Month: May 2018

A few showers for Friday as we lose our area of low pressure and welcome in high pressure for Saturday.we will transition to much nicer and calmer…

Man’s best friend and now, Bannock County’s best friend. The county courthouse has a new addition to its staff – a service dog to…

One lucky winner walked away with a brand new car from Lithia Dodge in Pocatello Thursday night. The three local high schools – Century,…

The Blackfoot Charter Middle School is working to prevent suicide in students. They received a $2,400 grant from “Sources of Strength,” a…

An active weather system rolled through eastern Idaho Thursday afternoon producing at least one tornado and dropping large hail and heavy rain. A…

It was a big day at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls. The sports complex was dedicated to a man that holds the school dear to his heart. Terry…

A Jackson Hole bookstore is displaying a rare sample copy of Tashcen’s “Murals of Tibet”. The book, on display for the next few…

Wyoming Game and Fish officers trapped and relocated a sub-adult male grizzly bear Wednesday. The bear had been visiting residential areas about 9…

A Utah couple ran into a different sort of hazard during a round of golf on Memorial Day near Salt Lake City. A young moose bigger than their golf…

Idaho Falls Police reports a vehicle crashed into Los Adalbertos at 1507 W Broadway St. in Idaho Falls Thursday. Officers are still investigating the…

A youth football team from Idaho has rescued two people from an overturned car in Oregon. The Boise Black Knights were headed home Tuesday after…

The University of Idaho has extended the administrative leave of Athletic Director Rob Spear. The university said it took the action until an…

Hundreds of teddy bears are about to be shipped-off to refugee children as part of the “Dolls for Hope” project. Sunnyside Elementary…

Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing released its Annual Report Thursday. It provides an in-depth look at the housing challenges facing the…

Authorities in southwestern Idaho say a 44-year-old man working on irrigation equipment died after apparently coming in contact with exposed electric…

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Idaho Falls Public Safety Dispatch received a report of a body floating in the Snake River near the south end of South Tourist Park…

Premiere Technology will break ground Wednesday on a new addition to its Blackfoot facility. The 70,000 square foot, multi-phase expansion will…

We’re still dealing with an area of low pressure over the NW US, with it’s associated cold front, that will drive the potential for…

It’s an idea that started two years ago with a group of moms in Soda Springs. Now, it’s in the construction phase. It’s build week…

It’s property tax time again. Time to make sure you get those in the mail. Property tax assessments will be mailed out the first Monday of…

A hover of trout found a new spawning home thanks to an unlikely partnership of three mining companies and two conservation groups in Southeast…

The funeral for late Shelley Police Sergeant Kent Swanson was held Wednesday afternoon. He died of a heart attack while on duty last week. It was an…

Bonneville County broke ground Wednesday for the new Bonneville County Fair Grounds building at 15 E 73 S (immediately south of Sandy Downs). The 4-H…

An eastern Idaho fertility doctor accused in a lawsuit of allegedly secretly using his own sperm to inseminate a patient nearly 4 decades ago says he…

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says it is too dangerous to play on the Snake River, at least for the time being. Some of the highest…

Legislative leaders say Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter might call a special legislative session to address a years-long water battle that has…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for public comments into its highway construction plans for the next six years. The…

School officials in southwestern Idaho have released a video of a school bus driver verbally and physically confronting a 9-year-old student. The…

People gathered at Russ Freeman Park this morning for the reading of the names Idaho servicemen. “Memorial Day is kind of a solemn occasion.…

The city of Preston won approval of a $1,046,577 low-interest loan from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ). The funds will be used…

You’ll be able to get into Zoo Idaho for free Saturday, June 2. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you will get to meet the zoo’s resident animals…

UPDATE 5/30/18 8:55 a.m.: Idaho Transportation Department officials say all DMV services, including drivers licensing, will be open at all county…

An area of low pressure and a cold front arrives Wednesday afternoon with the potential for severe storms containing nickel to quarter sized hail and…

A 28-year-old man died in a single motorcycle crash that occurred around 2:15 a.m. on May 26 at milepost 2 on Fremont Lake Rd/County Road 154/Skyline…

