Month: October 2018

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened the faith’s 188th Semiannual General Conference by announcing a “new balance between and connection gospel instruction in the home and in the Church.” It is part of an effort “to strengthen families and individuals through a home-centered and Church-supported plan to

High School Football Scores for Friday, October 5, 2018 Preston – 29Burley – 6 Pocatello – 7Minico – 28 Blackfoot – 21Bonneville – 10 Idaho Falls – 20Columbia – 14 Thunder Ridge – 14Madison – 47 Rigby – 27Skyline – 21 Highland – 35Century – 14 Shelley – 14Hillcrest – 42 Soda Springs – 24American

A nearly 100-year old theater in Montpelier is up for sale. Many in the community are sad to hear it might close its doors for good. The Centre Theatre, on Washington Street in Montpelier, was originally the Rich Theatre. The building has been there since 1920. Currently, the theater is owned by a family in

One in ten children will experience abuse before they are 18 years old. Members of the Rexburg community learned about preventing that abuse Friday night. The presentation was put on by the Stewards of Children. They partnered with Operation Underground Railroad, which aims to stop child sex trafficking. “Prevention is really really powerful,” said Shannon

The Thunder Ridge Football Grid Kid Blue Team is rallying around a very sick friend right now. His name is Han Wheeler. His parents are Joshua and Laramie Wheeler. Han is in Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City right now. He was diagnosed with brain cancer back in mid-August. Doctors have taken out the

With the Idaho Vandals coming to Pocatello tomorrow (Oct. 6), we can’t remember the last time there was this much anticipation and buzz surrounding an Idaho State football game. If you are still hoping to get tickets, there is some good news. There are about 1,200 tickets remaining. Idaho State is hoping to sell out

A new Lions Clubs International chapter is forming again in Idaho Falls and is inviting the community to take a closer look at what they will be doing. About two years ago, the previous members of the Idaho Falls club aged out and gave up their charter. With the help of the Rigby branch, the

Americans are heading west, but more specifically to Idaho. In a new study done by United Van Lines, the gem state ranks number three in the country for the number people moving inbound for 2017. “Cities grow that have employment opportunities,” said Brad Cramer, the community development services director for the City of Idaho Falls.

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A Blackfoot man died at Bingham Memorial Hospital Tuesday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a motor vehicle. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said Alexander P. Jensen, 24, rode his bicycle onto Highway 39 near Snake River High School. Dayler R. Bedwell, 25, of Aberdeen was driving down the highway and was

UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Idaho State Police report an 18-year-old from Rigby was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a two-vehicle, injury crash, westbound US26 at milepost 336 near Iona Road around 1:47 p.m. ISP says Patricia Arteaga, 18, of Rigby, was driving westbound on US26 at milepost 336 in a 2004 Nissan Altima,

An area of low pressure will swing through this weekend. Expect scattered showers for Saturday, with clearing skies on Sunday afternoon and Monday. Looking into next week, we’ll see cooler than average temperatures, scattered showers, with the snow level fluctuating between 5,000′ to 7,500′. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, highs into the lower 50’s.

A 46-year-old bus driver in Missouri killed herself earlier this week after finding out her cancer had returned. Before taking her own life, she dropped her dog off at a shelter with a heartbreaking note. Crystal Chrisp was found dead inside her Affton apartment Tuesday after a fire. But authorities say she wasn’t killed by

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun to hire workers for temporary jobs in preparation for the 2020 Census. At the present time, the bureau is looking for people interested in working at home at wages starting at $14.50 per hour. Applicants will be placed in an applicant pool for positions in which they qualify for

Rexburg Police Lieutenant Colin Erickson graduated from the 273rd FBI National Academy at Quanitico, Virginia this fall. Erickson has been with the Rexburg Police Department since 1993 and served in a variety of capacities. He is currently overseeing the department’s Community Policing Division. Erickson was among 228 officers from 48 states, 25 nations, military and

Forest Service closures on the Roosevelt fire near Bondurant, Wyoming will be lifted at noon Friday. Showers are expected to continue and some snow is possible, so minimal fire behavior is expected. As of 9 a.m., there were 124 personnel assigned to the fire. It is 85 percent contained and was listed at 61,511 acres.

