Month: December 2017

Based on a plea agreement, Deena Aday was sentenced to 180 days in jail on misdemeanor charges of obstruction of justice this week. She was given credit for 30 days already served and the balance of the jail term was suspended. The sentence included two years of probation and a $300 fine. Bonneville County Prosecutor

Have you ever wanted to learn to ski or snowboard but couldn’t afford lessons? Well, that’s no longer an excuse. On Saturday, December 16, Pomerelle Mountain Resort is holding its “Free Learn to Ski or Ride” event. Each season Pomerelle teaches thousands of skiers and snowboarders and is known for some of Idaho’s best learning

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office arrested three senior citizens for trafficking meth after a five-month sting operation. George B. Ross III, Jock S. Bell and Timothy J. Little were arrested Wednesday along with three others, Tracey A. Garnica, Shauna L. Wilson and George H. Brown. All but one suspect was indicted by a Blaine County

The force is with one Idaho Falls teen who is celebrating Thursday’s release of the new Star Wars movie. Tanner Pincock built the LEGO version of the Millennium Falcon in honor of the release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” The LEGO Star Wars design team said spending 15 hours on the company’s biggest set

The Bonneville School Board will bring a two-tiered school bond issue to voters in March of 2018. The first tier is a 1,000 student core, middle school. It would include additional projects including a new roof at the Iona school, a parent loop at Falls Valley, plus land and money for architectural designs. The second

The Idaho Falls Police Department has been operating without an official Public Information Officer for several months, and Chief Bryce Johnson recently decided to hire Holly Cook to fill the position. The primary focus of a PIO is to create an open environment for the flow of information and ideas between the community and the

Police confirm they found a box containing human remains, believed to be from three children, inside the shed in Missoula, Montana. Authorities say they were called to a home back in September for a report of possible human remains being found. A cleaning crew found the remains in a shed on that property. “Loose teeth,

The National Park Service announced it will offer four days without entrance fees in 2018. Last year, 10 days were offered without cost. The 2018 fee-free days will be: January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day April 21 – First Day of National Park Week September 22 – National Public Lands Day November 11

Brigham Young University-Idaho will award 1,794 bachelor’s degrees and 553 associate degrees during fall commencement exercises in Rexburg Friday. There will be 2,322 graduates in all. Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be keynote speaker. Commencement will begin at 5:45 p.m.

A group of local health care providers have announced plans to build a new medical campus in Chubbuck. A formal announcement was scheduled Friday. Dr. Fahim Rahim, Bingham Healthcare CEO Jake Erickson, and Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England said they’ll announce the project Friday. The medical campus will be built in Chubbuck on an undeveloped 20-acre

The Grinch strikes again, but this time to a pretty popular house known for their extravagant Christmas lights and decorations. Scott and Suzette Kinney are known around Chubbuck as one of the places to go to check out Christmas lights. “I started a long time ago, you start out little,” Suzette Kinney said. “And pretty

Idaho Falls philanthropist Bill (and Shirley) Maeck has donated $1,730,000 to the College of Eastern Idaho. Maeck was a Foundation Board member and scholarship donor when the school was Eastern Idaho Technical College. His late wife, Shirley, was a surgical nurse. The donation will help pay for several projects on the CEI campus. They include

The College of Eastern Idaho has named Rick Aman as president. More than 46 candidates were interviewed after a national search since the community college was changed from a technical college. Aman was one of four finalists named on November 27th. He was the Interim President of the College of Eastern Idaho. He was the

Inversion conditions will briefly take hold for today and Friday, before a stronger cold front moves in for Friday night and into Saturday. A freezing fog advisory is out for the Snake River Plain and upper Snake Highlands through the morning hours, but fog will likely be an issue for most of the day in

The Avenues for Hope housing challenge kicked off around the state this week. NeighborWorks Pocatello is one of about 48 non-profit housing groups taking part in the challenge. Businesses and individuals donate to the challenge and those donations are matched by grants from the Home Partnership Foundation. The HPF matches a minimum of 25 percent

