Month: May 2018

Idaho democrats are celebrating the turnout for the primary election. The Idaho Democratic party said there were two to three times more democratic voters than previous elections. They even ran out of ballots at two precincts in Ada county. In the end, Paulette Jordan took the nomination over AJ Balukoff. And for district two in

Idaho Falls Police have arrested Daniel Charboneau, 27, of Idaho Falls after an alleged aggravated assault. Police were called to the 2000 block of Broadway at around 2:45 p.m. When police arrived, the man ran away with a knife in his hand. He was taken into custody about 15 minutes later near the intersection of

Madison School District #321 announced on their Facebook page that Madison High School will be closed on Friday due to a broken water line. There is no changes in the schedule for seniors going to Lagoon. The school district said school will resume as normal on Monday.

A number of critical Idaho National Laboratory projects will be protected under the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, according to Second District Congressman Mike Simpson. The bill passed the full House Appropriations Committee this week. Overall, it provides $44.7 billion for the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of

Grand Teton National Park will close the Gros Ventre Road for up to 5 nights from Tuesday, May 29 through Saturday, June 2. In addition, the road between Gros Ventre Junction and Gros Ventre Campground will be closed from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. The closure may be delayed if rainy or poor

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a 27-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Wednesday night after deputies chased him in a stolen car and then on foot. The incident began around 8:45 p.m. when deputies took a report of a stolen vehicle in the county. Deputies later spotted the vehicle in the area of Boulevard and

We’re locked into the same weather pattern all the way into next week. An area of low pressure will remain over the Great Basin for Friday, with sunshine in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms. Some good news, the thunderstorm risk looks to be a little lower for Saturday and Sunday. Another area of low pressure

A Pocatello man is now the state record holder of the biggest rainbow trout caught and released. David Raisch caught his record fish measuring 30.5 inches in late March and recently submitted it to Idaho Fish and Game’s catch and release records.Raisch was fly fishing in the Snake River when he landed the record rainbow,

Idaho Republican leaders rallied behind a message of unity just days after many of them had faced off in heated and contentious primary contests. Lt. Gov. Brad Little, who won the GOP gubernatorial nomination in Tuesday’s primary, says now is the time for Idaho’s GOP base to come together and support Republican candidates in the

Idaho State Board of Education has extended its search for the next president of Boise State University after interviewing three possible candidates. The board announced Thursday that an interim president will be appointed while officials work to find a new president. Board President Dr. Linda Clark says the board’s decision to extend the search is

Idaho State University officials are warning people to use caution after a second mountain lion was spotted on the Pocatello campus in less than a week. On May 11, Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials tranquilized and relocated a cougar from a trail south of the university. On Wednesday, ISU officials issued a campus-wide

Several federal, state and local firefighting agencies will convene in Driggs Saturday for an Upper Snake Interagency Wildfire Group training exercise. The exercise will help train individuals from each agency about how to partner with interagency partners in various scenarios. They will also practice structure protection, radio communication and firefighting tactics. It will begin at

UPDATE 11:33 a.m.: The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports the road is now open in both directions. WYDOT will continue to monitor the canyon and has called in their Geology team to survey the area. ORIGINAL: Problems are adding up at the site of a mudslide in Hoback Canyon Thursday. The Wyoming Department of Transportation

Kidnapping and sexual abuse survivor Elizabeth Smart will be in Idaho Falls on Thursday, June 14 to share her story. Smart was abducted from her Utah home on June 5, 2002. After being held captive for 9 months, police safely reunited the young teenager with her family on March 12, 2003. Smart has since become

More than 400 groundwater irrigators may be subject to water right curtailment if they don’t comply with a Department of Water Resources order by June 1. The department issued a final notice Thursday to irrigators who have not complied with an order requiring the installation of approved flow meters on groundwater pumps in the Eastern

The Idaho Falls Police department said they mobilized and served 23 warrants in a 7-day period. 13 of them were served on May 8, 2018. IFPD said they are cracking down on those with pending warrants stemming from serious charges like battery and drug trafficking. 12 of the people arrested had felony warrants. Two of

Brigham Young University’s amnesty clause for sexual assault survivors has officially been included in the school’s written sexual misconduct policy. BYU came under fire three years ago for how it handled sexual assault cases after students reported they were investigated for possible honor code violations after reporting their assaults, including alcohol use, drug use or

