Month: February 2018

Some changes are coming for the American Falls school district. School emergencies could be helped thanks to a new app. The app, called “DIR-S”, could be the difference for the district if an emergency were to happen. It’s the latest technology to try and keep kids safe at school. “All the teachers have it on

A plan is in the works to build a new development west of Rexburg in Hibbard. But it’s been getting mixed reaction from some people. Madison County Planning and Zoning says the new development could actually be good for the community. This is where the preserve at Henry’s Fork Division, or commonly known as Misty

The state has a new capital, just for today. Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and Lt. Governor Brad Little were in Firth today. They brought state leaders to the City Hall for “Capital for a Day.” They say this gives Idahoans outside of Boise the chance to have open discussions about the state government. While we

Four male snowmobilers from Shelley had an unexpected snowmobile experience in the Centennials Mountain Range’s backcountry northwest of Island Park Tuesday night. Fremont County Search & Rescue reports the group of snowmobilers, ages ranging from 41 to 52, were riding south of Reas Peak when the four rode down a slope into Dry Creek. Two

Idaho’s House has advanced a bill allowing residents to use oil extracted from cannabis plants in staunchly anti-marijuana Idaho as long as the product is prescribed by a licensed practitioner. If approved, Idahoans would be allowed to legally possess and use the oil for medical purposes for themselves or their minor children. An earlier version

Our next storm is lined up to move in for Thursday and Friday. By Thursday afternoon, expect to see gusty winds and scattered rain/snow showers. The main cold front will pass through on Friday, giving the Snake River Plain a chance for snow accumulations after the cold front passes on Thursday night. The southern portions

Blackfoot Police took a 14-year-old male juvenile into custody Wednesday after investigating a threat to Blackfoot High School. Police said the school resource officer reported a student making threats of a school shooting at around 12:30 p.m. Officers considered the event a criminal threat and took the boy into custody on a charge of threatening

An Idaho House panel has advanced a measure that would create a new scholarship program for private schools. However, opponents of the bill argue HB 590 is a cleverly disguised attempt to establish a voucher system in Idaho – which would violate Idaho’s constitutional ban on funneling public funds to religious or sectarian schools. The

Blackfoot Police are offering training to the community to help people be prepared for an active shooter event. The “Civilians Response to Active Shooter Events” (CRASE) training provides strategies, guidance and a plan for surviving an active shooter event. Several Blackfoot Police Department officers have been certified to teach the course. It is being offered

Low-income women in Idaho would have access to important health and family planning services under a proposal advancing inside the Statehouse. According to the measure, Idaho would be allowed to seek federal permission – known as a waiver – to expand family planning services to women ages 19-44 who currently do not qualify for Medicare,

Pocatello fire crews responded to reports of a fire that broke-out at Amy’s Kitchen early Wednesday morning. Fire officials confirmed it happened at around 3 a.m. when a fire started in the HVAC unit outside of the building. Although the building luckily did not sustain any fire damage, the large HVAC unit blew smoke into

For the first time in the award’s history, a student was nominated by two different teachers for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25’s monthly CAKE (Character, Attitude, Kindness and Encouragement) award. Ellis Elementary School fifth grader Logan Keensen was nominated by his music teacher Connie Irick and classroom teacher Sherry Van Avery. “When I was thinking

A legislative panel has approved a bill that would allow Utah motorists to proceed through an intersection after coming to a full stop at a stubborn red light during times of low travel when no other vehicles are present. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Ken Ivory of West Jordan, denies the measure would give a green

Senate Republicans have killed an Idaho Democrat’s bill that would have allowed women to receive up to a 12-month supply of prescribed birth control. Currently, most Idaho insurance providers have a one-month or three-month limit. Democratic Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb, the bill’s sponsor, says her proposal is needed because women in rural areas have limited access

A non-profit using horses to help those with special needs is trying to find a home of their own. The Innovative Therapeutic Riding Program left its donated facility earlier in February and now needs the community’s help. One of the program’s directors, Val Seeley, explained why keeping up with the funding has been challenging. “It’s

On Saturday, 10 dancers will take the stage with several names throughout the southeastern Idaho community during the third annual ‘Dancing with the Pocatello Stars’ event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Last year, KIFI Local News 8/KIDK Eyewitness News 3 reporter Misty Inglet swept the floor and won the entire competition. This

