Month: December 2017

A northern Wyoming man has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge for the death of his wife. The Powell Tribune reports 64-year-old David Williamson entered the plea at a Wednesday hearing. The judge also ordered a pre-sentence investigation report, indicating the parties may be working for a plea agreement. Authorities say Williamson has

Firefighters were able to pull a woman from a burning mobile home, but authorities say the woman died at the scene. The Idaho Statesman reports Boise Fire Department spokeswoman Char Jackson says the fire was reported Wednesday afternoon. A neighbor says the woman killed in the blaze was an older woman and had dogs. Battalion

Idaho State Police says a distracted driver rolled her vehicle into a ditch just before the County Line Road exit 318 on US 20 Thursday around 9:00 a.m. Luckily the woman did not get hurt. ISP wants to remind everyone distracted driving is one of the top three reasons for crashes they respond to and

The Idaho Heritage Trust has awarded $145,878 in matching grants to help preserve historic buildings, sites, and artifacts across the state. The trust was established by the Idaho Centennial Commission in 1990 and has supported preservation of more than 500 historic buildings and sites. “The Trust’s $4 million in direct matching grants have generated millions

Our cold front has moved off to the east, and scattered snow showers have ended across the region. However, winds today will be breezy thanks to the passing cold front. A weak snow event for Friday before very cold conditions set up for Christmas weekend. The potential exists for snow to fall on Christmas Eve

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The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office is warning of a spoofing scam. According to the department’s Facebook page, the Office’s main number was spoofed on Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office says the caller demands money, through gift cards, and make threats of arrest for nonpayments. The Sheriff’s Office will never contact anyone by phone or demand

Today was opening day for the crew over at Kelly Canyon ski resort, and were excited to get things going for the 2017-18 season. “We had great snow last year,” David Stoddard, co-owner of Kelly Canyon, said. ” Were hoping for great snow this year and looks like its starting to roll in. We’re excited

The Blue Angel Air Show brought in big bucks to Idaho Falls this summer. Now, it’s going to local nonprofit organizations. The Idaho Falls Air Show gave out 12 $10,000 grants to organizations. The winners are: Angel Flight West Camp Magical Moments College of Eastern Idaho Foundation Development Workshop, Inc. EAA Chapter 1049 Eastern Idaho

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has announced Idaho Department of Lands Director Tom Schultz will step down in mid-January. Otter said Wednesday that Schultz is leaving the state agency in January to become vice president of government affairs and community outreach for Idaho Forest Group – a family owned wood products company. Schultz has been the

UPDATE: The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has identified the subject of their search as Matthew Scott Walker, 30, of Blackfoot. Walker has three outstanding warrants from Bannock County. He is known to be violent and carry firearms. Anyone who might see him is advised not to approach the man. Call Bingham County Dispatch at 208-785-1234

Our cold front has moved off to the east with a convergence zone forming behind, with scattered snow showers expected for this evening in the Snake River Plain.. Winds will be breezy through Thursday as well thanks to the passing cold front. A weak snow event for Friday before frigid conditions set up for Christmas

A Meridian man caught a fish at a western Idaho lake that broke the state’s weight record. KBOI-TV reports Dave Gassel recently pulled from Lake Cascade a largescale sucker weighing 9.04 pounds. The previous record was 8.42 pounds, and the heavyweight also was caught at Lake Cascade. Idaho Fish and Game officials say largescale suckers

Central Fire District’s Rigby, Ririe, Lewisville and Menan stations were called out to 112 N. 4100 E. to a report of a house on fire at 5:07 a.m. Wednesday. First responders on scene reported the garage and main level of house were totally engulfed.Officials said there was some confusion as to whether there were any

More than 250 food boxes are now stocked for families in need this holiday season. The Shelley-Firth Kiwanis Club, and the Shelley High School and Firth High School Key Clubs held their annual Christmas food drive Wednesday. All three organizations came together to help with the Goodfellow Fund to raise money for this project. At

Idaho’s college and university presidents banded together to voice their concerns over the initial Republican tax bill. They laid out their concerns with the bills and which provisions they opposed. Dr. Rick Aman, president of College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, was one of the presidents who signed the letter. All eight of Idaho’s

