Month: December 2018

A Bureau of Reclamation study has determined there would be no significant impact from the proposed construction and operation of three irrigation wells. The wells would pump water from the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer into the Falls Irrigation District’s existing canal distribution system. The final Environmental Assessment’s selected action is intended to provide a reliable

Two snow events making their way into the region over the next few days.A cold front is moving in for this Saturday, with scattered snow showers. Look for partly to mostly cloudy skies and highs into the mid 30’s for the Snake River Plain. Quiet weather on Sunday with more scattered snow showers arriving late

The new legislative session is just about a month away. Legislators on the education committee are already hard at work, meeting with educators about their concerns. State legislators and area superintendents met Thursday to discuss education. The biggest topic was the proposed new school funding formula, proposed by Rep. Wendy Horman. Horman is no longer

Thane Rose, 38, of Rexburg was arrested Thursday for sending sexually explicit images via snap chat to a minor. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said it investigated the interaction between Rose and the minor after it was reported on Dec. 5. Rose was arrested and charged with felony sexual battery of a child on Thursday.

The East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition is offering 100 more $20 feline spay/neuter vouchers for residents of Bonneville County, the city of Shelley and the city of Rigby starting Wednesday. This event will take place at Idaho Falls Animal Services (IFAS) located at 2450 Hemmert Avenue on Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. This is a

Yellowstone National Park has released a detailed report of wolf activity within the park during 2017. According to the report, there were at least 97 wolves in 11 packs (3 breeding pairs) living primarily in Yellowstone at the end of December 2017. Each of the packs ranged from 2 to 21, averaging 8.8 animals per

Idaho’s state Board of Correction voted to extend its $46 million-plus-a-year contract with Corizon Health for inmate health care for another two years. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports the board also voted this week to immediately launch a process to take the contract out to bid at the end of the two-year extension. The contract allowed

Avalanche conditions Friday are generally described as “moderate” to the north and east of the Idaho Falls area. The Gallatin Avalanche Center focused on the region west and north of West Yellowstone and the Bridger Teton Avalanche Center in western Wyoming east of Idaho Falls reports heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Conditions are

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change Friday designed to strengthen children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its members. See the full letter from the First Presidency, as well as an accompanying

A consent judgment will shut down a Wyoming home improvement scam. The Wyoming Attorney General announced a consumer protection settlement against an out-of-state company called Pinnacle Powerful Solutions, LLC and its two principles, Ron Yung and Linda Pearson. According to the state, Pinnacle sent postcards to Wyoming residents, promising a free steak dinner and information

A 52-year-old south-central Idaho man who raped a 15-year-old boy he met on Craigslist has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Tod Weber of Twin Falls received the sentence on Monday in 5th District Court and must serve 10 years before becoming eligible for parole. The Times-News reports that a jury convicted Weber in

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office is sounding the alarm about an increasing number of telephone scams targeting Idahoans. The latest are being called “imposter” scams, because they almost always include a scammer pretending to be someone they’re not in order to get your money. Everyone is a potential target, but scammers find more success with

We’ll see mostly sunny skies throughout the day today, though clouds will move in overnight. Along with those clouds, we’ll see some flurries in the Snake Plain with an inch or two for the high country. Over the weekend and into next week, we’ll see temps rising above freezing. Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance

The Pocatello/Chubbuck school district wants to do away with schools being used as public polling places for elections. On Thursday, members of the school board, and others, went before Bannock County commissioners to voice their concerns. In Bannock County, there are 11 schools that are used as voting locations. Those schools include 17 different precincts

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL Highland – 65 Pocatello – 45 Bonneville – 42 Preston – 59 Rigby – 63 Kuna – 53 Rocky Mountain – 50 Century – 32 Snake River – 64 Ririe – 60 Salmon – 68Taylor’s Crossing – 42 Grace – 43 Pinedale, WY 73 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL Thunder Ridge – 42 Idaho

The Idaho Falls School District 91 board of trustees are looking at the future. On Wednesday night, the district held a school board meeting at the district office. The board discussed a couple of property purchases and cybersecurity for the district. One of the properties is on Hemmert Avenue. It will be a site to

Joey Sanchez and Stephanie Burton were in Pocatello when they got a phone call from South Fremont Fire Dispatch on Dec. 3. “They said the house was on fire and I asked her if my dogs were OK she said she didn’t know, but they would check,” Burton said. Sanchez and Burton then raced home.

