Month: October 2017

A 59-year-old Pocatello man entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Pocatello Monday on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor child. U.S. Attorney Bart Davis said Alfredo Padilla was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 23, 2017. According to the plea agreement, Padilla coerced an 11-year old girl to take

4:45 p.m. Colorado authorities have identified the man whose suspicious death is being investigated as a homicide and may be connected to a man arrested for the fatal carjacking of a University of Utah student. City of Golden spokeswoman Karlyn Tilley identified the man as 63-year-old Mitchell Bradford Ingle. Colorado police previously said officers found

Winds pick up even more for Wednesday as a low pressure trough nears the state. This low pressure system is not in a hurry, and will bring us chances for showers into next week beginning Thursday. A High Wind Watch has been issued for Wednesday, with gusts near 50 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear with lows

Real life vampires and fairies along with Wiccans and Pagans are tired of feeling like they have to hide in Idaho. Their goal is simple, make Southeastern Idaho a more inclusive place to live. Absynthe Entebris, who is apart of the fairy realm in Pocatello said she knew she was different growing up. “I always

The Idaho Falls Police Department has promoted two officers. Lieutenant Steve Hunt and Lieutenant Bill Squires were recently promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Squires started working for the Idaho Falls Police Department in 1995 after working security for the Idaho National Laboratory. He has served as a patrol officer and patrol supervisor for

The Southeast Idaho MATHCOUNTS chapter received a $5,000 grant from Monsanto to fund the Southeast Idaho MATHCOUNTS Competition to be held in February 2018. Middle school mathletes from across southeast Idaho who train individually and in teams will gather to test their knowledge. Prizes are awarded at each level of the competition. The top teams

The Bureau of Land Management has named Melissa Warren as the new manager of the Pocatello Field Office. Acting District Manager Lance Brady said Warren has a strong background in lands and reality and a solid grasp of how BLM functions in its day-to-day activities. Warren has been manager of BLM’s Tuscon Field Office in

Food will help you receive a bit of forgiveness from the Marshall Public Library. The library’s annual “Food for Fines” food drive starts November 1 and each nonperishable food item you donate will compensate for one dollar of your fine. “‘Food for Fines helps the library get back materials that otherwise might never have been

A hunting guide and hunter are recovering in Wyoming hospitals after being attacked by a bear in the Washakie Wilderness. The Cody Enterprise reports John Sheets said he was field dressing an elk Thursday night on a late-season cow hunt with a female hunter when she was attacked by a grizzly bear. Sheets said he

UPDATE 10/31/17 11:30 a.m.: As of Tuesday morning, Fall River Electric’s operations department determined to PROCEED with Wednesday’s power outage at Last Chance. Officials report affected members will be notified by phone today, Tuesday, October 31. UPDATE 12:00 p.m.: This outage has been rescheduled to a future date to be determined. ORIGINAL: Fall River Electric

Researchers say that a newly discovered plant species will be named after the late Gov. Cecil Andrus after a group of his friends successfully helped raise $10,000 for their work. KBSX-FM reports scientists from Boise State University and the College of Idaho discovered the new plant species in the Boise Foothills. They offered to let

Eastern Idaho native Steven Carr has been named to the American Red Cross of Idaho board of directors. Carr held the position once before in the mid 1980’s. Over the past three decades, Carr has served the Red Cross in several capacities. He was the only American elected to the Standing Commission of the International

We experienced the coldest morning so far this season, with many locations dropping into the teens in the Snake River Plain. Afternoon highs today will be similar to yesterday, with breezy conditions in the afternoon. Winds pick up even more for tomorrow as a low pressure trough nears the state. This low pressure system is

In an unexpected and emotional statement, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl apologized in court Monday to all the military personnel who were wounded searching for him and described the daily nightmares and flashbacks to his five years in captivity of Taliban allies he still endures. Bergdahl was the first witness in what’s expected to be a

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports it has taken multiple calls lately about a reoccurring phone scam calling residents in the Idaho Falls area. According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell, the scammer indicates they are with the Bonneville Sheriff’s Department and tells the victim they have a warrant for their arrest for various reasons including missing

Halloween is a time for kids to get dressed up, hit the streets and gets some candy. But what about those with severe food allergies? Tired of taking her daughter’s candy, one mom decided to do something about it. “It’s not fun at all when you have to take their candy,” Brittani Oplinger, whose daughter