The world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir is changing its name to “The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.” The name modification follows an August 2018 statement by President Russell M. Nelson requesting the use of the full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the choir’s sponsoring organization. “A new name for the Tabernacle

Authorities say the Canyon County jail is the first in Idaho to implement an iris biometric identification recognition system when booking inmates into custody, a process that is more accurate and faster than fingerprinting. The Idaho Statesman reports the photos of the inmates’ eyes are taken as they are booked, but the inmates are still

Some high elevation snow was enough to temporarily close several interior roads at Yellowstone National Park. Norris to Canyon and Dunraven Pass were closed, although just temporarily. The Beartooth Highway will now be closed for the season.

Police say a 14-year-old student died last month after falling from the hood of a car and hitting his head on the asphalt in a parking lot at a high school in western Wyoming. Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg told KTWO-AM Ryder Haderlie had jumped onto the hood a car on the evening of Sept.

More sunshine is expected today with just a light breeze across the region. However, we’ll see a second disturbance for Saturday with more showers and cooler temperatures. Looking into next week, we’ll see cooler than average temperatures, scattered showers, with the snow level fluctuating between 5,000′ to 7,500′. Friday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance

It’s rivalry weekend in Pocatello. On Saturday, the Idaho State Bengals take on in-state rivalry, the University of Idaho Vandals. For the first time in 34 years, an ISU football game is nearly sold out. Athletics has already sold more than 10,000 tickets and there are only 13-hundred left as of late Thursday afternoon. Also,

THURSDAY H.S. FOOTBALL Highland 30 Century 14 Shelley 14 Hillcrest 42 BOYS H.S. SOCCER Pocatello 0, Mountain Home 2 Bonneville 0Blackfoot 6 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Idaho Falls 3Shelley 0 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} Bonneville 3Hillcrest 0 Thunder Ridge 3Idaho Falls 1 South Fremont 3Firth 1 Butte County 2Grace 3 West Jefferson 3 North Fremont

A new youth survey in Bonneville County shows that underage drinking is going down, but abuse of other substances is on the rise. For the first time since 2009, Bonneville County youth were asked in a mass survey about substance use and mental health. The Bonneville Youth Development Council partnered with the Office of Drug

UPDATE 10/04/18 9:40 p.m.: Idaho Power is now estimating power restoration to be 1:00 a.m. Friday. ORIGINAL STORY: 2094 Idaho Power customers in Blackfoot are without power tonight. Crews are on the scene hoping to restore it by 9:00 P.M. A cause has not yet been determined at this time.

An Idaho Falls woman is coming forward on a sexual assault allegation for an incident that happened over 30 years ago. “I’m just very devastated and hurt and I don’t think I’ll ever heal,” said Leona Taylor, a victim of sexual assault. Taylor was 16-years-old and knew the person who sexually assaulted her and thought

“I did not…I didn’t get the text…No…I did not,” many on Idaho State’s campus said today. They are not alone. Thousands of Americans didn’t receive the presidential alert yesterday, but one thing seems to be connecting many. “I have Verizon…Yeah…Verizon…Yeah, I have Verizon,” many of the student’s said. Even the man in charge of Bannock

Do you remember all those school supplies you donated at the Eastern Idaho State Fair? Thursday was delivery day and it was a big surprise. KIDK Eyewitness News 3 chose the South Lemhi School District #292. It has a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school in Leadore and a K-through-6th elementary in Tendoy. When KIDK Eyewitness

Sgt. Todd Howell, the Bingham County Officer shot a few weeks ago in a standoff situation in Firth is alive and well and chomping at the bit to get back to work. We caught up with him to hear his incredible ‘it’s a miracle’ story. He was joined by his wife, Kathy, his daughter and

