Month: April 2018

Idaho State Police report a panelized military vehicle crashed on eastbound Interstate 84, near milepost 14, east of Bliss. The accident happened at…

The combination of surplus water in the Snake River and snowpack of 130 percent of normal in the Upper Snake mountains, Shoshone Falls has sprung…

A storm will approach for this evening which means we’ll see increasing clouds throughout Tuesday with showers arriving in the…

Some homeowners in Bonneville County are dealing with severe damage following yesterday’s hail storm. People were frightened. “I was…

Watch the debate live here. The Republican candidates for Idaho Governor will answer questions tonight on KIDK Eyewitness News 3 live at 7 p.m.…

It’s a nice and sunny day which is the total opposite of the wild weather we saw this weekend. Hail damaged homes, people were scared and there…

Most citizens in Jefferson County can now send a short message service (SMS) text message to 911 for emergency help when unable to make a 911 voice…

Cedar City Police have arrested a man suspected of participating in a pharmacy break-in in Thayne, Wyoming. 28-year-old Talon Sessions was booked…

On Saturday, the National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a Tornado Warning for portions of Bingham, Butte and Bonneville Counties. Based off of…

A storm will approach for Tuesday evening which means we’ll see increasing clouds throughout Tuesday with showers arriving late in the evening.…

One suspect has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with the recent burglary of the Our Valley Pharmacy in Thayne, Wyoming. The…

Grand Targhee Ski and Summer Resort began to wind down the 2017-18 ski season with its 18th annual Cardboard Box Derby Saturday. The competition…

The United States Treasury has certified Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s nomination of 28 low-income census tracts in Idaho to be…

Hundreds of people attended funeral services Monday for former Chubbuck Mayor John Cotant, Jr. Cotant passed away April 3 at the age of 93. He served…

Idaho is now considering applications from transgender people who want their birth certificates to properly reflect their identities. Boise State…

The Teton Raptor Center is in desperate need of barn owl nests that are being used by adult owls and owlets. They have 19 rescued barn owl babies,…

Legal proceedings for 53-year-old Mark Charles Wilson of Challis have been continued until later this year. Wilson is accused in the March 24…

Around 9 a.m. Monday, Pocatello dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a man who was very upset. According to Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen, the…

Hunters took more elk and white-tailed deer in 2017 than in 2016, but mule deer harvest was down. With a much milder winter, Fish and Game biologists…

Construction on Elva to Holmes and to North Tourist Park started Monday. TMC Contractors, Inc. said there will also be a temporary road closure on…

Yellowstone National Park is in the midst of hiring up to 400 summer employees to staff up before tourists flock to the park. Spokeswoman Linda…

Idaho’s average gas price has jumped another 6.7 cents per gallon to an average $2.84 per gallon. According to the industry watchdog…

High pressure is building over the region which means sunny skies and calm winds for today. A storm will approach for tomorrow evening which means…

The YMCA in Idaho Falls needs your help. In order to send 40 kids to camp, they need to match a $6,250 donation. The staff at the Idaho Falls YMCA…

Some crazy weather Saturday, including a tornado warning earlier that night. A funnel cloud is what caused all the commotion in Bonneville County.…

Windy weather with scattered showers, Nice Monday, before more showers return late Tuesday. Tonight: showers and thunderstorms before midnight.…

3H Construction Inc. will begin installing pipe and replacing curb and gutter at various locations throughout Idaho Falls on Monday, April 9. You…

Second District Democratic Congressional candidate, Aaron swisher, stopped by Idaho Falls Saturday morning for a town hall with a local group called…

Despite the rainy day, the Idaho Falls Zoo opened for the new season. The rain did not keep patrons away. The zoo says they had a steady stream of…

Idaho Falls Power is currently accepting applications for the annual Idaho Consumer Owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally. Each…

A small earthquake occurred in eastern Idaho but there are no reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 3.4-magnitude earthquake…

An Idaho Falls man was hospitalized late Friday after he was struck by a car while crossing U.S. 20. Idaho State Police said Don Phelps, 32, was…

