Month: September 2018

Love can weather any storm. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control shared a photo of an elderly couple holding hands in the back of an ambulance as they were being evacuated for Hurricane Florence. “We are grateful for the incredible crews still assisting with safe medical evacuations,” SC DHEC tweeted on Wednesday.

Air quality is much improved across the region as an area of low pressure will continue to work in from the northwest. A few showers are likely through Central Idaho and areas near the Montana border. We’ll start to warm up again heading into Saturday as the clouds move out tomorrow. Thursday: Isolated showers and

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Sugar-Salem – 6South Fremont – 0 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Sugar-Salem – 7South Fremont – 0 Malad – 1American Falls – 3 North Fremont – 0Firth – 3 H.S. VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON) Grace – 3Taylor’s Crossing – 0 Soda Springs – 0Malad – 3

The Blackfoot community has been waiting for the new Blackfoot Movie Mill to open. And they’ll have to wait a bit longer. The theater is still about four to five weeks out from opening. While there hasn’t been too many challenges with construction, it is taking just a bit longer due to a few changes.

If your child needs a little extra help with homework, there’s a new place in Pocatello that is willing to help. Maggie’s Place Learning Center just opened in Old Town and is offering tutoring services for anyone who needs it. The tutoring services it mainly focuses on is K through 12 but managing director Sheryl

Starting a new grid kids football program from the turf up can be hard. It takes support from parents and the surrounding community — and paying it forward. The new Thunder Ridge High School is made up of previous Bonneville and Hillcrest High School students. Each one of those high school already has its own

The long-standing tradition of spray painting the football goalposts after a ‘Civil War’ victory in Bonneville School District 93 has been put to rest.

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Wednesday after a report of a person with a gun and another report of a carjacking. Around 10:00 a.m., dispatch received a report of a person with a gun at the exit 89 off ramp. While units were responding to the area, officials received another call that

Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries for people age 65 and older. From January to August 2018, Idaho Falls Fire Department received a 1,066 fall calls. Averaging about 120 calls a month in 2018. “For the older population there’s a huge risk of injuries to the hip, which could be a long-term

Local fire departments and an educational institute are in the early discussions of creating a regional public safety training center. The Idaho Falls Fire Department has taken the lead on the project. Fire Chief Dave Hannenman and training Chief Jon Perry met with the College of Eastern Idaho last month to discuss proposals. The idea

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the 18th time in 2018 Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 4:23 a.m. It has been 4 days, 18 hours and 3 minutes since the last eruption. Shelby Smith captured the video above around 8:10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Yellowstone National

The Idaho State Tax Commission is urging you review your federal Form W-4 now to ensure you’re withholding enough from your paycheck for state and federal income taxes. With significant changes to state and federal tax laws, you could be among many taxpayers who are having too little money withheld from your paychecks to cover

Officials say the driver of a Ford pickup truck was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Iona Road and US 26/Yellowstone Highway Wednesday afternoon. Idaho State Police and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash. ISP reports minor injuries were obtained during the crash. Traffic is being waved through the

Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners are working to draft a three-party Memoradum of Understanding that would result in setting aside property for a new school building in Teton Village. The agreement would include Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Teton County School District Number 1 Board of Trustees. All three parties

An area of low pressure will continue to work in from the Northwest. A few isolated thunderstorms will move through Central Idaho and areas near the Montana border. We’ll continue a cooling trend today and into Thursday, with highs in the seventies. However, most of the moisture with this system will stay to our north.

Rexburg Police handed a citation to a 67-year-old man Tuesday after two women complained he was following them. John Berry was cited for misdemeanor stalking in the second degree and released. According to police, the women said the man made contact with them in a grocery store and waited for them in the parking lot.

S.E.A. Construction of Raymond, Washington has been awarded a $1.79 million contract to repair flood-damaged areas of the Heise-Roberts Levee System, near Rigby. The project is located on the upper Snake River between Jefferson and Madison Counties near Lorenzo. The levee was damaged by sustained high water flows during the 2017 and 2018 flood seasons.