State regulators have disciplined 28 teachers over the past school year for ethical misconduct ranging from inappropriate conduct with a student to substance abuse. According to an annual report released Wednesday, the Idaho Professional Standards Commission announced it received 67 written complaints of alleged educator ethical misconduct during the 2016-2017 school year. The commission is

Correction: An independent medical addition is being planned on the same campus as Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls. A news conference to explain the project and its impact on the community will be held in January. ORIGINAL STORY: The Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a proposed expansion project at Mountain View

Pocatello City Council President Steve Brown has been named to fill a Bannock County Commission vacancy. Brown was named by Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter to succeed Evan Frasure on the board of county commissioners. Brown will fill the remainder of Frasure’s term which extends through 2020. Frasure was named Idaho director of the federal Farm

Idaho wildlife officials say a trapper reported finding a wolverine dead in a trap in east-central Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game in a news release Tuesday says the Idaho trapper reported finding the adult female wolverine inadvertently caught in his trap in Lemhi County on Dec. 8. Idaho has not allowed a

Federal officials say Idaho had the largest percentage increase in population of any state in the nation in a recent census. The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday announced that Idaho’s population from July 2016 to July 2017 increased 2.2 percent to 1.7 million. The agency says that’s about 37,000 more people living in the state.

The holiday season is here, and according to a recent survey by Yelp, 7 in 10 Americans say they are stressed, and 6 in 10 have say they can’t wait for the holidays to be over. The survey polled 2,250 adults living in the United States between November 16, 2017, and November 22, 2017 also

A Georgia woman who survived a grizzly bear attack this fall in Wyoming says she remembers thinking she did not want to die like this. Tammy Copson, of Acworth, Georgia, and her hunting guide, Jon Sheets, were both injured in the attack that occurred in October during an elk hunt. The Cody Enterprise reports that

A cold front is moving through E. Idaho, where ahead of this cold front we are seeing temperatures this morning in the 40’s across the Snake River Plain. However, the cold front will pass through the I-15 corridor around or a little after the morning commute, where a quick burst of snow will be received

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The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory. Winter storm system to bring several inches of snow to the Idaho Central Mountains and Eastern Highlands Tuesday night and Wednesday. A winter weather disturbance will bring snow to the mountains of Idaho Tuesday night and Wednesday. Snow accumulations of 2 to 6

Keeping your home warm can be difficult and costly during winter. The key is, not losing heat from your home. This will save you money. “Make sure your envelope is sealed tight,” Wid Ritchie, Energy Products and Services Manager for Idaho Falls Power, said. “Especially, we’re predicted to have some very cold temperatures this next

U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador casted a yes vote for Congress’ tax plan overhaul in Washington D.C. after missing several votes the day before to attend a gubernatorial campaign event in Idaho. The Republican congressman attended the fundraiser Monday and then flew back east that night to make Tuesday’s vote. Labrador’s campaign says the event was

Bring your spare change to Camping World for the Coins for Critters Adoption Event Wednesday, December 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Officials said there will be holiday treats, a raffle and fun times with some furry friends looking for a home for the holidays. Just $10 can provide lifesaving immunizations. $35 pays for

Stormy weather approaching, with a cold low pressure disturbance into Southeastern Idaho tonight and moving south into Utah by Thursday morning. Snow showers with the valleys getting a chance for 1-3 inches. The mountains 3-6 inches below 8000 ft, with higher amounts above that level. Winds will be breezy through Thursday as well thanks to

Idaho State Police say they have had a busy year, but a successful one. Idaho State Police Troopers make it their mission to keep the highways safe. “We look for criminal apprehension and criminal interdiction. That encompasses a lot of things that are taking place on our highways. We’ve intercepted human trafficking cases, drunk drivers,

Pocatello Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of North 10th Avenue around 10:15 p.m. Monday. Firefighters report the home was abandoned, and no occupants were in the structure. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze. Assistant Chief Travis Smith said because the home was abandoned, a damage estimate can’t

After several remodels, Reed’s Dairy has built a new Ice Cream and Dairy Store at their farm in Idaho Falls. The store is located at 2660 West Broadway and now seats 40 people instead of 12. The new store offers 24 flavors of ice cream as well as 8 flavors of Italian Ice and their

UPDATE: 2 p.m. All lanes of US 91 were reopened by 2 p.m. Tuesday ORIGINAL STORY: Southbound lanes of US 91 were blocked for much of the day Tuesday as Idaho State Police investigated a three vehicle crash. It happened about 9:53 a.m. at the intersection of West 65th South and US 91 near Idaho

Chubbuck Police have charged three juvenile males with misdemeanor malicious injury to property. The arrests were made in connection with the vandalism of Christmas light displays on Cole Street December 12. Police said Pocatello Police and the District 25 school district helped investigate the incident. Because the suspects were minors, their identities were not released.

