Month: September 2017

High School Football Scores for Friday, September 29: MADISON – 22RIGBY – 21 HILLCREST – 34TWIN FALLS – 6 BONNEVILLE – 21HIGHLAND – 35 IDAHO FALLS – 43BLACKFOOT – 7 PRESTON – 28POCATELLO – 44 CENTURY – 12SKYLINE – 49 MARSH VALLEY – 20SOUTH FREMONT – 24 SNAKE RIVER – 22TETON – 19 SUGAR-SALEM –

Much cooler air is pushing into eastern Idaho today behind the cold front that moved through this afternoon. Expect below average temperatures and breezy conditions for the next several days with plenty of clouds and showers from Sunday through Wednesday. Tonight: Cloudy with a chance of showers, with lows in the upper 30s to low

For the first time since 2013, licensed wolf hunting will take place in Wyoming. Wyoming’s wolf hunting season opens Sunday and runs through Dec. 31. It is confined to 12 trophy game hunt areas in the northwest part of the state. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has set a quota of 44 wolves to

The current exhibit at the Spori Art Gallery at Brigham Young University – Idaho features work by a well-known name in our region, but he’s not known for being an artist. The gallery is currently exhibiting 150 works of art by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leader Henry B. Eyring of the First

General deer opener is just around the corner with opening day on October 10. Most hunters are sighting in their rifles, getting campers ready and even starting their camp groceries list, and a quick check of the regulations would be another good step in preparation for this season as some changes have been made. In

Cabela’s recently awarded local Boy Scout Troop 0388 with nearly $2,000 of gear and equipment through its Outdoor Fund and will be presenting the troop with their gear at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 at the Ammon Cabela’s located at 3693 S 25th. “We are extremely grateful to Cabela’s and the generosity they have

Another low pressure system rolls back into the region for the weekend, so expect a return to cloudy, rainy, and cool weather for Saturday and Sunday. More cool and cloudy weather is expected for the beginning of the next work week. Saturday: Windy with rain beginning in the afternoon for the Snake Plain. Highs in

Magicians from the American Magic Guild, the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians will present a fundraiser at the Pinecrest Event Center in Idaho Falls Saturday, September 30 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. to benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Magicians Richard Hatch, Kipp Sherry, Jerde & Mena,

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed a new head to the Department of Labor after his former director resigned suddenly earlier this year. Otter announced Friday that he appointed Melinda Smyser, a former Republican state senator and southwest Idaho regional director for U.S. Sen. Jim Risch. Smyser will begin overseeing the department Oct. 23,

A SUV towing a trailer caught fire along southbound Interstate 15 Friday evening. Viewers reported the SUV/trailer fire around 6 p.m. Police and fire units were on scene fighting the fire. There is no word on injuries or a cause to the fire. Traffic is slow throughout the area due to the fire and ongoing

Agrium has donated almost $1.2 million to help fund conservation and wildlife habitat protection in the Soda Springs area. The Sagebrush Land Steppe Land Trust will manage projects associated with the Rasmussen Valley Mine. “Every penny of this fund will go directly on the ground for conservation easements and habitat improvement projects in southeast Idaho,”

In spite of an announced increase in Bonneville Power Administration wholesale power rates and transmission rates, the Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative has announced it will not immediately increase its customer rate schedules at this time. During its September meeting, the Fall River board of directors postponed both the residential demand charge and net metering

In observance of National Public Lands Day, Yellowstone National Park will waive its entrance fee for all visitors on Saturday, September 30. Volunteers at Yellowstone will contribute to a backcountry trail restoration project which is 2-3 miles from the road, and those who participate will receive a coupon for free entry to the federal public

Idaho Falls bars have a green light for longer hours. The Idaho Falls City Council Thursday approved an amendment to city code allowing the sale of liquor by the drink from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. The council said the move would bring city ordinances into line with state law.

