Month: October 2017

On Monday morning, the former Idaho State University student and employee who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $116,000 from the school over the course of four years starting in 2012, learned his sentence. embezzlement Judge Naftz sentenced Tyler Liddle to 14 years of probation, where he will have to pay back every cent from

Expect dry and mostly sunny weather conditions for this week as high pressure takes hold across the region. Patchy dense fog before noon for today and Wednesday mornings. 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

Target says customers want it to pause the “Christmas creep.” It says it wants to be more in tune with customers’ mindset, so it plans to ease in holiday promotions this year while better recognizing Thanksgiving. The retailer’s holiday plans also include a new e-gift service, adding kiosks that focus on impulse presents mainly under

One former librarian’s legacy will live on in print. Lavern Tomchak passed away in May. Instead of flowers, she asked for cash donations to buy books for the Roberts Elementary School library, where she was the librarian for many years. “Lavern was a force,” Teresa Codling, Principal of Roberts Elementary School, said. “And she absolutely

A traveler spotted a structure fire at 1824 East Highway 30, B J Barnes & Sons Trucking, in McCammon around 11:20 a.m. Sunday. McCammon Fire Chief Rich Pearson reports four engines and four water trucks from McCammon Volunteer, Inkom Volunteer, Lava Volunteer and Downey Volunteer responded to the fire. Pearson said the fire was contained

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded a $2,249,500 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Weston in Franklin County. DEQ reports the funding will be used to construct a new water storage tank, a new well, well house and transmission line. DEQ is authorized by state law to make loans to

Organizers of the Extreme Blue Thunder Air Show in Idaho Falls this summer are preparing to distribute $120,000 in proceeds to local charities. According to organizers, the July 22-23 event cost nearly $1.5 million to produce. Income came from a variety of sources, including corporate sponsors, ticket sales, and value-in-kind services provided by the city

Wildlife in Jackson Hole ended up in the deadly path of traffic in near-record numbers over the past year. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation wildlife-vehicle collision report released last week says 248 mule deer, 48 elk and 18 moose were claimed from May 2016 through April 2017. The

Sky Lynn Larsen, 19, of Pocatello has been charged with the theft of a backpack and custom leg braces. Pocatello Police said they were called at 7:45 a.m. Friday to investigate a burglary in a garage. The victim stated her daughter’s backpack and leg braces had been removed from the back of her wheelchair. Another

Police have arrested a south-central Idaho woman following the death of her 20-month-old child. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Amanda Dunlap of Twin Falls in Boise on Friday and booked her into the Ada County Jail. The Twin Falls Police Department tells The Times-News Dunlap was arrested on a warrant for suspected murder and felony injury to

Expect dry and mostly sunny weather conditions for this week as high pressure takes hold across the region. Patchy dense fog before noon for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 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

A Brigham Young University football player redshirting this season after violating the school’s honor code has been arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Francis Bernard was booked into the Utah County Jail early Saturday and also ticketed for driving without a valid license and failure to have proper registration. Bernard was

What’s your biggest phobia? Keyword research and Google Trends data were combined to find the top phobia in each state. Idaho and Montana’s biggest phobia is Arachnophobia, which is the fear of spiders. Wyoming’s biggest fear, clowns (Coulrophobia).See a full breakdown and other top fears below: Idaho Phobia Search Rating Arachnophobia (Spiders) 89 Xenophobia (Unknown)

Boise police say a man who was being sought for a rape early Saturday apparently killed himself after fleeing from officers. KBOI-TV reports that police initially responded to an address near Compass Drive and Hill Road at about 1:50 a.m. Saturday. They spoke with the victim, who said she knew the assailant, and she was

Wyoming Game and Fish Department is investigating two reports of wasted big game animals in southwest Wyoming. Evanston Game Warden Nick Roberts says he received reports of wasted big game animals on Oct. 19. One involved a doe mule deer that had been field dressed and appeared to have been hung since the deer season

The former Idaho State University employee and student who is accused of stealing more than $116,000 from the school over the course of four years, waived the right to his preliminary hearing on Wednesday morning. But, he did it in the wrong courtroom. Tyler Liddle, 29 was scheduled to appear before Judge Carnaroli Wednesday afternoon,

Some Fall River Electric Coop members may be affected by a power pole replacement project. A planned power outage is scheduled to last for about 4 hours. About 250 customers in the Last Chance area of Island Park will be affected from about 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 24. The power pole replacement is