Longtime Chubbuck Police Captain Bill Guiberson has been named as the new Chief of Police. He replaces Chief Randy Severe who retired from the post this month. Guiberson said he was humbled by the announcement from Mayor Kevin England and the City Council. In a Facebook statement Guiberson said, “I feel very fortunate to work

The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has designated a 1,400 square mile area in central Idaho as the nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. The reserve stretches from Ketchum and Sun Valley to Stanley and includes lands in Blaine, Custer, and Elmore Counties as well as the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It is one of

Victor-based Headwaters Construction Company has been selected as Construction Manager/General Contractor for upcoming Teton School District building projects. Voters approved a $37 million bond to build new elementary schools, additions, and remodeling projects. The District #401 Board of Trustees selected after reviewing qualifications and proposals submitted by Headwaters and Bateman-Hall General Contractors. The selection committee

For today, high pressure is trying to work back in, but it is a very weak push before a storm system rolls in for Wednesday. A cold front arrives tomorrow that will give the valleys a chance for 1-3 inches and the mountains 3-6 inches below 8000 ft, with higher amounts above that level. Winds

A long-standing holiday tradition in Preston continued this year, and the Preston Elks Lodge said it has no plans to stop doing the tradition. Every year, the Elks Lodge donates boxes of food to families in need for Christmas. The boxes include many items, such as canned goods, potatoes, hygiene supplies, sandwich bags, and other

Christmas is just days away and many are still trying to find the right gifts to put under the tree, pushing them to stores for their last minute shopping. The Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck said all season, holiday shopping has been busy and it expects to continue to pick up the closer it gets

One local teen is dedicating her time to saving reptiles such as snakes and lizards. “If cats and dogs need help, then why can’t reptiles,” Alicia Kelly said. Alicia first fell in love with snakes when she was eight years old. After seeing a friend’s rescued reptile, she decided to someday start her own nonprofit.

With the temperatures continuing to drop in the winter months, you have to consider your furry friends. Animals can be left in the car for short amounts of time because it’s not as dangerous as leaving them in the heat. “When you’re shopping for a while and you leave them in the car, it shouldn’t

The Latest on Salt Lake City’s potential bid to host another Winter Olympics: 4:35 p.m. A committee studying the possibility of Salt Lake City making a bid to host another Winter Olympics says it would rather host the games in 2030, but would be ready if for some reason they’re needed for 2026. Committee co-chairman

Idaho State Police stopped a 31-year-old California woman on Interstate 15 near Idaho Falls for a traffic violation Thursday at 2:42 p.m. ISP reports Brittany Lonje Jones showed signs of drug impairment and was administered field sobriety tests. During the traffic stop, an Idaho State Police drug-K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics. Approximately 1.2

Contractors joined the Town of Jackson Monday to break ground for a new housing complex. The Hidden Hollow development on Mercill Avenue will meet a variety of needs in the community. The multi-family building will have 55 units. Of the 55, 18 will be classified as “affordable housing,” 18 will be “workforce” housing units and

The Bonneville County Sheriff Office reports a 37-year-old Idaho Falls man attempted to strangle this girlfriend around 7:10 p.m. Friday. According to the sheriff office, when deputies responded to the 700 block of Eve Dr. to a report of a Physical Domestic between Larry J. Keller and his 36-year-old girlfriend, Keller had already fled the

Advocates of a proposal seeking to expand the rights of crime victims in Idaho say the statewide cost would be less than 1 percent of what the state already spends on public safety each year. Research economists with the firm ECONorthwest released their analysis of the proposal Monday. According to the firm, it would cost

Many depend on the Children’s Health Insurance Program to help pay for their child’s medical care. More than 22,000 Idaho children were on CHIP as of October. But the program is at risk of losing its federal funding, which could put new costs on the state. Congress failed to reauthorize the program in the fall,

Idaho State Police investigated a crash northbound on Interstate 15 at mile marker 68, south of Clark Street around 7:51 a.m. Monday. ISP reports 27-year-old Taras Andrusyshyn of Chicago, IL was driving a semi-truck and trailer hauling two transformers. According to officials, Andrusyshyn was stopped in right lane of travel because one of the transformers

In celebration of the Christmas season, Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2016 performance of “A BYU-Idaho Christmas” will be broadcast across the state on Idaho Public Television (IdahoPTV). A 60-minute edited version of the concert will air tonight, Monday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 23, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 24, at 5:00 a.m.

