Month: September 2018

At Swore Farms in Pocatello fall weather is welcome. Wendy and Michael Swore have owned and operated the farm for nearly 20 years and have been celebrating the fall season for 18 of them. With more than three miles of corn mazes, 20,000 pumpkins ranging in size, and hayrides, there are lots of festive events

Volunteers from many Idaho Falls community groups built the beds this morning for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization that builds beds for those who don’t have one. “A bed a lot of times will resolve that, you know, being on probation, or being delinquent,” said Levi Shaffer, president of the Rexburg chapter of Sleep

Kids got a chance to get messy at the ARTitorium on Broadway’s first Harvestfest. Kids could paint pigs in mud, play with goats, make potato heads and more at Harvestfest. The event is kicking off the ARTitorium’s Ag-October. They expected a couple hundred people to come to the event, but already had about 600 after

Two men were sent to the hospital after an alcohol related crash in American Falls. Idaho State Police say that on Sunday, around 4:50 a.m., Brayan Garnica and Fernando Flores, both of American Falls, were traveling northbound on Borah Road near American Falls. The car went off the right shoulder and rolled. Garnica was wearing

The human caused Roosevelt fire near Bondurant, Wyoming has grown to 60,762 acres Sunday. 55 structures have been confirmed lost, although more may yet be discovered. There are 1,176 personnel assigned to the nation’s top priority fire, which is now about 45 percent contained. Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in effect. Highway 191 is fully

UPDATE: 9-30 11 A.M. The Central Fire District reports firefighters have finished containment lines around the 6.8 acre fire. Crews are mopping up hot spots today and full containment is expected by 8 p.m. Sunday. UPDATE 10:30 P.M.: Central Fire District received a call about 7:57 P.M. on Saturday night about a fire near Heise

With Idaho’s tech sector becoming one of the fastest growing in the nation, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are helping prepare girls to be the future STEM leaders of the state. About 100 girls in eastern Idaho signed up to explore STEM beyond the classroom at the STEM Exploration

The Intermountain Appaloosa Horse Club hosted its “Ranch Horse Relay Jackpot” on Saturday at the Sandy Downs Arena. The event was full of obstacles for people to compete in and win prizes. Every fall, the club would typically hold a trail ride. This year, to have a bit more fun, the club decided to switch

Bridger Teton National Forest investigators have determined the Roosevelt fire was human caused. The fire, which has now claimed over 50 homes and burned over 57,000 acres, started September 15 on a steep slope in the upper reaches of the Hoback River drainage. Fire Investigation officers and agents with U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and

Students at the College of Eastern Idaho are getting to learn from new, state-of-the-art technology, thanks to a $1.7 million grant. Part of the grant created a new nursing simulation laboratory. It has four hospital rooms and mannequins that have lifelike symptoms for students to practice on. There is also a new surgical mannequin and

High School Football scores for Friday, September 28, 2018 Pocatello – 25Canyon Ridge – 14 Twin Falls – 13Century – 42 Minico – 21Preston – 7 Highland – 51Thunder Ridge – 7 Idaho Falls – 43Blackfoot – 27 Skyline – 12Hillcrest – 13 Rigby – 14Madison – 48 Bonneville – 22Shelley – 12 F American

It’s homecoming week at Idaho State University. Friday night was the alumni dinner, which sold out, bringing in more than 300 people. Ryan Sargent, director of alumni relations at ISU, said homecoming is about bringing everyone together so it’s important to have the community as involved as possible. He also added that it’s important to

The Idaho Falls City Council passed a resolution Thursday night for Idaho Falls Power to start a pilot program that will bring high-speed fiber optic internet access to residents. Fiber and fiber optic lines are thin strands of glass that stretch and conduct light that carries data. It makes fiber one of the fastest methods

A jury has convicted a former Wyoming State Penitentiary shipping and receiving clerk of three counts of second-degree sexual assault for having on-the-job relations with an inmate. The Rawlins Daily Times reports that the Carbon County jury in Rawlins returned its verdict Thursday in the case of Shantell Wyant before state District Judge Dawnessa Snyder.