Idaho State University’s College of Arts & Letters has received approval for high school students in Fort Hall and Blackfoot to travel to Idaho State University’s campus by commuter bus to participate in on-campus dual-enrollment programs. The College of Arts and Letter’s on-campus dual-enrollment program started this fall, but most students were from the Pocatello

For the third year in row, Ridge Crest Elementary in Blackfoot has picked a hard working student and sponsored a bedroom makeover. This year Michelle and Kimberly Acosta received the honor. Where they once shared a twin bed, there is now a sturdy bunk bed set with a vanity. Where the colors were muted, they

A local foundation was formed by a husband, whose wife died from breast cancer in 2011. But KIDK Eyewitness News 3 got word that the foundation was doing a special night for nine cancer patients and their partners in Idaho Falls. Shane Wilker is the founder behind the organization. KIDK Eyewitness News 3 anchor Todd

The Chubbuck Police Department reports a man had to be extricated from a vehicle after a two-vehicle wreck around 7:35 a.m. Wednesday. Officials said one vehicle was exiting a parking lot and making a left-hand turn when the driver failed to yield to another vehicle going northbound on Philbin Road and hit the vehicle.The driver

Local law enforcement typically sees an increase in driving under the influence around the holidays. Patrols around the state are cracking down. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office wants to remind you not to drink and drive. They will have more deputies on patrol. They say if you choose to drink, be responsible, and make other

One local woman is thankful for the people who saved her life when she and her husband plunged into the Snake River. Back in October, Arlene Hix’s husband, Veldon Max Hix, was driving when he had a heart attack. He lost control of the car, and they ended up in the river in Jackson, WY.

The deadline to apply for health and dental insurance under Your Health Idaho in 2018 ends Friday, December 15. The enrollment period for people signing up for the program has been shortened. Your Health Idaho Executive Director Pat Kelly voiced concern that people may miss the deadline. Many Idahoans have found coverage for little to

The Idaho Liquor Division announced all liquor stores with Sunday hours will close at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2017. According to officials, contract liquor stores may be open on Christmas Eve. All liquor stores and contract liquor stores will be closed on Christmas Day. You can find liquor store locations and

A Twin Falls man who strangled a 20-year-old Twin Falls woman has been sentenced to life in prison. 46-year-old Glenn Tures received the sentence Friday in 5th District Court and must serve 35 years before becoming eligible for parole. Police say that Tures on August 2016 entered the Twin Falls Police Department on his own

The Idaho Innovation Center will host Gubernatorial Candidate Tommy Ahlquist on Friday, December 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a Town Hall Meeting. You are invited to attend the meet and greet. “We have invited all of the candidates running to be the next Idaho Governor to visit our campus,” said Bryan Magleby,

There’s a weak disturbance passing through that will give us a chance of snow. Best chance for accumulations is in the Island Park/West Yellowstone region. Inversion conditions will briefly take hold for Thursday and Friday, before a stronger cold front moves in for Friday night and into Saturday. Overnight: Slight chance at snow. Partly cloudy

Bingham Memorial Hospital has won a $300,000 grant from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington. In conjunction with a contribution from the Bingham Health Care Foundation, the grant will be used to help purchase a state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner. According to Bingham Memorial officials, the technology offers significant benefit to trauma, pediatric,

A local family with a son who has lots of medical issues has reason to smile. Local singing group S-O-S did a fundraising concert a few weeks ago and Tuesday night revealed the amount they raised to the family –$27,940. 18 month old Everett Mouser has already had 95 doctor visits for issues ranging from

UPDATE: Bingham Memorial announced their plans for the Blackfoot water towers. The north tower, which is closest to the hospital, will be painted green and say “Welcome to the City of Blackfoot” on one said and have “Welcome to Bingham Memorial Hospital” on the other. For the south tower, the hospital asks for the community’s