Vancouver, British Columbia based eCobalt has announced plans to proceed with development of a cobalt mining operation based in Salmon. Part of the operation will include a hydrometallurgical refining facility to be built on a railhead in Blackfoot. Mayor Paul Loomis said that operation could provide between 60 to 90 full-time, well-paying jobs. A site

Changes in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protocol has prompted the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Department and Jackson Police Department to call a special public meeting. Officers met recently with the Director of the Denver Field Office of ICE. Jackson Police Lieutenant Roger Schultz said that immigration protocols had changed since they were last

As the need for supplies in hurricane-ravaged areas continues, Idaho Falls-based InterWest Moving & Storage is stepping up to help out. The company is partnering with local charitable organizations to collect and deliver items to the flood-damaged areas of Texas. The following items are needed: Bottled Water (MOST NEEDED ITEM) Individually packed snacks (crackers, beef

State invoice records show it cost Idaho taxpayers roughly $14,000 for the State Controller’s Office to hire a private law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment claims against a top employee. State officials said Thursday the office hired outside attorneys to prevent any conflicts of interest because the office’s general counsel reported to the

Fort Hall officials say a U.S. District Court decision supports the tribes’ jurisdiction to enforce a judgment against FMC Corporation. The tribes are looking to collect unpaid fees for FMC’s storage of hazardous waste on the Fort Hall Reservation. In a statement, the tribes said the court’s decision recognizes the soverignty and jurisdiction of the

Utah wildlife officials say they will not renew a controversial ban on winter-time antler gathering. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the ban was imposed last year after the Division of Wildlife Resources became concerned over the impact antler hunters could have on wintering mule deer, elk and moose. Officials said Thursday they would look into

The Idaho Falls Auditorium District board decided to go in a different direction with the firing of Executive Director Cindy Ozaki Wednesday. Board members called an executive session and told Ozaki her contract was being terminated. Chairman of the board, Terri Gazdik, was not present for the executive session. The board said they wanted someone

For today, expect the warm before the storm, with highs still aiming for the upper 60’s and lower 70’s. Another low pressure system rolls back into the region for the weekend, so expect a return to cloudy, rainy, and cool weather for Saturday and Sunday. More cool and cloudy weather is expected for the beginning

If you want to find out more about your family history, you’re in luck. There are all kinds of activities coming up in October in Idaho Falls Thursday night Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper at the city council meeting proclaimed October as family history month in Idaho Falls. After that she was presented her own

BOYS H.S. SOCCERPocatello 0*American Falls 0 7 Shelley 0*Sugar-Salem 6 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER*Teton 4Firth 0 *American Falls 3 Pocatello 2 *South Fremont 2North Fremont 1 H.S. VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON)*Idaho Falls 3 Preston 0 North Fremont 0 *West Jefferson 3 *Salmon 3 Ririe 0 *Malad 3Soda Springs 0

In response to a growing interest in street improvements from business owners, the City of Blackfoot has developed a new policy allowing permits for the decoration and lighting of city street trees. Two types of permits are currently available: A Seasonal-lighting permit valid for up to three months; and/or An Extended-lighting permit for longer than

Deena Aday appeared in court this morning and entered into a plea deal. Aday was originally charged with accessory to murder, but is now charged with obstruction for withholding information, which is a misdemeanor. “She would plead to a resisting or obstructing officer charge,” Daniel Clark, Bonneville County Prosecutor, said. “Same basic theory that she

UPDATE 9/29/17 3:05 p.m.: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Thomas S. Monson and leader Robert D. Hales won’t attend this weekend’s church conference due to health reasons. Church spokesman Eric Hawkins confirmed Thursday that the 90-year-old Monson will miss the twice-yearly conference and referred to church’s May statement that Monson is

Safety on the farm is a priority when it comes to operating those heavy-duty machines. “It’s an industry or an application for the farmers where there’s always a safety factor to be thinking of all the time,” said Kevin Bolinder, the Branch Manager at Pioneer Equipment Co. Potato harvest is in full swing and with

The Rigby Police Department reports officers will be escorting former reserve officer William “Bill” Gray back home Friday afternoon. Gray passed away Monday night after 46 percent of his body was burned during a fiery crash near Logan, Utah back in July. The Utah Highway Patrol will be escorting two Rigby units and Gray to