Idaho State University Graduate Medical Education and Professional Relations associate dean Dr. Bill Woodhouse has been installed as president of the Idaho Medical Association. Woodhouse has been involved with medical organizations for more than 25 years, having represented his colleagues in the Wyoming Medical Society before coming to Idaho in 1994. Woodhouse also worked as

An Idaho Falls native will be buried September 19 in Silver Creek, Nebraska. Army Master Sergeant Leonard K. Chinn was killed during the Korean War. His remains were included among 33 boxes of remains of servicemen that were turned over to American officials by North Korea on December 14, 1993. According to the U.S. Army,

(UPDATE) Idaho Falls Police tells us Torey May has been found and is safe. No other information was released. Previous Story: Police are attempting to locate a 30-year-old Idaho Falls man reported missing by his family at around 6:30 p.m. Monday. According to Idaho Falls Police, Torey May had made some statements of self-harm before

A record-breaking amount of people went to the Eastern Idaho State Fair this year. Over 248,000 people showed up to enjoy the nine-day event. That is up from 2017’s record of 239,448 people. The Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo broke attendance records on both Monday and Tuesday. On Friday, Old Dominion took the stage with

“Ride for the Brand.” That is the new brand for the new Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce logo released Wednesday. A committee of Chamber board and business members reviewed the changing working environment and supported a new design created by Creative Curiosity from Wilson, Wyoming. According to a Chamber news release, the committee felt there

A 38-year-old Ucon man is now behind bars after hiding from police inside the Bonneville Humane Society after leading them on a chase. Police say just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to Lake and I Street where they found a man and woman yelling and throwing things at each other. The couple then

Southwesterly winds from an area of low pressure over Oregon and Washington will lead to windy conditions today, which will help to scour out the smoke across the region. As this trough approaches the Gem State, we’ll continue a cooling trend today and into tomorrow, with highs in the seventies. However, most of the moisture

Idaho State Police reports a 44-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized after his motorcycle struck the rear tire of a dump truck and he was ejected from the motorcycle Tuesday around 9:32 a.m. Officials report Shad Swink of Moab, Utah was riding a 1984 Harley Davidson FXST motorcycle and had turned onto US 20 at mile marker

While many have seen video of the 9-11 tragedy from New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania, video of local reaction is not as common. So, on the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attack, we share a shortened version of the Local News 8 10PM Newscast showing the reaction to the tragedy from people in Eastern

The Jackson community held tradition to honor first responders who died on 9/11. It was a stair climb similar to when the first responders climbed the steps of the twin towers There were 414 badges hanging on rope at a park pavilion in Jackson. Each one is for a first responder who died in the

It was 17 years ago today that one of the most horrific events in American history took place. It’s a day no American, living at the time, will soon forget. But for a new generation of Americans, not yet born at the time of the attacks, their knowledge of the events will be learned through

The I Love ISU scholarship campaign entered week two on Tuesday, and volunteers need your help. Volunteers have spent the last several days making calls to businesses and individuals about supporting ISU’s biggest scholarship drive of the year. Calls Tuesday focused on the Pocatello and American Falls area. Last week volunteers in the Idaho Falls

Every year the Ammon City Fire Department honors the fallen of September 11, 2001. This year was no different Tuesday. A moving display of firefighter helmets and boots can be seen in front of a ladder truck with a large U.S. Flag flying high above. Names are even listed on the front of the fire

Idaho State Police reports a 60-year-old American Falls woman was transported to Portneuf Medical Center after she was injured in a single-vehicle crash on I-86 at milepost 52, west of Pocatello. According to officials, Linda Brazelton was driving westbound on I-86 in a 2010 Toyota Venza when her vehicle went off the right shoulder where

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a 21-year-old man died in an ATV accident at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes around 12:41 p.m. Tuesday. Officials report Nathan Huber from Mooresville North Carolina was riding a 4 wheeler about one to one and a half miles north of Nine Mile Knolland when he went over a

Idaho officials say a U.S. District Court judge made a legal error and should reverse his ruling that Idaho violated the U.S. Constitution by forcing several landowners to sell their natural gas and oil to a Texas company. The Idaho attorney general’s office in documents filed Monday says Chief U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn

United Way of Southeastern Idaho CEO Margaret Ganyo announced Tuesday that she will step down from the post after this year’s campaign. She has served in the post for almost 15 years. Board President Roger Gibson said, “Margaret has led this organization well through significant change and growth. She oversaw the merger with the Bingham

Idaho anglers and hunters not only have to contend with elusive fish and wildlife, now even their licenses and tags are vanishing. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game in a statement Tuesday says some licenses and tags have fading print and are turning into blank pieces of paper. Fish and Game spokesman Roger Phillips

The Andover Fire Department’s video of an eagle who landed on top of a 9/11 display is quickly gaining viral status. On Tuesday, which is the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, the fire department held a tribute to the events over Highway 10 in Andover. “We’re all set up here, so nobody forgets,” Andover

An area of low pressure is sliding down the Pacific coast, which will amplify the smoke heading into our region from the southwest. A weak cold front will slide in from that low for Wednesday. A few thunderstorms will develop over Idaho and Wyoming. Most of the moisture with this system will stay to our

For several years, Holy Rosary School in Idaho Falls has held a “Heroes Lunch” for local first responders on Patriot Day. This year was no exception. The school held a special ceremony before hosting lunch for fire and police officers.

After revising its safety procedures, Fluor Idaho has resumed the removal of buried Cold War weapons waste at its Idaho facility. The Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory cleanup contractor suspended buried waste exhumation at the Accelerated Retrieval Project VIII facility after an April 11 breach of storage drums. The contractor revised its exhumation and

Customers of Fall River Electric in West Yellowstone can expect a power outage early Thursday. The Bonneville Power Administration requested the planned outage to repair transmission lines and avoid a larger, unplanned outage at some later date and for the safety of line workers. Fall River officials said the outage will affect all members in

The Latest on the release of Elizabeth Smart’s kidnapper: 12:35 p.m. Elizabeth Smart says it is “incomprehensible” that a woman convicted of helping a former street preacher kidnap her will be released from prison next week. Smart said in a statement Tuesday she was “surprised and disappointed” to learn that Wanda Barzee will be freed

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a witness saw an adult male jump in the Snake River on the east side, across from the falls and near the round-about on Memorial Drive. The call came in from dispatch at 11:19 a.m. and emergency responders had him out of the river by 11:22 a.m. An ambulance

A scam is being reported in the area using local law enforcement agencies to get money from people. The scam tends to use the real name of officers who work at sheriff offices or police stations. The Bannock County Sheriff’s said someone is disguising themselves as being from “Bannock County Emergency Operations.” They used the

A 48-year-old hiker from Minnesota has been injured in a bear encounter in northern Wyoming. Park County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lance Mathess says Bradley D. Johnson of Plymouth, Minnesota, received severe injuries to his arm, shoulder and back when he encountered two bears on Sunday afternoon in the Beartooth Mountains near the Wyoming-Montana border. The

Wyoming Game and Fish wardens trapped and relocated an adult female grizzly and her two cubs Thursday, September 6. A second sub-adult female grizzly was captured and relocated on Friday. The family group was captured in response to cattle depredation on private lands in the Cody region. The bear and her cubs were relocated into

UPDATE 09/10/2018 9:35 p.m.: Idaho Falls Power is reporting power has been restored as of 9:30 p.m. Monday Night. The cause of the outage was due to a transformer failure at a substation. If you are still without power call Idaho Falls Power at (208) 612-8348. ORIGINAL STORY: Idaho Falls Power is responding to a

American Falls educator Marc Beitia has been named 2019 Teacher of the Year. Not only is Beitia a Career Technical Education high school teacher, he is mayor of American Falls and the lead’s the state’s most honored FFA program. “As Idaho Teacher of the Year, Marc Beitia is a perfect fit for this state and

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s budget office says Idahoans may have to come up with more money to pay their 2018 taxes next year due to major changes tied to the new tax law. According to the Division of Financial Management on Monday, the state’s tax revenue has faced a shortfall for the past two months

– A 48-year-old hiker from Minnesota has been injured in a bear encounter in northern Wyoming. Park County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lance Mathess says Bradley D. Johnson of Plymouth, Minnesota, received severe injuries to his arm, shoulder and back when he encountered two bears on Sunday afternoon in the Beartooth Mountains near the Wyoming-Montana border.

