Month: April 2019

A cold front is entering the region for the weekend with gusty winds and scattered showers. We’ll see a fairly dry Saturday with just a few isolated showers. More wet weather will follow for Sunday and the approaching workweek. Saturday: A few showers, otherwise partly cloudy and gusty winds at 15-35 mph. Highs into the

UPDATE 4:10 p.m. The Senate has approved Medicaid expansion legislation that removes able-bodied recipients from coverage if they fail to meet work requirements. The Senate voted 19-16 Friday on the legislation that’s a compromise bill now headed to Republican Gov. Brad Little for his consideration. The bill was amended in the House to remove able-bodied

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed a bill that would have dramatically toughened the requirements to get an initiative or referendum on the ballot and says he plans to veto a second bill intended to soften the first. The Republican governor rejected the bill in a letter dated Thursday and delivered to the president of

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Widespread cold temperatures in the upper valley in February led to precipitation totals of over 200% of normal, according to the Idaho Water Supply Outlook released Friday. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Supply Specialist Ron Abromovich said the combined water year precipitation above American Falls jumped from 83% of average on February 1 to

Legislation that would allow people to transport hemp through Idaho if they first get a permit from the Idaho Department of Agriculture director has won the approval of a House committee. The legislation sponsored by Republican Reps. Judy Boyle of Midvale and Caroline Nilsson Troy of Genesee, would treat the transportation of hemp similarly to

Legislation to protect authors, journalists and speakers in Idaho from defamation judgments originating in courts in other countries has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Little on Wednesday signed the legislation backers say is needed to protect Idaho residents’ freedom of speech, the rule of law and due process. Republican Sen. Kelly Anthon

Legislation to limit how much the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has to pay ranchers and farmers for damage to crops caused by elk, deer and other big game has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Little last week signed the bill that would cap the amount paid for any single claim

Legislation to clarify and broaden the definition of abuse involving child victims sustaining head injuries has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Little late last month signed the legislation proposed by the Idaho Nurses Association. The change removes the term “subdural hematoma” to determine abuse and replaces it with head and brain injuries.

Teams from across the country competed in the Idaho FIRST Robotics Competition Regional in Nampa this past weekend. The AmmoKnights won the Idaho FRC Regional. The Ammon-based team was the regional winner. Alongside the team in taking home the top prize were The Millennium Falcons from San Diego and Gryffinger Robotics from Palmdale, California. The

Update: 4-5 8:50 a.m. Chubbuck Police have identified the suspect in the robbery of Smith’s Food and Drug Thursday as William J. Graham, 21, of Pocatello. Graham was arrested without incident by Pocatello Police and Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday night. “Our agency had numerous officers, and support staff involved in this case throughout the

Faced with a leaky roof for more than five years, a disabled veteran is finally getting help. Volunteers helped the Pocatello women by replacing and giving her an entirely new roof. The work is being made possible through a grant from Home Depot’s charitable foundation in conjunction with NeighborWorks Pocatello. 57-year-old Dawn Roberts worked as

We’ll see cloudy skies today with rain showers throughout the day, though there could be a few sunbreaks mid-day. We’ll see a brief break for Saturday afternoon, before more showers roll into the region for Sunday. Next week looks unsettled with more rain on the way. Friday: Cloudy with rain showers, and highs into the

A new art exhibit at BYU-Idaho depicts scenes from the life of Jesus Christ in a whole new way. It’s by a well-known artist from Argentina, Jorge Cocco Santanjelo, entitled, ” sacred events from the life of christ.” His art work can be found everywhere from Europe to South America to the United States. Many

H.S BASEBALL Blackfoot – 1 Bonneville – 8 Rigby – 6 Highland – 7 Thunder Ridge – 8 Madison – 9 (9 Inn.) Hillcrest – 3 Idaho Falls – 5 Challis-Mackay – 15West Jefferson – 1 GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL Pocatello – 15 Century – 0 Blackfoot – 11 Bonneville – 8 Snake River – 11

Eastern Idaho experienced minor earthquakes this week. The University of Utah reported two quakes near Soda Springs on Thursday afternoon. A smaller quake struck just outside of Victor on Tuesday evening. The first quake hit just after 3:45 P.M., about 6 miles east of Soda Springs. It was recorded as a 3.2 magnitude quake. A

