Month: July 2017

A Buick ends up in a ditch on 45th East, south of Sunnyside Road in Ammon. Deputies said the car ran over an irrigation pump in the ditch, and they are keeping people away from the area due to possible electricity from the irrigation pump. Paramedics attended to the woman driving the car, and deputies

A car slid off the road and ended up in a ditch east of the cemetery on Sunnyside Road Monday afternoon. Officials said one person was in the car and was sent to the hospital via ambulance. Police are waving traffic through. Follow Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 for updates.

CORRECTION, 8:12pm: The semi-trucks were hauling honey and not bees. Tom Browning of Browning’s Honey said they lost several thousand pounds of honey. ———- ORIGINAL STORY: Bingham County deputies were trusting beekeepers to help clean up an accident involving two semi-trucks on U.S. Highway 26 Monday. The accident occurred near mile post 294 on the

Members of the Idaho Falls community gathered on the Snake River pier Monday night to rally against hate. “We will not stand for it in our community,” the Rev. Lyn Lyn Stangland Cameron, of the Unitarian Universalist Church, said. About six dozen people held signs promoting justice for all and sang songs of love and

Eastern Idaho law enforcement agencies are addressing carbon monoxide fears in Ford Explorer police vehicles after several complaints of officers becoming sick on the job. “The Idaho Falls Police Department has been notified of the recall on the 2011-2017 Ford Explorers and is working with the city garage and with the dealers to get replacement

Starting Saturday Idahoans will have to enter an area code to call other people in the state when a new area code is launched statewide. “It’s because of an influx of people,” Francisco Ibarra, assistant manager of Lend Me An Ear said. Anyone who gets a new phone number after Sept. 5 will be assigned

For the first time during the whole trial, Martin Edmo Ish was allowed to make a statement before the sentencing came down. “I’m sorry, mom,” Ish said after thanking his family and attorneys, maintaining his claim of innocence in the 2009 beating death of Eugene Lorne Red Elk in front of Duffy’s Bar. In April,

A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after suffering life-threatening burns on nearly half of his body. The boy’s aunt, Jorelle McClellan, tells the Idaho Statesman Braxton Bigelow was injured during a lawnmower fire at his Rigby home in northeast Idaho last Monday. He is being treated at the University of Utah Burn Center. McClellan

A few thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday for far Eastern Idaho and Wyoming. However, a strong ridge of high pressure is overhead, keeping dry air in place, keeping out the thunderstorms for most of us for this workweek. The ridge breaks down this weekend, allowing for scattered storms and slightly cooler conditions moving into next week

Idaho’s health insurers say they’re asking for steep rate hikes for coverage next year because of uncertainty from the federal government. On average, rates among the four insurers that sell plans on the Idaho-based health exchange are proposed to go up 38 percent. However, SelectHealth of Idaho is seeking the highest overall rate increase with

For the second time in a decade, the U.S. government has removed grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region from the threatened species list. It will be up to the courts again to decide whether they stay off the list. The decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove federal protections from the approximately

A 60-year-old man has died after falling from a raft while fishing on the Snake River in northwestern Wyoming. Teton County Sheriff’s Lt. Matt Carr tells the Jackson Hole News & Guide the man was not wearing a life jacket when he fell into the water Sunday afternoon between Wilson and South Park – a

Officials with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game say they have shot and killed a mountain lion in south-central Idaho. The agency announced Monday the female big cat was one of two mountain lions that had killed several domestic cats and a dog in the past week near Oakley. Fish and Game officers have

Of Idaho’s roughly 8,000 inmates, four have a dubious distinction: Ethan Windom, Sarah Johnson, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper were each sentenced as teens to life in prison without parole for murder. But a series of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings is calling into question whether fixed life sentences are unconstitutionally cruel and unusual when

Grand Teton National Park will receive $2 million to complete renovations around its feature attraction, Jenny Lake. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports about $757,000 of that money is coming from the National Park Service’s Centennial Challenge Program. The rest, $1.26 million, will come from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. The challenge program

American Falls firefighters were called to a boat fire at the reservoir marina at around 3:06 p.m. Saturday. According to the Power County Sheriff’s Office, the boat and part of the dock were in flames when firefighters arrived. No one was hurt, but the dock was closed for approximately 5 hours. A Pocatello hazardous materials

