Month: June 2018

Today was the grand opening of Blackfoot’s new farmer’s market. The market is downtown on Broadway St., in between Bridge St. and Pacific St. There are all sorts of goods from arts and crafts to food vendors. There’s even some entertainment happening. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday during the

Idaho Fish & Game Conservation Officers and law enforcement officers are still looking for an injured grizzly bear. They responded to reports of an injured bear on Friday in the West Camas Creek drainage near Kilgore. Attempts to locate the bear Friday were unsuccessful and resumed early Saturday morning. Wildlife officials placed several traps in

If you’re looking for some Fourth of July fun before Wednesday, Blackfoot has got you covered. The city’s celebrations started today with swimming, vendors, fishing, even a petting zoo, all located at Jensen Grove. “It kind of starts that weekend off of getting ready for the Fourth,” said Richard Johnson, a Celebrate Blackfoot volunteer. “You

A fire causes $20,000 in damages to a mobile home in Idaho Falls.June 29 the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 5350 W. Broadway for a report of a structure fire around 10 p.m. Upon arrival to the single-wide mobile home, firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the front door and the eaves, with

An Idaho Falls man paralyzed from the neck down more than 20 years ago set a goal for himself to run the Iron Man course in Kona, Hawaii. On June 22nd, Rod Hutchins started running the Iron Man course to complete his goal. It was a goal Rod had set 24 years ago while he

The 2018 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship is held on Pickwick Lake, Alabama. And once again, Idaho has a team in the tournament. Junior Eyston Kunz and Senior Kyle Nicholson are students at Mountain View High School in Meridian. They are the only team from Idaho and representing the state in the

Friday night was night two of the Idaho Republican Party Convention in Pocatello. It was a packed house inside Holt Arena as every table filled up for the sold out dinner to hear Lt. Colonel Oliver North. North spoke about the growth in membership of the NRA and about how he hopes to double that

Three Idaho medical professionals are among those swept up in a national health care fraud “takedown.” U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis said three defendants have been charged for their roles in three separate fraud schemes involving controlled substances. Benjamin Hurley, 37, of Rigby is a pharmacist. Hurley pleaded not guilty Tuesday to an indictment

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The largest ever health care fraud bust was announced this week by the U.S. Department of Justice and Health and Human Services. It involves 601 charged defendants across 58 federal districts, including 165 medical professionals. They are charged for their alleged participation in health care fraud schemes involving more than 2 billion dollars in false

Junior Eyston Kunz and Senior Kyle Nicholson are from Mountain View High School in Meridian and representing Idaho in the 2018 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship on Pickwick Lake, Alabama.

The Rexburg City Council declared July to be “National Parks Month,” which means the city’s Parks and Recreation Department will host an activity each week in a different park during the month of July. On July 5, the community is invited to play Pickleball at the Nature Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on

An Idaho state representative is being criticized for what critics say was a threatening social media message directed at young students protesting the state GOP convention. Priscilla Giddings, a combat veteran and U.S. Air Force Reserves pilot, posted a photo of herself standing with three protesters on Facebook Friday. The protesters were holding signs advocating

The Idaho Transportation Department is looking for public comments on several key projects that are currently scheduled to get underway in eastern Idaho over the next few years. The projects are scheduled to start in 2019 and go through 2025. They include: Northgate Interchange. The interchange is a unique public-private partnership between the cities of

The Latest on a series of wildfires burning throughout Utah: 12:10 p.m. Federal fire officials say an abandoned campfire sparked a wildland blaze in southwest Utah that has burned more than 11 square miles of national forest. Firefighters were making progress Friday on than a half-dozen wildfires in Utah in hot, windy conditions. The southern

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports these two horses were running loose on the Salem Highway in Madison County Friday. Deputies were able to get both horses safely corralled. If they are yours or if you know who they belong to, call the sheriff’s office (208)-372-5000.