Idaho State Police is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Jefferson County. The accident happened at the intersection of Hwy. 48 and 4200 East. ISP says a front-end loader was heading south on 4200 East. 48-year-old David Stokes of Rigby was riding a motorcycle heading west on the highway. Idaho State Police says Stokes used

Moderate air quality will continue thanks to the fires burning in Northern California, though improvement is likely for Wednesday. Look for more wind as well as a low pressure system slides in from the Northwest. Temperatures will drop slowly over the next few days, with gusty southwest winds each afternoon. Most of the moisture with

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Shelley 1 Blackfoot 7 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Teton 4 American Falls 3 Marsh Valley 8 Snake River 0

Smokey skies are causing eyes to become irritated, itchy and watery. Optometrist Lisa Porter says she’s seen a lot of patients lately affected by the smoke and allergens in the air. “What the eye lid should look like when I invert it or flip it is it should be flat like the back of my

Idaho Fish and Game officials removed another bear from eastern Idaho. The young grizzly was trapped on Sept. 4 and transferred to a Texas wildlife sanctuary, where it will remain. This bear was a yearling that had been spotted in the Flat Rock and Coffee Pots campgrounds and near Mack’s Inn. Generally, grizzly bears stay

Exciting things are coming to Rexburg. Monday was the ribbon cutting for phase two of Hemming Village. Phase one was completed a few years back but the new phase includes new residential, commercial, and retail. The president of Hemming Corporation says he is excited to be a part of the city growth. “Our family has

For more than a decade now, Pastor Jacqualine “Big Momma” Thomas has been working to help those in need in the greater Pocatello area. Thomas started Big Momma’s House for the homeless after she saw a need for change in the community. “It really came to a supernatural beginning when the sheriff’s department called me

Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board trustees are taking public comment on architectural plans to improve Pocatello High School. The board has reserved $4.5 million in capital improvement funds to pay for the project. No bond money will be required. The project is scheduled for the 2018-19 budget year. The improvements would provide additional classrooms and common space

UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Both lanes of US 26 are now open. UPDATE 4:15 p.m. One lane of US 26 traffic is shut down at this time. Officials are letting one direction go at a time. Crews are mopping up hotspots. The fire burned mostly brush and some grain stubble, and crews do not know the

Idahoans may see smaller refunds when filing their 2018 taxes next year because of major changes tied to the new tax law, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s budget office warned on Monday. According to the Division of Financial Management, the state’s tax revenue has faced a shortfall for the past two months because of individual income

Moderate air quality, thanks to the fires burning in Northern California. Look for more wind as well as a low pressure system slides in from the Northwest. Temperatures will drop slowly over the next few days, with those gusty winds, with gusts over 30 MPH. A few thunderstorms will develop later this week, but the

The Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is working to rally Wyoming business to take advantage of a federal government military project which stands to be the largest economic development investment in Wyoming. The U.S. Congress invested $90 billion into the modernization of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system. Installed in the 1950’s, the land-based missiles

Idaho Falls Police report one person was transported to the hospital after a three-vehicle accident near the intersection of Lomax Street and Wabash Avenue. Police say the wreck involved a pickup truck with a travel trailer, a Ford Explorer and a Ford Expedition around 12:15 p.m. Officials report the pickup was heading west on Lomax

UPDATE 9/10/18: Yellowstone’s fire danger is now VERY HIGH as there is continued warm and dry weather across the park and no significant cooling in sight There are currently no fire restrictions in the park, and as always, campfires are only permitted in fire rings in campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. All campfires must be

The number of visitors to Yellowstone National Park fell off a bit during August. The National Park Service reports 813,970 people visited the park during the month, down 11 percent from August 2017. In August of last year, the park saw 916,166 visits, the busiest August on record. So far this year, the park has

Idaho Falls Police reported Monday a 29-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for rape of a female between the age of 16 and 17 years with the perpetrator being 3 or more years older than the female. An officer investigated a report of an adult male having sexual intercourse with a juvenile female last Tuesday.

