Month: April 2019

We’ll have a chance for some showers today, with the possibility of some of those showers producing some lightning. Saturday will be calmer with more sunshine, with slightly warmer temps. Late Saturday, we’ll see our next round of wet weather move in for Sunday and Monday. Friday: A few AM rain/snow showers and PM rain

Baseball Idaho Falls 3 Bonneville 0 F Skyline 3 Blackfoot 1 F Shelley 0 Hillcrest 8 F Shelley 2 Hillcrest 13 F Firth 7 Snake River 0 F Teton 1 South Fremont 13 F Challis/Mackay 9 Malad 1 F Challis/Mackay 14 Soda Springs 4 F Highland 8 Madison 7 F Highland 8 Madison 3 F

A local program has been showing dramatic results for people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease. It’s called rock steady boxing at Apple Athletic Club. It’s one of hundreds of these programs worldwide. Scott Kent says it has changed his life. “I came from being almost wheelchair bound, having to have my wife do everything for

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho awarded regional organizations for their contributions in workplace campaigns during the annual luncheon at Juniper Hills Country Club in Pocatello, Thursday. More than 2,700 individuals donated over the past year, across 100 different campaigns. Focusing on education, financial stability and health, United Way plans to donate approximately $431,000 to

The Bingham County Dispatch center received a call of a theft at the Exxon gas station in Shelley around 2 p.m. Thursday. A description of the vehicle was put out to the patrol officers, a short time later, Bingham County Sheriff’s deputies located the vehicle and a pursuit began. Driver 36-year-old Monroe Farmer drove out

A new partnership in Rigby is creating some buzz on Facebook. The Rigby Police Department and the Giving Cupboard have teamed up to help feed the hungry. “We come across a lot of people in unfortunate circumstances and a lot of times food is a struggle for them,” said Chief Sam Tower. After Tower went

The Bonneville School District school board recommended and approved the new principal of Bonneville High School Wednesday night. Assistant Principal Levi Owen will be taking over for Principal Heath Jackson. “Bonneville High School, I think, is still one of the premier schools in the state and will continue to be so,” Owen said. “I am

Rigby Police are looking for information involving a vehicle vs pedestrian hit and run on Saturday, March 30.Police say the car in these pictures was involved in the hit and run at the Family Dollar parking lot in Rigby.If you think you have any information that may help police identify this car or the driver,

The Idaho Legislature has wrapped up business amid acrimony between the House and Senate. The two chambers adjourned for the year Thursday, but not before the Senate killed legislation that would have provided money to build better offices for representatives in the Statehouse. The House a short time later sent key legislation involving some 8,000

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will address 2,486 graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2019 Winter Semester Commencement on Friday, April 12, 2019. The event will be held at 5:45 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center. The university will award 1,978 bachelor’s

We’ll have a chance for some showers through Friday, with the possibility of some late night and morning snowfall. Saturday will be calmer with more sunshine, with slightly warmer temps. Late Saturday, we’ll see our next round of wet weather move in for Sunday and Monday. Friday: AM rain/snow showers and PM rain showers with

The Upper Snake River reservoir system was reported at 83% of capacity this week. Bureau of Reclamation analyst Jeremy Dalling told a meeting of the Idaho Water Supply Committee Thursday that South Fork Snake River runoff is projected to be 99% of normal at Heise this year, based on existing snowpack and runoff projections. Snowmelt

A new memorial is being built in Bannock County. Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz wanted to find out more about it and what makes it so unique. Plus, to Pay It Forward. “What makes this memorial different is it remembers the fallen, but also recognizes and remembers the families,” said Rebecca Webb, chairperson of the

A 71-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was killed in a single-vehicle fatality crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 19.3, near Malad Thursday around 8:25 a.m. Idaho State Police reports Bryan B. Carson was driving northbound in a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder when the vehicle veered off the roadway on the left shoulder. Carson overcorrected, veered off

The Idaho National Laboratory scored 90% on a recent review of corporate policies and practices relating to LGBTQ workplace equality. The nation’s premier benchmarking survey is called the Corporate Equity Index (CEI) and reviews policies as administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The 90% score makes INL the highest scoring business in Idaho, leading

Update: 4-11-19 The Teton District 401 School Board will entertain a discussion about Teton High School’s “Redskin” mascot during a regularly scheduled board meeting July 8. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Victor resideent Stephanie Crockett urged the board to consider changing the mascot during a March school board