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is ending its provider agreement with the Idaho Doctors’ Hospital in Blackfoot effective July 20. According to the hospital, the Centers issued a new interpretation of what defines a hospital to include average length of stay and average daily census. In April, the centers decided that IDH

After 24 years in the Idaho judiciary, Justice Joel D. Horton announced Friday he will retire from the Idaho Supreme Court at the end of the year. A University of Idaho law school graduate, Horton practiced in both the public and private sector in Lewiston, Twin Falls, and Boise. He became an Ada County Magistrate

Some people in the Terreton area have reported hearing explosions this week. To long-time residents, however, the experience may not be new. One of the Idaho National Laboratory’s national security missions involves an area known as the National Security Test Range (NSTR). The range supports a variety of full-scale testing for the Department of Energy,

The Idaho Falls City Council voted unanimously to appoint Bear Prairie as the new General Manager of Idaho Falls Power during Thursday night’s city council meeting. Prairie has worked for Idaho Falls Power since 2010 where he has served as the Assistant General Manager. “I am excited for the opportunity to work with City leadership

An environmental group is challenging one of the largest-ever projects to remove juniper trees that federal officials say will protect habitat for imperiled sage grouse and also benefit cattle ranchers in southwestern Idaho. Western Watersheds Project in an administrative appeal filed Thursday contends the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s project benefits mainly cattle and sheep

An area of low pressure is moving through the region today, so we’ll see dropping highs, into the 70’s through the weekend. Scattered thundershowers are possible along with gusty winds. The thunderstorm threat will be minor for most of Southern and Southeastern Idaho. The best chances at thunderstorms will be areas close to the Montana

Idaho Falls High School has a new Track and Field coach and program director. Kelcee Christensen has six years of experience as a track and field coach, including two years as an assistant coach at Idaho Falls High School. Christensen is from the area and attended Skyline High School. She has expertise in sprints, relays

Major construction continues around Idaho Falls and Ammon, and it’s causing some headaches for drivers. Take a drive down Lincoln Rd. in between Ammon Rd. and Hitt Rd. and it’s not pleasant. The construction is causing drivers to use alternate routes, which means other roads are more crowded. Businesses along Woodruff Avenue have noticed the

This summer, 74 rookie rappellers are fighting fires by sliding down a rope from a helicopter and attacking the flames on the ground. They’re often time the first responders to wildfires. All of the rappellers from everywhere in the nation are trained in Salmon, Idaho. The Salmon Airbase is the home of the ‘National Rappel

The Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) said E. coli bacteria were found in the Hagerman Rest Area water supply, which is south of Hagerman on U.S. 30. ITD found the bacteria during routine quarterly testing. The rest area will remain open, but drinking fountains are shut off while ITD works with the Idaho Department of

Some changes could be coming to the city of Pocatello’s public access television channel. Over the past few months, the city council has been in budget discussion for 2019. Part of that is looking at where the city can efficiently save money – and one are they felt needed a closer look was the video

Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University is usually home to Bengal’s athletics, but for the next three days, it’s the home of the Idaho Republican Party. The event is expected to be a huge draw in a community that had, in the past, voted on the Democratic side. The event is really

Here’s what it looked like back in February: And here it is today:They took down a barn in the back and are getting started on putting two theaters there. They say things are happening fast and coming together. “Now everybody else can see the vision I saw which is fun. People are coming in and

The Blackfoot Fire Department wants to keep you out of the hospital. They have a new set of graduates for their Community Paramedic program. The Community Paramedic program started in Ada County and made it’s way to Blackfoot. “It has some goals. They want to try and keep people out of the 9-1-1 system and

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is getting closer to create it’s first internal medicine residency. Thursday, the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in Meridian granted the hospital half a million dollars to help build the program. The $500,000 is to help offset the cost of starting the hospital’s first internal medical residency program. “Idaho currently

A new butterfly Haven is coming to the area. A family in Pingree is getting ready to open up shop soon. The Butterfly Haven will have a gift shop along with the butterfly greenhouses. It will be home to 400 butterflies – all species native to Idaho. “It’s something that I’ve had in my mind

A Boise man authorities say poached a sturgeon from the Snake River below Swan Falls Dam has been cited. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game in a news release Thursday says 32-year-old Michael Melton received the citation on June 17 after conservation officers found Melton with a 2-foot sturgeon at a Meridian residence. Authorities

U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced a 59-year-old known by four different names pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud. Pursuant to a written plea agreement filed with the court, Rick Guyon, also known as Richard Guyon, also known as Rick Garrison, also known as Mark Thomas pleaded guilty to count five of

The popular Mount Washburn trails from Dunraven Pass and Chittenden Road in Yellowstone National Park will be closed for the rest of the summer season because of construction work. The National Park Service says the trails and trailhead parking lot located north of Canyon Junction will close sometime around the beginning of July. A firm

