Month: April 2018

Homes are still damaged after last week’s wild weather. Hail wrecked havoc on houses keeping contractors and insurance agencies busy, but you can’t hire just anybody when it comes to work on your house. Contractors are still busy after last week’s hail storm. “This is all over the whole city. I mean there are thousands

Utah authorities have identified a 15-year-old boy who died in a dirt bike accident in Kane Creek in Moab. The Deseret News reports San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldridge identified the teen as Truette Rhoda of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Eldridge says Rhoda had been visiting eastern Utah with his father. Eldridge says the Friday accident

More than 30 Idaho National Guard members from two aviation units will be deployed in support of combat operations this spring. According to the Guard, most of the personnel are assigned to a unit belonging to the Army National Guard’s 1st of the 168th General Support Aviation Battalion. They will deploy to participate in Operation

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY… The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a WindAdvisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS/TIMING…Strong winds will develop during the daylight hours Tuesday. The strongest winds may occur during the morning hours. Drivers of

A cold front has moved through the region with scattered snow showers and gusty winds. The weather will remain un-settled for Tuesday with a slight chance or snow and rain with gusty winds. Tuesday: Partly to mostly cloudy with A 20% percent chance of snow showers. Highs into the mid 40’s. Southwest winds 20 to

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has pardoned an Idaho drug offender whose methamphetamine and heroin use led him to prison but has since been able to get his life back on track. Otter announced Thursday that he had pardoned 49-year-old Larry Jasper in February. This is the third time in Otter’s 12-year tenure as governor that

Several Idaho counties are taking their fight against opioid overdoses to the courtroom. The Idaho Statesman reports the counties are suing the makers of OxyContin, Lortab and other opioids, accusing them of offenses such as fraud, false advertising and racketeering. Their lawsuits have been consolidated into a case now being overseen by a federal court

A national biking advocacy group has ranked the town of Jackson in northwest Wyoming among the top 10 in the country for its bicycle network. At 67 points out of a possible 100, People for Bikes lists Jackson as the sixth best bicycle network in the country. People for Bikes is an industry coalition of

Idaho gas prices rose again last week to an average $2.93 per gallon. The 7.6 cent retail price increase compares with a national average increase of 5.2 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com. Prices this week are 45.8 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and 41.4 cents higher than a

A 3-year-old girl was killed in a crash in Provo involving four vehicles. Provo Police Detective Nick Dupaix says an 8-month-old boy who was in a red Ford SUV with the 3-year-old was flown Sunday to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dupaix says the infant was in critical condition Sunday night. The children’s

Auditors say that Idaho was overpaid $3.1 million and should repay the money given to them by a federal agency to cover children on government health insurance. The Idaho Statesman reports that an audit by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that Idaho “overstated” the number

We’re enjoying a mild start to the morning with temperatures in the 50’s, but as the cold front moves through later this morning, we’ll see temperatures drop into the upper 40’s to lower 50’s. There will be off and on showers throughout the day with winds from the south at 10-25 mph. As temperatures drop

Prom, a special night for high schoolers. One local woman wants to make sure every girl has the night of lives and that starts with finding the perfect dress. It started as a school project for her daughter. “She needed 10 hours and we decided to look around to see what would fit her,” says

The Grammy Museum and Hot Topic Foundation awarded The Pocatello High School Orchestra Program with a $2,000 donation through their Community Award. This donation will go right into Pocatello High School’s orchestra program through the purchase of new stringed instruments. These will be scholarship instruments for students who are not able to take orchestra because

A group of special needs teens and adults spent their morning rock climbing and supporting each other. This activity helps those with both physical and developmental disabilities. Problem solving is one of the lessons rock climbing can develop. “Just take a break,” said Aaron Beck, one of the rock climbers. “And kind of, whenever I

People in Idaho Falls braved the rain and cold weather for SpringBrew Saturday afternoon. The event is put on by Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation. It features beer from local breweries and food from local restaurants. They also have live music and tents set up to keep people dry. The proceeds from the event go

UPDATE: 4/14 9:20 a.m. The South Fremont Fire Department says the fire was caused by a tractor being worked on. Most of the damage was inside the building. They say the fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damages. There are no injuries. ORIGINAL STORY Fire crews in Fremont County worked to contain a fire late

