Month: October 2018

Before you start dreaming of that extra hour of sleep, you will receive this weekend you may want to think about doing some serious inspections of your home detection system. Central Fire District Chief Carl Anderson knows from experience that changing the batteries in your smoke detectors every time you change your clocks can prevent

Plans are in motion to bring a new veterans cemetery to Blackfoot. The city found out about a year ago it would be getting the cemetery. It immediately started preparing by straightening out tight turns onto Cromwell Lane, which leads to the cemetery. “We just couldn’t see that as working very well for funeral corteges,”

Community Youth in Action partnered with several groups to help prevent underage drinking for this holiday season. The youth group is hoping their eye-catching message will “stick” with the community. “Young people can not drink without the assistance of an adult,” Becky Leatham, the youth program director for C’YA. “An adult either needs to buy

Many spooky creatures and characters are out and about Wednesday night trying to get candy. Lots of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating events were in full swing. Idaho Falls School District 91’s new transportation center located at 1928 Pancheri Drive, right across from Eagle Rock Middle School. Wednesday nights events started at 5:30 p.m. and went on

A week after Pocatello Police told her she had to stop selling CBD oil, Katrina Evans has been formally informed that she can no longer sell the oil, as trace amounts of THC were found in a sample taken from her store. Evans wasn’t issued a warning or citation but received a phone call informing

If you’re looking for a good scare this time of year they’re pretty easy to find, but in one area community, there are spooky things happening year ’round. From Old Town Pocatello to the Fort Hall bottoms and from the cemetery to Pocatello High, the Gate City has sometimes been described as a gateway for

The Pocatello Police Department is asking for your help identifying a hit and run suspect. Police say the accident occurred on Oct. 18 at the intersection of Cedar and Washington at approximately 1:20 p.m. The suspect vehicle appears to be an old police car with a possible Idaho license plate. The driver was described as

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupted for the 25th time in 2018 Wednesday. Yellowstone National Park reports this the most active year for the geyser in decades. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 8:22 a.m. It has been 7 days, 12 hours and 53 minutes since it last erupted.

The Idaho Falls Zoo saw its second-highest attendance ever this season with over 144,000 visitors. Last year, the zoo’s baby boom brought in the highest attendance ever with over 160,000 guests. Zoo employees say the increased attendance is attributed to the community’s awareness of the zoo and the plans for future growth and continued enhancement.

We’ll see several disturbances move out of the Northwest for the rest of the week and the approaching weekend. Another cold front arrives on Friday with more scattered snow and rain for late Friday and early Saturday. Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low into the lower 30’s. Thursday:

A 45-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested on two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16 Friday after he turned himself in. Idaho Falls Police and detectives interviewed Leroy Milton Cotterell where he admitted to detectives he had committed a sexual assault on a child. Police were also able to

If you saw a very large airplane landing at the Idaho Falls airport Wednesday, your eyes did not deceive you. A Boeing 777, owned by Boeing and based in Shohomish, Washington was on a pilot training flight and used the Idaho Falls Regional Airport for “touch and go” landings. The plane never actually landed in

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY. Big Hole Mountains-Centennial Mountains – Island Park-Including the cities of Victor and Island Park * WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

A new Rexburg business has created a kids discovery center. Kidsburg, a Discovery Center for kids, is a hands-on children’s center with a mission to enhance the lives of kids and enrich the communities it serves. They believe every child deserves rich and diverse learning experiences and is committed to ensuring accessibility for every family.

UPDATE 10/31/18: Investigators have discovered the true identity of Javier Luna-Gutierrez who was arrested for trafficking 117 pounds of marijuana on Oct. 14 in Idaho Falls and identified himself with a fictitious California Driver’s license.Police say the Department of Homeland Security Task Force ran the name of “Javier Luna-Gutierrez” through their Federal Database and discovered

An eastern Washington man found not guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter in a criminal trial following a boating crash on Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho has been ordered to pay $600,000 in a civil case. A jury on Monday determined Dennis Magner of Spokane, Washington, is 30 percent responsible for the crash.