A 21-year-old Rexburg woman will serve up to 15 years in prison for killing two adults and a child in a drunken driving crash last year. The Times-News reports Shentasha Bybee received a unified sentence of 15 years, with five years fixed and 10 years indeterminate, on Monday. She pleaded guilty in April to two

A preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board has not found any obvious cause for the fatal glider crash that killed two people earlier this month in Grand Teton National Park. The crash on June 9 killed 65-year-old pilot Kristine Ciesinski, of Victor, Idaho, and 65-year-old passenger David Ross, of Salt Lake City. The

There will be approximately 16,000 fireworks displays around the United States on the 4th of July, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. And, the association says the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls will be among the top five shows in the country. The Celebration is in its 26th year and is considered one of

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says a trooper shot and killed a dog that attacked while the trooper was arresting an uncooperative woman during a crash investigation. The patrol says the incident occurred Sunday afternoon on U.S. 20/26 near Casper while the trooper was investigating a single-vehicle accident. The patrol says the trooper placed the woman

Fort Hall Fire Chief Brian Briggs reports a controlled burn got out of control and threatened a couple of homes Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a report of a grass fire on Reservation Road west of Rio Vista Road around 1:35 p.m. Officials said the fire spread throughout two acres and threatened four residential homes.

An area of low pressure is moving through the region for the rest of the workweek. We’ll see dropping highs, into the 70’s for the weekend. Scattered thundershowers are possible along with gusty winds. The thunderstorm threat will be minor for most of Southern and Southeastern Idaho. The best chances at thunderstorms will be areas

Idaho Falls man Rod Hutchins has returned home from Kona, Hawaii. 25 years ago he set a goal to run the Iron Man course in his own race at his own pace. 25 years later that goal started to become a reality. Rod arrived in Hawaii June 19th, 2018 to prepare for his race mentally.

Today is Wednesday, June 27th. To most, it’s just another day in the summer heat, but at Southeastern Idaho Public Health, and medical centers around the country, the day means a whole lot more. The 27th of June marks National HIV Testing Day. A day when health clinics all around the country take some time

Downtown Idaho Falls will soon be home to receptions, weddings, retirement parties, and other events thanks to a brand new event center. The new event space, called The Dec, will be an open space for people to enjoy. “It’s gonna be just one big open space,” said owner Jake Durtschi. “We have a fire place

Idaho Department of Fish and Game said they can confirm one of the reported mountain lion sightings in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas. IDFG said they acknowledge and understand the heightened concern that the public has with the frequency of these reports. Of the eight reports that have come in since the middle of May,

The Idaho Falls Police Department released the names of those involved in an officer involved shooting on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. The two officers involved at the time of the shooting were Sergeant Patrick McKenna and Officer Earl Laughter. McKenna was near Officer Laughter when Laughter fired his gun. Idaho Falls Police Chief, Bryce Johnson

Pocatello City Hall is usually home to City Council meetings, public information and other assorted communities tasks. Today was a little different. A “roast” of sorts was held to honor Major Jim Peterson, Deputy Chief of the Pocatello Police Department, who retired today. Peterson served 33 years in Pocatello, breaking up bar fights, joking with

New members of Bonneville County’s Search and Rescue got quite the training yesterday. They had to rappel off of the lava walls at the Ririe Reservoir. There was some preparation before volunteers did the rappelling training. “We do a lot of this in-house at our facility in Idaho Falls where it’s just over a small

The popular meat delivery service, Zaycon Fresh closed for business this week, which has outraged many people. The company based out of Spokane, Washington announced June 25 that it was “suspending business operations.” Many customers say that the company, which famous for selling its meat right out the back of their trucks, gave them little

Early statewide results on tests were released this past week, how did Idahoan students measure up? Scores show growth in students performance in the ISAT, which is given to grades 3rd through 8th and 10th, but a dip in SAT scores, which is the college entrance exam. “The ISAT number’s improved in nearly every grade

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a 27-year-old inmate passed away at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Taylor J. Ketlinski of Nampa was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on charges relating to a disturbance in Idaho Falls Monday night. He was booked by the Idaho Falls Police Department for Misdemeanor charges of Disturbing the Peace, Resisting

UPDATE 6/27/18: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who succumbed to his injuries after he fell off the roof he was working to repair. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Salvador Hidalga of Boise, ID. Deputies are still investigating the incident. ORIGINAL: A man succumbed to his injuries

Independence Day will be here before you know it, and Rexburg Mayor Jerry L. Merrill wants to remind residents about firework laws. If you have aerial fireworks, a permit from the Rexburg/Madison County Fire Department is required before launching any firework that goes more than 15 feet up in the sky. This permit requires proof

A U.S. Army Soldier from American Falls has returned to the area to share his experiences with the community and create awareness of Army career opportunities. SPC Darin Blair has been in the Army for two years and currently serves as a 91D Generator Equipment Repair with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC.

