Month: November 2018

UPDATE 11:40 a.m. According to Pocatello Police, officers were called to report of a shooting at 2:21 a.m. Friday. A 55-year-old man had been shot by intruders at his home. Initial investigation indicates two suspects were attempting to burglarize a nearby business. Police believe the victim may have observed the crime in progress and that

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Governor-elect Brad Little has named Zach Hauge as his Chief of Staff. Hauge served as Little’s campaign manager during the 2018 campaign. Prior to the political race, he was Vice President of at the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry. Selecting a Chief of Staff is one of the first steps in Governor-elect Little’s transition

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent in October According to the Idaho Department of Labor, the total number of people 16 years of age and older working or looking for work was essentially unchanged since July at 853,444. At the same time, Idaho’s labor force participation decreased slightly to 63.5 percent.

Brigham Young University-Idaho is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred at an off-campus apartment. An alert sent to faculty and students Wednesday says, “They received a report of sexual assault involving a female student at an off-campus housing unit Sunday evening.” BYU-Idaho spokesman Brett Crandall said the university sends out warnings under the Federal

UPDATE: Northern Idaho authorities say human remains found at a construction site are no longer the focus of a criminal investigation because the bones are from 50 to 200 years old. The Coeur d’Alene Police Department in a statement Thursday says it has no unsolved cases dating back that far. Officer Mario Rios says a

The Blackfoot Fire Department and the community of Blackfoot is mourning the death of Fire Marshal Benjamin Hirschi. Hirschi died Monday at the age of 39. The cause of his death was not announced. Services will be held Monday, November 19 at 11 a.m. in the Alameda Stake Center, at 930 E. Alameda Road, in

Idaho State Police arrested Montana fugitives in Fort Hall Wednesday after an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Tuesday in Jefferson County, MT. ISP detectives received information that Kolby David Schmidt and two other unidentified males were involved in the shooting and that they may be in the Blackfoot area driving a blue Chrysler 300. Further

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

Many children in Southeast Idaho are taken from their homes and placed into foster care, often with no belongings to call their own. It can be a traumatic and scary experience for a child. So one Blackfoot teenager is making his Eagle Scout project a mission to help those kids. Isaac Beck has a lot

The Idaho Falls Public Works Department held a public meeting Thursday night for input on a project at the intersection of 17th Street and Woodruff. The response wasn’t all positive. The intersection of 17th Street and Woodruff is one of the most congested in Idaho Falls. According to the Idaho Falls Public Works Department, about

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Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career-Technical Education Computer Program took a visit to the University of Idaho’s Idaho Falls campus to learn some lessons on hacking. The students were given the task to play a cyber version of “Capture the Flag.” “It is developing cybersecurity skills, getting an intro to the concepts, the tasks, the

Faculty, staff and community residents celebrated the ribbon cutting Thursday for the newly redone Shirley Maeck Nursing Simulation Lab at the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls. The new laboratory was part of a $1.7 million gift from the William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation. It has four hospital rooms and mannequins

You can now check on the penguins at the Idaho Falls Zoo, even though the zoo is closed for the season. The zoo just got an EarthCam, a web camera that allows visitors to view an area of the zoo in real time online 24 hours a day, even though the zoo is closed for

With Thanksgiving just a week away, grocery stores of all sizes are preparing for the big day. Turkeys, potatoes and other essential holiday ingredients will be sold by the millions over the course of the next week. So how are smaller, mom and pop type shops preparing for one of the busiest shopping weeks of

UPDATE 11/15/18: 4:00 p.m.: The 14-year-old junior high student who brought two handguns and ammunition to a Wyoming school and threatened to shoot another student and staff members faces nine counts of attempted first-degree murder. Gillette Police Lt. Brent Wasson says each of the nine counts is for a potential victim who was identified as

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter sent stern letters to the State Board of Education and state Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, scolding them for interfering with a state contract for computer software. The Idaho Legislature allocated $1 million in 2017 for a teacher evaluation program. Otter had requested $2.5 million. The state’s purchasing department put out

