Month: November 2018

Idaho Fish and Game Department biologists are urging motorists to use extra caution on regional highways. Staff Biologist Mike Dernick said the deer mating season happens in November and the animals tend to be active and inattentive. Increased snow in higher elevations also tends to drive big game herds to lower elevation winter ranges and

Developers with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are planning to bring a new high-rise building to downtown Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Tribune reports City Creek Reserve, the real estate arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has submitted preliminary plans to the city for a 28-story office

A southwestern Idaho man who shot and killed his adult daughter has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. The Times-News reports that 61-year-old Johnathan Pugh pleaded guilty Friday in Fifth District Court to killing 36-year-old Malani Lang on May 9. Court documents say Pugh and Lang had recently reunited a week before the shooting. Pugh told

A man suspected of stabbing and seriously injuring a man he didn’t know in Southeast Boise was released from prison just four months ago. The Idaho Statesman reports 36-year-old Reuben Diaz is charged with attempted murder. He’s jailed in Ada County with bail set at $1 million. Diaz had 19 years remaining on his parole

Authorities say two skiers have been rescued in recent days in separate incidents along Teton Pass on the Wyoming-Idaho border. The Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News and Guide reports a 36-year-old skier was airlifted out after crashing while and hitting his head. His condition was unknown. Two days earlier, a 72-year-old man got lost and worn

UPDATE: 11-12 Two people wee hospitalized after a crash at 10:25 a.m. Sunday on US Highway 26 at the Ririe Business Loop intersection. Idaho State Police said Tyler M. Smith, 31, of Rexburg was westbound on US 26 in a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. The second vehicle was a southbound 1998 Chevrolet C10 driven by Parker

Calm weather will prevail through the week, with only a few clouds moving in over the next few days. However, mild air is expected to move in mid-week, warming us up into the upper 40’s. No major weather systems are expect through the work-week. Today: Calm and sunny, with highs in the mid to upper

After a brief snow shower passed through Sunday in the Snake River Plain, conditions clear overnight for Monday and stay bitter cold. 9 degrees for an average overnight low, with NNW Winds at 15 mph, gives us a wind chill of -8 degrees. Bundle up and cover your skin, as sunshine continues all week with

Often, weekends in Southeastern Idaho can be a bit slow, especially once the colder weather rolls in. But one shop in Pocatello is trying to give the community a more involved activity, one that you can do in the rain or snow. “There is not a lot to do other than going to dinner, going

Eagle Rock Middle School is once again helping honor those men and women in service with their annual Veterans Day celebration. The school has been putting this program on for the past five years. Seventh-grade students were able to be part of a learning simulation called “Walking in the Footsteps of a Soldier.” They were

Cold Temperatures for the next few days will make for cold nights and chilly afternoons with lots of sunshine. Expect winds to remain calm and variable for Veteran’s Day and the only precipitation is a slight chance of snow for Jackson/Driggs in Wyoming at 20% for Sunday. By Wednesday Temperatures will rise to the 20’s

Members of the Rexburg community came together Saturday morning to fight pornography. They took part in the Unite to Fight Pornography Conference, which was put on by the group Citizens for Decency. It featured several speakers, including a neurologist who spoke about pornography as a public health issue despite pornography addiction not being recognized as

The eighth annual “Salute to Idaho Veterans” honored local Veterans and current Armed Services personnel. The “Salute” featured a meet and greet, flag ceremony, Posting of the Colors, a guest speaker, luncheon, slideshow, free portrait photos for the Veterans and a complimentary gift. This year’s guest speaker was Leslie Chapman of Idaho Falls, a decorated

Tiebreaker Elementary School in Ammon held its annual Veterans Day celebration. Thirdgraders at the Bonneville District 93 elementary school have been working since the beginning of school year to put on an assembly for their classmates, families and rest of the community. The students sang songs like “The National Anthem,” “We Honor You,” “The Armed

Sunday is Veterans Day. To honor our veterans, the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony at Madison High School. It gives the high school students a chance to learn more about the history of those who fought to defend America. “We can communicate with the students in a way

The holiday shopping season is officially underway, and there are ways to shop other than through online retailers. Visit the Beaux Cadeaux Artisan Fair at The Art Museum in Idaho Falls, and you’ll see a variety of art up for sale: everything from pottery to jewelry, soaps and more. The fair gives shoppers the opportunity

The Latest on the Utah election: 4:50 p.m. The hard-fought race between Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love and Democratic challenger Ben McAdams is still in play, three days after the polls closed. New results released Friday cut into McAdams’ approximately 3 percent lead, but the race remains too close to call with many ballots from

Utah has joined more than 30 other states in legalizing medical marijuana by passing a ballot measure that was opposed by influential Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint leaders. The plan that crossed the finish line on Friday creates a state-regulated growing and dispensing operation and allows people with certain medical conditions to use

The Central Fire District will be conducting a training burn on an abandoned house Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. The abandoned house is located in the area of 450 North 4400 East. If you see a large amount of smoke throughout the day, don’t be alarmed.

