Month: September 2018

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Randy Smith will keynote the Idaho Hometown Heroes medal ceremony Saturday, September 8 in Pocatello. Smith is a former medal recipient. Sponsored by the JRM Foundation for Humanity, the Hometown Hero Medal pays tribute to those who show unique characteristics, achievements, and commitment to a better, safer community across

The Teton County, Wyoming Planning Commission will consider master plan updates for two ski resorts Monday. Snow King and Grand Targhee will bring amended plans to the commission beginning at 5 p.m. The Snow King development is the principal responsibility of the Town of Jackson, but is being reviewed by the county to consider any

A federally-run sheep experiment facility in Idaho long targeted by environmental groups will start grazing sheep again in the Centennial Mountains of Idaho and Montana. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Sheep Experiment Station will resume grazing in 2019 on 25 square miles of sheep station land and 5 square miles of U.S. Forest

A few thunderstorms are expected for today and Saturday. Most will occur to the east of I-15 into the Eastern Highlands and the Upper Snake River Highlands. A front is moving through on Saturday, we’ll look for gusty winds and those scattered storms with cooler temps on Sunday. Friday: Breezy, mostly sunny, with highs into

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Skyline 5Shelley 0 Pocatello 1Wood River 9 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Thunder Ridge 1 Highland 8 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} Preston 0 Century 3 Minico 3 Pocatello 0 Challis 1 Grace 3

The Better Business Bureau says to watch out for a check scam. The BBB says it is mostly an employment scam. Scammers will offer to hire you, but want to pre-pay you. They will send you a check, ask you to deposit it, and then ask to send some money back to them. Or, you

No flights are going in or out of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport until early next week because it is currently closed. The airport closed yesterday for the next six days while crews do runway reconstruction. They are sealing cracks and doing pavement repairs. Airport managers say this only happens about once every 20 years.

Have you ever wondered where your luggage goes after you check it? Or what equipment airports use to clear the runways? On Thursday, the public got to find out. Because it is currently closed for runway reconstruction, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport decided to open its doors to the public for behind the scenes tours.

A transformer explosion knocked out power in a rural Pocatello neighborhood last week. The explosion also sent a huge power surge through many homes causing damage ranging in the 10’s of thousands of dollars. Neighbors in the cinnamon ridge area are still shaken up after the transformer explosion last week. Which sent a massive power

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of the new Pocatello temple. It will be located east of Satterfield Drive and Butte Street in Pocatello in a new subdivision known as Crestview Estates – Division 2.An artist rendering of the temple was released Thursday. The rendering features a three-story temple

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, at approximately 8:23 a.m., the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding an injured hunter. The hunter told dispatch an arrow came loose from the quiver on his bow as he stepped over a large log and it impaled his forearm. He began bleeding profusely and

As the hot weather stays, so do the wasps. You can spot the bugs nearly everywhere around eastern Idaho. One family reached out to Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 about the problems they’ve faced with the pest at school. “Kids on the playground are being stung, including my grandson,” said Cathy Koon,

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed a bat has tested positive for rabies within Blackfoot city limits. This is the seventh bat to test positive for rabies in Idaho this year. Rabies is a fatal viral illness in humans and other animals. Household pets and other animals can be exposed to the virus by

The Fort Hall Casino reported an electrical fire with the HVAC motor above the Cage area within the casino floor Thursday around 12:38 p.m. General Manager of the Casino Pamela Gallegos said the fire was self-contained by the air ducts. According to Gallegos, everyone evacuated out of the building safely. The casino property was shut

UPDATE: Construction on Lincoln Road from Hitt Road to Ammon Road is coming along. Crews expect the road will open October 15. For now, there will be access provided to only local residents and business access. ORIGINAL: Knife River Construction is moving into a significant phase of work at the new Roundabout at the intersection

Monsoonal moisture has increased with scattered thunderstorms for Thursday evening. A few thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday and Saturday. A front is moving through on Saturday, we’ll look for gusty winds and those scattered storms with cooler temps on Sunday. Tonight: A few storms Light winds with lows in the 40’s. Friday: Breezy,

As regional wildlife makes preparations for winter, there are an increased number of calls about animals wandering into residential areas, especially moose and bears. Wyoming Game and Fish is asking people to be aware of the possibility and remove anything on their property that might entangle them or entice them into trouble. Bear attractants should