Fairly quiet weather for today, as we wait for our next storm on Thursday and Friday. By Thursday afternoon, expect to see gusty winds and scattered rain/snow showers. The main cold front will pass through on Friday, giving the Snake River Plain a chance for snow accumulations. The southern portions of the Central Mountains, especially

Recently, Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz saw some teenage girls carrying lifelike dolls. The dolls would even cry and need to be fed. Kunz did some investigating and found it’s part of their schoolwork. Well, it is a trimester. And yes, you can hear babies crying, a lot of them. But this is a school

Administrators in the Bonneville School District met with the community tonight to discuss the new bond issue. The $35 million bond will include a new middle school, replace the roof at Iona Elementary School, create safety improvements for Falls Valley Elementary as well as purchase land for future school sites. It would also consist of

UPDATE: 9:15 p.m. The fire started around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by a woman smoking a cigarette while on oxygen inside her home. Police got to the home and found a man standing outside saying his fiancee was still inside. Three officers ran into the house and got her out. Firefighters arrived and were able to

Plans for a revamp of south downtown Idaho Falls were discussed with the public today. The city is in partnership with Idaho Smart Growth and The Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors on this project. The National Association of Realtors provided a grant to make this almost year long proposal possible. The area being discussed

UPDATE: 6:45 p.m. The Idaho Falls Fire Department says that the fire broke out inside the kitchen of a main floor apartment within a five-apartment complex. Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained, however this is smoke damage throughout the complex. Three adults were inside the apartment cooking, when the fire started. Two left

If you are planning to purchase a license, tag or permit between 11 p.m. on Feb. 28 and noon on March 1, you’ll need to change your plans. Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s licensing system will temporarily shut down at 11 p.m. on Feb. 28 until a new licensing system can go live around

A judge has found a Wyoming outfitter not guilty of animal cruelty in his treatment of a horse. Local News 8 learned Teton County Circuit Court Judge James Radda filed a 16 page verdict on Tuesday, about two weeks after a bench trial was held in Jackson. Forest Stearns was cited with cruelty to animals

Idaho utility regulators are considering an Idaho Power Company (IPC) proposal to reclassify customers who generate their own electricity. If approved, it would create new customer classes for residential and small general service customers who generate their own electricity, mostly through rooftop solar. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) will host a public hearing in

Pocatello firefighters were in close quarters Tuesday as part of a training exercise.The Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team participated in an exercise at Virginia Transformers on Pole Line Road. The exercise simulated someone being trapped in a confined space

Fairly quiet weather for Wednesday, as we wait for our next storm on Thursday and Friday. By Thursday afternoon, expect to see gusty winds and scattered snow showers. The stormy and un-settled pattern will last throughout the weekend. Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows in the teens. Wednesday: Partly sunny with highs in the low 30’s.

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A proposal to collect a fee at Yellowstone National Park to fund wildlife conservation efforts in the states surrounding the park has passed the Wyoming House of Representatives. The measure, which also applies to neighboring Grand Teton National Park, was approved Tuesday and now heads to the state Senate for more debate. Proponents say the

A handful of Idaho lawmakers say they have too many objections to a proposal designed to retain teachers in rural areas by paying off some of their student loan debt. According to the bill, up to 500 eligible teachers who work in rural schools would receive $3,000 in student loan forgiveness a year for four

When you hear sirens Wednesday morning, don’t be alarmed. It is only a test. Bonneville County Emergency Management will be conducting a test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) sirens throughout Idaho Falls and Ammon on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. The sirens will sound for approximately 45 seconds, simultaneously. Officials say there

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s legislative proposal to provide health care to some of the state’s poorest residents is dead. Idaho’s House on Tuesday agreed to send Otter’s bill back to committee rather than ask representatives to vote on the merits of the bill despite outcries from a handful of lawmakers who pleaded the body should

A Utah Senate committee has approved legislation barring abortions sought because a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee voted 3-2 in favor of the bill Monday. Bill sponsor Rep. Karianne Lisonbee says too many fetuses with a Down syndrome diagnosis

A Blackfoot Police Department K9 has been awarded a Naloxone/Narcan overdose kit and trauma kit. K9 Ryder, a Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd mix, and Officer Chad Braswell received the kit by K9s of Valor. The Naloxone overdose kit comes with a NarCase which will allow Officer Braswell to carry it on his duty belt

Idaho lawmakers have ushered in a proposal that would dramatically change the state’s independent commission in charge of drawing congressional and legislative maps every decade. Redistricting is important because it can decide which party gets the majority of congressional and state legislative seats. It is a contentious issue nationwide. The Senate State Affairs Committee on