Homeownership will be in the spotlight next year in Boise as Legislator’s and Realtors came together for the Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors annual luncheon to discuss economic and political issues impacting affordable home ownership. A group of lenders who spoke at today’s event said high prices caused in part due to a gap

Idaho Republican Senator Mike Crapo and Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden have introduced legislation to protect funding for the Secure Rural Schools program. Part of the Forest Management for Rural Stability Act (RSA), the program expired at the end of Fiscal Year 2018, undercutting financial security for rural county schools, road maintenance, law enforcement and

Patchy fog for the overnight and morning hours for Friday. We could also see some light snow flurries from that fog . Our next chance of snow arrives late Friday night, with some light snow showers, though they’ll likely stick to the high country. Mostly cloudy on Saturday with a slight chance of snow. Tonight:

A bear cub found badly burned in a massive 2014 Washington wildfire has been killed by a hunter. News outlets report that Rich Beausoleil with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says a team in September set out to find the den of the bear nicknamed Cinder because her radio transmitting collar stopped working.

Idaho State University is receiving quite the gift this holiday season. The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation decided to donate $2 million to ISU’s College of Technology. They are currently renovating their Technical Education Complex. All the funds will go towards expanding their program as well as upgrades to the building. The executive director

Two men have been charged with trafficking marijuana into Idaho even though they say they were transporting immature hemp plants from one out-of-state farm to another. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports police in Ada County arrested Andrew D’Addario, of Colorado, and Erich Eisenhart, of Oregon, after an April traffic stop. The two men were indicted by

At request of the Idaho National Laboratory, the city of Idaho Falls is planning to change the name of University Boulevard in the name of Second District Congressman Mike Simpson and his wife Kathy. It will be known as MK Simpson Boulevard. Regional Economic Development CEO Dana Kirkham has endorsed the move. In a letter

A turkey with a (wish)bone to pick is terrorizing residents in a small Wisconsin town. This week he chased a little boy down the street. “Smoke” is known as the unofficial mayor of Ashwaubenon, a mayor with an attitude problem, apparently. Residents say Smoke is unfazed by the threat of passing traffic. A sympathetic driver

The Sugar-Salem Cross Country team presented a $1,500 check to the Family Crisis Center in Rexburg. The team organized two public fundraising runs, “To Bone and Back” and the Upper Valley “Turkey Trot 5K”. The team members lock in sponsors to offset the costs and provide prizes for participants. Money raised helps athletes pay for

Idaho Falls School Board Trustee Dave Lent has formally resigned his Zone 2 position on the board. Lent was elected to the Idaho Senate in District 33 during the November election. He was elected to the Distict 91 School Board in 2006. Zone 2 represents the areas served by Westside, Fox Hollow, and Ethel Boyes

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Idaho Falls School District 91 has become the first district to partner with the College of Eastern Idaho on a new dual enrollment program. Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Sarah Sanders said it will allow students to earn college GEM credits. “Another great benefit of this program is students can use their Fast Forward money

A Wyoming man was ordered to pay $1,855 for killing a gray wolf in the state’s trophy zone without a license – and then trying to pretend he had taken the animal legally. The Powell Tribune reports a judge also suspended 21-year-old Cody resident Austin Kondash’s hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for three years. Kondash

The recent killing of a Yellowstone National Park wolf outside the park has generated hundreds of emails and phone calls to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials suggesting the hunt wasn’t lawful. But FWP officials have determined that the wolf was legally hunted on Nov. 24 near the small community of Silver Gate, outside Yellowstone’s

As its wilderness management plan moves forward, the Salmon-Challis National Forest is looking for public input. The Forest is working to identify what lands, if any, should be recommended for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Only Congress can designate wilderness under the Wilderness Act of 1964, but the forest’s planning process can help

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there are a lot of ways you can donate to those in need. If you know of a fundraiser not listed, email natalie.nix@localnews8.com, and we will get the list updated as soon as possible! Cranksgiving Turkey Drive through Nov. 16Idaho Orthodontics is matching any donations to

