Month: February 2019

As part of a new plan to get the public involved, Bannock County’s elected officials will be holding a community engagement meeting in a different city on the last Thursday of each month. The first meeting will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Downey, at the Marsh Valley Senior Citizen Center. At these open

After writing letters to troops before the holiday’s, Lori Biggs’ math class at Bonneville High School got some letters back on Thursday. Biggs’ brother is an Air Force pilot. She knows how hard it was to be away during the holidays. She had her students write letters to his old squadron who are deployed just

As the week goes on and the snow starts to settle, more people are able to use roads like Highway 20 or Highway 87. That also means people who have been stuck for a few days can get back home. Idaho State University’s track and field team went to Bozeman, Montana this past week for

For many locals in Idaho Falls, roadside assistance is about to get easier. The car insurance company AAA just opened a new building in Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. The purpose of the new building was to help aid those in the local community in as many ways as possible and create better member connection. “Hopefully,

UPDATE 2/28/19: Bingham County Road and Bridge would like to report that there are no paved roads that are closed in the county, at this time; however, most of the unpaved roads are saturated and can be difficult to drive on. Please avoid them and watch for the coned off sections, and if you need

UPDATE 4:00 p.m.: ITD reports after a multi-day closure, the following highways have reopened: Highway 20 from Ashton to the Montana line Highway 87 from the Highway 20 junction to the Montana line Highway 32 from Ashton to Tetnonia The following are still closed: US 20 from Carey to Arco Highway 47 in the Warm

Friends and supporters, who stood behind a boy fighting for his life, are now standing behind the family he leaves behind. Han Wheeler passed away about 6:30 p.m. Monday surrounded by loved ones. Many supported Han through his difficult battle against an aggressive brain tumor. In October, Eyewitness News 3 anchor Todd Kunz featured a

Two Idaho lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that would bring the use of CBD or hemp oil equal to federal standards. That means it would allow just a trace of THC in the hemp oil, .03% to be exact. In Idaho right now, hemp oil must be zero percent THC to be legal. THC is

Legislation setting a minimum age for marriage in Idaho failed in the House. Lawmakers voted 39-28 on Thursday to kill the bill that would have set the minimum age for marriage at 16. It also would have required parents to consent to the marriage and a judge to give the OK for 16- and 17-year-olds

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS firefighter Butch Gosselin will receive Wyoming’s “Legion of Merit” award for his distinguished military service. Gosselin has been active in the Wyoming National Guard for 42 years and retired from the Guard with the rank of Master Sergeant. He has been a member of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS since 2002. The Legion of

Legislation rewriting portions of Idaho’s mining law has passed the House despite concerns from several lawmakers that it could leave taxpayers with cleanup bills if a company declares bankruptcy. The House voted 59-11 on Thursday to send to the Senate the legislation that updates the nearly 50-year-old law. Republican Rep. Jim Addis proposed the bill

UPDATE: Pocatello Police said he has been identified. ___ Pocatello Police need your help identifying this individual.Officers need to talk to him about a theft from Sportsman’s Warehouse. If you recognize him, email egarner@pocatello.us.

The man accused of murdering Preston resident Wilden Lovin Jr. has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. 35-year-old Marlin McQueen of Preston entered his plea Thursday in front of District Judge Mitchell Brown. He is accused in the January murder that occurred at Lovin’s residence. Court documents indicate Wilden Lovin was stabbed twice in

The Utah Legislature has passed a proposal to ban abortions sought because a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The Thursday vote sends the measure to Republican Gov. Gary Herbert’s desk. The legislation that easily gained final passage in the Utah Senate would only go into effect if a similar law is upheld in

The Wyoming Legislature has adjourned for the year after a late night. Lawmakers were scheduled to adjourn by midnight but toiled until 2 a.m. Thursday on last-minute business including votes to override supplemental budget vetoes by Gov. Mark Gordon. Just two of the 14 budget vetoes were successfully overridden by two-thirds votes in both the

Legislation identifying post-traumatic stress disorder as an occupational injury sustained by Idaho’s emergency responders is heading to Gov. Brad Little. The House voted 59-10 on Thursday to approve the legislation that will allow such injuries to be handled through worker’s compensation. The Senate has already passed the bill. The legislation is different from current law

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through FamilySearch International, is making a concerted effort to help establish a bridge back to Africa so individuals can reclaim their African roots,” said Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the close