Boise firefighters say they rescued a drunken man who fell into a pipe at a construction site. Firefighters found the man stuck in a vertical corrugated pipe 28″ (71 centimeters) in diameter on Sunday. They believe the man climbed up and inside the pipe and then jumped into the pipe and then went completely underwater

Authorities say a woman was critically injured after she and her husband fell 40 feet off of the waterfall at Davis Creek Trail. The Deseret News reports the couple was hiking with their teenage children and some friends Sunday when they fell off the waterfall. Davis County Sheriff’s Sgt. Joshua Boucher says the man sustained

Federal officials say the Jerome County Jail in south-central Idaho would be an ideal location to house immigration detainees and could eventually be used for immigration hearings. The Times-News reports in a story on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in a document obtained by the newspaper through a public records request also say

Monsoonal moisture is headed out of the region, so expect a diminishing chance for T-Storms today. Flow from the NW will keep the region much drier with temperatures in the low to mid 90’s for the Snake River Plain. This pattern looks to continue through the entire work week. Today: Highs in the low 90s

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office confirms Ruth Jensen, 70, was found at a friend’s home in Blackfoot late Sunday evening. Sheriff Lorien Nielson said they were tipped off that Jensen was in Blackfoot after someone reported her going door-to-door asking for directions to her former Blackfoot home. Jensen is said to be OK. She was

Update 9:33 p.m.: The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office confirms Ruth Jensen, 70, was found at a friend’s home in Blackfoot late Sunday evening. Sheriff Lorien Nielson said they were tipped off that Jensen was in Blackfoot after someone reported her going door-to-door asking for directions to her former Blackfoot home. Jensen is said to be

Sunday afternoon, thunderstorms developed over higher terrain areas. More thunderstorms are possible on Sunday. However, the upper ridge in our area is continuing to strengthen, meaning drier weather conditions for later in the week. Most lower elevation areas, will see temperatures get up into the low 90’s sometime this week. This summer, Idaho Falls and

They are first on the scene of a crisis, they can be found working all hours of the night putting out fires or making risky rescues. They are our local first responders. On Saturday, the community of American Falls served up some gratitude by holding an appreciation luncheon for first responders in the park. People

Federal officials say the Jerome County Jail in south-central Idaho would be an ideal location to house immigration detainees and could eventually be used for immigration hearings. The Times-News reports in a story on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in a document obtained by the newspaper through a public records request also say

Update: 7/28/17 9:10 p.m. A potato cellar full of hay is a total loss in Bannock County. The Bannock County Sheriff’s office tells us the cellar off of 2 1/2 mile road caught fire just before 8 p.m. Friday night. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire crews are currently letting the fire

There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the Targhee National Forest area and the Central Mountains on Saturday. On Sunday, afternoon isolated thunderstorms are possible, especially along mountain ridges. Winds on Saturday will remain light. However, outflow winds from developing thunderstorms can cause wind activity to pick up. Expect a ridge of high pressure

The Prisoners of War and Missing In Action Association held its 17th annual daylong motorcycle rodeo Saturday to honor U.S. soldiers who are captive or missing in action, and to raise awareness and money that can help bring them home. The POWMIA’s mission is to stand behind the people who stand for our country; past,

There is a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the Targhee National Forest area and the Central Mountains on Saturday. On Sunday, afternoon isolated thunderstorms are possible, especially along mountain ridges. Winds on Saturday will remain light. However, outflow winds from developing thunderstorms can cause wind activity to pick up. Expect a ridge of high pressure

It’s the story of a community that came together to build an equal access playground for the students of a school in a rural Idaho town. Midway Elementary is home to most of the special needs kids in the Menan area, so under the direction of the PTO, a fundraising effort began to build an

The state of Idaho is $3.5 million richer thanks to a local program in eastern Idaho. That program is called the Eastern Idaho Partnership. It consists of several different cities and counties who pay a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, or SAUSA, to try certain cases at the federal level. The program started in January of

In a little less than a month, it will be the one year anniversary of the Henry Creek’s Fire. It was one of the biggest fires in Bonneville County’s recent years, but now things are looking up. The Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area is well in the process of being restored to what it was

Expect delays if your driving south of Idaho Falls on Interstate 15. Idaho State Police say there are no accidents slowing down traffic, just heavy volume with area road projects. The jam stretches through Bingham county north of Blackfoot and south of Idaho Falls. ISP says they expect the traffic to thin after 7p.m.