Friday, expect the warm before the storm, with highs still aiming for the upper 60’s and lower 70’s. Another low pressure system rolls back into the region for the weekend, so expect a return to cloudy, rainy, and cool weather for Saturday and Sunday. More cool and cloudy weather is expected for the beginning of

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Ambulance Personnel were dispatched to an agricultural accident in the 3000 W. block of 81st N. in Bonneville County around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Emergency personnel report a 33-year-old Idaho Falls man was unloading a potato truck when his clothes were caught in the conveyor belt system on the

Two Idaho Falls men were booked into the Bonneville County Jail Wednesday night after a fight at a home on Greenwillow Drive. Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a disturbance at around 7:55 p.m. Two men were involved in a fight. Deputies found the homeowner in an argument over property with Jeramie Seward, 26,

Federal authorities in a preliminary report say a plane crash in west-central Idaho that killed an Idaho man and injured the Georgia pilot occurred when the pilot flew into a box canyon and crashed trying to get out. The National Transportation Safety Board in a report earlier this month says the small plane stalled during

Health care experts say switching state workers to a self-insurance model could save roughly $13 million in its first year of implementation. The amount is smaller than the state’s previous estimates that boasted savings as high as $60 million within the first three years. Idaho lawmakers have considered moving the state to a self-insurance system

A man who wounded three people by firing live rounds instead of blanks during a Wyoming gunfighter show has been sentenced to 360 days behind bars. The Cody Enterprise reports 52-year-old Steve Winsor pleaded guilty Sept. 20 to five misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He was given credit for 168 days served. The shooting happened

Idaho Water Resource Board Chairman Roger Chase will report to the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power Wednesday, October 4. Chase will outline Idaho’s program of using surplus winter stream flows to recharge the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA). Committee member, Idaho Senator James Risch, said he wants to know

What has become a staple of the Pocatello community is receiving a fresh round of support from two local credit unions. ISU Credit Union and Idaho Central Credit Union representatives jointly presented Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad with a $15,000 check to support the installation of Bengal Paw prints on roads in the Gate City Thursday.

The Auditorium District Executive Director, Cindy Ozawki, was voted out Wednesday night by the board. This comes a week after the board voted three to two, allowing engineers to move forward with developing a road and bridge plan for the event center’s site near Snake River Landing. Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

With high pressure over the NW U.S., expect excellent weather conditions through tomorrow. However, another low pressure system rolls back into the region for the weekend, so expect a return to cloudy, rainy, and cool weather for Saturday and Sunday. More cool and cloudy weather is expected for the beginning of the next work week.

GREAT for Thursday and Friday! High pressure is building back into the northwest U.S., resulting in continued warming back to near average temperatures by the middle of the week. Another low pressure system rolls back into the region for the weekend, so expect a return to cloudy, rainy, and cool weather for Saturday and Sunday.

BOYS H.S. SOCCERPreston 0 *Idaho Falls 4 *Blackfoot 3Skyline 2 GIRLS H.S. SOCCERPocatello 1*Century 3 Rigby 0 *Madison 3 Idaho Falls 1 *Preston 3 H.S. VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON)Pocatello 0 *Century 3

Two Idaho natives got to continue their love of fishing today…80 years after they first began. “Oh, it’s heaven,” Richard Adams, Fairwinds Retirement Community resident, said. “There’s no place better.” Residents of the Fairwinds Retirement Community got a little field trip today. After a picnic along the Snake River, 97-year-old Don Morgan and 89-year-old Richard

Do you recognize these individuals? Idaho Falls Jamba Juice owner Ryan Arfmann reports three individuals have been in his restaurants trying to steal his team’s tip jars, and finally stole one Tuesday. Arfmann says he hates thieves and hopes to put a stop to this act in our community while it’s just a mere tip