The top high school student in Idaho for speech and debate is in Idaho Falls. The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), lists Skyline High School senior Joseph Tyler as No. 1 for the gem state, and No. 16 in the country. “I’ve been doing debate for the last four years, and roughly 140,000 kids

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Three earthquakes and unseasonable rain caused the Porcupine Landslide about 17 miles outside of Alpine, Wyoming in early February. The 25-acre landslide wiped out about a quarter mile of Greys River Road and has dammed up a portion of the Greys River. The Bridger-Teton National Forest Service is concerned about the dam retaining a large

Saturday’s hail storm is still bringing on trouble. With the snow fall on Thursday, numerous homes now have water damage because of broken siding. “Well, the problem is that if it doesn’t have that moisture barrier behind it,” said Josh Aikele, the project manager of Paul Davis Restoration. “Now that we’ve had weather like we

It may not feel like it in southeast Idaho, but the spring season is here. Many are gearing up to get their home gardens started. Starting to plant onion sets and radishes are said to be OK with the current temperatures, and there are some leafy vegetables that can be planted at his time. The

Outdoor fires like bonfires and irrigation control are pretty typical calls for Fire Departments about this time of year. The Idaho Falls Fire Department gives out tips to make sure the community is safe and property is protected. Open burning is not allowed within the city of Idaho Falls limits without a permit through the

UPDATE 6:09 p.m.: The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports Wyoming Highway 22, Teton Pass is now open in both directions. UPDATE: As of 3:15 p.m.., the Wyoming Department of Transportation estimated it would remain closed for at least another 4 to 6 hours. ORIGINAL: Wyoming Highway 22, Teton Pass, between Victor, Idaho and Wilson, Wyoming

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports eight Idahoans have become ill from eating romaine lettuce believed to have been grown in the Yuma, Arizona area. A national outbreak of E. coli infections has affected at least 10 other states. Three of the eight people infected have been hospitalized and two have developed kidney

Wyoming corrections officials say 88 of the state’s inmates have been moved to Mississippi. The Wyoming Department of Corrections said Friday that 60 inmates were moved April 4 and another 28 on Thursday. Corrections officials say all arrived safe and accounted for after a 32-hour bus ride. The department announced the temporary move previously but

East Elva between Holmes and Freeman will be temporarily closed for one day on Saturday, April 14. The closure will allow TMC Contractors to do work in preparation for the Elva to Holmes North Tourist Park Pedestrian Pathway Project. Detours will direct the flow of traffic through the construction zone. Barring unforeseen conditions, the road

A brief ridge of high pressure sets up for the weekend. We’ll have just a slight risk of showers and thunderstorms, as wet weather spills across Northern Idaho and Montana. Most of the showers will be into the high country near the Montana border and the Teton Range. Another cold front arrives for Monday, with

The Jefferson County Community Food Bank will take on a new name and new management. The food bank, which serves about 60 families each month, will soon be known as the “Giving Cupboard” and operated by a non-profit organization. Jefferson County Clerk Colleen Poole said the Giving Cupboard will have access to grants and programs

Witnesses say two snowboarders triggered an avalanche that partially buried a pickup truck and closed a highway in western Wyoming. Nobody was hurt but the Wyoming Department of Transportation says Wyoming Highway 22 over Teton Pass will remain closed for several hours after the avalanche Friday morning. Highway foreman Bruce Daigle says the snow is

Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association announced the 2018 Outstanding Student Award recipients. The 12 Outstanding Student Awards recognize outstanding graduating seniors who have excelled in their programs, their extracurricular activities and have epitomized ISU’s outstanding student body. They are Heather Walser, Jessalynn Dee Garnett, Larinda Nichols, Doug Colman, Casetin Wade Lybbert, Jillian

The Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors is looking for a Grand Marshal to represent the EISF at the 2018 Opening Day Parade. This special person is chosen based on their lifetime service to the Eastern Idaho State Fair and/or the community. Nominees must be located in or affiliated with the 16 counties that

