Month: August 2018

Hunters ready for the first grizzly bear hunt in more than 40 years will have to wait. A federal judge in Montana put a 14-day restraining order…

UPDATE: 8/31/2018 7:15 p.m. Further investigation into a duplex fire Thursday night in Idaho Falls has been ruled as arson. A suspect, Eric Bagge of…

The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicked off Friday, and this year’s event has many new features plus the annual classics. There are games, rides,…

A sixth-generation Blackfoot resident has been selected as the 2018 Grand Marshal for the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Leo Wallace was selected for the…

When you head over to the Eastern Idaho State Fair, don’t miss the Penguin Olympic High Dive Show where, you guessed it, “Penguins”…

Do you love ISU? Now is the time to show it. The 36th annual I love ISU campaign kicked off Friday. Hundreds of volunteers are preparing for all the…

Bingham Healthcare has set up two mother’s lounges for this year’s Eastern Idaho State Fair. These are quiet, clean and comfortable areas…

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports a Soda Springs man was hospitalized after a crash involving a sedan and semi-truck trailer at 11:56…

Dillon McCandless, 28, of Blackfoot will spend nearly nine years in federal prison for the July 2017 robbery of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’…

Cooler temperatures are expected for this weekend as northwesterly flow ensues across the region. Saturday will be a sunny, pleasant day, with…

President Trump has nominated Grand Teton National Park Superintendent David Vela to serve as director of the National Park Service. Vela has served…

U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced a 37-year-old Fort Hall man to 57 months in prison for resulting in serious bodily injury Thursday. Nye…

A man who attempted to run away from an Idaho Falls Police traffic stop was arrested after threatening officers with a rifle late Thursday. According…

Idaho Falls Police are investigating numerous reports of gunshots Thursday. The reports began coming in at 3 a.m. when dispatchers were told that…

Idaho Falls residents will get a first-hand look behind the scenes at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Thursday, September 6. Airport Director Rick…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a 27-year-old Tetonia man died in a head-on collision involving a Dodge pickup truck and a Semi…

You may remember the story of the six-year-old boy in Washington state who said he was severely assaulted after standing up to a group of kids who…

The Bonneville County Commissioners have rescinded the burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Bonneville County. This is effective Friday, August…

When Sally Ashby and her husband were having trouble getting pregnant, they consulted Dr. Gerald Mortimer. He told the couple he was inseminating…

A 43-year old Blackfoot man was sentenced in Bonneville County Wednesday on two counts of grand theft and two counts of insurance fraud. Idaho…

Idaho Falls Police report the driver of a Silverado Pickup truck left the exit ram and struck a power pole near Lindsey Boulevard and US Highway 20…

After a two-year rehabilitation project, Yellowstone National Park has re-opened an expanded viewing area at Inspiration Point. The renovation…

The lethal force of police has grown into a national debate. Countless advocacy groups call violent acts by the police questionable and concerning.…

At request of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the Bonneville County Commission has agreed to lower the speed limit near Thunder Ridge…

Using electro-fishing equipment, Idaho Fish and Game Department personnel caught and relocated 37 rainbow trout from Treasureton Reservoir this week.…

Cooler temperatures are expected for today as northwesterly flow ensues across the region. Expect breezy afternoon winds and a small chance for…

Idaho Falls police took one person into custody after a short foot pursuit on the west side of town Thursday night. Police initiated a traffic stop…

H.S. FOOTBALL Mountain Home 24Pocatello 42 Ridgeline 7Highland 45 BOYS H.S. SOCCER Blackfoot 9 Bonneville 0 Hillcrest 3 Skyline 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER…

A pick-up truck hauling a camper and an ATV, tipped over on the Interstate blocking traffic Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m.,…

School District 91’s bond ultimately failed, but there was some trouble at the polls between voters. After a voter was approached on his way to…

The Inaugural Special Teams Idaho charity golf event was held Thursday morning in Blackfoot. The shotgun start for the scramble got underway at 8:30…

There has been a death on the road nearly every day during the 100 deadliest days of summer. There is still one more weekend to go before the 100…