UPDATE 6:15 p.m.: The Idaho Transportation Department reports U.S. 20 from Ashton to Montana State Line (Island Park) is open. Highway 32 and 47 are also open. You can view the latest road report HERE. UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: The Idaho Transportation Department reports ID-32 from Ashton to Tetonia is now open. You can view the

A 30-year-old Wyoming man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the beating and stabbing death of a 75-year-old woman in Laramie. Trevor Lee Sanford pleaded guilty in November to first-degree murder in the March 29 death of Marilyn “Kay” Dlugosh. The Laramie Boomerang reports District Judge Tori Kricken

Idaho Falls is looking for public input into the revitalization of properties on the south side of the downtown area. The area involved is south of Broadway, east of the Snake River, west of Yellowstone Highway and north of Pancheri Drive. It is in the vicinity of the Idaho Falls Library, Idaho Falls Power, and

Calmer weather will prevail today as winds look to be sustained at 5-15 mph and precipitaiton moves to our south. Thus we’ll see partly to mostly cloudy skies, with some snow showers near the Bear Lake region today. Calm weather continues tomorrow but more scattered snow and wind will arrive for Thursday and Friday. Today:

There were three groups of Boy Scouts in the 17 Mile Cave when it filled with smoke early Saturday morning but, it wasn’t their fire. The scouts say a group of young men entered the cave while they were sleeping and played loud music and spray painted the walls before leaving. The first scout troop

A thrift store for a good cause is up and running again. The Family Crisis Center Second Helpings thrift store had its grand re-opening today. The store was getting so many donations, they didn’t have enough room to put everything on display. So after two months of renovations, they are open again. “It’s been pretty

There are some changes happening at Brigham Young University’s Idaho campus. The school will be taking out the blue emergency phones. The phones have been around for a while. “These phones were installed in the 90s and back in the day when our students didn’t have cell phones. Nearly every single one of our students

Two people were arrested after the Idaho Falls Police Department seized 504 grams of marijuana and 1.4 grams of methamphetamine thanks to the help of IFPD’s K9 Orkan. On Feb. 25 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Idaho Falls Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Poplar Street and North Water Avenue where officers noticed

The Carr Foundation has donated $905,000 to the Museum of Idaho (MOI) to help with the museum’s expansion and enhance the existing facility. Late last year, MOI officials were informed construction costs for the expansion had risen, partially due to complications in excavating the planned basement storage facility. Museum officials then decided to shrink the

A man is custody for brandishing a gun and growing marijuana at his home in Idaho Falls. A witness called 9-1-1 after seeing Michael Scott Allen with a gun. When officers arrived, they found him hiding in his basement where they also found a marijuana growing operation. Two kids were in the home at the

Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming was placed under a precautionary lockdown Monday morning. The Lincoln County School District #2 said the lockdown was instituted for purposes of student safety under the direction of law enforcement. Police were active at all district buildings as a precaution. No specific threat was validated. In a short

Legislation encouraging public schools to offer gun safety courses is headed to the Idaho House. KIVI-TV reports that the House Education Committee agreed to advance HB 443 on Monday with the panel’s three Democratic members opposing. If the bill is enacted, firearms would be permitted to be used in primary and secondary schools during the

Aaron Swisher has announced he will enter the Democratic race to challenge incumbent Congressman Mike Simpson. Swisher filed with the Secretary of State’s office on Monday, the opening day candidate registration in Idaho. Candidates can enter to run through March 9. Swisher said he has already visited with supporters in Pocatello, Hailey, Idaho Falls, Salmon,

The National Elk Refuge has borrowed an electronic signboard from Teton County to warn motorists of approaching bighorn sheep. The sign is located near Miller Butte, where bighorn sheep are frequently seen during the winter. The animals are looking for more than attention. Bighorn like to lick the sides of cars and trucks to ingest

Scattered snow showers in the forecast for overnight and Tuesday. The key word is scattered, some locations in the Snake River Plain could see a few inches. However, most of the lower elevations will look for a dusting or skiff of blowing snow. Staying windy through Tuesday, with a break on Wednesday and some sunshine.