This week’s education headlines: NAEP scores. Idaho’s scores remained stable — and in line with the rest of the nation — on the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress. One bright spot: Idaho’s eighth-graders ranked No. 8 in the nation on the reading test. NAEP is administered to a cross-section of students across the nation

PacifiCorp has won state approval to move ahead with a wind and transmission expansion plan. The Wyoming Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a plan Thursday that would add enough new wind energy to the Rocky Mountain Power system to power more than 400,000 homes by 2020. The PSC approved a settlement agreement between PacifiCorp (Rocky

Pocatello Police Department reports two individuals committed an armed robbery at the K&B Quick Stop located at 2445 S. 5th Ave. Thursday around 9:01 p.m. The first suspect brandished a black semi-automatic handgun during the robbery, PPD reports. He is believed to be a white male, between 5’3″ to 5’5″ seen wearing a green coat

The Wyoming Highway Patrol seized about 123 pounds of Marijuana with an estimated street value of $307,000 following a traffic stop on Thursday on US 220 near Casper. Troopers arrested driver Thong Xiong, 29, and his passenger, Choua Khang, 30, both of Wisconsin, after finding the Marijuana. Troopers stopped their Chevy Silverado after observing it

Over two thousand graduates will receive degrees during winter semester commencement Friday at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg. The university will award 1,872 bachelor’s degrees and 445 associate degrees during ceremonies beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center. The university said 1,347 of the graduates are women and 950 are men. More than 50

Farmers and other irrigators should have a full allotment of water for the 2018 growing season. The Idaho Water Supply Committee learned Upper Snake snowpack is 133 percent of normal above Palisades Reservoir. The Henry’s Fork watershed is at 121 percent of average. Soil moisture levels are already high and another 8 to 10 inches

With the snow showers exiting the region, drier weather will set back in with highs into the 40’s and low 50’s. We’ll see a few mountain showers on Saturday with highs into the lower 50’s for the Snake River Plain. Warming even more for Sunday before another storm arrives for Monday afternoon. Today: A slight

Teton County is seeing higher sexual assault reports this year. The prosecutor’s office put together statistics of sexual assaults. “As she put the numbers together we were pretty on track [with national statistics] and a few years ago a little bit lower. But we’ve seen a real increase in the first quarter of [2018] which

The Idaho Falls community broke ground on a new 14-acre park along the Snake River. The park is located just south of the Snake River Landing and north of Sunnyside. It will be a bridge to connect other parks along the Snake River. “This really fills in the gaps and connects that trail system so

The Rotary Club of Idaho Falls is celebrating its centennial anniversary. It was established in February of 1918. Today, they have 150 active members. They are the fourth club in Idaho Falls to reach this centennial milestone. They say their biggest purpose is helping the communities around them. “Rotary is people in action, is what

You may be able to get an automatic, six-month extension to file your 2017 Idaho income tax return which is due by April 17 if you can’t file on time. To qualify, you need to pay an estimated 80% of the tax you owe for 2017, or 100% of the total tax reported on your

Idaho’s U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador is continuing to defend his political record against attack ads arguing the Republican lawmaker has accomplished nothing during his time in office. Labrador announced Thursday that his campaign has released a radio ad in response to a television ad funded by Idaho First PAC. The group supports Labrador’s gubernatorial opponent

Your eyes are not deceiving you, gas prices are in fact getting higher and are not expected to get better anytime soon. The national average is at $2.66, according to GasBuddy. Gas prices this summer are estimated to be 14-percent higher than last year. The price hikes are being blamed by the rise in global

UPDATE 4:40 p.m. Fluor Idaho, LLC. News Release: Emergency operations were terminated following an incident at the Radioactive Waste Management Complex (RWMC) Accelerated Retrieval Project (ARP 5) containment structure at the Department of Energy’s Idaho site. No injuries were reported nor environmental contamination detected from the incident Wednesday evening involving containers of radioactive waste in

Twins who share everything, especially a love of clothes. These sisters may have many things in common, but one difference? One sister has a disability, and she won’t let that get in the way of living life. Kendra Vaalemoen, 23, suffers from muscular dystrophy. A group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of