Memorial Day weekend turned out to be dangerous for motorcycle riders. A wreck in Pinedale on Saturday killed a man and sent a woman to the hospital.…

UPDATE 5/29/18: An update on the drinking water ban in Dietrich. There is now a boil order in place for the drinking water after tests came back…

Memorial Day weekend is always pretty busy, and that was no exception for Idaho State Police troopers. ISP says there were a few deadly crashes in…

A terrifying moment this weekend when a plane made an emergency landing on a highway in Utah. This happened on I-15 near Ogden. One Idaho Falls woman…

An area of low pressure and a cold front arrives Wednesday afternoon with the potential for severe storms. Very warm temperatures will take hold…

Saturday, June 2, is ‘Free Fishing” Day in Wyoming, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be on hand at the Rendezvous Park (R…

Tests of emergency warning sirens are planned in Idaho Falls and Jackson this week. In Idaho Falls, Bonneville County Emergency Management will…

A local medical laboratory is opening a second Idaho Falls location. Express Lab will be located in Suite 15B of the Teton Medical Plaza at 2001 S.…

The Center Street underpass will be closed Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will be taking samples of the asphalt and drilling…

Summer activities just got more affordable at FatCats in Rexburg. Starting Tuesday, you can rent bowling shoes, play a game of blowing and play a…

A timely and powerful image emerged on social media Monday — Memorial Day. The Atlanta Braves dedicated a seat in their stadium last year to…

When you hear sirens Wednesday at noon, don’t be alarmed. It is only a test. Bonneville County Emergency Management will be conducting a test…

A 65-year-old Wyoming man who died in a weekend kayaking accident in south-central Montana was a long-time member of the Park County, Wyoming search…

The T-Storm threat moves east for today, so the best chance is for the E. Highlands and into Wyoming. However, the Snake Plain could see a few…

The Shannon Wilker Foundation will be holding a fundraiser in less than two weeks. The organization was founded by her husband, Shane, after Shannon…

The Eagle Rock Pipe Band performed at the Field of Honor Memorial Day program at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls. The Field of Honor, with 1,000 American…

Below are the 2018 Memorial Day events going on in eastern Idaho. Although the list is long, it is not complete. If you have information on an event…

Idaho Falls Police are investigating an accident involving a motorcycle and car on Woodruff Ave around 4:00 p.m. Monday. It happened in front of the…

Mickelsen Construction Inc. crews will begin work on the Siphon Road and Hiline Road intersection at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. The intersection will be…

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division crews will be replacing a water service line at the 1500 block of West Broadway, just east of the intersection…

Cattleman’s Bridge on Spring Gulch Road is closed to all traffic until further notice. Teton County Road & Levee says the closure is due to…

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s sex offender registration laws. But the 134 anonymous sex offenders who brought the…

An Idaho police officer returned to duty after suffering a gunshot wound while responding to a call. The Coeur d’Alene Press reports Officer…

We’ll see more chances for T-Storms today as a low pressure center passes to our south and east. Temperatures will linger near 70 degrees with…

A motorcycle crash in Idaho Falls Sunday night has claimed the life of a 22 year old man. The accident happened at about 10:40 p.m. at the…

One local woman was reunited with her dog after 8 years. She says microchipping is the reason. Amanda Rivers was in Kansas when her car broke down.…

Josh Holt, the man with ties to Pocatello, and his wife Thamy has been released from a Venezuelan jail. In a press release from Utah Senator Orrin…

One man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Pocatello Sunday afternoon. The crash happened near milepost 65 around 3 p.m. on…

UPDATE 5/27/18 5:01 PM: The gas is not shut off but it will take a while to clear the houses of gas. Power in the area is off as a safety precaution.…

Two people on a utility vehicle were killed in Lemhi County Saturday morning. According to Lemhi County Sheriff’s office, seven people were on…

The Idaho Falls community came together today to honor veterans by planting flags all around town. Head over to Freeman Park and you’ll see…

Homeowners are still finding damage from last month’s hail storm. It’s bringing in big business for roofing companies. One company even…