We’ve been stuck in a pattern of beautiful mornings and afternoon T-Storms and that pattern looks to continue for the next week with a few caveats. First, there is a lot of moisture in place over the next few days, so the T-Storms could even last into the nighttime and early morning hours. Second, the

Madison High School is celebrating some major construction. The school held a groundbreaking Wednesday that will expand in both education and athletics. That major expansion includes a gymnasium, football stadium and sports complex. “We’ve been in the building at the high school now eight years,” said Randy Lords, the assistant superintendent of Madison County School

There’s new management in town. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is welcoming a new supervisor. Mel Bolling has worked for the U.S Forest Service for 24 years. He says he’s excited to be here in Idaho and learn about our area. “My biggest plan right now is to learn as much as I can about the

One local school received a special gift today. Temple View Elementary in Idaho falls was presented a $7,000 check from the Idaho National Lab. The money will go toward the school’s STEM program, that’s science, technology, engineering and math. The INL says it is critical to get students excited about stem to better our future.

NeighborWorks Pocatello has spent the past several months participating in the NeighborhoodLIFT program. The program was funded by Wells Fargo for the purpose of increasing homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income Idaho residents. Wednesday Wells Fargo presented a $15,000 check to NeighborWorks for their effort to create more houses in Pocatello in celebration of

Idaho Falls Police report a semi-truck was damaged after it attempted to clear the D Street underpass. The underpass was clearly marked for 12 foot high trucks. Idaho Falls police report this semi was too tall to clear the underpass. The westbound lane of Birch Street is blocked.

A hydraulic engineer and civil engineer from the Walla Walla District Headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was deployed to Jefferson County Wednesday. Emergency managers in Rigby requested help with emergency levee repairs. High flow conditions are eroding a segment of the Heise-Roberts levee system, about 3.7 miles downstream from the U.S. 20

A Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela is pleading for Americans’ help getting out of a Caracas jail where he has been held for two years without trial. In two short videos shot on a cellphone and posted Wednesday on his Facebook page, Joshua Holt said his life was threatened during a disturbance by inmates who

Jefferson County Commissioners have declared an emergency because a levee near Lorenzo was damaged by persistent high flows on the Snake River. The declaration enables the county to assist Flood Control District No. 1 in protecting the levee from further damage and potential breach.“The damage to the levee is significant and could lead to flooding

Though we’ll enjoy nice temperatures over the next few days, another low pressure center will move into the region over the next few days. With surface heating from the sun plus the moisture from the low pressure center, we’ll have a chance for afternoon T-Storms for the next week. Expect small hail, gusty winds, and

UPDATE 5/16/18: The Idaho Falls Chukars need your help to advance in the 2018 Logomania contest. The Chukars are one round from the finals and need your help Thursday. You can vote more than once, so make sure you keep voting all day. The Idaho Falls Chukars will be giving away a prize on Monday

Idaho State Police arrested three individuals for drug trafficking during a traffic stop on I-86 near Chubbuck around 8:43 a.m. Wednesday ISP reports Randy D. Holt, 23, of Ralston, Nebraska was driving a 2018 Chevrolet sedan. Holt and his passengers, Ramaro P. Jackson, 22, and Austin F. Essensohn, 22, both of Omaha, Nebraska were arrested

Yellowstone National Park has won approval to implement a quarantine program for bison. The study focused on the use of quarantine as a means of identifying brucellosis-free Yellowstone bison. The quarantine program is aimed at augmenting or establishing new conservation and cultural herds of plains bison. It would also enhance cultural and nutritional opportunities for

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: A St. Anthony man was taken to the hospital from an accident on U.S. 20 Wednesday morning. Idaho State Police said Tristian J. Rawson, 20, hit the back end of a semi hauling two trailers. Police said the semi just entered the highway from E 200 North and was getting up speed

UPDATE 12:54 p.m.: The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports US 189 from Daniel Junction to Jackson is open to all traffic in both directions. UPDATE 11:41 a.m.: The Wyoming Department of Transportation estimates a mudslide closure of U.S. 189 should be cleared sometime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY: A mudslide has

Two write-in candidates battled it out for the Republican nomination for Bannock County Clerk Tuesday. Jason Dixon won the day with a 522 to 408 win over Max Shaffer. The situation came about when popular County Clerk Rob Poleki decided at the last minute not to seek re-election. Poleki’s decision came after the deadline to