Caitlin Rea Marie Eagle, 27, faces charges of driving under the influence and eluding police after two brief chases Tuesday. Pocatello Police said they attempted to stop Eagle in the area of Quinn and Hurley Streets after she was reported as operating a vehicle under the influence. Eagle failed to yield to emergency lights and

Blackfoot police are continuing their investigation of a mauling by dogs that happened on Monday. A 58-year-old woman was severely injured and bleeding from multiple dog bites. One dog was shot on the scene and the other two are in quarantine. In a violent situation like this, the suspect dogs can be taken into quarantine

Wyoming wildlife managers don’t plan to capture a grizzly bear that attacked a hunter this week because the encounter appears to be a case of a sow bear protecting her cubs. Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokesman Mark Gocke said Wednesday that the preliminary investigation is pointing to a surprise encounter and defensive reaction on

An effort to improve construction related traffic congestion at the Jackson “Y” had the opposite effect Tuesday. But the Wyoming Department of Transportation believes the problem has now been addressed. Traffic delays increased when WYDOT tried to remove the old traffic signal system and transition to a temporary system. Small cranes were used to remove

The number of imperiled Snake River sockeye salmon that made it back to central Idaho this year is the second worst in the last decade, but enough hatchery-raised fish exist to keep a state and federal recovery program going. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says that through Monday 159 of the federally protected

The Idaho Lottery has announced plans to end the Hot Lotto game. After a decade of sales in Idaho, the Hot Lotto game will be retired by the Multi-State Lottery Association with its last draw occurring on October 28, 2017. “Ending the Hot Lotto game was a decision reached by the member states who participate

Melaleuca Wellness Company is doing its part in relief efforts following Hurricane Maria. The company, which has a distribution center in Puerto Rico, sent 18 generators, which weighed a total of 2,000 pounds, and 2,000 pounds of beef jerky to Puerto Rico yesterday. Six of the 18 generators were donated or given at a discount

Teton County, Wyoming will begin collecting a 6 percent local sales tax on Sunday, October 1. The county’s tax rate dropped from 6 to 5 percent in April when all of the county’s Special Purpose Excise Tax (SPET) funds for the mitigation of the Budge Landslide had been collected. Voters approved that tax collection in

High pressure is building back into the northwest U.S., resulting in continued warming back to near average temperatures by the middle of the week. Another low pressure system rolls back into the region for the weekend, so expect a return to cloudy, rainy, and cool weather for Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday: Sunny with highs in

After losing almost everything they owned in Hurricane Harvey, one family is now calling Idaho Falls home. “I feel very, very blessed,” Jessica Hash said. One may feel surprised to hear Jessica Hash say this after hearing their story over the past two years. Two years ago, the couple was attacked by a neighbor with

BOYS H.S. SOCCER*Teton 2Shelley 0 *Sugar-Salem 6 South Fremont 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCERTeton 0*Shelley 5 *Sugar-Salem 5 South Fremont 0 North Fremont 2 *Firth 5 Aberdeen 0*American Falls 9 H.S. VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON)*Idaho Falls 3Blackfoot 1 *Sugar-Salem 3Shelley 0 Marsh Valley 0*Malad 3 *Firth 3North Fremont 0

Two crashes Tuesday evening ended with people being airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Police in Rigby are investigating a two-car crash that sent one person to the hospital. The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. on Farnsworth Way near 4000 E. Police say the driver of a pickup crashed into the side of

Idaho State Police are investigating a Tuesday evening roll-over accident near Blackfoot. The crash happened just before 5:45 p.m., along southbound Interstate-15 at milepost 93. ISP says, “Mirolim Khasanov, age 19, of Uzbekistan, was driving southbound in a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan when Khasanov drove off the left shoulder. Khasanov’s vehicle came back on the

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a squirrel caused a short in the power system which dropped a melted wire to the ground and then ignited the dry grass at the 1900 block of John Adams Parkway in Idaho Falls around 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. Upon investigation, firefighters responded to a report of smoke and flames