The recent fire at Schubert Heights student housing complex in Pocatello spread quite quickly and left behind significant damage. In response, the…

The Monster Truck Grand Nationals are back in Holt Arena in Pocatello. This year marks the 209th anniversary for the show. This year organizers say…

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One local woman thought she found love, but instead was scammed out of $55,000. Betsy (she asked to keep her last name private) signed up for…

After recent mass shootings across the country, it’s gotten many people to take up a CPR and first aid course. How effective are those courses,…

April is child abuse prevention month. Madison Cares put on their 5th annual, Pinwheel for Prevention to help spread awareness. Community members…

The Porcupine Landslide near the town of Alpine, Wyoming continues to move. The Bridger-Teton National Forest officials say the slide has moved…

The state of Wyoming is sending 60 of its state penitentiary inmates to a prison in another state because of overcrowding and other concerns. State…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is scheduling a closure of WYO 22, Teton Pass for 9 a.m. April 7, 2018. WYDOT crews will be conducting…

With all the rain and run off forecast for this weekend, there are several flood watches and advisories in effect for our area. Many local rivers and…

UPDATE: 1:46 p.m.: Pocatello Police determined the posting was made out of Clovis, New Mexico. The suspect in that area is now in custody. UPDATE…

A larger plume of moisture moves in for Saturday, expect fairly steady rain to start the weekend. Windy conditions are expected, especially tomorrow…

Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2018 Outstanding Service Awards. The faculty members receiving these awards…

Yellowstone National Park started accepting requests for 2018 firewood collection permits Friday. If you are interested, call (307) 344-2116 and…

The Birch Creek Campground is still open, but the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho Falls says last week’s high waters flooded the area. Fast…

This may just be the most patriotic moment so far this year. A bald eagle landing on an MLB pitcher during the national anthem after an American flag…

UPDATE 10:46 a.m.: Interstate 15 is now open in both directions. UPDATE 10:36 a.m. Interstate 15 is still closed. As of 10:23 a.m., Google reported a…

UPDATE 4/6/18: Bingham County detectives have identified all four suspects in the vehicle burglaries. ORIGINAL: The Bingham County Sheriff’s…

This week’s education headlines: Bullying in Idaho schools. Idaho schools reported 3,578 bullying incidents to the state in 2016-17, a slight…

Idaho Falls School District 91 is hoping to have a newly updated proposed bond on a ballot later this year. The district says they have been doing a…

The Pocatello City Council voted to confirm Beenish “Beena” Mannan to Seat 2 Thursday night. After the vote, Mannan was administered the…

Rainy this morning and off-and-on showers for this afternoon with breezy conditions. A larger plume of moisture moves in for tonight and through…

UPDATE: 04/05/18 10:00 p.m.: Incoming Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee said Thursday that his administration will be one of passion,…

This weekend marks a milestone of sorts for the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre. It is the 40 th season for the company, and they’re celebrating with…

After 29 years of mentoring kids in the community, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of southeast Idaho is closing it’s doors. “It really…

The East Idaho Spay and Neuter Coalition is offering a great discount. You can get a coupon to get your cat spayed or neutered for just $20.…

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The Bureau of Land Management is looking for an Artist-in-Residence. The artist will spend three days with BLM staff floating and camping along the…

Idaho Falls Power hopes to shine a light on its downtown by installing new decorative LED lighting, this spring. IDP will replace the 40-foot-tall…

The City of Rexburg’s tobacco ordinance, that tried to raise the legal age of purchasing tobacco products to 21, was repealed Wednesday night…

A fund-raising campaign has been launched in support of over 70 students who were left homeless after a fire at the ISU Schubert Heights apartment…

UPDATE: The following is a message from Ryan and Jen Andersen regarding the incident: You can view the full message HERE. ORIGINAL: The Canyon…

A Rexburg man faces felony assault charges after a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of North 2nd West. Rexburg Police were called to a domestic…