Representatives of Colling Pest Solutions of Idaho Falls met with President Trump Thursday. The business was among those selected to attend an “American Workers for Tax Reform” meeting with other small business owners from across the country. Idaho Senator Jim Risch is chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “They, like hundreds

The Interior Department is increasing fees at the most popular national parks to $35 per vehicle, backing down from an earlier plan that would have forced visitors to pay $70 per vehicle to visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and other iconic parks. A plan announced Thursday would boost fees at 17 popular parks by $5,

Low to moderate income Pocatello residents are now eligible to have lead-based paint hazards in their home removed for free. Recently, the City of Pocatello’s Planning and Development Services Department received a $1.5 million Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City has used the

One Pocatello man is behind bars for threatening two people with a knife late Wednesday night. At around 9:30 P.M. officers responded to the 300 block of Washington for a report of a physical disturbance. Pocatello police say Forrest Von John, 39, approached two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and

As our cold front passes tonight, expect gusty winds to continue into Friday, with scattered snow and rain overnight. By Friday, drier weather will set back in with highs into the 40’s. We’ll see a few mountain showers on Saturday with highs into the lower 50’s for the Snake River Plain. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with

UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Fall River Electric reports power has been restored. UPDATE 1:45 p.m. Fall River Electric reports 5 customers are without power. ORIGINAL: Fall River Electric customers in the Hibbard area west of Rexburg are experiencing a power outage that started about noon. More than 400 customers are without power. Crews are on their

The Bonneville High School drama department is performing Wit, a play by Margaret Edson this Friday and Saturday. The one act play deals with the struggle of the main character, Dr. Vivian Bearing, as she progresses through the final stages of ovarian cancer. Though this story is fantasy, the fight against cancer is not, and

Officials have started to remove water from Jackson Lake for flood control in anticipation of a lot of water flowing in from the Snake River. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports the early season increase in Jackson Lake releases is intended to make space for the peak runoff that’s still likely six weeks or

The Idaho State Board of Education is preparing to set new eligibility guidelines for scholarship funds designed to help working adults finish their undergraduate degrees. Officials announced Thursday the board will finalize eligibility and award details when board members meet next week in Moscow. Earlier this year, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter signed into a law

UPDATE 4/12/18: An inmate who walked away from the Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center is back in custody. The Idaho Department of Correction said Skyler Eric Pulley, 27, surrendered to Pocatello Police officers at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, April 7. He was being held in the Bannock County jail. A decision on possible new charges is

A federal grand jury in Boise has indicted four Idaho Department of Correction officers. In a separate case, the grand jury indicted a former correctional officer, a former inmate and an associate of the inmate. Correctional officers Timothy Landon, 35, and Robert Wallin, 35, both of Boise are charged with two counts of conspiracy to

A vigorous storm system is moving in today. Expect moderate rain showers the valleys and snow showers for high country. As strong cold front pushes through Eastern Idaho by the late morning and mid-day hours, temperatures will drop into the evening giving rise to the potential for snowfall down to the valley floor. A Winter

The nation’s report card is in, and Idaho scores show the Gem state is stable and solid, even showing some improvement. It even prompted the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction to say she is overall pleased with the scores. “The reading scores did go up, especially in fourth grade,” said Jason Lords, the Director of

Local News 8 video of the geese falling from the sky during last weekend’s lightning storm is getting national attention. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration contacted our Local News 8 ‘ s Linda Larsen who witnessed what happened and shot the video, as they try to learn more about the bizzare event. Larsen was

Mrs. Stillman’s class at Summit Hills Elementary in Bonneville County were in for a real treat today. The whole fifth grade class got a visit from a real life kangaroo. The class had been learning about biomes and different animal adaptations. Mrs. Stillman thought that it would be fitting to invite her friend’s mother, who

She may be young, but she is already having a big impact at a local hospital and throughout the community. And Krystal Erickson is a leading example at Rigby Middle School. She’s not your typical 8th grader. Sure she’s 13-years old, but already at a young age, she is thinking ahead and looking out for

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Idaho Fish and Game took the time to give people a behind the scenes look at what they do each day. Some of the areas they focused on included surveying fisheries and big game species. “A lot of what we do is we do things aerially out of helicopters or we do things on snowmobiles,”

