Month: January 2018

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL HIGHLAND – 65BONNEVILLE – 58 PRESTON – 63CENTURY – 31 IDAHO FALLS – 58SKYLINE – 55 (OT) BLACKFOOT – 47POCATELLO – 59 MADISON – 64RIGBY – 38 TETON – 41SOUTH FREMONT – 50 SHELLEY – 48SUGAR-SALEM – 44 SNAKE RIVER – 56MARSH VALLEY – 50 MALAD – 45BEAR LAKE – 69 CHALLIS

Madison County and cities within the county want to work closer with each other. Today, the first ever “State of the Cities and County Breakfast” was held. Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce put on the event to help bring the benefits of cooperation between the cities, county and business community. “Stronger Together,” that was the

Olympic snowboarder and Eastern Idaho native JessiKa Jenson took time out of her busy schedule to see family, friends and fans ahead of the winter Olympics in South Korea. “I’m just excited about everything,” Jenson, said. “And it just gives me the chills to think that I’m a two-time Olympian and will be going for

UPDATE: Idaho State Police reports the driver at fault was arrested for DUI and open container. According to ISP, the driver was treated and released from the crash scene. ORIGINAL: Idaho State Police reports three vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of US 26 and Hitt Road Wednesday afternoon. ISP reports the

UPDATE: 8:50 A.M. 1-31-18 No one was hurt in a fire at the Chalet building, off U.S. 20 in Island Park Tuesday night. The Island Park volunteer fire department was called to the fire at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday. Fire Chief Nathaniel Brandenihl said firefighters were able to save about two-thirds of the building. Crews from

The Latest on campaign sunshine reports being filed to Idaho’s secretary of state’s office: 3:30 p.m. Idaho GOP Treasurer candidate Tom Kealey has raised nearly $100,000 in his bid for the open statewide position. Kealey’s latest campaign finance disclosure report shows that the Republican has donated $20,000 of his money to the campaign and raised

Environmental groups are appealing a federal court ruling that a federal agency doesn’t need to do a new environmental study before being allowed to kill more wolves in Idaho. Western Watersheds Project and four other groups filed the appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Edward Lodge

Idaho State Police reports a semi is on its side blocking traffic on 65th south near the Love’s Travel Stop in Idaho Falls. The accident happened at the corner of 65th South and 45th West. An ISP trooper who saw it happen, heard a loud boom and saw a tire fly into the air. The

Government biologists say elk numbers in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park are at their highest level in more than a decade. Results of a two-day winter survey released Wednesday showed more than 7,500 elk in Yellowstone and areas of Montana north of the park. That’s up more than 40 percent compared to 2017

More gray days ahead with showers by Friday. By Friday, a stronger system will drop south, with 2 to 4 inches of snowfall in the eastern highlands and central mountains above 6,000′. Rain showers are expected in the Snake River Plain and Magic Valley. Temperatures look to rebound back well into the 40’s for the

A researcher with Idaho State University released a study of NFL wives Tuesday, finding concussions of NFL players might be underreported. Idaho State’s Caroline Faure’ reports 98-percent of respondents “were aware of instances in which their husbands failed to report symptoms associated with concussion…” Faure received 59 anonymous responses from wives of NFL players from

Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador and his wife were on a train that crashed in Virginia earlier Wednesday, and according to a tweet from Rep. Labrador, he and his wife are both OK. Becca and I were on the train involved in today’s accident. We’re both OK and are praying for those injured and their families.