A Jackson man survived an early morning fire after a police officer woke him up inside his home. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS was called to a house fire at 460 E. Deloney Avenue at around 3:32 a.m. after someone passing by noticed flames on the east end of the building. Jackson Police Sergeant Garrett Kellams pounded

The Senate has killed legislation that would have provided money to improve offices for representatives in the Statehouse. The Senate voted 19-11 Thursday to reject the bill seeking about $4 million for renovations in the east wing where representatives have their offices. Senators who backed the legislation say representatives should have offices as good as

The Latest on Idaho hemp legislation: 11 a.m. The House has voted to kill Idaho hemp legislation after the Senate added amendments lawmakers say turned it into a decision to create a state plan for hemp rather than go with a federal plan yet to be released. The full House on Thursday accepted the recommendation

The University of Idaho welcomes C. Scott Green as the 19th president of the university. The Vandal alumnus and international business leader will take office Monday, July 1, 2019. His appointment comes after a unanimous vote of the Idaho State Board of Education Thursday. Based in New York, Green is the global chief operating and

A lot of construction is going on in the Idaho Falls area, but construction crews are short on workers. The College of Eastern Idaho, Home Depot and the Eastern Idaho Homebuilders Association teamed up to recruit individuals for summertime construction employment. They are calling it the 1st Annual Construction Combine. The way it works is

The relationship between mailmen and dogs is more than a cartoon meme. In fact, the U.S. Postal Service says 25 Idaho postal carriers were bitten by dogs last year. There were two incidents in Idaho Falls and one in Pocatello. Nationwide, there were 5,714 attacks last year, down nearly 500 from 2017. Postal officials say

Idaho authorities made three wilderness rescues in a two-day span. The Idaho Statesman reports Cody Morrow, of Kooskia, was rescued Wednesday in Valley County. Authorities say Morrow was in the Bear Creek Drainage, where he was unable to move due to “numerous broken bones, head trauma and a punctured lung.” Morrow is expected to make

Authorities have identified two men who died when a trench they were working in collapsed early Wednesday. The Payette County Sheriff’s Office says 59-year-old Javier Ortega Jr. of New Plymouth, Idaho and 51-year-old Arcenio Carrillo of Vale, Oregon both died after they were trapped in the collapse in rural Payette County. The men were working

A Senate panel has introduced must-pass legislation after killing a previous bill that contained an amendment from the House that senators found objectionable. The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee on Thursday introduced the bill to keep in force some 8,000 administrative rules created by state agencies. The Senate on Wednesday killed a similar bill because

UPDATE 4/11/19: The community participated in helping name the new elementary school. At Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted the name that received the most community votes: Cottonwood Elementary School. The school is set to open in the fall of 2020. ___ ORIGINAL: Representatives of the Jefferson School District, including a local student,

Idaho Falls-based Snake River Search will honor member Stan Fenn for 50 years of service during a reception at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center at 7 p.m. Monday. Fenn began his career with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol in 1968. He helped for Snake River Search, Inc. in 2011. He was recognized for 50

UPDATE 4:40 p.m. Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 28-year-old Justin Derek Ferguson of Idaho Falls after a day-long standoff at the Quality Inn in downtown Idaho Falls. The incident began when deputies attempted to serve Ferguson a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender and a felony parole violation warrant. Ferguson’s girlfriend

We’ll have a chance for some showers today, with the posibility of some snowfall this morning down to the valley floor. There is a better chance for similar conditions tomorrow. However, Saturday will be calmer with more sunshine. Winds will remain breeze for the foreseeable future. Today: A chance for showers and breezy winds. Highs

UPDATE 11:07 a.m.: Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen has identified the man as 22-year-old Ariel Arellano. More information about the investigation is expected soon. __ Original Story: The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found last night west of Pocatello. The man’s body was found by a person walking on a

Brigham Young University-Idaho students are calling and marching for reform on the school’s honor code. “I 100% believe in the honor code, I believe we should all be following the honor code,” said Leanne Larson, one of the co-organizers of the ‘Reform the Code BYUI’ march. “However, people mess up. We’re in our twenties, some

It’s been about a month since Pocatello police started issuing tickets to drivers violating the hands-free ordinance on March 11. According to Lt. Eric Anderson, the department has only made 18 recorded stops during that span, with only six resulting in citations. Anderson said the number seems low, especially since he sees people continuing to