Anyone pulling a trailer is on notice that Teton Pass is now closed to all trailer traffic until April 1. The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office says the pass closes to trailers every winter. This year, law enforcement will increase patrols on Wyoming 22 because of a rise in reports of violations. The restriction applies

As part of our station’s nine-part healthcare series, our parent company, News Press and Gazette, asked us to look into why each hospital across the region charges different prices for common procedures. Here’s that list, NPG wanted you to have access to, citing the American Health Directory. However, while researching this story, it didn’t take

Two conservation groups say the federal government violated environmental laws by approving a Canadian company’s plan to search for gold in key wildlife habitat in eastern Idaho. The Idaho Conservation League and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition in a lawsuit filed Tuesday say the U.S. Forest Service needs to halt British Columbia-based Otis Gold Corporation’s 5-year

Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) spent nearly $235 million with small businesses in Fiscal Year 2018. The Idaho National Laboratory management contractor said that represents 59.1 percent of all the business INL did in the fiscal year that ended September 30. It far surpasses the $150.7 million it agreed to spend at the beginning of the

When you’re sick, getting to the doctor is often the best and quickest way to start feeling better. Doctors used to make house calls now the newest trend in medicine lets you make the call. It’s called telemedicine. Often times, telemedicine is cheaper than office visit and just as effective. Jackson’s mom: “He was seven

Picking annual healthcare options can be a confusing process. Right now, the average full-time worker pays just over $5,500 a year for family coverage. There are three basic insurance concepts: premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums. A premium is an amount that must be paid for one’s health insurance or plan. Nearly half of all covered

Authorities in southeastern Idaho say there are no reports of damage following a 3.8-magnitude earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday about 7 miles east of Soda Springs. The Soda Springs Police Department says no one reported any damage. U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Julie Dutton says small earthquakes

Idaho Falls is turning its intersection improvement eye towards 17th Street and Woodruff. The city’s public works department will host a “conversation” to get public feedback on plans to improve traffic flow and safety. “We’ve seen real benefits from similar improvements at other locations, so we are excited to be going out to the community

A recent study says about 85 percent of all firearm deaths from 2006 to 2015 in Utah were the result of suicide. The study, conducted by Harvard researchers and overseen by the Utah Department of Human Services, was presented to lawmakers Wednesday. The report says firearms are used in about 50 percent of all Utah

Yellowstone National Park reports 218,076 people visited the park in October. The number of recreational visitors was up 2.9 percent over October of last year, making it the third busiest October on record. So far this year, the park has hosted 4,078,770 visits. That is down just slightly from the same period last year, but

The city of Ammon has adopted new Snow Removal Regulations and Operating Procedures. The regulations take effect today, November 15, and continue through March 15 of each year. A resolution passed by the city council establishes rules for on-street parking restrictions, snow in right-of-ways, snow removal priorities, and overall snow removal operations. Essentially, the regulations

Major renovations at the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium for the Performing Arts are complete. The first thing people will notice when they enter the auditorium is a new color scheme which is totally different than it used to be. Gone are the orange seats and green walls – replaced with walls that are shades of

The Madison Fire Department in Rexburg has sent two fire trucks and six firefighters to help California battle raging fires. Spokesman Troyce Miskin said the trucks were deployed to southern California last Friday. Their mission will be to cover fire calls in local communities, whose own fire departments had already deployed to fight the devastating

For today, we’ll see lots of sun with slightly average temps. There is a storm moving through Northern Idaho and Montana late Friday. Around 1-3 inches are expected for the high country, including areas such as Island Park and in the Eastern Highlands. There is even a possibility for a dusting here in the Snake

Incidents on roadways happen all the time. Whether it is an accident or maintenance just to clear debris out of the way, first responders help play an important role in the safety of traffic. They are being recognized throughout the state as part of Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week, which runs Nov. 11-17. “As we

UPDATE: 10:35 P.M. After four rounds of voting, the planning and zoning commission voted 4-2 to approve the rezoning for the housing complex. It goes to the City Council next for final approval or denial. ORIGINAL STORY A potential supportive housing complex in Pocatello drew a big crowd at Wednesday night’s city planning and zoning

