Month: December 2017

Kayakers discovered a body along the Greenbelt near the Diversion Dam off Highway 21 in Boise, Idaho. KBOI-TV reports that the Ada County Sheriff’s Office says the body was found shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday about 100 yards east of the dam. It appears the man had been deceased for several days. His personal belongings

The teenage son of an Idaho county sergeant was killed in a two-car wreck. The Coeur d’Alene Press reports 16-year-old Jacob Leeder, the son of a sergeant with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, died at the scene of a crash on Interstate 90 Friday night in Coeur d’Alene. Leeder was a passenger in a vehicle

People going through Teton Pass on Wyoming highway 22 will need to plan accordingly December 30th. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is scheduling to close Teton pass at 9 pm for avalanche control. Reduced visibility, winter driving conditions, and increased avalanche hazard may force an earlier closure. No overnight parking at the summit of Teton

Pebble Creek Ski Area is offering January sessions of the Little Star, Super Star and All Stars programs starting January 6th and 7th. The January Junior Boarder program is being offered on Saturdays beginning January6th. The programs all run for the four consecutive Saturdays or Sundays in January. Reservations are recommended for all programs as

As we get ready for the ball to drop to welcome us to the new year, many of us are also welcoming some New Years resolutions. If you want to keep those resolutions around longer than a couple of months, you might want to make them a little more realistic. It seems like every year

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District driver education registration is underway for the 2018 sessions. Session A will begin January 9, 2018, and Session B will begin February 27, 2018. Interested students must be 14 and a half years old and purchase a driver’s permit at the drivers’ License Bureau prior to registering for the class. Registration

Better Business Bureau Serving the Northwest is warning you to look out for common scams that occur during this time of year. Holiday season scams include online purchase scams, look-alike websites, fake shipping notifications and free gift card scams. Last year from October to the end of December, more than 500 US victims reported an

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About 40 people helped get a dozen elk out of water in the Palisades around 8 a.m. Friday morning. Dusty Jones of Alpine, Wyoming tells Local News 8 and Eyewitness News 3 he was driving to work when he saw people on the ice with about 10 head of elk in the water. They had

We’ll see windy conditions for the next couple of days as stormy weather moves in from the West/Northwest. Snow will favor the higher elevations around the Snake River Plain, with little moisture making it into the plain itself. A cold front arrives which will drop temperatures into the workweek. Again the snow will favor the

The Pocatello Police Department Detectives Division is currently looking into an incident of an unknown bundle being thrown into the Portneuf River Thursday night. A witness told investigators they observed an individual described as possibly being a heavier set Hispanic female, approximately 5’5″ tall, wearing a dark sweatshirt, light sweat pants carrying an unknown bundle

Idaho Republican leaders will soon meet in Boise to vote on possible rule changes and discuss which resolutions the state party will urge GOP lawmakers to support. The two-day Idaho GOP winter meeting starts next Friday in Boise, just several days before the GOP-dominant Idaho Legislature kicks off its 2018 session. Once again the agenda

Idaho officials say air quality is in the unhealthy range in the east-central Idaho town of Salmon and surrounding area due to stagnant air that has elevated pollutant levels. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality on Friday says air quality is in the unhealthy range and residents should limit heavy exertion and time outdoors. The

Zoo Boise officials say a red panda cub has died. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports the zoo announced Thursday that its 6-month-old cub named Whiskers died from a bacterial infection a few weeks ago. Zoo Boise said in a Facebook post that staff believes Whiskers had a weakened immune system which made him more prone to

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed an eastern Idaho city councilwoman to the state House despite concerns raised by local Republicans that the selection process may have contained serious flaws. Otter announced Wednesday he selected Barbara Ehardt to replace outgoing GOP Rep. Janet Trujillo of Idaho Falls, who is leaving her post to serve on

A Montana man attempted to run from police after being handcuffed during a traffic stop in Idaho Falls Wednesday afternoon. Idaho Falls police say in a press release the incident happened just after 1 p.m. In a statement released Thursday night, IFPD says, “Idaho Falls police conducted a traffic stop near Shoup Ave. and Constitution

We’ll see windy conditions for the next couple of days as stormy weather moves in from the West/Northwest. Snow will favor the higher elevations around the Snake River Plain, with little moisture making it into the plain itself. A cold front arrives tomorrow which will drop temperatures into next week. Again the snow will favor