Dusty Tuckness of Wyoming has been named PRCA Bullfighter of the Year for the eighth straight year. The announcement was made recently in Las Vegas at the National Finals Rodeo championships. At 31, Tuckness, of Meeteetse, is middle-aged for a bullfighter. He tells the Cody Enterprise that he works hard to stay in shape and

For Tuesday, high pressure is trying to work back in, but it is a very weak push before a storm system rolls in for Wednesday. A cold front arrives giving the valleys a chance for 1-3 inches and the mountains 4-8 inches. Winds will be stronger on Wednesday and Thursday as well. Tonight: Cloudy/Foggy with

A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol near 1st St. and Tiebreaker initiated a traffic stop on a pickup he observed driving erratically and fishtailing on the roadway around 11:10 p.m. Saturday. The deputy identified the driver as 32-year-old Jose J. Gonzalez of Idaho Falls and noticed several indications of alcohol use and impairment. After

Experts say hay prices are down in Idaho due to low milk prices that are depressing the market. Steve Hines is the University of Idaho Extension educator for Jerome County. The Capital Press reports that he says Idaho has carried over a lot of hay in recent years. Premium alfalfa hay in Idaho last week

Two southwest Idaho sheriff’s deputies needed treatment after a 21-year-old man lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 84 and slammed into their patrol vehicle parked on the side of the road. The two Ada County sheriff’s deputies had responded to a previous crash Saturday morning near Kuna when their vehicle was hit. Officials say

Police have identified the man who died from a crash in a Logan intersection over the weekend. Luis A. Vital, 25, of Wendell, Idaho, was driving a Chevrolet Traverse that collided with a Mini Cooper about 4 p.m. Saturday in the intersection of 1400 North and 200 East, according to Logan police. Vital later died

A weak weather system is dropping down from the north today. While the Snake River Plain is just expected to see cloud cover with a little breeze, areas such as Island Park and into the Central Mts. could see an inch of snow today. A much stronger storm will arrive for Wednesday, giving the valleys

One local family’s light show is a tradition for some families. The Belnap Christmas Light Show has been going strong for over a decade. They don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. “It’s become family traditions and because of that, we have to keep those traditions going, we can’t stop,” says LoAnn Belnap. Family traditions and

A local cheerleading team is getting ready for the competition season, but they aren’t your average team. “To me, they’re one of the easiest groups of people I coach, ” Heather Lopez, cheer coach for Idaho Inferno Competitive Cheerleading team, said. The Blaze cheerleading team isn’t your typical competitive cheer team. It’s a group of

The Adopt-A-Family program by Hillcrest High School raised more than $11,000 for families and kids in need this holiday season. This year, Hillcrest High School had 57 families in its Adopt-A-Family program, with 190 children. The student council oversaw the whole project. “For the past 10 years, Hillcrest has chosen all the families that are

4th grade students at Temple View Elementary in Idaho Falls may not have personally visited the Adelie Research Center at on Ross Island in Antactica, but they got to do the next best thing — a virtual visit over Skype. They got to talk to a real scientist who lives there for three months each

Conquering the task of stringing up holiday lights can be a challenge, but for many it’s the key in making the season merry and bright. Rocky Mountain Power reminds you how to stay safe while tackling the feat of lighting up your holiday season. Look up. When placing outside holiday lights on a house or

Local volunteers worked to make the holidays brighter for some families. The 40th annual Christmas Basket finished up today with their distribution. For years, local churches helped provide goods to those in need. Boxes of clothing, toys and even bicycles filled up the Kingston Plaza Building earlier today. As well, were boxes of food filled

SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) – Three northern Idaho sheriff’s deputies involved in a shootout with a Blanchard man have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh in a statement earlier this week concluded that Bonner County sheriff’s deputies William Craffey, Michael Gagnon and Justin Penn used appropriate force. Authorities say the deputies in

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A new state-of-the-art medical campus is coming to Chubbuck. Partners of the project and the city of Chubbuck held a press conference on Friday to formally announce the project was happening and to answer questions about it. “I see this event today as a hallmark for this city being what it wants to be,” said

UPDATE 12/15/17 7:00 p.m.: Preston police have positively identified the woman in the photos thanks to help from people who saw the photos on social media and called in. Police are still working to locate and speak with her so her name has not yet been released. No official charges have been filed at this

The United States Post Office has been working hard these past couple of days. They won’t be slowing down anytime soon. “Everyday gets a little bit more and more,” Jim Alvord, Idaho Falls Eagle Rock United States Postal Service station manager, said. “And today we were quite busy sending packages out.” The USPS expects to

A winter storm with a cold front is currently forecast to reach Idaho, late Friday and early Saturday. The National Weather Service in Pocatello, has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM MST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on

It was a holiday homecoming for one Ammon dad in the Army on Friday. KIFI/KIDK’s Taja Davis and KIDK’s Todd Kunz were there to see the reactions of his three kids at Woodland Hills Elementary School. As Cedar, Savannah and Logan Herrmann were called to the principal’s office — we hid dad. Capt. Shawn Herrmann

The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for your help with identifying some individuals in the community that are taking full advantage of unlocked vehicles during the early morning hours.Around 6:20 a.m. this morning, police were notified by some citizens that individuals were entering unlocked cars in the area of the 5000 block of Thurston Street

This week, we summarize our in-depth series looking at Idaho’s push to get high school graduates to continue their education: A $100 million effort. Idaho is spending big money to hire new college and career counselors, offer more college scholarships and allow high school students to take college courses for free. From 2013 through 2018,

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office is looking to install more shelters at Egin Lakes. The BLM is requesting funding for the shelter installation at the picnic area of the Egin Lakes Campground. The BLM says they want to improve the public’s experience at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. “The Picnic Area

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has corrected the issues with its driver’s license computer system and restored full service to county offices. ITD, working with its card issuing vendor Gemalto, enhanced its servers and made adjustments to its databases to correct the process throttling seen in the last two weeks. Officials report these fixes have

Idaho Business Review announced Jan Rogers, Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI) CEO, is one of 50 Idaho Women selected as a 2018 Idaho Women of the Year. Idaho women are nominated annually by peers, colleagues and mentors for this prestigious award that recognizes women demonstrating success in professional achievements, leadership, mentorship to other

As baby boomers age the nation is noticing a shortage of caregivers at assisted living centers, nursing homes and in-home care. “The crisis really takes shape in a lot of ways,” said Scott Holmes, Visiting Angels, CEO. “One is, are we prepared to have over 20 percent of our population being over the age of

The city of Idaho Falls has some pretty big plans for the Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena. The Parks and Recreation department is opening up a new outdoor ice ribbon.For those who are wondering what an ice ribbon is, it’s a skating trail for those who might get bored going around a loop and may

Gov. Matt Mead has appointed Cheyenne attorney Lynne Boomgaarden to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Boomgaarden will replace Justice William Hill, who is retiring next February. Boomgaarden is currently a partner with a private law firm. Her professional experience includes work as legal clerk with 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, an assistant professor of law at

Law enforcement officials say icy conditions on Interstate 84 caused multiple crashes near the Idaho-Oregon border. I-84 was blocked for several hours Friday as emergency crews responded to the wrecks. Idaho State Police say roughly a half-dozen people were transported to hospitals, including two paramedics who were hit while riding in an ambulance. The medics

Fort Hall Fire reports no one was harmed in a home fire in Arbon Valley around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Officials report everyone who was in the home located in the Bannock Creek District of the Fort Hall Indian reservation 10 miles south of Interstate 86 evacuated the home safely. According to officials, the cause of

A cold front will arrive Friday night and into Saturday giving the I-15 corridor a chance for snow.Snow of 1 to 2 inches is possible for the Snake River Plain. 1-3″ for Central Idaho. 2 to 4 inches in the Snake Highlands for Island Park, Spencer, and Palisades. 2 to 4 inches possible for the