Lt. Gov. Brad Little has won the hotly contested GOP primary in the race to replace Idaho Republican Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. Little secured the nomination Tuesday against top opponents U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador and Boise businessman Tommy Ahlquist. The gubernatorial seat became a top political race when Otter announced he wouldn’t seek a fourth

UPDATE 5/16/18/ 9:55 a.m. The Chubbuck Police Department reports Nicole Garret was located by investigators on Wednesday and is safe. Chubbuck police thanks the Bannock and Franklin County Sheriff’s Departments along with the US Marshals for their assistance. ORIGINAL: The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for your help locating a 16-year-old runaway. Nicole Garrett was

Idaho’s Outfitters and Guides Association is expecting a big whitewater season this summer. Snowpack ranging from 105 percent of normal in the Salmon River and Middle Fork basins to 120-145 percent of normal in the Clearwater and Panhandle basins foretells season-long flows, according to outfitters. “Some areas in the Upper Snake River are still accumulating

A Utah man was given two concurrent life sentences without the possibility of parole for killing a woman and stabbing another during a knife attack at a Wyoming hotel. The Rock Springs Rocket-Miner reports 20-year-old Bradley Fairbourn was sentenced Tuesday after he was found guilty in February of first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder. Fairbourn

A number of local issues were settled across eastern Idaho Tuesday. POWER COUNTY…Rockland School Levy In Power County, the Rockland School District was seeking a $210,000, two-year supplemental levy. The measure required a two-thirds, super-majority for approval. The issue was approved by an 83 percent margin, 103 to 21. CUSTER COUNTY JAIL In Custer County,

A number of incumbents were ousted in upper valley primary elections Tuesday. In the District 30A House Seat in Bonneville County, incumbent Jeff Thompson was defeated in the Republican primary by Gary Marshall, 3,269 to 2,205. In Bingham County’s District 31B House race, incumbent Julie VanOrden was defeated by Republican challenger Julianne Young in a

Former state Rep. Paulette Jordan has won the Democratic primary for Idaho governor. She is the first woman to become the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Idaho. If she wins the general election, Jordan would not only be the first woman to serve as Idaho governor, but also the first Native American woman to serve in

Though we’ll enjoy nice temperatures over the next few days, a few different low pressure centers will move into the region over the next few days. With surface heating from the sun plus the moisture from the low pressure centers, we’ll have a chance for afternoon T-Storms for the next week. Expect small hail, gusty

UPDATE: Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra will battle Democrat Cindy Wilson in the upcoming November general election. Ybarra and Wilson became the top political nominees for the schools chief position after winning Tuesday’s primary against their respective challengers. Ybarra is seeking to secure a second term in the four-year spot. Ybarra spent 17

The Latest on the Idaho primary: 12:01 a.m. Lt. Gov. Brad Little has won the hotly contested GOP primary in the race to replace Idaho Republican Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. Little secured the nomination Tuesday against top opponents U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador and Boise businessman Tommy Ahlquist. The gubernatorial seat became a top political race

A large crowd was on hand at the Bonneville County Courthouse Tuesday night as the Idaho Falls Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps opened a National Peace Officer Memorial candlelight vigil. The day is set aside to honor law enforcement heroes who have lost their lives in service to their communities. The ceremony included a

You can view the latest election results HERE.

Do you love Elvis Presley music? You don’t want to miss Bonneville High School Players’ performance of All Shook Up this Wednesday through Friday. This musical features 26 Elvis songs including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Don’t Be Cruel” and “C’mon Everybody.” It takes place in 1955 in a square little town in a square little

The Pocatello Police Department has released the name of a man who was shot and killed during an incident Friday night. Blackfoot Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of South Broadway Street where a 24-year-old man was holding a 20-year-old woman against her will around 10:45 p.m. Friday. Officers report

This weeks Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the week comes from the Bonneville Bee’s. Coach Dennie Edwards tells Sportsline says her best pitching came from the district tournament. Annie Elliot threw 19 innings over three games, giving up 9 runs, but only 3 of those are earned. She had an ERA of 0.78 in

Big things are coming to our area that could positively impact not only our region but the nation. A new advanced NuScale Power reactor is being tested near the Idaho National Laboratory site. The experts say this will bring thousands of jobs and have a great economic impact. The NuScale reactor being built near the

With a low pressure center spinning over the Intermountain West, expect the possibility of T-Storms every afternoon for the next several days. Highs will be into the lower to mid 70’s in the Snake River Plain. By later this week and into the weekend, we’ll see showers/t-storms as a second low off the California coast