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College students look forward to Thanksgiving all semester. It is a time to relax with family and friends before finals. However, it is also one of the busiest times to travel all year. Whether you’re driving or taking a flight, millions are going home for the holiday. For student’s at Idaho State University, some are

As Thanksgiving nears, many are looking around wondering where the snow is. It’s a good question. By this time of year, Southeastern Idaho has generally seen some snowfall, but the way things currently stand, you’d have trouble finding enough snow to even make a snowball. This is the result of a few things: First, a

Pocatello Cycle is a mom and pop motorcycle shop that’s been in business for 25 years. The owners want to say thanks to the community in a unique way. “Really we don’t want any kind of gain. We just want to give back,” said owner Byron Roan. Go inside the shop on Yellowstone Avenue any

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a dead buck discovered just off Miles Canyon Road (also known as Mill Canyon Road) near Liberty, Idaho, in Game Management Unit 78. Officials said the buck, a large 4×5 mule deer, was shot and left to waste on the south side of the

UPDATE 5 p.m. A fire caused about $225,000 damage to the home of an unidentified elderly couple at 4350 E. 100 North, near Ririe, Wednesday. Jefferson Central Fire Chief Carl Anderson said firefighters were called out at 1:23 p.m. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flame coming out of the house. They fought down the flame,

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso has been elected to serve as chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. Barrasso’s office says it is the No. 3 leadership position for Senate Republicans. Barrasso won a new six-year term in last week’s election. In a statement, Barrasso says his leadership position will give the state’s congressional delegation more

After 113 years, The Scroll announced it’s stopping it’s presses of its publication at years end while transitioning into online-only content. “We think it’s a really good opportunity for the student to learn where the media are going, said Lane Williams, Communications Professor and Faculty advisor for The Scroll at BYU-Idaho. He said the multimedia

Police say three men wanted after someone fired shots at a county deputy’s vehicle in Montana have been arrested in Idaho. The Independent Record reports the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Montana says the three were arrested without incident Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Craig Doolittle says the shooting occurred just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when a

There is a storm moving through Northern Idaho and Montana late Friday. Some of that wet weather will creep in for Friday and Saturday, with most of the snow favoring mountain locations near the Montana border. For Thursday, we’ll see lots of sun with near average temps. Tonight: lows into the upper teens and lower

Threat of a lawsuit prompted the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to suspend the fall steelhead season beginning at midnight, December 7, 2018. The lawsuit is based on the federal government’s failure to process Idaho’s Endangered Species Act permit for the steelhead fishery. Steelhead fishing will remain closed in 2019 until further notice. In an

The large rock buttress above the Hidden Falls viewing area on the west side of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park that the park has been monitoring has fallen. The extent of the debris and damage from the fallen rock was aligned with a risk assessment and modeling the park conducted earlier this summer.

A long-time member of the ISU faculty has been named acting dean of the Idaho State University College of Business. Joanne Tokle succeeds Tom Ottaway, who stepped down from the post and returned to a faculty position within the college. Her first priority is to continue work on on the College’s accreditation process. “It’s my

“The question regarding the Constitutionality of President Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as the Acting Attorney General is extremely difficult to answer. According to the Appointment’s Clause of theConstitution, the U.S. Senate must confirm of all principle officers, for which the Attorney General clearly qualifies. There is no debate whether the Attorney General is a

Fremont County Sheriffs’ deputies are trying to locate people who may be responsible for damage reported Wednesday. Deputies were called to investigate damaged farm equipment on 3100 East, near the Teton Dam spillway. Officers learned there were a group of people who may have started a campfire in the area on Tuesday night. Anyone who

This winter season marks 50 years of the Grand Targhee Ski Resort. The resort was started by locals in Teton Valley who wanted a way for people to have winter jobs in the area. Some who come to experience Targhee never leave. “My wife and I came here for one year,” said Mark Hanson, director

