Month: April 2018

Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a structure fire on 2345 Morningstar Lane on the west side of Idaho Falls Tuesday around 5:09 p.m. caused about…

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Bob Nonini says women who get an abortion should be punished if it is ever criminalized in Idaho, adding…

If you need to withdraw or deposit money at your local credit union or bank you can just stop by Thunder Ridge High School in the fall. Bonneville…

Trees were up against powerful winds. Customers were left without power when trees fell into power lines and homeowners were left with damage.…

The Interior Department is backing down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at popular national parks in the face of widespread opposition from…

If you still have un-used Toys ”R” Us gift cards, there’s at least one other store where you can make use of them, but you have to…

No one was hurt Tuesday morning after a START Bus caught on fire. The incident happened along the Moose-Wilson Road near the Stilson parking lot. The…

Three were arrested after a high-speed chase ended in Fort Hall Monday evening. A Bannock County Sheriff’s Office deputy started the pursuit of…

UPDATE 4/3/18: Sheriff Craig T. Rowland reports the student was interviewed in depth by detectives, and it has been determined the student did not…

The Rexburg Police Department reports a man wearing Levi’s and dark jacket with a dark green baseball cap stole money from the Rexburg…

The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to extend its contract with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) to manage and operate the Idaho National…

Rain showers will arrive starting Wednesday afternoon and evening with gusty winds. The Jet Stream will be tapping into the wet weather in the…

More than 1,000 bison were removed from Yellowstone National Park this winter as part of population control. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports park…

The Idaho State Board of Education conducted two interviews with the candidates vying to become Idaho State University’s next president Monday.…

Fatal work injuries totaled 30 in 2016 for Idaho, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. That number is down from the 36 fatalities in 2015.…

New state data shows Utah’s abortion rate fell to a historic low in 2016, continuing a downward trend that comes amid a national decline. The…

There’s a new a female Mueller’s grey gibbon at the Idaho Falls Zoo. Sahra (pronounced Saw-Ra) was born on January 23 and is the second…

UPDATE 9:45 p.m.: The Idaho Transportation Department has officially re-opened all lanes of travel on I86 from mile marker 40, American Falls, to 44,…

There’s a new champ in town. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation just named its first place winner in the women’s division of the World Elk…

Idaho is the 20th state to pass the Jason Flatt Act. A new law wants to train school personnel to spot signs of depression and suicidal thoughts in…

Much calmer winds are expected today as the cold front that moved through yesterday exits the region. High pressure will briefly build back in for…

Idaho is joining a long list of states to require health insurers provide coverage for the treatment of autism. Department of Insurance Director Dean…

UPDATE 8:30 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 24 outages affecting 514 customers. UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Power reports there are…

Idaho Falls Fire Department crews are responding to multiple calls of power lines down, trees down, power outages, fire alarms and transformers on…

Idaho Transportation Department has closed Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls from exit 119 to exit 135 (near Roberts). ITD reports there are high…

UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 and ID 87 is now open. ORIGINAL: Idaho Transportation Department closed US 20 from…

UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: Idaho Falls Power reports all power has been restored. UPDATE 4: 30 p.m.: Idaho Falls Power reports about 336 customers are still…

Our cold front is exiting the region, leaving windy conditions and a few showers this evening. High pressure will briefly build back in for Tuesday…

It can be challenging to plan a family activity when you’ve got so much going on in your life. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…

Pocatello Police arrested two people Saturday after a robbery investigation. According to police, Tommy T. Tucker, Jr., 32 and Karenda Lynn James,…

Christopher Hansen, 35, of Meridian was hospitalized Sunday after his ATV crashed at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. The Fremont County Sheriff’s…

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Supporters planned to…

Another utility scam is targeting Idaho Falls Power customers. IFP spokesperson Joelyn Hansen offered the following tips to anyone who gets one of…

Update: Fall River Electric reports power has been restored to the affected area. Original Story: High winds are being blamed for a power outage in…

A Rigby couple was indicted last week by a federal grand jury for one count of sexual exploitation of a minor child, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis…

7-year-old Madden and his new kitty share more than just a loving human-and-pet bond. They both have a cleft lip and eyes that are two different…

Idaho candidates seeking higher office didn’t hit pause on their goal of wooing voters while the Legislature was in session for the past three…

A bridge that has stood in Pocatello for more than 50 years is getting a bit of work. Recently, crews began work on the substructure that supports…

A recent report says Idaho led the nation last year in workers’ earnings growth. But the Idaho Statesman says Idaho’s ranking as having…

A cold front is marching across the Gem State today, with the biggest impact being the wind. The winds will peak in the late morning to early…

UPDATE 04/01/18: Students were given a couple of hours to get as much stuff as they could today and then other rooming assignments. “As I was…

With the recent passing of the Bonneville Joint School District 93 bond allowing a new middle school to be built, it calls for some boundary changes.…

80 volunteer hours a week. That’s what one local doctor put in to help those affected by the hurricane in Puerto Rico. Dr. Mayra Rodriguez was…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson announced Sunday afternoon that the Church’s home and visiting…

As the final session of the Church’s 188th annual general conference came to a close, Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus…

UPDATE: There has been no follow-up reports from law enforcement of any missing persons or evidence of someone in the river.…

President Russell M. Nelson announced two significant organizational changes Saturday night designed to help everyday Latter-day Saints in…

The Latest on Mormon conference in Utah: 10:35 a.m. The Mormon church has made history and injected diversity into a top leadership panel by…