Month: November 2018

Four people are in the hospital after a car crash on U.S. 20 at the intersection of State Highway 75, just south of Bellevue. According to Idaho State Police, Soohyun Min, of Rexburg, was driving east on U.S. 20. Min did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection of S.H. 75 and hit

The snow and rain was not enough to stop the hundreds that ran Thursday morning in the 13th Annual Michael and Wendy Hays Race to Feed the Hungry in Freeman Park. The event raises thousands of dollars each year for the Community Food Basket – Idaho Falls. Officials with the Community Food Basket said each

Santa’s Village at the Civitan Plaza in Idaho Falls was lit up Saturday night. Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper spoke and even Santa made an appearance. Hundreds of people packed downtown for an afternoon of music, dancing and horse drawn trolley rides. Horse drawn trolley rides are every Saturday until the weekend before Christmas from

While Black Friday is big for large retail stores, Saturday was all about small businesses and shopping local. Businesses in downtown Idaho Falls participated in Small Business Saturday. Local stores had discounts and encouraged the community to shop local. They say it is important for the community to support local businesses. “By supporting small businesses,

A Bannock County sheriff’s deputy shot a teen after a traffic stop Friday night. Authorities say it happened at about 9 p.m. in the area of Whitaker and Siphon Roads in Chubbuck. According to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, the officer initiated a traffic stop and the teen who was shot was a passenger in

Update: Teton Pass/Wyoming 22 was reopened to traffic in both directions Saturday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close Teton Pass/ Wyoming Highway 22 for avalanche control. The highway is scheduled to close at 3 a.m. Saturday morning. It will remain closed until the road is determined to be safe.

After the current system bringing rain and snow to the area moves out Saturday morning, a blast of cold air reinforces the wintry feeling we’ve been experiencing. Gusty winds will affect travel and create travel issues for some with blowing snow at times. Overnights will take temperatures to teens and single digits as the weekend

With Black Friday being one of the busiest shopping days of the year, local businesses were also stocked and ready for customers. But how did local stores compete with big box stores and their deals? “It’s a big day for us. When you get to October or November in the bike business in Idaho, this

An elk refuge in Wyoming will now require hunters to participate in a program to monitor the spread of a deadly wildlife disease. Officials at the National Elk Refuge announced Friday that starting Sunday, hunters must turn over the heads of elk they kill for disease testing. Up to now, participation in the monitoring program

Legislation backed by Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney would remove certain protections for some federal public lands in the state. The House Natural Resource Committee recently approved the bill removing wilderness study area designations for large areas of Big Horn, Lincoln and Sweetwater counties. The committee’s 19 Republicans voted for the bill while the 11 Democrats

The Eastern Idaho Public Health District will offer free and confidential rapid HIV testing throughout the month of December. The program will begin on December 1, World Aids Day. On that day, the health district will hold a special clinic from 9 a.m. to Noon at its Idaho Falls office. The HIV tests will be

Based on 2017 data, Black Friday was the best sales day of the year for Idaho retailers and one of the top 3 days for 40 of the 50 states. For Idaho retailers, Black Friday was the first-best revenue-generating day of the year, about 128.5 percent better than an average day. Small Business Saturday was

A federal lawsuit against the state of Idaho over new abortion reporting requirements has been put on hold while the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals considers a judge’s ruling rejecting a preliminary injunction. U.S. District Court Judge David C. Nye on Wednesday granted the stay at the request of Planned Parenthood of the Great

Pocatello will ring in the Christmas season with a Light Parade in Old Town beginning at 6:30 p.m. Organizers say there will be hundreds of floats, all with beautiful lights, and treats for the kids. As part of the night, “Relight the Night” will unveil its latest restoration project. Committee Chair Randy Dixon said Old

While many were still asleep after their Thanksgiving dinner, many other Idahoans were on the move to get an early start on Black Friday. Eyewitness News Reporter Andre Phillips was live at Cabelas as doors opened.

A 50-year-old Boise man who killed two Nampa residents while fleeing from police has pleaded guilty to two counts of felony vehicular manslaughter. The Idaho Press reports Joseph Michael Sena pleaded guilty Tuesday in 3rd District Court. Authorities say Sena fled from police on July 14 and reached speeds up to 70 mph before crashing

From the Brady bunch to Charlie Brown and even Friends have had their own Thanksgiving television specials showing how the season of gratitude is celebrated in an American household. but for the men and women of the bannock county detention center, Thanksgiving can often be less special especially when it’s not spent with family. One

The Idaho Falls Street Department is gearing up for the upcoming storm by mixing three buckets of sand with one bucket of salt to spread on the streets. Street department officials say they don’t expect to need the plows, but they have the sanding trucks ready to go to keep things from getting too slippery.