Halloween brings in safety concerns for kids trick-or-treating. Make sure they have adult supervision, especially for young kids. Also, wear something on your costume that is easily seen in the dark. Carry a flashlight or glow sticks so you can see. Pay attention to your child’s candy as well, they should not eat any unwrapped

A cold front has made its mark on the region for Halloween, with gusty winds and chilly temps for this time of year. Expect cool and dry weather to continue Tuesday and into Wednesday. Moisture will make its way back across the region on Thursday. Tonight: Cold and clear with lows in the upper teens

Three Tennessee people were arrested at 7:30 a.m. Thursday after a Wyoming Highway Patrol traffic stop about 20 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming on eastbound Interstate 80. The three were driving a 2016 Ford Focus carrying approximately 63 pounds of marijuana. Vickey Hamilton, 41, Lorenzo Hamilton, 21, and Champainge Rucker, 18, all from Nashville were

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has caught three deer hunters from Idaho attempting to illegally pursue game over state lines in a sting operation using a remote-controlled mule deer buck. The Jackson Hole News And Guide reports the department schedules the sting for the opening day of deer hunting in Idaho, which usually comes

Officials with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare say the company tapped by the state to transport Medicaid patients for non-emergency services is ending its $70 million contract with the state. The agency announced Monday in a press release that San Diego-based Veyo has exercised its early termination rights under its three-year contract. The

Idaho’s average retail gasoline prices fell 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, according to the consumer group GasBuddy. Idaho’s average price of $2.61 compared to a national average $2.45. Prices on Sunday were 17 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year ago and 9 cents per gallon lower than a

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says improper garbage storage is causing bears to be killed in Jackson. The department has received at least 32 reports of bears causing problems in just one part of town over the past two weeks. State carnivore biologist Mike Boyce says he recently had to euthanize one bear that

A new seven-plex movie theatre, the Blackfoot Movie Mill, will be opening in the old Blackfoot Motors building on Bridge Street in Blackfoot. The Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Julie Ann Goodrich and Mayor Paul Loomis made the announcement Friday. According to owners Kent & Ingrid Lott, the Blackfoot Movie Mill will

Halloween is just two days away. Do you have your costume ready? The Spirit Halloween store has everything from full costumes to masks to even a few extra spooky things. One of the popular brands this year is the Netflix show Stranger Things. There’s also the ever popular superhero and Disney costumes. But, when asked

Boise State University officials say they expect football ticket revenue to drop again this season. BSU Athletic Director Curt Apsey told the Idaho Statesman the Broncos have seen declining football ticket revenue for the past four years. The Broncos brought in more than $7.5 million in 2012, when they enjoyed record average attendance and season-ticket

Pocatello can lay claim to the region’s best-tasting water. During the American Water Works Association’s regional conference, the Pocatello Water Department took home the Best of Show title in the water taste test competition. The region includes water systems within southeast Idaho and the entire state of Utah. Water systems were invited to submit a

A dry cold front that moved through the region this morning is bringing cold northerly winds and much colder temperatures for today and tomorrow. Wind chill will certainly be an issue today so bundle up! The Snake River Plain could see wind gusts into the 40’s. Expect cool and dry weather to continue Tuesday and

A pair of cold fronts will move into the region on Sunday night. The stronger front will cause gusty winds. The Snake River Plain could see wind gusts get up to 40 MPH. Highs on Monday will drop down into the 40’s. Wind chills will be in the teens for most areas on Monday morning.

A high pressure system will make for dry and warm weather conditions on Sunday. However, on Sunday night, a dry cold front will move into the region, causing highs for Monday to significantly drop. Sunday night winds will pick up and places across the Snake River Plain could see wind gusts get up into the

It’s time for Halloween specials, Charlie Brown! In the 1966 animated special It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the PEANUTS gang celebrates Halloween. Linus hopes he finally will be visited by the Great Pumpkin, and Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party. If you missed this favorite special on channel 8 last week, never

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter selected Col. Michael J. Garshak to serve as Idaho’s next adjutant general. Garshak currently serves as the Chief of Staff, Idaho Army National Guard and has been a member of the Idaho National Guard since 1993 after serving on active duty for six years. This new appointment will take effect Nov.