UPDATE: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Jerry Edson has been located in Idaho Falls. He is safe. ORIGINAL: Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 70-year-old male in the area of S. Bellin Rd. and Barbary Ln. Jerry Edson has been missing for over an hour and may have walked away from his

The majority of Idahoans present at the Oct. 1 attack on the Las Vegas Strip have not submitted applications to a Nevada crime-victim program for expense reimbursements. Fifty-eight people were killed and hundreds were injured when a gunman opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest festival. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Shae James Rolfe of Blackfoot waived his preliminary hearing in Bingham County Magistrate Court Thursday on charges of sexual battery of a minor child aged 16 or 17, sexual exploitation of a child and sexual exploitation by possession of materials obtained over the internet, by photo or video. Rolfe will appear for District Court arraignment

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Steven R. Davis has been located in Ammon and is safe. The sheriff’s office thanks you for your help locating him. ORIGINAL: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a 51-year-old Idaho Falls man. Family reported Wednesday Steven R. Davis was

Engineering professor Lee Ostrom has been picked to serve as interim executive officer of the University of Idaho Center in Idaho Falls. Ostrom will serve until a permanent executive officer is named. The “EO” serves as public face of the University in southeast Idaho, supporting the university’s legislative and business engagement, and other duties. A

UPDATE 9/6/18 3:00 p.m.: Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies have made contact with Brandy Wertz and are no longer needing the public’s assistance in locating her. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone for their help. UPDATE 9/6/18 10:00 a.m.: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said thanks to tips from the public, they have received information

Federal marshals have arrested a man who set himself on fire at a Kaysville gas station, inflicting burns on himself and the four Utah officers who saved his life. KUTV-TV reports 26-year-old Tyler Ivison was booked into the Davis County Jail Wednesday on a warrant for aggravated arson. Ivison reportedly doused himself in gasoline in

UPDATE 1:20 p.m. Rocky Mountain Power reports power has been restored. ORIGINAL: Rocky Mountain Power reports a power outage is affecting 1,074 customers in the Ammon area. The outage was first reported around 10:57 a.m. and was caused by a vehicle accident on Crowley Road and 49th South. Crews are responding to the outage and

The Bonneville School Board sifted through thousands of suggested potential names for a new middle school to be built next to the new Thunder Ridge High School Wednesday night before settling on 10. The 10 names will be sent out to the public in the form of a survey. Here they are: Wolverine Middle School

A Boise jockey was hospitalized Sunday when the horse she was riding in an Eastern Idaho State Fair race somersaulted and she was thrown from the horse. According to a GoFundMe account, Nikeela Black sustained severe spine injuries which left her paralyzed from the ribs down. Her secondary injuries included facial lacerations and a collapsed

Whooping cough cases have doubled in Utah County this year, and public health officials are concerned there could be more as the school year begins. KUTV-TV reports 70 whooping cough cases have been confirmed so far this year. It’s twice as many cases as those reported during the same time period last year. Lisa Guerra

Donald Trump Jr. has posted a response to Nike’s controversial new ad featuring Colin Kaepernick. The president’s son shared his own version of the ad on Instagram Wednesday, featuring President Donald Trump instead of the NFL player-turned-activist. View this post on Instagram There, fixed it for you. #maga A post shared by Donald Trump Jr.

An Amber Alert issued out of Hayden, Idaho just before 4 a.m. Thursday has been canceled. Authorities say the boy is safe and his mother is in custody. The original alert said: “This is an activation of the Idaho AMBER Alert System.We have just received this important information regarding an abducted child in Hayden, Idaho,

Mostly sunny weather is expected today with highs into the mid to upper 80’s and light winds. I expect some thunderstorms for Central Idaho and the mountains along the Wyoming border. It is possible that some t-storms drift into the Snake River Plain. Highs will cool off for the weekend. Today: Mostly sunny with highs

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Idaho Falls 0 Blackfoot 0 F Madison 1 Hillcrest 0 Aberdeen 0 American Falls 7 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Madison 5 Hillcrest 2 Aberdeen 0 American Falls 6 Malad 1Snake River 0 Sugar-Salem 2Teton 1 Firth 2South Fremont 2 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} Teton 2Ririe 3

There is always a lot of interesting things to see at the fair, including an eight feet tall cowgirl. “My basic purpose in life is to bring happiness to wherever I am, that’s my job,” said cowgirl Lucky Star. Come down to the Eastern Idaho State Fair and you’ll see Lucky Star, the eight foot