KIDK Eyewitness News 3 and Fox 5 East Idaho held the Wishes in Flight telethon for Make-a-Wish Idaho Thursday. It was a great success because of viewers. Make-a-Wish Idaho collects donated airline miles and uses those to grant wishes for Idaho Make-a-Wish kids. More than 150 children are on the list for wishes this year

The City of Pocatello is looking to make the city more walkable. The city, divided by the railyard, has sidewalks galore in both the Old Town and Yellowstone areas, but it’s not often you see people utilizing them. Now, the Gate City is looking at potential ways to change that. “The purpose of the meeting

Spring has sprung. Time for those early morning walks, a run through the park and bike rides with the family. “Summer is coming right around the corner, so we’re really excited about that,” said Abel Hernandez, a sales manager at Bill’s Bike & Run. “Biking season is going to get up and going with it.”

Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow with mostly cloudy skies. We’ll see a brief break for Saturday afternoon, before more showers roll into the region for Sunday. Tonight: Chance of rain and thunderstorms with lows into the mid 30’s. Friday: Cloudy with rain showers, and highs into the mid 50’s. Saturday: Partly cloudy with

Victor City Hall is moving. Because of safety concerns, including the firewalls separating shop areas from office and public service areas, most city offices will be relocating to Unit 101 at 10 South Main Street. The move, including administrative offices and utility payments, the clerk, treasurer, administration, planning, and engineering departments will begin the move

A Rock Springs man has been fined over $5,000 and his hunting and fishing privileges suspended for two years for two hunting violations in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says Christian J. Cosby recently pleaded guilty to the intentional illegal taking of a bull elk in 2017 and taking a mountain lion with

The Idaho House has amended Medicaid expansion legislation to remove recipients from Medicaid coverage if they fail to meet work requirements. Lawmakers made the changes Thursday to the legislation received from the Senate as the two chambers attempt to reach a compromise that can win the approval of Republican Gov. Brad Little. A Senate committee

The Unified Police Department arrested Kevin M. Martinez in Salt Lake City, Utah Wednesday in connection to the robbery that occurred on March 25 at the Ireland Bank in Soda Springs. The Soda Springs Police Department issued a warrant for Martinez’s arrest for the charge of robbery. As of this time, Martinez will be awaiting

Working with local landowners, Wyoming Game and Fish recently placed GPS collars on ten adult moose in the Wilson area. The collars are programmed to automatically fall off the animals in July 2021. The animals were collared on private land near the intersections of highways 22 and 390 between Jackson and Wilson. It was part

Wyoming Game and Fish Warden Jon Stephens was called to investigate when a resident north of Jackson found a deposit of feathers at the doorstep. It happened earlier this winter. Stephens found a dead trumpeter swan carcass lying along the side of the house. The officer followed tracks left at the scene and determined the

University of Wyoming officials say the university’s net tuition revenue is lower than they had expected despite the institution’s strong enrollment. The Laramie Boomerang reports University of Wyoming Associate Vice President for Budgeting and Fiscal Planning David Jewell told the board of trustees last week that the university is awarding more aid and scholarships through

Jonathon Codee Brewer, 25, faces multiple charges after a confrontation with Pocatello Police. The incident happened near the intersection of Lewis and Garfield at around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday. According to police, officers attempted to stop Brewer and arrest him on outstanding warrants. They said Brewer attempted to run away, but police caught up to him

Legislation making sure Idaho public schools are available for voting during elections has been signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little. Little on Tuesday signed the legislation backers say is needed to make sure voters have someplace to vote and that lines aren’t overly long, leading to voter suppression. Those opposed to the legislation

Legislation to help state officials cap what are thought to be hundreds of artesian wells across southern Idaho has been signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little. Little last week signed the bill that could help irrigators and a federally protected snail. Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Gary Spackman says the change clarifying

Legislation requiring bounty hunters to wear badges and notify county sheriffs of their intentions before attempting to apprehend someone has been signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little. Little on Tuesday signed the legislation that for the first time creates laws in Idaho to regulate bounty hunting. Backers say the legislation is needed following

New research indicates that increasing hunting pressure on mountain lions to help a struggling mule deer population in western Wyoming may not be working as intended. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports research from Panthera suggests lion hunters tend to kill older cougars, which happen to be specialists at feeding on elk. However, the