A number of schools in Idaho Falls School District 91 are planning Veterans Day activities. Here is more information about some of the events: WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY HOLDS VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY, MONDAY, NOV. 12, 9:45 TO 10:45 a.m.: Students at Westside Elementary will take part in a special assembly honoring Veterans on Monday. The American Legion

A southwestern Idaho man who sexually abused young family members has pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16. Forty-eight-year-old Lester Kester of Caldwell pleaded guilty Wednesday in 3rd District Court. He’s scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 23 following a psychosexual evaluation. He faces up to life

Democratic challenger Jim Bratnober says he’ll pursue a recount in his race against Idaho Sen. Fred Martin, a Republican from Boise’s District 15. Bratnober in a statement Friday says he feels obligated to request the recount with just six votes difference in the unverified vote totals from Tuesday’s election. Idaho doesn’t typically do automatic recounts

An Idaho citizens commission voted to close a loophole through which longtime state lawmakers who work briefly in high-paying state jobs at the end of their careers get full lifetime pensions as if they’d been full-time state employees all along. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports the vote came Thursday. Commission chairman Reed Larsen noted that two

A weak system is dropping in for Saturday. We’ll get a little bit of snowy weather for our local mountains from that storm. However, most of us will stay dry and cold for the next few days, with highs into the upper 30’s and lower 40’s. Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy, with a low into

Idaho’s first influenza-related death of the 2018-2019 influenza season occurred this week in a northern Idaho woman over the age of 50. “The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding residents that flu can be serious,” said Randi Pedersen, the Idaho Influenza Surveillance Coordinator. “The most important action to take to prevent serious illness

Edson Fichter Nature Area is known for its community fishing pond filled with rainbow trout, trails for walking and biking and plenty of open space for wildlife watching. Now, it’s also a great place to train your waterfowl dog or to let your playful pup take a dip in the newly restored dog pond. It

A 27-year-old Colorado man who walked dangerously close to Old Faithful geyser in September is banned from Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks for five years. Gabriel Villalva of Greeley pleaded guilty Thursday to disorderly conduct and foot traffic on a thermal area in Yellowstone park. Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman sentenced him to five

It would drive up the price of your barbecue but a global “meat tax” could save 220,000 lives and cut health care bills by $41 billion each year, according to a new study. The numbers are based on evidence that links meat consumption to increased risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Three years

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has stayed fairly steady, at 3.7 percent to 4.2 percent in each of the past 18 months. But, based on employers’ quarterly unemployment insurance filings, the Department of Workforce Services says the state’s labor force continues to decrease. Senior Economist David Bullard reports that between the first quarter of 2017

A weak system is dropping in for tonight/tomorrow. We’ll get a little bit of snowy weather for our local mountains from that storm. However, most of us will stay dry and cold for the next few days, with highs into the upper 30’s and lower 40’s. Today: Partly to mostly cloudy with highs into the

Protestors lined the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls on Thursday, holding signs that said “Nobody is above the law” and “Protect the Mueller investigation.” This was just one of thousands of protests around the country protesting United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigning at the request of President Donald Trump and Trump then appointing Matthew

The Idaho Falls City Council unanimously voted tonight to fly the POW MIA flag year round. The flag will be flown 24/7, 365 day a year at city hall, the Vietnam Memorial, Idaho Falls Power, the War Memorial along River Walk and the Idaho Falls Airport. Council members took some heat from veterans when the

Law enforcement is taking a step towards making the road safer. Deputy Chief Roger Schei met with city council proposing a new city ordinance in regards to “hands-free” driving Thursday. This would prohibit the use of mobile electronic devices while driving, establish penalties and allowing law enforcement officers to stop vehicles for the violation. This