The Bannock County Juvenile Justice System wants to help get kids involved in positively structured activities. One of the ways that they do this, is working with ‘River Buddies’. Kids in the program are mentored by adults and taught how to fly fish. “We are giving kids an opportunity who may not normally have opportunities

A Rexburg man was hospitalized at around 12:20 a.m. Friday after he shot off his finger with a handgun. Rexburg Police were called to Madison Memorial Hospital to investigate. Police said the 49-year-old man was cleaning his 44 magnum, semi-automatic handgun. He did not think the gun was loaded, put in a magazine, and pulled

Though there is still a threat for T-Storms in the higher terrain through the weekend, conditions should generally be drier and warmer for the weekend. Look for temperatures to get to near 90 degrees in the Snake River Plain through Sunday, with temps in the 80s and chances for T-Storms in the mtns. Thereafter, expect

Pocatello Street Operations and Water Departments will pave a stretch of Johnny Creek Road beginning next week. On Monday, crews will begin on the portion from Juniper Drive to Kim Drive. Flaggers and pilot cars will direct traffic in the construction area. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. Parking will

Idaho Falls construction crews plan three different projects over the next week. Track Utilities will be doing emergency fiber repairs on Utah Avenue. That work will require a full closure of the street from the Broadway and Utah Avenue intersection south to Houston Street. It will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday and continue until 6

Two children were treated for minor bruises at Madison Memorial Hospital Thursday when the jump-house they were playing in was picked up by a gust of wind. According to police reports, the children, aged 6 and 8, were playing on the equipment at Evergreen Park on West Main Street in Rexburg when a gust of

UPDATE: 7-28 11:55 p.m. No charges will be filed against a 75-year-old St. Anthony man after his shotgun accidentally fired at the WalMart fuel station in Rexburg Thursday. Rexburg Police say the man voluntarily came into the police station Thursday night. He explained he had been shooting skunks before he stopped at the gas station.

Hundreds of outdoor recreation industry representatives rallied at the Utah state capitol to show their support for preserving public lands in an event that sends one final reminder why they’re moving their lucrative trade show next year to Denver. They wore hats and held signs that read, “This is land is our land” in the

Yellowstone National Park’s superintendent says he’s taking disciplinary action against as many as 10 people after an investigation found women in the park’s maintenance division were subject to sexual harassment. Superintendent Dan Wenk told The Associated Press potential penalties will range from reprimand to suspension or termination. The move comes as the National Park Service’s

An 80-year-old man convicted of battery for punching a police officer who stopped him from approaching kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart with a knife at an Indiana book signing has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The (Terre Haute) Tribune-Star reports Claude Hudson told a judge on Thursday that he didn’t think he should be

Federal charges have been filed in Nebraska against a man suspected of being the “AK-47 bandit,” accused of robbing banks in five states. Richard Gathercole is accused of interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle and stolen firearms in a complaint filed Thursday in federal court in Lincoln. His attorney didn’t immediately return a call Friday

Though there is still a threat for T-Storms in the higher terrain for today and through the weekend, conditions should generally be drier and warmer for the weekend. Look for temperatures to get to near 90 degrees in the Snake River Plain through Sunday, with temps in the 80s and chances for T-Storms in the

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Division held a public information meeting at Idaho State University in Pocatello on Thursday. The goal of the meeting was to educate the public about their programs, and explain the use of M-44s for predator control. They were there to answer questions from the public as well.

An increase in people are looking to buy homes in Pocatello, that is according to a realtor in Pocatello. “In my 18 years of real estate, I have seen more people move to Pocatello recently than in the past. So we are seeing growth in the community. That is part of the reason why we

There was confusion from Wednesday night’s Bonneville County community eclipse meeting regarding access to urgent care. At the meeting, it was discussed if urgent care centers were going to stay open during the day of the eclipse on Aug. 21. Urgent care centers will stay open. These are places like Community Care, emergency rooms, and

Safety preparedness is a big concern when it comes to the 2017 total solar eclipse. That big moment is less than a month away and there are still many things to consider, especially when it comes to personal safety. Eastern Idaho Public Health said there are a few things you need to prep for before

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has taken reports of a phone scam where people were identifying themselves as Bonneville County Deputies or Officers. The scammers tell victims they have a warrant or have missed jury duty and are asked to get money cards from a store to pay a fine or make it go away. The

