Month: March 2018

Idaho Falls Fire Department has some heroes in training. The new class of firefighters are learning the ins and outs of the job. The seven new…

Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 71 near the Pocatello Creek exit around 4:43 p.m. Wednesday.…

The senate voted in favor of a bill that would crack down on freeway fast-lane slowpokes by making it illegal to go slower than the speed limit in…

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation personnel went to work Wednesday on the “castle” building near the underpass at Yellowstone and D…

UPDATE: 6:00 p.m. All power has been restored. ORIGINAL: Rocky Mountain power is reporting a car accident caused a power outage for about 1,000…

The Idaho Falls man who is said to be responsible for the death of a Utah couple, after a boating accident at Blacktail Park in August 2017, appeared…

A bill backed by Idaho’s top schools chief to develop a new rural schools network has once again failed to clear the Legislature. For the third…

Security is being increased in and around the Wyoming Governor’s residence after an incident at the home early Tuesday. The Wyoming Highway…

Friday marks the last day candidates may formally file to represent their political party on the May primary ballot. As of Wednesday afternoon, the…

A judge has ordered three bison activists arrested in Yellowstone National Park to be detained until at least Monday. Thomas Brown of Hardwick,…

A storm approaches for Thursday and Friday, and temps will warm into the 40s as the origin of ths storm is from the southwest. Rain/Snow and wind are…

Idaho Falls Power commercial customers are being targeted by a new scam. In it, a caller claims to be representing Idaho Power and Idaho Falls Power.…

Idaho Falls firefighters were called to the Taco Bell restaurant at 1000 E. 17th at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Employees of the business evacuated…

A proposal that would require doctors to inform women seeking medical abortions that drug-induced abortions may be halted halfway through is on its…

Idaho House members have signaled they have little desire this year to consider legislation that would provide low-income women access to important…

Search and rescue crews helped retrieve a snowboarder caught in an avalanche and two stuck snowmobilers in separate incidents in northwest Wyoming.…

An Idaho man who as a teenager received a life sentence for killing his mother will be resentenced following two U.S. Supreme Court rulings…

Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a vegetation fire at Teton Prestress Concrete at 5984 Heritage Lane is now out.Officials say this was a small…

Reservoir operators are keeping a close eye on weather developments to determine if and when flood control releases are needed. As of this week,…

A 27-year-old Boise man has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in…

Idaho’s House has killed a proposal that would have prevented convicted domestic abusers from owning guns. House GOP members voted 39-31 on…

Calm and sunny for Wednesday before a storm swings in late Thursday. A storm approaches for Thursday and Friday, and temps will warm into the 40s as…

It’s that dreaded time of year…tax season. Doing your taxes can be confusing. You want to make sure you’re getting the most out of…

An Idaho Senate panel has vacated a recent decision that halted a proposal to legalize oil extracted from cannabis plants because it was conducted…

There may be some changes coming to Blackfoot. A portion of Poplar Street north of Oak Street to Parsons may be vacated. The Public Works Department…

Discussion on construction of a radio tower to be built in the city of Menan continues this week–including a request to change the current city…

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UPDATE 3/6/18: Two men are facing reckless driving charges for a road rage incident that left one man’s car on top of the icy Snake River. Last…

Fifty-nine local students received more than $65,000 in scholarships from this year’s Mayor’s Scholarship Fund. The fund supports awards…

Yellowstone National Park officials say rangers arrested two people who were trying to chain themselves to a corral where wild bison are held. Park…

Calm and sunny for Wednesday before a storm swings in late Thursday. A storm approaches for Thursday and Friday, and temps will warm into the 40s as…

The Latest on a teenage student charged with bringing a homemade bomb to his high school in southern Utah: 3:21 p.m. Police in southern Utah confirm…

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Republican Russ Fulcher in the Idaho’s open 1st Congressional District. Cruz, a Republican from Texas, said in…

A bill that would allow for displaying “In God We Trust” placards in Wyoming public school classrooms and state government buildings is…