The Latest on a court hearing to determine if grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park can be hunted or should have protections restored: 5:25…

Compass Academy is looking to break world records. Thursday and Friday, students are taking on the challenge, “what are the coolest world…

Idaho State University has named Pauline Thiros interim athletic director. President Kevin Satterlee announced the move to the Idaho State Athletic…

Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a food selection for everyone. The 7th annual Best Fair Food Awards were chosen…

Recent rain and cooler temperatures have prompted Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge, and Bridger-Teton National Forest to lower the…

In a now viral video, a 94-year-old woman is seen driving the wrong way down a Texas highway. Thomas Prado was driving on the opposite side of the…

Pocatello has adopted a new program city police hope will combat bicycle theft. It’s called Bike Index and it gives anyone the ability to…

There’s a new fashion option for Wyoming big game hunters. Fluorescent pink. A new law makes the color available to big game and trophy…

Recently, a petition was filed by a handful of racers, looking to see changes made at the Pocatello Raceway. Safety issues have been a major concern…

A few isolated thunderstorms overnight into Friday. A cold front is moving through for Friday with slightly cooler temperatures, gusty winds and a…

An Oregon hunter who fell out of his tree stand and got tangled in his safety harness has been rescued after hanging upside-down for two days about…

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and the Idaho Department of Lands are lifting Stage One Fire…

UPDATE 8/30/18: The Idaho Transportation Department has initiated a temporary solution to reopen DMV offices statewide. ITD says to contact your…

New Jersey based A.C. Moore will open its new stores in Rexburg and Idaho Falls on Saturday, September 8. The arts and crafts retailer is opening its…

The Blackfoot Police Department has released a list of parking regulations for the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The regulations are effective from…

Have you walked down the instant potato aisle of the grocery store lately? There’s a new product on the shelf that’s only been there…

A new report says the number of Idaho public school students experiencing homelessness has grown by 64 percent over seven years. A report from the…

You can help homeless students in our area. Bonneville School District 93 needs 500 sign-ups to start a “Purposity” page.…

Since 1992, the city of Shelley has provided drivers licensing services as a convenience for Bingham County residents at Shelley City Hall but the…

Breezy weather for this afternoon as another low pressure center moves out of the Northwest. Most of the moisture will stay to the north, so…

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Idaho Falls 6 Shelley 1 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} South Fremont 3 West Jefferson…

UPDATE: 8/29 Idaho Falls School District 91 says it plans to take some time to consider what’s next after last night’s bond election.…

A line stretched out the door and around the hallway of ISU’s ballroom as students waited to check in for this year’s internship and…

Bonneville School District 93 board members held a special work session Wednesday to discuss the naming of the new middle school. The board…

Authorities say a man from Russia has drowned in a reservoir along the Utah-Arizona border. He was identified Wednesday as 20-year-old Aleksandr…

Central Fire District reports 400 North between 3800 East and 3900 East is closed due to a traffic accident. The accident happened at 3820 E 400 N.…

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles has implemented an emergency extension through Oct. 31, 2018, for all Idaho drivers with expiring or expired…

Teton School District #401 officials broke ground Wednesday at the site of a new Driggs Elementary School east of Teton Middle School. Voters…

The Wyoming Department of Health in Sheridan County has confirmed a cat in the town of Big Horn is infected with the plague. There have been no human…

Breezy weather for Thursday afternoon as another low pressure center moves out of the Northwest. Most of the moisture will stay to the north, so…

Federal officials have approved a natural gas field in Wyoming, and protesters say the decision will threaten roaming pronghorn. The Jackson Hole…

A fifth grader ended up in the emergency room after his mother says he was punched in the face. “When the day started I said to myself,…

A judge will decide whether the Lower 48 states’ first grizzly bear hunt in four decades will open as scheduled this weekend. The U.S. Fish and…

Eugene Ruff, 63, entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder in a Bingham County courtroom Tuesday. He is currently being held in the Bingham…