If you stop by the Pocatello Animal Shelter this holiday season, they are hoping to hear a different take on an old holiday greeting. “Instead of ‘Merry Christmas,’ we want to hear ‘Merry KONGmas,’” said Rhett Nicks, Animal Services Director. So, what is ‘KONGmas?’ Better yet, what is a ‘KONG?’ A KONG is a snowman-like

A former polygamous sect leader has been sentenced to nearly five years for his role in carrying out an elaborate food stamp fraud scheme and for escaping home confinement while awaiting trial. U.S. District Judge Ted Stewart said Wednesday during a hearing in Salt Lake City that Lyle Jeffs deserved the 57-month prison sentence because

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board has outlined a timeline for completing work on new school boundaries. It will begin with a Board of Trustees review on January 3, 2018. The plan will go to a public hearing Wednesday, January 4 at Pocatello High School. The board will meet with administrators from 6 to 7 p.m. then

There’s a weak disturbance passing through today that will give us a chance of snow for the late morning and afternoon hours. Best chance for accumulations is in the Island Park/West Yellowstone region. Inversion conditions will briefly take hold for tomorrow and Friday, before a stronger cold front moves in for Friday night and into

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLSnake River 42 South Fremont 29 Soda Springs 45Shelley 57 Aberdeen 46Grace 72 Malad 52West Jefferson 36 Challis 60Ririe 73 Murtaugh 78Richfield 46 Oakley 64Hagerman 31 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLTwin Falls 31Highland 45 Pocatello 26Blackfoot 46 Skyline 25Century 48 Bonneville 52Madison 27 Idaho Falls 31Preston 50 South Fremont 43Firth 59 Shelley 58Filer 33 Marsh

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM MST Wednesday. * VISIBILITY…Under 1 mile with many locations at or below one quarter mile at times. * IMPACTS…Low visibility will create hazardous driving conditions. With temperatures below freezing, ice may form on various surfaces including

A judge in Venezuela has ordered an American man to stand trial on weapons charges, dashing hopes of his family in Utah that he would be released and be with them for Christmas. Tuesday’s ruling in a preliminary hearing came almost 18 months after Joshua Holt was arrested. Holt traveled to Venezuela in 2016 to

Employees at the Idaho National Lab are getting into the holiday spirit. They collected donations for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. The gifts were bought and donated by employees of Battelle Energy Alliance and Fluor Idaho. They adopted 250 kids to get gifts for. It’s a tradition they’ve been doing for more than a

Your teenager may be putting their life at risk. It’s known as “huffing,” smelling household aerosols to get high. It’s been a trend among teens and some adults for some time. “No mother should have this as the last picture of their children,” says Danielle Wellard, who lost her son to the addiction in 2004.

One Blackfoot family’s house is getting a facelift thanks to an elementary school principal. For the past three years, Ridge Crest Elementary School Principal Randy Martineau has been remodeling a student’s room each year. Thanks to a lot of donations, this year they’re doing even more. “This year it’s gotten a little out of control

Lindsey Stirling and David Archuleta will headline the Winter 2018 Semester’s Center Stage Performing Arts Series at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. Stirling, a popular violinist, dancer and artist, will perform January 19, and pop singer Archuleta will perform February 23 in the Hart Auditorium. The season will open January 17 with singer Matthew Kacergis,

The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports retired Narcotic Detection Canine Bonnie passed away. Bonnie became a Wyoming Highway Patrol canine in the Fall of 2008 and worked in the Cheyenne area until her retirement in January of 2014. Bonnie was retired due to health issues, which made it difficult for her to continue her career. Upon

A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for aggravated DUI after an injury crash occurred at the intersection of 45th E. and 65th S. around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Deputies found Jose Armando Farius-Maldonaldo was driving his Dodge Caravan on 45th E. when he failed to yield in the intersection to a Volkswagon Passat traveling on