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Idaho Falls Police are investigating the theft of an ATM machine from the Sunnyside Travel Center at 3365 Outlet Boulevard at around 2:45 a.m. Thursday. According to police, the suspects used a truck to pull the ATM from the store. One suspect wrapped a chain around the ATM while the other drove the truck forward

A propane-fueled “salamander” heater is being blamed for a fire that caused an estimated $30,000 damage to one section of a building at 142 S. 3rd Avenue in Pocatello. The fire was reported at 9:25 p.m. on Tuesday. The building was unoccupied and no one was injured. Quick response helped firefighters contain the fire to

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was hard at work today practicing drills, to stay prepared in case an emergency were to happen. The fire crew went over to the Quality Inn & Suites, where they simulated high rise fire fighting operations. The department practiced interior and exterior operations, using their ladder truck. Firefighters had to

Buying tobacco in the city of Rexburg could become difficult for those under the age of 21. The Rexburg City Council will vote soon on a city ordinance that would raise the tobacco buying age. The Rexburg Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee received a $750 grant from the American Lung Association to support the “Tobacco 21”

As the snow falls, it’s the perfect time to hit the powder. With snowfall on the slopes, skiers and snow mobilers are taking to the mountains. With recent avalanches near the Utah-Idaho border, are you prepared to be face-to-face with one? A group of five went to up to the Monte Cristo area on Tuesday.

We’ll see windy conditions for the next couple of days as stormy weather moves in from the West/Northwest. Scattered snow showers will favor the higher elevations north and east of the Snake River Plain, with 1 to 3 inches from the Driggs area to the Island Park area through tonight. A cold front arrives for

Lower Valley Energy has energized an underground transmission line. The work began 10 months ago when Teton Village suffered a 5-day power outage due to a winter storm. Seventeen steel transmission poles were blown down in the February storm. It was the worst disaster in the cooperative’s 80-year history. With the help of other utilities

In an effort to streamline snow removal, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is responding to complaints about people pushing snow from private property on to public roads. Deputies say state law makes it a misdemeanor to place any obstruction in any ditch, stream, or public road. The violation is punishable by up to six months

Wildlife officials have killed a mountain lion in eastern Idaho after it killed a dog near Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal reports a woman found her dog apparently mauled by a mountain lion Wednesday morning Southeast Regional Fish and Game office Regional Supervisor Mark Gamblin says wildlife officers confirmed the attack. Regional Conservation Officer Scott

Northern Idaho could get up to 2 feet of snow through Saturday. The National Weather Service says starting Thursday moist air coming in from the Pacific Ocean will hit cold air that’s part of an Arctic front over northeastern Washington state and northern Idaho. The northeastern part of Washington state is expected to get up

UPDATE: Authorities say an 8-year-old Utah boy who was rescued after falling through the ice on a frozen pond on Christmas is awake and doing well. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday afternoon that the little boy, identified only by his first name Jason, is coherent and has been responding to questions from staff

Authorities say an eastern Idaho woman who gave birth prematurely to a boy who tested positive for methamphetamine has been charged with felony injury to a child. The Times-News reports that the 26-year-old woman was arraigned Tuesday in Cassia County Magistrate Court. Authorities say that Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley called police on Saturday, and

Four people were buried by an avalanche Tuesday in the Monte Cristo area just north of Eccles Peak under a slope called Whiskey Hill on the Utah-Idaho border. All survived. The Utah Avalanche Center said a group of five was riding in the area. One member stayed in a big meadow while the other four

Are you ready for the worst? This time last year, we saw a number of earthquakes in our area, wildfires across the country and hurricanes. It might be best to prepared for whatever comes our way. According to reports sixty percent of Americans haven’t practiced what to do in case of an emergency disaster. “Unfortunately,

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a caution for air quality in Salmon and surrounding area. The decision prohibits all outdoor open burning in accordance with the Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho. Homeowners are encouraged to use clean wood-burning practices or alternative heat sources, although there are currently no

Pocatello has been vindicated. “It is a fine flag and I hope to see it everywhere next time I’m up there,” said Roman Mars. Mars is the vexillologist (the scientific study of flags) who inspired Pocatello to hoist a new flag, after he called it the worst city flag in North America” during a 2015