A 68-year-old Moreland woman was hospitalized Tuesday morning after her car struck a power pole guy-wire on northbound Highway 91, NW Main Street. Blackfoot Police said the guy-wire rolled the car onto its top. The woman was hospitalized for observation but was not seriously hurt. Investigators said the woman apparently suffered a medical issue, struck

William “Bill” Gray passed away Monday night, according to the Rigby Police Department. He was a reserve officer for the Rigby Police Department and a semi truck driver. Gray was taken to the University of Utah burn center following a fiery crash near Logan, Utah back in July. A suspect running from Utah Highway Patrol

UPDATE 9/26/17: A 41-year-old Wyoming man has survived an encounter with a grizzly bear in which he was twice mauled but still managed to ride on horseback to rescuers. James Moore, of Rock Springs, was hunting about 10 a.m. Monday with two others in the Teton Wilderness in northwest Wyoming when a sow with two

As Congress and the Trump Administration deal with the expense of relief for hurricane victims this fall, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo believes forest management “needs to be the next emergency spending bill.” During a meeting with Crapo, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, and other northwest senators Tuesday, U.S. Forest Service officials said the 2017 fire season

High pressure is building back into the northwest U.S., resulting in continued warming back to near average temperatures by the middle of the week. Stormy weather returns for Friday, Saturday and Sunday as a system rolls back into the region. Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the upper 60s. Thursday: Sunny with highs into the lower

Although Idaho wheat production is down 9 percent from last year and 5 percent from the five-year average, growers and industry leaders are reporting excellent overall quality. The Capital Press reports Idaho Wheat Commission Executive Director Blaine Jacobson says the size of the wheat crop is down, but the quality is just “superb.” Idaho’s average

On Sunday, September 24 the Custer County Sheriff’s Office received a call from camper Russell Vickers who was camping in the Alder Creek Drainage about 5 miles south-southwest of Mackay. Vickers reported his friend 56-year-old Kerry Poole from Blackfoot was long overdue returning to camp from a 4 wheeler ride. Vickers reported Poole had a

The Jackson town council has reversed an earlier decision and will allow a snowmobile racing event in the Wyoming ski resort town. The council on Monday night overturned its decision to deny Snow King Mountain Resort a permit allowing them to host the AMSOIL International Series of Champions Snocross in early December. The Jackson Hole

40-year-old Jamie Lee Conlin was taken into custody by Pocatello Police at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on suspicion of burglary. Police were called around 8 p.m. to investigate a burglary in which a shotgun was stolen from a camp trailer. An officer developed a lead indicating Conlin was observed crawling under a fence into the

Local Texas Roadhouse restaurants are joining more than 500 other locations across the country on Wednesday, September 27 in donating 100 percent of profits to The American Red Cross and other local organizations to help communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The restaurant in Idaho Falls at 2535 S. 25th East and in Pocatello

High pressure is building back into the northwest U.S., resulting in continued warming back to near average temperatures by the middle of the week. Stormy weather returns for Saturday and Sunday as a system rolls back into the region. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, highs in the lower 60s. Tonight: Mostly clear with lows in the upper

BOYS H.S. SOCCERHillcrest 1*Blackfoot 3 *Rigby 4 Highland 0 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER*Madison 6Bonneville 2 *Blackfoot 4Hillcrest 2 *Century 3Pocatello 1

Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound on SH39 at mile marker 1 north of American Falls around 2:38 p.m. Monday. 34-year-old Idaho Falls resident Bryan A. Goede was driving northbound on SH39 in a 2016 Toyota Prius, and 64-year-old Pocatello resident Michael G. Hess driving southbound on SH39 in a 2001 Kenworth semi-truck

Today is National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Idaho lawmakers are trying to make sure victims of crime are heard with Marsy’s Law. Marsy’s Law is about the victim’s rights that often get overlooked. Lawmakers kicked off a campaign to get the law passed in Idaho. One rape victim bravely shared her story and

After seven years of success in Idaho, and fifteen years nationwide, the popular lottery draw game Mega Millions will undergo changes designed to bring additional value and excitement to its players. The changes will begin with sales on October 28, 2017 and go into effect for the first draw which occurs on October 31, 2017.

Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with a few light flurries in the mountains. High pressure is building back in for the Northwest, with showers expected to the south in Utah mid-week. Eastern Idaho will continue to warm up this week back to near average temperatures by the middle of the week. Stormy weather returns for

The Idaho State Board of Education has announced that more than 20,000 high school students have been admitted to Idaho’s public colleges and universities. According to the board, this is the third year students with qualifying grades and test scores have automatically been admitted to Boise State University, University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Lewiston-Clark

UPDATE 12:40 p.m: Officials report this woman was found. ORIGINAL: The Idaho Falls Police Department reports a 71-year-old female with Dementia is missing. Officials said this female is described as 5 foot tall and 114 pounds and was last seen wearing brown slacks, a yellow sweater and grey jacket. If you’ve seen or know any

Idaho’s legislative leaders are preparing to reintroduce a proposal amending the state’s constitution to expand the rights of crime victims and their families. Senate Majority Caucus Chair Todd Lakey announced Monday he has been attracting more support from fellow lawmakers since his original version was spiked by a House committee earlier this year. The proposal

One person has died and two others are in the hospital after the Rich County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a suicidal man shooting a firearm into homes on Sunday afternoon. When sheriff’s deputies responded to the Sweetwater Trailer Park at around 1:50 p.m. Sunday, the gunman had shot three people, two were taken to

Idaho is getting roughly $483,000 from EpiPen maker Mylan as part of a multi-state settlement. Attorney General Lawrence Wasden on Friday announced the state’s share of the $465 million federal agreement completed in August that settled allegations it overbilled Medicaid programs for its emergency allergy injectors for nearly a decade. It’s the second settlement with

Idaho’s top elections officer says the Gem State was not one of 21 where hackers targeted elections systems last year. Secretary of State Lawerence Denney told the Associated Press that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security informed his office Friday that hackers did not breach or attempt to breach any state or local elections systems

The bank robber known as the ‘Double Hat Bandit’ was arrested in an Indiana motel parking lot over the weekend. The FBI confirms Shayne Carson, 54, is suspected of robbing banks and credit unions in seven states, including: Idaho, Utah, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado – all of those targeted banks were inside grocery stores. Carson

Eastern Idaho will continue to warm up this week back to near average temperatures by the middle of the week. Expect mostly sunny skies today and continuing through the week with temperatures warming by a few degrees each day through Friday. Beautiful early autumn weather ahead! Monday: Mostly sunny, highs near 60. Tonight: Clear with

A man paralyzed from the neck down 23 years ago is another month close to completing his goal of running the Iron Man Course in Kona, Hawaii in April 2018. Rod Hutchins officially kicked off his Iron Dream team event to motivate people in the community to overcome their own hurdles. Rod sat down with

The low pressure system over northeastern Utah will continue to move eastward into Wyoming. The snow levels rose to around 7,000 feet on Sunday. Tuesday through Saturday expect drier and warmer weather conditions. Rain and mountain snow will continue to develop over the southern and eastern highlands through Monday morning. Monday: Mostly sunny, highs in

OUR stands for Operation Underground Railroad. It is an organization that rescues children from around the world who have been taken sex slaves. A fundraiser called the Run to Break the Chain was held in Rexburg Saturday morning. KIFI/KIDK talked with a man who completes the half-marathon despite his own obstacles. “I’ve never seen anyone

Valley County officials are questioning the former county coroner on where he stored human remains when he stopped using the designated county morgue for a few months earlier this year. Nathan Hess is also facing two misdemeanor charges because prosecutors said he also used the county’s truck for personal transportation. The Idaho Statesman reported that

In light of the recent hurricanes, sixth graders in Mrs. Sherer’s English Language Arts and math classes at Hawthorne Middle School decided they wanted to help. The students wanted to gather and ship supplies to Texas to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey; however, because of the cost of shipping, Mrs. Sherer suggested they raise

The calendar may say September, but the United States Postal Service is busily preparing for what is anticipated to be a record holiday season. Last season, USPS carriers delivered a record 808 million packages which is a 15 percent increase from the previous year. Postal officials forecast another double-digit increase in packages again this year,