Idaho State University professor Corey Schou is being inducted into National Cyber Security Hall of Fame for his career-long efforts. He’s been called Mr. Miyagi by his students. “I teach them wax on wax off. Wax on, wax off,” he said, but Schou has been working in cybersecurity since long before The Karate Kid came

The Latest on Idaho Legislature bill rejection: 4:40 p.m. The Senate has rejected must-pass legislation after the House added an amendment involving Idaho’s obscure rulemaking process. The Senate on Wednesday voted 31-0 not to concur with the House on the amendment that requires rules originating in state agencies get approval from both the House and

We’ll keep the stormy conditions around with scattered showers for Thursday and Friday with mostly cloudy skies. Here’s the good news, lighter winds are in the forecast for the rest of the week. Highs for the next couple of days will be into the upper 40’s and lower 50’s, which is about ten degrees below

Legislation requiring that ballot initiatives include how much the proposed law will cost and how it will be funded is headed to the Senate. The House voted 48-18 Wednesday to approve the bill that was a portion of another bill vetoed last week by Republican Gov. Brad Little. Backers say the legislation is needed so

Irving Middle School Assistant Principal Amy Bowie is getting a promotion. The Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board announced Wednesday that Bowie has been selected as the new Principal of the school. She replaces Tonya Wilkes who will take on the new role of Director of Student Support Services and Athletics at the district office. The changes take

UPDATE 3:00 p.m. The Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 is no longer blocked. ORIGINAL: The Idaho Transportation Department reports a jackknifed semi-trailer has blocked US 20 near Island Park. Officials say it is between Old Highway 47 and 4900 North Road at milepost 399. ITD reports a traffic delay both eastbound and westbound.

Madison School District school board trustees were on hand for a special groundbreaking at the Lincoln Elementary School in Rexburg Wednesday. The site will house a new gymnasium.

A former University of Wyoming student has been sentenced to two years of probation for filming a student showering in a dormitory bathroom. The Laramie Boomerang reported Wednesday 19-year-old Camron Bunnell pleaded guilty to a voyeurism charge earlier this year. The victim told campus police last July that he had confronted Bunnell after he saw

A Pocatello Police officer was hospitalized after a two-car crash at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. Idaho State Police said Officer Jared Bowman,42, was a passenger in a patrol car driven by Officer Nicolette Pitcher, 28, at the intersection of Main Street and Gould Street. According to ISP, Bryan Hudson,40, of Pocatello was northbound on Main

The Idaho State Tax Commission will extend office hours in its eastern Idaho offices on Monday, April 15–the day income taxes are due. You can call or visit any Tax Commission office to drop off completed Idaho tax returns, make payments have tax-related questions answered or get state tax forms. Idaho Falls Hours on Monday,

More than a thousand thumbs up for sweet Molly Hughes in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She had the fight of her young life – battling stage four cancer. And the kiddo beat it! It was just the end of January that she was celebrating the end of five rounds of chemo. Now celebrating the call that

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is reporting its busiest season ever. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the resort recorded 715,100 skier days, which counts when people scan a ticket or season pass on their first run of the day. The total was an increase of 80,600 skier days over last year’s record numbers. Resort

More scattered showers and windy conditions are expected today as our cold front exits the region. We’re also seeing snow showers down to the valley floor this morning, and that threat will continue into the mid-morning hours. More showers are expected through Friday, then sunshine is expected for Saturday. Wednesday: Colder and mostly cloudy with

GIRLS H.S. SOFTBAL LGAME 1: Madison – 3 Highland – 15 (5 Inn.,) GAME 2:Madison – 2 Highland – 15 Sugar-Salem – 15 Shelley – 5 (5 Inn.)

A hepatitis A outbreak in southern Idaho has infected at least 12 people according to the health department. Only eight people in Idaho were infected in 2018. Some are asking, ‘What is hepatitis?’ “It basically means inflammation of the liver,” said Mike Taylor, surveillance epidemiologist for Eastern Idaho Public Health. “And so there’s different viruses

A historic partnership has been made between the Shoshone Bannock Tribes and Idaho State University. ISU President Kevin Satterlee met with tribal leaders to sign a memorandum of agreement Tuesday. Shoshawna Covington, an ISU Tribal Board Member, hopes this new partnership will help tribal students thrive at ISU. “This is a monumental day today, and

Portneuf Medical Center invited the community try out and learn about the hospital’s newest robotic surgical system on Monday. Dozens of community members, of all ages, sat down in the surgeon’s chair and got to play around with the hospital’s new $2.3 million toy. “People love it and they go and get in the robot

