Month: June 2018

Idaho State Police are investigating after they say a woman died while drifting across her lane and driving into a McCall store. According to ISP, 61-year-old Cherie Crandall of McCall was driving a 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup truck on Sunday when police say she lost control of the vehicle, drove onto the sidewalk and crashed

Idaho State Police are investigating after a motorcycle driver crashed on Highway 24 and died. Law enforcement officials say 56-year-old Frankie Bennett Jr. of Burley was riding a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle on Saturday just east of the Shoshone city limits when he lost control and crashed. Bennett was ejected from the motorcycle and later succumbed

After taking home top honors in the Intermountain region, Pocatello’s water can now be counted among the best tasting on the continent. At the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Pocatello’s water placed in the top five in the “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test competition. It was

Jefferson County Road and Bridge will be resurfacing 4000 E (Rigby Lake Drive) Monday and Tuesday. Officials said traffic will be diverted to 460 North to access the lake during some of that time. You are asked to allow extra time if you are planning to go to the lake.

A boating accident in southwest Wyoming has claimed the life of a Utah man. Sweetwater County Sheriff Mike Lowell says the accident occurred Sunday on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and involved three men in a small boat. Sheriff’s deputies and Wyoming Game and Fish Department wardens rescued two of the men and recovered the body of

Early statewide results show that Idaho 11th graders did worse on this year’s SAT college entrance exam than in 2017. The Idaho State Department of Education released data last week revealing how students performed on standardized tests they took in the spring. In April, nearly 20,000 Idaho 11th graders took the SAT. Those juniors scored

High pressure will dominate for the next few days. Dry conditions are expected through Wednesday, though each afternoon will be quite breezy, especially tomorrow. Thunderstorms are expected to return for Thursday and Friday. Today: Warm and sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80’s. Breezy. Tonight: Lows in the low 50’s and mostly clear.

The kids are home for the summer and while they’re taking a mental break they should be staying physically active. It’s important to get kids active at an early age. “When they’re in school they’re sitting down all day except for recess. In the summertime it’s such a great way to get them moving around

It’s a warm, sunny Sunday here in Pocatello. As the first week of summer comes to a close, parents and kids are thinking about science. It’s not because of an upcoming test or presentation, school is out. Rockets, water rockets to be exact, had people of all ages gathering early this morning in Tydeman Park.

UPDATE 6/24/18 2:45 P.M.: Police have identified the suspect as 39-year-old Colin Dean, of Idaho Falls. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said around 8:20 p.m. Saturday night, deputies were called to a residence near Foothill Road and Panorama Drive for a report of a domestic disturbance between family members. Police said an intoxicated male had

The community is getting ready for the Fourth of July. Fireworks sales started today in Idaho Falls. You may have noticed stands popping up around town. A lot of people do fireworks stands as fundraisers. One local woman says she has been doing this for years to raise money for her husband’s cancer treatments and

A vehicle fire in Island Park on Sunday backed up traffic for a couple of hours. The Fremont County Sheriff’s office says a vehicle caught fire on Highway 20 in Island Park near mile post 380. The call came in a little before 11 a.m. Island Park and Fremont County Fire responded and were able

The rain didn’t stop Family Fun Day at the Snake River Landing today. The event is hosted by Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. It started out as a NICU reunion several years ago and now it has expanded to include fun activities like mechanical bull riding, limbo, and jump roping. The highlight of the event

Riding bikes just got easier for children who love to ride, but have a physical disability that makes it difficult on a normal bicycle. “Every child should have the opportunity to ride a bike alongside their peers or their family members,” said Kristy Mickelsen, director of Bike for Kids Idaho. “And just bring a little

Children suffering from cancer got to take a break from their problems and have a little fun this week at Camp Magical Moments, the camp for kids with cancer. “I am having about a 10 from one through 10,” said Cole, a first time camper. Neverland has come to Camp Magical Moments in Swan Valley.

The Jackson Town Council has agreed to several incentives in an effort to hire and retain more police officers. Police Chief Todd Smith tells the Jackson Hole News & Guide that over the past year, seven of the department’s 23 officers have resigned, many due to low pay and high housing costs. He says others

Idaho State Police detectives arrested 2 Pocatello residents on charges of Trafficking Heroin Thursday around 11:45 a.m. for one of the largest-ever heroin seizures in southeastern Idaho. Miles A. Prescott, 27, and Daniel A.J. Shinney, 28, were arrested while traveling on Interstate 15 just south of Pocatello and were booked into the Bannock County Jail.

Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney Cleve Colson announced Friday no criminal charges will be filed against any law enforcement officers for the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of Jacob T. Eldridge in Blackfoot on May 11, 2018. “I have concluded that the shooting was a justified use of deadly use of necessitated by the

Habitat for Humanity is putting on their annual “Shantytown” event. Teams of up to five people are building makeshift shelters and sleeping in them overnight at Civitan Park in Idaho Falls. Participants will be raising money by asking their friends and families to sponsor their “sleep-a-thon.” The public is invited to visit Shantytown from Friday

Teton Toyota in Idaho Falls received the President’s award from Toyota Motor North America Inc. This is the 10th year that Teton Toyota has been given this award. The award is presented each year to Toyota dealerships that show a great work ethic. It’s only presented by Toyota, it was given to the Toyota branch

Scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds to start out the weekend, with high pressure building in for the workweek ahead. Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy with highs into the lower 70’s. Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. SW winds 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Sunday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs

After the April hailstorm, many door to door salesmen are “raining down” around Eastern Idaho trying to fix any damaged property. Do you know who really is going to door-to-door in your neighborhood? In Idaho Falls, anyone who wants to do door-to-door business sales must apply for what is called an itinerant merchant license. It

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Friday for placing a camera in a 13-year-old girl’s room. Eric Kidman, 23, admitted to police he hid the camera, which was discovered by the victim in a potted plant on June 17. The young girl took the camera to Kidman, who was in the house at the time.

Former gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist announced Friday his development company will team up with Idaho Falls-based Ball Ventures. The two firms will join to create a new Treasure Valley-based company to be called BVA, LLC. The initials stand for Ball Ventures Ahlquist). The company will focus on commercial real estate and investment. Ahlquist will serve

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department is reminding everyone to stay safe when handling fireworks. According to Idaho Falls city code, safe and sane fireworks may only be purchased within city limits between June 24 and July 5. The Fire Marshal has the authority to approve

June is National Pride Month for LGBT members to celebrate advances in the community. The fifth annual Pocatello Pride celebration is being hosted this weekend by the All Under One Roof organization. “It’s a day for people to have fun and celebrate the fact that we keep moving forward,” said Kevin Lish, a board member

Officials in southwestern Idaho have identified the driver of a commercial truck killed in a fiery, chain-reaction crash near Boise that also killed three airmen from Mountain Home Air Force Base. The Ada County Coroner’s Office in a news release Friday says 42-year-old Illya D. Tsar of Rochester, New York, died in the crash on

The city of Pocatello will close the Center Street Walkway early next week. It’s part of an effort by the city Operations Department to replace the walkway’s current lights with more energy efficient LED lighting. The north walkway will be closed to all pedestrian traffic on Monday and the south walkway will be closed on

Idaho’s State Board of Education officially deeded 57 acres of land and buildings to the College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees. The board essentially turned over the keys of Eastern Idaho Technical College to the College of Eastern Idaho. Last year, Bonneville County voters overwhelmingly approved creation of a local taxing district to support

Election officials say a proposal to legalize so-called “historical horse racing” in Idaho appears to have secured enough verifiable signatures to qualify for the November ballot. It’s now up to the state’s election office to determine if the signatures meet legislative district requirements. Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney said Friday that county clerks across

One of the region’s more interesting legends will be featured Monday at Grand Teton National Park. The Colter Bay Visitor Center will host John Colter Day in the park. Colter, who was an original member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was released from the Corps of Discovery in southern Montana and explored the Yellowstone

Federal officials have approved Idaho’s request to loosen field burning rules that backers say offer more flexibility to disperse smoke away from people but that health advocates say will lead to breathing problems for some area residents. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency earlier this week issued a final rule that allows field burning in the

U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced a 33-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced Wednesday to 17.5 years in prison for distribution of a controlled substance analogue resulting in death. Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Michael Simmons to pay $20,071.52 in restitution, as well as serve five years of federal supervised release. The

