Month: April 2019

In addition to the usual Friday afternoon traffic, the Idaho Transportation Department plans to begin road rehabilitation work on Interstate 15 from the I-15-86 junction north of Pocatello to the Ft. Hall boundary. The work will involve four miles of roadway and will be completed by the end of July. Beginning Friday, drivers will switch

The Shoshone-Bannock and Coeur d’Alene tribes will receive a share of $8.4 million in grant awards to support crime victims in Native American communities in ten states. It is the fifth in a series of grants being made by the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to American Indian and Alaska Native Communities.

Bonneville County law enforcement is hunting down two men who walked away from a work release detail. Gustavo Chavez and Skylar Briggs failed to return to the Bonneville County Jail. Anyone with information about their whereabouts, do not try to apprehend them but contact Crime Stoppers at or call 208-522-1983.

The 18-year-old California teen accused of brutally murdering an 87-year-old Pocatello woman was back in court Thursday. Dustin Alfaro is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Arlyne Koehler. She was killed in her home on March 18 or 19, and her body was found by a family member. The murder triggered a massive

Federal officials say they are not to blame for the crash of a small airplane at a backcountry Idaho airstrip that killed four men and are requesting a lawsuit filed by family members be dismissed. The U.S. Department of Justice in legal documents filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court says the U.S. Forest

A 30-year-old Rigby man has been arrested for waving a handgun out of a vehicle’s window. Around 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Lewisville Highway for a report of a male in a pickup waving a gun out the window. As deputies were on their way, the suspect’s vehicle

Update: On a 5-3 vote, the State Board of Education approved increases in tuition and fees at each of Idaho’s four-year colleges and universities, as requested by university administrators. The percentage increases were as follows: University of Idaho 5.6% Boise State University 4.9% Idaho State University 6.1% Lewis-Clark State College 5.5% “All of us would

Some roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open for the new season on Friday – weather permitting. In celebration of National Park Week, entrance fees will be waived on Saturday. The roads opening to vehicles on Friday include the West Entrance to Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful via Norris and

Jackson Hole’s public transportation system reports a record-setting winter. Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START) said it moved 628,557 passengers this winter. That is the highest ridership in the organization’s history, surpassing last year’s record by over 17,000, 3%. The number of people served at Teton Village over the winter was up 5% to 433,469.

Today will be beautiful, with lots of sunshine and just a light breeze this afternoon. Tomorrow the winds pick up as we’ll see an approaching cold front with scattered thundershowers for Central Idaho, with showers moving in overnight into Saturday for the rest of the region. Mostly cloudy with a few showers this Easter Weekend.

H.S BASEBALL Hillcrest – 0 Bonneville – 2 American Falls – 0 Marsh Valley – 10 Declo – 5 Firth – 11 Malad – 17 Wendell – 7 GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL GAME 1: Preston – 11 Century – 4 GAME 2: Preston – 15 Century – 5 GAME 1: Highland – 8 Rigby – 1

The city of Rexburg is focusing on water conservation. Mayor Jerry Merrill is asking citizens to sign a pledge to conserve water. “Basically, you just take a little pledge that says, ‘I will try to take shorter showers, I will fix the leaky faucets, my faucets and my toilets and other fixtures in my house.

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) established the first burn center in the state of Idaho. Adult and pediatric patients from a multi-state region including Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota can be treated at the center. Previously, the closest facilities were located in Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle. The center includes a 6-bed ICU

Toys for some kids may just seem like an ordinary thing, but for children at Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City, toys are friends to help them keep their minds off any pain they may be going through. To help, students at Ammon Elementary School are collecting toys to send to kids at Shriners Hospital.

Bonneville County deputies arrested three persons around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday after a man told authorities he was threatened with a gun and beaten by two men. Jacob M. Potter, 34 and Kristle J. Watts, 34, of Bonneville County and Graciela Lopez-Herrerra, 54, of Rigby were detained while deputies executed a search warrant in the 500

When the Pocatello City Council meets on Thursday, Buck Swaney of Millennial Development Partners, one of the groups behind the Northgate project, will explain why he believes the city should make the area a TIF (tax increment financing) district. If approved, making the development TIF would keep taxes flowing to the normal taxing districts, such

Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho launched a new program called Wisdom For Wisdom to help ease the financial burden for students struggling to afford higher education. Dr. Mark Baker and Dr. Shawn Jepsen designed the program to offer free wisdom teeth extractions to help offset college costs. “As an oral surgeon, I understand how expensive