Below are the 2018 Halloween events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Although the list is long, it is not complete. If you have information on an event that is not listed, email natalie.nix@localnews8.com, and we will update this page as soon as possible. IDAHO FALLS OCTOBER 30 Teton Toyota Costume Contest –

An eastern Idaho man who threw a Molotov cocktail at a courthouse has been sentenced to five years in prison. A 6th District Court judge suspended the prison sentence and ordered 30-year-old Christopher E. Griffin serve four years of probation and pay $1,845 in fines. Griffin earlier this month pleaded guilty to one count of

UPDATE 10/31/18 1:30 a.m.: On October 30, 2018, at approximately 2:58 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a multiple-vehicle injury crash on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 221.5, east of Burley in Cassia County. John Greigg, 31, of Sonoma, CA, was driving a 2018 Ford F250 eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 221.5. Kolton King,

Authorities in northern Idaho say a preliminary investigation indicates a resident shot and killed a home intruder. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Mitchell C. Payette died Monday near Post Falls. Authorities say two people in their 20s were asleep in the home when they awoke to loud crashes downstairs, and found that Payette

A storm is moving in today, so we’ll see cold temperatures and windy conditions all day long. The rain/snow will for the most part stay in the high country, though there is a chance for rain/snow in the Snake River Plain, especially near Rexburg and points further north. Showers will linger into tomorrow though temperatures

The Idaho Falls community packed a meeting room Tuesday night to talk about what they want to see in the future from the city’s parks and recreation department. “We want more ice,” said Idaho Falls resident Linda Carterbeck. “We need more ice in the park. Plus a hockey team.” “I would really like to continue

The past few decades, the Chubbuck Police Department has been sharing the City Hall building with public works and the mayor’s office. Now, there is finally talk of getting their own building. It was recently announced the Chubbuck Police Department would take over the entire building. City Hall plans to move out of their office

As Idaho’s population continues to grow, housing is becoming harder and harder to come by. In Pocatello, realtors are seeing fever homes come up for sale while many attempt to move into the area. Currently, there are just under 200 single-family homes available in the Gate City, according to realtor and City Council member Jim

A mass shooting at a synagogue by a man who expressed hatred toward Jewish people. A prominent supporter of president trump charged with mailing explosives. There is no denying that these are hate inspired acts, and there is no way around shielding children from it. “Children are great observers, but poor interpreters. They’re going to

Three siblings were killed and a fourth child was seriously injured when they were hit by a car in Indiana Tuesday. Police say it happened as the children were boarding their school bus while the stop arm was extended. A 24-year-old woman identified by police as Alyssa Shepard driving a car in the opposite direction

Madison County has been working on a project to develop a frontage road near Yellowstone Bear World. It would run from the Thornton Interchange to 430 West and would provide a new exit into Bear World. The area sees a lot of tour buses and traffic, and this frontage road would help with congestion. Right

A few weeks ago the Thunder Ridge Blue Grid Kid football team dedicated their last game of the 2018 season to their friend Han Wheeler. Han was diagnosed with brain cancer in August of this year and has been at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City since being diagnosed. Half of the team visited

In commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, women at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center came together to create an afghan for a local shelter. The Idaho Department of Correction said inmates volunteered to crochet 10×10 squares that were combined to create the afghan. The project was donated to Family Services Alliance in Pocatello. The gift

Good news! You can now trade the gross, generic candy you get on Halloween for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. But, the bad news is the Reese’s vending machine is in New York City. Starting Wednesday afternoon in NYC, Reese’s candy converter will be set up on Fifth Avenue. The machine will take your unwanted candy

The city of Blackfoot may be saying goodbye to its pool for good. Voters have the option to say yes or no to a $3.9 million bond Nov. 6th. The bond will replace necessary things such as pumps, filters, electrical problems, dome insulation and repair the dome structure. If voters say no, the pool will

Environmental regulations, health care and immigration marked a few of the sharp divides to surface in a televised debate Monday night between the two candidates vying to represent Idaho’s 1st Congressional District. Republican Russ Fulcher and Democrat Cristina McNeil are both running for the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador. Fulcher, a

Our next storm system is expected to hit the area Wednesday evening. Scattered showers of snow and rain, mixed with gusty winds will start to hit midday for Central Idaho. Snow levels will be low enough to see a rain snow mix for the Snake River Plain late in the day. Wednesday: A slight chance

Bannock County residents can weigh in on the future direction of the county as planners being to update the county’s comprehensive plan. “Bannock County 2040” will help guide future development and investment. According to County Engineer and Planning Director Jeremy Welch, the plan will look regionally to create positive, synergistic relationships with communities and stakeholders.