In December of 2017, it was announced that a new medical campus would be built in Chubbuck. Groundbreaking for phase one of that medical campus is set to start this month. The city council meeting discussed part of the plans moving forward at Wednesday night’s city council meeting. The council had to decide whether to

The city of Chubbuck welcomed some new additions to its staff. Wednesday night, the city swore in two new police officers. Officers Jordan Kay and Josh Summers were sworn in by Mayor Kevin England and then had their badges pinned on by family members. Both officers are local and grew up in Pocatello. Chief Bill

The City of Pocatello announced Wednesday the first home to take part in the new “Lead Safe and Healthy Home” program was finished. As part of the new program, the house was searched for anything with lead, and items meeting the criteria were removed. Some additional changes were also made to the exterior of the

Idaho Falls School District 91 sent emails to Idaho Falls High School families explaining that volleyball games were to be moved to Bonneville High School. The games were moved because of a problem with the gym floor. This comes after the last weeks bond failure, that was intended to help build a new school. “The

The Pocatello Fire Department reports crews responded to a residential structure fire on Rosewood Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the resident was outside when the fire started and quickly called 911.Firefighters retrieved the owner’s dogs from inside the residence.Crews were able to contain the fire to the attic.

Now fuel tankers, trucks and buses will no longer have to stop at a railroad crossing on US 20 near St. Anthony because now it’s an exempt crossing. The change comes after two local boys were killed at that crossing. After the death of their friends Teagen and Tanner, five local boys decided to do

The Idaho Transportation Department is asking for the public’s opinion. ITD is having a follow-up meeting about the I-15 US-20 connector. They will be going over alternatives they have come up with since the last public meeting back in may. They will have conceptual drawings for the public to look at and give feedback on.

UPDATE 9/5/18: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as 27-year-old Fernando Romero Martinez of Ashton. Romero Martinez was located approximately an hour after the incident was called in and declared deceased at the scene. ORIGINAL: A man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a trench collapse near Ashton. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

There are countless reasons why the communities of southeastern Idaho love where they live. Now is your chance to show the world. Idaho Bannock Development Corporation is sponsoring a “Why I Love Southeastern Idaho” contest. Residents and fans alike are invited to create a story that spotlights southeastern Idaho’s rich history and culture. You can

Sunny weather with daytime highs into the mid to upper 80’s and light winds. Monsoonal moisture works back into the region for Thursday. We’ll look for a few isolated thunderstorms for Central Idaho and the mountains along the Wyoming border. A weak cold front slides in for the weekend, dropping temps, along with some breezy

The increasing number of tourists entering Yellowstone National Park’s west gate has prompted a study of traffic congestion in West Yellowstone, Montana. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District in Gallatin County recently received a $50,000 federal grant for the study. Northern Rocky Executive Director Rob Gilmore says traffic trying

The Teton Conservation District and Teton County Health Department have scheduled a joint public meeting to discuss drinking water quality issues in Hoback Junction. The session will focus on existing information about drinking water issues in Hoback Canyon and potential options for addressing them. Researchers will present available information and provide technical guidance to homeowners

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Idaho Transportation Department reports the crash has been cleared and lanes are open. ORIGINAL: Emergency crews are working to clear a rollover accident in the center divider of Interstate 15 at mile marker 106.The crash involving a GMC pickup truck pulling a travel trailer happened just after 12:00 p.m. Wednesday just south

UPDATE 9/5/18: 1 p.m. An Idaho prison inmate charged with raping a woman while working at a wildfire base camp in Utah has invoked his right to a speedy trial. Prosecutor Kevin Daniels said 27-year-old Ruben Hernandez made his first court appearance in Utah’s Sanpete County in a short hearing on Wednesday. Daniels says he

“You kids get off my lawn!” It’s become a cliche for describing an irritable homeowner, but one Virginia resident got so fed up with neighborhood kids trespassing on his property, he put up an electric fence. This corner looked more like a crime scene than a school bus stop Wednesday morning. “It’s insane.” Parents called

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Young men, young women and senior couples preparing to serve as full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are getting a quicker, more convenient way to open their mission calls. The Church is rolling out a new initiative in which missionary candidates receive their assignments online instead of in the mail.