Jackson Town Manager Bob McLaurin has announced he will leave the post next July when his employment agreement expires. He has been serving in the post since 2003 and said he announced his decision now to give the town some time to find a replacement. A North Carolina native, McLaurin earned his master’s degree from

Idaho’s retail gasoline prices fell 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy analysts. Nationally, prices dropped by 1.6 cents per gallon to $2.44 per gallon. The survey of 802 Idaho gas outlets indicates prices were 18.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day a

Expect dry and mostly sunny weather conditions for this week as high pressure takes hold across the region. However, 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. Light winds are also expect this week. Today:

Thanks to a $30,000 donation from the Friends of the Marshall Public Library, the books that call the Marshall Public Library home will soon get a new place to spend their days between checkouts. Recently, the group presented library staff with the money for new shelving for the library’s growing catalog. “Thank you to the

Expect dry and mostly sunny weather conditions for the work week. However, on Wednesday night a shortwave trough will bring rain showers across the region. Sunny and dry weather is also expected for this upcoming weekend. Monday: Mostly Sunny, with highs in the 50’s. Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the 60’s. Wednesday: Sunny, with highs

One local ranch is bringing some relief to moms whose children are battling cancer. “When you get a kid that’s diagnosed with cancer and you feel really alone, and then you come here and you realize, I’m not alone,” Camille Ashcraft, one of the mom’s attending the retreat, said. “In fact, I’ve met so many

A storm system will bring a round of snow showers to Southeastern Idaho on Saturday night. Expect snow accumulations on mountain passes in the Central Mountains and along the Continental Divide. Higher elevation areas above 8000 feet could see 8 to 10 inches of snow through tomorrow. On Sunday a wind advisory will be in

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded the city of American Falls in Power County a $20,000 drinking water planning grant. DEQ reports the funds will be used to prepare a planning document to evaluate the water system’s deficiencies and identify necessary improvements. The total eligible cost of the project is $40,000. The remaining

High School Football Scores for Thursday, October 19/Friday, October 20 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 SOUTH FREMONT – 26TETON – 56 SHELLEY – 24SUGAR-SALEM – 7 BEAR LAKE – 13ABERDEEN – 35 WEST SIDE – 47MALAD – 27 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 RIGBY – 47BONNEVILLE – 28 SKYLINE – 14MADISON – 7 HILLCREST – 29HIGHLAND – 42 IDAHO

One of the big issues up for vote on November ballots in Bannock County is the $16 million jail bond. Last May, the bond did not get the two-thirds majority needed to pass. Based on public input, Sheriff Lorin Nielsen and county commissioners have worked to make some changes to the bond proposal. This week,

Friday night, Holt Arena in Pocatello was filled with more than football games and cheers. It was filled with the sounds of marching bands. Most high schools and middle schools with the Pocatello/Chubbuck school district came together to perform a “Patriotic Extravaganza” at the halftime show at the Hillcrest vs. Highland football game. The extravaganza

Early voting has been underway in Bannock County for just under two weeks. The elections office said so far, it has received a total of 430 ballots. It said there have been more voters this week than last week. The elections team said that’s a little lower than average, but not unexpected. Staff said they

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is already selling Christmas tree permits. You can get a permit from any of the Bridger-Teton National Forest District Offices which include the Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale, Greys River (Afton) and Blackrock Ranger Stations. Permits are also sold at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kemmerer and Pinedale Field Offices. Forest

A man has died after a couple’s car drove off a road and into a river in western Wyoming. The accident happened around 1 p.m. Friday on U.S. 26-89 through Snake River Canyon. Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Mike Merritt says the surviving passenger believes her husband fell asleep before he swerved, hit a guardrail and

Yellowstone National Park reports the following roads are temporarily closed due to poor winter driving conditions: West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass): closed to public travel Fishing Bridge Junction to East Entrance (Sylvan Pass): closed to public travel There is currently no estimated reopening time. You can find road information on the park website

The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a report of multiple gunshots near the corner of Sage Avenue and H Street in Idaho Falls at 12:42 a.m. Friday. IFPD reports the gunshots had ceased by the time multiple officers arrived on scene. Officers then located a home in the area with a window shot out.