The Bonneville County Elections Office will open to early voting for the November 6 general election on Monday, October 1. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Columbus Day. The last day for early voting is November 2 at 5 p.m. Registered voters may request an official

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving an SUV and a semi pulling a trailer at the Hwy 30/Hwy 34 junction Friday around 10:38 a.m. Officials say the driver of the SUV, Pauline R. Rigby (66) of Grace, Idaho, was traveling northbound on Hwy 34. The semi, driven

Bondurant, Wyoming residents vow to recover quickly from the Roosevelt fire. In a statement Friday, the Bondurant Community Club said, “There are a few things we would like everyone to know. First, we are resilient and while this fire may have destroyed some of our homes andmuch of the beautiful country around us, it will

A former Boise Catholic priest has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges as part of a plea deal. News outlets report William Thomas Faucher pleaded guilty to five of the 24 charges against him, including distribution of sexually exploitative material, possession of sexually exploitative materials and drug possession. The other charges were dismissed. The Idaho

A hunter discovered human remains in a remote area of North Idaho where a Montana woman reportedly went missing last year. The Spokesman-Review reports the hunter found the remains Sunday near a mountain access road that traces the southeastern shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille. Bonner County Sheriff’s detective Kurt Lehman says the discovery was made

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has ordered an emergency road and recreation site closure for the Prospect Fire. The 2,000 acre fire started at around 4 p.m. Tuesday on the Middle Fork Ranger District in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The fire is burning in steep, inaccessible terrain. It is burning actively in

Teton County, Wyoming and the Town of Jackson Planning Departments have released a draft of new Natural Resource Protections for public review. You can view the proposal here. The objective is to update land development regulations (LDR) that protect water bodies, wetlands, and wildlife habitat from the impacts of development. In developing its comprehensive plan,

Another warm day for Saturday with highs into the lower 80’s. A cut-off low will swing through on Sunday with scattered thunderstorms and dropping temps. Next week will usher in a more active weather pattern, thanks to the leftovers of hurricane Rosa, with several chances for showers and cooler temperatures. Saturday: Mostly Sunny with highs

The Rigby Police Department reports they have received a second notice that someone is calling people and falsely informing them that a family member has been in an accident. According to police, the scammer is requesting money on the family member’s behalf. Police say, “Do not trust them.” Officials ask you inform anyone you know

Salt Lake City police say witnesses saw a vehicle speed off from a home where a woman who lived there was fatally shot Friday and that a suspect remains at large. Police haven’t released the identity of the suspect or provided a description of the vehicle but said the shooting victim was 47-year-old Wanuyung Judd.

UPDATE 9/28/18: Cheyenne Animal Shelter officials have decided against an idea to arm shelter employees with pepper spray in response to a recent biting incident. Instead board members have decided to rely on less-abrasive methods for personal protection and “special training” for employees on how to safely handle animals. The pepper spray idea was proposed

A moose with a sense of American pride! Facebook user Mary Jo Maher posted this video on September 20th. The moose, crossing a road near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has an American flag on its left antler. No word on where the moose was headed or how it acquired the flag.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning to increase food donations to community charities by more than 20 million pounds annually over the next several years. The Church announced the changes to its welfare operations in a Thursday statement. President Bishop Gerald Causse says in the statement that beginning next year, the

Although firefighters are making some progress, the Roosevelt Fire near Bondurant, Wyoming continues to pose a threat to western Wyoming. Evacuations: The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reports at least 55 structures have been confirmed lost to the Roosevelt Fire near Bondurant, Wyoming and more losses are likely. A “GO” evacuation order has been issued for