The City of Chubbuck has announced the annual Christmas Lighting Contest winners for 2017. Best Overall- 947 Old GloryGriswold Award- 201 Henry Best Commercial- ICCU Best Animation- 5227 Stuart Most Colorful- 1105 Sawtooth Best Small Display- 5141 Constitution Spirit of the Season- 5055 Cole St Spirit of the Season- Chubbuck Fire DepartmentMost Traditional- 5141 ConstitutionMayor’s

An officer with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) discovered a loaded firearm in a male passenger’s carry-on baggage traveling from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. After the officer saw the image of the firearm on the x-ray screen, TSA notified the Idaho Falls Police Department who responded

Students who enroll at College of Eastern Idaho will now be able to automatically enroll at the University of Idaho through an agreement brokered between the two schools. The agreement is the first of its kind in the state. It will increase access to a bachelor’s degree in eastern Idaho and move the state toward

UPDATE 2:45 p.m.: House Speaker Scott Bedke says he addressed the complaints surrounding Rep. James Holtzclaw immediately during the 2017 legislative session. Bedke said Tuesday in a phone interview that he could not disclose details surrounding the case, but said that the complaint was addressed. Bedke says the situation was a learning experience for everyone.

One of the largest Montana ranches owned by the late Mars Inc. co-president has been sold. The Billings Gazette reports Heal Holdings LLC purchased the 187-square mile (484-square kilometer) Diamond Cross Ranch on Dec. 1. The asking price for ranch – located in Birney in southeastern Montana – was $64.8 million. According to Florida’s secretary

There’s a weak passing disturbance tonight through Wednesday, clipping the Island Park and Jackson region. We’ll have a slight chance of snow for that region.Our ridge of high pressure continues with patchy fog for the overnight and early morning, with sunshine for the mid-day and the afternoon. This pattern will continue through Thursday after which

The City of Blackfoot reminds you there is no overnight parking in downtown Blackfoot during the winter months. According to the city, “parking of any vehicles on streets and highways in the downtown and heavy traffic areas shall be unlawful from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from November 15 through March 1 of each winter

Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria, and since much of the island still without power and basic needs, Christmas could be out of the question. You, however, can help bring Christmas to 70 children and their families. All donations will go directly to purchasing gift cards from Walmart and Home Depot. These cards

An Ammon man was sentenced to spend the next 45 days in jail after police say he fired a gun into the ground after arguing with his ex-wife and her boyfriend. 33-year old Ryan McDonald pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His attorney says his ex-wife’s boyfriend started assaulting him, and that’s

More than 100 Idaho business leaders and investors have signed a letter supporting efforts to repeal Idaho’s non-compete statute. Assistant House Democratic Leader Ilana Rubel of Boise said the repeal would encourage a pro-growth, pro-entrepreneurship attitude. “When the law passed in 2016 there just wasn’t much attention given to the issue or understanding of the

UPDATE 12.12.17: A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for aggravated DUI after an injury crash occurred at the intersection of 45th E. and 65th S. around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Deputies found Jose Armando Farius-Maldonaldo was driving his Dodge Caravan on 45th E. when he failed to yield in the intersection to a Volkswagon Passat

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that happened just before 6 P.M. Monday night in Rigby. A state trooper tells Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness news that a Dodge Avenger traveling north on 4100 east went through the stop sign before the the intersection of Highway 48 and 4100 was clear. A GMC

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a second straight year has donated $5 million worth of aid to the nine voluntary refugee resettlement agencies in the United States. The Deseret News reported Sunday that the money will be used during 2018 by the nine agencies that have agreements with the State Department

Our ridge of high pressure continues with patchy fog for the overnight and early morning, with sunshine for the mid-day and the afternoon. This pattern will continue through Thursday after which we’ll see a chance for snow by Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday: Areas of patchy freezing fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high into the

On Monday December 11, Joshua Holt’s Family sent Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 the following statement: “Sadly today our son Josh Holt found himself again in a dire medical situation. Regardless of the court order approving his transport to a Medical Facility to receive proper medical care, the Prison’s Directors under the

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on SH-33 at milepost 61, near Sage Junction around 5:29 a.m. Saturday. According to ISP, a maroon van driven by 21-year-old Malana Moemberg of Fort Hall was westbound on SH-33, and the Clark County Sheriff, Bart May, was driving eastbound on SH-33 in a marked patrol unit.