District 29 State Representative Elaine Smith has pulled a proposed amendment to House Bill 496. Her amendment was aimed at protecting the terms of an agreement between the E. Roland and W. Averell Harriman family and the state of Idaho over the family’s gift of land that is now Harriman State Park. The legislation would

It’s almost show time for students at Rigby High School. The drama department is getting ready to perform “Fiddler on the Roof.” “They are very excited. The cast and crew have been working really hard and they can’t wait to present their work to an audience,” says Jesse Arnold, drama teacher. Students at Rigby High

An Idaho House panel has spiked a proposal that would have allowed health insurance carriers to offer non-Obamacare approved plans, while also imposing new requirements for Medicaid recipients. The proposal was supposed to be an alternative to a separate bill already introduced in the Statehouse designed to reduce Idaho’s health coverage gap. HB 615 would

A measure expanding Idaho’s open meeting laws has once again won support from House lawmakers. According to the proposed legislation, boards and commissions created by executive order would be subjected to the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Currently, these panels are not required to let the public know when they’re meeting, post an agenda or keep

Sublette County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Robert Richey, 51, of Idaho Falls after a high speed chase Saturday night. Pinedale, Wyoming authorities were notified by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Friday that Richey was wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a minor. According to Sublette County deputies, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office pinged Richey’s cell

Over 40 years after becoming the first city to walk away from an Olympic bid, Denver is considering whether to try to again host the Winter Games. Questions about the environmental impact, huge costs and logistics killed Denver’s plans to host the 1976 Olympics. But the leader of the committee exploring a possible bid says

The College of Idaho has named two new presidents, marking the first time in the school’s history that the office will be occupied by co-presidents. The school announced Saturday that former Treasure Valley YMCA CEO Jim Everett and former TitleOne president Doug Brigham would hold the posts. They take over for interim president Robert Hoover,

UPDATE 2/26/18 10:00 a.m.: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports 32-year-old Wayne R Halverson of Wishek, North Dakota, died from injuries sustained when he hit a tree while riding a snowmobile. According to the sheriff’s office, he was traveling from Last Chance to Ponds lodge in Island Park. Other members of his party performed CPR

Snowy and windy conditions are forcing some school closures Monday morning: American Falls School District #381 Fremont County Joint School District #215 Teton School District #401 in Driggs. Snake River School District #52 Aberdeen School District #58 The Learning Academy of Teton Valley in Driggs

Yellowstone National Park plans to increase security after fences were damaged at a bison capturing facility outside the park, in one case undoing efforts to certify the bison hadn’t been exposed to a wildlife disease and could be transferred to an Indian reservation. The bison are captured as they leave the park in the winter

A man who made serious threats against the lives of others on social media was arrested in Idaho Falls Friday. Idaho Falls Police took Zachery Rish, 26, into custody at around 1:20 p.m. Police were notified of a post on Rish’s Facebook profile late Friday morning which stated he was not afraid to go to

Snow is expected today, with 1-4 inches expected for the Snake River Plain and Jackson Hole through this evening. 6-12 inches are expected in the Central Mountains and Upper Snake River Highlands, with 4-8 inches for the Southern and Eastern Highlands, and Teton Valley. We’ll keep the windy conditions today, though not as windy as

Wind speeds will still be breezy, like the weekend. Snow showers will take over the region for the majority of Monday. Monday: A 50% chance of snow under mostly cloudy skies. Highs into the mid 30’s. Monday Night: A 30% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with lows around 10. Winds could gust as high as

Iconic Rexburg retailer Porter’s Craft and Frame has announced plans to permanently close its doors. Owners Chuck and Linda Porter made the announcement in a letter delivered to customers Saturday. The owners announced both the Rexburg and Idaho Falls locations will be closing. “We have had a wonderful career experience in the stores and we

Hundreds gathered to take part in a day dedicated to engineering. The Museum of Idaho and Colonial Theater held the “Dream Big” event, focusing on the “E” in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. A free screening of the engineering film “Dream Big” was presented which Mayor Rebecca Casper saw last year in Washington D.C.