A Pocatello group is holding a meeting this weekend in an attempt to fight the rezoning of 1250 Pershing Ave, the proposed site of the new Big Momma’s House apartment complex. The group is arguing the project would completely change the dynamic of the area and would be right in the backyard of several homes.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest has determined the Buck Creek Fire, which started Wednesday, was human-caused. The fire is located south of Hoback Junction near Beaver Mountain and the Bryan Flats area. While fire-fighting efforts continue, the forest is asking the public to comply with fire restrictions. “The Forest has caught 10 of the last 12

A former Salt Lake City mayor is dropping a lawsuit claiming the National Security Agency conducted “blanket” surveillance in Salt Lake City during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah. Rocky Anderson said in court documents Thursday that he’s been so stymied in his efforts to get information about the NSA’s operations that it no longer

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is asking travelers to avoid US 189-191. WYDOT has issued a “no unnecessary travel advisory” to allow firefighters to battle the Roosevelt fire. The highway was opened from Hoback Junction to Daniel Junction, near Bondurant,Thursday night. Pilot cars are currently piloting local traffic on the highway and will continue to

Plans for expanding the Smoky Canyon phosphate mine, east of Soda Springs, are now out for public review. The Bureau of Land Management in Idaho Falls and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest released a draft environmental impact statement Friday analyzing different alternatives. If approved, J.R. Simplot Company said the East Smoky Panel Mine Project would develop

The Marten Creek fire, 13 miles east of Afton, Wyoming, was estimated at 6,477 acres Friday and 81 percent contained. 347 firefighters are currently assigned to it. The fire was human caused, but remains under investigation. Crews used favorable weather Thursday to work on the north, northwest, and east sides of the fire. Efforts are

Pocatello police, the Pocatello Fire Department and several other agencies cleaned up a massive sulfuric acid spill across multiple roads. The Pocatello Police Department said the sulfuric acid came from a leak on a flatbed truck that was carrying an 83-gallon tank of the acid. It is 98% sulfuric acid, so it is very concentrated.

Our warming trend continues through Saturday. Sunny weather with above average temperatures will prevail, with breeze afternoon winds around 10-15. Next week will usher in a more active weather pattern, with several chances for showers and cooler temperatures. Friday: Sunny with highs into the mid to upper 70’s. Tonight: Calm with lows in the low

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Idaho Falls 7 Bonneville 1 Thunder Ridge 0 Highland 2 HIllcrest 2 Blackfoot 0 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Preston 4 Jerome 0 Madson 5Rigby 1 Shelley 0 Skyline 3 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON) Thunder Ridge 3Skyline 0 Butte County 3Challis 1 Rockland 3 Waterspings 0 Firth 3 Ririe 0

Bonneville School District 93 is in the early stages of building its new middle school, but it is already estimating the cost to be over budget. The new middle school will be located just east of Thunder Ridge High School. Crews are currently designing the building, determining how much space is needed, and estimating the

With “flu” season just around the corner, health official are urging people to get vaccinated for this year’s strain. Last year, the CDC estimated over 80 thousand deaths due to influenza and complications associated with the illness. It was also the highest death toll for over 40 years. This year, there has been a more

Just under four months ago, the City of Pocatello started its new glass recycling program. So far, it’s seeing success with the program. “Since we’ve started it, it has been going awesome,” said Debbie Brady, recycling coordinator for the city. “The community has really grasped the idea of recycling glass.” “We just sent our first

Preston City police are working with law enforcement in Utah after a man died in the Preston hospital Thursday morning. Preston Police Chief Mike Peterson said officers were called to the Franklin County Medical Center around 7 a.m. Thursday morning for a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Peterson said officers found out the man

An exciting day for students and faculty members at the College of Eastern Idaho. They just completed their disk golf 18 hole course and are celebrating the now playable field. It took them a few tries, but they were finally able to get the ribbon cut, and judging by those cheers, it looks like everyone

A woman in Maine is making art from something that usually only a hunter gets excited seeing. Brian Sullivan shows us her unique creations. “There’s a lot going on at this Somerville home. There are two adults, three kids, more than 60 animals including some fish and a whole bunch of moose turds. Mary Winchenbach

