Month: January 2019

Girls Basketball District Tournament Scores 5A District 5-6 Rigby 64 Highland 57 (2OT) Madison 36 Thunder Ridge 37 4A District 4-5 Pocatello 32 Century 51 Jerome 37 Preston 46 Twin Falls 40 Mountain Home 52 Burley 42 Minico 59 4A District 6 Hillcrest 38 Blackfoot 34 3A District 5 Marsh Valley 44 Snake River 55

Private landowners who allow the public on their land would be protected from liability under Idaho’s recreational immunity statute with new legislation. The House Resources and Conservation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved a hearing for the proposed law that seeks to clarify that the recreational immunity statute applies to private landowners. Some programs allow landowners

A bill introduced in the 2018 legislative session was re-introduced this year. On Thursday, Representative Elaine Smith of Pocatello introduced the Dog and Cat Rescue Act. The bill would protect first responders if they break into someone’s car to save a cat or dog from “imminent danger.”, death, or “serious bodily harm”. The bill comes

Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program that kills animals to protect crops, livestock and other wildlife in Wyoming. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Wyoming contends the agency’s program relies on outdated environmental analyses. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the Center for Biological

Legislation to compensate Idaho farmers and ranchers for damage caused by elk, deer, antelope and moose to irrigation equipment and ground planted with seeds in the fall will get a hearing before lawmakers. The House Resources and Conservation Committee on Thursday approved a hearing for the proposed law that would cost the Idaho Department of

An academic symposium at ISU kicks of today through tomorrow evening. The Frank Church Symposium, named after a Boise senator through the 1970s, will host refugees and activists. This year’s theme is environmental justice, refugee rights, and minorities. There are more than 10-panel speakers that will discuss these issues, all from various academic institutions, environmental

Pocatello Fire officials are investigating after a hotel guest reported smoke coming from a room. Around 8-30 Thursday night, the Executive Inn in Pocatello next to Idaho State University was evacuated. The fire department contained the situation.

UPDATE 1/31/19 8:28 P.M.: Around 7 p.m. Thursday night two vehicles heading east on 1st street were involved in an accident. A red Toyota Tacoma was turning left onto Tabor when they were rear ended by a a white Vokswagen Jetta that was following too closely. Traffic was being diverted off of first street. No

A measles outbreak in two Washington counties has 39 confirmed cases. Measles is more dangerous than many people think and can cause serious health complications. Additionally, it’s extremely contagious. In fact, a person can become infected just by being in a room where someone with measles has been, even up to two hours after they’ve

Traveling in Downtown Idaho Falls, you might have seen some construction lately. On the corner of Broadway and Memorial Drive, a couple new restaurants have made an appearance in the Broadway Development– Smokin Fins and Lucy’s Pizzeria. Smokin Fins opened at the end of 2018 and Lucy’s Pizzeria signs went up just a few weeks

The city of Rexburg has been hit with some serious phone scams in the past few weeks. “I believe, (it’s because) of the time of the year, we’re getting into tax season and people are starting to think about that,” said Detective David Stubbs of the Rexburg Police Department. “It is a good opportunity these

White Pine Charter School will be closed Friday, February 1 due to illness. Officials said the school will reopen on Monday, Feb. 4. You can view the list of closures HERE.

The widespread illness that has been spreading through eastern Idaho schools has forced closure of two more schools. Teton County School District #401 has announced that both Teton High School and Basin High School will be closed on Friday. Classes in the district’s Tetonia Elementary were canceled earlier this week because of high rates of

DIVINIA Water continued its growth stage Thursday morning as the company debuted its brand-new bottling line, rolling out about 100 bottles in a test run. Norland International manufactured the Glasspak 66 unit precisely for DIVINIA’S exacting specifications. The line will allow DIVINIA to produce up to 3,600 bottles per hour. That’s a 1,500-percent increase over

In January there was a high school wrestling match at South Fremont High School that some did not know would ever happen. When it did, it lifted an entire community. Lee Larsen has Down syndrome, but that doesn’t define who he is. Lee is a wrestler. South Fremont’s wrestling coach, Jed Clark, says it came

Here’s a list of regional schools with emergency closures for illness for Friday, February 1, 2019. Madison School District: Burton Elementary Idaho Falls: White Pine Charter School Hope Lutheran American Heritage Charter School Teton Valley: Teton High School Basin High School Tetonia Elementary Fremont School District: All North and South Fremont schools in the district