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) teachers from across the state are convening at Idaho State University to network new methods of teaching. The Idaho STEM Action Center, created in 2015, is working to help train students to fill demand in critical Idaho jobs. According to the Center, Idaho’s unfilled STEM jobs grew from 3,800

It won’t take long before the group of aeronautic enthusiasts who make up the Desert Eagles RC Club will hand you a remote control, wearing the biggest grins as they get ready to introduce you what they’re most passionate about. But, the club’s love for flying turned into something deeper when the group decided to

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai made an unannounced visit to eastern Idaho Wednesday. According to Congressman Mike Simpson, Pai met with officials at the Idaho National Laboratory and the city of Ammon to explore Idaho’s creative expansion of broadband service. In a statement recorded at Shoshone Falls near Twin Falls, Pai said he was

Many homeowners are facing some serious water damage after this weekends rainfall, but could April’s hail damage be playing a factor in some this? “That hail storm it really compromised shingles,” said Josh Aikele, project manger for Paul Davis Restorations. “The compromisation was long term. Instead of having 30 years of life of that shingle

It was a full house at the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello Thursday night as it welcomed back a successful hometown author. Bracken MacLeod is a horror/thriller author originally from Pocatello and Thursday night, he was back in the Gate City for a reading and book signing. “I think of myself as an accidental horror

Summer is the time for gardening, but in order to keep gardens growing, animals have to be kept out. Whether it’s a flower garden or a vegetable garden, the plants are attractive to pests. Nurseries like McKee’s have lots of customers with pest problems. Some of the most common pests they get are gophers and

After lying quiet for nearly four years, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is roaring back to life. The first of 10 eruptions so far took place on March 15. The latest occurred just last Friday. This seemingly rare occurrence is actually pretty normal for the geyser. “Steamboat is basically an enigmatic geyser,” said

Summer is now upon us, and with the longer days and warmer weather comes a heightened risk of fires. The warmth of the summer sun tends to dry out grass and shrubs, making them easier to catch and burn. And believe it or not, rain can also add to the dangers of fire season. Natural

Diana Campanella Schow has been named the new director of ISU’s AHEC (area health education center). The new center will serve residents of 24 different counties and will focus on inter-professional educational opportunities. Schow said that the mission of the AHEC is; “to recruit and retain health care professionals, in order to improve access to

The fourth of July is right around the corner. The city of Idaho Falls has a reminder for you. With all of the events going on be prepared for traffic. Having patience and following traffic rules are key to having a fun and successful holiday. “A lot of people from a lot of agencies doing

UPDATE 6:15 p.m.: Power has been restored in the northern portion of Island Park, but there are still smaller outages in the Ashton, Chester and Tetonia areas. About 51 customers are affected. If you are in Island Park and are still without power, officials ask you call 800-632-5726. Officials said winds appear to be the

A tornado was reported on the ground just outside of Darlington, Idaho near the Butte and Custer County line Thursday afternoon. It was first spotted over King Mountain just after 1 p.m. The Butte County Emergency Manager Reports, county 9-1-1 received 3 reports of a funnel cloud in the vicinity of Darlington not far from

Bannock County Commissioners have passed a resolution banning all solid fuel open fires and discharge of all fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county beginning July 1. Commissioners took the action in the wake of several fires in recent weeks and extremely dry conditions. The ban does not include propane and charcoal briquette barbecue grills,

A longtime local veterinarian is hanging up his stethoscope. Dr. Les stone of Northgate Veterinary Hospital and his wife JoAnn are retiring at the end of this week after 45 years as a veterinarian and spending 44 years in Idaho Falls. “The reason to retire is because I’m old, really old. I’ll be 70 this

Governor Matt Mead approved rules put forth by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Thursday that allow hunting grizzly bears. The rules establish the hunting season and boundaries, the number and sex of bears and types of firearms that can be used. The quotas are consistent with the allocations established together by Idaho, Montana and

On the other side of the cold front, we’ll see temperatures dropping slightly into Friday and Saturday. A second disturbance swings in on Saturday, we’ll look for gusty winds and a few more thundershowers. Friday: A slight chance of showers & thunderstorms. A high into the mid 70’s. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday: A

The City of Idaho Falls and the Idaho Falls Civitan Club invite the public to join them Fri., June 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Freeman Park to help build the city’s newest playground. Anyone age 16 and over is invited to join city and civic leaders as they help assemble the state-of-the-art playground, located near

Idaho’s State Board of Education has approved a pilot program that will give federally-recognized Native American tribal members in Idaho a $60 per credit hour tuition break beginning this fall. The discounted rate includes tuition, but other class fees still apply. Meeting in Idaho Falls Thursday, the board said it took the action at the

Authorities in southwestern Idaho are searching for an 18-year-old man who was in a boat that capsized on the Snake River. The Owyhee County Sheriff’s Office tells KTVB-TV that the search on Thursday follows the capsizing Wednesday evening. Officials say the boat contained multiple people and all but the man made it safely to shore.