Some customers of Idaho Falls Power are again receiving scam phone calls from persons seeking to collect utility payments. Idaho Falls Power advises the utility does not demand utility payments over the phone and that all billing is handled by the City Utilities Office. That office does not accept payments over the phone either. IFP

Pocatello is seeing the benefits of low-unemployment. This week a national cyber security and data management company named Buchanan and Edwards announced it is bringing new jobs to Pocatello. With the increase in companies looking to hire employees in Pocatello, one of the big questions is are there enough locally qualified candidates? Dan Cravens, the

This week’s education news: Turning the tables. Staring this year, third- through 12th-graders will have a chance to grade their teachers and their learning environment. For example, students will be asked whether they worry about school violence, and whether they think their teachers are excited to be in the classroom. The online surveys will be

Your Health Idaho is still going strong despite fears of possible changes due to health care being a hot button issue in the nation. Your Health Idaho executive director, Pat Kelly, told KIFI/KIDK, “It’s business as usual,” with the health exchange. Since it is not a federally run system, any changes made federally would not

Our cold front is moving off to the east for this weekend, leaving us with colder temps and gusty winds all weekend. Showers will look to stop for late Friday and into Saturday before more snow and rain showers move in Saturday afternoon. There is a chance of some snow early Sunday for the Snake

Idaho’s September unemployment rate fell to its lowest point on record, 2.8 percent. The Idaho Department of Labor said the decrease was due to an increase in the number of Idahoans working and a continued drop in the number of unemployed. Total employment grew by 4,154 workers in September, the largest monthly increase since July

Electricity has been restored to about 1,500 Idaho Falls Power customers after a Friday morning outage. Spokesperson Joelyn Hansen said a power line was damaged when a tree limb fell on it at around 10:30 a.m on South Boulevard. She warns that there were many tree limbs broken during wind storms last weekend that did

Pocatello Police report a new round of fake cash is circulating in East Idaho. Recently, PPD received multiple reports of counterfeit $20 bills being passed at local businesses by several different males. Officers say the males will attempt to use the bill, and if they are successful may attempt a second transaction, asking for change

Two Illinois men have forfeited more than $20,000 that was seized during a drug bust in Yellowstone National Park to the federal government. KTWO-AM reports a park ranger stopped Jacob Dotson and Dustin Alvis for speeding on July 8. Officials later found marijuana and $20,337 inside the car. Alvis and Dotson pleaded guilty to misdemeanor

UPDATE 10/20/17: A 26-year-old Illinois man died after falling during a hike in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains north of Yellowstone National Park. Stillwater County Undersheriff Chip Kem tells The Billings Gazette that two hikers who have medical training saw Chase Shott fall from a trail above Mystic Lake on Wednesday afternoon. He was dead by the

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center CEO Doug Crabtree has announced he will retire from the post December 31, 2017. Crabtree has served most of his health care career at EIRMC. He has been CEO for 18 years. Prior to that, he served as Chief Operating Officer at EIRMC from 1993 to 1997 and as assistant

An Idaho state lawmaker involved in an active criminal investigation has resigned. Boise attorney Gabe McCarthy confirmed in a text message that Republican Rep. Brandon Hixon had resigned from the Idaho House on Thursday. McCarthy, Hixon’s attorney, did not immediately respond to follow up questions. House Speaker Scott Bedke, an Oakley Republican, has not responded

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’s gradual embrace of the digital age for missionaries is taking another step forward as the religion doubles the missions where technology is allowed and swaps out tablets for smartphones. The Church said in a news release Friday the change signals ongoing adaption to reflect how people communicate

Wyoming Game and Fish personnel have trapped and relocated a sub-adult female grizzly bear Tuesday. Officials took the action in an effort to avoid future conflicts. The bear was captured after it developed the habit of frequenting developed sites near the Pat O’Hara creek drainage north of Cody, Wyoming. In cooperation with the Caribou-Targhee National

A recent Foursquare study researched the most popular fast-food chain in each state. Chick-fil-A dominated and even took over Idaho. Researchers weren’t surprised by this as Chick-fil-A generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast-food chain in the U.S. For the study, researchers looked at which chains received the most visits on average per

A cold front will move through the region today, so look for increasing winds, cloud cover with rain and snow showers beginning mid-morning. A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 MPH. Snow levels will start at 7,000 feet Fri