We’ll see breezy conditions for the next couple of days as stormy weather moves in from the West/Northwest. Scattered snow showers will favor the higher elevations north and east of the Snake River Plain, with 1 to 3 inches from the Driggs area to the Island Park area through tonight. A cold front arrives for

Some may think homelessness is problem mostly in bigger cities. But one local non-profit is trying to raise awareness about the extent of the problem in Idaho Falls. Club Inc also wants to let people know, they are there to help. The Club Inc drop in center is a place where anyone who is homeless

California has been devastated by wildfires all year. The Madison Fire Department recently sent three crew members to Ventura, California to help with the Thomas Fire, the largest in California history. “After a fire blew through there, there was lots of stuff that was still burning,” Korth Petersen, one of the firefighters who went to

Sitting presidents usually win the top spot in the Gallup poll‘s list of most admired Americans, but this year, President Trump came in second. He was bested by former President Barack Obama, who according to the poll has been the most admired man in America for 10 years running. That makes Obama second only to

Winds picking up over the next couple of days as stormy weather moves in from the West/Northwest. A cold front arrives for Friday and Saturday with dropping temperatures into next week. Scattered snow showers will favor the higher elevations north and east of the Snake River Plain. 1 to 3 inches from the Driggs area

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed Barbara Ehardt to complete Janet Trujillo’s unexpired term in the Idaho House of Representatives. Ehardt was among three people nominated by the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee’s District 33 legislative committee. The other two nominees were Mark Fuller and his son Paul Fuller. Trujillo recently resigned from her third

Jackson’s START Bus expects to hit a milestone Friday. The service forecasts the number of riders boarding START buses this year will exceed one million for the first time in a calendar year on December 29. START director Darren Brugmann says the service has experienced record-breaking numbers almost every month in 2017. Ridership has already

Idaho has renewed its sponsorship of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl college football game for $450,000 annually. The Capital Press reports in a story on Tuesday that the Idaho Potato Commission, a state agency, agreed to a five-year extension. The commission has sponsored the game since 2011. Commission President Frank Muir says a recent study

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is taking steps to fill a vacancy on the City Council. Governor Butch Otter named former Council President Steve Brown to replace Evan Frasure on the Bannock County Commission. “Steve has been a great asset to the City,” said Blad, “and he’s worked hard to help Pocatello progress. I have no

An appeal by federal officials of a U.S. District Court ruling preventing the sterilizing of a herd of wild horses in southwestern Idaho has been dismissed. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this month granted a request by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeking the voluntary dismissal of its appeal. Documents filed

Bonneville County residents are continuing to fall victim to a recurring phone scam. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said the scam involves a call from someone claiming to be a deputy or some sort of law enforcement official. They tell the victim they’re investigating some sort of crime or court issue and that a warrant

Police say a traveler’s trip home hit a snag in Las Vegas after security screeners found a dead cougar with a hunting tag in his luggage. No crime was committed, but Las Vegas police Lt. David Gordon told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Transportation Security Administration agents held the man at McCarran International Airport late

Nearly 102,000 Idahoans signed up for coverage under the Your Health Idaho insurance exchange this year. The enrollment numbers include new and returning customers. 101,793 Idahoans enrolled in 2018 health coverage in just half the time of last year. “This is a testament to Idaho’s model for operating an exchange. Despite the enormous uncertainty from

Some flurries are possible today in the Snake River Plain as another weak front moves in for Wednesday. Snow is most likely north and east of Rexburg into the Snake River Highlands and northwestern Wyoming. Winds will pick up today as the front moves in, with sustained winds in the teens and gusts into the

Employees of Melaleuca joined company CEO Frank VanderSloot at their company headquarters in Idaho Falls Tuesday to mark a significant milestone in the company’s history. On Tuesday afternoon, the company surpassed its first year of $2 billion in annual revenue. Melaleuca first hit $1 billion in annual sales about six years ago. The company began

The days after Christmas are the biggest for returns and exchanges of Christmas gifts that weren’t quite right. Idaho Mountain Trading Company in Idaho Falls sees a lot of exchanges on various items. “A lot of things that get returned are gonna be shirts and gloves and hats, things like that,” Richard Napier, owner of

The holidays can be tough for those who don’t have a lot. The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen was open for Christmas, serving a hot meal to those in need. It’s possible thanks to Deana Brower, owner of Diablas Kitchen in Idaho Falls, and the volunteers who stepped in to help. “Today we’re serving a French