The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting some “difficult” driving conditions in eastern Idaho this morning. A mix of rain and snow is creating some slick roads throughout the region, but the only real challenges so far appear to be in the Idaho Falls area. The National Weather Service said we can expect one to three

UPDATE 8:30 P.M. Idaho’s Proposition 2 is headed to court after being called unconstitutional. Proposition 2 legalized Medicaid expansion with 60 percent of the vote in this year’s election.Now, its constitutionality is being questioned. Idaho Falls attorney Bryan Smith filed a petition with the Idaho Supreme Court challenging Prop 2 on behalf of his client,

Here’s an update on a Pay It Forward story from just a week ago. Byron and Jan Roan from Pocatello Cycle reached out to KIDK Eyewitness News 3 Friday to give an update on their turkey dinners they delivered for Thanksgiving. Their goal was to give 25 full turkey dinners to families in need, one

It was announced this week that the behavioral health crisis center in Bannock County is set to open March 2019. It’s a project that’s been in the works for more than four years. One of the people who’s been involved since the beginning, is Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen. “Mental health in our state is

A record number of people will hit the road over the Thanksgiving holiday. About 54.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from Wednesday to Sunday- -almost 5 percent more compared to last years, according to AAA. In Idaho, 287,000 Idahoans will be traveling, which is also a 3 percent jump from last year.

Idaho Falls Dog Park is expected to get some new improvements. The city of Idaho Falls received a $100,000 donation from the William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation at last night’s City Council meeting. Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department said the money will go towards upgrades and improvements to help make the

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, it is a time to chow down on a lot of food. But many people cannot enjoy the same meals a lot of people eat on this holiday. One Ammon store is doing its part to aid in the gluten-avoidance quest. “We are here to help those who can’t have gluten

For nearly a quarter century, the Whitworth family has been feeding the homeless and needy of Pocatello on Thanksgiving. It’s a family tradition that Raena Evans married into. Evans has been involved since she and her husband married nearly 15 years ago and even before she got married, her husband told her what to expect

Happy Thanksgiving! There is a lot going on this weekend, but the list below is not complete! Know of an event not listed? Email who, what, when, where and all other information to natalie.nix@localnews8.com so we can update the list. IDAHO FALLS Thursday, November 22 Race to Feed the Hungry – 9 a.m. at Freeman

The Snake River basin is entering the winter at near normal levels after two above-average water years. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation estimated the system’s storage reservoirs at Jackson Lake, Palisades, Grassy Lake, Island Park, Ririe, American Falls and Lake Walcott were at 57 percent of capacity this week. As of November, the upper Snake

We’re still on track to see stormy weather for Thursday and Friday. This storm is moving out of our Southwest, which will usher in rain showers for the Plain and valleys. Snow levels are around 5,500 feet. Colder air late Thursday could lower the snow level to the floor of the Snake River Plain. More

UPDATE: 3:15 P.M. Traffic on Interstate 15 near was blocked for 1.5 hours Wednesday afternoon after a southbound crash at milepost 98, north of Blackfoot. Idaho State Police say Debra Montgomery, 61, of Tremonton, Utah was stopped in traffic at around 12:07 p.m. in the southbound lane of I-15 in a 2012 Toyota Sienna minivan.

Idaho State Police report a 46-year-old Pocatello man was killed in a single vehicle fatality crash Wednesday around 12:47 a.m. on Interstate 84 at milepost 190 south of Hazelton. ISP reports Christopher Averett was driving a 1996 Honda Accord eastbound on I-84 when he lost control of the vehicle. It then went into the median

A former supervisor with the Wyoming Department of Transportation has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for stealing $3,000 worth of items from the department, including more than $2,200 worth of zip ties. Prosecutors said 62-year-old Louis “Alan” Kousoulos took items from the department’s shop in Cody and used zip ties purchased by the

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating reports of swastika graffiti around Idaho Falls. On Monday around 10:03 a.m., police investigated vandalism of what officers describe as a swastika and the words “kill them all” painted on a tree and power pole at Freeman Park. Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation employees said they would remove