The Idaho Republican Party has named a longtime Florida GOP official and consultant as its new executive director. Idaho Republican Party Chairman Jonathan Parker announced Friday that he hired Frank Terraferma, a senior strategist with Front Line Strategies who has helped manage multiple campaigns for the Florida Republican Party. Terraferma was a key player in

One of Utah’s senators says President Donald Trump has decided to reverse protections established by two Democratic presidents to more than 3.6 million acres at two national monuments in the state. Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch says he’s “incredibly grateful” that Trump called him on Friday to say he is approving Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s proposal

“Better matters.” That’s Verizon’s slogan and the company is trying to live up to it through one of its programs called “Hopeline.” Hopeline is where Verizon takes customer’s old phones, batteries, chargers, even phones from other carriers and recyles them. The money that comes from recycling all goes toward phones and monetary support for domestic

THURSDAY STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFSRIGBY – 35 BORAH – 21 SODA SPRINGS – 0 FIRTH – 54 MURTAUGH – 15 BUTTE COUNTY – 60 MACKAY – 12 CAREY – 72 FRIDAY STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS 5A MADISON – 50MERIDIAN – 12 4A CENTURY – 26EMMETT – 21 IDAHO FALLS – 48LAKELAND – 22

Murder suspect Erik Ohlson will be arraigned in Teton County Magistrate Court in Driggs Tuesday on two additional felony charges. In addition to two previous counts of first-degree murder, Teton County, Idaho Prosecutor Billie Siddoway says she will seek to add a charge of burglary and a firearm enhancement. If successful, the two charges would

Bonneville County deputies were called to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers find a man who was on foot. It all happened around 7 a.m. Friday in the area of First Street and Ammon Road east of Idaho Falls, said Bryan Lovell with Bonneville County Sheriff’s office. Several deputies and ICE agents were in the

Close to 50,000 people in Southeastern Idaho are food insecure, according to the Idaho Food Bank. But the Boy Scouts of America are trying to help these people by holding their annual “Scouting for Food” event on Saturday morning. Scouts will canvas neighborhoods all across Southeastern Idaho picking up canned food items the community has

In a message sent to Church leadership and to be read in worship services throughout the world, the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes for future general conferences. The letter states “beginning in April 2018, the general women’s session

The U.S. Attorney’s Office collected more than $4.95 million in criminal restitution, fines and assessments for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2017. The Asset Forfeiture Unit collected another $2,147,676 in proceeds and instruments of crime in criminal and civil forfeiture actions. U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis said the more than $7.1 million

Over the past couple of weeks, the Idaho Falls Police Department has been investigating numerous vehicle burglaries in which windows were smashed in and purses, wallets and other property were taken in Idaho Falls. On Thursday, IFPD located and arrested three individuals in connection to this recent string of vehicle burglaries after an Idaho Falls

Arby’s will be reopening its restaurant at 1547 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls on Saturday, October 28. The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer giveaways such as free food and Arby’s Swag. “We’re proud to bring a newly remodeled Arby’s restaurant to Idaho Falls,” said Dianna Skidmore, an

Thanksgiving is still a month away, but we are already working on our grateful list. At the top: 34 new Hallmark Christmas movies! Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries recently revealed their schedule of brand-new Christmas movies for 2017. Here’s a list of the 34 new Christmas movies: Sat. Oct. 28 – Marry Me

High pressure is building back in through the weekend, allowing for dry and sunny conditions. Another cold front will slide out of Canada for Monday and Tuesday with colder temps for Halloween. Saturday: Sunny with highs in the low 60’s. Sunday: Sunny with highs in the low 60’s. Monday: Windy, partly cloudy with highs near

A Rexburg woman faces four different charges for attempting to defraud potential renters. Rexburg Police say 25-year-old Ashley Nicole Vidrine was fraudulently advertising a townhouse for rent and accepting down payments from victims without any intent of renting out the property. The townhouse being advertised was being rented by Vidrine and her husband. Investigators said

A sixteen-year-old female from Kearns, Utah was last seen in Murray, Utah Wednesday evening. Jaelyn Gruenebaum is described as being about 5’9″, 160 pounds and has dark brown hair and eyes. She is a mix of White, African American and American Indian descents. Officials report they are concerned for the immediate health and safety of

Regal Entertainment is going to try demand-based pricing for movies at some of its theaters beginning in 2018. You’ll pay higher ticket prices for hit movies and less for movies not considered a hit. Regal is partnering with the online ticket service and app Atom tickets to test the program. Movies playing at less popular

Idaho’s teacher shortage. In many respects, Idaho’s teacher shortage is well-documented. Rural districts continue to struggle to find and keep staff — and as one rural superintendent puts it, hard-to-find special education, math and science teachers are akin to “unicorns.” But the shortages appear more widespread, and they’re unlikely to go away any time soon.