The former Sears building at the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck could be getting a new occupant soon. But it’s not another store –…

UPDATE 11:10 P.M. 5/25/18: The man who barricaded himself into a home Friday night is dead. The man was identified as 38 year old Clayton McClaskey…

UPDATE 5:50 p.m. Idaho State Police reports a 72-year-old Preston man died in a two-vehicle fatality crash westbound SH33 at milepost 50.5, near…

Friday marks the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. With that comes a whole lot of traveling– AAA expects around 41.5 million people to be on…

A gold exploration proposal just north of Yellowstone National Park has suffered a significant setback with a court ruling that says Montana…

Our next storm system is moving through California with ample moisture and unstable air. By Saturday morning, the low will advance into Nevada.…

The seasoned Fisherman’s Breakfast goers know there are several tricks to remember: get there early, get there early, and whatever you do…

Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigators arrested a 44-year-old Twin Falls man Wednesday for alleged Sexual Exploitation of a…

In a mutual decision with the State Board of Education, University of Idaho President Chuck Staben has agreed to stay on the job until June 2019. In…

Citing his experience in municipal management and commercial aviation, the Idaho Falls City Council has approved the appointment of Rick Cloutier as…

Although water supply issues had created some concern, Yellowstone National Park announced that Norris Campground would open on schedule Friday. Park…

The U.S. Census Bureau’s newest population estimates indicate Meridian has the 10th fastest rate of growth in the nation at 4.7 percent in…

Whether you plan an extended vacation or just a day-trip, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging homeowners to double-check…

The city of Rexburg will launch the summer season with a kickoff event at the historic Porter Park Carousel. Rexburg resident Patricia Burton led an…

High pressure will deliver a warm afternoon for Friday, with highs into the lower to mid 80’s. However, another area of low pressure will…

A Burley teenager is being called a medical miracle after several close calls in one night. 16-year-old Wyatt Bruesch’s heart stopped three…

Spring is a time for insects to come out of hiding and that includes bees. After winter, the queens begin building up their colonies, laying hundreds…

Idaho was ranked number 51 in a study conducted by Wallet Hub. They compared 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key areas: Child…

High school athletics are done for the year as the 2017-2018 school year comes to a close. This is also the time of year where some students are…

Earlier this week we told you about gel manicures. We spoke with a dermatologist about how it may increase the risk for skin cancer. Since then, a…

Memorial day marks the beginning of camping and outdoor activities, but before you head out the Bureau of Land Management and Central Fire District…

You might be planning a cookout this memorial day weekend so it’s time to get your grill ready. We stopped by Rush’s Kitchen Supply in…

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. What does summer mean? A lot of swimming. It won’t be too long until families in Eastern…

A ceremony is scheduled Saturday, May 26, at Noon to officially open the annual Field of Honor at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls. It will feature a…

Chubbuck Police are investigating a report of a mountain lion in the area of Chateau Street. Officers notified the Pocatello school district and were…

County officials say a Medicaid expansion proposal has passed the signature threshold needed to get on the November ballot. Ada County Chief Deputy…

Update: 2:40 p.m. Pocatello Police have released a more specific description of a suspect who held up the Kicks 66 convenience store early Thursday.…

The 25-acre Porcupine Landslide, 17 miles from Alpine, Wyoming, is continuing to move. Bridger Teton National Forest officials said the February 28…

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says he is open to changing the state’s gun laws as one of other strategies to prevent violence at schools. The…

We’ll look for drier conditions for Friday and Saturday, with a much lower risk of thunderstorm activity. High Pressure is also delivering a…

Bannock Development announced Thursday that Inergy Solar will move into its incubation building at 850 5th Street in Pocatello. Inergy Solar designs…

Wildlife managers are investigating the shooting of a grizzly bear in northwest Wyoming. Dan Smith of the state Game and Fish Department says the…

UPDATE: 5-24 9:15 A.M. Blackfoot Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a bomb threat at the Blackfoot Community Center Monday night. A…

Volunteers are needed to help decorate local cemeteries for Memorial Day weekend. Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation reports flags will be placed on…