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed the first bill of the 2018 legislative session into law. Otter on Wednesday signed off on HB335, which is expected to save employers a total of $115 million over the next three years by reducing a key component in how Idaho calculates the unemployment insurance tax rate. It’s also

UPDATE 1/31/18 9:40 a.m.: Idaho Falls Police arrested Miguel Renovato Tuesday after receiving a tip from the public. Officials thank the community for helping law enforcement find missing people and locate suspects. UPDATE 1/5/18 7:00 p.m. The driver of the Dodge Stratus has been identified as 36-year-old Miguel Renovato. Renovato is described as a Hispanic

Aides say U.S. Sen. Mike Lee escaped injury and was the only member of Utah’s Republican congressional delegation on a train carrying dozens of GOP lawmakers that collided with a truck on tracks in central Virginia. Lee spokesman Conn Carroll said in an email that the senator was unhurt in the Wednesday morning crash. Congressional

Officials with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes say they will not renew a contract with their lobbying firm after it filed a ballot initiative to legalize lucrative betting machines known as instant racing. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and others across the state have previously come out against the betting terminals after deeming them illegal under Idaho law. Strategies

A proposal to reduce Idaho’s health coverage gap now includes a requirement that “able-bodied” adult Medicaid recipients hold jobs. The legislation, introduced Tuesday, would allow the state to seek two federal waivers to the Affordable Care Act. One waiver would allow low-income individuals to qualify for subsidies available to higher-income individuals. The other would expand

Idaho Falls Regional Airport Director Craig Davis has accepted a position with the Airports Division of the Hawaii Department of Transportation. Davis has held the Idaho Falls post since October 2012. “While I am very sad to see him go, I am very happy to have had his expertise and leadership here at the city

Staying windy for today as a cold front slides off to the east. A few mountain showers are possible for today and Thursday. Temperatures will drop for the entire region about 10 degrees into today as cooler air moves in behind the cold front. However, temperatures look to rebound back well into the 40’s for

GIRLS HS BASKETBALL HILLCREST -29 BONNEVILLE – 57 POCATELLO – 44 SKYLINE – 35 IDAHO FALLS – 32 PRESTON – 49 RIGBY – 39 MADISON – 40 ABERDEEN – 29 WEST SIDE – 36 MACKAY -62 NORTH GEM – 44 NORTH FREMONT – 59 SALMON – 22 SUGAR-SALEM – 63 TETON – 28 SHELLEY –

If passed, this bill, proposed by Republican, Ron Nate, will allow firearms in the classroom for educational purposes, while banning ammunition. James Brower, of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game stated, “In the classroom, we use our dummy guns, they’re bright orange, they’re manufactured the same way as other firearms, but they not have

Idaho Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan stopped in Pocatello tonight for a meet and greet. Jordan is the only female in the governor race so far. A room full of people at The College Market in Pocatello eagerly waited for Jordan. Many said they agreed with her on a lot of topics and were interested

The Idaho Falls Police Department relies on volunteer citizens to help, and they need more. From patrols to tagging abandoned vehicles, the citizens watch helps the IFPD. Diane Schwartzenberger has been a member since 2012. “Paying back, you know I’ve never really been in trouble with the law, but I didn’t know another way to

An Idaho Falls High School student won the Snake River Animal Shelter mural contest. Hailey Anderson’s submission was painted on a large cinder block outside of the shelter.The prize was $1,800 to support the school’s art program. Anderson chose to paint this mural as part of her senior project and worked on it throughout the

Depression and anxiety are important topics, especially for teenagers. According to the Suicide Prevention Action Network, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Idahoans age 15-34 and for males age 10-14. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is having a free seminar tonight to discuss this. They’re going over signs and symptoms for parents

Staying windy for tonight and Wednesday as a cold front slides off to the east.A few showers possible for Wednesday and Thursday, with scattered snow and rain mostly for the high county. Temperatures will drop for the entire region about 10 degrees into Wednesday.Temperatures look to rebound back well into the 40’s for the weekend.