A 57-year-old man has been fined nearly $12,000 for illegally killing a grizzly bear in 2017. The Cody Enterprise reports Joel Blury, of Riverton, was sentenced Feb. 5 by Circuit Court Judge Bruce Waters in Park County for illegally shooting and killing the endangered species. Blury also received a misdemeanor charge for shooting wildlife from

A Montana man is in custody on felony charges after a confrontation with Pocatello Police Wednesday. Brandon Michael Grammer, 29, was picking up his girl friend’s child at the New Horizons School at 955 W. Alameda Road at around 3:25 p.m. Wednesday. The school Resource Officer identified the man as a wanted person and approached

A 22-year-old Pocatello man was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center after a single-vehicle alcohol-involved crash on US 30 at milepost 361, east of McCammon Wednesday around 9:24 p.m. Idaho State Police report Michael Christiansen was westbound on US 30 in a 2010 Honda Accord when he went off the right shoulder, came

Two former Idaho Department of Corrections officers were sentenced this week for their part in a drug trafficking operation inside prisons. The U.S. attorney’s office says 37-year-old Richard McCollough was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison, and 36-year-old Timothy Landon was sentenced to three years and five months. Both of the former

The Idaho National Laboratory has been selected to lead development of a Versatile Fast Neutron Test Reactor (VTR). Energy Secretary Rick Perry said the VTR is one of the foundational projects specified in the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017. According to a Department of Energy news release, the testing capability will help the

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation to keep operating a state board that pays a federal agency to kill wolves that attack livestock and elk. Little signed the legislation Wednesday to repeal a section of Idaho law that would have ended the five-year-run of the Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board in the

Authorities say an 87-year-old woman who was one of two pedestrians hit by a vehicle while crossing a Boise street has died of her injuries. The Boise Police Department says the woman and an 89-year-old man were in a crosswalk about 5 p.m. Wednesday when a sport utility vehicle making a left-hand turn collided with

Legislation to clarify and broaden the definition of abuse involving child victims sustaining head injuries is heading to the House. The House Health and Welfare Committee on Thursday voted 11-0 to approve legislation proposed by the Idaho Nurses Association. The change removes the term “subdural hematoma” to determine abuse and replaces it with head and

There’s a video going around that is causing parents to cringe. It’s a video that shows how to harm yourself and others. It’s a character called the MoMo Children on the YouTube Children’s channel. It originated in Japan by an unknown artist. One local child was impacted by the online video. “Last week I heard

School Closures for Thursday due to road closures. North Fremont Sr/Jr High Ashton Elementary

Legislation intended to lower the risk of people being inadvertently jabbed with discarded used medical needles is heading to the House. The House Health and Welfare Committee voted 12-1 on Thursday to approve legislation allowing groups to start a syringe and needle exchange program in Idaho. Backers say such programs could reduce the risk of

The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning through Friday. The affected areas include the Teton Range, Yellowstone National Park, Togwotee Pass, Salt River Range, Wyoming Range, the Snake River Range, and Jackson Hole. The center reports very large avalanches could release naturally or be triggered by humans. The avalanches could run

Draft legislation involving voter-approved Medicaid expansion in Idaho would require recipients to meet similar work or employment training as the state requires in its food assistance program. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show Republican Rep. Bryan Zollinger is seeking co-sponsors for the legislation. Zollinger on Wednesday said whether the legislation gets introduced depends on

We’ve got one more front to pass through for today, after which we’ll see colder conditions as we head into Friday and this weekend. Just a few isolated snow showers for this weekend with highs below freezing for most of the region. We’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine into next week. Thursday: Rain/snow with highs in

Two new roundabouts completed in Bonneville County last Fall are already causing some issues. Bonneville County residents have been expressing concern about the new roundabouts at Lincoln and Hitt Road and Lincoln and Ammon Road. Drive through the roundabout at the intersection of Lincoln and Hitt Road after the sun goes down and you’ll notice

Warmer temperatures might feel more comfortable, but it’s not great for all of the snowpack. Rain and melting snow are causing major flood problems throughout the Snake River Plain. Today, lakes of water and ice are taking over fields and roadways in Blackfoot and many other areas in the region Kim Furniss, a homeowner in