Scattered thunderstorms into Thursday evening but drier, warmer weather moves back in for Friday and Saturday. High pressure redevelops over the Great Basin through the weekend, with a few scattered thunderstorms by Sunday. Tonight: Chance of T-Storms in the early evening, then clearing with lows in the mid 50’s. Friday: Mostly sunny with highs near

Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney’s office has confirmed it’s received a second request for voter data in the wake of President Donald Trump’s investigation of possible voter fraud. Tim Hurst, deputy secretary of state, said Thursday Denney is still reviewing the request, but the Republican remains willing to hand over information if it complies

Boise businessman Tom Kealey has announced he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination as Idaho State Treasurer. Kealey filed paperwork to formally open a campaign committee Thursday. Kealey and his wife own seven Treasure Valley restaurants. The Chicago Connection Restaurant Group was founded in 1982. Kealey is an active board member for many

Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve its plans to acquire four wind farms in Wyoming, upgrade 13 existing wind facilities, and improve its transmission system. The projects will cost about $3.13 billion and significantly boost the company’s wind generation capacity. The utility believes the transmission projects are needed

A Rigby man was hospitalized at the University of Utah burn center after a crash near Logan, Utah on SR 89-91 Wednesday. He was identified as William Gray. Gray was driving a semi-truck loaded with sand. The Utah Highway Patrol says a pickup driver, identified as Marcos Torres, 26, of Brigham City, Utah was killed

The College of Eastern Idaho board of trustees has unanimously endorsed an effort by the Bingham County Republican Central Committee to include the county in the community college district. Party Chairman Dan Craven said he was “very pleased” with the board’s action Wednesday. The proposal now goes to the Idaho State Board of Education, which

The Aug. 21st total solar eclipse is now less than a month away and Bonneville County leaders say they are preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. During an informational meeting held at the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium Wednesday evening leaders from Bonneville County, the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls Fire Department,

Two people were hospitalized after a kitchen fire at a home at 9571 E. Ririe Highway Thursday morning. Jefferson Central Fire District Assistant Chief Carl Anderson said the fire appears to have started near a stove. Two people were transported for treatment of smoke inhalation and minor burns. The fire is out and firefighters are

The Idaho Transportation Department will begin work on its seventh Interstate 15 construction project Monday. Lane restrictions will take effect at that time. The project is part of the ITD effort to repair pavement and bridges along 190 miles of I-15 over the next several years. The new project includes resurfacing 15.3 miles of interstate

President Donald Trump has nominated Mark Klaassen as the chief federal law enforcement officer for Wyoming. The U.S. Senate must confirm his nomination for U.S. attorney for Wyoming. Raised in Gillette, Klaassen is currently an assistant U.S. attorney for Wyoming. He has been in the job for more than eight years From 2007 to 2009,

Today will be very similar to yesterday, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 80s. More chances for thunderstorms today as well, with the greatest threat being in the high terrain surrounding the Snake River Plain, but it is likely T-Storm activity makes it into the plain this afternoon. After today, we’ll revert

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a * Flood Advisory for… North central Bonneville County in southeastern Idaho… * Until 1 AM MDT At 1004 PM MDT, National Weather Service radar indicated another round of heavy rain moving into the Idaho Falls area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen resulting

Pocatello Street Operations Department crews will be fog sealing a portion of Hiline Road Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be applying the seal to the portion of the road from Pearl Street to Flandro Drive. Fog sealing involves spraying an asphalt emulsion onto an existing street surface, and the emulsion protects

Update 4:00 p.m. Idaho State Police reports 31-year-old Scott Vahsholtz of Weston was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Officials said Vahsholtz slowed for heavy traffic, and when he applied the brakes, the trailer jack-knifed. The lane was blocked for approximately 4.5 hours. Update 2:00 p.m. Idaho State Police are cleaning up

Authorities say four people died when a small plane crashed on a northern Utah interstate median, tangling traffic and leaving blackened wreckage on the highway. Utah Department of Public Safety officials confirmed the deaths in the Wednesday-afternoon crash north of Salt Lake City, but did not immediately release further information on the deceased or the

The number of hate crimes is rising in Idaho, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU says the gem state has already seen just as many hate crimes in 2017 as we saw in all of 2016. “We have received notes of harassment and intimidation… whether that is a flier or otherwise,” Leo

The Latest on proposals to mine for gold and other minerals just north of Yellowstone National Park: 5 p.m. Montana environmental regulators say a Canadian company can move forward with plans to explore for gold in an area north of Yellowstone National Park despite local opposition. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday released

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has proposed putting bounties on problem wolves and allowing hunters to lure wolves with bait. The Capital Press reported Monday that the department’s Wolf Depredation Control Board has discussed how best to take action against the wolves’ high numbers where livestock and big game depredation is most rampant.