Idaho State Police reports a motorcyclist from Kimberly was killed in a crash at the intersection of 3300 E and 3700 N, in Twin Falls County Wednesday around 6:29 a.m. after another driver failed to yield at a stop sign. Michael W. Mumm, 58, was driving a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on 3700 N when

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has appointed Kari Jo Gray to the Wyoming Supreme Court. She replaces Justice E. James Burke. Burke has served on the court since 2005. He plans to retire October 8. Gray is a native of Lusk and spent many years in Douglas, Wyoming. She has served as Mead’s Chief of Staff

Idaho Falls Police arrested two men following a chase through Idaho Falls and Ammon. A man in his 20s called police around 7:30 p.m. and reported that two men had threatened his life with weapons around the 700 block of Lindsay Blvd. and then took off. Police found the car and were led on a

An Idaho group made up of state and local political leaders have launched a statewide effort to oppose a ballot initiative seeking to legalize so-called “historical horse racing.” The group, known as Idaho United Against Prop 1, announced Wednesday it was releasing TV and radio ads urging Idahoans to vote no on the ballot initiative

Pocatello plans a show Friday to give the public an up-close view of the improvements made to the Center Street underpass this summer. On the west side of the underpass, city officials will join the Pocatello Chiefs for a public ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Construction crews spent the past month repairing the facade of

Using the internet to find a home or apartment is convenient, but it can be a breeding ground for scams. The Paulsen family found a home on Craigslist for $1,000 a month and only $1,000 down. After asking about the house, they got an email inviting them to tour. The email said no one would

Sunny weather will continue with daytime highs into the mid 80’s and light winds. Monsoonal moisture works back into the region for Thursday. We’ll look for a few isolated thunderstorms for Central Idaho and the mountains along the Wyoming border. A weak cold front slides in Friday, dropping temps for Saturday, along with some breezy

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Preston 21 Minico 0 Century 8 Pocatello 0 Rigby 11 Bonneville 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Thunder Ridge 0 Skyline 8 Bonneville 6Rigby 1 Pocatello 0Century 3 Idaho Falls 3Blackfoot 2 Hghland 9Shelley 1 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} Bonneville 3Idaho Falls 0 Bonneville 3Thunder Ridge 0 Century 3Burley 0 Sugar-Salem 3Snake River

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tuesday released volume one of the first official multi-volume church history since 19-30. ” Saints The Standard of Truth ” goes from 1815 to 1846. Two unique things about it — first, it is written in a simple, narrative style at a level even young teenagers can

After a 35-year career, Idaho State University Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Cornelius J. Van der Schyf will retire December 29. Van der Schyf said he was looking forward to traveling with his wife. “It has been my great pleasure and privilege to have proudly served Idaho State for more

Well, all of the cakes at the Eastern Idaho State Fair are something to behold. Amazing designs and most of them look pretty delicious. But you actually don’t want to bite into any of these cakes since they are all filled with Styrofoam. This is done to preserve the cake over the period it is

Well, all of the cakes at the Eastern Idaho State Fair are something to behold. Amazing designs and most of them look pretty delicious. But you actually don’t want to bite into any of these cakes since they are all filled with Styrofoam. This is done to preserve the cake over the period it is

UPDATE 5 P.M. Idaho Falls Police say the incident is an accident. The child slipped out when an adult came home to change for a night shift. Police knocked on doors in the area where the child was found, but did not find the family. They then turned the child over to Child Protective Services.

Idaho’s 100 Deadliest Days are over. There was nearly one death per day on the road. It marks the number of road deaths between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. The Idaho Department of Transportation says as of six this morning there were at least 100 deaths. That number could grow in the coming

The College of Eastern Idaho is teaming up with Idaho State University. The two schools are working together on Pathway Programs. They call it the “2 + 2 Agreement.” They have it in place for some majors so far, but the goal is to have it available for all. It is a program where students

Idaho Falls Police reported Tuesday a burglary happened at the Snow Go at the 1600 block of West Broadway on Tuesday, August 21 around 9:00 p.m. The victim reported when they arrived to open the business, the door was open and money was missing. The owner of the business reported a similar incident occurred at