An earthquake and an aftershock shook southern Montana and Eastern Idaho Tuesday. A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 12:08 p.m. local time, according to the USGS and University of Utah seismologists. The epicenter of the quake was about 6 miles northeast of Lima, Montana and about 70 miles from Rexburg. Some people in the

Due to persisting winter conditions, the U.S. Forest Service in cooperation with Idaho Fish and Game and Wyoming Game and Fish has extended the winter closure in the Teton Basin Ranger District. The closure will remain in effect until April 30. The extension of the closure will give big game animals a few extra weeks

Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll and Bingham County/City of Blackfoot Volunteer Council Chairperson Traci Hebdon presented three individuals with volunteer recognition awards for their service to the Blackfoot and Bingham County communities Tuesday. Paul Bingham was recognized for increasing the awareness of the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign in Bingham County. He began this campaign five

More Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday as our cold front exits the region. We could see some snow in the Plain early Wednesday morning with colder temps. Wednesday: Colder and mostly cloudy with highs into the mid to upper 40’s. Scattered snow and rain showers. Gusty winds 15-35 mph. Thursday: A few showers,

Crumbl Cookies will is opening this week in the Sandcreek Commons Shopping Center. A soft opening for the cookie store is planned for Thursday from 6 p.m. to midnight, and free cookie day is Friday from 10 a.m. to midnight. Crumbl offers late-night delivery options. You can find more information about that HERE. Crumbl is

As part of a state and national effort Teton County, Wyoming County Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday in support of the “Week of the Young Child.” The proclamation is aimed at promoting education, awareness, and investment in policies and programs intended to improve the quality of life for young children and their parents. It also

The third-ever Wyoming Agriculture Diversification Summit has already sold out once and has had to switch venues to accommodate the expected large attendance. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the conference, which is scheduled to take place Thursday in Casper, will offer information on growing and selling hemp, a popular crop that is technically not yet legal

The Idaho Constitutional Defense Council will meet next week to decide whether to comply with a federal court order directing it to pay legal fees stemming from a lawsuit over the rights of same-sex parents. The council oversees a fund of money created in 1995 to finance Idaho’s legal confrontations with the federal government over

Idaho has approved Medicaid expansion for an estimated 90,000 low-income residents. Republican Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill expanding Medicaid to people earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. The compromise bill that emerged from the House and Senate seeks a federal waiver for a work requirement that

Legislation to create a panel of lawmakers that will monitor how federal laws affect Idaho’s sovereignty has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Little late last week signed the bill to create the panel that will include 10 lawmakers, but additional members can be added to subcommittees if needed to look at particular

The Latest on a police pursuit in Salt Lake City: 11:45 a.m. Authorities say a robbery suspect killed Monday after leading police on a vehicle pursuit in Salt Lake City had fired his weapon several times at different locations throughout the metro area before he was located by police. The details and timeline in a

Legislation allowing hemp-loaded trucks to cross Idaho – where hemp is illegal – while traveling from one state to another or from Canada to a state has cleared the Senate. The Senate on Tuesday voted 31-1 to send an amended version of the bill back to the House for consideration there. The House passed the

An Aberdeen man was sentenced to life in prison Monday, after agreeing to a plea deal with Bingham County prosecutors. Eugene Ruff, 64, appeared before Judge Darren Simpson for sentencing. Ruff could be eligible for parole after an 18-year fixed jail term. He agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder charges after prosecutors agreed not

Today, the sun was out and the weather was warm making for a beautiful opening day at Zoo Idaho. Hundreds of people flocked to the zoo with their children to see indigenous animals to Idaho. Among the turkeys, elk, and buffalo, the grizzly bears were out playing in their enclosure. Despite several years of zoo

Fluor Idaho, LLC told employees Monday that a workforce restructuring action involving the Idaho Cleanup Project has been ordered. It will consist of a self-select voluntary separation program and an involuntary program, if needed. Fluor Idaho expects to reduce the workforce by 190 positions in Fiscal Year 2019. Those cuts would primarily come from the

Scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a cold front moves into the region. Very windy conditions are expected, especially this afternoon, as gusts could reach the 40’s and even 50’s. Showery weather will continue into Wednesday and Thursday, with colder temperatures. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with highs into the lower to mid 50’s. Scattered rain and