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October is family history month and now you have the chance to get free help from genealogy experts to trace your ancestry. Saturday, October 21 at the LDS Church on Sunnyside and Holmes volunteers can help connect you to websites that just might trace your ancestry back a thousand years. Local News 8 Chief Meteorologist

It’s always good to be prepared for all kinds of emergencies. On Thursday, that’s what the City of Pocatello tried to do with its “Great Shake Out” earthquake drill. The city wanted to make sure its employees were prepared for an earthquake – and what to do if caught in one. “The biggest thing is

The South Fork Archery Range may be forced by the City of Idaho Falls to move from its current location just east of Sandy Downs. The archers have leased the land from the city for the past five years. But, they may be replaced by a new substation, and they are not happy about it.

Go ahead and giggle. You read that right. The combination of a dark sky thanks to a new moon and a close pass by our two planets means you might be able to see Uranus with little to no help. NASA says Uranus will reach opposition on October 19, meaning the planet will be directly

In light of today, October 19, being Purple Thursday, Dixie’s Diner in Idaho Falls will be donating 15 percent of all purchases to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center. The restaurant is located at 2150 Channing Way and is open until 9 p.m. You can view their menu HERE.

A Pocatello woman is in the hospital after a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 64, one mile north of the Portneuf Road or Fort Hall Mine Road exit around 10:16 a.m. Thursday. Idaho State Police reports 72-year-old Gary Woodward of Canada was driving northbound in a Peterbilt truck when 39-year-old Shannon

Idaho’s Senate delegation is co-sponsoring bi-partisan legislation designed to better prepare for and prevent costly wildfires. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch said the Wildland Fires Act of 2017 will help further the “National Cohesive Fire Strategy” developed by state and federal firefighting agencies. Specifically, the act would provide up to $100 million in funding

Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) announced the winners of their 3rd Annual Back-to-School Coloring Contest Thursday. The winner of the Grades K-2 category is Kai Dimick, 1st Grade. A.W. Johnson Elementary School in Firth, ID. Teacher: Jotien Adams. Principal: Sid Tubbs. The winner of the Grades 3-5 category is Taeler Foster, 5th Grade. Jefferson Elementary School

In honor of Nuclear Science Week, more than 500 kids went the Museum of Idaho Thursday for “STEM at the Museum.” STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math — and this is all in efforts to educate kids about this growing field. “To watch the children’s faces when they see a bit of chemistry

You might expect to occasionally see ants or even spiders in your home in Southeastern Idaho, but what about a scorpion? That is exactly what reporter Erin O’Shaughnessy found in a home in Pocatello. After viewers asked us how common it is to find scorpions in Idaho and what other types of creepy crawlies live

A Utah filtering service for movies has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. KUTV-TV reports VidAngel CEO Neal Harmon said Wednesday in a statement, “It’s an important step to protect our company – as well as its creditors, investors, and customers – from the plaintiffs’ efforts to deny families their legal right to watch filtered content

A woman who graduated from the University of Idaho’s law school in Moscow has filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit contending the school failed to take adequate measures after she was sexually assaulted by another student. The lawsuit filed last week in federal court contends that the school violated federal law by allowing her to be

A cold front along with a low pressure system is expected to move in late Friday and Saturday. Friday, look for increasing winds, cloud cover with rain and snow showers later in the day. A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45

Idaho officials have paid $24,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an eastern Idaho woman who said an Idaho State Police detective investigating her as part of a federal drug case coerced her into having sex. The Idaho Statesman reports the Idaho Office of Risk Management settled the case on Monday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced that Idaho will receive $1.2 million of a multistate settlement with General Motors over allegations it concealed ignition safety problem in its vehicle. Wasden said Thursday the automaker had reached the $120 million settlement with attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia. The settlement concludes

The Honolulu City Council has unanimously passed a bill making it illegal on Oahu to smoke in vehicles while children are inside. The bill was approved Wednesday and Mayor Kirk Caldwell said he plans to sign it into law. Those in opposition say the bill intrudes on people’s private lives, while backers say those under

A jury acquitted a Utah man accused of raping a 19-year-old Brigham Young University student. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Nasiru Seidu was found not guilty Wednesday of first-degree felony rape for the alleged crime that took place in September 2015. On the first day of trial, the alleged victim testified that she had consensual