A North Dakota couple got a jump start on decorating for Halloween which caught some neighbors off guard. One was so convinced by the scary way they decked out their home that he called police. It was an accidental trick, long before any treats got handed out. “It is my favorite holiday. It’s been since

Looking great for Saturday, not so nice next week.We’ll see a warming trend through Saturday. Sunny weather with above average temperatures will prevail, with breeze afternoon winds around 10-15. Next week will usher in a more active weather pattern, with several chances for showers and cooler temperatures. Tonight: Calm with lows in the mid 30’s.

The city of Ammon is launching a new capital campaign to raise funds for community projects. The “Invest in Ammon” campaign’s first project will be the McCowin Park tennis courts. Contributions will go towards a $175,000 effort to improve, patch, and surface the concrete, replace fencing, install new net posts and nets, remove old light

UPDATE 9/27/18: Bail was set at $1 million for a 41-year-old Wyoming man accused of breaking into buildings and stealing several vehicles during an hour-long police chase in Billings. Ryan McElmury of Cody, Wyoming was charged Wednesday with 12 felonies, including three counts of robbery for allegedly taking vehicles at gunpoint on Monday night. He

Talk about a real slap in the face! Take a look at this! A seal slapped that kayaker in the face with an octopus. It happened in New Zealand this past weekend. A friend testing out a new go-pro camera caught the action. It’s not clear if the seal was playing — or trying to

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit charged a Victor man Wednesday with alleged sexual exploitation of a child. 38-year-old Andrew T. Molick was taken to the Madison County Jail following his arrest. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office, the Teton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Homeland

UPDATE 9/27/18: The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has amended its charges against Cory James Hix, 41, from aggravated battery to voluntary manslaughter for the unlawful killing of Jeremy Ray Hix. Voluntary manslaughter carries a potential punishment of up to 15 years in prison, $50,000 fine and restitution. Use of a deadly weapon in the

Authorities in southwestern Utah say a Salt Lake City man is dead after an apparent ATV accident near Navajo Lake in Kane County. The county Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old David Montoya apparently was driving on a road at night when he failed to make a turn and struck a large rock. According to the Sheriff’s

The Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners is proposing to designate two sections of road near Alta, Wyoming as official county roads. The two sections of road run from the intersection with 6000 North to a point slightly south of the 5000 North intersection. County officials said they are taking the action to improve

Thursday morning update: After a meeting Wednesday night at the Daniel School House it was confirmed 46 homes have been lost. US 189/191 remains closed until burnout and general firefighting activities on the Roosevelt fire are safe. Previous story: The Wyoming Department of Transportation plans to keep US 189/191 closed until burnout and general firefighting

Idaho State Police reported Thursday a juvenile has succumbed to their injuries after a two-vehicle crash that took place Saturday on SH-27 near milepost 24, just north of Burley. According to ISP, Carolina Rodriguez, 25, of Paul, was driving southbound on SH-27 in a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible, and Anthony J. King, 24, of Heyburn,

The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency has issued a request for proposals from developers interested in taking on a new downtown revitalization project. The subject is a historic downtown building at 336 Park Avenue that has been vacant for several years. The agency says the building has come into disrepair as a result, although it is

Burnout operations will continue Thursday and Highway 189/191 will be fully closed as firefighters continue to struggle to contain the Roosevelt fire near Bondurant. As of Thursday morning, 46 structures have been confirmed to have been destroyed. There have been three injuries reported. The fire is now estimated at 51,864 acres and is 35 percent

Despite gusty winds, firefighters report progress in containing the Marten Creek Fire 13 miles east of Afton, Wyoming. As of Thursday morning, the fire was estimated at 6,475 acres and is now 77 percent contained. 354 personnel are assigned to the fire. It is believed to be human caused, but remains under investigation. A Red

Bingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Todd Howell was shot while on a call in Firth on September 21, 2018. The bullet went through the side of his bulletproof vest he was taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery for his injuries. Sgt. Howell is now at home recovering and his wife

UPDATE 9/27/18 9:55 a.m. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports the preliminary investigation shows when Juan Santos-Quintero Jr. shot Sgt. Todd Howell, the bullet did not hit any Kevlar in the bulletproof vest. The sheriff’s office said it went through the vest carrier and the material covering of the Kevlar panel and into Sgt. Todd

Idaho State Police say one person was hospitalized around 6:14 p.m. Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 15 at milepost 81, one mile north of Fort Hall. According to ISP reports, Joseph Scholz, 66, of Shoshoni, Wyoming was northbound in a 2000 Kenworth semi pulling a single flatbed trailer. Ashlie

We’ll see a warming trend over the next few days through Saturday. Sunny weather with above average temperatures will prevail, with breeze afternoon winds around 10-15. Next week will usher in a more active weather pattern, with several chances for showers and cooler temperatures. Thursday: Sunny with highs into the low to mid 70’s. Tonight:

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Snake River 0 Marsh Valley 4 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Snake River 0Marsh Valley 7 North Fremont 0 Sugar-Salem 8 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} Idaho Falls 0 Bonneville 3 Taylor’s Crossing 0 Grace 3

The troops are coming home. “Waiting for my little brother, Tristan.” “I’m waiting here for my granddaughter, Emalee Tanner.” Everyone waiting for someone – a spouse, a sibling, a child. But that wait finally came to an end on Wednesday. Service men and women from Pocatello’s 660th Ordnance Company of the Army Reserves returned home

Bonneville School District 93 held a work session Wednesday night to discuss topics such as the future of the district and the search for the new superintendent. The board discussed who should do the search for the new superintendent, themselves or the Idaho School Board Association. They won’t decide on that Wednesday night, but will

Believe it or not, coffee is the second most sought-after commodity in the world. Behind only crude oil, the coffee industry pulls in more than $100 billion a year. It’s an industry that employs nearly two million Americans. But in an era where more than 400 million cups are sold each day, how are the

A Blackfoot woman, who has ties with the man who shot a Bingham County Sheriff’s deputy last Friday, was charged Monday. A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office report shows Denise Lynn Williams helped a man, later identified as Juan Santos-Quintero, rob two men outside the Panda Express in Ammon Sept.15. One of the victims said they

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is kicking off it’s USA and Canada tour in Idaho Falls at the Colonial Theater on Friday. The show tells the story of the successful musical duo. It features huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing hits like ‘The Boxer,’ ‘The Sound of Silence,’ ‘Bridge

Idaho State Police report an 18-year-old from American Falls was hospitalized after a rollover crash on Interstate 86 at milepost 44, four miles east of American Falls around 12:16 p.m. Wednesday. According to ISP, Chloe Longoria was eastbound in a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta when the vehicle went off the left shoulder and into the median

UPDATE 3:45 p.m.: Authorities say a 16-year-old boy who died Tuesday night in a Nampa shooting has been identified as Roberto Angel Gomez. The Ada County Coroner’s office says he died of multiple gunshot wounds. Nampa police say they found Gomez around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and took him to a local hospital where he died

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a car-pedestrian accident at the intersection of 17th Street and Curlew at around 2 p.m. Wednesday. An older woman was struck while crossing the road. She was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Her condition was unknown.