A Wyoming Highway Patrol traffic stop Tuesday resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,849 pounds of marijuana. The traffic stop occurred at 11:30…

Idaho will receive more than $90 million in federal grant money to help expand Interstate 84. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and other top…

A 71-year-old Boise man is recovering after two boulders fell on him while he was hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho. The Idaho…

Recent efforts to protect the environment have lead to certain cities or companies banning certain items like plastic straws and bags. Among these…

UPDATE 8/29/18: All road and trail closures on the Salmon-Challis side of the Goldstone Fire have been terminated. This includes Forest Road #186,…

Wildlife officials have euthanized a mountain lion suspected of killing a deer fawn and a house cat in northern Wyoming. Luke Ellsbury, a biologist…

Idaho Falls District #91 $99.5 million bond. Question #1 In Favor: 4760 votes 58% Against: 3385 votes 42% Bond fails. Question #2 In Favor: 4616…

Breezy weather for Wednesday and Thursday afternoon as another low pressure center moves out of the Northwest. However, the moisture will stay to the…

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Preston 4 Century 3 Idaho Falls 2 Rigby 0 Blackfoot 3 Madison 2 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Madison 10 Shelley 0 Century 3 Preston 4 Skyline 3…

A single semi-trailer was engulfed in flames on US 20 near milepost 385 in a construction zone around 12:52 p.m. Tuesday. Fremont County deputies and…

Idaho State Police report Klaus-Dieter Beyer, 58, of Siegen, Germany was killed in a pickup truck vs motorcycle crash at the intersection of W 6000 S…

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the 15th time in 2018 on Monday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser…

UPDATE 4:55 p.m. ITD Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator Alberto Gonzalez has released a statement about recent outages affecting the…

A settlement agreement was reached with the owners of Idaho Life, an Idaho Falls-based magazine company. This comes after small businesses paid money…

KRDO Newschannel 13 reporter Krystal Story and photographer Pete Miller were covering a shooting near Memorial Park Tuesday morning when a driver…

Windy weather for Wednesday and Thursday afternoon as another low pressure center moves out of the Northwest. We’ll look for sunny and dry…

Health officials are reporting a human case of West Nile virus in Box Elder County, one of four cases in Utah this year. The Standard Examiner…

More art is coming to downtown Idaho Falls. Downtown Development is partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho to paint murals in…

UPDATE 1:25 p.m. Idaho State Police report two individuals were transported to the hospital after a rollover crash on SH28 at milepost 77 near…

U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis says the Special Assistant United States Attorney Partnership with eastern Idaho counties has been a success.…

Clark County Commissioners have passed a resolution enacting a ban on open burning. In it, commissioners state there is an extreme threat of forest,…

The first day of fall may be a few weeks away, but Starbucks is already celebrating. The coffee chain brought back its famous pumpkin spice latte…

A vehicle caught fire on the right shoulder of northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 72 near Chubbuck Tuesday morning around 8:30 p.m. Idaho State…

Idaho Fish and Game Department managers believe hunters will have a good season this year. Elk and white-tailed deer populations will be similar to…

We’ll see some fog this morning, but otherwise some very nice weather is in store for today with lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures…

It was the first day of classes for the freshman at Thunder Ridge High School today. This makes it the first day ever for the new high school. This…

The Center for HOPE is now in a new building right next to the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Idaho Falls. The center focuses on peer support and…

Idaho Falls Police said a home and car were hit by what appeared to be a shotgun blast early Monday. The owner of a home at 1325 Crescent said he…

Lost Rivers Medical Center in Arco has won a $144,000 gift from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust. The trust is a private foundation based in…

The Wyoming Department of Health is reporting the state’s first confirmed case of West Nile virus. It involves an adult in Fremont County. The…

Idaho’s County Sheriffs were not happy with the latest failure of the state’s driver’s license program. And, they are tired of…

Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight into Tuesday, with drier conditions by Tuesday midday and afternoon. Our cold front and area of low…

A 33-year-old man died after he was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover crash on State Highway 87 at milepost 8, near the Montana border in…

Gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.22/g according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802…