Pulling up to Highway 87, between U.S. 20 and Reynolds Pass you’ll see that the road is closed. And for good reason. “This a substantial winter, we have not had to have this much equipment,” said Jason Minzghor, the District 6 engineer for the Idaho Transportation Department. “We have I believe seven rotaries up in

Idaho State University is holding its Celebrate ISU event for the 9th time Wednesday. Each year, the event welcomes the community onto campus in an effort to highlight the university, its students and programs. Over 100 booths will be set up in the Pond Student Union building and, cliche as it sounds, university events coordinator

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a flood advisory for snowmelt in southwestern Jefferson County until Friday afternoon. Emergency management reported snowmelt causing minor flooding from around Roberts to Mud Lake Wednesday afternoon. Snowmelt is causing ponding of pastureland and some roads are covered in flood waters. Some locations that will experience flooding

Idaho State University is looking for a new volleyball coach after Rick Reynolds announced he is stepping down to pursue other business opportunities outside of volleyball. In four years as head coach, Reynolds went 69-58 overall and 44-24 in Big Sky play. He reached the Big Sky tournament title game once and the semi-finals twice.

Members of the public testified before Idaho state lawmakers about a sex education bill that would no longer make enrolling students in the course automatic. The hearing in the state Capitol Tuesday addressed a proposal by Republican state Rep. Barbara Ehardt that would require parents to give permission for students to take sex education, rather

Roads in Yellowstone National Park will begin to close to over snow travel on Friday so crews can start to plow in preparation for the coming spring and summer tourist season. The stretch of road from the East Entrance to Sylvan Pass will be the first to close, followed by the stretch from Mammoth Hot

We’ll see colder conditions as we inch closer to Friday and this weekend, with a cold front moving through. Scattered showers for Thursday with a chance of rain and snow. Just a few isolated snow showers for this weekend with highs below freezing for most of the region. Thursday: Rain/snow with highs in the upper

The Wes Deist Aquatic Center is hosting a “Dive-In Movie” featuring Disney’s Hotel Transylvania 3 on Saturday, March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grab your swimming suit and your favorite flotation devices and relax in the pool while enjoying the movie. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission costs $4 for ages 13+,

As roads open and close for human traffic, people need to realize that wildlife may find roads and groomed trails their best way to get around as well. Wyoming Game and Fish officials are asking people in Jackson and Wilson to be patient with moose and other wildlife, who sometimes show up in developed areas

Brigham Young University says it’ll appeal a state agency’s decision to decertify the police department of the university owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of how allegations of alleged misconduct were handled. The state Department of Public Safety told BYU in a letter Monday that it would decertify the BYU

Madison County Sheriffs’ Deputies have arrested Connor Hammond, 21, on a variety of sexual assault charges. Hammond was charged with rape of a 16-year-old victim and four additional charges of lewd or lascivious contact with a child under 16. Further details about the arrest were withheld to protect the victim. Hammond was in custody at

The State Board of Education has narrowed its list of finalists to be the 19th President of the University of Idaho. The board began with over 50 candidates and narrowed that to nine. The semi-finalists were interviewed late last week by a screening committee. Five are now under final consideration. Christopher Callahan is the Founding

Soldier Mountain will be closed Thursday, Feb. 28 as crews continue digging out and getting the mountain safe for the weekend.Mountain Manager Matt McFerran said the closure is due to the massive amounts of new snow and current extreme avalanche warning in effect.McFerran said they still have another foot of snow on the way through

UPDATE 2/27/19: The Utah House has passed a proposal to ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation. The Tuesday vote sends to the state Senate the measure that opponents warn is likely unconstitutional and could embroil the state in a costly legal fight. Supporters argue it would significantly reduce the number of second-trimester abortions,

A semi-trailer hauling two gasoline tankers overturned near Grangeville, Idaho on Tuesday, resulting in a hazardous fuel spill. The Lewiston Tribune reports Idaho State Police are looking for a dark blue unloaded logging truck that may have been involved in the accident by possibly forcing the fuel truck off the road. The police say 72-year-old

School Closures for Wednesday, February 27th because of weather and road closures: North Fremont Sr & Jr High School Ashton Elementary School Delays: Butte County School District # 111 is on a 2 hour delay.