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and his wife, Lori, have formally endorsed Proposition 2, the Medicaid expansion initiative. If approved, the measure would expand Medicaid in Idaho and provide health care for 62,000 Idahoans who fall into the state’s health care coverage gap. “Allowing the health care coverage gap to persist any longer is not an

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Bingham Academy officials notified the Blackfoot Police Department that a student threatened violence at the school via posts on social media Tuesday at 7:50 a.m. The Blackfoot Police Department immediately responded and took a 15-year-old male juvenile into custody. He is being charged with threatening violence upon school grounds and is currently being held at

A new study indicates the cost of child care in Idaho is steep for working families. Child Care Aware of America released its 12th annual “The U.S. and the High Cost of Child Care” report. It found the average annual cost of child care for an Idaho infant ranges from $6,254 for home-based care to

Pocatello Police say Idaho State Police labs have determined the CBD Oil being sold at Katz Formal Wear in Pocatello contains too much THC to comply with state law. According to city officials, store owner Katrina Evans has been issued a warning and ordered to remove the oil from her store and return it to

A search for a 74-year-old missing hunter in southwest Wyoming has turned up nothing so far. Terry Meador was reported missing to the Rock Springs Police Department on Oct. 25. He is believed to have gone hunting alone. His unoccupied pickup was found stuck south of Rock Springs. The Rock Springs Rocket-Miner reports that Sweetwater

A Pocatello sanitation department worker has come up with a unique design for a glass-recycling dumpster. Jon Conn is a welder-fabricator for the City of Pocatello. He spends most days repairing the city’s roll-off boxes, containers and 30-truck fleet. But, now that the city is starting a new glass recycling program, he was asked to

A Wyoming hunter pleaded guilty to illegally shooting a grizzly bear on Tolman Ranch. The Cody Enterprise reports David Huber, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to the shooting, claiming he thought it was a black bear. Huber shot the bear early last month near Bennett Creek. Huber will pay a $10,000 fine. He has already paid

Friday marks the last day for in-person early voting for the general election in Bonneville County. The Bonneville County Elections Office at 825 Shoup Avenue will be open until 5 p.m. Friday. Regular polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6. People registering to vote on election day

UPDATE: 10-30 No one was hospitalized after a T-bone crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 26 and East Iona Road at 9:41 p.m. Monday. Idaho State Police said Braden M. Foremaster, 18, of Idaho Falls was driving a 1994 Mitsubishi Monero eastbound on Iona Road when he failed to stop for a stop sign

Proposition 1 and 2 have sucked a lot of oxygen out of the mid-term election debate. There’s another issue on the ballot in Fremont County that could potentially affect all of us that love Island Park. Should a federal and state-funded project to improve Highway 20 include overpasses or underpasses for wildlife crossings? An advisory

Melaleuca C-E-O Frank VanderSloot Monday endorsed democrat Cindy Wilson for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. That was a surprise to some because the conservative business leader usually favors republicans. VanderSloot said he was impressed with Wilson when he talked with her, but said what really made a difference was talking with republican leaders around the

As the cold wind blew Monday morning in Chubbuck, dozens gathered in the parking lot outside of Health West. With November 6th drawing closer, the group voiced support for Proposition 2, which would expand Medicaid to more than 62,000 in the Gem State. The gathering included Senator Mark Nye, former Legislature Merrill Beyeler and President

Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is slowly becoming a common use for medicinal purposes for some people, but not all CBD oils are the same. One Idaho Falls business, Snake River Solace, is selling the product and wants to get the word out and clear up some misconceptions about the product. “We test

The site of a devastating accident that killed a woman is a known danger spot that has long been a concern for locals, according to a resident that lives not too far from where the accident occurred. Misty Young, 43, was struck and killed while driving along hit and killed last Thursday afternoon while driving

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is issuing a salvage order for the Jensen Grove Park pond effective October 30, 2018 through December 31, 2018. The salvage order comes after the City of Blackfoot announced water filling the pond at Jensen Grove Park will be shut off by early December, and the fish will

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports several people reported a “warrant scam.” As part of the scam, a caller spoofs a Madison County Sheriff’s phone number, 208-356-5426. That is the former main number for the office and will show up on caller ID as coming from the Sheriff’s Office. In one of two scams, the

