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 around 5:27 p.m. Monday. Leann Robbins, 28, of Pocatello was driving the loading system vehicle. Troopers said she lost control and the vehicle overturned, coming to rest in the right lane of

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 into life this spring. Snake River flows of 15,000 cubic feet per second are pouring over the falls. The falls are expected to remain at high levels through May, as

A storm will approach for this evening which means we’ll see increasing clouds throughout Tuesday with showers arriving in the afternoon/evening. Due to some breezy south winds, temperatures will rise into the 60’s across the region. Showery and breezy weather ensues for Wednesday through Friday. Today: Highs in the low 60’s with increasing clouds and

Some homeowners in Bonneville County are dealing with severe damage following yesterday’s hail storm. People were frightened. “I was thinking like, which windows were going to break and what was going to break, it was loud and just kind of scary,” says Jeramiah Fuger, who was home during the storm. Homes left damaged. “It just

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. Candidates Brad Little and Tommy Ahlquist will give their views on issues relating to the economy, taxes and education. The forum is hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.

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 was even a tornado warning. Earlier today we decided to ask people on the Greenbelt if they knew what to do in case of a tornado. “I was

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 call. This new public safety service is available to wireless customers of AT&T, Sprint, TMobile, and Verizon Wireless cell phones. Bonneville, Madison, Clark and Fremont Counties also offer

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 into the Iron County Jail April 5 after a one-night spree of vandalism, robberies and burglaries. It started when someone reported hearing things being smashed and broken inside Cedar High School Wednesday night.

On Saturday, the National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a Tornado Warning for portions of Bingham, Butte and Bonneville Counties. Based off of the rotation seen on Doppler radar, a Tornado warning was issued just after 6 p.m. A Second Tornado Warning was issued as the storm advanced Northeast towards Idaho Falls. Shortly after the

A storm will approach for Tuesday evening which means we’ll see increasing clouds throughout Tuesday with showers arriving late in the evening. Due to some breezy south winds, temperatures will rise into the 60’s across the region. Showery and breezy weather ensues for Wednesday through Friday. Tonight: Lows in the 30s and clear. Tomorrow: Increasing

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 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Rowdy Ford, 18, of Fairview, Wyoming was arrested on charges of burglary and other unrelated charges. Lawmen are still looking for Talon Sessions, 28, of

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 requires teams to build and ride snow crafts made out of cardboard, paper, glue, tape and string. One of the few rules requires a team to be able to stop their

The United States Treasury has certified Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s nomination of 28 low-income census tracts in Idaho to be designated federal “Opportunity Zones.” There is only one in eastern Idaho; a census track in Pocatello was identified. The zones are part of the tax cut law approved by Congress earlier this year. Under the

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 as Mayor for 36 years from 1970 until he retired at the age of 81 in 2005. In a Facebook message, city staffers said, “We appreciate all he did

Idaho is now considering applications from transgender people who want their birth certificates to properly reflect their identities. Boise State Public Radio reports the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare implemented the new, constitutionally sound rule on Friday after a federal judge ruled that rejecting applications from transgender people violates the Equal Protection Clause of

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, and they would do much better if they were raised by wild parents. There are lots of barn owls in Idaho, but they’re nocturnal. “They only come

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 shooting death of 75-year-old Patricia Ann Brown. Wilson was originally scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Custer County Monday morning. He is charged with premeditated first degree murder by poison,

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 man said it was all their fault, and he himself was going to blow up the courthouse. Nielsen said the man hung up before dispatch could ask which courthouse. 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 expect the drop in mule deer harvest to be short lived as herds recover from last year’s difficult winter across Central and Southern Idaho. The 2017 elk harvest

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 Freeman Avenue between Elva and Whittier. The closure is expected to last a couple days.

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 Veress says seasonal workers can only be employed for six months. She says the park has to consider staffing needs during the park’s busiest months when setting new hires’ start

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 “Gasbuddy,” the national average price actually fell .6 cents per gallon last week to $2.65 per gallon. Prices in Idaho Sunday were 43.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year

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 we’ll see increasing clouds tomorrow but it looks like the showers will hold off till Wednesday. Due to some breezy south winds tomorrow, temperatures will rise into the 60’s across

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 says this camp experience gives kids the chance to disconnect from their phones and learn necessary social skills. “What we’re seeing in society right now

Some crazy weather Saturday, including a tornado warning earlier that night. A funnel cloud is what caused all the commotion in Bonneville County. That led to a tornado warning, then later a thunderstorm warning with some severe weather. The storm caused quite a bit of chaos and damage Saturday night. The storm hit several geese

Windy weather with scattered showers, Nice Monday, before more showers return late Tuesday. Tonight: showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30°. South southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South