The Rexburg Police Department is seeking your help in locating and identifying two suspects possibly involved in a burglary that occurred in Rexburg.The suspects were seen in Valley Wide Co-op and then left the area in this vehicle.Police say callers may remain anonymous. Anyone with information is asked to immediately contact Det. Dave Hope (208)-359-3008

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says his first 100 days have gone by fast, but they’ve been filled with significant accomplishments. Little on Wednesday held a news conference touting legislation that he signed into law from the legislative session that wrapped up last week. He says among his top accomplishments are increasing starting teacher pay to

A few showers still in our local mountains near the Wyoming and Montana state lines. Patchy fog for the overnight and early morning hours in the Snake River Plain. Otherwise, windy and sunny weather for Thursday and Friday. Friday afternoon, we’ll see an approaching cold front with scattered thundershowers for Central Idaho, with showers moving

Four people who violated a boundary closure and triggered a Teton County Search and Rescue Operation during dangerous avalanche conditions have been cited by Grand Teton National Park Rangers. The four, Andrew Richards, 24, and Ruth Schwietert, 28, both of Jackson, Natalie Burns, 32, of Breckinridge, Colorado, and Joseph Higgins, 25, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire

A former high school English teacher incarcerated in Utah for sexually abusing three students is seeking parole. The Deseret News reports 39-year-old Brianne Altice on Tuesday went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, saying she believes she now has the confidence needed to never make the same mistakes again. The former Davis High

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says Idahoans can trust him to do the right thing after the Legislature handed him sweeping authority to eliminate thousands of state-approved rules going back decades that touch on just about every aspect of daily life. Little on Tuesday said he doesn’t view the unusual power handed the executive branch this

The Idaho Department of Water Resources has issued an annual order to ensure that senior Snake River water right holders receive their full allotment of water. It officially warns that if there is a shortfall in water supply, junior water right holders might be curtailed. Water Resources officials say that even when federal reservoir managers

The Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Jackson Hole developer for five violations following a trench collapse that killed two men last year. In addition, the Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the agency has proposed penalties adding up to more than $10,500 against Fireside Resort, which is owned by Wilson developer

The faculty at the College of Western Idaho say they have no confidence in the community college’s president, Bert Glandon. Senate Faculty President Stephanie Ritchie Breach told the CWI Board of Trustees on Tuesday a poll of the college’s 146 faculty members found that most of them had no confidence in Glandon or the former

The Eastern Idaho Public Health District is offering a free immunization clinic for children under the age of 18. There is a large movement of parents who are choosing to not have their children vaccinated and, across the country, there are children who are taking the hit from this choice. Amy Gamett, the director of

Idaho Power is conducting scheduled repair work in the area of Galena Street in Leadore Wednesday. The company expects power to be out from 8 a.m. to around 4 p.m. The outage may affect Local News 8 translators, which are located in that area. As a result, the outage will interrupt television service in Leadore

A few showers will be possible around Island Park, Clark County, Central Idaho and Western Wyoming for Wednesday. Otherwise, high pressure builds back in for the next couple of days. Warming temps into the 60’s and 70’s before a cold front sets in for Easter Weekend. Wednesday: Partly sunny with highs into the upper 50’s

The town of Jackson’s ban on single use plastic bags is now in effect. Plastic bags are no longer offered at large grocery stores and retailers in Jackson. The ban officially went into effect Monday. This is part of the town and Teton County, Wyoming’s Road to Zero Waste resolution. Both plan to have 60

UPDATE 9:41 P.M.: Leah Ball has been found and confirmed to be safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a missing woman. 33-year-old Leah J. Ball of Idaho Falls was reported as missing on Tuesday after not hearing from her since Sunday, April 14th. Leah was last

H.S BASEBALL Bear Lake – 0 Blackfoot – 10 GAME 1: Pocatello – 0Twin Falls – 10 GAME 2: Pocatello – 3 Twin Falls – 4 Marsh Valley – 22 Soda Springs – 1 Teton – 2 Sugar-Salem – 12 (6 Inn.) Snake River – 11 West Jefferosn 0 (5 Inn) Challis-Mackay – 1 Firth

The Notre Dame Cathedral fire is undergoing a complex investigation. However, many are speculating that it was caused by construction during its renovation process. In Pocatello, many buildings are more than 100 years old and are also undergoing renovations. It’s been more than four years since the massive fire at the Monarch building. To this

As the weather begins to turn and warmer temperatures start to show, fire risks are rising. According to information from the Insurance Information Institute, Idaho ranks fifth in the nations in terms of homes at high or extreme risk of wildfire. The Gem State also ranks second in the nation by the percentage of homes

The Idaho Transportation Department has closed Idaho Highway 55, between Banks and Smiths Ferry. northeast of Horseshoe Bend in Boise County. A landslide filled the highway with rock, dirt, and debris that measures roughly 15 feet deep. ITD said the slide will take many hours to clear.