One local school is doing what it can to help students in Napa, California, who are affected by the wildfires. “It makes me feel proud to be a part of doing this because I just like to see that we’re doing something good for another school’s that’s helped us come where we are,” said Ethan

Buchanan and Edwards, a national cyber security and data management company, has announced plans to expand in Pocatello. The technology company said it hoped to fill 50 positions initially and up to 80 jobs as the company gets established. “We are happy to be in the Pocatello-Chubbuck community where we have received great support getting

You have one opportunity to see the Russian Grand Ballet’s full-length classical production of the world’s famous ballet Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake in Idaho Falls on Nov. 8. The ballet tells the story of Princess Odette who falls under the spell of an evil sorcerer and can only be saved by Prince Siegfried’s devotion. It features

Yellowstone National Park plans to construct a new youth campus at Mammoth Hot Springs. It will replace and improve the park’s existing education facilities. The project was approved by National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director Sue Masica on October 4, 2017. It is expected to be completed by 2022, Yellowstone’s 150th anniversary. The current campus

Eastern Idaho temperatures continue to warm into today ahead of a cold front that will move in for tomorrow. Breezy conditions with mostly sunny skies are expected today ahead of this cold front. Tomorrow, expect rain and cloud cover with a lot of wind starting mid-morning and through the afternoon, with much colder temperatures through

With bruised knuckles and sore fingers, the symphony of the annual Idaho Lottery’s “Scratch for Schools” event is usually the sound of laughter, hootin’ and hollerin’, and hundreds of scratchers making their way across rolls of scratch tickets. But behind all of the fun, Lewis and Clark Elementary School first-grade teacher Emily Smith said there

An Idaho legislative panel charged with reviewing possible campaign finance reforms has rejected a proposal to lift the state’s campaign contribution limits. The bipartisan committee agreed Wednesday that Idaho’s modest contribution limits to candidates and political action committees should remain in place. Idaho currently limits contributions to statewide candidates at $5,000 per election and limits

Public records show that the phrase “shooting at Trump” found in a high school English quiz was also an answer on the same test given to Jackson students last year. Teton County School District Information Coordinator Charlotte Reynolds told the Jackson Hole News and Guide Tuesday that the quiz tested students on Chapter 7 and

Blackfoot mayoral candidates will be at the Blackfoot Public Library Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a meet and greet. Blackfoot Public Library employee Linda Stewart said the candidates will be voicing their stance on a number of topics including the Blackfoot Swimming Pool proposal. Stewart reports there will be treats and a door

Eastern Idaho temperatures will steadily warm into Thursday ahead of a cold front that will move in for Friday. Lower elevation areas will get very near the 70 degree mark, likely exceeding that value in the southern Snake River Plain for today and Thursday. On Friday, expect rain and cloud cover with breezy conditions, and

A new temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been completed in Meridian, Idaho and preparations are underway for a month long public open house, which will be run similar to the open house last summer for the renovated Idaho Falls Temple. The Meridian temple is the fifth temple of the

A couple from Illinois say they want to find and thank six people who helped them change a tire on Interstate 90 in northeastern Wyoming. The blowout happened July 23 near Rozet. Carol and Herb Sutherland say they’d just been to Devils Tower and couldn’t get roadside service through their insurance company. They tell the

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit contending the U.S. Forest Service is illegally jeopardizing bighorn sheep by allowing University of Idaho domestic sheep on two eastern Idaho grazing allotments as part of agricultural research activities. Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians in the 18-page lawsuit filed Tuesday contend the grazing through permits issued to the

A former Idaho Department of Fish and Game employee has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the agency that includes an allegation that a male supervisor threatened to strangle her with an extension cord. The seven-page lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court seeks no less than $100,000 in damages plus attorney fees. The

The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Department is reporting technical issues with the 9-1-1 system serving Teton County and Bondurant, Wyoming. Some calls are being dropped and caller information is not being relayed into the Dispatch Center. Technicians are currently looking into the problem. In the interim, anyone with an emergency who cannot make a successful

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has slated a series of public meetings to gather public comments on possible amendments to its Idaho land use plans. Specifically, BLM is reviewing plans that address greater sage-grouse conservation. The Department of Interior announced its intention to revisit land use plans in 10 western states. It said the