An avalanche, probably including one or two slides, pushed through a stand of 150-year-old Douglas fir in the Wood River Valley at around 2 p.m. Monday. According to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, the avalanche destroyed two homes and brushed a third. No one was injured. The Center said the slides blocked the Warm Springs Road.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL GAME 1:Century – 2Wood River – 3 GAME 2:Century – 12Wood River – 13 GAME 1:Pocatello – 8Minico – 12 GAME 2:Pocatello – 2Minico – 4 GAME 1:Challis-Mackay – 5Sugar-Salem – 0 GAME 2:Challis-Mackay – 3Sugar-Salem – 4 Declo – 1Malad – 6 GIRLS H.S SOFTBALL Hillcrest – 1Idaho Falls – 13

Archers in the Idaho Falls area will have to wait nearly two months before getting to use the city’s archery range. Those who visit the Idaho Falls Archery Range will be greeted with a sign that says, “Closed due to vandalism.” The targets at the range need to be replaced. “They’re no longer stopping the

The 18-year-old California teen accused of brutally murdering an 87-year-old Pocatello woman made his first appearance in court Monday. Dustin Alfaro was arraigned in Bannock County via video conference from the Bannock County Jail after being extradited from California.He faces one count of first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Arlyne Koehler. Alfaro was read

Idaho Falls Police were called to investigate an unattended death at 900 Lindsay Boulevard around noon Sunday. Police say the investigation is still ongoing and haven’t released many details. The person’s name has not been released. Police say family members and loved ones have been notified. According to the police department, IFPD officers are called

Idaho Falls Police had a busy weekend. Officers served 20 warrants, responded to two bar fights (no arrests made) and assisted a family with a missing child who was located quickly by an IFPD Officer. Thursday at approximately 8:40 p.m., Idaho Falls officers were dispatched to 1000 E. 17th Street for a report of a

A 37-year-old Texas man was sentenced in U.S. District Court Monday to 22 years in prison followed by 15 years supervised release for sexual exploitation of a child. John Alan Mahler was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill. Mahler pleaded guilty on January 8, 2019. According to court records, between June and

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is seeking public donations to help replace and expand their cat kennels. IFAS is nearing their goal of becoming a “No-Kill” shelter for cats and is trying to improve the facilities for those animals. The shelter has already been designated a “No-Kill” shelter for dogs and has maintained that designation

UPDATE: 3:15 p.m. Idaho Falls Firefighters said the chemical involved is a common chemical used in air conditioning systems. Routine maintenance of the building’s system was underway at the time of the incident Monday. At this time, firefighters believe the release only affected one room, but the entire building was evacuated as a precaution. No

UPDATE 5:15 p.m. Police have identified the woman as 19-year-old Samantha King of Idaho Falls. She was arrested for providing false information to a police officer, exhibition of a deadly weapon and two outstanding warrants (one IFPD and one Bonneville County). She was taken to the Bonneville County Jail. ___ ORIGINAL: Idaho Falls Police arrested

Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight as our wet-weather pattern continues. Rain turning over to snow at the highest elevations overnight. Rain, mountain snow and thunderstorms expected through the next few days with gusty winds. Tonight: Thunderstorms, rain showers and snow with lows into the mid 40’s for the Snake River Plain. Winds SW 15-35 mph.

UPDATE 4/8/19: The sheriff of a southern Idaho county has resigned days after he was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child. The Twin Falls Times-News reports 40-year-old Lincoln County Sheriff Rene Rodriguez submitted his letter of resignation Monday. Rodriguez was booked into Blaine County Jail Friday. KTVB-TV reports he was charged Monday with

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A in southern Idaho. Twelve people infected with hepatitis A virus have been reported to public health officials since Jan. 1, 2019. In 2018, only eight people were reported with hepatitis A in Idaho. Epidemiologists are working to determine possible links between the cases and are

Construction began Monday on a sidewalk improvement project on Elva Street between Holmes and Wabash. The project will include removal and replacement of existing sidewalk, curb, and ADA ramps. Construction will leave one lane of traffic open in each direction. Pedestrian detours are being set up during different phases of the project and all local

UPDATE 1:25 p.m. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports Kynley Wright has returned home. No other information was released. ___ ORIGINAL: Blackfoot Police and the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office are working to locate a 16-year-old Blackfoot girl. Kynley Diann Wright was last seen on April 3. She is described as being 5’5″ tall, weighing 140

The Latest on Idaho ballot initiatives legislation: 1:15 p.m. A House committee introduced four new bills on ballot initiatives that when combined add up to two pieces of legislation already rejected by Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little. The House State Affairs Committee on Monday took four votes to introduce the four bills. It’s not clear

A Texas company has been ordered to quit doing business in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Insurance says Makina Health, or any entity using the word “Makina” in its name, has been ordered to cease and desist soliciting health insurance clients. “We have a responsibility to protect Idaho consumers by making sure the insurance producers

Legislation involving transporting hemp through Idaho – where it’s illegal – is heading to the full Senate. The Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday approved sending the legislation to the Senate for amending. The legislation passed the House last week, but Republican Rep. Caroline Troy presented the bill to the Senate committee with significant changes.