3H Construction Inc. will begin installing pipe and replacing curb and gutter at various locations throughout Idaho Falls on Monday, April 9. You should expect short-term lane closures on S. Boulevard between 7th Street and 10th Street, on Curtis Avenue from 14th Street to 16th Street and at the intersection of N. Boulevard and Shelley

Second District Democratic Congressional candidate, Aaron swisher, stopped by Idaho Falls Saturday morning for a town hall with a local group called “Idaho Falls Progressives.” They spent time discussing many issues, including second amendment rights and gun control. “I want to help bring these people to a, some sort of point, where we can get

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 guests all day. There are many exciting things to see at the zoo including the lion cubs born last year. There is also a new baby

Idaho Falls Power is currently accepting applications for the annual Idaho Consumer Owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally. Each year, Idaho Falls Power sponsors several local high school students at the annual ICUA Youth Rallyin Caldwell. For one week, youth – representing utilities in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Alaska – converge at

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 occurred at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday about 9 miles east of Soda Springs. The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office says there are no reports of damage.

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 walking in the lane of travel on the highway. He was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz driven eastbound by Mariela Resendiz, 23, of Idaho Falls. It happened

The recent fire at Schubert Heights student housing complex in Pocatello spread quite quickly and left behind significant damage. In response, the Pocatello Fire Department reached out to KIFI/KIDK to help raise awareness about some tips the public can take to help minimize the damage during a fire. The fire department said it’s something everyone

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 to expect a “motor sports buffet.” The show will have jumps over school buses, a demolition derby, a dinosaur eating the tops off cars, and even power wheels races for

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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 match.com in March of last year. Quickly, she thought she met someone who would be great for her, a man named Eric. When it came time to meet 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, and when do those learned skills actually get put to use? “Medical calls are the vast majority of what we do here at the fire department,” said Collin Jensen, a

April is child abuse prevention month. Madison Cares put on their 5th annual, Pinwheel for Prevention to help spread awareness. Community members were invited to help Madison Cares place pinwheels, which is the recognized symbol for child abuse prevention, in front of the Madison Education center. It’s to remind the community what to learn about,

The Porcupine Landslide near the town of Alpine, Wyoming continues to move. The Bridger-Teton National Forest officials say the slide has moved completely across the river channel, creating a new channel on the west bank. The movement created a 10 foot vertical cut bank on the west and 20 to 30 foot vertical cut banks

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 Corrections Department Director Bob Lampert says in a statement that the penitentiary in Rawlins needs space to absorb new inmates coming into the system. In addition, Lampert says the prison

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 avalanche mitigation activities due to deteriorating conditions and extremely high avalanche danger on Teton Pass. The closure will more than likely carry into the afternoon until about 3 p.m., when

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 creeks are at near flood stage, and this weekend’s storms could push that water over the banks. In Inkom, some local residents are taking precautions to make sure

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 1:20 p.m.: Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 announced the resolution of the controlled access situation at Century High School Friday around 1:20 p.m. The school was placed on controlled access at

A larger plume of moisture moves in for Saturday, expect fairly steady rain to start the weekend. Windy conditions are expected, especially tomorrow afternoon where the Snake River Plain could see gusts into the 40s and 50’s. Just showers for Sunday after which we’ll enjoy sunshine to start the next workweek. Saturday: Rain, cloudy, and

Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2018 Outstanding Service Awards. The faculty members receiving these awards are Glenda Carr, clinical assistant professor College of Pharmacy; Amy Hardy, clinical associate professor and program director, Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders, ISU-Meridian Center/Clinic; Sharlene Jolley, lecturer, Department of Chemistry; Ernest Keeley, professor,

Yellowstone National Park started accepting requests for 2018 firewood collection permits Friday. If you are interested, call (307) 344-2116 and leave your name and daytime telephone number. Names left between Friday and Sunday will be randomly selected, and successful applicants will be contacted as wood becomes available throughout the year. After April 8, names will

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 moving water washed out many roads and left eroded gaps up to three and a half feet deep. The Upper Snake Field Office Outdoor Recreation Planner Jason Byrd said some

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 was unfurled on the field. It happened Thursday during an elaborate pre-game ceremony at the Minnesota Twins’ home-opener against the Seattle Mariners. The eagle was supposed to

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 22 minute delay northbound, and a 23 minute delay southbound. UPDATE: Idaho State Police say a power pole on the northbound side of the interstate caught fire. Patrolmen were

UPDATE 4/6/18: Bingham County detectives have identified all four suspects in the vehicle burglaries. ORIGINAL: The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying these four individuals connected to vehicle burglaries in the Shelley area.The burglaries took place in the early morning hours of March 28 at the northern end of the county.