Marisha N. Snover, 30, of Linden, Tennessee was arrested at approximately 4:20 p.m. Saturday for burglary. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Ammon Walmart for report of a theft. Store staff had detained the woman as she was attempting to leave the store with items she had not paid for. Walmart staff said

Fire destroyed a home off of Fall Creek Road south of Wilson, Wyoming Christmas Eve. The family was able to safely escape. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS was called to the fire at 5:32 p.m. Sunday to a report of smoke coming from the floor vents. Crews entered the crawl space of the home as soon as

Scattered snow tonight and for the next few days. Another front moves in for Wednesday, but it is quite weak. Some snow is expected for the mountains, with only a small chance of some flurries for the Snake River Plain. However, winds will pick up tomorrow as the front moves in. A much more substantial

The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Torey Michael Adamcik in the death of Cassie Stoddart when he was 16-years-old. Adamcik had sought post-conviction relief in the district court on several claims, including ineffective assistance of counsel. He also claimed his sentence violated the federal and state bans against cruel

An Idaho woman testified that her abusive boyfriend beat her on Thanksgiving and enlisted her toddler to help torture her. The Times-News reports 36-year-old David Gifford of Burley faces charges of felony domestic battery, injury to a child and attempted strangulation. His girlfriend took the witness stand Friday in Cassia County and recounted an attack

Wyoming U.S. Rep Liz Cheney has introduced a bill to increase the number of days that heli-skiing is allowed in wilderness-quality land south of Teton Pass. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that Cheney’s bill would amend the Wyoming Wilderness Act and supersede a 2006 federal court opinion that limits the number of skiers

Wyoming Game and Fish personnel used a tip from a sportsman to hunt down a suspect who appeared to be pursuing a wolf in a closed area. The person said he noticed the suspicious activity in the upper Gros Ventre drainage northeast of Jackson. North Jackson Game Warden Jon Stephens located the suspect vehicle several

The University of Wyoming may consider reducing its tuition for out-of-state students in an effort to increase its enrollment. The Laramie Boomerang reports the university’s ongoing capacity study points to appealing to prospective students from neighboring states, especially people from Nebraska and Colorado, as a way to grow. The study by Huron Consulting Group suggests

The Utah Avalanche Center has extended an avalanche warning into Wednesday for most of the mountainous backcountry of northern Utah. The warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for the Bear River Range, western Uintas and all the Wasatch range including Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake City and Park City. The warning issued Monday was

A survey of over 800 Idaho service stations shows the average price of a gallon of gas fell 3.6 cents per gallon over the past week. According to GasBuddy, Idaho’s average price for non-leaded regular gas was $2.49 per gallon. Idaho prices were, however, 23.9 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year

We’ll get a break between weather systems today, so only some clouds and a bit of a breeze is expected. Another front moves in for tomorrow, but it is quite weak. Some snow is expected for the mountains, with only a small chance of some flurries for the Snake River Plain. However, winds will pick

UPDATE 12/26/17: POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) – A man fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Pocatello has been identified as 62-year-old Lawrence McClellon. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says McClellon was armed with a gun during his encounter with law enforcement officers late Friday. An autopsy is planned for Tuesday. UPDATE 12/23/17 9:00 p.m.: The

The National Weather Service offices in Pocatello and Riverton, have issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for Saturday. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THISEVENING TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY…* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on slippery and snow packed road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are

Many people were out and about on Christmas Eve getting those last minute gifts, including Bob Neal. “They’re stocking stuffers,” Neal said. “I waited until the very last minute.” Neal went to Walmart to get a few extra gifts for his wife. It’s Christmas Eve, so he’s cutting it a little close. But, he’s not

The widow of an Idaho man fatally shot by Bonner County sheriff’s deputies has filed a wrongful death claim seeking $5 million in damages. Craig A. Johnson died in September after deputies opened fire while attempting to serve him a felony arrest warrant. The Bonner County Daily Bee reported Friday that Johnson’s wife, Robin, has

The Boise Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Westside Drive-In on State Street. The Idaho Statesman reports that the robbery took place at around 10:30 p.m. Friday. Restaurant owner Lou Aaron told the Idaho Statesman the man was wearing blue jeans and a hooded, striped gray sweat shirt. Aaron says the man