The first phase of renovations at the Idaho Falls Civic Center for the Performing Arts will begin Tuesday, June 26. The facility will be closed for the summer to allow work crews to begin an extensive renovation. It is expected to remain closed for construction through October. Most of the work will focus on the

Authorities in Boise say they’re investigating the death of a 45-year-old man who appeared to suffer a medical emergency after being placed under arrest by police. The Boise Police Department in a statement Thursday says officers arrested Scott Daniel Townsend at about 4 a.m. Wednesday at a business after responding to a report of a

Officials in Burley are trying to figure out what caused most, if not all, of the fish in a fishing pond to die. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the die-off at Freedom Park Pond in Burley occurred between Saturday morning and Sunday evening. Doug Megargle of Idaho Fish and Game says about

Democratic lawmakers in the Idaho Legislature are asking Gov. C. L. “Butch” Otter to join other governors and call for the reunification of families who were separated from their children while crossing the U.S. border illegally. According to a letter sent to Otter on Thursday, all 17 of the Legislature’s Democratic members also called on

A five-year-old boy in Nebraska is missing his inflatable swimming pool. The family’s security camera recorded two thieves stealing it right out of their backyard. Now as Michelle Bandur reports, the boy’s father is trying to come up with an explanation for his son. On Father’s Day in the middle of the afternoon, one smiling

Does the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium hold special memories for you? If you want to see the civic auditorium the way you remember it, this weekend will be your last chance. That’s because after the “Sounds Summer Musicals” production of “My Fair Lady”, major interior remodeling will begin. For decades Gayleen Meservey has been directing

A Rigby man was transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle, injury crash eastbound US 26 at milepost 341, five miles east of Idaho Falls Wednesday around 7:13 p.m. Idaho State Police reports Jeffery Covert, 55, of Idaho Falls, was eastbound on US 26 in a 2017 Subaru Forester, and Brandon Martin, 18, of Rigby,

A second man is behind bars in connection to his own stabbing earlier this month. Idaho Falls police announced Thursday morning John Daniel Whalen, 54, of Idaho Falls was arrested on Tuesday on charges of misdemeanor battery. On June 5th, witnesses saw a verbal altercation happen between three men on the 500 block of North

A woman died and six juveniles were taken to hospitals with minor injuries following a collision in central Idaho between a car and a passenger van that was part of a youth rafting trip. Authorities tell KTVB-TV that 30-year-old Kristine Stapleton of Nampa died at the scene after failing to yield and turning onto State

UPDATE: 6/21/18 The Wyoming Department of Transportation says contractors are working towards opening the Cattlemen’s Bridge sometime this weekend. The original opening date was delayed due to thunderstorms and additional work required on utilities and manhole adjustments. UPDATE 6/20/18: The Wyoming Department of Transportation reports the Cattleman’s Bridge will not be open Wednesday due to

Bonneville Joint School District 93 held a work session with board members Wednesday to talk about what to name a new middle school. This comes after the bond to create the new middle school passed in march. Board members agreed to create an advisory committee, to pull input from the public and the district. The

Do you think you might be safe from scams? Whether it be consumers or business owners, according to the Better Business Bureau scams against small businesses are growing. “Businesses face scams but what we have found is that the small businesses when they’re hit, they lose a sizable amount,” said Jeremy Johnson, the Eastern Idaho

A cold front will sweep in today out of the north. This front will kick up gusty winds and some scattered thunderstorms. Daytime highs will peak into the lower 80’s ahead of the front, with temperatures dropping slightly into Friday and Saturday. A second disturbance swings in on Saturday, we’ll look for gusty winds and