Public health officials say there is a spike of Hepatitis A cases in the Boise region, with six cases reported among Ada and Elmore county residents since Jan. 1. Normally, the area sees just one or two cases a year. The Idaho Statesman reports the Central District Health Department sent a bulletin to health care

School District 91 took their first step in the effort to create a 10-year master plan for their school’s facilities. They’re calling it the futures conference. Around sixty community members-representatives from the college of eastern Idaho, the city, economic development, banks, parents, patrons are talking about the educational framework for what they want Idaho falls

A new hotel is coming to Idaho Falls. It will be the first building to be located at the Jackson Hole junction located on Sunnyside Road and I-15, and construction will begin shortly. Developers say the hotel will have restaurants and bars. It will also include a business meeting room that will be the largest

UPDATE 6:45 p.m. About a dozen semitruck drivers have been stranded on Highway 20 north of Island Park for more than 24 hours. And it looks like they could be stuck there a while longer.“I’ve been on this road many times when its snowy and I’ve never seen this, ever,” said Danny Casillas, a stranded

A coal company owes a Wyoming county $8.6 million in unpaid taxes. The Gillette News Record reports Blackjewel LLC, which operates the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines after buying them from Contura Energy in 2017, owes most of it taxes for production in the first half of 2017. Sept. 1 was the deadline for

More rain and snow is on the way for today. Mild temperatures in the Snake Plain will mean primarily rain, while more snow will fall in the mountains. Winds will be a little lighter today as well. Similar weather will prevail for tomorrow, then colder and calmer weather for the weekend. Today: Rain/snow with highs

Three snowmobilers have been successfully rescued and returned to Togwotee Lodge Tuesday afternoon. Teton County, Wyoming Search and Rescue teams reached the snowmobilers near Angle Mountain, where they had been trapped since about 1 p.m. Monday. They were located within designated wilderness area, where motorized equipment is prohibited. The rescued men are Denver, Colorado residents.

The series of storms hitting our region is affecting thousands of people throughout the Snake River Plain. Pocatello has more than tripled its average of snow for February. With El Nino-like temperatures today, snowmelt is inevitable, causing the potential flooding in lower elevations. Starting Monday through Thursday, more than an inch of rain is expected

A local couple and firefighters bring the heat with first firehouse subs in Idaho Falls. The Idaho Falls restaurant decor reflects the founding family’s decades of fire and police service. The hand-painted mural by features the historical Bonneville Hotel and an Idaho Falls Fire Department truck, with the Grand Teton Mountains in the background. Locals

For more than 20 years, Pocatello based radio station KOUU has been broadcasting local high school football and basketball games. This week, the Highland men’s basketball team will be playing in the state championship tournament in Boise and KOUU will not be there. All because of a dispute with the Idaho High School Activities Association.

A 29-year-old Idaho Falls man is in custody after Idaho Falls Police woke him up in a parked car at around 7:55 a.m. Monday. Police said they were called to the 1400 block of West Broadway to investigate a man found sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle and would not wake up. Police

Five bull bison from Yellowstone National park have been transferred to an American Indian reservation in northwest Montana under an effort to bolster herds of the animals outside the park. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports the animals were released into corrals on the Fort Peck Reservation on Friday. They’ll be under quarantine for the next

The latest on three snowmobilers stranded in the backcountry of northwest Wyoming: 4:45 p.m. A search and rescue team has reached three snowmobilers stranded in the backcountry of northwest Wyoming where a relentless snowstorm continues to dump heavy snow. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office says the snowmobilers from Denver got stranded Monday on Togwotee Pass

Idaho National Laboratory operations had an economic impact on Idaho of over $2 billion in Fiscal Year 2018. An annual economic summary released Tuesday indicates the lab’s impact was 6.4% higher than a year ago. According to the report, INL directly employed an average 4,349 workers over the course of the year, making Battelle Energy

UPDATE 3:30 p.m. The Idaho Office of Emergency Management opened its Emergency Operations Center and activated to Level 3 Tuesday. The office is monitoring its response to significant snowfall across the state. No county emergency declarations have been ordered yet. “Across the state, and especially in Eastern Idaho, heavy snows coupled with high winds are

Avalanche danger is reported as “extreme” tonight and Wednesday. The US Forest Service Sawtooth Avalanche Center said it is continuing an “Avalanche Warning” through Thursday morning. The center said it will review the warning at that time. Danger will remain extreme as another wave of warm, heavy snow and rain hits the area. Several avalanches