This week’s education headlines: Bullying in Idaho schools. Idaho schools reported 3,578 bullying incidents to the state in 2016-17, a slight increase from 2015-16. But a state student survey paints a grimmer picture: a quarter of the state’s students say they have been bullied. An expert at Boise State University puts more faith in these

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 lot of outreach, talking to parents and community members about the best way to move forward. They used surveys to help them get any insight into what

The Pocatello City Council voted to confirm Beenish “Beena” Mannan to Seat 2 Thursday night. After the vote, Mannan was administered the oath of office by city clerk Ruth Whitworth. “Beena has a passion for our community and serving the people of Pocatello,” said Mayor Brian Blad. “She has a good vision for what she’d

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 tomorrow so expect fairly steady rain to start the weekend. Windy conditions are expected, especially tomorrow afternoon where the Snake River Plain could see gusts into the 40s and 50’s. Just showers

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, communication and transparency. “To everyone here today , thank you. We’re going to do great things,” he said. ” This University has known great times, but its greatest times are yet to come.” The

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 a performance of what some consider the funniest opera of all time, “Cosi Fan Tute.” The performers range from young college students to old timers like Rob Farnam who

After 29 years of mentoring kids in the community, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of southeast Idaho is closing it’s doors. “It really helps a lot of kids. It makes the difference in the lives of everyone that is involved in the program not just the children. We do believe that there are more children

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. Participating vets are Upper Valley, Cedar Ridge, Animal Care, and Willowcreek. They say coupons are limited, so act fast. “We’re doing it until the coupons run out. So,

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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 South Fork of the Snake River, working on their art. The trip gives artists a chance to learn and be inspired by the history and unique features of the area. Artists

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 black mast arm streetlights with 12-foot tall decorative light poles. The new poles will be fitted with LED fixtures that are more efficient, but still provide the same amount of light.

The City of Rexburg’s tobacco ordinance, that tried to raise the legal age of purchasing tobacco products to 21, was repealed Wednesday night During a city council meeting, members discussed that it was impracticality to have an ordinance that had no state or county laws to back it up. “We did decide to repeal our

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 complex last weekend. The fire started around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in a fourth-floor unit after food was left cooking on an active range. Smoke caused extensive damage to

UPDATE: The following is a message from Ryan and Jen Andersen regarding the incident: You can view the full message HERE. ORIGINAL: The Canyon Country District Office of the Bureau of Land Management is investigating an act of vandalism at the Corona Arch near Moab, Utah. A couple, believed to be from the Idaho Falls

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 argument between Jared Lee Mickelsen, 32, and his wife at around 10:34 a.m. Wednesday. According to reports, Mickelsen’s wife called a neighbor for help. The 44-year-old neighbor found Mickelsen

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 contract for Pemberton during a special Board meeting held by telephone at the Board office in Boise. Dr. Pemberton started her higher education career over 30 years ago serving most recently

The National Weather Service in Pocatello, has issued a FLOOD WATCH for areas of Eastern and Central Idaho, from Thursday evening until late Saturday. “A Pacific storm moving towards the west coast will start spreading warm moist air into southern Idaho this afternoon. Heavier rainfall will start occurring tonight, mainly in the central Idaho mountains

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 for heavy rains and gusty winds all day long. Tonight: Showers with lows around 40°. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55°. Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy and windy, with

Imagine a world without library fines. It’s now happening at the Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck. Library Director Holly Jackson said the board has adopted a new policy stating there will no longer be any overdue fines. The policy takes effect immediately. All outstanding late fine balances will be forgiven when a patron next visits

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 Wednesday after he was severely burned outside his home in Spanish Fork on Sunday. Family members say his polyester shirt caught on fire as he lit the grill. The family

Dancing with the Idaho Falls Stars raised over $22,000 Wednesday night. Mitzi Moore representing Northwest Farm Credit Services and her Extreme Ballroom dance partner Landon Bagley came in first place. The pair raised $4,913. Second place went to Cameron Anthony of Salon h.davis and his partner Heather Slater who raised $4,475. Anna Maria Gruel representing

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 Eagle was listed in fair condition Thursday at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Police say the crash occurred at about 4:40 p.m. Wednesday as Marcolini traveled south in a Nissan Murano on

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 & Guide reported Wednesday that Bryce Newcomb is breathing on his own but remains unresponsive with a severe brain injury. Newcomb was injured when a cornice, or an overhanging snow

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 passed $3.5 million this week. The federal agency started paying the fines in 2015. It’s in violation of a 1992 agreement involving 900,000 gallons of sodium-bearing waste sitting above the Eastern

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 Welfare. Rarick is a professor in the Department of Home and Family at Brigham Young University-Idaho and co-founder of the family life education blog FamilyGoodThings.com. Rarick fills a vacancy on the seven-member Board