Gubernatorial hopeful and Lt. Gov. Brad Little outlined the first details of his economic plan to reduce regulations on Idaho companies and create more job opportunities for Idaho’s young workers. Little delivered his plan Wednesday while standing outside the recently competed $70 million Simplot Co. complex in downtown Boise. The Republican lawmaker is currently vying

On Wednesday more than 40 teachers had the chance to fly drones, build robots and learn about cyber security at Idaho State University. And while there was lots to do, the event was not just for fun. The Idaho National Laboratory said they partner with events like this in hopes of helping teachers get their

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has adopted new rates for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. The agency adopted a 5.4 percent average wholesale power rate increase and an average transmission rate decrease of .7 percent that will take effect October 1. BPA provides wholesale electricity to Idaho Falls, Fall River Electric, and Lower Valley Energy.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into Thursday. Temperatures will remain in the 80’s for the Snake River Plain and 70’s for the surrounding higher terrain. Warmer temps will return for the weekend with chances for T-Storms in the mountains. Tonight: Lows in the mid to upper 50’s with a chance of T-Storms. Thursday: Highs

President Donald Trump has nominated Mark Klaassen as the chief federal law enforcement officer for Wyoming. The U.S. Senate must confirm his nomination for U.S. attorney for Wyoming. Raised in Gillette, Klaassen is currently an assistant U.S. attorney for Wyoming. He has been on the job for more than eight years. From 2007 to 2009,

A 25-year-old Wyoming man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2014 stabbing death of another man in bed with his estranged wife. Jeremiah Shull, of Riverton, entered the plea Monday, negating the need for a second trial after the Wyoming Supreme Court had overturned his first conviction in February because of flawed jury

Authorities in Utah have taken a rattlesnake into custody after it was spotted in a city neighborhood. KUTV-TV reports the Bountiful City Police Department handled the snake on Tuesday. The snake appears to be a Great Basin rattlesnake, a sub species of the Western rattlesnake. A tweet credited Bountiful police Officer Syrett with taking the

An examination of Wyoming’s education funding system will include looking into several new ways the state can pay for K-12 schools. Consultants hired by the Legislature will study Wyoming school funding for the rest of this year and into January ahead of the legislative session in February. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the consultants presented their

Several new fires were started by lightning during thunderstorms over the Frank Church River of No Return wilderness Tuesday night. The Salmon-Challis National Forest said the largest of the forest’s fires, the “Ibex” fire was discovered Monday about 11 miles west of Twin Peaks Lookout. A patrol flight Tuesday estimated the size of that fire

Downtown Idaho Falls will see some new developments. The Redevelopment Agency has two new plans for the downtown area: 1. Building a hub on the old Kelsch property, and2. Renovating the Bonneville Hotel. The Kelsch property on Broadway and Memorial streets is “…the entryway to our downtown. To have it come back as the caliber

Flooding in the Salt Lake Valley has closed a number of roads and shut down part of a commuter rail line. The National Weather Service issued an urban and small stream flood advisory Wednesday for most of central Salt Lake County, including Salt Lake City, Sugarhouse, Murray, Millcreek, Holladay, Cottonwood West, Mount Olympus and Canyon

Bingham County is one step closer to becoming part of the College of Eastern Idaho District. In May, voters in Bonneville County voted ‘yes’ to Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls becoming the College of Eastern Idaho – a community college. Now, Bingham County wants to be included in the community college’s district. The

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will remain in the 80’s for the Snake River Plain and 70’s for the surrounding higher terrain. Warmer temps will return for the weekend with chances for T-Storms in the mountains. Today: Highs in the mid 80’s with chances for T-Storms, especially in the

On Tuesday afternoon, the two brothers accused of beating a man to death outside of a popular Pocatello bar learned the judge denied their request to decrease their $1 million bond or to be released on their own recognizance. That drew elation from the more than 70 people who came out to support the family