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on SH-33 at milepost 61, near Sage Junction around 5:29 a.m. Saturday. According to ISP, a maroon van driven by 21-year-old Malana Moemberg of Fort Hall was westbound on SH-33, and the Clark County Sheriff was driving eastbound on SH-33 in a marked patrol unit. Moemberg’s vehicle

A popular beauty trend comes with some dangers. Eyelash extensions look good, but you could be putting your health at risk. “One of them is an allergy. The glues that we use for those lash extensions can cause allergy and itching and redness around the eye. The other potential problem is infection and that’s the

Applications for the Idaho Falls Mayor’s Scholarship Fund are now available. The scholarship fund was started in 2006 by former Idaho Falls Mayor Jared Fuhriman. It only applies to students in the 91 and 93 school districts (Idaho Falls and Bonneville). There are two types of scholarships available. The “Promise Scholarship” is for students in

Want to receive free admission, popcorn and a soda Thursday night at the Paramount Theater? Just take a new, unwrapped toy to the theater for the Toys for Tots Drive. Toys for infants and teenage boys and girls ages 10 to 13 are most needed. The movie “The Stray” starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Rigby High School debate team is having a successful school year so far. The team has been taking first place in most of their competitions. In their latest competition, they took first place overall. They competed against teams from Idaho and Nevada. But they say it’s not just about winning, it’s about becoming better

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be getting to emergencies quicker with a new dispatch system. They recently began using a station alert system that they’re also tying in with dispatch. The system alerts the station through screens about call description, location and an automated voicing system that will speak out the information. The new

Saying he believes in conservative values and hard work, lifetime Bonneville County resident Gary Marshall announced he will run for the republican nomination for the Idaho House in 2018. The District 30, Position A legislative seat is currently held by Republican Jeff Thompson. Marshall has a lifetime career in education, as both a public school

Law enforcement officers throughout the upper valley turned out early Saturday to help make Christmas real for select children in the community during the annual Shop With a Cop event. About 80 children were accompanied by officers from Rexburg, Teton, Madison, Fremont and Jefferson Counties, and Idaho State Police at the Walmart store in Rexburg.

A local family reports their West Highland White Terrier named Bernie was taken from their home in Moreland, just outside Blackfoot, around 1 a.m. Sunday. Bernie was last seen wearing a red collar and was just groomed. According to the family, he doesn’t have tags, and he is not chipped. A $1,000 reward is being

The Idaho Falls Water Division is currently repairing a water main break on St. Clair Road. According to initial reports, the break is due to shifting soil due to cold temperatures. Officials report water has been shut off to residential homes located between 9th and 16th Street. St. Clair is closed to traffic from 9th

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and House Republicans are escalating their feud with an outdoor retail company that opposes the Trump administration’s plan to shrink two sprawling Utah national monuments. The House Natural Resources Committee said in a tweet that clothing giant Patagonia is “lying” about Trump’s plan in order “to sell more products to wealthy

Our ridge of high pressure continues with fog and cloud cover for the overnight and early morning, with sunshine for the mid-day and the afternoon. This pattern will continue through Thursday after which we’ll see a chance for snow by Saturday and Sunday Overnight: Widespread haze and areas of dense freezing fog after midnight. Mostly

Yellowstone National Park biologists believe a contagious ecthyma called “sore mouth disease” is responsible for an illness found in bighorn rams in the park. The disease is a virus caused by the parapoxvirus. The disease is transmittable to people if they have direct contact with infected sheep. The disease is common among farmed sheep and