Idaho drivers who ignore school bus stop signs are facing increased fines and the prospect of camera-equipped school buses to help police catch violators. Republican Gov. Brad Little last week signed into law the legislation that boosts the fine for a first-time offense from $100 to $200. Fines escalate from there to $600 for a

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is changing its baptism policy concerning children with parents who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, according to a press release by The Church. Children will now be able to be baptized at 8-years-old, instead of waiting until they are 18. They can be baptized

We’ll see sunshine this morning, though there is a chance for some afternoon showers and even some thunderstorms across the reigon. Cloudier conditions will prevail tomorrow with more showers, and this unsettled weather pattern will continue well into next week. Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly for the afternoon. Partly to mostly cloudy,

After conducting interviews with eight candidates Wednesday, the Idaho Judicial Council has nominated four finalists to replace Judge Greg Moeller in Rexburg. Moeller was sworn in as an Idaho Supreme Court Justice in January. The nominees include 7th District Magistrate Judges Steven Boyce and Michelle Radford Mallard, Idaho Falls attorney Kipp Manwaring, and Blackfoot attorney

H.S BASEBALL Game 1: Skyline – 11 Shelley – 1 (5 Inn.) Game 2: Skyline – 16 Shelley – 0 (5 Inn.) Pocatello – 2 Century – 1 Game 1:Preston – 2 Minico – 16 Game 2: Preston – 0Minico – 15 Snake River – 6South Fremont – 9 Challis-Mackay – 11Salmon – 0 GIRLS

Jamareon, or “J” as he’s sometimes called, is a natural athlete who enjoys whatever sport happens to be in season, particularly football and basketball. He likes to read and also enjoys listening to music and hanging out with his friends, like most teens his age do. Jamareon can be a bit quiet and thoughtful upon

The Bonneville County Republican Party will hold its Lincoln Day Banquet April 13 at the Melaleuca Corporate Headquarters building. It’s the latest meeting of the group, which split from the Region Seven Republican Central Committee three years ago. Featured speakers will include Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin and WallBuilders founder David Barton. The theme will be

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is working to help drivers better understand parking options in downtown with its new department: Downtown Park I.F. Downtown Development doesn’t manage on-street parking; that is up to the Idaho Falls Police Department. However, it does manage four off-street parking lots that are pay to park or free with

Idaho Power could be among the first energy company to go to completely clean in the U.S. By 2045, the company says it will phase out coal plants and begin generating energy from solar and wind sources. Idaho Power has already reduced its carbon emission by almost 50 percent since 2005. Today, they are nearly

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to about 15 controlled burns this week that got out of control. Some even threatened or harmed structures. “We’re averaging about four a day for past three to four days,” said Paul Radford, IFFD battalion chief. IFFD wants people to be more careful with their controlled burns. It

A local 9-year-old is turning to the community for help. Elizabeth Davis is an Idaho Falls ice skater and hopes to leave her mark as one of the first figure skaters in her area to make it to the Olympics. She is on her way to make that dream come true by being invited to

Most of us probably think that teenagers spend too much time playing video games, but there’s one game parents might encourage teens to play to help them learn how to drive. Driving a car is one of the most dangerous things teenagers will do and there are some driving conditions parents and teachers can’t prepare

The North Bannock County Fire District has held a contract with the City of Chubbuck for years, but that deal is expiring in October. With Chubbuck not renewing the deal and the City of Pocatello unable to reach an agreement with the district residents may soon be an unprotected one. Pocatello Fire Chief David Gates

At 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, you’d expect that Tiebreaker Elementary School would be full of kids. That’s where you’re wrong. “Our power went out,” said McClain, a student at Tiebreaker Elementary. “It’s like all the schools in the district, so we just got out of school early.” Bonneville School District 93 students, faculty and

Legislation lowering from 21 to 18 the age limit for carrying a concealed handgun within city limits in Idaho without a permit or training has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Little signed the law Tuesday backers say is needed to align gun laws in urban areas with rural areas where those 18

Legislation that will allow the interstate transport of hemp and a hemp-derived extract called CBD through Idaho – where it’s illegal – has been introduced. The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday introduced the bill that would allow the director of the Idaho State Police to issue permits for the interstate transport of hemp

If you run across a surprisingly good real estate rental in Jackson, be careful. That’s advice from the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office. The office has received several reports of fraudulent ads for rental properties in the Jackson area on Craig’s List. Officers said the ads were conspicuous because of the low rents that were

A few showers for tonight and Thursday evening as our unsettled flow continues. Expect rain showers and mostly cloudy skies for Friday and Saturday morning. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Winds 10-20 mph. Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers, mainly for the afternoon, Mostly cloudy, with a high into the

An unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate in Wyoming has been hired to lead a nonprofit. Democrat Gary Trauner will be executive director of Silicon Couloir, a Jackson nonprofit that fosters entrepreneurship. Trauner said at a meeting of the nonprofit Monday he’s an “entrepreneur at heart.” Trauner in 2018 ran against Republican U.S. Sen. John Barrasso.