Idaho Falls Police reports two individuals were arrested Tuesday around 9:00 a.m. on the 500 block of Moonlite Drive after officers responded to a report of a person violating a contact order. Officers found 32-year-old Aaron Freer and 30-year-old Jennifer Schmitt in possession of a significant amount of stolen property and heroin and paraphernalia. Freer

Prosecutors have filed charges of mischief, burglary and other crimes against a southern Utah man accused of breaking into a Mormon temple in St. George over the weekend. The Spectrum reports the man broke a window and entered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple around 5 a.m. Saturday. Police say in court

Despite the efforts of the Wyoming Department of Transportation and other agencies, the number of blow-over crashes involving light and high-profile vehicles has increased on Interstates 25 and 80 over the last four years. According to WYDOT, in 2013, between mile markers 0 and 120.817 on I-25, Wyoming saw 11 blow-over crashes. In 2017, there

Authorities have recovered the body of a Boise man after his small plane crashed in the Boise National Forest. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 34-year-old Nolan W. Smith was found Monday after his Cessna 182 went missing Sunday. The Idaho Transportation Department says Smith took off from the Boise Airport on

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance photos of two persons wanted for questioning. They’re being sought in reference to a home burglary in the Menan area of Madison County Monday. Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the two should contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (208) 372-5000.

With a low pressure center spinning over the Intermountain West, expect the possibility of T-Storms every afternoon for the next several days. Highs will be into the lower to mid 70’s in the Snake River Plain. By later this week and into the weekend, we’ll see showers/t-storms as a second low off the California coast

The Snake River Panthers claimed the final spot in the 3A State Tournament bracket with a 10 to 5 victory over the Sugar Salem Diggers. They will face Homedale at Bonneville High School at 11:00 A.M. The Diggers outhit the Panters 19 to 15, but made the most of their hits. Anna Larsen pitched a

Bannock County voters will find a new way to cast their ballot Tuesday. New ExpressVote machines will be available at each polling place. The machine uses a touch screen which marks voter choices on a card so voters can review their choices. “It is not a tabulator, and it is not documenting name or address

The Idaho Falls Fire Department revealed an app that could save lives. PulsePoint notifies everyday citizens when a cardiac arrest is nearby so they can get CPR started until help arrives. The goal of the app is to decrease the amount of time between when someone goes into cardiac arrest and when CPR gets started.

There are few things you need to know if you’re heading to the polls tomorrow. If you have not registered to vote in Idaho, you will need a photo ID, i.e. a driver license, government-issued ID card or US passport. If you don’t have a photo ID, you will have to sign a personal identification

UPDATE 5/14/18 4:15 p.m. The search continues for a 23-year-old female who reportedly slipped on driftwood and fell into the Snake River late Wednesday night. Police say they have not found any evidence of the woman or any witnesses to the incident. Other than the reporting party who told police that the woman fell in

Pocatello Police were called to the scene of a disturbance at 2nd Avenue and Putnam at around 10:30 a.m. Monday. It was originally reported as a shooting incident, but police said they could not verify any evidence of gunshots. Police are continuing to investigate.

The Idaho Scam Jam alliance is hosting an information session on how to avoid becoming a victim of a scam. They cover topics on how to avoid phone scams, mail fraud and how to prevent financial and investment fraud. There is still time to register for the Idaho Falls free conference by calling 1-877-926-8300. The

Idaho voters will narrow the candidates in each primary race Tuesday after being subjected to lengthy and expensive campaigning efforts that have taken a negative turn. The GOP primary is often considered the most competitive leg of the election season because Republican candidates rarely face a strong Democratic challenge in November. The top races are

With a low pressure center spinning over the Intermountain West, expect the possibility of T-Storms every afternoon for the next week. Highs will be into the lower to mid 70’s in the Snake River Plain. By later this week and into the weekend, we’ll see rain showers, as a second low off the California coast

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash at Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday. When deputies arrived, they found the car had come very close to the building. Deputy Knudsen says that she was trying to merge into the northbound lanes and ended up hitting another vehicle in that lane, she overcorrected and went

The Attorney Generals’ office says a recent statewide publication mailed to voters statewide is exempt from Idaho’s campaign disclosure laws because it qualifies as a newspaper. However, Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane ruled Monday that the publication -called The Idahoan – may not be exempt from federal campaign finance law because the publication is affiliated