A Logan, Utah man was arrested in Lava Hot Springs around 12:30 a.m. Monday after police received a disturbance call to the Blue Moon Bar & Grill. Brian Hirschi was arrested and charged with attempted strangulation and aggravated battery, both felonies that carry prison sentences after officers observed one victim with a bloodied and battered

Construction crews are making upgrades to the traffic signal at the intersection of North Holmes and Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls. DePatco Construction said it will reduce traffic to one lane in the east and west directions starting Monday night. In addition,flaggers will direct vehicles through the area from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. The

Jackson Police Chief Todd Smith has endorsed Police Sergeant Michelle Weber’s bid for Teton County Sheriff. Smith said her background with the police department helped instill values of customer service, innovation, and professionalism. “It’s obvious to me that Michelle Weber stands out as the person who has been out in our community the most trying

A Wyoming man who was convicted of first-degree murder when he was 16 will be eligible for parole after serving 40 years in prison. Phillip Sam, 20, was re-sentenced Monday for the October 2014 shooting death of 19-year-old Tyler Burns. Witnesses said Burns was begging for his life when Sam shot him in the head

People who count on Your Health Idaho for health insurance are reminded that open enrollment for new plans begins this Thursday, November 1 and ends on December 15 for coverage that starts on January 1, 2019. People who are already enrolled will be renewed in similar plans for 2019 but may make changes during the

Scattered showers tonight and more expected for Wednesday, as cold wet weather slides into the region this week. We’ll see drier weather for Tuesday, with just a few isolated showers possible. More widespread snow and rain arrives for Wednesday. Tonight: A chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low into the upper 20’s.

Jackson, Wyoming Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a fur thief. According to police, the suspect woman entered the Alaska Fur Gallery in Jackson and stole a Russian sable fur coat. The theft occurred on October 6. The coat is valued at approximately $50,000. Anyone with information should contact the Jackson Police

A dead moose in Wyoming is much less likely to attract bears now that officials used explosives to remove the carcass. Bridger-Teton National Forest officials used 100 pounds of explosives to get rid of the rotting moose near a popular trail Friday. The full-grown bull moose died of natural causes. A biologist determined the moose

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has taken more than 20 reports of vehicle vandalism in Ammon and nearby neighborhoods in the county Monday morning. The sheriff’s office says it appears multiple vehicles had windows broken or shot out, possibly with a BB gun of some type. Deputies are currently working leads and collecting suspect information

Fall River Electric is experiencing a power outage in the Macks Inn area of Island Park. Officials say a power pole has been hit and will need to be replaced. Crews are working on the repairs and expect the outage to last until 2 p.m. If you have questions or concerns, call 800-632-5726.

A new state scholarship program designed to help adults return to college is only being used by 28 Idaho residents so far, but officials say the program is still ramping up. The Times-News reports lawmakers approved the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship for Adult Learners earlier this year, and the program started in July. That meant adults

A Wyoming man who violated the terms of his probationary sentence for killing the family dog in front of three children in 2014 has been sentenced to up to three years in prison. Prosecutors in Cheyenne say 34-year-old Jason C. Wenner was arrested in June for violating his probation by having contact with a victim.

In a large building off of Main Street in Old Town Pocatello, Dane Simmons Jr. and Dane H. Simmons Sr. are running businesses. Some together and some apart. The father and son began working together when Dane Jr. opened Par Five Indoor Golf. Dane Jr., a former ISU football player and a full-time surgical representative,

Wyoming wildlife officials say a grizzly bear and her two cubs were trapped and euthanized in a part of the state far outside the core habitat for the animals. The bears were put down Thursday near Byron in Big Horn County after initially being spotted feeding on a dead cow on a resident’s trail camera.

The Chabad Jewish Center of Wyoming will host a vigil and a moment of prayer for those impacted by the attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Chabad Jewish Center in Jackson at 265 E. Broadway. According to Co-Directors Rabbi Zalman

An annual Mormon pageant that drew thousands of visitors to upstate New York will be staged for the last time in 2020 as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moves away from large-scale productions. The Salt Lake City-based church released a statement Saturday saying its local leaders and members are being encouraged to

Idaho State University has entered into an eight-month, $975,000 contract with a Boise-based advertising agency. The Idaho State Journal reports that the partnership between ISU and Mitchell Palmer is expected to provide the university with its first comprehensive statewide marketing and advertising campaign. ISU spokesman Stuart Summers says most of the nearly $1 million will