Idaho Falls voters will decide whether to approve a $110 million bond to build a new high school and renovate an existing school in November after District 91 members voted to move forward with a ballot measure. Board members unanimously voted to put the bond on the November ballot. If approved, board members say taxpayers

Real-live Transformers will be visiting three local Walmart Supercenters in eastern Idaho Tuesday, July 25. Walmart said Optimus Prime and other Transformers will be ready for meet and greets and photo opportunities at 4240 Yellowstone Ave, Chubbuck, ID 83202 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1201 S 25th E, Ammon, ID 83406 from 1 p.m. – 4

A new report shows Utah women are choosing home birth at a rate double the national average, and those moms tend to be older and have more education. The Utah Department of Health report says 2.12 percent of Utah moms chose home birth in 2013, compared to less than 1 percent in the country as

The City of Idaho Falls is holding an informational meeting about the eclipse on Wednesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium for residents and business owners/managers in Bonneville County. City officials said the meeting is an opportunity to learn about the eclipse and the preparation needed to get ready for a large

A fire burned less than a quarter acre directly behind Mountain View Cemetery on S. 5th Ave in Pocatello Tuesday. The Pocatello Fire Department said Public Safety put most of the fire out with fire extinguishers, and it was pretty much out by the time firefighters arrived. The fire department is watering down the area

The Pocatello Utility Billing Office will be limiting the services available to residents for computer upgrades Thursday afternoon . The city said staff will be unable to post payments or access customer accounts to answer billing questions from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. During the scheduled outage, customers will still be able to: Make a

A new state analysis shows that just 4 percent of reported rapes in Idaho result in a guilty conviction of a sex crime. According to the Idaho State Police report, rape charges are the most likely to be amended or modified to a lesser offense compared to other sex crime charges. Furthermore, while the overall

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday evening and into Wednesday. This storm will hang around into Wednesday and Thursday giving the region more chances for rain. Temps will be slightly cooler with gusty winds from passing thunderstorms. Tonight: Lows in the mid to upper 50s with a chance of T-Storms. Wednesday: Temperatures in the

The Idaho Food Bank is recalling about 27,000 pounds of food given out earlier this month. “Anyone that did receive emergency food just needs to check in with their pantry that they went to or if they know that they have the products based on the pictures we have submitted then they should destroy those

HK Construction Inc. plans to begin seven construction projects around Idaho Falls on Wednesday. Crews will begin repairs at River Drive -approximately 300 feet north of Temple Place, Woodruff Avenue and 1st Street intersection, 25th Street from Channing Way to Barbara Avenue, Science Center Drive and Elmore Avenue intersection, W. 17th South from Stosich Lane

Rexburg Police are investigating a break-in at American Self Storage on the city’s southeast side. Police said three owners of two gated and password protected storage units reported about $30,000 in merchandise had been taken between July 15th and 22nd. According to reports, one of the owners discovered a lock cut off one of the

Wyoming’s unemployment rate has dipped to 3.9 percent in June. The rate is down significantly from May’s 4.1 percent. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services noted that from June 2016 to June 2017, Wyoming’s labor force dropped by an estimated 5,210 people, suggesting that individuals have moved to other states or have given up their

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is using a helicopter to fight and monitor the “Ibex” fire on the Middle Fork Ranger District. The lightning-caused fire was estimated at 30 acres and was burning in sub-alpine fir and lodgepole pine. It is located 11 miles west of Twin Peaks Lookout in steep, inaccessible terrain. The fire was

Idaho State Police is addressing the issue of road rage in Eastern Idaho after a video shows a near miss between an aggressive driver and a truck on Highway 20 near Ucon. “We’re always going to have an amount of road rage,” Sgt. Blake Higley, with the Idaho State Police, said. “People just have to

A 12-year-old Rexburg boy is being held at the 5C Juvenile Detention Facility following a Rexburg Police investigation Monday night. Captain Randy Lewis said police were called to a home on reports the boy had struck his mother at an earlier date. Investigators then determined the boy may have been sexually touching a younger male

Fire danger in Yellowstone National Park is now rated as high. Park officials said there are no fires currently burning in the park, and smoke seen in the area is likely from fires west of the park. You can visit Inciweb for more information on fires in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.

Idaho and Michigan currently stand as the only two states that don’t require personal financial disclosure by state lawmakers or other elected or appointed officials. The Spokesman-Review reports Vermont legislation signed into law last month clears the state from the list that now includes just two states. The move by Vermont comes as the Idaho