Some farmers in northern Idaho and western Washington are looking for solutions after years of applying nitrogen-based fertilizer has left their land with acidic soil. Carol McFarland with Washington State University told the Lewiston Tribune that soil surveys show a gradual increase in the acidity of soil in the region since the 1980s. High acid

A Boise man has been sentenced to two years in prison for distributing methamphetamine. David Lon Rose, 43, is a former revenue agent for the Internal Revenue Service. Rose pleaded guilty to the charge in U.S. District Court in Boise on September 18. Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge also sentenced Rose to four

Nothing is harder on a busy mom than lugging three kids and an armful of groceries home, but oh how the times are changing. Now, you can go online, create your grocery list and have your groceries ready for pick-up. Ridley’s Family Markets in Blackfoot recently launched “Ridley’s Shop-At-Home” for shoppers to save a trip

A Wyoming sheriff is telling local residents that it’s illegal to shoot dogs harassing wildlife after a private citizen killed a dog that was chasing wild game. Fremont County Sheriff Skip Hornecker told The Ranger newspaper that it’s a common but mistaken belief that shooting dogs if they are chasing game is legal in Wyoming.

The First Evangelical Lutheran Church choir put on a concert to a packed house Sunday night. They recently returned from New York City where they performed at Carnegie Hall. “Stepping out on that stage and performing, there was really just a moment,” Penny Dixon, church music director, said. The group joined choirs from around the

The Museum of Idaho is hosting the popular Olde-Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festivals for its 10th year in a row. The exhibition is open now until December 30 and is free thanks to Chesbro Music Co. and the Idaho Falls Interfaith Council. The Olde-Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festivals exhibition features hundreds of nativities, Santa Claus

Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatality crash on Old US-91, just south of Arkansas Rd., near Arimo around 11:50 a.m. Saturday. According to ISP, 73-year-old Dianne Christiansen of Downey was driving northbound in a 2008 Ford pickup when she drove off the right shoulder and overcorrected. The pickup then crossed both lanes, went off

Our ridge of high pressure continues with fog and cloud cover for the overnight and early morning, with sunshine for the mid-day and the afternoon. This pattern will continue through Thursday after which we’ll see a chance for snow by Saturday and Sunday Monday: Areas of dense freezing fog before lunchtime. Otherwise, partly sunny, with

Our ridge of high pressure continues with fog and cloud cover for the overnight and early morning, sunshine trying to work in for the mid-day & afternoons. Stormy weather looks to move in by Saturday and Sunday Overnight: Widespread haze and areas of dense freezing fog after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low close to

Have some gently used stuffed animals you no longer want? Donate them to maurices or Dressbarn in Idaho Falls between Dec. 16, 2017 and Dec. 23, 2017 and receive 20 percent off a regular priced item. Drop boxes will be available at both store’s Idaho Falls area locations. maurices is located in the Grand Teton

Figures show Wyoming’s homeless population continues to rise. The Casper Star-Tribune reports data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says there were 873 homeless people in the state as of January. That number has increased each year since 2014. Of those people experiencing homelessness, 41 percent were unsheltered, meaning they

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL PRESTON – 76LOGAN, UT – 73 F/OT CLEARFIELD, UT – 40MADISON – 74 SYRACUSE, UT – 61SKYLINE – 54 SHELLEY – 59FRUITLAND – 60 MARSH VALLEY – 38BEAR LAKE – 48 KIMBERLY – 51SNAKE RIVER – 62 AMERICAN FALLS – 53SALMON – 48 WEST JEFFERSON – 57TETON – 53 FIRTH – 57NEW

UPDATE 12/8/17 3:30 p.m: On Friday, December 8 at approx. 3:05 pm, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office located the body of 48-year-old male Bryce Lloyd. According to officials, an airplane pilot was flying the river and spotted the body. UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: The search for Bryce Lloyd has been suspended for the night. Due to

Idaho Falls Fire Department officials report two car accidents occurred on the bridge over the Snake River near 65 S. and 45 W. around 3:30 p.m. Friday. Officials report the drivers of both vehicles were sent to hospital.According to officials, traffic will be open soon.