A former employee at a southwestern Idaho school who texted inappropriate photos to a then-13-year-old student must serve at least five days in jail. The Idaho Statesman reports 34-year-old Melissa Whiteley pleaded guilty to disseminating harmful material to a minor and was sentenced Wednesday. A second charge of enticing a child was dismissed as part

What is going on at the Blackfoot Morning News? Over the past couple months, nearly a dozen employees have been fired, or quit because they say they didn’t like the fact everyone was getting fired. People get fired. We get that. It’s a personnel issue. Some employees are furious that inserts and magazines they worked

Mostly sunny skies and cold air is the story for today. Highs will only reach the mid to upper 20’s with a light breeze. We could also see some light snow flurries near Island Park. Our next chance of snow arrives late Friday night, with some light snow showers, though they’ll likely stick to the

When you think Christmas, you think kids. It’s their magical time of year. Remember those times? But some kids struggle to even have a Christmas. That’s where this organization comes in. Mike Crowley has been involved with the local Toys for Tots for the last 30 years. In fact, he’s been the Idaho Falls area

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about thin ice. It says the biggest thing to do before going out on the ice is to make sure it is safe. “If you’re gonna go out and test the ice, we want to make sure you have at least three points of contact,” said Bonneville

Today, many people are clearing their driveways from the snow we got earlier this morning. But, many don’t realize the potential harm you can do to your body shoveling snow… especially if you don’t exercise on a regular basis. Research shows low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency

Have you ever thought about what goes on at Habitat for Humanity or the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls? Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce leadership class got to do just that on Wednesday morning. “The Chamber offers a really great opportunity for people to get to know their community,” said Bailey Winn, the

The House of Represenatives agreed to pass a farm bill Wednesday that would allocate $867 billion spread out over 10 years that’s already awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. “It’s huge for American for this to move finally forward,” said Cody Hellickson President and Owner of Snake River Solace. In the original draft, President Trump was

The annual “Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge” kicked off Wednesday. The statewide challenge puts 55 not-for-profit Idaho businesses up against one another to see who can raise the most funds in an effort to prevent homelessness and improve affordable housing. For the sixth consecutive year, Idaho Central Credit Union gave NeighborWorks Pocatello a big boost

Blackfoot Police arrested a 26-year-old Blackfoot man after a two-hour standoff Wednesday. Police responded to the 1600 block of Camas Street in reference to a wanted subject around 12:30 p.m. Officers identified Niko Georgette and confirmed a no bond warrant for aggravated assault, witness intimidation, burglary and possession of marijuana. Georgette refused to come out

Jackson Hole Airport has earned its green power “wings.” Jackson Hole Energy Conservation Works (ECW) said the airport committed to 100% Green Power from Lower Valley Energy (LVE) prior to the 2018/2019 winter season. The airport conversion was the largest commercial conversion in the community and one of its largest overall. Energy Conservation Works and

Clearing skies and cold air will hang around behind our earlier cold front for Thursday. We’ll see overnight lows close to 10° for much of the Plain. Highs will only reach the lower 20’s, with a partly cloudy sky. We could also see some light snow flurries for Tuesday. Our next chance of snow arrives

UPDATE 12/12/18 2:15 p.m.: The following update has been released by the Chubbuck Police Department. “In regards to the arrest of Shawn Young on 12-11-18 the correct charge on the warrant that was issued for his arrest was 10 counts of child exploitation. The information release that was sent out yesterday incorrectly stated that the

It’s probably the last thing you’d expect at a children’s Christmas pageant. An Idaho man was caught shouting curse words after his car apparently got blocked in the parking lot in Lewiston. Just as two and three-year-old children took the stage at the Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday a man come over the P.A. system saying,

On Tuesday, details about the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, known as the Farm Bill, were released in time for the 2018 Idaho AG outlook seminar in Idaho Falls. The deal was reached after stricter work requirements for those who those who utilize SNAP benefits were taken off the table. The stricter requirements were backed

Federal officials are offering a $2,500 reward to find those responsible for an illegal timber harvest on federal land in northern Idaho. Kurt Pavlat of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management tells The Spokesman-Review in a story on Tuesday that the illegal harvest occurred the week of Nov. 11 near the West Fork of Pine

Rexburg drivers are reminded that the city’s overnight parking ordinance takes effect Saturday, December 15. Under the law, all overnight parking on all city streets is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. throughh March 1st. The ordinance is intended to make it easier for snow removal crews to work on city streets. Those who