A Utah man has died after his truck struck a guard rail on Highway 20 near Ucon, Wednesday afternoon. Idaho State Police say, ” At approximately 1:36 pm, Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US20 at the 315 overpass, in Ucon. John Hodges, 51, of Ogden, Utah, was driving westbound on US20 near milepost

The Idaho National Laboratory joined the Idaho State Board of Education in breaking ground on two new research facilities: the Cybercore Integration Center and the Collaborative Computing Center (C3) Wednesday. Cybercore Integration Center will host advanced electronics labs for industry, government and academia to work together to systematically engineer cyber and physical security innovations to

In Idaho, liability insurance is required to drive a car. but there is no active way to prove if you have insurance or not — unless you are in an accident or get pulled over. The North West Insurance Council reports there was a 22 percent increase in uninsured drivers on the road in the

Idaho officials have scheduled two public meetings as part of a process to potentially open a grizzly bear hunting season this fall that would allow the killing of one male grizzly. The first meeting is set for Tuesday, April 17 at the College of Eastern Idaho (1600 South 2500 East) in Idaho Falls at 6:30

Fort Hall Police arrested Jon Davenport, 44, of Idaho Falls shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Police were called after reports that Davenport pulled out a gun on the casino floor and abducted two people. Casino dispatch said all three left in a vehicle belonging to one of the suspects. Davenport left his vehicle parked at

Knife River will begin work on the Elm Street and South Boulevard intersection Thursday. Crews will install storm pipe which will require some rock excavation and blasting. Periodic 15 minute delays should be expected, and you are encouraged to use alternate routes through this area. Construction will last about one month.

A Caldwell man claims he was kept in crowded and unsanitary conditions while confined in a medical isolation cell at a jail in western Idaho. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports 50-year-old Eric Swain Johnson filed a prisoner civil rights complaint last year after spending three days in the medical isolation unit at the Canyon County jail.

The Central Fire District reports due to high winds, a burn ban has been issued for the rest of Wednesday and Thursday. Officials said no burning will be allowed from Menan to Ririe. Crews will re-evaluate conditions on Friday.

Four people sustained minor injuries in an explosion at a southwestern Idaho business on Wednesday morning. Authorities say the explosion happened just before 11 a.m. in Garden City. Officials have released few details, and have not said what caused the explosion. Fire department officials have asked the public to avoid the area due to a

A vigorous storm system is moving for Wednesday night and Thursday with a warm front and cold front combo. After midnight into early Thursday, expect heavy rains and high elevation snow showers. A strong cold front will make its way into Eastern Idaho by the late morning and mid-day hours. The National Weather Service in

A vigorous storm system is moving for Wednesday night and Thursday with a warm front and cold front combo. After midnight into early Thursday, expect heavy rains and high elevation snow showers. A strong cold front will make its way into Eastern Idaho by the late morning and mid-day hours. A High Wind Warning has

Wyoming continues to host a healthy population of gray wolves that exceeds all endangered species recovery criteria. According to Wyoming Game and Fish, the state had a total minimum population of at least 347 animals as of December 31. According to their survey, there were at least 238 wolves living outside of Yellowstone National Park

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in northwest Wyoming is reporting its most successful season. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the resort recorded some 634,500 skier days this past winter season, which exceeded its previous record set during the 2013-2014 season by more than 70,000. Chief marketer Adam Sutner says the resort has been working

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk says he’s looking forward to learning more about Wyoming’s initiative to collect a fee at Yellowstone to fund wildlife conservation efforts in the states surrounding the park. Wenk tells the Powell Tribune he has many questions about the resolution and he’s concerned about adding to the overall cost park

Family Dollar Stores has announced plans to open a new store in McCammon, Idaho. A grand opening is set Thursday, April 19, at 507 Center Street. “Family Dollar is pleased to invite customers to experience our great value and broad assortment of merchandise in the McCammon community,” said Heather Briganti, Family Dollar spokesperson. “Our customers

One wave of moisture clears out this morning while another will move in tonight and through tomorrow. However, the daytime hours today ought to be decent, with plenty of sunbreaks and near average temperatures. Winds will be breezy though today, and very windy tomorrow as the next storm moves in. Expect clearing skies and calm

