Butch Cassidy and his “Wild Bunch” robbed the Bank of Montpelier. The Bank of Montpelier is the last standing…

Flood warnings have been expanded to the Teton river in Madison and Teton counties, Tuesday evening. Rising river levels Tuesday, prompted the…

The US Consulate in Juarez is working to bring an El Paso boy allegedly abandoned in Juarez by his mother back to the U.S. The police…

It’s probably safe to assume most people are reading this article on their cell phones right now. It’s also probable a number of people…

The Museum of Idaho Exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future started arriving at the museum Tuesday. A total of five semi loads of objects and…

A Wyoming man could be the next U.S. Navy secretary. President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Richard Spencer, of Wilson, for the job. The Jackson…

A powerful group of about 100 Utah business leaders is kicking off a campaign to ask voters to raise taxes to dramatically increase funding for…

The Town of Jackson is joining other cities in the Climate Mayors network in adopting and supporting the goals of the Paris Climate Accord. Jackson…

The City of Pocatello Water Pollution Control Department plans to begin repairing manholes Tuesday, June 6 along South 5th Avenue from West…

A large ridge is building over the area and will remain in place till at least Thursday. Very warm temperatures will ensue, and it looks like of the…

Dozens of people gathered in downtown Idaho Falls Monday morning with one message: don’t take away Medicaid from Idahoans. The group…

Just after 2:30 on Tuesday morning, Pocatello police officers responded to reports of people looking for donations at Fred Meyer. Police said one of…

Conservationists are worried an elk-feeding operation near a Wyoming river is allowing a deadly wildlife disease to spread. The Jackson Hole News…

A large ridge is building over the area and will remain in place till at least Thursday. Very warm temperatures will ensue, and it looks like of the…

June 5th is a historic day in Eastern Idaho. It was this day back in 1976 that the Teton Dam collapsed, sending a wall of water downstream. Shaun Orr…

A jackknifed semi blocked both southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 55 near Inkom for about one and a half hours Monday afternoon. Idaho…

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The Mini-Cassia Drug Task Force, including the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office, Cassia County Sheriff’s Office, and Rupert Police…

Idaho Falls Police are warning door-to-door solicitors to obtain a permit or face the possibility of misdemeanor charges. City ordinances require all…

When tragedy strikes, a common way to help victims out in this digital age is through crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe to raise money but as with…

The cold front that brought cooler air and thunderstorms across the region is moving out of the Gem State. However, a large ridge will build over the…

The Pocatello Regional Airport is reporting an 18 percent increase in passengers in May, compared to May 2016. It is the 15 th month in a row that…

An interesting sidebar story to the Idaho Falls Temple Rededication was the recent discovery of some historic old home movies. Jay Hildebrandt talked…

Major snowmelt is causing minor flooding in low-lying areas of western Wyoming. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for Jackson…

Officials with the Idaho Department of Labor say the state continues to experience pockets of severe nursing shortages while better paying jobs in…

A Ririe pilot walked away safely after his airplane stalled and dropped into the Teton River near the Rexburg Airport Saturday. Rexburg Police said…

The Mormon church for the first time ever is sending out a survey to the religion’s 62,000 missionaries to gauge safety conditions for young…

A special Pocatello committee has narrowed designs for a new city flag from 700 to 6. Now, the Flag Design Ad-Hoc Committee is looking for a final…

The cold front that brought cooler air and thunderstorms across the region is moving out of the Gem State today. Because of the cooler air behind the…

A strong cold front will move across Eastern Idaho on Monday morning. This will bring gusty winds and drop temperatures across the region. Lingering…

Twelve thousand youth from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints packed Holt Arena’s floor Saturday night for one of the largest…

Warmer and drier weather is moving into Eastern Idaho as another ridge of high pressure moves in for the weekend. A weak trough will drop…

To watch the Idaho Falls Temple Cultural Celebration you can click here at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the list of general authorities that will attend the Cultural Celebration and the Idaho…

Watch the Idaho Falls Temple Cultural Celebration Saturday at…

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus have been found in Bannock County. The positive mosquitoes…

There is a new push in the area for the humane treatment of animals. This comes after several incidents of family pets being cruelly treated. The…

Skyline High School put on a “One Town, One Love” Unity Ceremony Friday morning by launching balloons to celebrate life. This was also to…

An end-of-school-year prank at one local high school, sent some students to the office needing treatment. A small group of students at Hillcrest High…

Crews will resume critical maintenance and safety repairs to bridges on U.S. 20 between Idaho Falls and Ashton Monday, June 5. The Idaho…

The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing flows in the upper Snake River below Palisades and Jackson Lake dams. Officials say these increases are…

Bonneville County is seeking a substantial increase in the amount of money the city of Idaho Falls pays for Magistrate Court services. Direct costs…

Warmer and drier weather is moving into Eastern Idaho for the foreseeable future as another ridge of high pressure moves in for the weekend. A weak…

Kevin Richert, Idaho Education News – This week’s K-12 headlines: After the snow, hundreds of school days melted away. Idaho schools made…

The city of Blackfoot has received an $11,248,570 low-interest loan to repair and replace part of its wastewater system. The project will include…

Up against a rare, historic and busy day, Idaho State University has canceled the first day of fall classwork on Monday, August 21. The university…

A Pocatello woman was arrested at around 2:05 a.m. Friday after her car crashed into a home in the 1500 block of South 2nd Avenue. Pocatello Police…

The USDA and Department of Interior are predicting 2017 will be “another challenging year” for firefighting teams. USDA Secretary Sonny…

Authorities are searching for an Idaho man missing for two years after they found his truck abandoned in a ditch in western Wyoming. They planned a…

Wyoming’s Republican congressional delegation is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate…

The mayor of Salt Lake City says Utah’s capital city will continue to follow the guidelines of the Paris climate change accord despite…

Warmer and drier weather is moving into Eastern Idaho for the foreseeable future as another ridge of high pressure moves in for the weekend. A weak…

On Thursday, Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot presented a check for nearly half a million dollars to Bingham County. The check was part of a…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck area first announced its plans to run a Play Unplugged program in February. On Thursday, the program held a launch party to…

Flood Warnings continue for portions of central and extreme Southeastern Idaho due to rapid snowmelt. The National Weather Service in Pocatello says,…

Idaho congressman Raul Labrador is making a run for the governor’s seat. He made a stop in Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon to announce the start…

Changes were made to the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. It phased out its involvement in providing low-income and transitional housing. Therefore, the…

Oscar Ramirez Acevedo of Bingham County was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to one count of lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16.…

Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight into Friday, but drier weather moves back in for the end of the week. Another ridge of high pressure…

A series of maintenance projects are scheduled to begin Monday, June 5 on the 30 mile stretch of Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Arimo. Workers…

UPDATE: June 1, 12:20 p.m. The Idaho Falls Police Department confirmed the Guns-N-Gear shooting on May 31 was self-inflicted. Police say the woman…