Chubbuck Police report a juvenile was injured by a vehicle while caroling Tuesday night in the area of Stars and Declaration Roads in Chubbuck. Police report their initial investigation revealed there was a group of individuals Christmas caroling while riding in a trailer that was being pulled by another vehicle around 8 p.m. According to

Time runs out Saturday for Idahoans looking to sign up for “Your Health Idaho” health insurance coverage in 2019. Idaho’s must complete their application with the state health insurance exchange by midnight, December 15 in order to have coverage at the start of the new year. Center hours have been expanded to help customers enroll.

We’ll continue to see gusty winds and scattered snow showers through the morning today, and conditions will especially be bad in the high country. Snow showers will continue into the evening for the E. Highlands and W. Wyoming. After this storm moves out, I’m expecting calm weather through the weekend. Wednesday: Snow showers, with blowing

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The Colonial Theatre in Idaho Falls is turning 100 years old next fall. To celebrate, the Idaho Falls Arts Council, which runs the theater, needs the public’s memories. “We want to know, you know, why it was important to someone because we know why it’s important to us now,” said Amy Carr, marketing manager for

With winter weather in full swing, driving can be a nightmare for some. It can even turn deadly if you or your car are not prepared. Getting your tires checked and possibly changed can be your best defense against sliding out on icy streets. But, how do you know when you need new tires? Examining

With a winter storm barreling towards southeastern Idaho, the City of Pocatello is working to prepare the roads. With three to four inches expected, the city is ready to move on a moments notice with plows and salt trucks, but some of the precautions they take can unintentionally do some damage to your vehicle. One

An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two children at different points in 2017 and 2018. The Times-News reports 64-year-old Terry Wayne Shearer of Twin Falls pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16. Shearer admitted to authorities that he had sexual contact with a 7-year-old and

A Utah man accused of fatally shooting a city code enforcement officer will stay behind bars after a judge refused to lift the no bail order. Judge Randall Skanchy ruled during a hearing Tuesday in Salt Lake City where a representative for the victim’s family implored him to keep 64-year-old Kevin Wayne Billings locked up

Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative says a service outage is planned in the Burton area beginning at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and continuing for about an hour. The utility said a vehicle struck a power pole and that pole will have to be replaced. A repair crew is en route. Fall River hopes to have

A cold front is approaching for Wednesday morning. This front will drive in gusty winds and scattered snow showers. We’re looking for 1-3″ of new snow for the Snake River Plain. However, we expect to see that snow blowing and drifting making for some difficult travel and uncomfortable conditions all day on Wednesday. Tonight: Snow

A state panel has voted to slightly raise the housing stipend for Idaho’s governor as Idaho continues to be one of a handful of states without a governor’s mansion. The Idaho Press reports in a story on Tuesday the panel voted 3-2 along party lines to raise the stipend from $4,500 to $4,551 a month.

An Arizona State University administrator has been named vice president for finance and business affairs at Idaho State University. ISU President Kevin Satterlee announced the appointment of Glen Nelson to the post, beginning January 22. Nelson has served most recently as ASU special advisor to the executive vice president, treasurer, and CFO. “As we look

A football player at the University of Idaho has been charged with felony rape after police said he sexually assaulted a woman in her dorm room. Kyree Curington appeared in Latah County’s magistrate court on Monday. He has been released on $75,000 bond. A phone number couldn’t be found for Curington, and a message left

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho has announced plans to bring a Ronald McDonald Family Room to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The charity helps keep families close while their child receives the care and treatment they need. The family room will be located at the Idaho Cancer Center.

A Pocatello native is being highlighted at the Marshall Public Library. A special display featuring 1961 Oscar winner Edward Stevenson features photographs, costume sketches, and images of films he worked on. Stevenson won the academy award for Best Costume Design for his efforts on “The Facts of Life”. He also worked on other classics including

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 53-year-old Idaho Falls woman for prostitution as part of an ongoing investigation Monday. Deputies came in contact with Liuying Qui at Asian Massage located at 1510 West Broadway in Idaho Falls and found her to be in the act of charging money for sexual acts. Qui was taken

A 38-year-old Wyoming man has been fined $25,500 for killing a sow grizzly bear last year. The Cody Enterprise reports Brent Stalkup, of Casper, was ordered to pay the fine during a recent court appearance in Park County Circuit Court in Cody after he pleaded guilty. Wyoming Game and Fish Department officials say the incident

The 511 Traveler Information web page, phone line and app will not be displaying current driving conditions for approximately five hours Wednesday, Dec. 12 for technology maintenance. From approximately 7:00 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, the web page, phone line and app will not be offering any newly updated information on driving conditions or accidents.