The Museum of Idaho opened an exhibit full of steampunk art created by local artists on Thursday. There are 27 paintings, drawings, photos and more media that were inspired by the current Discover Steampunk exhibit. This new exhibit represents a collaboration between The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho and MOI, which both encouraged and invited

Dozens of relatives, fellow faculty, students and more paid their respects to Principal Oliver Roberts on Thursday afternoon. The funeral service was held at the Ammon Foothills Stake Center, just across the street from where Roberts was principal at Woodland Hills Elementary School. Local firefighters hung a huge flag in front of the school in

UPDATE 5:10 p.m. Idaho State Police reports a 57-year-old Shelley man was transported to the hospital after a crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 117, in Idaho Falls around 6:39 a.m. Thursday. ISP reports Robert Nii was driving northbound in the left lane of Interstate 15 in a Ford F150 pickup, passing a vehicle

The opioid epidemic is an ongoing fight. The Substance Use-Disorder that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 91 to 1. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill targeting opioid addiction as well as increased treatment programs on September 28, 2018, by

The Wyoming Business Council has approved a $3 million loan and $3 million grant to help a Cody firearms manufacturer expand. The city of Cody requested the funds to help Gunwerks firearms production. The building will be built on five acres of property purchased by Gunwerks and deeded to “Forward Cody”, an economic development organization.

President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Dr. Rita Baranwal as Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy. Baranwal currently serves as Director of the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) at the Idaho National Laboratory. Idaho Senator James Risch called the White House decision an excellent choice. “As

The Idaho Falls Zoo has extended its 2018 season by a week. The zoo will be open daily through Sunday October 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zoo personnel say fall is a good time to visit, since some animals become more active in cooler temperatures. However, some tropical birds and reptiles are being

Our cold front is exiting the region with gusty winds and scattered showers. We’ll see a second disturbance for Saturday with more showers and cooler temperatures. Looking into next week, we’ll see a cooler than average temperatures, scattered showers, with the snow level fluctuating between 5,000′ to 7,500′. Tonight: Lows in the 40’s with mostly

A little rain means a lot of difference for regional firefighters. After a tinder-dry summer, the fire danger in Yellowstone National Park was dropped to “LOW” Thursday. There are no fire restrictions currently in force. However, as always, campfires are only permitted in fire rings in campgrounds and in some back country campsites. All campfires

The Idaho National Laboratory has launched an effort to develop the instruments and tools needed to develop a proposed fast spectrum test reactor. The lab has $3.9 million in funding for 13 university-led projects. Those projects were approved by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy’s Versatile Test Reactor Program. The Department of

A new high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon (HAWK) is being activated on South Boulevard and 15th Street in Idaho Falls Thursday. The push button-activated traffic signal will provide protection for pedestrians crossing S. Boulevard in front of Hawthorne Elementary School. According to the city, pedestrian safety is the primary focus of the HAWK beacon. The improvements

A 90-day public comment period opened Thursday on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on management plans for greater sage-grouse in the west. The plans will affect Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah. The plan is aimed at improving the clarity, efficiency, and implementation of greater sage-grouse plans, including promoting landscape-scale alignment with state efforts. The

Police say a Starbucks customer shot a man and wounded who attacked a clerk outside Salt Lake City. Authorities said the man was shot once in the chest Thursday morning after he jumped over the counter and started hitting the female employee’s head with a metal object. Unified Police of Salt Lake County say 37-year-old

UPDATE 10/4/18: The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter reports all vouchers have been claimed. ___ ORIGINAL: The East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition is offering 100 more $20 feline spay/neuter vouchers for residents of Bonneville County, the city of Shelley and the city of Rigby starting Thursday. To claim your voucher: Call the veterinarian of your choice