A federal judge says Idaho can’t keep automatically rejecting applications from transgender people seeking to change the gender listed on their…

Louis Fatkin of Idaho Falls has been selected to represent district six as a member of the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board. Fatkin is a long-time…

The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office says Idaho State Police detectives were justified in firing their weapons during an arrest in Pocatello…

An Idaho House panel has advanced legislation allowing people with mental disabilities to use a service animal. Currently, Idaho law only allows…

A high school in southwest Idaho has implemented a policy barring students from bringing backpacks to school. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports…

Authorities say a woman is in custody after she attempted to open an aircraft door during a flight from San Francisco to Boise, Idaho. The Idaho…

Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Sunnyside and Yellowstone around 5:50 p.m. Monday A silver…

U.S. congressional aides say Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro welcomed a visit last month by a top-ranking Republican congressional staffer to…

A Wyoming school bus driver was involved in two separate crashes with pickup trucks in one day. The Powell Tribune reports the second of the two…

A plan to name a Utah highway after President Donald Trump is getting a nod of approval from Utah lawmakers. Republican sponsor Rep. Mike Noel said…

Calm weather is expected for Today and Wednesday. We’ll see light winds and mostly sunny skies, with temps above freezing. A storm approaches…

An Idaho Falls church is cleaning up after it was vandalized over the weekend. Members of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at the…

The city of Ammon put up a new pair of solar-charging flashing stop signs at a busy intersection, but one of them has already been knocked down. Road…

UPDATE 6:36 P.M. 3/5/18: A spokesperson with Idaho Falls Police says about $10,000 to $12,000 worth of property was stolen from the church. The…

Idaho Falls is home to a new business. Snake River Solace will be selling THC-free Hemp Cannabidiol products. “We want to promote health. We…

A proposal to legalize oil extracted from cannabis plants is likely dead for the year after a group of lawmakers broke out in turmoil during a…

Many people get tattoos because it’s a permanent way to keep a meaningful image with them. But what if you could add a voice to it too?…

Idaho lawmakers have once again spiked a proposal seeking to expand the rights of crime victims after opponents argued the change could lead to…

The city of Ammon has named Micah Austin as its new City Administrator. Austin will succeed Ron Folsum when he retires from the post at the beginning…

A Star Valley man was killed at around 6:14 p.m. Friday when his pickup went off the road and rolled 300 feet down a cliff and into the Snake River.…

The Idaho Falls Auditorium District (IFAD) Board of Directors has approved two key projects that will move the project forward. Convention Sports and…

Thanks to a warming trend, the city of Idaho Falls has lifted all snow removal parking restrictions, effective immediately. The city’s street…

Cold weather sets in behind our weekend storm system with scattered snow flurries and snow showers near the Montana border. Calmer weather will…

A bill that would let big game hunters in Wyoming wear fluorescent pink is making its progressing through the state Legislature. Senate File 61 was…

KJ’s Super Stores donated $40,000 to the Idaho Foodbank last week. The gift was the result of customers “giving a little extra” to…

Idaho’s House has narrowly approved a measure that would create a new scholarship program for private schools. Opponents of the bill argue HB…

Idaho State University presidential finalist Ricardo Azziz, M.D., has withdrawn his application. ISU officials said the search will continue with the…

Officials say two police officers in the northern Idaho town of Sandpoint have been hospitalized but are expected to recover after they were shot…

UPDATE: 9:20 a.m. 3-5 Business is back to normal at Portneuf Medical Center Monday after an incident in the hospital parking lot forced a security…

The recent snowfall in Idaho Falls exceeded two inches, which qualifies as a snow event under the City’s Snow and Ice Control Polices and…

We’ll see chilly temperatures today, roughly 10 degrees below average, after all the snowfall over the weekend. There is the chance of a few…

Missing for more than two decades. A cherished family picture has finally made its way back home. Richard Tullock was shopping for parts when he met…

Blackfoot police responded to an incident at The Short Stop convenience store at 985 S. Broadway in Blackfoot Sunday evening. Police say a man…