A small mountain cat who escaped at a Salt Lake City zoo has been recaptured after two days on the lam. Zoo officials say they used mice to lure the young Pallas’ cat named Mushu into a live trap late Monday. Hogle Zoo spokeswoman Erica Hansen says in a statement that Mushu was holed up

Jackson Hole Shriners have decided to cancel the 6th annual Jackson Hole Skijoring event, scheduled February 10-11 at the Snake River Ranch. The group concluded that in spite of excellent conditions at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, lower valley snow pack and warm temperatures made it impossible to build a safe course. Skijoring is a crossbred

Idaho State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lincoln County early Tuesday morning. According to ISP, a Shoshone Police Department officer made a routine traffic stop within city limits at around 1 a.m. While the officer was checking out the driver, the suspect drove away. The officer pursued the suspect, identified as Jesus J.

Although gas prices are higher than they were last year, Idahoans are paying less than the national average for the first time in more than a year. “For the month of January, the national average and Idaho’s average price have been within a nickel of each other,” said Matthew Conde, public affairs director for AAA

Idaho lawmakers have ushered in a $200 million tax cut plan as the first tax relief proposal of the 2018 legislative session. House Majority Leader Mike Moyle said Tuesday the proposal is one of the largest tax reduction bills ever proposed in Idaho’s history. The legislation is designed to offset the Republican tax overhaul that

The Idaho Water Resource Board expects to set a new record for recharging the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer this winter. More than 220,000 acre-feet of recharge water has already flowed into the aquifer this winter, and recharge program manager Wesley Hipke said recharge could go as high as 370,000 acre-feet this year. The board’s goal

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Wind Advisory for the upper Snake River Plain, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM this evening. * IMPACTS/TIMING…Difficult driving conditions with gusty cross- winds are expected, especially for high profile vehicles. The strongest winds are expected between 2 PM and 6 PM

A recent report shows the available housing inventory in Jackson Hole is the lowest it has been in more than three decades. The Jackson Hole News and Guide says the Jackson Hole Report’s year-end review, which compiles and analyzes data from every free-market real estate transaction in Jackson Hole each year, states there were 31

A bill introduced in the Wyoming Legislature would give motorists the option of purchasing specialty license plates to help fund highway projects friendly to wildlife. Under House Bill 39, motorists would pay $130 extra for plates with the money going toward wildlife crossings, signage, game fences and other infrastructure. The plates would sport a novel

A windy Tuesday as a cold front approaches for the mid-week. Before that colder air arrives, we’ll see near record highs with temperatures well into the 40’s and even 50’s. Minimal precipitation for Wednesday and Thursday, but winds will continue to be breezy. Temperatures will drop 10 degrees into Wednesday. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a

Most states have a state bird, a state flower and even a state tree, but what about a state dinosaur? Only 11 states in the US have state dinosaurs. One local paleontologist is hoping Idaho will be next. “This dinosaur has a long name of Oryctodromeus cubicularis,” Dr. L.J. Krumenacker, a local paleontologist, said. Dr.

With winter sports season being underway, you may have plans to head out into the elements, but safety is always first. With the high avalanche risk in some area, it’s important to know what to do in case of an avalanche. Before heading out it’s important to check the avalanche danger. Apps like “Avalanche Forecasts”

Over the weekend, Idaho Falls Police made four drug related arrests, including one felony charge for possession of a controlled substance, after officers gained information which allowed them to obtain a search warrant for a home near 21st Street and South Boulevard. According to Lieutenant Joel Tisdale, the S.W.A.T. team commander announced their arrival and

An Idaho House panel has introduced legislation encouraging public schools to offer gun safety courses as electives. Rep. Ron Nate, a Republican from Rexburg, reintroduced the proposal Monday after having a similar bill spiked last year. According to the legislation, firearms would be permitted to be used in primary and secondary schools during the course,

Idaho would no longer be the only state in the country to not provide legal protections for breastfeeding mothers under a newly introduced bill. Rep. Paul Amador, a Republican from Coeur d’Alene, said Monday that the bill would exempt breastfeeding mothers from Idaho’s indecent exposure law. Forty-nine states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin

Idaho House Democrats have released their personal financial information to demonstrate their commitment to campaign finance reform. The Caucus voted unanimously to disclose the information after the House State Affairs Committee voted to kill the Financial Disclosure Bill. The bill was sponsored by republican Committee Chair, Representative Tom Loertscher of Iona. The bill was only

The Idaho House came to a brief halt after a handful of Republican lawmakers attempted to upend the process used to determine which bills advance inside the state Capitol. The 20-minute delay on Monday is part of an ongoing struggle between lawmakers unhappy their bills are being blocked and legislative leadership who counter they’re protecting

UPDATE 12:15 p.m.: The three snowmobilers have been found alive. ORIGINAL: Clark County Search and Rescue is looking for three missing snowmobilers in the Island Park area along the Clark County border. Clark County is being assisted by Fremont County Search and Rescue. Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries said rescuers do not know if there

An Idaho House panel has introduced stand-your-ground legislation that would extend protections for a person who uses deadly force under a serious threat of harm. The House State Affairs Committee agreed to send the bill to a full hearing Monday. The legislation would allow people to use deadly force if they believe such force was

An Idaho Senate panel has introduced legislation requiring the state to provide information to women that medication-induced abortions can be halted after taking just one of two pills. If approved, women would be given a list of providers who can offer consultations about medical abortion interventions or reversals. Proponents of the idea say doctors can

A windy Tuesday as a cold front approaches for the mid-week. Before that colder air arrives, we’ll see above average highs with temperatures well into the 40’s. Minimal precipitation for Wednesday and Thursday, but winds will be an issue with sustained winds 20-35 mph. Temperatures will drop 10 degrees into Wednesday. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with

TEDxIdahoFalls announced the 2018 speaker line up Monday morning. The 2018 speaker list includes: Name Title Karen Baker The Power of Totality: Eclipse Moments Amanda Byrd Where Does My Oxygen Mask Matter Most? Toni L. Carter Inclusive Diversity: The Game Changer Heather Falter How I Found Emotional Healing Through Honest Creativity Timothy Graham The War

Speed limits are changing on several Idaho Falls streets. Following Idaho Falls City Council action, the speed limit was increased from 35 to 40 miles per hour on Holmes Avenue between 17th Street and Sunnyside Road. On Rollandet Avenue, between 21st Street and Sunnyside, the speed limit will remain at 35 miles per hour year-round.

UPDATE 10:30 a.m.: KLIM staff reports the avalanche training seminar is completely full. Justin Wood said they filled their 400 maximum Friday night. ORIGINAL: KLIM technical riding gear and Mike Duffy with Avalanche1 will be hosting an avalanche safety class Monday night. The motor sports apparel company will be holding the free clinic at it’s

A Salt Lake City zoo is searching a 10-month-old Pallas’ cat that went missing from his outdoor exhibit. Hogle Zoo officials say the young Pallas’ cat named Mushu is smaller than most domestic cats and is not dangerous. Staff discovered he was missing Sunday morning. They believe he is still within the zoo grounds. According

Warmer air is moving in today with high pressure in place over the western U.S. However, high clouds are spilling over this area of high pressure, so we’ll see mostly cloudy skies throughout the day. A weak weather system moves in tomorrow, with minimal precipitation, but winds will be an issue with sustained winds 20-35

Kids in Bonneville School District 93 are skiing but with a little bit of a twist. “We walk a mile everyday, no matter what, first thing in the morning. Well, because of the skis we are able to extend it a little and give them a little diversity,” says Susan Scheer-Shanklin Thanks to a donation

The Idaho Falls Police Department is making it easier for you to find out when something is happening in your neighborhood. They’re partnering with a social media network called “Nextdoor.” It will not only alert neighborhoods, but it is also a way for neighbors to communicate with each other. “Neighbors can communicate about anything from

Warmer air will move in for Monday with highs into the lower to mid 40’s. Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 20s. Monday: Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 30s and low 40s. Monday night: Mostly cloudy,

