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 called an Evangelical-Mormon Conversation. The evening started with local talent engaging the audience in song and dance. Brad Wilcox, a BYU professor, and Steve Crane, a pastor with Eagle Christian

Federal officials are requesting a 20-year extension involving the storage at an Idaho facility of reactor core debris from the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. The U.S. Department of Energy in a document made public Friday is asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew a license for the storage to

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 of Idaho Falls is hoping to get done by the end of this month. “It’s really kind of three projects in one, really. Safety improvements along 25th East, intersection

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 education finance by the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy. The report also found that state funding has declined, relative to the cost of providing higher education, over the

Pocatello Police arrested Levi James Shoemaker,36, on charges of burglary and possession of a controlled substance at around 6:38 p.m. Thursday. Detectives were investigating two separate garage burglaries Thursday when they found Shoemaker at 1500 S. 2nd Street in possession of some of the items that were reported stolen. After his arrest, police said they

A cold front is moving through, dropping temps and ushering in scattered showers and thunderstorms. This slow moving system will bring in clouds and a chance of rain for the region through the weekend and into the start of the next work week. Most of the showers will take a pause for Saturday and pick

Check out highlights from day four of the Idaho High School State Rodeo. For final results check http://ihsraidaho.com/state-finals.html.

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 Fire Marshal Earle Giles said the excavator was working on a water line on Depot Street and struck an overhead power line. The energized line fell on two parked

A cold front is moving through, dropping temps and ushering in scattered showers and thunderstorms. This slow moving system will bring in clouds and a chance of rain for the region through the weekend and into the start of the next work week. Most of the showers will take a pause for Saturday and pick

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. Members of the Christ Community Church have put together an event at the Civic Auditorium where two well known speakers from each religion will have a civil conversation about their

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 State University to listen to Governor Otter speak about everything from education to the high snow pack levels in Idaho. Governor Otter also talked about the upcoming election. “I’m supporting

Snowmelt, washouts and spring runoff have created several road and trail failures across the Bridger Teton National Forest. “Access is an important aspect of the Forest Service mission, and right now we are triaging what areas to address first,” said Forest Supervisor Tricia O’Connor. “Typically during this time of year we are blading and grading

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. Idaho State Police said Tendoy was driving a 1999 Ford Ranger westbound on the Frontage Road. The pickup went off the left shoulder of the road, lost control

A Rexburg man faces misdemeanor charges after police found dogs locked inside a vehicle Wednesday. According to police reports, 44-year-old Joseph Russell Hill was charged after dogs were reported to be left alone in his vehicle. Police said outside air temperatures were 96 degrees and were believed to be between 115 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit

Idaho economists say state revenues didn’t spike during the first month of collecting online sales tax on internet purchases from Amazon. Earlier this year, the giant e-commerce company announced it had struck a deal with the Idaho State Tax Commission to begin collecting sales tax from Amazon shoppers in Idaho. This prompted several state lawmakers

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is ordering a review of federal efforts to conserve the imperiled sage grouse to ensure that officials in 11 Western states where the bird lives are fully consulted. Zinke says that while the federal government has a responsibility under the Endangered Species Act to protect the ground-dwelling bird, “we also have

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 killed along with her son in a suburban Utah shooting that also injured two other children says she was a dedicated mother who liked to work

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 Service has posted flood warnings for the rivers in Fremont, Big Horn, Park, Sublette and Lincoln counties. In Fremont County, moderate flooding is occurring along the Wind River from Dubois

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 tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to the department’s property. KIFI/KIDK talked to the school’s drama teacher about how heartbreaking this was to him and his students. “It’s

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 system will bring in clouds and a chance of rain for the region through the weekend and into the start of the next work week. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a

Check out some of the highlights from today’s action. For more results visit http://ihsraidaho.com/state-finals.html.