We’ll continue a warm up through Saturday, as storms approach the Gem State for the weekend. More rain/snow is expected across the region beginning Saturday and well into next week. Until then, expect calm weather and partly sunny skies through Friday. Tonight: Cold and mostly clear. Lows in the teens. Friday: Partly sunny, with highs

A new report shows Idaho counties are struggling to deal with the financial burden created by state mandates that make county government responsible for things like covering the cost of public defenders and funding jails. The report from state auditors with the Office of Performance Evaluations was presented to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Bingham County woman was sentenced Monday, January 28, for insurance fraud. 38-year-old Danielle Collins of Shelley pleaded guilty in November. Seventh District Court Judge Darren B. Simpson withheld judgment and placed Collins on three years of supervised probation. He ordered her to pay $800 in fines, $245 in

UPDATE 10:30 a.m.: At this time, one lane of travel is open. ___ UPDATE 9:00 a.m.: U.S. Highway 26 between Swan Valley and Alpine remains blocked because of a semi-trailer fire early Thursday morning. According to an Idaho State Police Twitter post, “A tire on the trailer caught fire burning the trailer.” The accident is

The Idaho Water Resources Board projects water managers will recharge about 190,000 acre-feet of water to the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer this winter. Recharge project manager Wesley Hipke said that will be short of the annual goal of 250,000 acre-feet. He said that’s because of construction and maintenance issues on participating canals that typically wheel

Lawmakers are questioning a budget request by a state agency that cares for developmentally disabled individuals and voiced concern that the governor’s budget doesn’t replace a 2001 van with a stench of urine that can’t be removed. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Services for the Developmentally Disabled made its request Thursday to the

A state legislative committee has recommended a bill that would expand Medicaid in Wyoming. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the House Committee on Labor, Health and Social Services voted 6-3 Wednesday to send the proposal to the full House of Representatives for more debate. The vote marked a small victory for medical associations across the state

A division of a state agency responsible for protecting children from abusive situations, handling foster care and adoptions is seeking a 7 percent budget increase to $82.3 million. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Child Welfare made its request Thursday to the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee. Child Welfare’s request includes $11.5 million to pay

Rexburg residents were the targets of numerous telephone scams with varying degrees of success Wednesday. Of those reported, Rexburg Police Chief Shane Turman said one resident lost $7,700 after maxing out credit cards and other accounts to take care of what the caller threatened was a warrant for his arrest. There was no warrant. Another

Sixteen eastern Idaho cities have signed an agreement committing to contribute an average of 7,650 acre-feet of water per year to the East Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA). The contribution is mitigation to do their part to restore the aquifer to sustainable levels. The agreement with the cities was mediated by House Speaker Scott Bedke. All

We’ll continue a warm up through Saturday, as storms approach the Gem State for the weekend. More rain/snow is expected across the region beginning Saturday and well into next week. Until then, expect calm weather and partly sunny skies through tomorrow. Today: Cold and partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20’s to mid 30’s. Tonight:

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL Idaho Falls – 62Bonneville – 42 Century – 57Highland – 45 Rigby – 43Madison – 56 Preston – 66Minico – 61 Pocatello – 63Burley – 42 Blackfoot – 58Shelley – 41 Hillcrest – 60Skyline – 52 South Fremont – 64Teton – 57 Marsh Valley – 38Snake River – 50 Bear Lake –

The flu is spreading fast across the region and some schools have been closed because of it. While there are many bugs going around there is one that is standing out. Pediatrician Aaron Garner from Just 4 Kids Urgent Care says, “we’re seeing a lot of kids come in for influenzas.” The type of influenza

The Bonneville County Emergency Communications Center has access to 1,300 cameras in Bonneville School District 93, allowing dispatchers to view live feeds of the schools in case of an emergency. Bonneville County and the school district have been working on the project together for more than a year. “There was a proposal to use our

It’s quiet around Ross Park this time of year, but its a big topic of conversation. Pocatello City Council met with Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department Tuesday to go over future plans for the Park. They plan to add new additions to make it more accessible to visitors. It’s only in its initial planning phase,

The passing of Proposition 2 in November was a huge step towards getting more people insured with health care. Unfortunately, there will still be people who won’t have access to medical services. The Pocatello Free Clinic has been aiding that vulnerable population for decades. However, now, they’ll be able to provide more services to even