Local authorities blocked off 21st Street and S Boulevard in Idaho Falls Sunday to serve a high-risk warrant. Idaho Falls Police and IFPD SWAT were on the scene around 10:30 this morning. Two males and two females were taken into custody on unidentified drug-related charges. IFPD is still on scene but SWAT teams have cleared

Eagle Rock Timber will close 10th street between South Lee Ave. and South Boulevard to all local traffic starting at 6:00 a.m. January 29 so crews can install a new drain line across 10th Street.Local residences are the only traffic allowed in the area, and no traffic will be permitted beyond Well #1/Common Cents property

Warmer air will move in for Sunday and Monday with highs into the lower to mid 40’s. Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with lows in the high 20s. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Sunday: Cloudy, with highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation is

Police say a southwestern Idaho woman is in custody following a shooting that injured another woman. Caldwell police tell the Idaho Statesman that 19-year-old Arlette Tineza was taken into custody Saturday morning. Police say they responded at about 1 a.m. to a residence after receiving a report that a woman had been shot. Police say

A general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has died. Elder Von G. Keetch, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy, died Friday due to “a sudden illness,” according to a church statement. He was 57 years old. Elder Keetch had been serving as a general authority Seventy since 2015.

There are now 46 flu-related deaths in Idaho so far this season. Of those 46, four were in South East Idaho’s District 6 and all four were over the age of 50. The elderly are at a greater risk of the flu. “As you get older and have other co-morbidities and co-illnesses, such as heart

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL CENTURY – 42BLACKFOOT – 56 HIGHLAND – 51HILLCREST – 43 BONNEVILLE – 28MADISON – 63 SKYLINE – 50POCATELLO – 40 IDAHO FALLS – 49PRESTON – 67 BURLEY – 62RIGBY – 57 GRACE – 64CHALLIS – 51 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL SOUTH FREMONT – 61TETON – 39 SUGAR-SALEM – 56SHELLEY – 27 SNAKE RIVER

One of the next “America’s Got Talent” stars could be from Idaho. A young dancer from Montpelier recently auditioned for the show. Jade Turner, 15 years old, loves to dance. “Dancing is literally my life,” Turner said. “It’s my heart, my soul. You need air to live, I need dance.” But it wasn’t always that

Saturday a warm front moves in, which will give the I-15 corridor a chance of snow or a rain/snow mix. But most of the rain and snow will skip over the Snake River Plain and head to the high country. Warmer air will move in for Sunday and Monday with highs into the lower to

Madison Memorial Hospital has launched a new service, taking advantage of its existing partnership with Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health. The program will use “TeleICU” to extend the resources and experts in the University’s hospital’s intensive care unit to Rexburg and patients in rural and remote areas. Gordon Crabtree, CEO of U of

The public is invited to a meet and greet with Eastern Idaho’s Jessika Jenson before she travels to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The meet and greet will be at Keiffer’s Island Convention Center inside the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, January 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. While you are meeting Jenson,

Its time to get your taxes ready again. The new tax season officially starts Monday. The big advice being given this year is to file early. Since the usual April 15 tax deadline lands on a Sunday, taxes are due April 17 this year. But you can submit your taxes as early as Monday. Financial

A man in his mid-30s died after hitting a tree while skiing at Big Sky Resort in southwestern Montana. Gallatin County officials say the collision was reported just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports ski patrol members attempted to revive the man, but were unsuccessful. His name has not been released. Big

Southeastern Idaho Public Health reports 46 influenza-associated deaths have occurred so far this season in Idaho. Of those 46, four individuals were in southeast Idaho’s Health District 6, and according to officials, all four of those individuals were over the age of 50. Last flu season, 72 people were reported to have died from flu-related

The Idaho Dairy Council is awarding grants to 24 Idaho schools to support their Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives. Hundreds of schools from across the country applied for funding, and 15 Eastern Idaho school were selected. Grants awarded for this funding period totaled $80,678. Eastern Idaho schools received $53,793 of that. The Eastern Idaho