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 Pocatello/Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce as a way to thank law enforcement for all they do for the community. All law enforcement were invited, including the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office,

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 horse yearlings. Wednesday was selection day where the kids could select which yearling they want to take home and train. BLM has been doing this program in Eastern Idaho

The pre-event for Pocatello Pride kicks off on June 22nd. The annual event brings the community together and celebrates the LGBT community. However, some community members expressed concerns that the event only caters to a certain group of people, anyone who is over 21. The pre and post Pocatello Pride events are held at Club

A hiker who was reported missing near West Yellowstone in southern Montana has been found dead. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports searchers found the body of 42-year-old Mike Petersen on Tuesday. They had been looking for the Bismarck, North Dakota man since Sunday night after he did not return to a designated rendezvous point. Petersen

The City of Ammon announced SumoFiber will be joining its fiber optic infrastructure utility. SumoFiber services will include Internet, phone and TV and will be available to Ammon fiber residents in early July. The overall number of providers available in the Ammon fiber system is now 6 and the residential portal providers is 3. For

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 system will bring in clouds and a chance of rain for the region through the weekend and into the start of the next work week. Thursday: Mostly sunny,

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 crash along a canal. Steve Howser, the general manager of The Aberdeen -Springfield Canal Company near Pocatello, said one of his workers was driving along the canal Sunday

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is moving. The Chamber’s Visitor Information Center on North Capital will be closed Friday while staff moves the center to its new location at 355 River Parkway. Chamber offices will move as soon as space is remodeled for them. CEO Chip Schwarze said the move is intended to

Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna says he will not run for the open House seat in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District. Luna announced Wednesday that he will continue to focus on education rather than run for Congress. Luna had previously stated he was seriously considering running for seat after U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador decided

The National Elk Refuge and Jackson Hole Community Pathways have temporarily closed about 500 yards of the multi-use North Highway 89 pathway north of Jackson. High, fast-moving water in the Gros Ventre River has flooded the northwest corner of the refuge near Highway 89/191. A portion of the pathway adjoining the refuge land is now

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 Tuesday night. It is considered a total loss. The Central Fire District said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. It was initially reported as a kitchen

The Bonneville School Board will host the first of two public meetings Wednesday to discuss the district’s next building project. The board is considering putting that proposal on the August ballot. There are three basic options being considered. The first is to build a new middle school with a core of 1,500 students. That would

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) predicts eastern Idaho streamflows are projected to be at 150 to 250 percent of average in June and July. In the Clearwater and Panhandle regions, streams are expected to run at 100 to 125 percent of average. The predictions are subject to variables, including future weather conditions, uncertainty in

Record demand for gasoline could push higher prices this summer, according to the Idaho AAA. The organization said American drivers used a record 413 million gallons of fuel per day during the week that ended May 26. The first three weeks of June usually foretell the level of demand for the summer. “Nationwide, we’re currently

The Wyoming Department of Health is reporting a significant increase in salmonella cases that are linked to contact with baby poultry. Six cases involving live poultry and residents of Fremont, Natrona, Goshen, Laramie and Converse counties have been reported so far in 2017. Only one Wyoming case was reported in all of 2016, four in

Drones are just about everywhere these days from law enforcement- using them for search and rescue efforts, journalists gathering video, and even people at home using it for entertainment. The Department of Energy (DOE) is also getting in on the trend to use them for future research projects. Matthew Balderree with Idaho National Laboratory says

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 18 years old. “I was very mature at 16,” said LaVera. The pair celebrated their 70th anniversary Tuesday, and they say they’re still just in love

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 trend will occur into the weekend as a large area of low pressure moves into the region. This slow moving system will bring in clouds and a chance of

In 1896, the infamou outlaw Butch Cassidy and his “Wild Bunch” robbed the Bank of Montpelier. The Bank of Montpelier is the last standing bank Cassidy and his gang are known to have robbed. For three years, the bank has been a Butch Cassidy Museum. Now, a Hollywood star has been added to its sidewalk