A deadly disease that affects animals including deer, elk and moose has been detected for the first time in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Wednesday it found chronic wasting disease in an adult buck mule deer killed by a vehicle in the park. Chronic wasting disease causes animals

The National Park Service has announced it will host five free-admission days in 2019. The five days are: Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 20 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day Sunday, August 25 – National Park Service Anniversary Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands

A new version of a familiar scam is raising concern in Teton County, Wyoming. A county resident told the Teton County Sheriff’s Office about a caller who tried to get information regarding the citizen’s health care. The caller ID showed a phone number that read “Teton County Gov’t: The Sheriff’s Office advises that scammers can

The old Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” is the best advice for Thanksgiving travelers. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has compiled a list of items you might want to pack in the car. It begins with a flashlight and extra batteries. Bring your cell phone with a vehicle charger or extra batteries and stock some extra

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is offering an amazing deal for the holidays. Starting Cyber Monday, November 26 through Wednesday, November 28 it will be selling the Holiday Happy Pass a $70 value for $25 dollars while supplies last. The pass will get you into the 2019 Eastern Idaho State Fair, Friday, August 30 through

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced an eastern Idaho woman was sentenced on a felony count of misusing public moneys Friday. Seventh District Judge Bruce Pickett sentenced 46-year-old Pamela Barrett, of Dubois, after she pleaded guilty in September. At the time of the offense, Barrett was the Clark County clerk. Judge Pickett sentenced Barrett to

A Springville man accused of trying to kill his 4-month-old daughter by throwing her on a concrete floor and against a wall has been convicted. The Daily Herald in Provo, Utah, reports a jury Tuesday found 28-year-old Philip Hatfield guilty of attempted aggravated murder. Prosecutors say Hatfield picked up the baby and threw the girl

UPDATE: A southwestern Idaho man shot and killed in an altercation with an Idaho State Police trooper has been identified. The Ada County coroner’s office on Tuesday identified 41-year-old Christopher E. Williams of Boise as having died of multiple gunshot wounds following the shooting at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Idaho State Police say Williams

With some help from the state of Idaho, the Town of Jackson, and Teton County, Wyoming, START Bus has announced plans for an additional commuter run from Teton Valley beginning Monday. A 50 percent funding grant from the state of Idaho and general funds from the town and county will establish a fourth regular commuter

Today is the “warm before the storm” as we’ll see well above average temperatures and sunny skies. However, a storm will move in tomorrow in the early morning hours, and we’ll see rain/snow showers throughout the day and through Friday. Some accumulations are likely as I expect most folks in the Snake River Plain to

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL Idaho Falls 35Blackfoot 69 Skyview 58 Highland 67 Rigby 47 Hillcrest 49 Teton 47 Firth 54 Soda Springs 45 Skyline 43 Ririe 48 South Fremont 37 Marsh Valley 30 Logan (UT) 64 Mackay 61 Richfield 37 Carey 34 Shoshone 40

A local veteran non-profit organization is looking for answers after someone stole $5,000 worth of items from a storage facility. “I just can’t understand why someone would open a door, see wheelchairs and steal stuff,” said Frank Smith, vice president of the Veterans Mobility program. The Veterans Mobility Corporation has donated nearly 230 wheelchairs and

November is the month where you to get into the holiday spirit as you plan Thanksgiving dinners and prepare your houses for the holiday season. Neighborhoods slowly begin to light up as the weeks get closer to Christmas. However, Christmas lights can often be expensive to maintain. Electrical bills are known to skyrocket during the

A fire tore through a family owned business overnight Tuesday before firefighters were able to contain the fire. Rummaging through the charred remains Maple Street Laundromat owners Charlene and Don Dewey looked over the damage to their business after the fire. “We lost dry cleaner, and we lost all the dry cleaning and washings and

As you travel to be with family and friends this holiday season, your vacant home becomes a target for burglaries and break-ins. According to Sheriff Lorin Nielsen, Bannock County sees about a thirty percent increase in crimes of the sort from Thanksgiving through the end of the Christmas holiday. Most of the places targeted are

Romaine lettuce is unsafe to eat in any form, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday in a broad alert in response to a new outbreak of illnesses caused by a particularly dangerous type of E. coli contamination. The CDC is advising that all U.S. consumers do not eat any romaine lettuce, and

Democrat Ben McAdams has flipped a U.S. House seat in deep-red Utah, defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love by less than 700 votes in a race that took two weeks to settle. Final results posted Tuesday showed McAdams defeated Love by a margin barely over what would have been needed to require a recount.