Idaho’s Civil Air Patrol and other organizations are searching for a small plane that went missing on its way from Boise to McCall. The Idaho Transportation Department says the four-seat Cessna 182 went missing sometime after leaving Boise at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The pilot, whose name has not been released, did not file a

UPDATE 5/14/18 11:00 a.m.: Fall River Electric crews have been able to reroute power to much of the previously planned outage area. As of 11 a.m., about 250 customers in the Burton and Plano areas are primarily affected. Fall River Electric officials said all other areas may not be affected. ORIGINAL: Fall River Electric is

Hear from Bannock County commissioner candidate Craig Cooper, who previously served as both a county commissioner and Pocatello city councilman. Cooper is running against Terrel Tovey and Maicie Bullock.

Meet the candidates vying for Bannock County commissioner. Terrel Tovey is running for re-election to the commission for commissioner seat 3. He is running against Maicie Bullock and Craig Cooper. KIDK sat down with him in a one-on-one before primary voting on Tuesday.

The world’s largest active geyser has erupted again in Yellowstone National Park. The U.S. Geological Survey says the Steamboat Geyser erupted early Sunday, its fifth eruption this year. The agency says in a series of tweets there’s no indication of any volcanic activity in the park and most geysers are intermittent. But it says the

Update: The driver of the ATV, who was killed in the crash, has now been identified as Matthew R. Steele, 40, of Idaho Falls. Original Story: An ATV rider was killed in an accident on Table Rock Road in the Kelly Canyon area at around 8:35 p.m. Saturday. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said an

With a low pressure center spinning over the Intermountain West, expect the possibility of T-Storms every afternoon for the next week. The threat is fairly minimal for today, as best chance for showers will be in the Southern Highlands. However over the next several days, that threat will return for the Snake River Plain. Today:

It’s graduation season. One Rigby woman overcame a huge obstacle to be able to walk across the stage. Valerie Goodwin decided to go back to school so she enrolled at Stevens-Henager College. “It was a journey of rediscovery and reflection. And it was a mixture of things and I was glad that I took it

A man suffered some sort of a diabetic reaction while driving and hitting a utility pole. The Bannock County Sheriff’s office says they received a call around 10:30 Saturday night on Hawthorne road just north of Chubbuck. The sheriff’s office says the elderly man suffered some sort of diabetic reaction, which caused him to lose

Moms in town were able to get brunch at some of our local restaurants. Diablas Kitchen had a special mother’s day brunch. Moms enjoyed food and live music from Craig Green. And Keefer’s Island also had a Mother’s Day Brunch. Moms could come and enjoy a buffet style brunch with their families. The restaurant usually

With fire season just around the corner, federal, state and local fire agencies joined together for training in Pocatello. They are all part of the Gateway Interagency Fire Front. Today’s goal was not only to train, but also to get to know one another. “We can all work together at getting our communication solid so

A new burger joint is now open in Preston. Wendy’s held its ribbon cutting on Friday to officially welcome in the new restaurant. Wendy’s is located on State Street in the location of the old Polar Bear restaurant, which was a staple in the community and was in business for 50 years. The Polar Bear

The Rocky Mountain Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse Club held a carriage competition in Bannock County on Saturday. About 40 horses were registered and participants came from all over, including some from California. For the carriage competition, women had to look the part of the 1900s so their outfits had to include things like hats,

The rain hasn’t deterred runners this weekend. Early Saturday morning, racers made their way out to Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls for the 4th Annual “Hustle for Mental Health” 5K. Rehabilitative Health put on this race to help raise awareness of “Suicide prevention, awareness, and resources.” Last year, the group raised more than $8,300

Teton County, Wyoming officials are looking for public comment as they plan improvements to Stateline Road in Teton Valley. County Public Works personnel are currently surveying and working on designs for reconstruction of Stateline Road between 5000 North and 6000 North and the South Leigh Creek and Hog Canal Bridges. The South Leigh Creek bridge

Residents in the Island Park area are opposing potential fencing and wildlife crossings along the Highway 20 corridor towards the Montana border. The Island Park area is one of the most active wildlife areas around. But the active animals lead to wildlife-vehicle accidents, the second leading type of vehicle accident in the area. The Idaho

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement after a man breaks into and vandalizes the St. George, Utah Temple. From LDS Church spokesman Eric Hawkins Saturday morning, May 12: “At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning (Saturday), an individual broke a window and entered the St. George Temple. He then proceeded