As many as 1,000 Idaho inmates could soon be serving out their time in out-of-state prisons as the state grapples with overcrowding at home. The inmates could end up in a private prison facility – despite Idaho’s long history of trouble when it comes to getting some private prison providers to meet the terms of

High pressure continues to sit over the western states with a stagnant forecast. Overnight and early mornings expect areas of fog with light snow showers. Low’s into the teens and 20’s. Saturday: Patchy dense freezing fog before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high’s into the upper 20’s. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm

After a few weeks of bell ringing, the Salvation Army Red Kettles in Idaho Falls are at just over $15,400. That is just 20% of the total amount needed to meet their goal of $75,000. “We are so grateful for the support the community shows us throughout the year,” said Major Gregg Moody, Corps Officer.

The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a five-year extension of Battelle Energy Alliance’s contract to manage the Idaho National Laboratory. The extension, contingent upon successful negotiation of applicable terms and conditions, will extend the BEA contract until September 30, 2024. The base period of BEA’s original contract began on February 1, 2005 and went

The city of Idaho Falls has formally lifted snow removal parking restrictions. On December 4, the city ordered its restrictions when snow accumulation exceeded 2 inches. Crews will continue to work on problem areas in Zone B as needed during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information about the city policy are available

Traffic was backed up Thursday afternoon near the Ammon Walmart after a semi-truck driver took a turn too tightly.According to Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy, David Schwartz, the driver of a Walmart semi-truck was making a right turn from Hitt Road into the Walmart parking lot. The rear tires of the trailer caught part of a

Fall River Electric Cooperative is mailing checks to over 6,000 of owner-members totaling $1,023,143. It is part of the non-profit coop’s patronage capital program. When revenues collected by the co-op exceed operating costs, the extra revenues become patronage capital, which is then disbursed to its owner-members on an approximate 20-year cycle. That 20-year rotation also

Shop With a Cop events kick off this week and Bonneville County sheriff’s deputies were at Texas Roadhouse serving lunch Thursday. This is the 24th year Texas Roadhouse has partnered with Bonneville County for this event. The restaurant isn’t usually open during the week for lunch, but it opens its doors for the luncheon. “It

This week’s education news: Charter founder suspended. A state agency has suspended Sage International School founder Don Keller’s administrator’s certificate. The two-year Professional Standards Commission suspension centers on a variety of violations; the Boise charter school failed to meet the state’s minimum requirements for instructional hours, and the PSC says Keller misused state funds. Once

Farm Bureau Insurance director of information services Adam Waldron is the 59th Idaho Business Leader of the Year. The annual award recognizes an Idaho business leader who has demonstrated outstanding business and professional ethics while contributing significant support to worthwhile community, civic and education activities. Awarded by ISU College of Business students since 1959, previous

Democrat Gary Trauner has announced he will run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Wyoming Republican John Barrasso. The 58-year-old Trauner is a Jackson Hole businessman who run unsuccessfully for U.S. House in 2006 and 2008, losing both times to former Reps. Barbara Cubin and Cynthia Lummis. In announcing his candidacy Friday, Trauner

The Idaho Department of Lands sold five commercial properties, including one in Idaho Falls, Wednesday at an auction in Meridian. The properties netted $8,490,000 which is about $1,585,000 above the appraised price of the properties. All of the properties had competitive bids. The Idaho Falls property at 595 University Blvd. sold for $5,300,000 which was

Freezing Fog Advisory continues through this morning due to the inversion still in place. Highs into the 20’s are expected, with no foreseeable precipitation for the next week. We could see some light flurries from the fog, but generally a dry forecast period. Friday: Fog and cloud cover likely all day long with highs into

The Museum of Idaho held its tree lighting ceremony to open up the Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festival. The event started with a visit from Santa Claus coming in by a horse drawn carriage to help start the lighting ceremony. Nativity sets from all the over the world are scattered around the museum, along