As the Blackfoot Pool closes, a movie theater opens. The Blackfoot Movie Mill is set to open Friday night and will offer something no other theater in the state can. It will show its films with laser projectors. A new system that only the Blackfoot Movie Mill can currently offer. In addition to the amazing

Mass shootings are becoming a national concern. Schools, police, even some workplaces are taking precautions on how to prepare for the worst. After Wednesday night’s shooting in California, we looked into how you can be ready if ever faced in a violent situation. Churches, schools, bars, festivals, conventions, restaurants, movie theaters, grocery stores, retirement homes,

The Fort Hall Police Department arrested 23-year-old Stormy Adakai of Fort Hall Thursday afternoon after he confessed to assaulting truck driver Amos Phillips on Sept. 3. According to Chief of Police Pat Teton, “Through our investigation work, we discovered that Stormy Adakai was identified, the same night of the assault, to have been at a

Elections are finally over and now some of the after-effects are starting to be felt. In Blackfoot, one vote will have a lasting impact on the community. The Blackfoot Pool will be no more come Sunday. Tuesday’s vote to save the pool failed by only 83 votes, and on Saturday, the pool will open for

Construction has been going on for months on Lincoln Road in Bonneville County, but more progress is coming in the next couple of weeks. Hitt Road and Lincoln Road will be striped and opened as a two-lane roundabout in the next few weeks. “They’re all multilane approaches,” said Michael Arneson, the project manager for Lincoln

The Bonneville School District 93 board is making progress after their work session Wednesday night, including the naming of the newly planned middle school, a bond in March and an update to the superintendent search. The new school will be called Black Canyon Middle School. This comes after the committee provided three names on a

Fifteen-year-old Turtle Leach is headed to New York City to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity to star in Broadway musical production that raises awareness about Hemophilia. “I have a version of it called Von Willebrand.” The rare disease prevents blood from clotting, and it affects about one in 10,000 people. Out of

UPDATE 11/8/18 4:20 p.m. The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office reports the body of Richard Poulton was located Thursday morning. Deputies found his body along the river’s edge a short distance east of the Milner Dam. The sheriff’s office would like to offer condolences to the family. ____ ORIGINAL: The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office reports 66-year-old

Say goodbye to another 40 Sears and Kmart stores. Sears Holdings (SHLD), the bankrupt parent company of the two retailers, said Thursday that 11 Kmart locations and 29 Sears stores will close their doors in February 2019 — adding to the nearly 200 locations the company has already said will shut down in coming months.

A storm will sweep through Montana and Northern Idaho for late Friday and Saturday. We’ll get a little bit of snowy weather for our local mountains from that Saturday storm. However, most of us will stay dry and cold for the next few days, with highs into the upper 30’s and lower 40’s. Tonight: Partly

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is investigating the poaching of two bull elk and a white-tailed deer in northwest Sheridan County. One bull elk and a white-tailed doe were discovered the weekend of Oct. 27 and the second bull elk was discovered Nov. 3. All three animals were killed on private land near the

Two people were charged after an early morning drug arrest Thursday. The Idaho Falls SWAT team participated as police served a search warrant at around 7 a.m. at 1349 Crescent. Stephanie M. Harris, 40, was arrested for resisting and obstructing an officer during the course of an investigation. She was also held for possession of

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 1625 S Highline Drive for a report of a structure fire around 1:00 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival to a small two-story home in the foothills, firefighters reported flames coming from the front door. One occupant self-evacuated and was outside the home. Firefighters did a primary and secondary

Lifts at Snow King Mountain Resort will use power generated by an Idaho Falls wind farm to operate all of its lifts beginning this year. Energy Conservation Works (ECW) and Lower Valley Energy (LVE) worked with the resort to analyze its energy use and evaluate options in transitioning to 100 percent green power. With green

A display commemorating the history of Pocatello’s Chief Theatre will be on display during November at the Marshall Public Library. Included in the display are the original door of the theatre, photographs and other memorabilia. “For many, the Chief Theatre is a symbol of their childhood,” said Eric Suess, Marshall Public Library Director. “We invite

UPDATE: Idaho officials say yellow warning placards at polling places in college towns are not meant to deter students from voting but simply spell out residency requirements for those seeking to register and vote on Election Day. The signs raised eyebrows in Rexburg, where some voters said on social media Tuesday that they seemed intimidating.