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 News & Guide reports the final toll isn’t yet in, but already more swans have died than in any winter since 2011-12, when 37 trumpeter carcasses were discovered. Biologists

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 through the weekend, with overnight lows only dipping to around 40. The first storm arrives this afternoon, with showers expected through this evening. The snow level will be around 7500-8000

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 baby. Certified nurse midwives are now approved to deliver babies at EIRMC. There are three types of midwives: lay midwives, certified midwives and certified nurse midwives.Certified nurse midwives have more

The Idaho Department of Correction is trying to identify issues to better bring released prisoners back into communities. They are teaming up with “The Voice Advocacy’ to host a community conversation to help bridge the gap for when individuals are leaving prison. When people leaving leave prison and reenter back into communities, They are can

Ten students will be competing in the state Skills Competition for technical students. This was made possible thanks to the East Idaho Credit Union. Not only will students be able to compete. They also donated equipment. The programming teacher and students are excited about this chance to compete. “It was a life saver, especially considering

Imagine being surprised with $2,000. That’s what happened to one lucky Hillcrest High School student. One of the Deans from Idaho State University gave a scholarship to Guadalupe Carrillo. She is one of at least 28 students. Students had to apply and have a high GPA. They say they love being able to give out

A Richland, Washington woman has filed suit in federal court against Idaho Falls Doctor Gerald Mortimer and Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of Idaho Falls. The suit was filed by Kelli Rowlette, Sally Ashby and Howard Fowler. The suit, filed in Richland, Washington last Friday, claims that in 1979, while Fowler and Ashby were married, Fowler

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 father to teach her how to take care of herself, after her mother died. Currently, Isabella does her best and gets ready all by herself. However, one morning

A team of Idaho National Laboratory researchers has pioneered an easier way to make plastics. The electrochemical process could eliminate the need for high-energy steam cracking. Since the early 20th century, everything from gasoline and diesel fuel to plastics has been made by cracking complex hydrocarbon molecules found in oil, coal, and natural gas with

One of southwestern Idaho’s most well-known gun dealers has filed for bankruptcy. The Idaho Statesman reports in a story on Wednesday that Boise Gun Co. Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in late February. The filing lists $2.7 million in assets and $3.8 million in debts. Zions Bank is the largest creditor with $1.7

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 of funds. In a statement issued by the non-profit, they have not received state or federal funding and most of their income is raised through local events. They have credited

Pocatello Regional Airport reports a big jump in first quarter passenger traffic. Airport staff credits the improvement to the addition of a fourth daily flight from SkyWest Airlines, operating as the Delta Connection to Salt Lake City. For the first three months of 2018, 21,329 passengers took to the air, ahead of the record-breaking pace

Eastern Idaho economic development officials travel to Japan this month in an effort to meet with Japanese companies interested in investing in Idaho. Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI), the Idaho Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, the University of Idaho, and Idaho Senator Kelly Anthony will make the trip April 11-18. Sakae Casting/Ohzen 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. McGlothlin, 40, of Martinez, California. Troopers were called to 1300 North near 3330 East at around 9:05 p.m. According to reports, McGlothlin failed to negotiate a curve in her

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have terminated the current general contractor for the Casino Expansion Project. According to a news release Wednesday, the Tribes will work with appropriate parties to retain another general contractor within 30 days to finish the construction project. The Tribes have requested the general contractor continue work until April 30 to mitigate damages

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 highs into the mid 50’s. Tonight: Increasing clouds with lows in the low 30’s. Thursday: Showers and wind. Highs into the mid 50’s. Friday: Scattered showers and

Wildfire activity on public land is expected to increase across parts of the nation in April. According to the center, elevated fire potential exists across portions of eastern Montana where there are very dry residual soil conditions. July marks the beginning of the core of the western fire season. With a below-average mountain snowpack stretching

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 donate, you can drop it off at 840 Park Ave.

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 advised to use caution in that area and with children and pets. Police advise people not to try to contain the animal if it is seen again. If you see the animal,

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 Mendenhall, 35, into custody on multiple warrant at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. According to reports, Mendenhall ran from police and into the home of a person he didn’t know. Police removed

Even though Dr. Slaughter’s Haunted House is closing April 14, the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County DARE Board of Directors says it has enough funding to continue operations for the next couple of years until a new funding source is found. The Haunted House has helped finance the DARE program for the past 18 years. But, as

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 Hole recently took in 19 owlets from the three separate clutches within 24 hours. All the baby owls were from Idaho. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that the

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 tapping into some tropical moisture from the southwest, so we’ll see showers for the rest of the workweek and especially this Saturday Today: Chance of rain with highs in the

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 seen a decrease over the last several years. Several options were presented at the city council meeting tonight to fix the general fund. Some were short-term fixes

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