The Bannock County courthouse will soon welcome a new staff member. Some might call him “man’s best friend.” Tamela Manhart is…

Bighorn sheep are just a small part of the large wildlife population in Jackson. And they’re one of the species whose habitat is in danger.…

Colder air will move back in for Monday with a few isolated snow showers. Calmer weather will prevail to start the work-week Sunday: Mostly cloudy…

Yellowstone National Park roads will begin to close to oversnow travel this week so spring plowing can begin. Below is a schedule of road closure…

Pocatello was all things bridal this afternoon for the fourth annual Idaho Bridal Fair. Admission was free for all brides to take at what some of the…

The spring Pocatello Gun Show took place at the Mountain View Event Center this afternoon, and was hosted by Lewis Clark Trader. This show has been…

UPDATE: WYDOT reports the road is back open Saturday morning in both directions. ——- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is closing…

An Idaho Falls woman in her late eighties notified police Friday she was the sender of the “suspicious postcard” with a stock image of an…

A Pocatello woman says she woke up to find mountain lion paw prints in her yard. She says the paw prints all over her yard leading to her Koi pond.…

We’ll see a few more waves of moisture move into E. Idaho before this storm moves out of the region. Expect a dusting to 3 more inches of snow…

Friday, March 2 1:15 – 5A – Madison 82 vs. Boise 71^^ 1:15 – 2A- North Fremont 44 vs. Cole Valley 46^^ 3:00 – 3A –…

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Transplant Games of America will be held close by. This year’s games will be held in Salt Lake…

We are in the middle of tax season, and if you haven’t started filing yet, you can easily look around and find that many places may provide…

Today is Dr. Seuss’ Birthday today, also known as ‘Read Across America’ Day. Earlier today, Steve Cannon stopped by the Idaho Falls…

A new bill is making its way to the Idaho house floor designed to prevent people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from owning or purchasing…

A phone scam in Eastern Idaho is using the Jefferson County Probation phone number and creating some problems in the area. Multiple people reported…

UPDATE 3:20 p.m. The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 from Dubois (Exit 167) to the Montana State Line (Exit 196) is open. ITD…

Officials have cleared the way for a “Dead and Company Concert and Festival” in Jackson Hole this summer. The band consists of original…

Our cold front is looking to stall out for Saturday, with more scattered snow showers expected. Another 1-3″ is possible for some spots of the…

Idaho State University’s School of Nursing has a new dean. Anita Smith, Ph.D., will lead the School of Nursing following Interim Dean Nancy…

A prison escapee who shot at law enforcement officers during a pursuit in northeastern Utah was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. The Deseret…

U.S. officials have agreed to complete a study on how two predator-killing poisons could be affecting federally protected species as part of the…

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson is encouraging parents to teach their children what to do if a shooter ever come to their school. He’s…

Idaho’s Senate has approved legislation that would codify existing case law surrounding protections for a person who uses deadly force under a…

An Idaho House panel has advanced a proposal designed to prevent people with misdemeanor domestic violence convictions from owning or purchasing a…

A group of Idaho lawmakers has signed off on a proposal declaring pornography a public health risk. The House State Affairs Committee advanced the…

Both the Idaho Falls and Rexburg Porter’s Craft & Frame stores are closing their doors for good following a total liquidation sale…

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a suspicious postcard sent by mail to the parent of a District 91 school student.Details of the card were not…

Danielle Garcia has been named director of Pocatello Animal Services. City council members approved Mayor Brian Blad’s nomination Thursday…

This week’s education headlines: Private scholarship bill. A bill to create a private school scholarship program drew a big crowd to the…

Teton School District 401 is addressing a tip about someone bringing a weapon to school. According to the schools Facebook page, an unsubstantiated…

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports 7-year-old Anthony has been found safe. According to officials, he was at a…

The START bus service board of directors will begin to review its Fiscal Year 2019 budget, including passenger fares, beginning Thursday. The board…