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program is underway. The campaign aims to help local families in need by providing them with holiday meals and Christmas gifts. If you or anyone are in need of assistance around Christmastime, applications are available at the Salvation Army Pocatello office located at 400 N. 4th Avenue between 9 a.m.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Idaho women had weekly earnings about 77.8 percent of their male counterparts. Based on 2017 statistics, Idaho women earned $695 for the same job a man was paid $893. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Richard Holden said that the 2017 ratio in Idaho was up 1.3 percent from

The former sheriff of Jerome County in south-central Idaho has pleaded guilty to using county money to buy a personal item. The Times-News reports Doug McFall pleaded guilty Wednesday in 5th District Court to one felony count of misuse of public funds. Prosecutors dismissed two misdemeanor counts of petit theft as part of the deal.

An Idaho school district says teachers and aides put on leave after donning caricatured outfits depicting Mexican people and a border wall will return to work, but an interim principal will remain. The Middleton School District administration announced Wednesday that the staff members will head back to school over the next several days. Fourteen staff

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun to fill at least 300 jobs across the state to lay groundwork for the 2020 census. The jobs begin in the summer of 2019. More than 50 of those positions will be in he Idaho Falls area. The Census Bureau is currently creating an applicant pool for census takers

Residents of the hometown of North Ogden Mayor Brent Taylor gathered Wednesday night to pay their respects to the Utah National Guard major killed while serving in Afghanistan. Hundreds of well-wishers held a candlelight vigil for Taylor, holding candles and other lights while walking from Weber High School to Taylor’s nearby home. Councilman Phillip Swanson

Today we’ll see sunny skies with below average temps. Winds will remain light. Mountain locations will hold a slight chance of snow on Saturday. Today: Sunny with highs into the upper 30’s to lower 40’s Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy, with a low into the teens. Friday: Sunny with highs into the upper 30’s to

Test-driving some cars helped raise more than $2,600 for Ucon Elementary as part of Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms. Ron Sayer’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Idaho Falls partnered with the elementary school to raise $2,680. Participants got the chance to take a test drive in the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid minivans. The Chrysler brand

The Girl Scouts of the USA has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America. This comes after the BSA announced that it would drop “boy” from the name of the program next year. The Girl Scouts say the group doesn’t have the right to use the words “scouts” or “scouting.” The

Idaho State University is celebrating an anniversary of its partnership with the Idaho National Lab. Wednesday night, they celebrated ten years of the “S Tech” program, which offers training for high-tech careers, like cyber security or mechanics. That program, plus working on collaborative research and offering internships and hands-on training for students is just one

UPDATE 6:15 p.m. Idaho State Police reports one person died and another was transported to the hospital by air ambulance after a crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker 178, just south of Spencer around 1:53 p.m.According to ISP, Norman Hill, 78, of Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada, was driving southbound in 2014 Monaco Dynasty Motorhome when

Democrats did not get the results they were looking for Tuesday night, but they are not giving up just yet. Democratic governor candidate Paulette Jordan, who lost the race to Lt. Gov. Brad Little, stayed positive throughout the night, telling people they stood up for what they believed in. “No one would have thought we

On Tuesday, Americans turned out in droves to vote, making the 2018 midterms the first ever to surpass 100 million votes. This higher than expected turnout proved to be troublesome in some areas of Southeastern Idaho. At Fort Hall, the 20th Precinct of Bingham County, more ballots were cast, 655, than during the 2016 presidential

The elections are over, but what happens if a political candidate does not win, what would happen to the campaign funds left over? If a candidate dropped out of a race or win or lose an election; most campaigns don’t have any leftover funds. First, they must pay off all debts acquired during their campaign

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park tied decades-old records when it erupted for the 26th time in 2018 Wednesday. Yellowstone National Park reports this the most active year for the geyser in decades. The last time it erupted 26 times was in 1963. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at 4:16

The Latest on elections in Utah: 5 p.m. Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love remains locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Ben McAdams as she fights to keep her House seat in a largely suburban, politically mixed district. McAdams’ lead inched up Wednesday after blue-leaning Salt Lake County released more results, but the race

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After 42 years, Idaho Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore stepped down Tuesday. Moore served as director since 2011. He’ll stay on the job until a replacement is selected by the Fish and Game Commission. “It has been an honor to serve Idahoans, the governor and the Fish and Game Commission as director the last