Idaho Falls Rocks & Shelley Rocks teamed up with the Snake River Animal Shelter for a community-wide scavenger hunt at the Snake River Animal Shelter on Saturday. Anyone can participate in the scavenger hunt for fun, but if you do not pre-register, you can not qualify for prizes. You can register at the Snake River

This year’s TEDxJacksonHole is themed “Metamorphosis.” The TEDxJacksonHole organizing committee is looking for volunteers who would like to be involved in this year’s event. Volunteer opportunities include speaker coaching, providing lodging for speakers, social media and sponsorships. If interested, email tedxjacksonhole@gmail.com with a short description of your interest, experience and goals. The fall event will

An area of low pressure is moving through the region for the rest of the workweek. We’ll see dropping highs, into the 70’s for the weekend. Scattered thundershowers along with gusty winds. The thunderstorm threat will be minor for most of Southern and Southeastern Idaho. The best chances at thunderstorms will be areas close to

Idaho will receive nearly $36.1 million from the federal government to compensate the state for non-taxable federal land. Wyoming will receive $31.7 million. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Wednesday the payments are being made under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program. The department says the nearly $553 million in PILT payments

Wyoming will receive $31.7 million in federal payments to compensate the state for non-taxable federal lands. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Wednesday the payments being made under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program. The department says the nearly $553 million in PILT payments awarded nationwide this year is the largest amount

Idaho Fish and Game officials will be trapping grizzly bears for research in the Upper Snake Region until the end of August. This research is part of on-going efforts required by the 2016 Conservation Strategy for the Grizzly Bear in the Yellowstone Ecosystem to monitor grizzly bears. When trapping operations are being conducted, the area

A court has ruled that a federal agency’s justifications for killing coyotes and mountain lions and other predators in Idaho to protect livestock and other wildlife such as elk violates environmental laws because they lack a scientific review. U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill in a decision Friday says the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s

An Idaho Falls Police Officer will be signing off one final time Wednesday. Mark Goodman will be heading into retirement after 23 years of service. The IFPD will lose a total of 4 long-time veterans of the police force in the next few weeks as they sign off and enter their well-deserved status of “retired

Flashing his trademark smile and touting a patched-up relationship with the president, Mitt Romney rolled through the Republican primary in his adopted Utah on Tuesday and took another step in his political comeback that would have him assume the Senate seat of retiring Orrin Hatch. President Donald Trump congratulated Romney on the landslide victory, tweeting

The National Park Service is taking public comments on a proposal to replace the bridge over the Lewis River in Yellowstone National Park. The new bridge would be located directly east of the existing bridge on the park’s South Entrance Road between the South Entrance and Grant Village. The South Entrance Road would remain open

UPDATE: 9:30 p.m. Idaho Falls Police have arrested 36-year-old Craig Blankenship for Tuesday’s Robbery at an Idaho Falls Bank of Commerce, he is being charged with Felony Robbery. UPDATE 6:20 p.m. Idaho Falls Police believe they have located and detained the suspect of the bank robbery. Idaho Falls Police received a tip from the public

With another cold front arriving on Thursday, we’ll see a HOT day for today before the cold front passes. Look for highs in the Snake River Plain 85° to 90° for Wednesday afternoon. Thursday, temps will drop into the 70’s for highs with scattered afternoon thundershowers. Wednesday: Highs in the mid to upper 80’s and

The United States does not have enough truck drivers. The director at SAGE Truck Driving School in Blackfoot told KIDK Eyewitness News 3 anchor Todd Kunz there are currently 63,000 open truck driver jobs in the U.S. alone. Jorgensen said there are two reasons for the shortage. “The biggest challenge right now is, that those

UPDATE 6/26/18: The search for 14-year-old Justin Keith Grass continued Monday. The Utah teenager has been missing since Sunday when he was swimming near the old Teton Dam site Sunday with two other boys and disappeared. Due to the lack of cell phone service in the area, it took awhile for the people he was