Flood warnings have been expanded to the Teton river in Madison and Teton counties, Tuesday evening. Rising river levels Tuesday, prompted the National Weather Service in Pocatello, to issue the warning until Sunday afternoon or possibly longer. * Flood Warning for The Teton River near Driggs. * from late tonight to Sunday afternoon…or until 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 department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit confirmed the child found is a four-year old United States citizen. An investigation revealed the boy’s biological mother, 25-year-old Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez, took the

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 reading this on their phones also likely have the television turned on in the background, with at first, the full intention of sitting down to watch it after work. However, a

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 artifacts, including meteorites from Mars and the moon, will be unloaded. One part of the exhibit being unloaded is a cyclotron, which is a centrifuge that will hold three

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 Hole News & Guide reports Spencer is 63 and served on the Pentagon’s Defense Business Board from 2009 to 2015. He previously was an adviser to the chief of naval

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 public schools. The ballot initiative campaign filed Tuesday proposes to raise Utah’s income tax and sales tax to generate $700 million annually. Income tax would rise to 5.5 percent, up

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 joins well over 100 other cities across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Salt Lake and Chicago that have already joined the coalition. The Town Council voted unanimously Monday

The City of Pocatello Water Pollution Control Department plans to begin repairing manholes Tuesday, June 6 along South 5th Avenue from West Katsilometes Road to near the Idaho State Police offices. Crews plan to bring the manhole back to level with the existing roadway to avoid further damage to the road. Northbound traffic will be

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 next three days, Wednesday will be the warmest. Friday looks to be a transition day, as a large area of low pressure will move into the area

Dozens of people gathered in downtown Idaho Falls Monday morning with one message: don’t take away Medicaid from Idahoans. The group “Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities” hosted the march and rally in an effort to get attention from Representative Mike Simpson and Senator Mike Crapo. In a press release, Debra Parsons, Chair of the Idaho

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 the suspects gave an officer a false name, which raised suspicion. The officer discovered the suspect to be James Alan Cloninger, 27, who was a wanted fugitive in Oregon, Alaska, and

Conservationists are worried an elk-feeding operation near a Wyoming river is allowing a deadly wildlife disease to spread. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports conservationists filed a lawsuit Monday against the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s decision to allow the state to gather the animals at the Alkali Feedground by giving them elk hay. The conservationists

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 next three days, Wednesday will be the warmest. Friday looks to be a transition day, as a large area of low pressure will move into the area

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 was 7 years old at the time playing in his grandmother’s neighborhood. “And we heard over the radio the dam had broke, and as a frightened

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 State Police says 63-year-old Henry Rupp of Aberdeen was driving a 2007 Freightliner southbound around 12:30 p.m. when the drive line on the semi broke and the semi jackknifed. ISP

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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 Department, seized approximately 102 pounds of marijuana Sunday. The task force estimated the street value of the marijuana at approximately $150,000 in bulk form. In smaller quantities, the drugs would have a value approaching $650,000. Minidoka County

Idaho Falls Police are warning door-to-door solicitors to obtain a permit or face the possibility of misdemeanor charges. City ordinances require all solicitors, except people involved in political campaigns or proselytizing, to have a door-to-door sales permit. The one-year permits expire on December 31 of each year and must be visibly worn by all solicitors

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 everything online there are things to watch out for when you’re making a donation. The BBB received more than 100 complaints about crowdfunding sources taking their money wrongfully. The

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 area and remain in place till Friday, bringing very warm temperatures similar to last weekend. Tuesday, Sunny, with a highs into the lower 80’s. Northeast wind 10 mph.