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has named Nicholas Manning as an assistant administrator. Manning comes to EIRMC from HCA’s Mountain Division where he most recently served as Senior Director of Operations Improvement. HCA is the hospital’s parent company. Manning will partner with EIRMC’s leadership team to administer daily operations and lead several departments. An Ogden,

Wyoming wildlife officials say an off-duty game warden has shot and killed a grizzly bear that charged him. The confrontation happened Wednesday northwest of Cody. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department said Friday warden Chris Queen used his cell phone to immediately report the shooting. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and Park County Sheriff’s

About 1 acre of land burned in Yellowstone National Park during the 2017 fire season, a number much lower than the 63,000 acres burned in the park a year ago. The Cody Enterprise reported Wednesday that last year’s total was the most land singed in a single season since 1988, when 793,880 of the Park’s

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department euthanized a black bear cub that officials say would not have survived in the wild. The Laramie Boomerang reports the cub was captured on Thursday after Laramie police spotted it in town. State department officials say the cub, weighing about 25 pounds, was malnourished, and it did not have

With the 2016-17 winter still in mind, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the challenge of another winter. The department says the conditions of sidewalks will be a high priority. The department is asking local business and homeowners to remove obstructions that could prevent plowing. Sidewalks next to a curb line

The 2017 “Municipal Equality Index” has ranked Pocatello #1 among Idaho cities. The nationwide survey was conducted by the Equality Foundation for the Human Rights Campaign, examining how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for the LGBTQ communities who live in them. Pocatello scored a 75 out of 100. Boise was second with a

High pressure is building back in today and through the weekend, allowing for dry and sunny conditions. Another front will slide out of Canada for Monday and Tuesday with colder temps for Halloween. Friday: Sunny with highs in the upper 50’s. Tonight: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 20’s. Saturday: Sunny with highs in

A diabetic’s day of routinely pricking their finger could soon be over. One local diabetes center is a front runner in new technology to eliminate this painful chore. The Rocky Mountain Diabetes Center is one of seven in the country to test the new FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System. The new technology eliminates the

U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis reports two Pocatello residents pleaded guilty this week to possession of a methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Lataya Anderson and Matthew Toombs were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pocatello on May 24, 2017. According to court records, in March of this year, Anderson and Toombs sold just over

Community members and business owners gathered in Pocatello on Thursday to learn more about the Northgate project. Once the Northgate or Siphon Road Freeway Interchange is done, developers will start working on the Northgate community. According to the Northgate website, the new community will be a “Millennial City and will be a place where the

The opioid epidemic is killing tens of thousands of people across the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Idaho Office of Drug Policy says the state has been fighting this problem for years already. On Thursday, President Donald Trump declared a public health emergency because of the

A cabin located on the McCoy Creek and Elk-Jensen Roads on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest may soon be available for public rental. The forest is seeking public comments on a proposal to begin using the Jensen Cabin as a rental cabin for the public at a rate of $95 a night. The cabin is located

Idaho teens’ experience with bullying, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts were highlighted in a new study. The 2017 Idaho Youth Risk Behavior Survey gives schools, communities and the state an overview of the health status and risk behavior of adolescents in Idaho. The survey tracked behaviors from students, grade 9 thru 12, into 6 categories:

Keeping things a bit breezy as the cold front from yesterday, exits the region. High pressure builds back in for the end of the week and over the weekend, allowing for dry and sunny conditions. Another front will slide out of Canada for Monday and Tuesday with colder temps and gusty winds for Halloween. Tonight:

The city of Victor has launched a non-partisan campaign encouraging voters to turn out at the polls November 7. “Victor residents care deeply about our town and its future,” said Victor Mayor Jeff Potter. “It’s often hard to find the time to engage on local issues, especially for commuters, but having an informed and engaged

A Utah police lieutenant is appealing his demotion over the arrest of a nurse after she refused to allow blood to be drawn from an unconscious patient. Lt. James Tracy disputes findings that he ordered the arrest of nurse Alex Wubbels. Appeals documents provided Thursday say Tracy suggested Detective Jeff Payne consider handcuffing Wubbels after

A Twin Falls mother charged with killing her 20-month-old daughter has had her bail set at $2 million. The Times-News reports that 22-year-old Amanda Dunlap’s bond was set on Tuesday. She is charged with first-degree murder and eight felony counts of injury to a child in a case that Judge Thomas D. Kershaw Jr. has

Halloween is all about candy and fun, but it can be anything but fun for kids with food allergies or special needs. To help ease that frustration, the Portneuf District Library and Regional Early Childhood Council have teamed up to hold a special trunk or treat for those kids on Saturday, October 28. Portneuf District