A man was shot and killed by police after stabbing a hostage in Blackfoot Friday night. Blackfoot Police said officers were called to the 1200 block of South Broadway at around 10:45 p.m. Friday. A 24-year-old male suspect was holding a 20-year-old woman against her will with a knife. The man refused to comply with

Seventeen-year-old Marcos Gil will forever be remembered as a hero. Gil died about two weeks ago after he jumped into the Portneuf River and saved his girlfriend from drowning. Friday night, friends and family came together to honor Marcos and his sacrifice. BBQ, baseball and favorite memories – that’s how friends and family spent the

H.S. BASEBALL 4A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKFOOT – 0IDAHO FALLS – 10 3A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENT MARSH VALLEY – 18SNAKE RIVER – 3 3A STATE PLAY-IN SOUTH FREMONT – 13FILER – 2 2A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENT SODA SPRINGS – 2CHALLIS-MACKAY – 12 GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL 5A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENT HIGHLAND – 5BONNEVILE – 3

Leading up to the primary election, a campaign mailer aims to smear a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Idaho by claiming he’s a foreign agent and has other agents funneling cash into his campaign. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports the mailer went out to voters Thursday statewide. The mailer was sent out by the PAC

As Mother’s Day approaches this weekend, it’s a time to show appreciation to the special women in our lives. Visiting Angels Eastern Idaho took time Friday to surprise some deserving moms with the “royal treatment.” “Today was really about surprise and delight for a few very special seniors that we provide care and compassion for,”

44 people turned out for Public Safety Testing at Idaho State University’s Idaho Falls campus University Place Friday. The testing was one of the first steps for people interested in applying for positions with the Idaho Falls Police Department. The department said it is in the process of hiring both new, or probationary, police officers

This week’s education and political headlines: Big-money race, small-change race. Since January, Idaho’s gubernatorial candidates have racked up more than $6.6 million in the runup to Tuesday’s primaries. By contrast, candidates for state superintendent have raised $45,392 — or $1 for every $145.90 in the governor’s race. More HERE. Among the oddities: incumbent state superintendent

A longtime Idaho State Police employee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. ISP reports Gina Webster spent the last 34 years as an ISP family member working as a dispatcher, supervisor and office specialist. “Gina you will be missed and will be remembered,” ISP tweeted on Thursday.

A woman driver in her 50’s and believed to be from the Rexburg area was hospitalized shortly after 3 p.m. Friday after a crash on the middle Highway 20 exit in Rexburg.Rexburg Police said the woman apparently made a left turn off Main Street in a Camaro with 8B plates. The car went across the

The Idaho State Tax Commission is tightening its internal procedures after a sophisticated e-mail phishing attack compromised an employee’s e-mail account Wednesday. The Tax Commission says it neutralized the threat within an hour of the incident. Information from 36 taxpayers was in the employee’s e-mail and they are being notified that their information may have

A mountain lion was safely removed from Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus Friday around 10:30 a.m. The mountain lion was reported in a tree along the Red Hill Trail behind Mountain View Cemetery. Idaho State University Public Safety established a perimeter for the safety of the campus while the Pocatello Police Department and Idaho Department

We’ll have an area of low pressure overhead this weekend with scattered rain and mountain snow showers. Temps will be into the mid to upper 50’s for valley daytime highs. Nicer weather for the approaching workweek. Saturday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation

The National Park Service is discontinuing a joint pass that allowed visitors to enter both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks on a single admission fee. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports the $50 weekly pass that covered admission to both parks in Wyoming will no longer be offered starting in June. Yellowstone spokeswoman Linda Veress

Weeks after Robert Crosland went viral, some Preston parents want Crosland back in the classroom. These parents showed up at a recent school board meeting to urge trustees to reinstate Crosland, who is on administrative leave after feeding an ill puppy to a snapping turtle. “This teacher has influenced everyone in this room,” said parent

Wyoming has cut back slightly on its proposal for hunting grizzly bears in the state, reducing the number of female grizzly bears that can be hunted from two to one but still allowing for 10 male bears to be taken. Chief Game Warden Brian Nesvik says the decision to cut back on the number of

All mothers will get into Yellowstone Bear World for free this Mother’s Day weekend. Bear World officials said this is their way of saying a special thank you to all the mothers out there. On May 12 and May 13, all mothers will receive free admission with any paid admission to Yellowstone Bear World. No