Blackfoot Police are looking for those responsible of a possible malicious injury or a hit and run accident Sunday at 12:55 a.m. near the Blackfoot fairgrounds. Trina Bates Clegg reports she discovered the back window of her vehicle broken out when she was leaving the Eastern Idaho State Fair Sunday. Police say a witness reported

According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week. That brings the state average to $3.20 per gallon on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon bringing the national average to $2.84 per gallon. Average gasoline prices on September 10

The Idaho Falls City Council is considering a new plan for keeping the city’s snow removal budget funded. Under the plan, the council would budget $525,000 per year for snow removal. At the end of the season, any unspent snow removal funds would be put into a designated account until the balance of the account

UPDATE 9/10/18: The lightning-caused Rabbit Foot Fire, 22 miles N. of Challis, is now 20 percent contained and has burned 35,857 acres. Firefighters have made excellent progress the past two days. They completed rehabilitation of firelines and removal of equipment on Silver Creek Road, south of Williams Lake, and between Hat and Little Hat Creeks.

The Bridger Teton National Forest has again extended a public comment period on proposed improvements to the Snow King Mountain Resort. The public scoping period has been extended by 21 days. The Town of Jackson and Teton County have requested the extension from September 13 to October 4 to better coordinate with their joint information

We’ll still be dealing with hazy conditions for the next few days from those fires out west. Temperatures will drop slowly over the next few days with a trough of low pressure approaching from the east. As a result, winds will be an issue for the next several days as well, particularly in the afternoons.

The Bureau of Land Management, Clark County and Camas Creek RFPA responded to a fire in the Caribou Targhee National Forest. It is near Thunder Gulch. The fire has been labeled the Thunder Gulch fire. It is about 6 miles west of Spencer, it’s burning about a quarter acre in timber. There are two engines

“We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to be a part of the Harry Potter Wizarding Academy…” An invitation to take a step inside the world of Harry Potter for a night – and all for a good cause. A high school senior in Preston put on a Harry Potter themed

Pocatello is more than 500 miles away from the nearest NFL stadium, still, fans came out to watch all 13 games on this first Sunday of action at the Clydesdale in Pocatello. “Well I’d hope we’d get all the sports and NFL fans out here to enjoy the day together and to have some friendly

The Eastern Idaho State Fair wraps up Saturday after more than a week of fun and excitement. Fair managers say it looks like it was another record breaking year. The fair broke the attendance record last year with 239,000 people. Fair general manager Brandon Bird says going into the last day they are on pace

Nearly 17 years ago America was changed forever with the September 11 attacks. Saturday, Idahoans ran in memory of the first responders who lost their lives that day. “The America of September 10, it was not the America of September 12,” said special guest at the race, Captain Kevin Calhoun with the New York Fire

As the East Idaho State Fair comes to an end, the Demolition Derby is just getting started. Saturday, the much-anticipated event is expected to have a massive turnout. For over 40 years, this sell-out event has become a staple of the East Idaho State Fair. The September Slam Derby is the final event of the

Dry Upper level flow continues to stream over SE Idaho, bringing no moisture, just breezy conditions at times and smoke from fires in the Northwest. Sunday will be Sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 70’s to around 82 across the region. Overnight lows will remain in the 40’s for Idaho mainly. We will

Four years ago, an up and coming band called Old Dominion performed at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Now, they are one of the biggest acts in country music and they are back for another concert. “The last time we came through Blackfoot we were in a van and a trailer,” said Tommy Garris, Old

Today marks the first day of the new underpass on center street in Pocatello. After a month of construction, Pocatello officials opened the new underpass for cars and pedestrians. The ribbon cutting was held this afternoon at 2 p.m. “The structure of the underpass is in really good shape, so what we wanted to do

UPDATE 7:00 a.m. Richard Lee, 63, and passenger Cheryl Lee, 63, both of New Zealand, were the passengers of the Dodge travel van. Both died from their injuries at the scene of the crash. Family has been notified. UPDATE 1:15 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, head-on crash on State Highway 34 at milepost