Yellowstone National Park is set to open for the winter season. The Billings Gazette reports that the park will open to the public on today, Friday, for motorized over-snow travel. Visitors will be able to travel the park’s interior roads on commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches from the north, west and south entrances. Visitors who

You are approaching a stopped school bus. Do you stop or are you ok to drive by? The answer varies depending on a number of factors, and Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland said he’s received several complaints lately about drivers making the wrong choice. Sheriff Rowland said these complaints are mostly happening on Highway

The head of an Idaho business lobbying group says he overstepped when stating what Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter will propose during the 2018 legislative session. Rod Gramer, president of the Idaho Business for Education, emailed his group Wednesday saying Otter is planning to ask lawmakers to create a chief education officer to implement key changes

Inversion conditions are still in place this Friday, though the fog is not as thick this morning. A cold front will arrive tonight and into Saturday giving the I-15 corrior a chance for 1-2 inches of snow, with closer to 2-6 for the upper Snake Highlands. Friday: Mostly cloudy with freezing fog in the morning.

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“Drive sober or get pulled over.” “Drunk driving kills.” You’ve probably heard these sayings and others like them several times. You’ve also probably seen all the PSAs. Different videos, but each with the same message: Don’t drink and drive. The messages and commercials continue because drunk driving fatalities continue to happen. Despite the warnings, the

Thursday was the 12th annual “Bikers for Blood” donation event in Pocatello. “Bikers for Blood” is sponsored by the POW-MIA group, who partnered with the American Red Cross to get donations. Jennifer Bowen, marketing and advertising with POW-MIA, said the event started 12 years ago when one of POW-MIA’s members had a family member in

It’s known as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but not everyone feels that way. There are some people who experience holiday or seasonal depression. Counselors and mental health professionals say there’s an increase in depression during the holidays. Some factors are loneliness, association with negative past experiences and finances. “Christmas is geared around

Black Bear Diner in Chubbuck closed its doors for good on Thursday. According to Joby Management, who owns the restaurant, Wednesday was the last day in business. Joby Management said it was a financial decision to close the restaurant, that there just wasn’t enough business to keep it open. Employees posted on social media saying

Many parents need a little help every now and then. One local program does just that, but the government did not renew its funding. Laura Warner and her son Chris have been a part of the “Parents as Teachers” program for close to three years. It helps Laura make connections in the community and get

Fourth graders in the Bonneville School District are about to start exercising in a different way. Their teachers got training today on cross-country skiing. They will be teaching their students how to use their skis. The school district received a $7,000 grant from the Nordic Ski Patrol to buy skis for the kids. This adds

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing a $22,400 civil penalty against Qal-Tek Associates of Idaho Falls for violations regarding the shipment of radioactive materials. The violations came after an NRC investigation of an incident that occurred in April. A package containing several radioactive sources was shipped from a temporary job site in New York by

The 212-foot Shoshone Falls waterfalls came roaring to life this week east of Twin Falls. Officials with the Bureau of Reclamation said higher flows of 5,000-plus cubic feet per second were being released from Milner Dam, upstream of the falls this week. Next week, flows are expected to increase to 7,000-plus cubic feet per second

Winter weather has not been kind to winter activities in Jackson and Teton County. Typically, Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation would begin back country grooming. But this year, the department says there is not adequate snow cover to begin. Not only a lack of moisture, but temperatures have also been relatively warm for December and

Idaho Falls Police is investigating two accidents on Broadway in Idaho Falls. According to IFPD, the first accident is at the 2000 block of Broadway and involves a power pole tipped over. Officials said power may be out in some areas this evening. According to IFPD, no one was injured. The second accident is a

The U.S. Forest Service is withdrawing the Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map for the Teton Division of the Bridger Teton National Forest. The map was published on February 2, 2017. According to the Forest Service, the map will no longer be in force or effect. The agency said it was withdrawing the map to allow time

Cheetos Popcorn will be coming to participating Regal Cinemas nationwide. The cheesy flavor movie snack will debut December 15. Cheetos popcorn features Regal popcorn, paired with a warm, cheesy Cheetos flavor and Crunchy Cheetos. The popcorn will come in a 32 oz. cup. “We’re excited to give moviegoers a chance to experience Cheetos in an