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 passenger numbers have increased by 10 percent or more from the same month in the previous year. For the year, passenger boardings total 30,465. That is up

An interesting sidebar story to the Idaho Falls Temple Rededication was the recent discovery of some historic old home movies. Jay Hildebrandt talked to John Strobel who was surprised what was on one of the 77-year-old films he got transferred to DVD. This suitcase filled with old super 8 millimeter home movies was in John

Major snowmelt is causing minor flooding in low-lying areas of western Wyoming. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for Jackson Hole, the upper Green River Basin and the high country south and west of Cody. Flows on the Snake River are creeping up to flood stage. Forecasters say flood levels could happen sometime

Officials with the Idaho Department of Labor say the state continues to experience pockets of severe nursing shortages while better paying jobs in surrounding states are attracting Idaho’s nursing graduates. According to a recently released report from the department, southwestern Idaho faces the biggest challenge of finding enough nurses because it’s nestled in the state’s

A Ririe pilot walked away safely after his airplane stalled and dropped into the Teton River near the Rexburg Airport Saturday. Rexburg Police said 80-year-old Robert Melendez was flying in from the north to land at the airport at around 10:42 a.m. Saturday. According to reports, the engine quit when he attempted to throttle back.

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 men and women serving proselytizing missions around the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Eric Hawkins said Monday that the online survey isn’t being done because of

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 round of public comment. The public is being asked to rate each design on a scale of one to five, describe why, and explain their connection to the

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 front, most locations in the region will be at or a bit below 80 degrees today. However, a large ridge will build over the area and remain in

A strong cold front will move across Eastern Idaho on Monday morning. This will bring gusty winds and drop temperatures across the region. Lingering showers in the morning are possible, especially along Montana and Wyoming borders. Snowmelt continues to feed into the Lost and Wood River basins. Monday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid

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 cultural events. Youth from all around Eastern Idaho came together to perform several numbers. The cultural event was part of the weekend celebrations for the Idaho Falls LDS temple rededication on Sunday.

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 temperatures for Monday, but conditions should still remain dry. Warm temperatures continue to melt high elevation snow pack. Flood warnings continue for the Big Wood River in Hailey, the Bear

To watch the Idaho Falls Temple Cultural Celebration you can click here at https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/idaho-falls-temple-cultural-celebration/2017/06?lang=7eng The Cultural Celebration can also be seen at area LDS Stake Centers throughout eastern Idaho. More than 12,000 teens from around eastern Idaho are participating in the celebration being held at Holt Arena in Pocatello. The celebration will begin at 7

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the list of general authorities that will attend the Cultural Celebration and the Idaho Falls Temple dedication. President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Elder Richard J. Maynes, Presidency of the

Watch the Idaho Falls Temple Cultural Celebration Saturday at https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/idaho-falls-temple-cultural-celebration/2017/06?lang=eng It’s one of the largest cultural celebrations ever. And it’s coming to Holt Arena in Pocatello. Thousands of youth from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are putting on a cultural event Saturday night. The cultural event is part of the weekend celebrations

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus have been found in Bannock County. The positive mosquitoes were the first detected in Idaho this year. The insects were collected by the Bannock County Mosquito Abatement District. Health officials are reminding people to take precautions to “fight the bite”. West

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 Snake River Animal Shelter is launching the Halo Fund to help educate the proper treatment of animals. The fund is named after a local family’s pet that was shot

Skyline High School put on a “One Town, One Love” Unity Ceremony Friday morning by launching balloons to celebrate life. This was also to thank the community for its support after the deaths of two Skyline students in a car accident last month. “I think it definitely brings the community together. Throughout the week, I’ve

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 School in Ammon was caught Thursday putting pepper extract sauce, which is similar to pepper spray, on door handles and bathroom stalls. Some students who came in contact with the sauce

Crews will resume critical maintenance and safety repairs to bridges on U.S. 20 between Idaho Falls and Ashton Monday, June 5. The Idaho Transportation Department says repairs are funded by $1.1 million in new transportation revenue from last year’s general-fund surplus. ITD says starting at the Texas Slough bridges south of Thornton, the speed limit

The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing flows in the upper Snake River below Palisades and Jackson Lake dams. Officials say these increases are necessary due to rapidly changing weather and runoff conditions. Palisades Dam released 6,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) Thursday and Friday, and an additional 3,000 cfs will be discharged Saturday, June 3