Outgoing Utah state Sen. Jim Dabakis will challenge incumbent Salt Lake City mayor Jackie Biskupski in next year’s election. Dabakis announced his candidacy Tuesday with a Facebook video in which he said a mayor should be a great city ambassador, know how to run a major operation and have a long-term vision. Dabakis briefly ran

An Idaho Falls man faces theft charges after Idaho Falls Police investigated some suspicious activity Saturday. Police say officers were called to the 1500 block of West Broadway at around 10 a.m. Saturday. Police saw Jordan K. Hughes, 20, get out of a truck. They learned the truck was reported stolen in November. Inside the

Melvin Dummar, a delivery driver who falsely claimed that billionaire Howard Hughes left a handwritten will bequeathing him $156 million, has died in rural Nevada. Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly (WER’-lee) said Dummar died Sunday under hospice care. He was 74. Dummar’s brother, Ray Dummar, of Gabbs, Nevada, says Melvin Dummar battled cancer for many

A man was taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center at around 5:27 p.m. Monday after he was struck by a car near the intersection of 17th Street and Fife. Idaho Falls Police said the man, who was around 45 years old, was crossing the street without using the crosswalk. According to witnesses, a truck

We’ll see fairly calm weather today ahead of a storm that will arrive tonight and into tomorrow. Expect partly/mostly cloudy skies with highs in the 20’s today. Then snow showers will arrive overnight, with a possible 1-3 inches for the I-15 corridor. Winds will be problematic with ths storm, as I expect 20-35 mph sustained

After twenty-four hours on the run, new details are emerging about the twin brothers captured in Ashton. 20-year-olds Dylan and Daniel Hanson, were taken into custody Sunday night around 7 p.m., by Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies after reports of cell tower pings coming from a stolen phone one of the brothers had. “It was less

According to the United States Secret Service, counterfeit circulation sees a bump around the holiday season. But worry not, because these bills, sophisticated as they may be, are generally detectable. “You can just tell,” according to Pocatello Lt. Eric Anderson. And lots of factors stand out to the lieutenant. “There’s identifying marks that when you

A couple of storm systems are passing through the region this week. We’ll start to see a little snow Monday night and Tuesday. A second, stronger system is moving in for Tuesday evening and Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Tuesday night and Wednesday. Upper Snake River Plain-Teton Valley,

Montana officials have adopted a plan to maintain the largest grizzly population in the Lower 48 states at roughly current numbers if the animal loses its federal protections. Monday’s vote by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission sets a target of at least 800 grizzlies across a 16,000-square mile expanse of the state just south

Wyoming Governor-elect Mark Gordon is rounding out his leadership team before taking the helm in January. Gordon announced that Betsy Anderson will serve as General Counsel, Buck McVeigh as Policy Director, Renny McKay as Senior Policy Advisor, Rob Creager as Policy Advisor, Patricia Kramer as Senior Administrator and Macha’ Ledet as scheduler. “Our state success

A Utah man is facing charges after police say he drunkenly knocked over a roommate’s Christmas tree and then fired about 15 shots from a handgun at two people. KSTU-TV reports Randal Weed Dickinson was arrested Sunday following gunshots that struck appliances and went through walls but didn’t hit anyone in Francis – a small

The Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park broke decades-old records when it erupted for the 30th time in 2018 Saturday. Yellowstone National Park reports Saturday’s eruption surpasses the all-time record for the number of documented eruptions in a calendar year which was 29 in 1964. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the geyser erupted at

Two storm fronts are taking aim at our region. The first front is rather weak and is only sending in some light scattered snow showers for Monday night and Tuesday. The second front is the larger and more powerful system. That second front arrives late Tuesday and all day on Wednesday. The Wednesday system could