ON Semiconductor will use a Workforce Development Training Fund grant of $335,958 to assist with the creation and training of five permanent full-time positions and for retraining and retaining 79 employees at its Pocatello facility. The new line maintenance technician positions will pay an average hourly rate of $23 plus employer-assisted medical benefits upon completion

Wildlife officials are looking for a grizzly bear that was shot and wounded when a hunter said it charged him in northern Wyoming. The Cody Enterprise reports that the bear charged Tev Kelley and his hunting partner Scott Smith Oct. 6 while they were field dressing an elk Smith had just shot. Kelley first fired

Eastern Idaho temperatures will steadily warm into Thursday ahead of a cold front that will move in for Friday. Lower elevation areas will get very near the 70 degree mark, likely exceeding that value in the southern Snake River Plain for today and Thursday. On Friday, expect rain and cloud cover with breezy conditions, and

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The Pocatello/Chubbuck school district has a name for its new stadium. Tuesday night, the school board voted “Iron Horse” as the name. The board selected Iron Horse from five potential name choices: Iron Horse, Gem, Gateway, Koetter, and PHC (which stood for Pocatello, Highland, Century – the three local high schools getting the most use

Recent allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein have led to a growing social media campaign called, “#MeToo.” Clients of Weinstein claim he sexually harassed them while they were working with him. Now, social media is taking a stand against sexual violence, including sexual harassment. “Statistics show that one in four women will experience some kind

Bingham County Prosecutor Cleve Colson announced Tuesday three juveniles involved in committing acts of bullying and battery against another juvenile at Snake River High School on August 24, 2017 will be handled within the Bingham County Juvenile Justice System and Bingham County Juvenile Probation Services. “Due to all parties being juveniles, I will not be

A man who was shot in the lower abdomen while trying to burglarize a home and shoot the owner has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. William Shinkle of Victor was sentenced Monday and must serve five years before becoming eligible for parole. Authorities say during the burglary near Rigby in October 2016, Shunkle

UPDATE 2 p.m.: Christopher Tapp, 41, of Idaho Falls was arrested on misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor interruption of a telecommunication device Monday. During his arraignment Tuesday afternoon, Tapp was ordered to be held on $7,500 bond. Prosecutors claimed Tapp made 15 calls to the victim, despite a no-contact order. Defense attorneys said Tapp was

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control is saying the biggest population of people who are skipping their flu shot, are the ones who likely need it the most. Those between the ages of 65 and 74 are deciding to forego getting vaccinated, but that could be problematic – especially for those who live more

An Idaho Falls City garbage truck was involved in a crash with a red Mazda at the corner of Holmes Avenue and Lomax Street in Idaho Falls around 7 a.m. Tuesday. The garbage truck was traveling south on Holmes when it struck a Mazda that was westbound on Lomax. The garbage truck pushed the car

You just can’t make some of this stuff up. On Monday morning, Pocatello Police and Old Town Pocatello Director Stephanie Palagi confirmed the person suspected of intentionally mowing-down more than $5,000 dollars worth of artwork in Old Town has been located. The suspect’s name will not be released until an arrest has been made, but

A new state audit finds that a foundation that runs venues from the 2002 Winter Olympics in the Salt Lake City area needs $39 million over the next decade to do improvements and put the city in position to make a bid for a future Olympics. The report released Tuesday from the Legislature’s auditor recommends

Salt Lake City officials say police body camera video will become public record 10 business days after officer-involved shootings and other incidents. The new policy announced Tuesday comes after two videos have thrown Salt Lake City police into a critical spotlight in recent months: A shooting that killed a black man after he ran from

Pocatello will host Idaho’s first Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar. The business will be owned and operated by Jabbar Singh Dhaliwal and located inside of the Red Lion Hotel at 1555 Pocatello Creek Road. Dhaliwal said the restaurant would bring approximately 35 to 40 new jobs to the area. “I fell in love with

A 68-year-old man who pleaded no contest to two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide has been sentenced to 45 to 50 years in prison. The Rocket-Miner reports that Sweetwater County 3rd District Court Judge Nena James acknowledged the sentence likely means life in prison, but says it was her intent to make a strong statement.

Idaho State University professor and director of nursing research Mary Nies is the recipient of a $50,000 funding award to study diabetes prevention in Idaho’s rural Latino communities. The one-year award from non-profit organization the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute was awarded through PCORI’s Pipeline to Proposal Awards. Nies plans to use the funds to establish