State utility regulators are delaying Idaho Power’s quest to lump people who install rooftop solar panels into a new class of energy providers. Idaho Power had asked the commission for permission to create a new class of customer starting Jan. 1. Doing so would allow the company to discuss possible rate hikes. However, the Idaho

The Grand Teton National Park Foundation gifted a record $17 million in fiscal year 2017. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports the money was raised partly from private donors and was bolstered by a massive financial contribution that helped purchase Wyoming-owned acreage in Antelope Flats. The federal government matched that gift, and Grand Teton

Authorities say a woman is recovering after an apparent moose attack in Summit County. Two hikers found the woman lying on a trail with her dog on Sunday. They told authorities a cow moose and her calf were about 20 feet (6 meters) away, with the mother acting aggressively. The hikers got the woman and

Fresh tracks found on a dirt road in a rural, prairie area east of Cody in northwest Wyoming are the latest example of grizzly bears roaming into areas of the state where they haven’t been in a century. The tracks, confirmed by state Game and Fish Department bear experts, were discovered Oct. 18 by local

An Idaho man accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his 10-month-old daughter was charged with attempted strangulation of a woman following an attack. The Times-News reports that the Twin Falls man was arrested Friday after authorities say he tackled a woman and placed her in a choke hold causing injury last week. Authorities

An Idaho economic development organization has submitted a bid proposing Boise as the location of Amazon’s coveted second headquarters despite the city not being able to meet the requirements. The Idaho Statesman reports the state does not have a metropolitan area with more than 1 million people as required by Amazon, so the Boise Valley

A quick moving cold front is sliding to our east, just brushing eastern Idaho. As it passes through Wyoming, winds will blow from the north today, with gusts into the 20s. However, sunny skies will prevail, and continue through the weekend as high pressure builds over the western United States. Today: Mostly sunny, with a

No money, no marching band was almost the story for the Pocatello High School marching band. The band was short on funding to finish out its competitions for the season, but the community came together to change that. In the early morning hours if you drive by Irving Middle School’s football field, you might hear

Hundreds of people came to a campaign rally in Idaho Falls Wednesday evening to hear Mitt Romney endorse Tommy Ahlquist for governor of Idaho. The former republican presidential candidate talked about why he’s supporting Ahlquist. “Now, Tommy Ahlquist is a conservative’s conservative,” Romney said. “He’s going to take conservative principles to fix the schools. He’s

An American Falls resident was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 39 near milepost 14 about one mile south of Aberdeen around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. Idaho State Police reports 41-year-old Leobardo Castro was driving a 2012 Volkswagen Golf south on State Highway 39 near milepost 14 when the vehicle went off the road

A Montana man shot a killed a grizzly bear that broke into his garage where an elk carcass was hanging. Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Andrea Jones tells the Bozeman Daily Chronicle the shooting Sunday evening near Hebgen Lake was self-defense. Jones says the 15-year-old bear broke through a metal door to get into the

Idaho is facing a prescription opioid crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of four people who receive prescription opioids struggle with addiction. Darin Jernigan, the director of the physical therapist assistant program at Idaho State University concurred with the CDC and said the crisis is continuing to grow. “259

UPDATE 1:50 p.m.: A police department spokesperson said the shooting incidents appear to involve an argument between two parties. They said there is currently no “person-of-interest” in the active investigation. No further information has been released. People living in the area were advised to be aware of any suspicious activity and report it to police.

The National Park Service is considering a proposal to increase fees at highly visited national parks during peak visitor seasons. The list includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and 15 other national parks across the country. The increases would apply to entrance fees and revised fees for road-based commercial tours. According to the Park

Battelle Energy Alliance says it spent $194,555,080 with small business in Fiscal Year 2017. The company said it has exceeded its small business procurement goal for the fifth consecutive year. Battelle is responsible for management and operations at the Idaho National Laboratory. Small business goals are part of its contract with the Department of Energy

A quick moving cold front is sliding through the Continental Divide. Winds pick up Wednesday evening and into Thursday. While no precipitation is expected for the Snake River Plain, it is possible that Island Park and West Yellowstone see some rain/snow tonight. Another ridge of high pressure will quickly regain hold and lead to more

Enrollment continues to grow at BYU Idaho. Official fall semester enrollment shows a total campus enrollment of 19,399 students, an increase of 7.9 percent over last fall. Another 4,245 campus-based students are taking online courses or fulfilling internships away from campus. Online coursework has allowed enrollment growth without students having to be on campus. 11,850