Quiet weather through Wednesday, with a storm moving in for Thanksgiving day. The first round of rain and snow slides in early Thursday morning. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the mountains above 5500 Feet. This is a storm out of the west with highs into the upper 30’s and lower 40’s for

Governor-elect Brad Little has named his transition committee. The panel will review applications and make employment recommendations. The committee is headed by Brian Wonderlich, a partner at the Boise law office of Holland and Hart. There is one member from east Idaho, Republican National Committeewoman and Mud Lake rancher Cindy Siddoway. “It was with great

Bannock County and Portneuf Health Trust announced Tuesday that a Behavioral Health Community Crisis Center will open next March. The center will serve the Region 6 area, including Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power Counties. Bannock County solicited bids for a provider to implement and operate the Crisis Center. Rehabilitative Health Services,

For 4 years, Chad Merrill has been a pharmacist at Mike’s Pharmacy in Idaho Falls. He says ever since his dad opened the family business back in 1985, they always try to treat their customers like family. “We really like to treat people like they’re people instead of, hey, just a prescription,” said Merrill. “We

UPDATE 11/20/18: Air monitoring systems have been set up to check for low-level nuclear radiation and other harmful contaminants following a powerful weekend blast at a hazardous waste site in Idaho that killed a worker, destroyed one building and damaged others. Albert Crawshaw of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says the monitors were installed

The recent race for Wyoming governor was among the most expensive in state history. The vast majority of the over $9 million raised was raised before the primaries in August. Mark Gordon spent over $2 million to beat five others in the Republican primary. Gordon went on to raise almost $800,000 ahead of the general

AMERCO Real Estate Company has won tentative approval for a conditional use permit (CUP) from the city of Pocatello to reuse the former K-Mart Building. The city’s planning and zoning commission held a public hearing on the proposal last week. As it has at K-Mart stores across the country, U-Haul is looking to use the

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A Wyoming man charged with killing his girlfriend in Idaho in July 2016 argues the death of her unborn baby does not qualify as a second murder that makes him eligible for the death penalty. Attorneys for 41-year-old Erik Ohlson of Jackson say it’s nonsensical for Idaho law to protect a first trimester fetus under

Part of the holiday shopping experience at the Kessler grocery store is getting a friendly greeting from Paul Bingham. Dressed in a red vest, standing next to a Salvation Army red kettle and ringing a bell, he’s hard to miss. The ups driver helped kick off Monday’s red kettle program to benefit those in need

A convicted murderer has been ordered to serve 25 years in prison for burglary and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for breaking into an Idaho woman’s home with a weapon. The Idaho Statesman reports Jaime Charboneau was sentenced Friday after being found guilty of the crimes in May. A judge ordered the sentence to

Pocatello Police are attempting to track down suspects who attacked a man shortly after midnight Sunday. Police were called to Rolberto’s, at 700 North Main Street, after an employee reported a man had come into the business bleeding from his face and head. Before the employee could help him, the man left the restaurant. Police

Quiet weather through Wednesday, with a storm moving in for Thanksgiving day. The first round of rain and snow slides in early Thursday morning. This is a storm out of the west with highs into the upper 30’s and lower 40’s for the valleys. This means we’re looking for a rain/snow mix for Thursday morning.

Just weeks after three states passed new marijuana laws, Idaho is still dealing with restrictive CBD laws. One hemp group gathered to share information and talk about their product at the Clarion Inn in Pocatello Sunday. In America, hemp products can be sold legally as long as they contain less than 0.3% THC, the psychoactive

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, fire preparation should be on your mind as you prepare to cook because Thanksgiving is the “peak day” for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Prevention Association. As family and friends gather to celebrate the day of thanks, many get caught up in the festivities and become distracted,

Quiet weather through Wednesday, with a storm moving in for Thanksgiving day. The first round of rain and snow slides in early Thursday morning. This is a storm out of the west with highs into the upper 30’s and lower 40’s for the valleys. This means we’re looking for a rain/snow mix for Thursday morning.