The state of Washington says elk hoof disease has been found in animals in the Blue Mountains. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says a hunter in mid-January shot a cow elk in the Pikes Peak area in Walla Walla County and saw it had deformed hooves. The Spokesman-Review reports the Washington State University

The Jet Stream continues to pump in the Pacific moisture for Wednesday and Thursday, with rain and snow showers. We’ll see rain in the Snake River Plain, with snow into the mountains. Expect windy conditions as well. Overnight and in the morning hours as temperatures cool off, some snow is possible in the valleys under

A Utah man has been sentenced to a year in jail for stealing nearly $60,000 through forged checks. The Herald Journal reports 39-year-old Brian Dodds was sentenced Monday in 1st District Court after pleading guilty last year to forgery and theft charges. The Santaquin man will spend up to a year in the Cache County

Utah is moving closer to shedding low alcohol limits for beer in grocery stores, despite opposition from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a number of local brewers. The state Senate easily passed a measure on Tuesday that would bring it in line with most other states in doing away with low-alcohol

A Senate committee has approved legislation to designate a roadway that crosses southern Idaho as the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. The Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday voted unanimously to send the legislation to the full Senate. It’s already passed the House. Backers say Idaho’s portion will be part of a larger plan to have

Legislation to create a “pet-friendly” license plate with the money going to pay for spaying or neutering pets owned by low-income families is heading to the full Senate. The Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the legislation sponsored by former Rep. Hy Kloc. The legislation has already passed the House. Backers say the money

Legislation to create a committee to monitor how federal laws and regulations impact Idaho’s sovereignty is headed to the House. The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday approved advancing the plan to create the Committee on Federalism put forward by Republican Rep. Jason Monks. Monks says the committee will look at an array of federal

Wyoming lawmakers are at odds over making it easier to terminate parental rights when sexual assault results in childbirth. Members of the Wyoming House debated Tuesday whether the bill could have unintended consequences. The House voted 35-24 not to agree with changes made by the Senate. That sends the bill to a committee where lawmakers

On Tuesday, Governor Brad Little will proclaim February 26 Suicide Prevention Day at his Boise office. As part of Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra will accept a $25,000 check from the Suicide Prevention Action Network, according to a press release. Suicide is a major problem nationwide, taking nearly

Plans are in place for an Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Pocatello. The monument is being facilitated by a local committee headed by Pocatello resident Rebecca Webb, a Gold Star Mother who lost her son in service to the country. It is part of a national effort to erect monuments honoring fallen service

The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association is asking the Idaho Legislature to shelve a bill that would legalize production of industrial hemp. House Bill 122 is under consideration in the House Agriculture Affairs Committee. In a news release Tuesday, Association President, Kootenai County Sheriff Ben Wolfinger said, “marijuana in any form is not an Idaho value.” But,

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone and the Centennial Range near Island Park. The areas have received over two feet of snow and are sustaining strong southwest winds. According to the center, thick drifts of snow will be easy to trigger and break

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at TNT Lawn Care on 14th North. Deputies said they were called to the scene at around 3:30 a.m. Monday. TNT officials believe the robbery happened sometime between 2:30 and 2:45 a.m. The business claims two four-wheelers with plows and other items were taken. The stolen

A proposal to ban most underage marriage in Utah has cleared its first hurdle with support from women who have left polygamous groups. Democratic sponsor Rep. Angela Romero said Monday that all unions involving people under 18 are associated with higher rates of divorce and lower levels of education. Her bill would ban all marriage

Brigham Young University says it’ll appeal a state agency’s decision to decertify the police department of the university owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint because of how allegations of alleged misconduct were handled. The state Department of Public Safety told BYU in a letter Monday that it would decertify the BYU

Legislation allowing individuals age 21 and older who have obtained an Idaho enhanced permit to carry a concealed weapon into public schools without having to tell anyone will get a hearing. The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday voted to hold the hearing that can include public comments on the legislation put forward by Republican

Legislation that backers say is critical to preserving a historic water agreement between two sets of water users and is intended to prevent declines in a giant Idaho aquifer has failed in a Senate committee. The 4-4 tie vote on Monday means the legislation won’t advance to the full Senate and puts at risk a

The Legislature’s budget committee has approved a 1.7 percent increase to $68 million for the agency responsible for safeguarding Idaho’s environment. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted 20-0 Tuesday to approve the budget for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality that includes about $29 million in federal funds. Also in the budget is $1.5 million to