The Idaho Constitutional Defense Council has agreed to pay more than $227,000 in legal fees to attorneys for a woman who sued and won after the state refused to add her name to a birth certificate for a child she had with her same-sex partner. The council, which met Tuesday, oversees a fund of money

A record number of visitors participated in National Elk Refuge sleigh rides this winter. The refuge reported 36,217 people took a ride to view wintering elk on the refuge. That surpassed the previous high of 32,753 passengers during the 2016-17 season. Breaking a record didn’t come easy, as the refuge dealt with a government shutdown

A few showers and thunderstorms as a cold front exits the region. A few showers will be possible around Island Park, Clark County, Central Idaho and Western Wyoming for Wednesday. Otherwise, high pressure builds back in for the next couple of days. Warming temps into the 60’s and 70’s before a cold front sets in

A Montana judge has blocked an exploratory gold mining project on private land in the mountains north of Yellowstone National Park. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports the ruling by Park County District Judge Brenda Gilbert invalidated the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s approval of Lucky Minerals Inc.’s plans to drill for gold in a narrow

The principal of an Idaho school where a 13-year-old reported she was raped by an older student says surveillance video of the incident appeared to her to show “wrong acts of affection.” Kelly Chapman, the principal of Shoshone Middle and High School, made the statement in Boise’s U.S. District Court on Tuesday. The family of

In spite of efforts to remove non-native rainbow trout from the South Fork of the Snake River, two successful spawning years in a row have resulted in a population that is double what it was just two years ago. The Idaho Fish and Game Department is working to reduce hybridization between non-native rainbow trout and

Wyoming Department of Transportation road crews will begin digging out ditches on Teton Pass at around 9 a.m. Wednesday. A rotary plow and other equipment will begin at milepost 11 in the Twin Slides area. The crews are digging out and blowing snow out of ditches along side the road. “We need to dig out

A former sheriff in Idaho says he “fully disputes” allegations that he sexually abused an underage girl for nearly a decade. The Times-News reports 40-year-old Rene Rodriguez’s public defender Cheri Hicks told a District Court judge Monday in Blaine County that Rodriguez intends to challenge the seven charges against him: one count of sexual abuse

The Wyoming Lottery shared $1.2 million of its profits with cities, towns and counties in the state in its latest quarterly payment earlier this month. It is the sixth consecutive quarterly transfer to the state of over $1 million. The payment brings the total amount so far this fiscal year to over $5.4 million. That

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) will hold a free childhood immunization clinic Monday, April 22. It will be held at the EIPH Office at 1250 Hollipark Drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The National Immunization Survey indicated Idaho’s immunization rates are among the lowest in the country. According to the district, as of 2017,

Bingham County Mayors will award $16,000 in scholarships to 30 applicants this year. The awards went to students in Bingham County high schools supported by the cities of Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Firth, Shelley, Sho-Ban, and Snake River. The scholarships, of $500 each, will be used for post-secondary education. The funds were raised through private donations and

Idaho Power Company is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to lower its rates. The company’s spring cost adjustment (PCA) would lower rates by $50 million across all customer classes. If approved, IPC said the adjustment would lower a typical residential customer’s bill by about $3.35 per month, beginning June 1. The company has four

UPDATE 9:40 a.m.: Authorities say a man and two women have been charged for their roles in a triple shooting in Boise that killed a 19-year-old woman. Boise police say Anthony Joseph Alcala of Meridian was booked Monday into the Ada County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder after Briana Martinez was killed and two

A Fort Hall man was killed at around 11:07 p.m. Monday when his SUV crashed at milepost 83.3 on Interstate 15, north of Fort Hall. Idaho State Police said William L. Brower, 75, was driving a 1997 Ford Expedition northbound. The vehicle went off the left shoulder and into the median. It then struck a