A cold front is moving in today, so much colder temperatures are expected. Lots of wind is expected today, but showers will be limited. Though there is a chance for showers in the high country, only a few scattered showers will make it into the Snake River Plain. There is a chance that a convergence

Taylor Swift has donated $15,500 to a GoFundMe account of a fan whose family is struggling with medical bills. Sadie Bartell’s mother, Lauriann, has been in a coma for three years, and the family is worried about losing their Idaho Falls, home because of mounting medical bills. The 19-year-old took to <a href="https://” target=”_blank”>social media

One woman is taking a tragedy and using it to make a difference in the motor sports community. Summer Andersen lost her husband, Adam, in an avalanche on Jan. 10 near Island Park. Since then, she has been trying to raise awareness about avalanche safety. “That kind of just spurred me into wanting to do

Back half of our weekend will be unseasonably warm with highs approaching 70 in the SRP, Cool air begins to move in from Alaska and Canada with a cold front and winds will be very prominent Sunday afternoon, 15-25 MPH, with gusts approaching 35. Some winter precip. is expecting along mountain passes Sunday evening as

First responders celebrated Halloween with the Idaho Falls community at the Real Heroes Trunk or Treat. Families lined the sidewalk to get some candy at the event. These weren’t your average kids though. “I am a vampire,” Genevieve said. There were also butterflies and dragons and even Rapunzel and a lady bug. But some were

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High School Football Scores for Friday, October 26, 2018 STATE PLAYOFFS Meridian – 14Madison – 27 Minico – 28Skyline – 36 Sandpoint – 0Hillcrest – 45 Blackfoot – 44Middleton – 36 Idaho Falls – 33Twin Falls – 14 Preston – 0Bishop Kelly – 41 Columbia – 27Century – 26 Teton – 18Kimberly – 56 Firth

UPDATE 9:00 P.M. Members of the deaf community are upset over a new mural in downtown Idaho Falls. The mural was meant to bring a message of unity to the community in celebration of 25 years of the ACLU in Idaho. Instead, it is receiving backlash from the deaf community. The mural is supposed to

Friday was Career Mentoring Awards Day in Bonneville County. The yearly event is organized by the Idaho Falls Community Transition Team. At-risk juniors and seniors from area high schools select a business in the surrounding community to job-shadow that career during the week. This gives them a great educational opportunity to see if the job

NeighborWorks Pocatello has a new community block party trailer. It’s all thanks to a grant, which only 129 groups nationwide received out of 16,000 applications. “We are so excited about this community project, we have been wanting something like this for years,” Smith said. NeighborWorks Pocatello received a $4,250 dollar community grant from AARP to

If you are doing some cleaning around the house this weekend, keep your eyes open for any prescriptions that you are not using anymore. Oct. 27 is the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot is helping eastern Idahoans safely get rid of their unneeded, or expired prescription

Idaho State Police troopers and office staff are starting their annual “10 Counties of Christmas” this weekend. ISP wants to lend a helping hand during the Christmas season. The focus is to provide donated coats and a holiday turkey dinner. Troopers will be at the car dealerships and the Broulim’s grocery stores in their communities

Former atomic and uranium workers were recognized for their service to the country at the National Day of Remembrance luncheon put on by Nuclear Care Partners. The honorary holiday is to recognize the more than 625,000 people who worked in the nuclear weapons development industry. The luncheon had an honorary pining ceremony for former workers,

A longtime Republican Idaho lawmaker who lost to a political newcomer in May’s primary is among six candidates mounting write-in campaigns. Rep. Tom Loertscher of Iona filed paperwork with the Idaho Secretary of State’s office Tuesday to run as an independent in eastern Idaho’s District 32 in the November general election. Loertscher has served nearly

A longtime Republican Idaho lawmaker who launched a write-in campaign after losing to a political newcomer in May’s primary has received an endorsement from Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. Otter in a statement Wednesday says the Idaho Legislature needs Rep. Tom Loertscher’s experience to help Idaho face critical issues in the next few years. He

Proposition 2 is on the ballot for 2018. The issue addresses the Medicaid gap for those who don’t have medical insurance. 62,000 Idahoans earn too much to qualify for Medicaid or too little to afford coverage on the state’s health insurance. As a result, thousands of people are without health care altogether. A’lana Amy Marmel