If most people are lucky enough to have a cow walk into their school, chances are, it’s “udderly” Billie Johnson on a mission to make someone’s day a little brighter. “I realized when I wear the cow suit, people just smile at me automatically, then I smile back, and it just continues from there,” Johnson

The following schools and districts have closed for Tuesday the 26th of February. North Gem School District #149 Butte #111 North Fremont Jr./Sr. High Ashton Elementary

We’ll continue with this weather pattern of rain for the valleys and snow for the higher elevations through Thursday. Exect windy conditions as well. Overnight and in the morning hours as temperatures cool off, some snow is possible in the valleys under the heavier showers as the snow level gets pushed down to the valley

Bonneville School District 93 is getting input from the public when considering its next bond. One of the options for a new bond is eight new science classrooms at both Bonneville High School and Hillcrest High School. The science classrooms and labs are outdated at both schools. The district invited the public, especially those with

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Idaho State Tax Commission’s new Pocatello office Monday morning. The new office, located at 1111 North 8th Ave., is “really visible” compared to the previous location, according to Tax Commissioner Tom Katsilometes. “It gives the taxpayers access and accessibility like they didn’t have in the past,” he said.

The Pine Ridge Mall presented the Bannock Development Corporation a $3,000 check Monday morning, in an effort to “bring more value to the community.” Mall General Manager Drake Taylor said that the two groups have a lot in common. “We both want to bring value to the community. We both want to bring new businesses

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 40-year-old government building in Fort Hall suffered extensive damage after a roof collapse at around 3 a.m. Monday. There were no injuries. The roof collapsed over the Elderly Nutrition kitchen. The area affects office space for 42 employees and affects numerous departments, including the 477 Employment, Education and Training Services, Consumer Services,

After being in the TV business for 42 years, First Alert forecaster Steve Cannon announced he will retire this Friday, March 1st. Steve started his broadcasting career at then KID TV 3 in March 1977. He started off as a reporter and news anchor. In August 1977, he learned the fundamentals of forecasting the weather

A local couple is bringing the heat with the first Firehouse Subs in Idaho Falls. The restaurant decor reflects the founding family’s decades of fire and police service. The hand-painted mural features the historical Bonneville Hotel and an Idaho Falls Fire Department truck, with the Grand Teton mountains in the background. Locals of Idaho Falls,

A proposal to ban almost all hand-held cellphone use while driving has failed the Utah House. The Monday vote came after lawmakers said they were worried it would be too harsh on drivers without making a large enough difference in safety. Supporters of the bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Carol Spackman Moss say using a

More scattered rain and snow for this week as this wet weather flow continues from the Jet Stream. We’ll also see a lot of wind throughout the week. More of the same will continue for the next several days and a low pressure center continues to spin offshore. Tonight: Rain/Snow and windy with lows in

The atmospheric river continues this week, with rain/snow and gusty winds. The National Weather Service, has issued Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings through Wednesday. We have more stormy weather expected on Thursday and Friday, with much of the same wet windy pattern. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY…

UPDATE: Legislation urging Congress to remove hundreds of thousands of acres from wilderness study area designation in Idaho has passed the House. The House voted 50-20 on Monday to approve the joint memorial put forward by Republican Rep. Priscilla Giddings. Wilderness study areas typically carry the same restrictions as wilderness areas. Idaho has about 845

The House has approved legislation urging Congress to enact a law requiring that federal lands be sold within a county in Idaho when private lands in the county are sold, traded or transferred to the federal government. Lawmakers voted 51-18 on Monday to approve the joint memorial backers say is intended to prevent Idaho counties

The Wyoming Department of Health says it has confirmed there is no public health concern related to a recent case of meningitis in Carbon County. According to the department, recently completed laboratory tests involving a Carbon County school student established the presence of “streptococcus pneumonia” bacteria or pneumococcus. “We know the kind of bacteria confirmed

UPDATE 2:30 p.m. A man who was shot to death outside a northern Idaho bar last weekend was a drug smuggler whose story was told in the movie “Kid Cannabis.” The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified the victim in Sunday’s shooting in Hayden as Michael Christopher Clark, who became famous smuggling marijuana from

Legislation to change how millions of dollars in sales tax revenue is distributed to cities and counties in Idaho has stalled in a House committee. The meeting of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee got off to an unusual start Monday when the bill’s sponsor asked the committee to hold onto the legislation rather than