WinterBrew will be held Saturday, January 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Civitan Plaza in downtown Idaho Falls. It will feature craft beers or domestic brews from Idaho Brewing Company, Snow Eagle Brewing and Roadhouse Brewing Co. There will also be live music on the stage from the Voltz and County Line. Admission

A 76-year-old Colorado woman led Wyoming police on an interstate highway pursuit that exceeded 100 mph at times before her vehicle was disabled by tire spikes. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says the incident started about 12:25 p.m. Thursday when a trooper clocked a vehicle traveling 96 mph in an 80 mph zone on Interstate 25

Seventy-six wolves were killed by hunters and others in Wyoming last year when the state took over management of the animals. Ken Mills of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says 43 wolves were legally hunted and one illegally hunted in the state during a licensed hunting season from October through December. That met the

Idaho Falls Police are still searching for 16-year-old Matthew Jedediah “Jed” Hall. Officials said Jed left home at approximately 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 22 and left a note threatening self-harm. According to officials, he was driving a silver 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback, license plate number 8B EF732, which has a missing driver’s side rear hub

Dr. Jeff Baker, a board certified obstetrician gynecologist & integrative functional medicine, and his team at Clinical Research Prime is a participating clinical site for the second phase of Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT2). The study will examine the use of chelation treatments in diabetics with a prior heart attack to see if the

Comedy Improv Night will feature Kirby Heyborne, Corbin Allred, Lincoln Hoppe and Kelly Lohman tonight Friday, Jan. 26, at both 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in the Kirkham Auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. The evening will be designed much like the show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and feature improvisational comedy. Heyborne is

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is calling on national leaders to support “Dreamer” immigrants who the religion says have earned the right to continue to “contribute positively” to society. The Church said Friday in a statement that it respects the right of nations to establish immigration laws, but called on leaders to

Montana wildlife officials say 70 bison have been shot by hunters so far this year. The Billings Gazette reported Thursday that 59 of those bison were killed on the west side near West Yellowstone, while 11 were killed in the Gardiner area. The Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes killed 39 bison, while 24 were killed by

The city of Idaho Falls Building Department has released figures for 2017, showing levels that held roughly even with 2016. Total building construction valuation for the year was $96,392,830, representing a .66 percent drop from 2016, which posted valuation of $97,032,026. Revenue for the building division in 2017 was $829,719, which included $37,346 in contractor

This week was “Education Week” at the Statehouse — as the focus turned to K-12 and university budgets. The headlines: Ybarra makes her pitch. On Thursday, state superintendent Sherri Ybarra urged legislative budget-writers to adhere to the K-12 reboot recommended by Gov. Butch Otter’s K-12 task force. “As we take stock of the five-year plan

The Utah House has passed a bill addressing the high-profile arrest of a nurse who refused to let a police officer get a blood sample without a warrant. The bill approved on a 72-0 vote Thursday makes it clear police can only draw blood with a person’s consent, a warrant or an exception approved by

UPDATE: 10:40 a.m. Jan. 26, 2018: The U. S. Geological Survey said a 3.3 magnitude quake rattled just three minutes after the first quake at 8:35 p.m. Thursday. It was in the same area, about 11 miles southeast of Soda Springs. This makes a total of three quakes in the cluster. ———- UPDATE 11:30 p.m.