High School Football Scores for Friday, Sept. 7 Thunder Ridge – 0Blackfoot – 52 Idaho Falls – 15Hillcrest – 36 Skyview (UT) – 28Madison – 19 Bonneville – 8Rigby – 35 Shelley – 15Skyline – 36 Century – 42Pocatello – 16 Canyon Ridge – 24Preston – 38 Highland – 31Twin Falls – 14 North Fremont

On Thursday, the official location for the new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Pocatello was announced. It will be located in the Satterfield area – east of Satterfield and Butte Street in a subdivision known as Crestview Estates. Satterfield is still a developing and up-and-coming area in Pocatello, so

It has been three weeks as of Friday that the canceled Idaho Rockfest 2018 was supposed to take place. People across the area say they still have not received their refunds. “I’m a big RATT fan, so I saw that are going to be playing and I bought two tickets,” said Angela Olaveson. “One for

Paul Davis Restoration of Idaho and Paul Davis Cares is holding its the fifth annual 9/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial Tribute 5K/10K run and one mile walk Saturday. The race will be at Snake River Landing and start at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. There will also be a children’s firefighter challenge course, smoke

For the first time this week, the biggest news out of Blackfoot is not the Eastern Idaho State Fair. It’s a new business that’s coming to the city that could bring as many as 500 new Jobs. B-2 Technologies has chosen then Old Sugar Factory location on Highway 91 for a factory that will make

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the 17th time in 2018 Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 10:20 a.m. Yellowstone National Park reports this is the most active year for Steamboat since 1982. USGS said the geyser has decided to follow a semi-regular pattern of erupting

Fall River Electric reports a vehicle struck a power pole in West Yellowstone at the corner of Irish and Parkway and has knocked out power. Crews are on their way to the site to either replace the pole or reroute power if possible. Officials say it could take until 5:30 p.m. before power is restored.

Thursday was the third annual ‘KIDK Day’ at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot. Todd Kunz and Steve Cannon had a good time collecting your donated school supplies from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In return, during that time frame, fair goers got admission for just $3. KIDK filled a few barrels with all

There’s a lot of food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, but there’s one long-time item that will have your stomach growling. The tiger ear booth has been around for decades and is a tradition for many fairgoers. “Come get a tiger ear, they’re terrific.” That’s a call that’s hard not to answer for many

A few thunderstorms are expected, with gusty winds thanks to a passing front. Most of the thunderstorms will occur to the east of I-15 into the Eastern Highlands and the Upper Snake River Highlands. We’ll look for gusty winds and those scattered storms with cooler temps by Sunday. Saturday: Windy, Partly cloudy with highs into

UPDATE: The Idaho Transportation Department reports the crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL: Idaho State Police reports a crash is blocking US 26 near mile marker 349.5 east of Ririe at 1:00 p.m. Friday. ISP said three people were involved in the crash, and one person with minor injuries was transported to the hospital. The Idaho

Idaho’s top schools chief will no longer ask for money to create a rural schools network after lawmakers rejected the proposal every year the Republican leader has been in office. Instead, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra is gearing up to make a similar but different pitch. According to Ybarra’s budget proposal for the upcoming

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is in desperate need of canned dog, puppy, cat and kitten food. The shelter said in a Facebook post this year’s kitten and puppy season has wiped out their entire inventory, and they have several animals in their care that require canned food. If you would like to donate food

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $154,000 contract to rehabilitate flood-damaged areas of the Carmen Levee System on the Salmon River in Lemhi County. The levee was damaged by high flows during the 2017 flood season. The Corps’ Walla Walla District awarded the contract to S.E.A. Construction, LLC August 27. The work

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to those responsible for the death of a doe mule deer that was illegally shot with archery equipment south of Afton, Wyoming. Wyoming Game and Fish wardens said the deer was discovered September 2, about a mile west of the Fish Creek Road

The LOTOJA Bike Race, which takes riders on a 205 mile ride from Logan, Utah and finishes at Teton Village, will pass through Jackson this Saturday. Jackson Hole Community Pathways is seeking volunteers to help with pathways traffic management of two to three hour shifts starting Saturday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m.