A Maine police detective was fatally injured on Interstate 95 Wednesday when a wheel came loose from a logging truck and struck him as he was attending to a disabled vehicle, state officials said. Detective Benjamin Campbell, 31, was out of his vehicle Wednesday morning when two wheels separated from the truck, which was driving

Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation that supporters 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 relied on by farmers and cities. Little, a Republican, late last week signed into law the bill to give

Idaho state fire investigators say a teen girl who was badly injured in a home explosion told a guardian that she smelled gas the day before the explosion, but the adult disregarded the warning and instead blamed the smell on dirty laundry. Sixty-nine-year-old Jonathan Robinson Field Jr. was killed in the March 17 explosion that

Wyoming’s new governor plans no big changes to the state’s sage grouse conservation strategy even as U.S. officials take a new approach to protecting the birds. Republican Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday he will extend a public-comment period from April 8 to May 1 before he revises Wyoming’s strategy. Gordon took office in January. This

Recent figures suggest the Utah Highway Patrol is seeing early success under a new state law that dropped the blood alcohol limit from .08% to .05%, the lowest threshold in the nation. The Deseret News reported Tuesday Utah troopers say there were 134 alcohol-related crashes in January resulting in 59 injuries and one death, the

Authorities say they have charged four women with running a prostitution network in California, Nevada and Utah that netted tens of thousands of dollars a month. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Wednesday the women had a website that appeared to be a legitimate service but was not. The four are charged with pimping

Bonneville County is having an increasing amount of problems with the Hatch Pit, and it may come out of your pocket. The Hatch Pit is filling up faster than the county anticipated. They say it’s partially due to last year’s storms and the disposing of roofing material. The Hatch Pit is mostly used as a

As the April 15 income tax deadline approaches, the Idaho State Tax Commission is offering some tips to make filing taxes easier: 1. Take advantage of free tax helpSenior citizens and people with low to moderate incomes can get free help preparing their income tax returns at sites throughout Idaho. The free help is meant

Gov. Brad Little now has two pieces of legislation to consider that would dramatically toughen the requirements to get an initiative or referendum on the Idaho ballot. The Senate on Wednesday voted 20-15 to approve legislation softening requirements of another ballot initiative bill. Both bills have now passed both chambers. The first piece of legislation

UPDATE: Rocky Mountain Power reports electric service has been fully restored to Ammon area customers. The cause of the regional outage was a loss of transmission, but the root cause of the incident is still under investigation. UPDATE: 9:19 AM Rocky Mountain Power reports its Ammon and Ucon substations have been restored. Crews are working

A House committee wants a compromise Medicaid expansion bill with mandatory work requirements amended in the full House. The Health and Welfare Committee voted Wednesday to send to the House for amending the bill that has already passed the Senate. The legislation is an attempt to reach a compromise that can clear both chambers and

The city of Blackfoot has appointed long-time officer Scott Gay as the new Chief of Police. Gay will assume the position when Chief Kurt Asmus retires June 25. Gay was unanimously approved by the Blackfoot City Council Tuesday night. The department maintains 27 sworn officers and three full-time support staff. The department also maintains a

We’ll see more rain showers today, especially early this morning, and then again in the late afternoon and evening where scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will occur. Another shot of mositure moves in for Friday, but improved conditions are expected for the weekend. Wednesday: A chance for showers with mostly cloudy skies. Highs in

H.S BASEBALL Idaho Falls – 15 Rigby – 4 Shelley – 2 Skyline – 14 Bonneville – 15 Thunder Ridge – 4 Snake River – 2 Firth – 3 American Falls – 4 West Jefferson – 15 GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALL Game 1: Rigby – 12 Highland – 15 Game 2: Highland – 10 Rigby 2