The Idaho State Board of Education selected Dr. Cynthia Pemberton as president of Lewis-Clark State College. The Board hired and approved a two year…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello, has issued a FLOOD WATCH for areas of Eastern and Central Idaho, from Thursday evening until late…

A stream of Pacific wet weather is making a direct swipe at Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming for Friday and Saturday. Saturday looks very promising…

Imagine a world without library fines. It’s now happening at the Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck. Library Director Holly Jackson said the…

A Utah man has died after his shirt caught on fire during a family barbecue on Easter. The Daily Herald reports 73-year-old Larry Webster died…

Dancing with the Idaho Falls Stars raised over $22,000 Wednesday night. Mitzi Moore representing Northwest Farm Credit Services and her Extreme…

A southwestern Idaho woman is recovering at a Boise hospital after her vehicle plunged 150 feet down a slope. Fifty-four-year-old Paula Marcolini of…

The professional skier who last week was injured on Cody Peak remains in critical condition at a hospital intensive care unit. The Jackson Hole News…

Daily fines the U.S. Department of Energy is paying Idaho for missing a deadline to get radioactive liquid waste out of underground storage tanks…

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed Rexburg resident Timothy Rarick, Ph.D., to a four-year term on the Idaho Board of Health and…

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has recorded 30 to 40 trumpeter swan deaths this winter in the northwest part of the state. The Jackson Hole…

Two warm storm systems from the southwest are expected to arrive over the next few days, thus temperatures will stay in the 50’s for highs…

Women wishing to give birth at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls now have a few more options when choosing who delivers their…

The Idaho Department of Correction is trying to identify issues to better bring released prisoners back into communities. They are teaming up with…

Ten students will be competing in the state Skills Competition for technical students. This was made possible thanks to the East Idaho Credit Union.…

Imagine being surprised with $2,000. That’s what happened to one lucky Hillcrest High School student. One of the Deans from Idaho State…

A Richland, Washington woman has filed suit in federal court against Idaho Falls Doctor Gerald Mortimer and Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of…

A school bus driver is being credited for going above and beyond for one of her young riders. Over the years young Isabella Pieri relied on her…

A team of Idaho National Laboratory researchers has pioneered an easier way to make plastics. The electrochemical process could eliminate the need…

One of southwestern Idaho’s most well-known gun dealers has filed for bankruptcy. The Idaho Statesman reports in a story on Wednesday that…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeast Idaho announced Wednesday they will be closing their doors after 20 years. The closure comes as a result of lack…

Pocatello Regional Airport reports a big jump in first quarter passenger traffic. Airport staff credits the improvement to the addition of a fourth…

Eastern Idaho economic development officials travel to Japan this month in an effort to meet with Japanese companies interested in investing in…

A woman was killed Tuesday night in a one-car crash near the Ora Bridge West of Ashton. Idaho State Police identified the victim as Nicole M.…

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have terminated the current general contractor for the Casino Expansion Project. According to a news release Wednesday,…

The jet stream is pulling in rain and snow showers for the rest of the week and weekend. Also, expect gusty winds out of the southwest with daytime…

Wildfire activity on public land is expected to increase across parts of the nation in April. According to the center, elevated fire potential exists…

Do you have a canister vacuum you no longer need? The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is in need of vacuums. If you have a vacuum you would like to…

Pocatello Police are looking for a mountain lion reported in the Silverfield/Goldfield area at around 6:50 a.m. Wednesday. People in the area are…

Pocatello Police added a couple of charges against a suspect who ran from police into a nearby home. Officers were attempting to take Jamie Ryan…

Even though Dr. Slaughter’s Haunted House is closing April 14, the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County DARE Board of Directors says it has enough…

A Wyoming wildlife rehabilitation center may want to consider turning away any storks that show up for a while. The Teton Raptor Center in Jackson…

Rain showers will arrive starting this afternoon and evening with gusty winds, but most showers will stay in the mountains. The jet stream will be…

The city of Blackfoot is looking for ways to fix its budget problem. The city has frozen its general fund after a recent audit found the fund has…

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