Authorities say one man was killed and another was injured during a tree trimming accident on Tuesday. Cassia County Detective Kevin Horak told The Times-News that 28-year-old Corbin Bowers was killed and 26-year-old Emmett Koyle was hospitalized in critical condition for his injuries. The two men from Burley were trimming a tree near the community

Do you have a fifth or sixth grader who loves to ski or snowboard or one who’d like to learn? Ski Idaho’s Idaho Peak Season Passport lets fifth and sixth graders ski or snowboard 18 mountains for free. The program allows 5th graders to ride three days for free at all 18 Gem State ski

The Bureau of Land Management is launching a process to transfer excess vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations in Idaho to enhance their wildland firefighting capabilities. Under BLM’s new Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program, local wildland firefighting cooperators that meet certain requirements may receive at no cost wildland

Tis the season! And for those looking for an outdoor experience as they begin celebrating the holidays, the Bureau of Land Management has begun issuing Christmas tree permits. The permits are specifically for Christmas trees on public lands managed by the BLM in southeastern Idaho (Pocatello and Upper Snake Field Office). They are $15 each

The first Idaho artist to be selected as the ‘Artist in Residence’ at Yellowstone National Park is wrapping up her work. Linda Aman of Ammon spent 20 days in the park right next to Old Faithful Geyser. During her time there, she says she was exposed to color combinations and beauty like she’s never seen

A southwestern Idaho man who had more than 30,000 child pornography files and used his wife’s daughter to produce child pornography has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. The Idaho Press reports 29-year-old Justin Anderson received the sentence Tuesday in 4th District Court. A jury in July convicted Anderson of 28 criminal counts

Paving on the new Rigby roundabout at the Farnsworth Way and Stockham Blvd. intersection is scheduled to begin Thursday, Nov. 15. Idaho Transportation Department officials say the roundabout will “achieve a smoother traffic flow and easier access.” You can expect traffic delays and are asked to plan ahead and consider an alternate route until paving

U.S. Olympic Committee officials are touring Salt Lake City as they decide whether to choose Utah’s capital city or Denver as the U.S. bid city for the 2030 Winter Olympics. The visit comes after the USOC toured Denver on Tuesday. The committee will choose between the two cities after Reno-Tahoe dropped out of the running

The Wyoming Highway Patrol announces retired WHP K-9 Wendy passed away peacefully from heart failure on Nov. 9. Wendy was well known for her desire and willingness to work and play while producing some impressive seizures over the years. She began her career as a narcotic K-9 in 2009 assigned to the Big Horn Basin

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Wyoming Game and Fish has confirmed another case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a buck mule deer. The deer was harvested in Deer Hunt Area 5, south of Sundance, Wyoming. CWD has been previously documented in neighboring hunt areas and in one overlapping elk hunt area. The Department is concerned about CWD and how

Power County Hospital District patients are ok after being evacuated from the hospital when a small fire broke out over the weekend. Officials say the fire was caused by old wiring. This is just one of the many things that needed updating within the hospital. For the past 15 years, the Power County Hospital District

The Pocatello Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday night to consider a proposed re-zone request in the 1200 block of Pershing Avenue, southeast of the corner of Pershing and McCormack Street. It is less than 1.3 acres. Grace Evangelical Church submitted a zoning map amendment to rezone the property from Residential Medium Density Single

No major weather systems are expect through this work-week. There is a storm moving through Northern Idaho and Montana late Friday. Some of that wet weather will creep in for Friday and Saturday, with most of the snow favoring mountain locations near the Montana border. Until that point, we’ll see lots of sun with near

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Medical professionals around the nation are honoring the work of nurse practitioners this week, from November 11 through the 17. Nurse practitioners aren’t quite nurses or doctors. They find themselves in between the two. “People think of nurse practitioners, well you’re nurses. Well, we are, but we do have an advanced education,” Melody Weaver explained.