Wyoming Department of Health officials say a dying squirrel found in Rawlins tested positive for tularemia. The disease is potentially deadly for humans. Wyoming Game and Fish staff submitted the animal to the State Veterinary Laboratory in Laramie for testing. Also known as deerfly fever or tick fever, tularemia is a bacterial disease affecting many

A southwestern Idaho woman authorities say bit off part of her boyfriend’s ear during a dispute has been taken into custody. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Mae Johnson of Caldwell was being held in the Canyon County Jail on Thursday on a felony count of mayhem and for a parole violation. Authorities tell KTVB-TV police arrived at a

The Idaho Falls branch of Days for Girls met with high school senior girls across the state to help make feminine hygiene supply kits for girls around the world. It is part of the service project for the “Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho” scholarship competition. The girls competing in the program met at the Campbell

Authorities have identified the human remains discovered by a hunter in a remote area of north Idaho as a 27-year-old Montana woman who went missing last year. The Spokesman-Review reports Mirissa Serrano of Lolo, Montana, went missing in September 2017, prompting a search of the Lakeview area at the southeast tip of Lake Pend Oreille

Are you going to burn your house down this fall? October is Fire Prevention Month, and there are many things you can do from within your own home to ensure your own safety and prevent that from happening. Each home is different from the next, therefore fire evacuation plans and where you place your fire

A cold front is expected today, with gusty winds, scattered showers, and much cooler temps. Snow levels behind this front will lower to 6500 to 7000 feet by Friday morning. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is expected above 8000 feet, less than one inch is expected on mountain passes. Temperatures remain cool for

Inside the ginormous Museum of Clean in Pocatello sit thousands of pieces of clean history. Bars of soap, old bathtubs and historical medical equipment are just part of the dozens of displays. In a small room off the main floor is the Museums art gallery, filled with works that are either of cleaning items or

Bannock County is getting a new addition to its landfill. Recently, the county commissioners gave final approval for the funding to bring in a second methane gas converter. The generator at the landfill has one goal: to convert methane gas into usable electricity. It’s part of an existing contract with Idaho Power. A few years

Bonneville County schools are warning drivers about driving in school zones, specifically through crosswalks. Students walking home from Discovery Elementary Schools are led across Iona Road by crossing guard Vanessa Martinez. Martinez has been the crossing guard here since the spring. In that time, she says she’s been almost hit by a car three times,

Some people in Idaho Falls gathered today to protest U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s possible confirmation. Protestors held signs along the Broadway bridge in Idaho Falls. They said they are protesting Kavanuagh’s moral character and said there are plenty of other judges who would be better. They also said they were showing that they

UPDATE 10/3/18 7:25 p.m.: Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane are now open. ORIGINAL STORY: Two drivers were taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in stable condition Wednesday night following a crash on Highway 26 in Bonneville County. Idaho State Police says the driver of the car was heading north on 45th East

UPDATE 6:02 p.m. Idaho Falls Police report 8-year-old Piper Fell has been found and is safe. Police say she was found around the corner at a friend’s house. ORIGINAL: Idaho Falls Police is searching for missing 8-year-old Piper Fell. She was last seen wearing the skirt from the picture attached and a gray shirt saying

UPDATE 10/3/18: Effective immediately, the closure area around the Marten Creek Fire on the Greys River Ranger District has been rescinded by Forest Supervisor Tricia O’Connor. Officials said for some time during or after a wildfire, you may encounter rapid and unpredictable spreading of flames, rolling rocks and logs, and falling snags and trees. Additionally,

UPDATE 10:50 a.m. The Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 is now open. ORIGINAL: The Central Fire District reports a straw truck caught fire on US 20 at the south Rigby exit 320 around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday.Officials say only the third trailer being pulled caught on fire.The exit and highway in that area are closed