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At the conclusion of the 189th Annual General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to build eight new temples. This brings the total number of operating temples (162) and temples announced or under construction (47) to 209 worldwide. The new temples will be in the

Managers of a national forest in western Wyoming propose the use of crop-dusting techniques to control an invasive species of grass. Cheatgrass has spread rapidly across the West, crowding out other plants and encouraging wildfire. Bridger-Teton National Forest officials propose aerial spraying to control cheatgrass and other invasive plants. They seek to kill thousands of

Bulldozers will begin tearing down a building at 310 N. 2nd East in Rexburg Monday. Originally constructed as a furniture store in 1985, the building has been the home of numerous businesses since. At one time, it served as a business incubator for The Development Company and several start up businesses began there. The building

The CEO of Seattle City Light says more than two dozen power poles that collapsed near the Museum of Flight underwent a “full inspection” three years ago. The Seattle Times reports Debra Smith in an interview says some poles were replaced in 2016 and others were due to be replaced within five years but there

Public libraries will have to filter access on their internet services so that obscene and pornographic material can’t be accessed. Republican Gov. Brad Little signed into law late last week legislation intended to prevent minors from using personal laptops, tablets, smartphones or other devices to access pornographic sites. The law amends a previous law that

We’ll start the day with partly/mostly cloudy skies and breezy winds, but clouds and showers will move in later this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are possible across the region as well. A cold front moves in tomorrow with near wind advisory conditions, then colder temperatures and rain/snow for the rest of the week. Today: Afternoon/evening

An Idaho Falls woman isn’t letting her small size stop her from being the reigning champ in the big leagues. Janna Van Witbeck is proving that successful athletes come in all shapes and sizes. You wouldn’t know it just by looking at her, but she holds the record for being the smallest competitor at the

The East Idaho Princess Ball is Friday. To help get people ready for the event, a few special characters have been spreading magic the past few days. The Frost Sisters are busy going around, personally inviting the royal VIPs to the ball. On top of the special invite, those lucky few will get a royal

Each year, firefighters from around the globe gather in Seattle to climb up the Columbia Tower for the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb. 1,356 steps and 69 floors up, their mission is “to end blood cancer one step at a time.” This year, the Pocatello Fire Department sent four members to the Emerald City. “The temperature in

The Idaho Falls Police Department is making the public aware of a new scam going around. In a Facebook post Saturday, police said a person is calling and claiming to be from a jail around the country. The caller claims that a loved one got into trouble and needs you to pay their bail. IFPD

Holt Arena will be roaring with monster trucks again on Saturday. The No Limits Monster Truck tour is in Pocatello for the Grand National Championship. Dirt and car frames were brought this week into the arena for the trucks to smash and jump over. Event organizers say everything has been transformed for a massively powerful

The Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association is hosting a Build Day for Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in Idaho Falls. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a charity which builds and donates beds to kids who are sleeping on the floor. Members of the Home Builders Association say they wanted to make

H.S BASEBALL Game 1: Idaho Falls 2 Hillcrest 4 Game 2: Idaho Falls 4 Hillcrest 2 (8) Game 1: Bonneville 16 Blackfoot 6 Game 2:Bonneville 5 Blackfoot 9 Shelley 12 Rigby 13 South Fremont 8 Kimberly 2 South Fremont 10 Bear Lake 0 American Falls 3 Kimberly 12 Teton 12Buhl 1 American Falls 4 Filer

The Idaho Falls School District 91 invites the community to its State of Our Schools meeting Tuesday. The school district will discuss improvements to school buildings and future bonds. “It is part of the ongoing process to develop a 10-year facilities master plan for the district,” said Margaret Wimborne, director of communications and community engagement

The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission cut the ribbon for its new thrift store Friday. Members of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrated 1st Street Thrift’s opening. It will help support the rescue mission in both its programs and its finances. Leaders of the rescue mission hope that this