The City of Idaho Falls is asking the public to give back this Fourth of July. The city is joining the Interfaith Community Service Project for a third year. They ask the community to donate items such as canned goods, non-perishable foods, clothing, bedding and cleaning supplies. City officials and members of the Interfaith Community

During the summer months, dry conditions often kill brush plants, making fires easier to start and spread. These fires can be started by anything from the loose chains on a truck to a lit cigarette, or even fireworks. As the 4th of July approaches, fireworks are being sold all over Bannock County. Stands seem to

Wyoming’s planned grizzly bear hunt this fall is structured in a way that allows the possibility of disruption by those opposed to the hunt. And wildlife activist Lisa Robertson says that is what she plans to do by applying for one of the limited number of tags although she has no intention of hunting a

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter will be closed Wednesday, June 27 until 3:00 p.m. for cleaning. Shelter employees invite you to stop by the shelter around 8:00 a.m. in the morning to help move the dogs out of the kennels and maybe walk them while employees are deep cleaning. The shelter is located at 2450

UPDATE 6/26/18 3:40 p.m. Southwestern Idaho officials have identified a 21-month-old boy who died after falling into a canal near Kuna. The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday says the child has been identified as Spencer Arnold of Woods Cross, Utah. The sheriff’s office says the child and his parents were visiting family when the

The body of a 19-year-old man has been recovered from the Snake River near Homedale in southwestern Idaho. The Owyhee County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Adrian Rubio was recovered Sunday. Authorities say Rubio was one of eight people in a boat that started taking on water at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday after getting

Authorities in southwestern Idaho have identified a Meridian man shot and killed by police in Meridian. The Ada County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday identified 48-year-old Robert Lyle Barton as having died from a gunshot wound to the chest on Saturday. Police say Meridian police officers at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday responded to a report of

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office reports a man was arrested Tuesday after a reported assault in Lava Hot Springs. Deputies found the victim of the assault in the early morning hours. Deputies report the victim had sustained a number of injuries which required medical attention but did not appear to be life-threatening. The victim was

A Chick-Fil-A employee proved that not all heroes wear capes when he saved the life of a choking customer. The entire thing was caught on surveillance video Saturday evening. You can see a customer appear to start choking on his food when a woman leaps out of her seat to perform the Heimlich maneuver to

The College of Eastern Idaho is now offering classes in Salmon. Two general education classes will be taught this fall at the Salmon Valley Business and Innovation Center. Local instructors will teach English 101 and Humanities 101 as face-to-face classes. Those classes are GEM classes, so they will transfer to any state institution in Idaho.

With another cold front arriving on Thursday, we’ll see a HOT day for Wednesday before the cold front passes. Look for highs in the Snake River Plain 85° to 90° for Wednesday afternoon. Thursday, temps will drop into the 70’s for highs with scattered afternoon thundershowers. Wednesday: Highs in the mid to upper 80’s and

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports laboratory tests indicate an Elmore County cat was infected with the plague. The cat had recent contact with a rodent, which may have been a ground squirrel, or “whistle pig,” before becoming ill. Officials said the cat was treated promptly by a veterinarian and is recovering. According to

Three people were injured and one person was ejected from a vehicle during a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 at milepost 205 in Minidoka County.Idaho State Police reports 54-year-old Julie Kay Nelson was traveling eastbound on I-84 on Sunday around 10:10 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle and went off the road. Roland

Authorities say a Boise couple was arrested after their six children were found in “filthy and dangerous living conditions.” The Idaho Statesman reports the Ada County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43-year-old Lawrence Rose and 42-year-old Jamie Rose last week on a single count each of felony injury to a child. Detectives searched the residence Thursday finding

UPDATE 12:05 a.m. The Idaho Department of Transportation reports all DMV services are now available and all DMV offices are now open. ORIGINAL: The Idaho Department of Transportation reports all DMV services including driver’s licensing, registrations, vehicle titling and handicap placards are unavailable at county DMV locations. ITD said there is no estimated time for

Police say a 6-year-old boy was in extremely critical condition after nearly drowning in a community pool in Taylorsville. Unified Police Sgt. Melody Gray says witnesses found the boy in the pool underwater on Monday, pulled him out and performed CPR until medical responders arrived. She says witnesses estimate the boy, identified as Gage, had