Authorities say a young Utah boy is dead after falling into Lake Powell while sleeping overnight on the upper deck of a houseboat. The National Park Service on Wednesday identified the boy as 3-year-old Jayden Cooper Vokas from Park City, Utah, and said authorities learned of his death Friday. According to the Park Service, the

Wildlife managers in Wyoming are investigating the shooting of a grizzly bear by a hunting guide as the bears become more active searching for food before the harsh winter sets in. Park County commissioner and outfitter Lee Livingston says a grizzly bear was shot midmorning Tuesday in the upper South Fork of the Shoshone River

A Wyoming fine art sale with a Western theme once again saw more than $1 million worth of art sold during the event. The Cody Enterprise reports the gross revenue of the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, including ticket sales and sponsorships, is estimated at $1.3 million. At the end of the auctions, more

UPDATE:10/3/18 2:00 p.m. More rain is expected through Thursday on the Roosevelt forest fire near Bondurant. The rain that started Tuesday led to significant progress on the fire. At 61,511 acres, the fire is 85 percent contained. The number of personnel assigned to the fire was down to 299 Wednesday, including two hand crews, two

Wyoming Game and Fish wardens trapped and relocated a sub-adult female grizzly bear last Saturday. The bear was frequenting a residential area near a housing development along the South Fork of the Shoshone River southwest of Cody, Wyoming. To reduce the potential for future conflicts, the bear was relocated to the Fall River drainage approximately

BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING… The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS/TIMING…Visibility may be reduced to 1 to 2 miles locally. * IMPACTS/TIMING…High profile vehicles may experience strong cross winds. * WINDS…Southwest

A cold front is expected Thursday, with gusty winds, scattered showers and much cooler temps. Snow levels behind this front will lower to 6500 to 7000 feet by Friday morning. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is expected above 8000 feet, less than one inch is expected on mountain passes. Temperatures remain cool for

Fire Marshal Keith Richey says Fremont County will drop its fire restrictions beginning Thursday, Oct. 4. Anyone wanting to burn must receive a permit from their local fire district. Failure to do so could result in a misdemeanor citation. Until October 20, the Idaho Department of Lands requires a permit. Failure to do so is

A Michigan Police Department is investigating after officials say a cheerleader brought marijuana-laced brownies to her high school. As Rebecca Russell reports– the brownies may have been used to secure votes for homecoming queen. It’s not unusual for high school cheerleaders to bring goodie bags for the football team during homecoming week. But recently some

A Utah reporter received an unexpected guest during her live shot Wednesday. Morgan Saxton was covering flooding in Spring Lake when an animal started walking towards her. Saxton kept her cool as the camera panned out to show the animal. The four-legged creature has sparked a debate across the internet. Some believe it was a

The head of the state agency that serves Idaho’s veterans must complete mandatory training following a social media post demeaning sexual assault victims. State officials on Tuesday said Idaho Division of Veterans Services Administrator Marv Hagedorn must complete two training sessions through the Idaho Division of Human Resources before Nov. 1. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter

With winds forecast at around 20 miles per hour, with higher gusts possible, the Central Fire District in Rigby has issued a burn ban for the day, Wednesday. No controlled burns will be allowed and the use of fire pits is discouraged. The district said it would update the order when conditions allow.

Prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against two animal control officers and the CEO of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter in the pepper-spraying of a dog last month. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports Laramie County District Attorney Jeremiah Sandburg said Tuesday his office would not prosecute after Cheyenne police recommended misdemeanor animal abuse charges last week.