UPDATE 9/4/18 3:40 p.m.: Idaho State Police report Gary McCord, 57, of Cortland, Illinois succumbed to his injuries at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. ISP reports his family has been notified. ORIGINAL: An Illinois man was injured Friday night in a motorcycle crash on State Highway 31 near Victor. According to Idaho State Police Gary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a popular Kellogg’s cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 130 people in 34 states. The CDC announced Tuesday customers should avoid Honey Smacks, tweeting, “Do NOT eat. Do NOT buy.” The agency says it found salmonella in samples of Honey Smacks, which

Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Warren E. Jones has died. He was 75 years old. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter announced on Tuesday Jones had passed away, adding that Jones was always fair and balanced in his judicial temperament. Otter says Jones was his first Supreme Court appointment in 2007. The two were classmates during their

Sunny weather will continue with daytime highs into the mid 80’s. Light winds from the southwest with possible gusty winds later this week thanks to a weak thunderstorm threat. There is some smoke moving back into the region from the big fires in N. California and our regional fires in the Central Mountains. Monsoonal moisture

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) awarded $182,000 in grant funding to 39 Idaho school libraries for the 2018 to 2019 school year. Each school library received between $2,000 and $5,000. The school libraries will use the funds to purchase quality, age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction books for elementary school students. The funding ensures kindergarten and

The latest annual crime report from the Idaho State Police shows the state had a 2 percent increase in its most serious crimes last year. ISP reports violent crime increased 2.6 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year. Hate crimes and drug crimes saw some of the largest jumps, however, with drug crimes increasing

Officials say a new treatment center and shelter for children and teens who are victims of sex trafficking soon will open in Idaho. The Idaho Statesman reports Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition Executive Director Jennifer Zielinski says Solace House will open in the fall or early winter for juvenile, female victims of sex trafficking. It will be

95-year-old Bonnie Jones continued her long streak of winning blue ribbons at the fair. She took home 13 blue ribbons for her baked goods this year, including bread and cookies. Bonnie has entered her creations into the fair for 70 years and won blue ribbons every year —467 in all. “I love the competition, I

A Pocatello man went to the Eastern Idaho State Fair on Saturday, visited the Idaho Lottery event trailer and the Lottery’s Wooh Crew and won $200,000 on the Scratch Game Juggernaut Jackpot. Jerrit Elmer, originally from Blackfoot who resides in Pocatello, has gone to the Eastern Idaho State Fair his entire life. When he was

A Pocatello man went to the Eastern Idaho State Fair on Saturday, visited the Idaho Lottery event trailer and the Lottery’s Wooh Crew and won $200,000 on the Scratch Game Juggernaut Jackpot. Jerrit Elmer, originally from Blackfoot who resides in Pocatello, has gone to the Eastern Idaho State Fair his entire life. When he was

A Wyoming judge has rejected reducing the first-degree murder charge against a 76-year-old man accused of killing his wife. Park County Circuit Judge Bruce Waters on Friday also denied changing the bond status set for Dennis Klingbeil of Wapiti as he approved advancing the case to district court for trial. Klingbeil is charged in the

An Idaho Falls man was hospitalized after a crash on westbound U.S. 26, east of Idaho Falls at around 7:09 p.m. Monday. Idaho State Police said Daniel Waisbrot, 84, was traveling westbound at milepost 340 in a 2012 Ford Fusion at a low rate of speed. His car was struck from behind by a 2006

Traffic heading south on Interstate 15 can expect a small delay between Inkom and McCammon. This is where construction merges traffic in two-way traffic. The cause is most likely because travelers are heading home after the Labor Day holiday. Travelers tell us it’s slow going but is still moving. The traffic could be backed up

Traffic heading south on Interstate 15 can expect a small delay between Inkom and McCammon. This is where construction merges traffic in two-way traffic. The cause is most likely because travelers are heading home after the Labor Day holiday. Travelers tell us it’s slow going but is still moving. The traffic could be backed up

We’ll continue with the sunny weather, and the winds will slow down a bit today too. There is some smoke moving back into the region from the big fires in N. California and our regional fires in the Central Mountains. Monsoonal moisture works back into the region for Wednesday and Thursday. We’ll look for a

We’ll continue with the sunny weather, and the winds will slow down a bit today too. There is some smoke moving back into the region from the big fires in N. California and our regional fires in the Central Mountains. Monsoonal moisture works back into the region for Wednesday and Thursday. We’ll look for a

While you are having family fun at the fair be sure to keep an eye on your little ones. Going in with a plan is a good start. “There is a lot of people so if you have the conversation with your kid prior to getting to the fair about what happens if they do