Cell phone video captures dead geese as they fall from the sky during a lightning storm in Idaho Falls Saturday. Reporter Linda Larsen was getting shots of the lightning that preceded Saturday ‘ s disastrous hail storm when she noticed something falling from the sky into a parking lot across the street from the TV

UPDATE: 8:30 PM Idaho Fish and Game is still investigating what exactly happened to more than 100 snow geese killed in Saturday’s storm in Idaho Falls. There were about 50 snow geese found in a parking lot off Yellowstone Highway, just down the road from our studio here. Then another 60 more were found on

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First responders are everyday heroes. This week is about appreciating those behind the scenes so we are celebrating our 9-1-1 Dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Animal Control Officers for Animal Care and Control Week. A day at work for a 9-1-1 dispatcher. “Unpredictable for the most part. Usually, in the morning, it

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday a celebration in Salt Lake City marking the 40th anniversary of the 1978 revelation on the priesthood. The Church believes the priesthood is power and authority of God delegated to man on earth. A revelation came to Church President Spencer W.

Have you seen these individuals?The Blackfoot Police Department said Nelson David Obrien, 26, and Jonathan Alete Farrell, 27, are both wanted out of Bingham County on active felony warrants for their role in an aggravated battery incident that occurred at the end of March.If you see either of these men, do not approach, but contact

Two weather systems are impacting Idaho and Wyoming this week. The first system arrives Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with rain showers and gusty winds. The second system on Thursday, will pack a powerful punch with high winds and snow showers. The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind Watch for Thursday,

Wildlife managers estimate about 10,200 animals were wintering on the National Elk Refuge in February. That is about 94 percent of the Jackson Elk Herd. Because of low snow levels, most of the animals were dispersed throughout the 24,700 acre refuge this winter. Groups of elk began moving north as early as two weeks ago.

About 80 of the brightest 4th – 8th graders around the state were at BYU-Idaho today for the National Geographic State Bee final competition. It was as intense as any TV game show as the students answered questions about the U-S and the entire world. The final round of the national geographic state bee was

The Center Stage Performing Arts Series at Brigham Young University-Idaho has announced its Spring Semester lineup that ranges from a popular Brazilian guitarist to a comic illusionist. “There’s something for everyone,” said Don Sparhawk, coordinator of Center Stage. “We will start the season with ‘The Great Kaplan’ and end with our Education Week concert featuring

“For an airport to receive three perfect ratings in a row is really a very rare honor,” said Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper. For the third year in a row, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Inspection with zero discrepancies. That is the highest rating a commercial airport can

Eastern Idaho federal prosecutor Michael Joseph Fica died Sunday at the age of 49. According to U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis, Fica prosecuted a broad range of cases but focused on illegal drugs and organized crime. He worked closely with federal agencies and the Idaho State Police. He became head of the Organized Crime

Stormy weather moving in with gusty winds and scattered rain/snow showers. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with rain showers. A low into the lower 40’s. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Wednesday: Showers and very windy. Highs in the mid to upper 50’s. Thursday: Rain and snow likely with the

Idaho authorities say a 5-year-old girl is dead and another child and adult were injured after a car erupted into flames while parked at a Walmart early Tuesday morning. Boise police say the three were sleeping in the car at the time, and investigators believe a portable heater likely caused the fire. The fire broke

Idaho students made no significant improvements in math and reading scores on the latest Nation’s Report Card. Fourth-graders showed no improvements in math or reading, while eighth-graders’ scores stayed flat in math but slightly improved in reading. The results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress were released Tuesday. The exams, given to a cross-section

Idaho officials say the state’s tax revenues for March came in nearly 10 percent higher, or $15.4 million more, than originally projected. According to the Idaho Division of Financial Management on Monday, the state’s March revenues also came in 18 percent higher than last March. Officials say this month’s surplus is due to strong individual

Law enforcement authorities in a suburban Salt Lake City community say a baby was killed and six people, including a toddler, were injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles.Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera says the crash happened around 7 p.m. Monday in Herriman. She says a truck struck two vehicles at an intersection, including