A group of 10 members of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is working in Jackson through December 18. The team is working with Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable housing for people struggling to live in places like Jackson, with a relatively high cost of living. Over the course of a six-week project,

Lawmen are looking for a man who burglarized a Jackson area motel sometime early Sunday morning. The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office said the main entered the motel and stole cash from the office area. The man was wearing a black or navy blue hoodie and blue jeans. Investigators said he may wear glasses and

Construction crews are building a wildlife-proof fence that will force wildlife to use underpasses on Wyoming Highway 89, south of Jackson. But, the fence is not complete and some animals, primarily elk, are finding their way onto the highway right-of-way and may not easily find one of the openings that allow them back out. Wyoming

Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has given birth to her third child. Smart announced the birth on her Instagram account Monday with a picture of her holding new daughter Olivia as husband Matthew Gilmour looks on. View this post on Instagram So happy to welcome Olivia to our family! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by Elizabeth Smart

Jacksons Food Stores has launched a campaign to help end domestic violence in six Western states, including Idaho. Now through December 25, you can donate an amount of your choice and purchase a peace dove that will be hung in the convenience stores around the state. Doves are available in $1, $5 and $10 increments,

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has granted his fifth pardon during his 12 years in office. The governor’s office in a news release Friday says Otter pardoned Aaron M. Bonney. Bonney in 1997 at the age of 18 was convicted of the statutory rape of his 15-year-old girlfriend. The Idaho Commission for Pardons and Parole

A 42-year-old man authorities say yelled obscenities at Boise High School students is facing a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace. Boise police in a news release say James Van Camp was taken into custody Friday afternoon. Witnesses report that Van Camp was behaving strangely near students. Police say Van Camp approached the students as

Yellowstone National Park officials say they’re investigating after a photo was posted online showing one of the park’s geothermal features from a drone, which is illegal. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported the photo of Grand Prismatic Spring was posted on Instagram and then deleted after criticism from other users. Drones are banned in

Authorities say two adults were taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor facial burns after a Garden City trailer caught fire. The Idaho Statesman reports Boise Fire responded at about 7:45 a.m. Monday to the report of a camping trailer on fire. The trailer is a total loss. The cause is unknown

UPDATE 11/18/18 11:00 a.m.: Rocky Mountain Power reports that power has been restored in Rigby. — ORIGINAL STORY: Rocky Mountain Power reports there are multiple power outages in the area. The first power outage in the Rigby area is affecting 2,148 customers. Officials say the cause of the outage is an equipment repair. Crews have

NuScale Power has selected a Shoreview, Minnesota company to manufacture a Reactor Building Crane (RBC) for its first operational power reactor in Idaho. PaR Systems, LLD will engineer the crane, which is an important element of NuScale’s innovative plant design, according to the company. It will be a key component of the reactor building that

We’ll see calm and sunny weather for the next few days, with light winds and cold nights. A few storms are moving in Thursday through Sunday that will give us a few rounds of snow across the region. Travel will be impacted for the Thanksgiving weekend, especially for the passes, but even down to the

The Museum of Idaho is preparing to host two traveling exhibitions of Darwin and Dinosaurs that explores the works of and legacy of Charles Darwin and Archimedes of Syracuse. Archimedes: Science & Innovations will follow the workings of Greek mathematician Archimedes of Syracuse whose inventions revolutionized the ancient world. The exhibition will feature more than

A local foundation got a big donation from an area business Saturday afternoon. The Eagle Rock Indian Motorcycle Riders Group donated more than $4,000 to the Shannon Wilker Foundation. They not only donated money to the foundation, but also gave away a motorcycle to a lucky winner in honor of Veterans Day. The motorcycle company

Christmas came early for shoppers at local craft fairs this weekend. Bonneville High School and Thunder Ridge High School both hosted craft fairs Saturday. Shoppers could find holiday decor, gifts and some treats. The two fairs had more than 200 vendors combined, most of which sold local, handmade goods. Craft fairs such as these are

Local bands are getting ready to perform their hearts out and show eastern Idaho what they are made of. Saturday night is Idaho Falls Arts Council’s Battle of the Bands at the Colonial Theater. From friends who have grown up together to siblings that formed bands at a young age, those competing say the performances

UPDATE: Idaho State Police said Robert Dexter, 37, of Soda Springs, was east bound in the right lane of US 30 at 8:06 a.m. Saturday at milepost 414, about 7 miles east of Soda Springs. ISP said Dexter was driving a 1987 Jeep Wrangler. A 2010 semi-trailer truck pulling a single tank trailer, was following