JessiKa Jenson will receive a Fire & Police escort Wednesday, February 28th at 5:45 P.M. They will be traveling north bound on US 20, taking the south Rigby exit, and heading down Highway 48 towards Rigby High School. Starting at 6:00 there will be a welcome presentation and highlights of Jessika’s time in Pyeongchang. There

More scattered snow showers with gusty winds for the weekend. Most of the heavy snow will favor mountain locations above 6,500 Feet. Saturday: A 70% chance of snow, with a high near 30°. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Sunday: A 50% chance of snow, mostly cloudy. Windy, areas of blowing snow, mostly

13 Boy Scouts and 5 leaders were evacuated from inside the 17 Mile Cave at 16000 W. Arco Highway early Saturday morning. Four additional people were in the cave. Two of those reportedly fled the scene. The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called at 2:40 a.m. after reports that people were trying to evacuate the

Students in Aberdeen district schools moved through their classes Friday under a “soft lockdown.” School officials started the day under those conditions and continued through the day. Aberdeen Middle School Principal Ann Mennear said in a letter to parents, administration planned to continue the practice through next week as an investigation into an incident regarding

Coming soon to Aberdeen – new welcome signs. The new signs aren’t your typical welcome signs – they have a little something extra on them, thanks to a senior at Aberdeen High School. “So for my senior project in Aberdeen, we have to do a senior project that is good for the community and it

BOYS DISTRICT H.S. BASKETBALL 3A DIST. 6 PLAY-IN GAME: SUGAR-SALEM VS. FILER, 1:00 PM SAT @ AMERICAN FALLS HS 1AD1 DIST. 4 TOURNEY:VALLEY – 64OAKLEY – 54 RAFT RIVER – 46GLENNS FERRY – 47 1AD2 DIST. 4 TOURNEY:CAREY – 67LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN – 52 1AD2 DIST. 5-6 TOURNEY: MACKAY VS. NORTH GEM, SAT. 7:00 PM @

The battle to fight for victims of sexual assault is ongoing in Idaho. From medical attention to sexual assault evidence kits, and putting laws in place to protect the victims. In the 2016 session, legislators set standards for tracking forensic evidence of sexual assault victims, because it was brought to their attention that some were

The Idaho Falls Auditorium District has been in the works for years, and so far it seems like there has been very little progress. With the firing of the former Executive Director back in September, the district has hired someone new. Hoping this will bring more traction to the construction. Only being in office for

Are you prepared for a power outage? They happen unexpectedly and while temperatures are dropping, it can be dangerous. Spencer Hall, the spokesman for Rocky Mountain Power, said the first thing you need to do when your power goes out is let them know. “Well that’s one thing that people do not understand. They think

Utah Senate candidate and former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney told southern Utah Republicans this week that he agrees with President Donald Trump’s recent decision to downsize two southern Utah national monuments. Romney said Thursday at a dinner for Iron County Republicans that there should be more local involvement in federal land decisions. The Spectrum

Homeless veterans could get a new home in Idaho, with access to health care and other services, under a proposal from housing agencies and local officials. Idaho Housing and Finance Association President Gerald Hunter told the Idaho Statesman his organization is currently accepting proposals from developers on the project in hopes of breaking ground late

More scattered snow showers with gusty winds for the weekend. Accumulations are still looking to be on the lighter side for the Snake River Plain. Most of the heavy snow will favor mountain locations above 6,500 Feet. Saturday: A 70% percent chance of snow, with a high near 30°. New snow accumulation of around an

The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security has deployed personnel to a landslide about 17 miles south of Alpine on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The department was notified of the landslide Friday morning and is coordinating response with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Wyoming Geological Survey and the Wyoming State Engineers Office for technical assistance. The

A financial news website reports Idaho ranks #19 in the nation in firearm deaths per 100,000 people. 24/7 Wall St. examined 2016 firearm-related deaths. The research included death data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, violent crime rates from the FBI’s 2016 Uniform Crime Report and poverty rates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This week’s education headlines: Unabridged — and official. After three years of rancor and rewrites, the Senate Education Committee has approved a set of school science standards. The Senate vote nullifies House attempts to edit the standards, and remove some references to climate change. The science standards debate drew national media attention — and drew

Law enforcement is investigating a two-vehicle crash on County Line Road at 4000 East at around 2:15 p.m. Friday. An Audi passenger car and a pickup were involved in the crash. The pickup flipped onto its top. Investigation is continuing and further information is not yet available.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says there was a rumor started about a student threatening harm to others at Rigby High School. According to a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said that after hearing the threat, the school resource officer immediately started safety measures. The student in question was removed from class and was questioned by

A school board in northern Wyoming has decided to remove a book from the Cody High School library that one board member referred to as “trashy.” The book that the board voted 5-1 Tuesday night to remove is “A Bad Boy Can be Good for a Girl,” by Tanya Lee Stone. The Cody Enterprise reports