The path to Christmas must first pass through Pocatello this year. On Friday, November 16, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is expected to make a stop in Pocatello. It is one of over 25 communities along the way for the “People’s Tree.” The tree is being harvested in the Willamette National Forest before it begins

The Madison Fire Department’s Pipe Brigade is home after attending the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland. The band was formed in 2009 to represent the department in a wide variety of public events and activities. Firefighter bagpiping is rooted in Scottish tradition, so the trip to Edinburgh was significant. The tradition celebrates the

We’ll see fairly sunny conditions for today with a lot of wind, before another round of showers roll in for Thursday. Highs will fall about 10 degrees between today and tomorrow as the cold front moves in, and temperatures will drop even further into the weekend as more showers move in. Today: Partly sunny with

BOYS H.S. SOCCER Highland 0 Rigby 3 Blackfoot 3 Shelley 1 Skyline 1Idaho Falls 8 Bonneville 0Hillcrest 6 GIRLS H.S. SOCCER Rigby 0 Highland 5 Hillcrest 2Bonneville 1 Shelley 1 Blackfoot 0 Thunder Ridge 1Madison 7 Skyline 6 Idaho Falls 1 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON} Bonneville 3 Blackfoot 0 Madison 0Bonneville 3 Idaho Falls

The streets of Downtown Idaho Falls are about to get a facelift. Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corp. is working on many projects for the area. It will beautify the streetscape along Broadway Street from Memorial Drive to Yellowstone Highway by fixing curbs, gutters and sidewalks, replanting trees and working on the irrigation system. It is

Rexburg Police are investigating an unusual lost and found case. Last Friday, around 12:45 p.m., a man said he lost his glasses and was walking along the north ramp of the Milepost 333 exit from US 20 looking for them. What he found instead was a box of what appeared to be Dots Candy, wrapped

Fifteen lawyers are being considered to replace Ryan W. Boyer as a Bingham County Magistrate Judge. The Seventh Judicial District Magistrates Commission will meet in Bingham County November 16 at 10 a.m. to make their selection. The applicants include: Bannock County Magistrate Judge Scott E. Axline of Pocatello Canyon County Public Defender Marc J. Bybee

Ladies, start your engines and plan on leaving a little earlier for work or your other activities Wednesday morning. It’s the annual Brake for Breakfast event at several area hospitals. The free drive-through event is getting the message of breast health out to women in a fun, fast way. The goal is to remind women

A nine-year-old was arrested Tuesday in Lauderhill, Florida for pointing a gun at fellow classmates. The third-grader smuggled a loaded 380-caliber handgun into Paul Turner Elementary School in his backpack. No one was injured when he confronted three alleged bullies and made threatening comments. “We received a report that a 9-year-old child… Ah… 3rd grader

A 44-year-old woman has been sentenced to three-to-five years in prison followed by five years of probation for stealing more than $30,000 from a Cody businessman in 2016 and 2017. The Powell Tribune reports Joy Barela of Cody was sentenced recently by District Judge Bill Simpson. Barela was accused of embezzling money while she was

Time is running out to file 2017 Idaho state income tax returns. The Idaho State Tax Commission says taxpayers who qualified for an automatic extension to file must send in their return and full payment by Oct. 15. Idaho law allows taxpayers with an extension to avoid a penalty for late filing. But you’ll owe

Your child could be the next Gerber Baby. Gerber launched its ninth annual Photo Search contest, and the company is providing parents with the opportunity to see their little one become Gerber’s 2019 Spokesbaby. From now until October 20, parents or legal guardians of children from birth to four years old are encouraged to post

There is good news for businesses paying into Idaho’s worker’s compensation insurance fund. Effective January 1, 2019, the Idaho Department of Insurance has approved a proposal for a minus (-) 4.2 percent overall rate change, recommended by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. “We are pleased to announce this reduction, a move which will benefit

Teton County, Wyoming will host an open house Monday to review concepts for a land transfer from the Bureau of Land Management. BLM is considering transfer of “Parcels 9 and 10” to Teton County. Earlier meetings collected a wide range of ideas and concepts for potential public use of the federal land. Those proposals ranged

As the winter weather nears, children and their parents are looking for a way to stay active. In Pocatello, the Kid Rock program is allowing grade school kids to stay active through indoor rock climbing instruction. It’s a program the city has been running for over 20 years and is a great way for kids