Several people spoke to the Bannock County Commissioners on behalf of Proposition 2 Thursday. Steven Weeg, a proponent of Medicaid expansion, heavily endorsed the benefits this could have on the state. Bannock County Sheriff’s office also shared their unique perspective and how this affect law enforcement. “The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association voted unanimously in support of

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is endorsing a ballot initiative in the November election seeking to legalize horse race betting devices that could revive live horse races. The Republican in remarks Thursday says many aspects of Idaho’s horse culture, including ranch work and rodeo, depend on a viable horse racing industry. Democratic Boise Mayor Dave

The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department has begun work on a revised master plan for Sandy Downs Park. The city is outlining its priorities as Bonneville county builds out a new 4-H facility on 25 acres south of the facility. But, Department Director Greg Weitzel told the Idaho Falls City Council the extent of

Idaho Democrats marked the start of their annual state convention with plenty of first-time attendees and remarks from gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan. Idaho is one of the reddest states in the nation, but Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Bert Marley told the crowd gathered at the College of Idaho in Caldwell on Friday morning that the

With about three months to go until Idaho’s gubernatorial election, Paulette Jordan finds herself in Fort Hall, visiting the Shoshone-Bannock Festival. Jordan attended the festival when she was younger, but it’s different now. Everywhere she goes, people want to talk to her or stop her to take a picture. Thursday was exceptionally hot, with temperatures

Two of the top staffers for Idaho Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan have resigned with less than two months left before the Nov. 6 election. The Idaho Statesman reports campaign manager Michael Rosenow and communications director Lisa Newcomb have both resigned. Rosenow told the Boise newspaper on Friday that he signed a nondisclosure agreement and

Idaho Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan’s campaign has been fundraising for a new federal political action committee known as a “super PAC” since May, prompting the resignation of a top campaign staffer. The Idaho Statesman reports former campaign manager Michael Rosenow wrote in his resignation letter that the campaign was more focused on growing the

A ballot initiative seeking to legalize historical horse racing devices in Idaho that opponents contend are the equivalent of illegal slot machines is drawing the most money leading up to November’s general election. Campaign finance reports filed Wednesday with the Secretary of State’s office show the Committee to Save Idaho Horse Racing in support of

Idaho’s gubernatorial candidates struck starkly different tones on transparency, health care and education during a live televised debate Monday evening. Lt. Gov. Brad Little, a longtime Republican lawmaker who has served as lieutenant governor since 2009, faced Democrat Paulette Jordan, a former state lawmaker and member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council on the Idaho

Staffers for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan’s campaign say $20,000 sent to a recently-formed Wyoming company was for polling, consulting and voter registration work. Campaign manager Nate Kelly says the entity doing the work registered as a Wyoming company with a Sheridan mailing address in late July to remain anonymous in heavily Republican Idaho. Jordan

Stormy weather is streaming into the Northwest with just a few showers getting close to Eastern Idaho. Most of the wet weather will stay well to our North for the weekend. Leaving most of us with a fair sky and gusty winds. We’ll look for stormy weather for the approaching workweek, including Halloween. It will

UPDATE 10/26/18 12:30 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a 43-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival at the hospital Thursday after a crash at 97th S. and 1st E. Deputies identified the woman as Misty Young. According to the sheriff’s office, a Toyota pickup driven by a 40-year-old male was northbound

The parent organization of an Idaho suicide prevention organization will shut down in March but nine local chapters spread around the state will continue operating under different names. Jeni Griffin is executive director of the Suicide Prevention Action Network and tells the Idaho State Journal it’s difficult raising donations and she didn’t want to compete

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is overflowing with cats, and rather than euthanizing the cats, the shelter has reduced their adoption fee. According to a Facebook post, shelter employees have spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped all these cats and is offering them for a reduced adoption fee of $20.Employees say Fiona would probably do best as

Unlike state institutions, Brigham Young University-Idaho is reporting continued growth in both on-campus and online enrollment this fall. On-campus enrollment was placed at 20,226 students, an increase of 4.3 percent over last fall’s campus enrollment of 19, 399. Another 4,255 campus-based students are also taking online courses or fulfilling internships away from campus. The program

Exploratory drilling has started to find anchor points for a new bridge over the Salmon River in east-central Idaho to replace a suspension bridge that collapsed. Dan Slanina of the Western Federal Lands Highway Division tells the Post Register in a story on Wednesday that workers are searching for areas that could support the structure.