Bridger-Teton National Forest firefighters have launched a full-suppression attack on a new fire south of Hoback on the southern tip of the Beaver Mountain ridge top. Initial reports at 12:09 p.m. Wednesday put the fire at about one-tenth of an acre, burning on the ground in a group of trees. Two helitack firefighters were dropped

UPDATE 4:15 p.m. The Idaho Transportation Department reports power has been restored and the traffic light is now working. ___ UPDATE 3:30 p.m: The Idaho Transportation Department is estimating the traffic signal at Northgate Mile and Holmes Avenue will be out of service for repairs until at least midnight Wednesday. IFPD is requesting you avoid

The Organized Retail Crime Association of Idaho has honored Bonneville County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jeff Edwards for his work in “ORCAID.” Edwards helped develop and coordinate the network, which communicates crucial information to both law enforcement and retail partners about potential illegal activity that might affect them. In July, Edwards responded to an ORCAID alert about

A cut Internet and fiber cable is affecting schools, homes and businesses in Bonneville County. The fiber line was cut on Lincoln Road near the intersection of Ammon Road Wednesday morning. Construction crews were working on the new roundabout at that intersection when it happened. CableOne was immediately dispatched to the outage. Bonneville School District

Yellowstone National Park rangers are investigating a report that a man had fired a shotgun at some wolves that were chasing his dog east of Sedge Bay along the East Entrance Road on Saturday. Law enforcement investigated the scene and found no evidence of injured wolves, but they did find shotgun shells. It is illegal

Investigators say a Texas man was arrested on charges that he beat his 1-year-old daughter and glued shut her eyes and mouth. The toddler’s mother said her husband punched and choked the toddler using a super glue stick. When police arrived, 29-year-old Johnnie Lee Carter had already taken off. He was arrested at a motel

Not as cold overnight, with lows into the mid to upper 30’s. We’ll see a warming trend over the next few days through Saturday. Sunny weather with above average temperatures will prevail, with breeze afternoon winds around 10-15. Next week will usher in a more active weather pattern, with several chances for showers and cooler

Wednesday update: After Tuesday night’s meeting it was confirmed 22 homes have been lost. Highway 189/191 remains closed Wednesday morning for burnout operations. Previous story: Additional burnout operations were planned Tuesday as firefighters attempt to contain the 49,805 acre Roosevelt Fire in western Wyoming. Highway 189/191 will be closed at noon during the burnouts and

A Cheyenne psychologist and his wife pleaded guilty Tuesday to making false statements to Wyoming Medicaid. Dr. John R. Sink, Jr. and his wife Diane M. Sink appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson in federal district court in Cheyenne. U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Mark Klaasen said the two fraudulently billed for mental

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Should students get credit for work not handed in? One Florida teacher said no and took a stand. And now she’s been fired for that move. But Diana Tirado doesn’t regret her action. Motivation, inspiration– that’s what Diana Tirado strives to provide her students as a longtime teacher. “Teaching is a calling for me,” said

It’s voter registration day. However, getting millennials to vote is no easy task. The League of Women Voters of Pocatello had a table set up at Idaho State University to help students register to vote. The event was held in Rendezvous Center on the ISU campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students from out

The Latest on Congress considering changes to the Endangered Species Act in the wake of a ruling that restored protections for grizzly bears: 8:15 a.m. A court ruling that blocked grizzly bear hunts in the Northern Rockies is galvanizing Republicans eager to overhaul the Endangered Species Act. But Congress is poised first to deal with

UPDATE 7:50 p.m.: A Wyoming junior high teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a teenage girl, ending his trial that began this week. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports 34-year-old Joseph Meza pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexual abuse of a minor after reaching an agreement with Laramie County prosecutors, who dropped seven counts against him.

As firefighters work to douse unintentional wildfires throughout the west, the Nature Conservancy has announced plans to intentionally burn 250 acres of pasture land near Henry’s Lake. The land is located on the conservancy’s Flat Ranch Preserve. It is designed to improve plant diversity and grazing for cattle, but will also benefit elk, moose, pronghorn,

Fires have been burning all around Southeastern Idaho for the last several months and it appears that the smoke might not be clearing as soon as many would hope. Generally, by this time of year precipitation and lower relative humidity have reduced fire risks, but this year we’re not seeing that. “We are looking at,