A 36-year-old Caldwell man was arrested after a pursuit that crossed several counties and ended in a crash near the Pocatello Airport. The Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office attempted to pull over a vehicle at milepost 207 on Interstate 84 for speeding at around 1:53 p.m. Friday. The driver, identified as Justin Earl Clayborn of Calwell,

At least one person had died as a result of a salmonella outbreak in Jennie-O ground turkey has caused more than 160 people in 35 states to get sick. Salmonella is a bacterial infection that typically comes from raw poultry such as chicken or turkey. Health experts say one way to prevent yourself from getting

The nation’s capital Christmas tree is traveling across the country. On Friday morning, the tree made its first stop here, in Pocatello. Many people from the community spent their morning admiring the enormous tree and signing their name on the trailer. It is one of over 25 communities along the way for the “People’s Tree.”

Black Friday is often thought of as the start to the holiday shopping season. The Better Business Bureau is reminding consumers to think of your budget before shopping. Also, learn the store’s return policy and warranty information before buying. Ask about shipping costs if an item needs to be shipped and make sure you keep

Teens from Community Youth in Action are stepping out of their homes, and comfort zones, to sleep outside Friday night. It’s part of the nationwide event, Sleep Out America. “Sleep Out America is not about pretending to be homeless. It is about spending one evening out in the cold enough to create an understanding and

The Rexburg Children’s Choir is gearing up for its first ever Christmas concert. It’s been in existence for less than a year and it’s growth and success has been quite phenomenal. When choral director Ben Watson moved to Rexburg last January he decided to start a children’s choir. “Before I came here I taught music

A domestic situation which turned into an armed standoff with law enforcement in Picabo, Idaho ended peacefully Friday when the suspect surrendered. Blaine County Sheriff’s Office deputies and officers from several assisting agencies responded to the Silver Creek Convenience Store located on State Highway 20 in Picabo in southern Blaine County around 10:06 a.m. Friday.

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park broke decades-old records when it erupted for the 27th time in 2018 Thursday. Yellowstone National Park reports this is the most active year for the geyser in decades as the geyser erupted 26 times was in 1963. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 11:04

The trial for an Idaho man accused of stabbing nine people at or near a birthday party, including a 3-year-old girl who later died, has been pushed back. The Idaho Statesman reports Judge Nancy Baskin on Thursday agreed to move Timmy Earl Kinner Jr.’s trial to Jan. 13, 2020. It was previously set to begin

A 47-year-old former Idaho Falls man was indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in Boise on 17 counts of wire fraud and six counts of tax fraud Thursday, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced. David Hansen was the 90 percent owner and chief executive officer of Yellowstone Partners, LLC, an investment management firm headquartered

We’ll see increasing clouds throughout the evening as a weak storm will move in this, giving the Snake River Plain a chance for snow with light accumulations. Around 1-3 inches are expected for the high country, including areas such as Island Park and in the Eastern Highlands. Cold and sunny conditions are expected for the

Idaho and Wyoming are laying in plans for inauguration ceremonies for new governors in January. In Idaho: the official ceremony for Governor Brad and Teresa Little and other state constitutional officers will begin promptly at Noon, January 4 on the south steps of the state Capitol. The event is free and open to the general

The Seventh Judicial District’s Magistrate Commission has selected Bingham County Prosecutor Cleve Colson to be the next Bingham County Magistrate Judge. Sitting Judge Ryan Boyer will retire from the post on January 31. Administrative District Judge Joel Tingey announced the appointment Friday. Tingey said he and the Magistrate Commission were confident the people of Bingham

Stem cell therapy is growing in popularity. There are claims that using stem cells to treat a variety of ailments produces amazing — even miraculous results. Seven years ago Ed Gulbransen began walking for 30 minutes on the treadmill every morning. His doctor at that time said it was important for him to walk for

Although Idaho added nearly 11,400 jobs in the third quarter, many of those jobs are in sectors with below average wages. The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy says the state’s job growth has failed to bring Idaho wages in line with the rest of the nation. National wages grew by more than 21 percent since

One person was arrested after an altercation near the intersection of Loma Circle and E. 65th South in Bonneville County early Friday. According to initial reports from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, the incident involved an altercation between parents and their adult son, which included a shotgun and a large knife resulting in the father