A cold front and trough of low pressure is moving through today with gusty winds and scattered showers. We’ll start to clear out for Wednesday with sunshine and warmer temps for the rest of the week. Another cold front sweeps in on Saturday. We’ll see scattered showers and windy conditions this weekend. Today: Scattered rain

After months of negotiation, Jefferson County and the City of Rigby have come to agreement on new boundaries for the city’s “area of impact.” Under the agreement, people who live within the area may fall under new development requirements. Jefferson Couinty Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Tyrone Belnap says the commission will hold an open

Baseball Malad 11, Snake River 6 F Rigby 23, Thunder Ridge 5 F Rigby 13, Thunder Ridge 8 F Hillcrest 4, Madison 2 F Idaho Falls 6, Blackfoot 2 F Firth 6, Teton 1 F Softball Firth 14, Teton 6 F Firth 17, Teton 2 F

People in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming are feeling the effects of the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. News of the fire spread fast and shocked many. The news is especially devastating for the Catholic community as it begins the church’s holiest week of the year. “I think, for even non-Catholics, it’s still

After years of work and planning, the Southeast Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center will open its doors on Monday. The center aims to help those in the region who may need help. “The main services we’re going to provide is mental health and substance abuse emergency services,” Director Matt Hardin said. “So our goal is to

Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council Monday on plans to replace the city’s water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power. The tower has been scheduled for replacement as part of the city’s Water Facility Plan which was approved in 2015. The tower, which was originally

Police say the 37-year-old man responsible for the bank robbery in Soda Springs on March 25 is also responsible for the robbery of the Bank of Jackson Hole in Jackson on February 4. The Jackson Police Department, the FBI and Soda Springs Police Department were able to link robberies because Kevin Martinez robbed the banks

The Fremont School Board is considering awarding a bid to purchase the Lincoln Elementary School property. The property was appraised at $262,400. The board rejected all bids during its first offering. As of Friday, three bids had been submitted. The high bid was submitted by Randy Daw. The school board must now convene a special

UPDATE 4/15/19: Chubbuck Police report Jennifer Schwindt has been located by officers. She was located locally and is in good health. Police say through the course of their investigation, all indications and fact-finding surrounding this case pointed toward her being a runaway and that appears to be the case still today. ___ ORIGINAL 4/5/19: Police

A cold front and trough of low pressure is moving through Tuesday with gusty winds and scattered showers. We’ll start to clear out for Wednesday with sunshine and warmer temps for the rest of the week. Another cold front sweeps in on Saturday. We’ll see scattered showers this weekend and a few showers possible on

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Idaho dairy production has increased dramatically over the past two decades. The 2017 Census of Agriculture, which comes out every seven years, confirms the growing trend. However, the dairy industry would not be anywhere without the Idaho hay farmers in southeast Idaho. “Most of the dairies themselves are in Twin Falls, Burley, and those surrounding

Supplemental feeding of elk is ending for the season at the National Elk Refuge in northwest Wyoming. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the end of feeding Monday is two weeks later than average. But the supplemental program’s duration was about normal because it didn’t start until Feb. 6, which is 10 days later

After a lab necropsy, Yellowstone National Park officials report a golden eagle, found dead on December 6 was killed by lead poisoning. The eagle was found near Phantom Lake in the northern section of the park. The necropsy found extremely high levels of toxicity, well over lethal levels. The female eagle was the first golden

The third annual Lincoln Day Banquet was held Saturday evening at Melaleuca Global Headquarters in Idaho Falls. The fundraiser is considered the biggest GOP event of the year in Idaho. It funds events and Republican candidates throughout the year. Hundreds of people from around the area showed up to see Wall Builders Founder, David Barton-

Stores, restaurants, and businesses in downtown Idaho Falls are supporting special needs programs in the school district this week. It is part of downtown “Awesomeness of Autism” fundraiser. Participating merchants will have blue lights in their windows. Downtown business owners will dedicate selective store items for purchases to fund and donate a portion of the

The Idaho Falls Zoo reopened it’s doors to the public Saturday and launched the start to a full summer of fun. This is the 29th season the zoo is bringing locals a chance to learn and see animals from across the world. “This is a very big day for the zoo,” Idaho Falls Zoo Executive

Wyoming residents have a chance to land a bison hunting license for just $10. Gov. Mark Gordon, with support from the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation, is raffling off a Governor’s Bison License, which will cost just $10 to the lucky winner. All Wyoming residents who are eligible to hunt in Wyoming can enter the raffle. Tickets