Police in southwestern Idaho say they are searching for a male intruder who has allegedly left women’s underwear on the front porches of his victim’s houses. Officials with the Meridian Police said Friday a family notified officers earlier this week that an unknown intruder had entered their home but ran away after a family member

The national association representing restaurants and bars is criticizing what it says is Utah’s lax enforcement of an ignition interlock law for convicted drunken drivers even as a new law lowers the legal limit for DUI. The American Beverage Institute sent lawmakers letters pointing out that Utah has the second-worst compliance rate in the country

An elderly couple had an interesting excuse for the 60 pounds of marijuana police found in their car. They told cops it was intended for Christmas presents. Authorities say 83-year-old Patrick Jiron and his 80-year-old wife, Barbara, were pulled over in York, Nebraska.When officers said they smelled marijuana, the couple admitted they were carrying contraband.

Idaho billionaire Frank VanderSloot says he won’t endorse anyone in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial race. VanderSloot, founder and chief executive of the health care products company Melaleuca, said Thursday he’s staying out of the primary despite being asked by all three major candidates for his support. Currently, U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, Lt. Gov. Brad Little

There are only a couple of days left before Christmas, so that means if you’re still looking at what to get that special someone you might be a little behind. If you’re someone who plans on shopping tomorrow, you might want to have a game plan. Many experts say that December 23rd is one of

Scattered snow showers for Friday night and early Saturday, with most of the heavy snow favoring SE Idaho and SW Wyoming. Another round of snow approaches on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. 1-3″ for the Snake River Plain. 4-6″ for higher elevations near the Wyoming state line and the Idaho SE highlands. Saturday: 40% chance

The Madison Fire Department will dispatch another wildland engine to help fight the Thomas fire in southern California. Three firefighters have volunteered to help. Wildland Engine Boss Robert Kohler, fireman Gary Landon and paid call firefighter Ches Ricks plan to leave Saturday. Full-time firefighters David Ivey and Korth Petersen along with paid call firefighter Trent

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in November at 2.9 percent. Both labor force and employment levels experienced the largest monthly gains for the year. The state labor force increased by 7,227 to 835,890, or just under 1 percent from October. The total number of employed workers was 811,704, up 6,658 during the period.

State police say a Boise car thief was arrested after the pickup truck he stole ran out of gas and a trooper stopped to help. The Times-News reports the trooper began questioning 22-year-old Jedediah Owens after finding the vehicle with a shattered windshield and dealer plates. Owens was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 84

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is now lit up thanks to the parents of preemie Kaio Doxey who spent four months in the NICU. During Kaio’s stay, Kaio Sr. Doxey and Jessica Doxey put up a lightbox in their bay to write different messages, celebrate milestones and eventually count down the

The YMCA Learning Center has been sending kids home with bags of presents. Donovan Stokes, the YMCA Learning Center’s director, wanted to help families who attend in a big way. He made a couple of phone calls and said he was able to organize a “tremendous” amount of gifts to be sent to the YMCA

History was made at the Idaho Falls Police Department as it promoted its first ever female sergeant. Sgt. Jessica Marley has been with the department for 16 years. She was previously a detective. “I feel honored that I have been promoted. To me, being a female doesn’t mean anything different. It’s a career that I

The Idaho Falls City Council voted tonight to deny the request to recognize the Fraternal Order of Police as the collective bargaining unit for the Idaho Falls Police Department. Many police officers and their families were in attendance for the decision. During the past year, council members had been studying the pros and cons of

Chad’s Rentals just made the holidays extra special for one local family with a new Harley Davidson motorcycle. How they contacted winners Dennis and Kim Pereira just added to the surprise. “They called me yesterday and gave me some phony baloney about my account saying there was something weird with it,” said Dennis Pereira. “I

The Snake River School Board will try again to win voter approval for renewal of a ten year, $750,000 per year plant facilities levy. The levy request is identical to one that failed to win approval in November. The funds would be used to maintain existing facilities. According to Superintendent Dave Kerns, the district has

Because of recent snow accumulation, the status of Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road and Signal Mountain Summit Road within Grand Teton National Park has been changed from wheeled access to over-snow access. The designated portions of these roads are now ready to accommodate winter recreation, and use of the roads by wheeled vehicles is prohibited

U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced a 31-year-old Pocatello man to 151 months (about 12 years and 7 months) in prison, followed by eight years of supervised release, for transportation of child pornography. Judge Nye also ordered Craig Marshall Grayson to pay a $5,000 fine, to pay $5,100 in special assessments and to forfeit