Two teens in Utah have been arrested for making separate threats that police say alluded to potential school shootings. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the teens were arrested despite law enforcement officials concluding the threats were not serious. The newspaper reports a 17-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in Springville after he posted online a photo

Thyroid cancer is very common in our area, and has been for years. One local oncologist says, southeast Idaho sees an average of 100 new diagnoses each year. According to the 2016 cancer.net education board, thyroid cancer is the most rapidly increasing cancer diagnosis in the United States. The American Cancer Society predicts there will

A prosecutor has ruled that Boise Police officers were justified when they wounded a Meridian man during a parking lot confrontation last fall. KTVB reports that Twin Falls County Prosecutor Grant Loebs announced the decision Thursday, five months after 22-year-old Dakota Morris was shot. Boise Police said at the time that officers were responding to

A 29-year-old Minnesota man died in a snowmobile accident north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. Park County officials say it appears the man was riding alone on the side of a hill above a creek near Cooke City before losing control of his sled. KULR-TV reports three other snowmobilers found the man Thursday face

Challis High School received two threats in the past seven days. The first, on February 15th, came from a student who was taken into custody. The second came yesterday. Since then, the school district has added extra security. “We’ve had an increase in our law enforcement on our school campuses,” Peter McPherson, Superintendent of the

With school safety being a hot-button topic, one parent is concerned with the structure of a local high school. Amanda Klingler had some safety concerns with the amount of glass in Rigby High School’s structure in case of an emergency. The school district says they do have safety plans and security to keep students safe.

We’ll just see some flurries in the Snake River Plain today, but travel is fairly dicey this morning in the Eastern Highlands were a few inches of snow were received overnight. This weak system will clear out this morning and some sunbreaks are expected this afternoon. The next storm arrives for tomorrow with more moisture

BOYS DISTRICT H.S. BASKETBALL 5A DIST. 5-6 TOURNEY:HILLCREST – 68HIGHLAND – 58 4A DIST. 5-6 TOURNEY:IDAHO FALLS -51CENTURY – 54 3A DIST. 5 TOURNEY:SNAKE RIVER – 44MARSH VALLEY – 36 1AD2 DIST. 5-6 TOURNEY: WATERSPRINGS – 51NORTH GEM – 56 WYOMING BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL STAR VALLEY – 51JACKSON HOLE – 60

Rexburg police are urging residents to be more vigilant about locking up their doors. Some BYU-Idaho students don’t realize the damage that could come from not locking their apartments or vehicles. Even though Rexburg was named the 12th safest city in the United States, that doesn’t mean residents should get comfortable with not locking up

After several failed attempts to pass a jail expansion bond, Bannock County is now working with U.S. Marshals in Idaho to come to an agreement to help get that needed expansion. Overcrowding at the Bannock County Jail is not a new problem, but it is an increasing one. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said they need to

About 90,000 visitors a year enjoy Harriman State Park. The park was gifted to the state of Idaho in 1977 from the Harriman family. A newly-proposed bill might turn the park back over to the family. “If any law was broken or any part of the agreement was broken, that this parcel of land would

After three years of facing resistance inside the GOP-dominant Statehouse, Idaho schools will finally be able to implement a new slate of robust science standards. The Senate Education Committee on Thursday approved adopting the updated science standards. The move concludes years of debate led by some Republican lawmakers who had tried to amend the proposed

Officials say a landfill in southern Idaho could start producing enough energy to power 2,500 homes as early as May. The Times-News newspaper reports that the Milner Butte Landfill near the town of Burley produces methane and other gas from millions of tons of decomposing garbage. Currently the local solid waste district has to burn

Idaho State University is welcoming its five finalist in the presidential search. Each finalist will visit campuses in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Meridian to meet with faculty, students, and the community. Thursday’s candidate was Kevin Satterlee. He is currently the chief operating officer and vice president at Boise State University. He is a 4th generation

A proposal to provide legal protections for breastfeeding mothers is advancing through the Idaho Statehouse. The Idaho House on Thursday unanimously approved sending a bill designed to exempt breastfeeding mothers from Idaho’s indecent exposure law. Fifteen years ago, Idaho lawmakers killed a similar proposal over fears of women removing blouses and exposing their breasts in

A 63-year-old Idaho Falls man made an initial appearance in Bonneville County Magistrate Court on Tuesday for two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the death of two Utah residents during a boating accident on August 21, 2017. Prosecutors say Michael Kingston negligently operated a boat on Blacktail Recreation area at Ririe Reservor. According to an