More than 30 bikers stopped by Center for HOPE in Idaho Falls in honor of Recovery Month, followed by lunch in Freeman Park. IROAR, which stands for Idaho Recovery Open Awareness Ride, is stopping by the nine recovery centers in the state. They started in Caldwell and will end tomorrow in Boise. The goal is

A field fire got out of control Monday evening in Bonneville County. The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to a fire just after 6:30 p.m. along the 3200 block of 81st South. A homeowner was burning a pile of weeds near some dry weeds, when the fire ignited and spread quickly to some nearby

A fun part of the fair is all of the acts. Rodeos, diving penguins, music performances, and hypnotists. “Lizzy the Dream Girl” is a stage hypnotist. “I have people come on stage for the show, get them hypnotized, and once they’re hypnotized, by the power of suggestion I am able to do all sorts pf

The Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello is filled with people Monday, as would be expected on a beautiful day, and a holiday to boot. Carts run up and down the paths as people tee off with family and friends. On the putting green is Sophia Lippiello. Lining up putt after putt, she’s preparing for the

One of Chubbuck’s largest department stores could be making a comeback. Herberger’s is raising some eyebrows after posting an ambiguous message on its website saying, “Good news! We’re coming back!” The store officially shut its doors at the Pine Ridge Mall earlier this year when the company filed for bankruptcy. 40 employees were laid-off. The

TMC Contractors Inc. will temporarily close the right lane of traffic on Channing Way at the southeast corner of E 25th Street and Channing Way beginning on Tuesday. Officials say the lane closure is necessary to widen the road and add a right turn lane to accommodate increased traffic in that area. Traffic will be

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The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the 16th time in 2018 Saturday night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 11:21 p.m. Yellowstone Guidelines captured video of the August 22 eruption. You can watch that below. USGS said the geyser has decided to follow a semi-regular pattern of erupting

Colin Kaepernick has been named the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback shared this photo to Twitter Monday, with the quote, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” In August 2016, he started the movement to kneel during the U.S. National Anthem to protest

A dry cold front is moving through the region overnight and Tuesday. We’ll see some breezy conditions, with SW winds at 15-25 MPH. Monsoonal moisture works back into the region for Wednesday and Thursday. We’ll look for a few isolated thunderstorms for Central Idaho and the mountains along the Wyoming border. Tonight: Breezy, with lows

Animal rescuers in Kentucky are issuing a nationwide call, hoping to find homes for 458 pigs that are part of a hoarding case. Officials say many are malnourished, pregnant and in distress. If you’d like to adopt a pig, you can fill out an adoption form online. Rescuers are also seeking donations to fund spays

An Idaho ranch’s attempt to block U.S. efforts to protect the greater sage grouse has attracted the support of Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and other top state Republicans. Otter, House Speaker Scott Bedke and Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill asked a federal judge last month for permission to intervene in a lawsuit targeting the

On Friday, Texas police released video of a wild chase that happened in June. The suspect fled a traffic stop and led officers on a dangerous pursuit — with a baby in the back seat of her vehicle. After running over a tire deflation device, the woman crashed into another vehicle. She got the baby

Rexburg Police responded to a plane crash at the Rexburg Madison County Airport around 8:00 p.m. Saturday. The plane had crashed near the North end of the runway. It went through the fence bordering the airport and the Rexburg Municipal Golf Course. There were three occupants on the plane. None were hurt or sent to

Police in south-central Idaho say they’re searching for a suspect following a drive-by shooting involving at least 18 shots. Gooding County Sheriff Shaun Gough tells The Times-News that no one was injured in the shooting at about 3 a.m. on Friday in Wendell. Gough says investigators found 18 bullet holes and ammunition from an AK-47

Idaho State Police say two people are dead following a crash on Interstate 84. According to investigators on Saturday, 42-year-old Christopher Pierpont of Mountain Home was riding his motorcycle westbound on I-84 in southwestern Idaho when he struck a construction barrel and lost control of the motorcycle. Police say 43-year-old Christine Pierpont, also from Mountain

We’ll see calm weather conditions today, with average high temperatures and breezy SW winds this afternoon around 10-15 mph. Plenty of sunshine is expected with no chance for T-Storms across the region. There will be a small warm-up into mid-week. Today: Highs in the low 80’s with sunshine. Tonight: Calm with lows in the 40’s.