Online offers on team merchandise that look too good to be true, probably are. The Better Business Bureau says scammers are using websites and discounts to lure shoppers and get them to pay, and then failing to ship the item ordered. This is happening a lot with the Super Bowl coming up and NBA season

UPDATE 3:30 p.m. — A 35-year-old Preston man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of Wilden Lovin Jr. A warrant of arrest was filed and served on Marlin McQueen Wednesday. According to the sheriff’s office, “The complaint continues: That the Defendant, Marlin McQueen, on or about the 26th day of

Burton Elementary Schoolwill be closed on Thursday, Jan. 31and Friday, Feb. 1. Principal LeFevresaid the closure is due to a large number of students and teachers that are ill. At this time, 18.6% of students are absent due to illness. The school will reopen on Monday, Feb. 4. At this time, administrators at each of

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center – November 19, 2015 Having heart surgery is scary enough. Having a bunch of masked strangers stand over as you prepare to have surgery is even scarier. Although surgeons perform successful heart surgeries all the time, this may be your first time. So, who helps out during the actual procedure

Heart attack and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Warning signs may show up individually, or in any combination. Click here to read specifically about women’s warning signs for heart disease, which can be different and often more subtle than men’s. If you have any

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center – March 29, 2013 Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which your heart is unable to maintain adequate blood circulation to your body. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, then you are already very aware of the symptoms. You have fatigue, trouble breathing,

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center – August 19, 2015 You remember how Dorothy, Toto, and the rest of the gang were trying to make their way to see the Wizard of Oz? That’s kind of how veins work in relation to your heart. Your heart is the wizard, and your veins are like the yellow

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center – September 18, 2015 Remember your elementary school crossing guard? As you approached the intersection, she’d raise her paddle to halt traffic and let you cross the street safely. Once on the other side, she’d allow traffic through again. Those school crossing guards behave very much like your own heart

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center – June 22, 2015 Your heart is an electrical powerhouse. It beats 100,000 times, pumping nearly 2,000 gallons of blood”daily”all thanks to its internal electrical system. And the beat goes on, until a kink in the electrical system causes it to malfunction. When electrical activity interrupts the heart, it’s called

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center – January 11, 2018 Maybe you already know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. You consider yourself to be pretty healthy, so you don’t think you should be too concerned. Then, you find out that your grandmother”who passed away when you were little”had

Gov. Gary Herbert is set to deliver his 10th annual State of the State address. The Wednesday night speech comes shortly after the beginning of the 2019 Legislative session. Key issues so far have included Herbert’s proposal for restructuring the sales-tax system and lawmakers’ efforts to scale back a voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Herbert is proposing

In keeping with legislation approved in 2015, the Bureau of Land Management’s Challis Field Office has completed the necessary paperwork to convey eight parcels of land in Custer County. The land will be used for a variety of public purposes in Challis, Clayton and Custer County. It will be used for a solid waste disposal

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says no one was hurt in an accidental discharge of a firearm during a hunter education class in Rawlins. The incident occurred Monday evening while instructors were preparing firearms for the hands-on portion of the class being held at the Department of Corrections Training Facility. Game and Fish says

Slightly warmer afternoons with high pressure with us through the rest of the workweek. Temperatures will warm ahead of a storm arriving for the weekend, where more rain/snow is expected across the region. Tonight: Cold and mostly clear. Lows in the single digits. Thursday: Cold and partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20’s to mid

Legislation to end years of litigation involving water rights in heavily populated southwestern Idaho has cleared another hurdle. Lawmakers on the Senate Resources and Environment Committee on Wednesday voted 9-0 to send the bill presented by Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke of Oakley to the full Senate for a vote. The legislation has already cleared

Idaho officials have agreed to pay $260,000 to the attorneys for an animal welfare group following a federal court ruling that found the state’s law banning spying at farms, dairies and slaughterhouses violated free speech rights. The Idaho Press reports the Constitutional Defense Council approved the payment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund on Wednesday.

A Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, woman who remains under investigation for the suspicious death of her husband has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than a half million dollars from the North Idaho Housing Coalition. The Spokesman-Review reports that Laurcene “Lori” Isenberg, 64, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of wire fraud, which carries a maximum of

The city of Idaho Falls is considering putting a moratorium on new development in areas around the airport. “The timing became such that we had to consider a moratorium to say, ‘Hold on. Timeout for a second. We really need to deal with this issue in an appropriate way and then come back to these

As the start of a new year is exciting for some, others dread the thought of Tax Season. From January 1st to April 15th, individual taxpayers prepare their financial statements and reports for the previous year. While some people may feel financial strain of tax season, others may be elated with new tax laws. Your

An Idaho Falls Police officer conducted a traffic stop Friday around 12:50 a.m. after observing the vehicle did not have proper tire coverings. The driver was identified as Jamaal Porter, 39, of Shelley who had an outstanding Bonneville County Warrant for Probation Violation Felony. After securing permission from the driver, officers performed a search of

The Bureau of Land Management is gearing up to conduct aerial seeding on burn scars left after the 2017 and 2018 fire seasons. The planned, two-week project by the Upper Snake Field Office will broadcast seed over approximately 52,000 acres of BLM-administered land. The seeding will use both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft. “When the smoke

A judge has ordered the Idaho Department of Corrections to release some of the information that was redacted from thousands of pages of documents detailing the state’s execution preparations and procedures – including the name of one lethal injection drug provider – but prison officials may appeal the ruling. Fourth District Court Judge Lynn Norton

A hunting guide mauled to death in a grizzly bear attack last year in northwest Wyoming initially waved his arms and yelled at the bears charging him and his client. Outfitter Mark Uptain eventually was able to deploy bear spray to stop the attack but his wounds were so severe that he likely died within

Based on traffic safety data, an intersection construction project paid off in Pocatello. Improvements to the intersection of Benton Street and 2nd Avenue were completed in 2016. Data compiled by the Pocatello Engineering and Police Departments indicates the number of crashes at the intersection were reduced by 91.67%. Specifically, there were 12 accidents at the

UPDATE 1/29/2019: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the alleged murder of 31-year-old Wilden Lovin. 35-year-old Marlin McQueen of Preston has been arrested. Sheriff David Fryar says, “After four days of vigorous investigation our office has arrested Marlin McQueen of Preston, for causing the death of Wilden Lovin. McQueen is in

The chairman of the Idaho Capitol Commission that maintains the Statehouse says the building that opened in 1912 has amazing bones but needs some occasional upkeep. Andrew Erstad on Wednesday requested authorization from the Legislature’s budget-setting Joint Finance-Appropriations Commission to spend $2.3 million in fiscal year 2020. That’s the same amount as the previous year

A plan to scale back the number of people covered by Utah’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion has moved one step closer to passage, despite protest from supporters. A Senate committee voted Tuesday 6-2 to advance a bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Allen Christensen that would cap enrollment at people who make up to 100 percent of

A bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in Wyoming has been introduced in the state Legislature. House Bill 278 is sponsored by Republican House Majority Floor Leader Eric Barlow, of Gillette. It would create an extensive set of guidelines for the use and distribution of medical grade cannabis in Wyoming. The bill

Fremont County School District is looking to sell the old Lincoln Elementary School building. The Lincoln Elementary School has been vacant since 2006. The last time the school was put up for bid, they didn’t have any takers. They’re putting the building up for bid again. Byron Stutzman, Super Intendant of Fremont County says, “When

High pressure is with us through the rest of the workweek. We’ll see slightly colder than normal daytime temperatures for this time of the year. More sunshine is expected for the next few days. Temperatures will warm ahead of a storm arriving for the weekend, where more rain/snow is expected across the region. Wednesday: Cold

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL Butte County – 56West Jefferson – 58 Leadore – 41 Taylor’s Crossing – 56 Raft River – 83Dietrich – 79 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL 5A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENT: Highland – 63 Madison – 37 Rigby – 51 Thunder Ridge – 35 4A DISTRICT 4-5 TOURNAMENT: Wood River – 45Pocatello – 53 Burley –

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho received a $150,000 grant from StriveTogether, which will be put to use on the organization’s cradle-to-career program. Aimed at developing “cheap, easy and free” learning activities for parents to do with their children, it’s a way of giving children early learning opportunities in a state that greatly lacks them.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University and area dentists for ‘Give Kids a Smile Day.’ Dental professionals will provide eligible Pocatello and southeast Idaho children who are preschool age through 8th grade an opportunity to receive dental exams and treatment at no cost. All children seen will receive a thorough examination

Due to the high number of students out because of illness, Tetonia Elementary School will be closed for the remainder of the week, Wednesday, January 30 – Friday, February 1. After school conferences Tuesday, January 29 are taking place as scheduled, but other conferences planned for this week will need to be rescheduled. There will

Hope Lutheran School will be closed Wednesday, January 30 thru Friday, February 1 due to excessive illnesses. Parents were notified Tuesday afternoon. You can view other school closures HERE and HERE.