We’re slowly losing the snow overnight into Thursday. It’s still possible to see some light flurries for Thursday. Otherwise, we’ll see sunny skies with below average temps. Mountain locations will hold a slight chance of snow on Saturday. Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy, with a low into the upper teens. Thursday & Friday: Sunny with

The Rexburg Police Department is looking for your help identifying the male subject dressed with the green mask.Officers believe he was a witness to an incident that occurred on Halloween night while attending a dance party that was held at the Madison County Fair Grounds.If you know who this person is, contact the Rexburg Police

By a 78 percent margin, Fremont County voters made it clear Tuesday they are opposed to proposals to build wildlife crossing across US 20 as it passes through Island Park. But, Citizens for Safe Highways, which backed the proposal, says it will continue to study the issue as the Idaho Transportation Department continues its environmental

Wyoming Game and Fish has confirmed a buck white-tailed deer has tested positive for the chronic wasting disease. The animal was harvested west of Kaycee, Wyoming in Deer Hunt Area 32. CWD has already been documented in neighboring deer hunt areas. You can see the overall distribution of CWD exposure here. The disease is fatal

Court records say a Cody construction worker who died last month in a crash along the Chief Joseph Highway was supposed to be in the custody of law enforcement. The Powell Tribune reports an affidavit from Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Lee Pence says in the hours before Ronald “Ronny” Frankenberry II’s haul truck drove over

A write-in campaign by a longtime Republican Idaho lawmaker who lost to a political newcomer in May’s primary has failed. Rep. Tom Loertscher’s bid to hold onto his House seat fell far short Tuesday against Chad Christensen, a first-time candidate from Ammon who won with more than 80 percent of the vote on Tuesday. Loertscher

UPDATE 11/7/2018 9:20 a.m. Republican Sherri Ybarra has won a second four-year term as Idaho’s superintendent of public instruction. Ybarra, a former teacher and curriculum director who was first elected to the top school’s post in 2014, beat Democratic challenger Cindy Wilson, a longtime teacher and Department of Correction board member. Ybarra spent 17 years

The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office would like to return a misplaced cap. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a Wilson, Wyoming resident reported an unknown person entered their home on the night of Saturday, November 3, and apparently took a nap on their couch. When the person left, the homeowner said the visitor may have

The Latest on Election Day in Idaho: 11:05 a.m. A write-in campaign by a longtime Republican Idaho lawmaker who lost to a political newcomer in May’s primary has failed. Rep. Tom Loertscher’s bid to hold onto his House seat fell far short Tuesday against Chad Christensen, a first-time candidate from Ammon who won with more

The Latest on an officer-involved shooting in Wyoming: UPDATE 10:50 a.m. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deputy who fatally shot a 39-year-old man on Sunday in Laramie. Cpl. Derek Colling killed Robbie Ramirez of Laramie during a traffic stop. Relatives say Ramirez had a variant of schizophrenia and feared police because past

Their vote may not count, but learning about the election is still important. “We learned about our senators and our representative and why we have them,” said fifth-grader Mara Hill. Edgemont elementary fifth-grade curriculum involves learning about the united states government. “One of the things we do talk about the voting process in our class,

Republican Russ Fulcher has won Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Cristina McNeil and six other candidates. Fulcher, a former state lawmaker and real estate broker from Meridian, will replace Rep. Raul Labrador in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his campaign, Fulcher opposed Medicaid expansion and instead pushed for something he called “patient-centric alternatives

Voters in Blackfoot decided the fate of the city’s swimming pool Tuesday. The measure needed 66 percent approval but received only 63.95 percent of the vote. The city council decided that if voters supported a $3.9 million general obligation bond the city would renovate the pool. If not, the pool would be closed. The 20-year

Republican Congressman Mike Simpson has won an 11th term representing Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District. Simpson defeated Democratic challenger Aaron Swisher, a Boise economist, to retain the seat. Simpson currently sits on the powerful House appropriations committee and is the chairman for the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, and he’s voted multiple times in opposition to

Fremont County voters let their county commission know what they think about wildlife crossings on Highway 20 over Targhee Pass. Voters were given three choices, yes (892), no (3,743), or I don’t know (164). A group of wildlife advocates have proposed the Idaho Transportation Department consider building wildlife overpasses and fencing to direct wildlife over

Idaho voters have approved a ballot initiative that will expand Medicaid coverage to roughly 62,000 Idaho residents who can’t afford health insurance on the state exchange. The vote means lawmakers must now enact laws to expand Medicaid coverage to adults who currently earn too much qualify but don’t earn enough to get subsidized health insurance