Crews are scheduled to start replacing the water main lines on Ridge Street and U.S. Highway 30 in Pocatello on Monday, September 25. Crews will start work along Ridge Street from Hawthorne Road to U.S. Highway 30 and then begin on U.S. Highway 30 from Hilliard Street to Ridge Street, and construction will be from

Frontier Airlines is returning to Jackson Hole for the first time since 2014, and is offering flights to Denver for as low as $39. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports Frontier will connect to Jackson on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from June 8 to Aug. 9 of next year. Frontier spokesman Rich Oliver says

Snow and valley rain is expected to develop across the Bear Lake Region on Saturday evening and continue through Sunday night. Snow may be heavy at times for Mountain Passes, creating winter driving conditions. A low pressure system is moving south of Idaho through Monday. This is going to bring snow to the Bear Lake

High School football scores for Friday, September 22 MADISON – 28HILLCREST – 21 BONNEVILLE – 41MINICO – 52 HIGHLAND – 42POCATELLO – 12 CENTURY – 35PRESTON – 28 RIGBY – 39BLACKFOOT – 13 SNAKE RIVER – 20SOUTH FREMONT – 18 FILER – 0SHELLEY – 34 TETON – 27DECLO – 54 BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV – 0AMERICAN

The Blackfoot Police Department arrested a 35-year-old Blackfoot man on a warrant and multiple charges Friday. Police became aware of a U.S. Marshalls warrant for Jose Angel Lucio on Thursday and located Lucio’s vehicle with Lucio as the driver Friday. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Lucio took off. The chase started in the

Brigham Young University is now allowing the sale of caffeinated sodas on campus grounds. But BYU-Idaho in Rexburg doesn’t have plans to follow suit anytime soon. The main Provo, Utah campus made the announcement on Thursday, stating “Consumer preferences have clearly changed.” But that statement doesn’t apply to BYU-Idaho. A BYU-Idaho representative told KIFI/KIDK, the

A man serving time on a drunken driving charge was beaten to death in an Idaho prison, and officials say his cellmate – who was convicted of killing his three small children more than a decade ago – is a suspect in the case. Idaho Department of Correction spokesman Jeff Ray wrote in a prepared

Idaho State University announced they will be opening an earthquake structural laboratory in October. According to Dr. Mustafa Mashal, a professor at ISU, Southeastern Idaho tends to see more earthquakes than other areas in Idaho. “Southeast Idaho is the most active area in the state of Idaho. It is pronounced, it is in the building

UPDATE 9/22/17 3:10 p.m.: A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6:00 p.m. (MST) this evening. The only roads temporarily closed at this time are: East Entrance to Fishing Bridge Junction (Sylvan Pass): closed all day for all travel Canyon to Tower (Dunraven): closed to public travel Norris to Mammoth: closed for construction until

Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School Superintendent/Principal Jonathan Braack announced at noon Friday the Sho-Ban Chiefs football game with the Mackay Miners tonight, September 22 is canceled. Braack said eligibility problems exist regarding Sho-Ban School Board and Idaho High School Activities Association policies including some players failing drug tests and not being academically eligible. “With the number

A Kentucky Fried Chicken deep fryer caught fire Friday morning around 10:01 a.m. in Rexburg. The Madison Fire Department reports employees were preparing to open when three employees turned on the deep fryer and subsequently saw flames underneath. The flames grew in intensity, and the employees exited the building and called 911 to report the

We’ll begin to shake off the wet weather for most of the weekend. We’ll still see some lingering showers for the mountains and higher elevations, but most of us will look for partly cloudy conditions. The weekend looks to be a bit more calm with warmer temperatures, though still quite a bit below average for

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Freeze Warning for Friday night and Saturday morning. …FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDTSATURDAY… * TEMPERATURE…Overnight lows cooling to 29 to 34 degrees through the Snake River Plain and Eastern Magic Valley from midnight through 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Sensitive