Several small earthquakes have struck southeastern Idaho near Soda Springs over the past couple of days. The United States Geological Survey reports the two largest quakes registered at magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3. Several smaller quakes under a 2.0 have also been picked up by the USGS. The 3.3 quake struck Monday afternoon, around 4:52

Several members of the Idaho Falls Police Department were affected by the Paradise, California fire through family members that lost everything. Captain Royce Clements is one of them. So he has decided to launch a sporting goods donation for the children in Paradise, California. “Sports is kinda like the center of their world, so if

Idaho transportation officials say bridge inspectors found two undetonated explosive devices at the base of a bridge that spans the Snake River near Nampa. Both devices have been removed and destroyed, and a sweep of the area did not turn up any additional explosives. Idaho Department of Transportation spokesman Jake Melder said the unexploded military

The mother of a University of Utah track athlete who was fatally shot by a sex offender parolee she had briefly dated says the person who loaned him the gun should be prosecuted. Jill McCluskey made the comment in a tweet Tuesday in which she said “it is a great responsibility to own a gun.”

Eastern Idaho Public Health will be providing free flu vaccine to uninsured individuals at all their office locations. The free vaccine is limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Eastern Idaho Public Health has offices in Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton Counties. Call

Police are looking for the driver of a car who knocked down a street light, then ran away from the crash. Idaho Falls Police were called to the 1400 block of South Holmes at around 3:39 p.m. Saturday. Police talked to a man who said he was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his

Idaho Falls Police arrested Eric S. Pizarro, 46, of Idaho Falls, for aggravated battery after a stabbing attack Sunday. Officers were called to The City of Refuge at 840 Park Avenue at around 8:20 p.m. Sunday. Police found a man who told them he had been stabbed in the knee by another resident. After reviewing

No major weather systems are expect through this work-week. There is a storm moving through Northern Idaho and Montana late Friday. Some of that wet weather will creep in for Friday and Saturday, with most of the snow favoring mountain locations near the Montana border. Tonight: Cold with lows in the low teens. Wednesday: Mostly

The U.S. defense secretary plans to take part in a ceremony in Wyoming marking the beginning of a process to return three disputed church bells to the Philippines. The Defense Department says Defense Secretary James Mattis plans to travel Wednesday to F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. Two of the Bells of Balangiga are

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As the holiday travel season fast-approaches, gas prices are expected to take a considerable dip, but you don’t need to rush to a gas station. The consumer watchdog GasBuddy says a 7 percent single-day drop in crude oil prices this week could lead to a decline in gasoline prices of 5 to 15 cents per

Investigators say two people died in a large fire at Finch Family Farms in Provo. The Daily Herald reports authorities have not released the names of the people who died Monday morning, but family members at the scene identified the father and son who were killed. A family member, 17-year-old Tania Sierra, says her uncle,

Parents rallied around a suspended principal at a school board meeting held by a district where 14 staffers were placed on administrative leave after donning costumes depicting racial stereotypes and a “border wall.” The Middleton School Board meeting on Monday was the first one since the teachers and staffers at Middleton Heights Elementary School were

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has been awarded a subcontract by the Idaho National Laboratory to support the conceptual design, cost, scheduling and safety framework for a proposed fast spectrum Versatile Test Reactor (VTR). The VTR would be critical in the development of innovative nuclear fuels, materials, instrumentation, and sensors. The Department of Energy’s Office of

Bonneville High School’s theater department will present the musical “Schoolhouse Rock” to all the 5th and 6th graders who feed into their school from several elementary schools. Bonneville music director Steve Dresen remembered growing up watching and learning from the “Schoolhouse Rock” educational cartoon. He thought it was time for a new generation to enjoy

The Idaho Falls snow removal parking restriction ordinance starts for the season on Thursday, Nov. 15. The parking restrictions will automatically be in effect Thursday through March 15, 2019, whenever a snow event occurs. A snow event is defined as any occurrence in which more than two inches of snow accumulates on the roadway as

Officials say farmers in Idaho and Washington saw above-average returns on wheat crop this year, but lentil prices are plunging. The Lewiston Tribune reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture Portland Daily Grain Report last week listed soft white wheat prices between $6.20 and $6.35 a bushel. But dry pea, lentil and garbanzo prices plunged 40