We’ll see windy conditions again today and tomorrow. I expect some sunshine for the middle of the day, but we’ll see more clouds and showers moving in overnight and into tomorrow. Rain will fall in the valleys with snow for the higher elevations. Really nice and warm weather is expected for the end of the

Countdown to Easter includes snow, an occasional thunderstorm, and abundant sunshine. Highs head toward 70 late week after rain/snow clears by late Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch my extended forecast video for more and catch us anytime on Local News 8 NOW on Channel 8-4. Jeff Roper First Alert Weather

On a day when weather caused an early start at the Masters, storm systems are surrounding southeastern Idaho. The weather in the region has been unpredictable lately with warm, sunny days followed by cold, precipitation filled ones. It’s a trend that doesn’t seem likely to end anytime soon. “Tonight and tomorrow, we’re gonna see another

A Blackfoot man decided to do some good on his birthday this year. But, little did he know, he was about to give more than he first thought. Brady Summers decided to adopt a highway this year. While he was cleaning up on the highway, he found a wallet laying on the side of the

The third annual Lincoln Day Banquet was held tonight at Melaleuca Global Headquarters. The fundraiser event is considered the biggest GOP event of the year in Idaho. It funds events and Republican candidates throughout the year. Hundreds of people from around the area showed up to see WallBuilders founder, David Barton and Lt. Governor Janice

If you like folk music, Lava Hot Springs was the place to be today. The Greater Lava Hot Springs Prosperity Foundation organized its fourth annual Folk Festival. Today, music filled Main Street in Lava Hot Springs. Artists from near and far gathered at stores and restaurants to play music for the community. However, they didn’t

Approaching fronts will make for a crazy weather week starting Sunday with rain, heavy winds, and even a winter weather advisory for Western Wy. A wind advisory is in effect for Sunday for the SRP 25-35 mph, and higher for the desert. Unstable weather for Monday with a mix of snow involved and thunderstorms to

Idaho Falls School District 91 hosted a districtwide art show at Fox Hollow Elementary School on Saturday. Each of the district’s elementary, middle and high schools put up 36 pieces of original artwork from their students to display in the show. Two years ago, Idaho Falls School District 91 implemented dedicated time for art in

A Tetonia man was hospitalized after his pickup rolled near the intersection of State Highways 32 and 33, near Tetonia at 10:47 p.m. Friday. Idaho State Police said Gary Matkin, 21, was westbound on Highway 33 in a 2000 Ford F-350. According to ISP, Matkin lost control of the pickup and it went off the

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Nationally, it found there are now 2.04 million farms and ranches in the country. That is down 3.2% since the last survey in 2012. The average size of a farm is 441 acres, which is up 1.6%. Small farms, of

A woman is being treated after she buried when an avalanche was triggered above her. She was sitting on her snowmobile on the North side of Teton Pass in the Great White Hump area this afternoon. She was with friends who were skiing. They witnessed the avalanche carry her 450 feet down the mountain. They

BASEBALL Firth 18, Salmon 0 F Madison 8, Rigby 5 F/8 inn Madison 5, Rigby 4 F Highland 13, Thunder Ridge 5 F/5 inn Highland 7, Thunder Ridge 1 F Hillcrest 8, Shelley 7 F Sugar-Salem 11, Filer 1 F Filer 5, Sugar-Salem 4 F Idaho Falls 2, Bonneville 1 F Idaho Falls 8, Bonneville

You can get a free cookie at Crumbl Cookies’ free cookie day Friday to help celebrate its opening in Ammon this week. Cookies are free from 10 a.m. to midnight. The franchise changes its cookie menu weekly. The storeowners, Courtney and Jayson Dursteler, are very excited to bring new sugary sweets to Ammon and eastern

The Hope Squad members from around Bonneville Joint School District 93 met at Bonneville High School Friday. The Hope Squad is a group of students that are trained to look for at-risk students. They learn tools for recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts and handling bullying. The districtwide Hope Squad Conference was a way for students

The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is getting some big praise from the state Recreation and Park Association. The department was awarded the Outstanding Innovative Program award for it’s Up, Up and Away program. The camp teaches youth about aeronautics and aviation using model airplanes. It is a collaboration between the Desert Eagles Model

UPDATE 5:15 p.m. A 29-year-old Idaho Falls man has confessed to Idaho Falls Police investigators and has been arrested for robbery. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday, Idaho Falls Police Officers were dispatched to Check Into Cash, at 1175 E 17th Street, for reports of an armed robbery. Employeestold officers a man displayed a knife and