Idaho State Police officials say troopers made the biggest marijuana bust in the agency’s known history after a semi-truck allegedly filled with nearly 7,000 pounds of marijuana plants was stopped between Boise and Mountain Home. ISP spokesman Tim Marsano said Tuesday the truck from Portland, Oregon was stopped on Jan. 24 as part of a

Two people were killed in a crash on US 191 north of Pinedale. Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers were called to milepost 191 at around 4:35 p.m. Monday. According to troopers, a 2010 Toyota Yaris was northbound when it crossed the center line and entered the southbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2006 Subaru Forester. The

High pressure is with us through the rest of the workweek. We’ll see slightly colder than normal daytime temperatures for this time of the year. More sunshine is expected for the next few days. Temperatures will warm ahead of a storm arriving for the weekend, where more rain/snow is expected across the region. Tonight: Cold

Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow a well driller who hits geothermal water to use that water for uses other than its heat value in some cases. The House Resources and Conservation Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to OK the legislation that will next come back to the committee as a bill where its

A Utah family, including 2-year-old twins and a 2-week-old infant, are safe and unharmed after their small plane ran out of fuel and landed in a snow-covered field in a remote area of southwest Wyoming. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office says the family was rescued about 8:45 p.m. Monday by helicopter about three hours after

The Soda Springs School District reports it was targeted by a fraud similar to that which victimized the Teton School District in December. Like Teton, the Soda Springs District is working with Headwaters Construction to build its Tigert Middle School gym and classroom additions. Soda Springs personnel followed established protocol and did not wire any

A 29-year-old Provo man who strangled his father and then stuffed the body in a home freezer has been sentenced to at least six years and up to life in prison. Omar Carmona was sentenced Tuesday after previously pleading guilty but mentally ill to manslaughter and aggravated robbery. Authorities said Carmona killed 57-year-old Marco Carmona

A Washougal, Washington man faces up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty this month to preparing false federal income tax returns. David Brannum, 55, operated “Dave’s Tax Service” in Idaho and Nevada from 2003 through 2015. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Brannum submitted hundreds of federal income tax returns,

The Idaho Supreme Court has heard arguments in a lawsuit from a conservative group challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved initiative to expand Medicaid but has delayed issuing a ruling. The Idaho Freedom Foundation on Tuesday told justices the initiative that passed with more than 60 percent of the vote is unconstitutional because it delegates

For the first time ever, the United States will be the host country to the Professional Bull Riders Global Cup. Because we’re the host country, we get to have two teams competing. The American team and the Native American Team. The coach of the Native American team is our own Wiley Petersen. He holds a

It’s a cold start to the day, as we are seeing some subzero wind chill temperatures out there this morning. More sunshine is expected today and for the next few days. Temperatures will warm ahead of a storm arriving for the weekend, where more rain/snow is expected across the region. Today: Cold and sunny. Highs

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL 4A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENT: Skyline – 53 Idaho Falls – 40 3A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENT: South Fremont – 46 Teton – 49 (OT) 1AD2 DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENT: North Gem – 46 Leadore – 31 Rockland – 44 Watersprings – 9 Mackay – 61 Grace Lutheran – 15

Teton County, Idaho is hoping to build a new road and bridge facility but is getting some negative feedback from the community. Teton County Public Works Director Darryl Johnson says the current facility, which sits in downtown Driggs, is too cramped. “We don’t have the luxury of having a piece of equipment broken down and

The ex-husband of the Pocatello teacher accused of sexually assaulting a former student has also pled not guilty. Appearing before Judge Stephen Dunn Monday, Petersen’s ex, David McGarry, pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and lewd conduct with a child, the same charges his former wife faces. McGarry and his ex-wife are accused of

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the 31-year-old found dead at his home on Saturday. Wilden Lovin was found dead at his home in Preston. The sheriff’s office says the party that found him notified the sheriff’s office that the death was not normal. Deputies report the scene indicated foul play

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office is actively investigating the death of an adult male. They have been working with Idaho State Police and the Preston Police Department. The Sheriff’s office is considering the death as a homicide. The ISP crime scene unit is on site to help with the scene. Interviews have been conducted with