Just try driving around downtown Idaho Falls and you might have some difficulties. But, after the construction is all over, it will mean great things for Idaho Falls. “You can’t walk down the street without being excited about downtown,” said Catherine Smith with the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation. Roads and sidewalks may be closed,

About one month into the 100 deadliest days on the road, already first responders are concerned with the numbers they are seeing. Idaho State Police said it is shaping up to possibly be a record year for fatality crashes. “To be honest with you, this is one of the worst starts to the summer that

Fluor Idaho, LLC, the Department of Energy Idaho Site cleanup contractor will be doing an emergency drill on Thursday. The emergency drill will happen at the Sawtelle Street Facility in Idaho Falls (1580 Sawtelle Street). Traffic will be affected around the facility, however business is expected to continue as usual at other Fluor Idaho facilities.

The goal is to save the lives of cats. The East Idaho Spay and Neuter Coalition are having its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser, and the proceeds go to lower the cost to spay and neuter cats. They hope to control the overpopulation. The overpopulation of cats is having a big impact on the Idaho Falls

Everyday, people go to their local doctor’s office or clinic to get tested. Everything from STD’s and Ebola to the common flu are tested for. But what happens after your sample is taken? It isn’t something people often think of. Usually, they are more concerned with the results than the process. But the process itself

The internet makes buying and selling easier, but Eastern Idaho Public Health wants to let you know the dangers that could come from buying food online. Because the food isn’t coming from a restaurant, there are no health code regulations. Meaning, you don’t know how it’s prepared and it could make you sick. The department

A ditch fire burned behind Sunnyside Acres off of Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 4:00 p.m. Firefighters were able to put out the fire, and officials report no one was injured.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the tenth time in 2018 on Friday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 4:55 p.m. and it lasted 37 minutes. USGS said the geyser has decided to follow a semi-regular pattern of erupting every 6-8 days over the past two months. Prior

Frontier Airline pilots are warning Jackson Hole Airport customers they are ready to strike this summer. Pilots say a strike is a real possibility until the management agrees to pay pilots in line with industry peers. Pilots asked the National Mediation Board to be released from federal mediation. If approved, the action could start a

Idaho State University will reorganize its Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) to add three new colleges. ISU Health Science Vice President Rex Force said the reorganization would help improve communication and organizational efficiencies within the division and across the University. “We wanted to pursue this reorganization because we’re interested in having the right kind

Idaho officials say they’re as prepared as they can be for the approaching wildfire season with fire crews and air resources strategically placed, more ranchers signing up to help fight fires and two state-owned drones that can be deployed. Officials with the Idaho Department of Lands on Tuesday updated the Idaho Land Board that also

A cold front will sweep in for Thursday out of the north. This front will kick up gusty winds and some scattered thunderstorms. Daytime highs for Thursday will peak into the lower 80’s ahead of the front, with temperatures dropping slightly into Friday and Saturday. A second disturbance swings in on Saturday, we’ll look for

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing changes to sage grouse protections in six Western states by eliminating special designations for crucial habitat as well as keeping areas open for mining. The agency in documents made public Wednesday also says restrictions on water development for livestock will be removed as will other requirements that could limit

A 30-year-old professional skier severely injured last March in fall down a northwest Wyoming mountain has died. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports family members say Bryce Newcomb died Friday at a long-term care facility in Boise, Idaho, after his feeding and water tubes were removed. Authorities say they believe Newcomb hadn’t yet buckled

A father and son recreated a police photo taken 20 years ago. This is Auburn police officer Andy Gould and his son. On one side is a picture snapped in 1998 inside Gould’s patrol car in Washington State. The picture was given to Gould as a Father’s Day present with the caption reading, “When I

Two books of sacred music published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are about to undergo significant changes. An official notice has been sent to Church leaders around the world announcing a revision to “Hymns” and the “Children’s Songbook” used in worship services. “Along with prayer and the scriptures, hymns invite the

A 23-year-old northern Idaho man who lied about buying a gun for his own use but that instead was for someone else has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho on Tuesday said Alex James Spooner of Coeur d’Alene received the sentence in U.S. District Court.