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will keep the Egin Lakes campground open until October 10. The agency said it would be staffed during regular business hours. “We are happy to provide this service to our public,” said Jeremy Casterson, BLM Upper Snake Field Office Manager. The Egin Lakes recreation site will seasonally close to

A few scattered showers overnight into Wednesday, with most of the showers favoring the SE highlands and Western Wyoming. Fairly sunny conditions for Wednesday afternoon, before another round of showers roll in for Thursday. Tonight: Lows in the 40’s with mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday: Cooler with a chance for showers in the morning. Partly sunny

A Tennessee man is facing child abuse charges after hitting his son. Video from a surveillance camera shows just how brutal the beating was. Kaylin Jorge has that video, and we should warn you. It’s graphic. Nia Snow says it started off as a typical night. Her three kids including six-year-old Damian, playing outside. Then

The Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office says a western Idaho man has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for sexually abusing girls and providing them with drugs, and in some cases drugging them without their knowledge. District Court Judge George A. Southworth sentenced Stephen P. Slater Monday to 30 fixed years for three

Two separate national alert systems will be tested between 12:18 p.m. and 12:20 p.m. MST on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Both alerts are for testing purposes only. There is no need to call emergency services with either activation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a

UPDATE 10/2/18: U.S. Forest Service officials report the Lyle Springs Fire was started on Sept. 18 due to an unattended campfire. It was less than one mile south of Harriman State Park and less than one mile west of Pinehaven subdivision when the firefighters got it corralled. The fire was pushed by the wind that

Idaho Falls Power plans to take the city power plant off line for a few hours Tuesday. Crews will be performing routine maintenance, including removal of driftwood accumulations along the falls. There will not be any power interruptions, but the falls will look a little different for a few hours. Crews expect to have the

Test results show that a litter of deceased wolf pups that were found south of Jackson this summer died primarily from a skin disease commonly known as mange. Wyoming Game and Fish Department wolf biologist Ken Mills says the final diagnosis for the five dead wolf pups was severe scabies, with associated cutaneous yeast infection

UPDATE: 8:40 a.m. 10-2 With the public’s help, Idaho Falls Police have arrested Jesse Bryan, 46, of Idaho Falls on charges of burglary and grand theft. Police were able to recover the purse and most of its contents. The Idaho Falls Police Department is requesting your help in identifying a suspect in a theft case.

Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa, as well as from a low pressure center near California, will begin to stream into the region today. Showers are expected in the Central Mountains, with showers/t-storms possible for SE Idaho, including the Snake River Plain. More storms on Thursday and Saturday will continue to cool off the

School will be canceled for all Bonneville School District 93 schools on Thursday, Oct. 4. so students and administrators can attend the funeral services for Principal Oliver Roberts. Superintendent Charles J. Shackett said, “We are extremely saddened by the sudden loss of our good friend and colleague, Principal Oliver Roberts of Woodland Hills Elementary School.

After last week’s petitions over the rezoning of a Pocatello lot, Pastor Jacqualine “Big Momma” Thomas, the spearhead of the Big Momma’s Housing project, took some time to respond to those concerned about the project. “We are supportive housing, it’s so important that we get it out there. It’s not a shelter, it is supportive

October is breast cancer awareness month, and a local pharmacy in Rexburg stands-out as a sanctuary and a place for women with breast cancer to find comfort. “After ladies have had their mastectomy then they come to us and we fit them with a prosthetic to replace the breast that they had removed so that

A brush fire on the north side of ‘No Name’ road in Fort Hall threatened residential homes on the west side of the fire around 1:00 p.m. Monday. Officials report the fire was contained in the field where it started and burned about 5 acres. There were no injuries or loss of property. According to

A bit unsettled over this week, with scattered showers and gusty winds. We have an area of low pressure moving through Northern California and Nevada for Tuesday. Then the state will be impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Rosa, where the Southern and Eastern Highlands could get anywhere from .25 to 1 inch of rain.