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce traveled to Boise this past Monday and Tuesday to meet with legislators. They get together with other chambers every year and invite local members to discuss questions or issues in politics. They took part in the lectures and classes for two full days. Members of the Idaho Falls

The Pocatello/Chubbuck school board has tabled the decision on boundary changes. That decision was met with lots of applause from the audience. The board made two decisions at Thursday’s meeting. First, the board decided to rescind a previous decision to not grandfather in current students of full time faculty at the high schools. The only

UPDATE (11:35 p.m.) Rocky Mountain Power is no longer reporting an outage in the Rexburg area. Earlier Thursday night, the power company said the power would be restored at 10:30 . The cause was an equipment problem. ORIGINAL: Five power outages are affecting 4,730 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Rexburg. The causes of the outages

It’s not just people that get the flu. There is also Canine Influenza that dogs can get from each other. It’s different from the human flu, so they can’t get it from you or vice versa. Most dogs recover, but sometimes it can be deadly. There haven’t been any reported cases in Idaho, but that

The new dinosaur exhibit at the Museum of Idaho opens for the first time today! Visit their website for more ticket information: https://www.museumofidaho.org/

Just a slight chance of snow flurries for the Snake River Plain today, with a much better chance for the mountains. However, colder temperatures and breezy winds are expected for today. Tomorrow a warm front moves in, which will give the I-15 corridor a chance of snow or a rain/snow mix. Today: A 30% chance

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Idaho is known for it’s potatoes. Did you know Idaho is the number four dairy state in America in terms of milk production? There are about 600,000 mature dairy cows being milked everyday in the Gem state. That sounds like very positive economic news for Idaho, but a crisis is looming. “There is a need

Dinosaurs fans can now play with the extinct animals. The Museum of Idaho is only one day away from their newest traveling exhibit “Dinosaurs in Motion: Where Art and Science Meet.” Tonight was the VIP Grand Opening of the museum’s new anticipated dinosaur exhibit. Unlike other dinosaur-themed exhibits, this one has fully interactive-recycled-metal dinosaur sculptures.

People in Idaho Falls are concerned about a series of possible drive-by shootings this week; however, police say there is only evidence of one of them. It happened early Monday morning at K Street and Sage Avenue. The shooting left bullet holes in a house. The second alleged drive-by was Tuesday evening at Canyon Avenue

Idaho’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra is asking state budget writers to raise the public school budget 6.8 percent next year. The Spokesman-Review reports Ybarra said Thursday the biggest portion of her proposed increase would go the ongoing effort to raise teachers’ salaries. Ybarra wants $46.6 million for teacher salaries, which would boost pay

Couples having fertility issues have a new option here locally. It’s an additional procedure to In Vitro fertilization that doctors say is effective. The process includes genetic testing. Doctors say Pre Implantation Genetic Screening is an effective solution. “The sample goes to a company that can give you a full genetic profile of each embryo

A snowmobile guide has been cited for directing clients to drive onto a boardwalk next to the Old Faithful geyser last weekend in Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service officials cited the guide for operating without a valid driver’s license and not possessing proper credentials for guiding in Yellowstone. The Park Service did not identify

Chubbuck Police officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank at 4195 Yellowstone for a reported robbery around 12:44 p.m. Thursday. According to police, the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. Officials describe the suspect as a dark skinned adult male wearing a dark colored hoodie with a dark colored bandana covering his face and

Republicans on an Idaho House panel have once again agreed to introduce anti-Sharia law legislation designed to prevent Idaho courts from making decisions based on Islamic or other foreign legal codes. This is the third year in a row Rep. Eric Redman, a Republican from Athol, has backed legislation that says courts, administrative agencies or

Pocatello Regional Transit held an open house Wednesday night to get public opinion on three proposals they came up with. The department says the biggest change riders can see is fewer stops with more direct routes to different locations in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas. “The biggest changes in the proposals, is currently the routes

A new approach to homelessness response should do a better job of meeting the needs of persons experiencing a housing crisis. The Idaho Housing and Finance Association said it has teamed with local housing and homeless service providers to establish a new standardized approach for helping people effective January 22. The system brings together a

TEDxIdahoFalls announced this year’s event, TEDxIdahoFalls: TOTALITY, is scheduled for March 10, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls. More than 72 “Ideas Worth Spreading” were submitted. 28 people were then invited to audition, and the committee narrowed the speakers down to 12. “We could not have been more impressed with