Idaho voters have rejected a ballot initiative that would have allowed race tracks to install slot-like betting machines called historical horse racing terminals. Lawmakers first approved the instant horse racing machines in 2013 but repealed the law two years later over concerns that they looked too much like casino-style slot machines. That’s when proponents of

Longtime Republican lawmaker Brad Little has defeated Democratic challenger Paulette Jordan to become Idaho’s next governor. Little’s win comes as no surprise in the deeply conservative state, despite significant national media attention given to his opponent. Little has been lieutenant governor since 2009 and has vowed to continue retiring Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s legacy of

Custer County voters have killed a $4.5 million general obligation bond issue. With all precincts reporting, the issue lost Tuesday night by a vote of 1,188 against to 943 in favor. It required a two-thirds majority for approval. The bond was intended to bring the county courthouse into compliance with minimum ADA standards and replace

When Shawn Madsen saw our online Treats for Troops contest, he nominated his son Kyle, who has been serving overseas since he was fresh out of high school. Now stationed in Afghanistan, 27-year old Kyle now works on Black Hawk helicopters. “He’s over there with the medical evacuation unit, helping recover other American troops,” Madsen

Another weak weather system is dropping in from the northwest today, though precipitation will be minimal and limited to the high country. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies for the Snake River Plain, with a light breeze. Cold daytime highs and overnight lows will continue for the rest of the week and through the weeknd.

The Latest on Tuesday’s midterm election in Utah 11:20 p.m. Republican U.S. Rep Chris Stewart has won re-election to a fourth term in Congress by defeating Democratic challenger Shireen Ghorbani. Stewart represents Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers a large portion of the state, including most of Salt Lake City west to the Nevada border

Utah voters rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have boosted education funding through a gas tax in a state that has the lowest per pupil spending in the nation. Three other ballot initiatives were leading, but too close to be declared victorious at the end of election night: Medical marijuana legalization, Medicaid expansion and

A large voter turnout slowed things down a bit at Fort Hall Tuesday. Bingham County Elections Director Danette Miller said the precinct completely ran out of paper ballots while registering 120 to 150 new voters. When the ballots ran out, the county pressed a stand-by express-vote machine into service, then sent two more to the

In the Teton School District #401, voters have approved a two year, $3.1 million dollar per year supplemental levy. The school district said the levy would allow it to attract and retain teaching staff, maintain full-day kindergarten, make technology improvements, and help it afford to offer new education programs. The levy will continue at the

Teton County, Wyoming has used a lodging tax to fund a variety of visitor-impacted services for the past several years. On Tuesday voters decided to continue that program by a vote of 6,935 to 4,710. 60 percent of the two percent lodging tax is used for local travel and tourism promotion. 30 percent is used

The Latest on the general election in Wyoming: 7:53 Republican Liz Cheney has won a second term as Wyoming’s lone U.S. House representative. Cheney beat Democratic businessman Greg Hunter of Laramie in a race that drew little attention compared to her previous campaigns. Cheney first won office by beating Democrat Ryan Greene by a more

Republican Sen. John Barrasso won a second full term Tuesday, beating Democratic businessman Gary Trauner in a show of support for President Donald Trump in Wyoming. Barrasso argued in his campaign that declining federal regulation and cuts to federal income taxes under Trump are helping Wyoming’s economy. Voters saw little reason to disagree and disrupt

A man accused of walking dangerously close to Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park has waived his preliminary hearing on a separate incident in Cheyenne. KGAB-AM reports Gabriel Villalva, of Greeley, Colorado, is charged in Laramie County with interference with a peace officer-injury, reckless driving and eluding. The charges stem from a Sept. 19

All over the country, people are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. Many of these locations are at area schools where regular classes are being held. As with any day at school, the safety of the students is paramount. In Bannock County, the Pocatello/Chubbuck District 25 schools are adding security measures while temporarily

It’s officially voting day and the polls are hot. People from across the nation are voting. Coinciding with election day, the Idaho State University Law Club is hosting a voting celebration. From 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Law Club, as well as the League of Women Voters, will be onsite shuttling people to the

Scattered snow showers tonight and Wednesday with this wet and cold Northwest flow to our weather. We’ll keep an un-settled forecast through Wednesday, with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Cold daytime highs will continue for the rest of the week and weekend ahead. Temperatures will still be about ten degrees below average, moving through the