We’ll see a warming trend over the next few days through Saturday. Sunny weather with above average temperatures will prevail, with breeze afternoon winds around 10-15. Next week will usher in a more active weather pattern, with several chances for showers and cooler temperatures. Today: Mostly sunny. Highs near 70 degrees. Tonight: Calm with lows

The University of Wyoming is expecting a healthy-sized crowd for this Saturday’s football game. The Cowboys are hosting the Boise State Broncos. Officials expect a number of hits on the field, but they hope to avoid them on any of the roads between Boise and Laramie. Law enforcement agencies in three states, Idaho, Wyoming and

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Skyline 9Hillcrest 1 Blackfoot 8 Bonneville 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Rigby 0 Sugar-Salem 1 Skyline 2 Hillcrest 0 Idaho Falls 8 Shelley 0 North Fremont 3 Butte County 0 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON) Bonneville 3 Shelley 0 West Jefferson 3 Ririe 0 Firth 3Salmon 0 Watersprings 3 Clark County 0

Groups are reacting to a Montana federal judge’s decision Monday to halt grizzly bear hunts in Idaho and Wyoming. While some consider federal Judge Dana Christensen’s ruling to put grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem back on the endangered species list a win, others say this decision ignores science and was based on emotion.

It’s already illegal to text and drive in Idaho, but now the Idaho Falls City Council is considering a proposal to make it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. Councilman Jim Freeman, a retired firefighter, believes it would be an important step in the name of safety. He told a city council work

Juan Santos-Quintero, 23, who was arrested Friday night following the shooting of a Bingham County Deputy in Firth, now faces four felony counts in connection with the incident. Bingham County Prosecutor Cleve Colson said Santos-Quintero will be charged as a persistent violator. He filed four felony charges including; aggravated battery upon a peace officer, two

A lodge at an Idaho resort is preparing to reopen after a fire earlier this year caused more than $1 million in damages to the building. The Times-News reports Sun Valley Resort says the Warm Springs Day Lodge should reopen by Christmas. The rebuilt lodge, which was damaged in an April 18 blaze, will have

A woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart has been transferred to a federal halfway house following her release from prison. An online entry in the Utah sex-offender registry shows 72-year-old Wanda Barzee is listed as living at a contracted residential re-entry center in Salt Lake City. Barzee was initially placed in a South Salt Lake

Six Flags in St. Louis is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Fright Fest by choosing six people to spend 30 hours in a coffin. The select six coffin dwellers will be chosen to spend 30 hours in a coffin, from 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 13 until 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 14. Coffin

When Rolls-Royce went looking for the perfect place to unveil their first-ever SUV, the search ended at Snow King Mountain Resort in Jackson. The company was at the resort Tuesday to film their new Cullinan SUV.Snow King will donate 5 percent of its filming right proceeds to the Doug Coombs Foundation. The local nonprofit provides

Idaho Falls Police arrested Kerry Noble, 49, of Idaho Falls, for possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and an outstanding warrant. A patrolman saw a vehicle speeding near 3rd Street and Higbee at around 3 a.m. Monday. The officer stopped the car and discovered the driver had a warrant for his

Another chilly night as lows dip back into the upper 20’s and lower 30’s. There is a Frost Advisory out for tonight and early Wednesday morning. Stormy weather passing through Montana will drop in some gusty winds for Wednesday afternoon, with dry conditions for us locally. High pressure builds in for the rest of the

When Ear Spring, in the Upper Geyser Basin, suddenly erupted for the first time in decades on September 15, Yellowstone National Park officials found a wide variety of “stuff” around the vent. The eruption kicked out a variety of foreign objects, some of them even historic. Items ranged from coins to hats and even a

Coeur d’Alene authorities say they euthanized a male cougar that was wandering across a parking lot near a daycare center. On Monday, Idaho Fish and Game officials and the Coeur d’Alene Police waited until the cougar settled in a tree to dart and euthanized the cougar. Idaho Fish and Game Biologist Jim Hayden says the