UPDATE 12/9/18 7:11 P.M.: Idaho State Police say both individuals have been detained. UPDATE 12/9/18 3:40 P.M.: Idaho State Police has released the names of the two suspects involved in police pursuit Saturday night. Police are looking for twin brothers, Daniel Hanson and Dylan Hanson. They are wanted in the state of Montana. They were

Police arrested four men at a Rexburg apartment house shortly after 7 p.m. Friday on a variety of drug charges.Trey Alexander Hill, 21, and Dallin Bray Elliot 20, were arrested on felony charges for allegedly selling marijuana and marijuana derivatives out of the apartment at 370 W. 7th South. They were being held in the

Idaho is on track to have roughly $63 million less in tax revenue than budget forecasters predicted, with general fund revenue collections for the month of November coming in nearly $16 million lower than expected. A report from the Legislative Services Office released Monday says that when the 2019 Legislature convenes next month, lawmakers on

A 70-year-old driver involved in a fatal crash with a bicyclist has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. The Idaho Statesman reports 70-year-old Mary A. Curtis of Eagle could face a year in jail and a $2,000 fine. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office investigated the Aug. 13 crash that killed 71-year-old Joann Baker in Eagle.

Partly cloudy skies are expected throughout the day today. However, a weak system drops in this evening that will lead to a light dusting of snow across the region. Less than an inch is expected for the Snake River Plain, and less than 2 inches for the high country. A bigger storm arrives for Wed

Two men wanted by police in a Saturday night pursuit are now in custody. According to Ashton police, Dillon and Daniel Hanson were detained in Fremont County Sunday night. The brothers, who are also wanted in Montana, were involved in several pursuits in east Idaho. Ashton Police Chief Greg Griffel said he saw a white

Idaho Falls isn’t the first place you’d think of for Mexican food, but the more authentic the better. Local News 8 Reporter Andre Phillips found a local restaurant on the corner of first and south Higbee that’s shaking things up a bit. From the moment you step foot inside Fiesta Cancun located at the corner

On the final day of the mountain’s opening weekend, people came out to enjoy the snow before the mountain closes for the week. “We wanted to give people a chance to pack in the snow that’s on the upper mountain. We’re waiting for more snow to fall and it just makes the ski runs better,

If you heard sirens throughout Idaho Falls and Ammon early Saturday morning, no, it wasn’t an emergency. It was Shop with a Cop. “This is unlike any other experience for the officers and for the kids,” said Sgt. Bryan Lovell, with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. Thirty kids got a chance to get a start

It is hard to imagine Christmas without a Christmas tree, but not everyone can afford one. So two companies came together to give families a tree of their own. “We liked it because it was red and had like Christmas colors on it,” said Gabriella, a daughter in one of the families who got a

UPDATE 11:45 PM: Rocky Mountain Power reports approximately 5200 customers are still without power and it may not be resorted until around 5 AM Saturday morning. Original story: Rocky Mountain Power is reporting an outage for approximately 18,000 customers in Madison and Fremont Counties. The outage was first reported around 8:15 Friday night. Rocky Mountain’s

Federal officials will shut down an Idaho nuclear waste treatment project after determining it would not be economically feasible to bring in radioactive waste from other states. The U.S. Department of Energy in documents made public this week says the Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project that employs 650 workers will end next year. Officials say

Idaho wildlife officials have approved an agreement with conservation groups and sport anglers to keep most steelhead fishing areas open. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to support the deal on Friday, the same day Idaho steelhead seasons were scheduled to close. The Lewiston Tribune reports that portions of the South Fork of

The Idaho State Police are finishing up the last of its collections for the 10 Counties of Christmas. With help from local businesses, state police have been collecting coats and money for families in need. “The public is very giving. With the coats, food donations and just money donations, its been tremendous,” said Sgt. Chris

“It’s a dream come true actually.” A sentiment echoed by many in the community of Preston, now that the bigger and better medical rehabilitation center is up and running. The Franklin County Medical Center Rehabilitation Center has been in the works for about a year and a half. The new space has six times the

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The group that formed a campaign to pass the Proposition 2 Idaho Medicaid expansion says it’s now preparing to fight to keep it. “Close the Gap” is calling on state lawmakers to implement Medicaid expansion exactly as the proposition was written, voter approved, and passed by a 60 percent margin in November. The group says