Fair warning; for the 19th year, Yellowstone National Park will be part of a vehicle safety inspection program again this year. Park Rangers will partner with state and federal transportation officials to conduct safety evaluations of commercial vehicles and operators in the park this summer. Inspectors will evaluate vehicles and drivers to make sure they

Kevin Satterlee began his work as Idaho State University’s 13th president. And he began it like many ISU freshmen, by walking through the Swanson Arch. Satterlee told faculty and staff he was ready to work with faculty, staff, students, community members and business leaders to build a bright future for Idaho State. In a letter

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby will ask voters to approve a $36 million building bond issue at the polls August 28. Because some previous bonds are maturing, the district claims it will be able to pay for the new bond without any increase to existing school tax levies. The district also notes that it

Today looks almost perfect, with comfortable temperatures and just a light afternoon breeze. There is a chance for T-Storms in the high country, especially into the Central Mts. Another weaker low will slide along the Jet Stream for the rest of the week, with some scattered thunderstorm activity through the weekend. We’ll see warmer temps,

The Fort Hall Fire Department is investigating a fire at an abandoned house on Marshall Road. Firefighters were called to the fire around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night and found the building was fully engulfed. The fire department says no one was hurt in the fire.

The Idaho Falls Police Department recognized outstanding citizens and officers for protecting the community. Four groups of citizens were recognized for helping police officers and protecting their community. Chad and Jessica Bateman were given a Citizens Certificate of Merit for helping police capture thieves stealing packages from porches in December. They followed the thieves in

A Pocatello couple who says their son was sprayed with cyanide by a predator-killing trap that federal workers mistakenly placed on U.S. land near their home has sued the government. Mark and Theresa Mansfield filed the lawsuit this week seeking more than $150,000 in damages. Last year, their then-14-year-old son Canyon and his dog Casey

The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and Idaho State University (ISU) have entered into their first articulation agreement to help business students transfer from CEI to ISU. The agreement will allow students looking to get a business degree to start at CEI and get an Associate of Arts in General Studies and them transfer to

Poverty is one of the biggest issues Americans face every day. It is estimated that over 40 million people are currently living in poverty in the states. But that number could actually be much higher. The way poverty is measured in America is based off a 1951 standard of living, something that doesn’t really hold

The City of St. Anthony has a new big name in their police department. Nearly two years ago, Eric Estrada was sworn in as a reserve officer for the city. On Tuesday, one-time Superman actor Dean Cain was sworn in.The reserve team of officers work with the All About Kids Foundation. The foundation protects children

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Warning for the Snake River. Above Eagle Rock near Idaho Falls affecting Bonneville County:Recent heavy rainfall resulted in increased flows on the Snake River above Eagle rock near Idaho Falls and increased releases upstream at Palisades Reservoir. The river will reach flood stage of 13.2

Our area of low pressure is moving off to the east tonight and Wednesday. Another weaker low will slide along the Jet Stream for the rest of the week, with some scattered thunderstorm activity. We’ll see warmer temps, daytime highs well into the 70’s and lower 80’s. Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of

Architects for the Teton County, Idaho School District #401 will bring plans for a new elementary school to the Victor Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday. The 44,871 square foot kindergarten through 3rd grade building is located on a 12.83-acre lot at the northwest corner of Elm Street and Baseline Road in Victor. According to district

Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners have approved a Teton County Wildlife Crossings Master Plan. The plan was outlined within the Jackson/Teton Integrated Transportation Plan adopted in September 2015. The dual purpose of the plan is to protect people in wildlife-vehicle collisions and to avoid detrimental effects to wildlife populations, migration routes, and overall habitat conservation. County

An unprecedented amount of money from independent allies helped boost contenders in Idaho’s primary election. According to a review of the latest campaign disclosure reports, more than $1.2 million was spent on so-called independent expenditures by wealthy donors in the final weeks leading up to May 15. The Fairness Project, a Washington-based group formed by

Pocatello Deputy Police Chief Jim Peterson will retire from the force June 27. One of the department’s longest-serving officers, Peterson began his career as a Chubbuck reserve officer after graduating from the ISU Law Enforcement program in 1984. He joined the Pocatello Police as a patrol officer in 1985. Peterson has served as a Detective,

Take a look at this video going viral after a man in Washington state posted this on the “Lost Pets” Facebook page. Jacke McChesney says he came home to find a baby coyote inside his home. He says at first he thought it was someone’s puppy that somehow got away, so he tried to pet