A new case of brucellosis has been found in a cattle herd in northwest Wyoming, and the herd has been placed in quarantine. The Wyoming Livestock Board says additional tests are being conducted on the herd in Teton County to confirm the disease. It says Wyoming state veterinarian, Dr. Jim Logan, does not believe there

Four public meetings are planned in Idaho over the next few weeks to review a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Forest Service Sage-Grouse plan amendments, including one in Idaho Falls. The draft was released in October, outlining Greater Sage Grouse plans in five western states, including Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah. The

Mild air is beginning to move in, so we’ll see low 40’s today, and by mid-week upper 40’s. No major weather systems are expect through this work-week. There is s storm moving through Northern Idaho and Montana late Friday. The wet weather will stay well north of our region. Today: Mostly Sunny with highs into

A Pocatello man was tased by police after he picked up a music stand in the lobby and began swinging it at hospital employees after he was discharged from Portneuf Medical Center Saturday night. The hospital called law enforcement after having members of its security team ensure Scott Haddon wasn’t causing any harm. Once officers

The Shilo Convention Center was transformed into a winter wonderland for the 44th annual Festival of Trees event that benefits local organizations for those individuals with disabilities. More than 100 decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses. The items were decorated by locals across the Eastern Idaho Region and will be auctioned off to raise

Students at Woodland Hills Elementary in Ammon honored and celebrated veterans on Monday. The students in grades Kindergarten through six hosted two performances for parents and the community. One was held in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The students sang songs performed along with a small narration. There was also an honorary

People all throughout the United States are celebrating Veterans Day. One local scout decided to make some veterans stories last forever. 14-year-old Jordan Powell grew up hearing amazing stories of his grandfathers and their military experiences, so when it came time for him to do his eagle scout project, he knew he wanted to do

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is in town. Dr. Mary C. Daly’s eastern Idaho visit is her first public speaking appearance since assuming her new role. “Look forward and say what is our best projection about where the economy will be in a year from now or two

A Pocatello woman has been selected as Idaho State University’s 60th Idaho Business Leader of the Year. Mary Johnson, owner of the McDonald’s restaurant franchise in Pocatello and Chubbuck, was selected by the ISU Alpha Kappa Psi Delta Upsilon Chapter for demonstrating outstanding business and professional ethics, while contributing significant support to worthwhile community, civic,

A mother and her son are preparing for a humanitarian trip to Nepal in southeast Asia next Friday. They are going to help deliver medical supplies to those in a remote village. “First we’re going to purchase medical supplies in Kathmandu, then we’re going to travel to a remote village which is a two-day hike,”

Our cold flow is in place tonight and Tuesday from the north. Dry and cold conditions once again for Tuesday. Mild air is expected to move in mid-week, warming us up into the upper 40’s. No major weather systems are expect through this work-week. There is s storm moving through Northern Idaho and Montana late

Camp Rainbow Gold, an organization that offers camps and other support services for kids with cancer, has announced an agreement to buy a south-central Idaho resort property for $1.3 million. Soldier Mountain Ranch and Resort in Camas County comes with 21 cabins, five other buildings and a golf course on almost a quarter of a

Police say an Idaho woman has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and a man is dead after what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide at a Meridian home. Meridian Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea said in a prepared statement the dead man is the only suspect in the domestic violence shooting. The shooting happened about 10:15

Comic book genius Stan Lee, the architect of the contemporary comic book, has died. He was 95. The creative dynamo who revolutionized the comics by introducing human frailties in superheroes such as Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk, was declared dead Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to Kirk Schenck,

Authorities say a north-central Idaho man died while hunting Sunday morning after accidentally shooting himself. The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Ryan S. Rigney of Lewiston was hunting near Soldiers Meadow Lake when he accidentally discharged his gun. The Lewiston Tribune reports emergency medical crews were sent to the rural location about 7:42

Idaho National Laboratory Director Mark Peters has announced Dr. Marianne Walck will become the laboratory’s new director for Science and Technology. Walck will also serve as chief research officer beginning January 7, 2019. “I am excited to have Marianne join the Laboratory to provide strategic leadership, direction, and integration for research, science, and technology at