A party happening in Idaho Falls this weekend is spreading magic to Eastern Idaho. The East Idaho Princess Ball kicks off Friday at the ‘Winter Palace’ aka 2249 E.17th Street. There are two sessions on Friday night, one at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. The East Idaho Princess Ball continues Saturday with four

Rolling a marble sounds pretty easy, right? How about if you tried to roll it all the way from the third story to the first floor of a building? “We had to get a marble from the very top floor in a classroom, all the way in the back, into the office on the first

One of Idaho’s largest insurance companies says someone was able to hack their website to get access to the personal information of about 5,600 customers, including names, claim payment information and codes indicating any medical procedures the customers may have undergone. Blue Cross of Idaho made the announcement Friday afternoon in a prepared statement. Executive

We’re still looking for scattered showers late Friday, but clearing for Saturday. We’ll look for Partly sunny skies for Saturday with winds at 15-25 mph. A powerful Spring storm arrives Sunday morning, with gutsy winds and showers. Those showers will continue into Monday and Tuesday with cold temps into the 30’s and 40’s. Saturday: Mostly

CANCELED: The New Shanghai Circus has canceled its show in Idaho Falls.

SkyWest Airlines has won the initial bidding for a long-term state contract to provide commercial air service to as many as four Wyoming cities. The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced Friday the airline and the state will now negotiate details of the contract and service agreement, under which the proposed service would be branded United

The Bureau of Land Management will open the Chinese Peak Blackrock Trail System to motorized and bicycle traffic Monday. The trail is closed every year from November 16 through April 14 to protect wintering deer. Because the area is so popular, it will open on schedule, but BLM is reminding users of “no shooting” areas

No one was hurt when a car ran into a power pole shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday. It happened on Country Club Road, north of Shelley. Rocky Mountain Power was on scene, but said electric service was not affected.

Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputies got some off-hour experience at the Bank of Idaho in St. Anthony recently. The bank invited the SWAT team to demonstrate the tactics they use to clear a building during a bank robbery or active shooting incident. The Sheriff’s Office said the exercise gave employees an idea what to expect in

Pocatello police want to give each of their officers their own vehicle. The department met with city council members asking for 21 police cruisers to add to their fleet. The Pocatello Police Department is the only law enforcement in the region that has multiple officers sharing one vehicle. “We’re a little behind the eight ball,”

The Idaho Falls Zoo announced the birth of its new female Plains Zebra named Ayana on Friday. Ayana was born on Sunday, April 7. She is the 21st and last foal of the zoo’s male zebra Oblio who passed away of age-related complications this winter. Ayana can be found in the zebra exhibit with her

A trial has been scheduled for September for a couple charged with injury to a child after prosecutors said they starved a young girl to the point of cardiac arrest. The Idaho Press reports Gwendalyn and Byron Buthman of Kuna are not allowed to see the 7-year-old girl, who survived the cardiac arrest, but they

A good samaritan was shocked to find a wallet full of cash while cleaning the highway this week – someone’s long-lost treasure discovered among piles of trash. Brady Summers decided to adopt a highway near his Blackfoot home this year on his birthday, and while picking up trash, stumbled upon Cindy Mortensen’s wallet that had

The Fremont School Board has called for a feasibility study to lay out options that could meet the district’s future building needs. Superintendent Byron Stutzman said new high school facilities will probably be needed in the South Fremont region of St. Anthony within the next five years. The district expects to pay off bonds on

If you can’t file your 2018 Idaho income tax return by the April 15 due date, you may be able to get an automatic six-month extension if you pay enough of your total tax by April 15. To qualify, you need to pay: An estimated 80 percent of the tax you owe for 2018, or

Rexburg Police investigated two reported fraud cases Thursday. Both targeted job-seekers, but in different ways. The first victim applied for a job online. His contact asked him to purchase $300 worth of gift cards to purchase items he would need for work. The victim provided the gift cards. He also provided his personal bank information,

UPDATE 10:35 p.m.: Authorities say an infant abducted in southern Wyoming has been found safe in Colorado. Cheyenne police say 1-year-old Gregory Marks was found in Aurora late Thursday with 26-year-old Mijito Johnson who was thought to have taken the child Thursday afternoon. Johnson, who is the boy’s non-custodial father, was taken into custody. Police