UPDATE 8:50 a.m. 6/26/2018: The Bingham County Sheriff said Michael Dean Pulido was taken into custody this morning at about 8 a.m. Pulido’s son Robert Pulido was also taken into custody Tuesday morning for several misdemeanor warrants, they said. ORIGINAL STORY: The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports Michael Dean Pulido, 48, failed to return back

Authorities have identified a Wyoming man who died in a standoff in the North Dakota oil patch hub of Williston. Police officers who responded to a welfare check late Sunday afternoon heard two gunshots. After negotiators tried and failed to make contact, a SWAT team entered the building several hours later and found the body

Warm and sunny! Dry conditions are expected through Wednesday, though each afternoon will be quite breezy. Thunderstorms are expected to return for Thursday and Friday. Tuesday: Highs around 80 degrees and windy. Wednesday: Highs in the mid to upper 80’s and mostly sunny. Breezy. Thursday: Mostly sunny with a chance for thunderstorms, with a high

When most people hear the word ‘rabies,’ they either think of raccoons or people foaming at the mouth. While this isn’t necessarily the wrong way to look at it, there are other things people should know. For one, bats make up the largest portion of the rabies reservoir in Idaho. Bats won’t generally make an

With firework sales starting in preparation for the Fourth of July, you may be hearing them in your neighborhoods or using them yourself but it’s important to be safe and considerate of others. Fireworks are a known cause of fires especially during this drier time of year. “We really want to see people utilize fireworks

The Idaho Falls Fire Department got some practice in today. They held what is called a prescribed fire. This is also for preventative measures for the upcoming holiday. “Over the years, fireworks have shown to be a number one starter for grass fires and brush fires. What we’re trying to do for the snake river

The Rigby Police Department says there have been several reports of a moose running throughout Rigby.Officials said the moose may have been struck by a vehicle and may be injured and scared. Police ask you be careful around the animal. Melanie Allen captured this video of the moose. This was at 11:40 a.m. in Rigby

An investigation is underway after a man was arrested Sunday night in Idaho falls. 34-year-old Michael G. Elder was taken to the Bonneville County Jail on the charge of Aggravated Assault. Initially, Idaho Falls Police took a report from a woman alleging that someone had thrown something through the window of her home on the

UPDATE 2:00 pm: Idaho Falls Police said there was not a robbery at the Wells Fargo bank as earlier reported, but rather an argument where a knife was pulled. Police say Joseph A. Olson, 51, of Idaho Falls, was arrested on aggravated assault charges. “The man ended up going to another location and did his

A Florida man was captured riding on the hood of a woman’s car going 70 mph Sunday night on Interstate 95 in Miami. A driver filmed the whole episode, saying he could see the other driver and the man on the hood having a conversation. “Bro, she’s definitely pissed off right now,” the man recording

Grand Teton National Park rangers recovered the body of a climber from the east face of Teewinot Mountain Monday. The deceased climber is identified as 27-year old Burak Akil of Wayne, New Jersey. Officials believe Akil was solo climbing Teewinot Mountain on Sunday and fell on the descent. After Akil did not report to work

Micah Lynn Ellis was arrested on an active warrant, along with charges of resisting or obstructing officers and providing false information to police Thursday, according to the Idaho Falls Police. Idaho Falls Police and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a report of a suspicious man at the Gas and Grub on the corner

Idaho Falls Power General Manager Jackie Flowers has just announced she will be resigning at the end of July. This comes after she accepted a position as the Director of Tacoma Public Utilities in Washington state starting in August. Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper said she represented several board positions throughout the community. “Ms. Flowers’

Top Republican leaders will gather in southeastern Idaho this week for the state’s party convention. Typically the party uses the three-day meeting to elect state leaders and approve new platforms and rules. Party Chairman Jonathan Parker is up for re-election, but so far he faces little competition. This year, officials will consider resolutions asking the

Warm and sunny! Dry conditions are expected through Wednesday, though each afternoon will be quite breezy, especially Tuesday. Thunderstorms are expected to return for Thursday and Friday. Tuesday: Highs around 80 degrees and windy. Wednesday: Highs in the mid to upper 80’s and mostly sunny. Breezy. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80°. Friday:

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office received information from Butte County Sheriff’s dispatch of a possible injured climber below the north face of Mount Borah on Saturday. 23-year-old climber Hao Yan from Devin, Pennsylvania, called 911 from his cell phone while partially buried below the north face routes. He relayed he was at approximately 11,500 feet,