Kelsey Wheeler of Blackfoot died from a heroin overdose one year ago. She dealt with addiction for years and never fully recovered. Her family donated $1,000 to the D.A.R.E. program on Tuesday as a tribute to their daughter and everyone who struggles with addiction. “If we can just save one life, one person, to not

The Pocatello Police Department will be training people, parent or not, the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, during Parents’ Night Out Tuesday. Hosted at Outer Limits Fun Zone in Pocatello, the department will be teaching people about active shooters and how to respond. Lt. Eric Anderson said that CRASE training is the

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, hundreds of emergency managers, health care providers and first responders will gather in the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello to discuss ways to prepare for disasters. The event, now in its fourth year, draws in people from all around the region and even some from as

Blackfoot Police is warning people of several counterfeit bills going around over the last week. The Federal Reserve Board issues $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes. All the notes, outside of the 1 and 2 dollar notes, have been updated within the last 10 years. Every note has their own watermarks to

Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in February. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 4.0% in January. The national rate is 3.8%. From January to February, most county unemployment rates followed their normal seasonal pattern and decreased. The largest decreases occurred in Lincoln, Hot Springs and

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies in the Ammon Division responded to a disturbance at a residence on the 2600 block of Salmon St. Sunday around 6 p.m. Deputies report the suspect, 22-year-old Oscar A. Ortega of Ammon, was in or around his vehicle threatening the reporting party that he would break into the residence if they

A Pocatello man faces possible felony charges after an incident Monday. Pocatello Police said Scott Henry Poppleton, 30, picked up a child from an elementary school without the permission of the parent or the school. Police said Poppleton was known to the student, but parents had removed his authority to pick up the student. He

Scattered showers tonight and Wednesday with a few thunderstorms mixed in. Another robust system moves in for the weekend with gusty winds and showers. Tonight: Showers likely with lows into the mid to upper 30’s. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Wednesday: A chance for showers with mostly cloudy skies. Highs in the low 50’s. Thunderstorms

The Senate has approved legislation adding work requirements to Idaho’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion law. The Senate voted 20-15 Tuesday to send to the House the legislation that’s similar to a House bill a Senate committee killed last week. The key difference is that the Senate version doesn’t kick people off Medicaid as the House bill

Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser erupted four times during March. The eruptions were recorded on the 4th, 11th, 17th, and 25th. USGS observers said the eruptions were similar in size to those that occurred earlier in the geyser’s current sequence, which began in March of 2018. In general, the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory reported that Utah Seismograph Stations

Bonneville County deputies caught a would-be motorcycle thief hiding in some water near the bottom of a canal bed early Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office said they were called to the 4600 block of McCowin Lane at around 4:15 a.m. A resident reported someone was attempting to steal a motorcycle from a building. Deputies located a

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam using counterfeit cashier’s checks. The checks come through priority mail with a check from VyStar Credit Union. If you have received one, do not cash it. According to a Facebook post from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Vystar is aware of the counterfeit checks

A Utah mother faces charges accusing her of drinking alcohol with teenagers and performing lap dances for them during a birthday party at her home. The Deseret News reports 40-year-old Rhianna Renae Nivens of Harrisville was charged Tuesday with four counts each of dealing in harmful materials to a minor, lewdness and contributing to the

A longtime teacher at a northern Idaho elementary school has been indicted on charges of sexual abuse of a child and lewd conduct with a minor. Ronald Stone, of Wallace, appeared in court in Kootenai County on Monday following his arrest last week. Judge James Stow set bond at $250,000 for the 61-year-old Hayden Meadows

Rocky Mountain Power customers could see a 12 cent break on their annual 2019 electricity bill. The company has proposed a 0.01% overall decrease on bills for its 82,000 Idaho customers. The adjustment is the result of recent changes in the cost of providing energy to customers, combined with adjustments from federal tax charges. The

An amended version of a bill to create a panel of lawmakers that will monitor how federal laws affect Idaho’s sovereignty is headed to the governor’s desk. The legislation easily passed the Idaho House on Tuesday in a 54-14 party-line vote, with only Democrats voting against. Under the bill, the panel will include 10 lawmakers,

A 13-year-old boy in Nevada did yard work and even traded in his Xbox to surprise his single mother with a car. “He was tired of seeing me cry,” Krystal Preston said. Krystal Preston lives as a single mom in Fernley with her three kids and three dogs. The family recently starting life over from