Bonneville County is seeking a substantial increase in the amount of money the city of Idaho Falls pays for Magistrate Court services. Direct costs have not been adjusted since 2013. This year, Idaho Falls will pay $400,000 for court services. But, beginning with Fiscal Year 17-18, the county wants to increase the city’s contribution to

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 trough will drop temperatures for Monday, but conditions should still remain dry. Long term models suggest another ridge building for mid-week. Flooding concerns will but a substantial issue with

Kevin Richert, Idaho Education News – This week’s K-12 headlines: After the snow, hundreds of school days melted away. Idaho schools made up only a fraction of the classroom days lost to the harsh winter of 2017. The idea of extending the school year was a nonstarter — for reasons that had little to do

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 aeration, clarification, digestion, disinfection, conveyance, and preliminary treatment, and a new sewer intercept line. The funding comes from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s revolving loan fund. The fund is capitalized by

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 will step aside to make room for hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in eastern Idaho fro the full solar eclipse. The closure will affect all four ISU campuses. Classes

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 said the driver, subsequently identified as Elise Larou Metz, 25, ran away from the crash. She was found by officers a short distance away at 1107 S. 5th.

The USDA and Department of Interior are predicting 2017 will be “another challenging year” for firefighting teams. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke were at the National Incident Fire Command Center in Boise Friday for a briefing on the upcoming season. In a joint statement, the secretaries promised they “will improve the

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 ground search after using a drone aircraft to look for 39-year-old Patrick Michael Combs of Inkom, Idaho. The Northern Wyoming Daily News reports Combs was last seen driving a

Wyoming’s Republican congressional delegation is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. Sen. Mike Enzi says the Obama administration’s decision to join the agreement without any consultation from Congress was disingenuous and irresponsible. Enzi says the agreement demanded too much from America while letting others, such as China

The mayor of Salt Lake City says Utah’s capital city will continue to follow the guidelines of the Paris climate change accord despite Republican President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the pact. Mayor Jackie Biskupski, a Democrat, said in a news release Thursday that warming temperatures are threatening the state’s water

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 trough will drop temperatures for Monday, but conditions should still remain dry. Long term models suggest another ridge building for mid-week. Flooding concerns will but a substantial issue with

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 series of payments under a liquid asset transfer agreement. In 2007, BMH became a non-profit organization, rather than a county-operated facility. In an agreement, Bingham County leased the hospital assets

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 officially kick off. The launch party was held at the Mountain View Events Center in Pocatello. Shannon Sudweeks, director of Play Unplugged, said they expected about 500 people to show up,

Flood Warnings continue for portions of central and extreme Southeastern Idaho due to rapid snowmelt. The National Weather Service in Pocatello says, River levels are rising again in the central mountains due to warmer temperatures. Snowmelt flooding issues remain near Valley Creek in the Stanley basin, the Big Wood River near Hailey and Warm Springs,

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 of his campaign. Labrador kicked off his tour on Wednesday, but the next day he was at Melaleuca Headquarters to talk about what he plans to focus on as the

Changes were made to the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. It phased out its involvement in providing low-income and transitional housing. Therefore, the mission no longer owns the Ark or the Ruth House, but it does still provide emergency housing for those in need. “We do still have the City of Refuge, which is our men’s

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. As part of a plea agreement, an additional 20 felony counts were dismissed. Acevedo was arrested last October after the allegations were reported by a family member of

Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight into Friday, but drier weather moves back in for the end of the week. Another ridge of high pressure moves in for the weekend, but not lasting long as another area of low pressure slides in for Sunday. Friday: mostly sunny with highs into the upper 70’s. Saturday, sunny with

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 will be resurfacing seven miles of the interstate between Arimo and McCammon, repairing bridges at the South Inkom Interchange and Rapid Creek Bridge in Inkom and replacing guardrails on both

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 was taken by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center but cannot comment on her condition. The City isn’t releasing the woman’s name, and no other information will be released at this