Fremont County Commissioner Meeting has residents excited for new overpass ruling. Twice a month all elected officials in Fremont county get together as part of the County Commissioner meeting. The new city coroner was there for the first time today. This morning’s meeting went over the number of inmates the county currently had in custody

The Latest on the first day of the Utah Legislature: 5 p.m. Hundreds of demonstrators have rallied at the Utah Capitol to shield a voter-approved Medicaid expansion from lawmakers’ efforts to change the measure to control costs. Advocates told a crowd of about 300 people on Monday that changes could delay the expected April 1

Madison County School District #321 is canceling school at Adams Elementary for Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30. District officials say the cancelation is due to the number of students absent from illness. School administrators are monitoring the situation at all schools, but as of now, Adams Elementary is the only cancelation.

As you prepare to file your 2018 Idaho income taxes, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund faster. Don’t file your return before you’ve received all your W-2s or other required information. You can file an amended return to add this missing information, but it can delay

The ISU Credit Union Board of Directors has selected Doug Chambers as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Amy Ciciliot was named Senior Vice-President and Chief Operations Officer. Chambers is a Pocatello native with 13 years of credit union experience. He has been with ISU Credit Union for five years. He moves into the

The Latest on an apparent murder-suicide in Salt Lake City: 3:35 p.m. The University of Utah says a woman who authorities say was killed by her romantic partner in an apparent murder suicide was a first-year family medical resident from San Francisco. The college said Monday in a news release that Sarah Hawley was focusing

Lawmakers have advanced legislation to keep operating an Idaho board that manages money to pay a federal and state agency to kill wolves that attack livestock and big game. The Senate Resources and Environment Committee on Monday voted to introduce legislation to repeal a section of Idaho law that would end the Idaho Wolf Depredation

National Elk Refuge staff is preparing to resume regular operations this week. The work will include reopening facilities, processing applications for special use permits, and offering educational programs. The Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center will reopen Wednesday. The Center serves as an interagency resource for area public lands. It is open from 9

A bill introduced in the Wyoming Legislature would have the state take over operating national parks and other federal facilities within its borders if the federal government ever shuts down again. Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are located in Wyoming. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports Republican Sen. Charles Scott, of Casper, introduced Senate File

The Idaho Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Pocatello Democratic Senator Mark Nye that would allocate $10 million for vocational programs at Idaho State University. The bill won unanimous House approval last week. The funding will be used to upgrade and remodel the Eames Complex on the ISU campus. The money was originally intended for

Cold and breezy conditions for Tuesday, with morning temperatures around 5° and wind chill values well below zero. Sunny skies for the next few days with cold temps, thanks to high pressure. We’ll begin to lose that ridge by this Friday, as a storm blows in for the weekend. Tonight: Cold. Lows in the single

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglar alarm on the 1700 block of Bone Road Saturday around 2:30 a.m. Deputies located 41-year-old John W. Peppard of Idaho Falls and an adult female in a vehicle near an outbuilding. Peppard told the deputies he was stuck in the snow and had to break into the

Bonneville County deputies responded to a report of a stabbing and disturbance at a group home residence on Farnsworth Dr. in Bonneville County Saturday around 7:00 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found a female adult, later identified as 18-year-old Journi S. Smith, upset and screaming while throwing things inside the residence. As the first arriving deputy

The wizarding world of Harry Potter came to Pocatello for the first ever “A Day in Hogwarts.” It was a fundraiser that sold out and started at 10 a.m. Saturday and went until 6 p.m. It was a day of magic and fun at Liberty Hall events center. Event coordinators say it will become an

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has appointed Regina Bayer of Meridian to fill the Senate seat vacated by her son. Little in an announcement Monday says Bayer’s term began Friday and will continue until the next general election when the term of office expires. Little says Bayer is a small business owner with more than 30

“For a year, we averaged an attempt, suicide, every day,” Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen said. Nielsen has seen issues with suicide in Idaho, inside and out of its correctional facilities. Nielsen recently spoke to the new Bannock County coroner, Ely Taysom, and learned something shocking. “Idaho is the number one state in the country

Rexburg Police arrested Mikaela Rachelle Ivie, 21, after an incident at H.A.S. Inc. in Rexburg Saturday. Police were called after Ivie allegedly assaulted her caregiver. The caregiver was 10 weeks pregnant. Chief Shane Turman said Ivie shoved the victim and made threats to kill the unborn child. She then kicked and shoved the victim in