Idaho National Laboratory Director Dr. Mark Peters has been named Grand Marshal of the Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade. The theme for this year’s event will be “Empowering the Future.” The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for 100 spots in the parade. Entrants are encouraged to plan their entries with the

Wyoming’s snowpack heading into the spring thaw is 105% of median with the highest snowpack readings in the southeast part of the state. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the snowpack levels in Wyoming ranged from a high of 129% along the Lower North Platte Basin to a low of 80% in the Tongue

A Senate committee has approved a “trailer” bill on ballot initiatives softening requirements of another ballot initiative bill that has already cleared the Senate and House. The Senate State Affairs Committee Tuesday approved the legislation that, with the original bill, has become some of the most contentious this session. The bill gives signature collectors 270

Soda Springs Police are looking for a man in Utah in connection with the robbery of Ireland Bank on March 25. Police said Kevin Mondel Martinez is known to be in the Greater Salt Lake area. He is 37 years old, 6’1″ tall, approximately 205 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police provided two

The Utah Department of Public Safety says it arrested nearly 40 people under Utah’s new drunk driving law in its first month. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Monday 38 people were arrested in January under the state’s DUI law implemented that month. Authorities say the statute lowers the legal blood alcohol level for drivers to

An Idaho woman has been convicted of killing her romantic rival. The Lewiston Tribune reports a jury on Friday found Jessica Colpitts guilty of first-degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of Samantha Fignani, both of Orofino. Second District Judge Gregory FitzMaurice revoked bail for Colpitts, ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for July.

It’s not generally recommended that you throw axes in a room full of people, but that’s exactly what many in Pocatello will be doing once Heber Hatchets opens its doors. Of course, those who come to the “axe throwing” business will be tossing in caged in lanes, for their safety and the safety of those

The Town of Jackson has scheduled two public meetings to outline details of a new Draft Downtown Parking and Mobility Management Plan. The plan looks at ways to improve parking availability, reduce traffic congestion, and increased pedestrian and bicycle mobility in the Town Square and surrounding areas. Consultant Kimley Horn’s plan focuses on the summer

April 1st is a day known for pranks and good fun, but it’s also the start of an awareness month on a matter that is simply no joke. April has been Child Abuse Prevention month for many years. Traditionally April is the month of the child, in the association of education for young children. The

Riverview Elementary School will not hold classes Tuesday, April 2nd due to a power outage. All other schools in the Shelley School District will hold classes as normal.

Idaho Falls firefighters were called to a field fire that got out of control, just north of Sage Lakes Golf Course on East Parri Drive at around 8 p.m. Monday. The fire began as a controlled burn, but winds shifted its direction towards structures, catching one on fire, including an RV and a few small

A storm system is moving in, with scattered snow, rain, and thunderstorms for the next couple of days. Well see rain showers spreading up from the north throughout the day today, beginning this morning in Pocatello, and into the afternoon for Idaho Falls and Rexburg. More chances of rain/thunderstorms move in Wednesday through Saturday. Tuesday:

Clothing store moves to new location with new owners – still part of the family With mom and pop stores going out of business left and right, there’s one in Idaho Falls that’s bucking the trend. Ferrell’s is still going strong, but it’s starting a new chapter at a new location. There was a ribbon

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck announced plans to move to a new location during an announcement Monday morning. The library plans to construct a larger, nearly 32,000 square foot , facility on the corner of East Chubbuck and Burley, next to the new Chubbuck City Hall. That is if the $11.645 million bond to

The Pocatello Fire Department was responding to a call for an elevator rescue at the Center 151 building when crews noticed “light smoke” throughout the building’s second floor, around 10 a.m. Monday. The origin of the smoke was unknown at the time so the crews began a partial evacuation of the building “just for purposes

Benjamin J. Savage is being held on a $1 million bond at the Custer County Jail after being charged with the murder of Charles McBride.

A storm system is moving in, with scattered snow, rain and thunderstorms for the next couple of days. The bulk of the moisture with this storm will move in Tuesday afternoon, where we’ll see rain for the valleys and snow for the higher elevations. More chances of rain/thunderstorms move in Wednesday through Saturday. Tonight: A

Utah is now rolling out a partial Medicaid expansion, but health care advocates say they’re worried the scaled-back version of a voter-approved law will leave thousands of people behind. Stacy Stanford with the Utah Health Policy Project said Monday while they’re glad the expansion will cover up to 90,000 more people, she’s worried about the