The Pocatello City Council has passed a resolution formally “affirming” the city’s commitment to Marsy’s Law. Marsy’s Law is a proposed constitutional amendment designed to build upon the Victims’ Rights Amendment adopted by voters 23 years ago. It would lay out a framework to provide additional notification for victims in cases when offenders abscond or

Idaho health care and home products company Melaleuca Inc. is the latest major business to announce it will give its workers bonuses in response to President Donald Trump’s tax cuts. Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot said Thursday his 2,000 workers will get a one-time bonus of $100 for every year they have worked at the company.

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a train vs vehicle accident at the intersection of 81st N and N. Foothill Road at about 5:09 p.m. Thursday. Officials said a male teenage driver driving in a four door sedan failed to yield to the train. The train hit the driver’s side and spun the vehicle

A storm is dropping out of the north for today and into tomorrow. The best chance for snow in the Snake River Plain looks to be tonight and in the early hours tomorrow, with a dusting to a few inches possible. Several inches are expected for the highlands east of I-15 and into W. Wyoming.

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Around the holiday season, chocolate is a popular gift and stocking stuffer. The ooey gooey treat is a guilty pleasure for many. But two Idaho State University dietetics students felt that indulging didn’t necessarily have to mean unhealthy. So Josephine Cobia and Jenifer Massengale came up with a project to try and add a healthy

The Haven Shelter, which takes in homeless families in Idaho Falls, got a huge donation today. DownEast Home & Clothing donated 22 mattresses for families at the shelter. Brandie Berry lives at The Haven with her children. She’ll soon be moving into a new home, and she’ll have brand new mattresses for her kids. “It

UPDATE There’s a series of counterfeit $100 bills going around. Idaho Falls Police say there are several ways to tell what’s real and what’s fake. These bills actually say, “It’s not money, it’s a joke.” They also misspell the word “souvenir.” The real bills have micro printing, color changing ink, a water mark and a

It was a big day for one officer in Rexburg. Officer Joshua Rhodes was awarded “Officer of the Year” by the Rexburg Police Department. A little while ago, the Chief of Police in Rexburg, Shane Turman, sent out a list of questions to his officers. The questions were lists of qualities that make a good

Pomerelle Mountain Resort received enough snow from recent storms to partially open on Friday, December 22. Starting tomorrow the mountain will open its EZ Rider Triple Chairlift and the Magic Carpet (beginner area) for daily operations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “High winds led to the scouring of the top and the unloading areas

Sentencing is set January 18 in U.S. District Court in Pocatello for Nicholas Levi Olsen, 34, and Chanel Lynn Bistodeau, 32, both of Idaho Falls. Both pleaded guilty this week to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Bart Davis said the two were indicted by a federal grand jury on April 25, 2017.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game responded to calls about a calf bull moose that had an arrow sticking out of its head outside Rexburg near the Teton Lakes Golf Course Wednesday, December 20. The moose was sedated, and the arrow was removed. Even though it was injured, biologists thought the animal’s best chances

Cold overnight into Friday, with a slight chance of snow. A weak snow event is expected out of the north for Friday, before very cold conditions set up for Christmas weekend. The potential exists for snow to fall on Christmas Eve due to a warm front. Tonight: Lows in the teens with increasing clouds. Friday:

Four Idaho Falls Police officers have been promoted and re-assigned in new leadership positions. Chief Bryce Johnson announced that 23-year veteran Sergeant Scott Killian was promoted to Lieutenant and will be transferred from detectives to patrol. He has served as a patrol officer, a Neighborhood Police Officer, a Detective Sergeant, a Field Training Officer and

Teton County, Wyoming Public Works officials are advising motorists to avoid the Cattlemen’s Bridge area on Spring Gulch Road until 6 p.m. Thursday. Traffic is delaying construction crews. They are working to get a temporary bridge opened. Contractors worry that continued traffic might delay opening of that temporary structure. The temporary bridge was originally scheduled

Idaho State Police attempted to stop a Ford Mustang for numerous traffic violations near the intersection of 300 South and 300 West, Minidoka County around 12:25 a.m. Thursday. As the trooper attempted to initiate the traffic stop, the Ford Mustang fled north towards Rupert, and gun shots were fired from the suspect vehicle during the