Wyoming Highway Patrol officials say alcohol-related wrecks and lacking seat belt use are playing a role in the rising number of highway fatalities this year. The Laramie Boomerang reports that highway deaths have been declining for the past two years, but 113 people have died so far this year. The agency says that by the

The Real Heroes’ Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28 in the parking lot of the courthouse at 605 N. Capital Idaho Falls. First responders from the Idaho Falls Police and Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will be handing out candy and glow sticks to

A former Navy SEAL cried Wednesday as he testified about a military dog killed on a mission with him to find Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who walked away from his post in Afghanistan and was held by the Taliban for five years. The Navy SEAL, who suffered a career-ending injury during that mission, testified at

The Most Reverend Michael P. Driscoll, former bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise from 1999 to 2014, died Tuesday. Bishop Driscoll died of natural causes at the age of 78. Funeral and burial arrangements have yet to be announced. Bishop Peter Christensen, the current Bishop of Boise, succeeded Bishop Driscoll in late 2014.

Clouds will increase this evening ahead of a low pressure trough that will brush by eastern Idaho. Winds will also pick up this afternoon, with sustained winds in the upper teens. While no precipitation is expected for the Snake River Plain, it is possible that Island Park and West Yellowstone see some rain/snow tonight. Another

Downtown Blackfoot is getting a bit of a facelift. Local businesses are coming together to bring murals to the walls of downtown buildings. “It’s bringing Blackfoot back to life,” Geri Bloom, owner of the Tumbleweed Saloon, said. “It’s been gone for 10 years.” The businesses of Blackfoot have a plan to revitalize downtown. “I’m hoping

Zoo Idaho will be hosting its annual “Zoo Boo” event this Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This year’s Zoo Boo is bigger and spookier than ever,” said Rachael Shearouse, Curator of Education at Zoo Idaho. Shearouse said more than 20 vendors will be handing out candy and providing fun Halloween activities

Most kids know, if you’ve had a successful night trick-or-treating, you could be staring down into a bucket of sugary loot. But, what’s staring back at them, shouldn’t be kept under wraps. Registered dietitian and diabetes expert at Portneuf Medical Center Abby Wilson said this time of year sees a spike in the number of

Idaho education officials say the percentage of high school students who have seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months is the highest it’s been in 10 years. The Idaho State Department of Education released key statistics Tuesday on Idaho school districts and students in grades 9 through 12. The information will be used to

The U.S. Forest Service has purchased about 60 acres of private land inside the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in eastern Idaho that contains key spawning habitat for Yellowstone cutthroat trout. The agency in a news release Tuesday says the Duck Creek area of Henry’s Lake is also important habitat for elk, deer, pronghorn, grizzly bears and

Expect dry and mostly sunny weather conditions for this week as high pressure takes hold across the region. On Wednesday night a passing trough will bring some clouds and cooler temperatures, but the ridge will quickly regain hold and lead to more sunny and mild weather. We’ll have a few late night showers on Wednesday

A team of regional narcotics detectives have arrested five people as part of an ongoing drug investigation. Three were arrested shortly after noon Monday at 1415 S. 5th. Gail Roberta Dopp, 51, was arrested on charges of grand theft, possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and trafficking in

Do you have a fifth or sixth grader who loves to ski or snowboard or one who’d like to learn? Ski Idaho’s fifth and sixth grade ski-free passport program allows fifth graders to ski three days for free or at steep discounts at all 18 Gem State ski resorts and lets sixth graders ski two

State police have launched an investigation after hunters stumbled upon a body in a remote area of southwestern Idaho. The Idaho Statesman reports that authorities with the Owyhee County Sheriff’s Office say a man’s body was found on Saturday in the Bruneau Desert area. Sheriff Perry Grant says they “determined there were suspicious circumstances,” and

Wyoming Game and Fish Department numbers show that the number of female hunters in the state rose from 11,189 to 14,770 between 2008 and 2016. The Casper Star-Tribune reported Monday that the number of male hunters in the state stayed relatively steady during the same eight-year span, decreasing from 64,649 to 64,371. Kathryn Boswell, hunter

Advantage Tree Care is just one of the local tree services scrambling to keep up with the demand after an early fall snowstorm brought tree limbs crashing down more than a week ago. “We were already scheduled until Thanksgiving, and now we’re scheduled until Christmas,” Advantage Tree Care arborist, Tyson Allen said. Allen knew work