Month: May 2019

“We stopped and looked at the carousel and my wife said we have to fix it,” said resident who helped restore the carousel, Alva Graydon Burton. In 1976, the Teton Dam burst, damaging the carousel which had been purchased about 20 years prior by citizens for $5,500 dollars. Alva Graydon Burton’s late wife Patricia Burton,

When summer is right around the corner, many end-of-the-school-year parties and activities are thrown for students. But teachers and staff need some fun, too! To celebrate making it to the end of the school year, Bonneville School District 93 hosted its annual End-of-the-Year Employee BBQ at Thunder Ridge High School on Friday. This appreciation lunch

Students at Falls Valley Elementary School in Bonneville School District 93 had a bit of fun with the Idaho Falls Fire Department Friday. Kids were hosed down and drenched thanks to the Idaho Falls firefighters. No one was left dry because if the fire engine’s giant water hose. The fire department brought a firetruck to

Idaho Falls School District 91 may be getting more police presence at schools in fall 2019. A staffing shortage with the Idaho Falls Police Department in 2018 meant Idaho Falls School District 91 could not continue with the D.A.R.E. program in its schools. “At that time, we made the decision to pull our officers out

Vandalism of three cars on the Idaho State University campus is being investigated as a hate crime. Police and ISU administrators are taking swift action to make sure that students and community members know that this type of violence will not be tolerated. The vandalism took place at the parking lot of a student housing

Idaho Falls-based Hospice of Eastern Idaho (HEI) has been named the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2019 Customer Experience Award. The hospice was recognized for the customer experience for senior health care services. “Quality care and services is always the goal for our team,” said Executive Director Celeste Eld. It is so affirming when families

Youth representing eight different eastern Idaho 4-H clubs will select yearling wild horses next Wednesday, June 5, at the Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds in Blackfoot. The youth will begin training their selected horses in leading, loading in a horse trailer, and picking up their feet. They will then offer the horses for adoption during the Eastern

An area of low pressure to our south will continue to push in moisture into the region for this weekend. Expect warming temps, afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Saturday: A 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms, highs into the mid 70’s. Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation

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The University of Idaho has been awarded a $274,167 grant through the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant program. The council awarded a $274,167 grant for research and development in optimizing laser metal deposition additive manufacturing techniques. The university will partner with Blackfoot based Premier Technology, Inc. According to the Idaho Department of Commerce, the

The city of Rigby is dealing with a serious marmot invasion and is asking the community for help. A couple of weeks ago, the Rigby Police Department tried to minimize the problem. They’ve caught 64 marmots already but say it didn’t make a dent in the population. They would like to ensure the community that

Community members gathered for a celebration of the opening for the Broadway and Broadway Plaza. The ceremony launched with turning on the new water fountain. It’s been a long time coming and the downtown development team is excited to finally welcome the public to check out the plaza. They believe this is the catalyst for

It’s finally starting to look nice outside, and a lot of us may be taking advantage of this nice weather. While it’s important to have fun, it’s more important to remember to be safe. According to the Boating Safety Code, there are 5 rules you need to consider while out on the water: Making sure

A new report from the National Park Service says Idaho’s five national parks brought in nearly 750,000 visitors last year. Boise State Public Radio reports the visitors to City of Rocks, Craters of the Moon, Hagerman Fossil Beds, the Minidoka Historic Site and the Nez Perce National Historical Park spent most of their money on

A conservation group is offering a $7,500 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the death of a gray wolf in northeastern Washington state. Conservation Northwest says the female wolf was illegally killed last weekend off Highway 20 near the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, near the territory of the Dirty Shirt

By the time lunchtime rolled around, Quinten Salt only had one vial of mosquito larvae in his pocket. That was a lower number than usual – but not surprising considering recent weather conditions. The wetter- and colder-than-usual spring has made it difficult for local mosquito abatement districts to collect and test larvae ahead of peak

UPDATE: 5-31 8:15 a.m. Garth Brooks promoters say tickets to the performer’s second Boise show this summer will go on sale through Ticketmaster Friday morning. Buyers may enter the “waiting room” beginning at 9 a.m. ___ Original Story: Country music legend Garth Brooks announced Thursday morning that he will perform a second show in Boise

You’ll be able to meet more than 80 animals at Zoo Idaho for free on Saturday, June 1. Admission to the zoo will be free thanks to Connections Credit Union. “Connections Credit Union’s sponsorship of a free day is a great way for the community to get to know their zoo,” said Peter Pruett, Zoo

Shae James Rolfe of Blackfoot was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a minimum of 2 years in the state penitentiary this week. Rolfe appeared before Seventh District Judge Dane Watkins, Jr. in Bingham County on charges of sexual battery and sexual exploitation of a child by possession of materials obtained over the internet.

You can now apply for the Ammon Has Talent competition. The annual competition is held at Ammon Days on August 3 and this year is tentatively scheduled from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at McCowin Park. The first place prize is $200, second place $100 and third place $50. The deadline to apply is July

Oregon is awash in pot, glutted with so much legal weed that if growing were to stop today, it could take more than six years by one estimate to smoke or eat it all. Now, five years after the state legalized recreational marijuana, it is looking to curb production. Lawmakers are moving to give the

A month of military exercises are now underway for the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. More than 500 eastern Idaho soldiers are participating in the brigade’s 29-day rotation. That includes about 400 soldiers from the 1-148th Field Artillery Regiment. The regiment has headquarters and headquarters battery

An easy and free way for youth to get to and from some of the Gate City’s most popular summer attractions starts June 3. On Monday, individuals ages 18 and younger can get a free Summer Youth Pass from Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT). With the pass, youth riders are able to start their trip to

A study indicates that land management agencies are underutilizing prescribed burns to reduce wildfire threats in the western U.S. The Lewiston Tribune reported Friday the University of Idaho study shows that the use of prescribed burns has decreased over the last two decades in the West while it has ramped up in southeastern states. Professor

Warming temperatures with scattered and isolated thunderstorms. Today: Partly cloudy with highs into the lower 70’s. A 30% chance of thunderstorms into the evening hours, especially in the high-country. Saturday: A 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms, highs into the mid 70’s. Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance

Inkom Elementary School second grader Felicity Shaw took home second place in her age group of the American Chemical Society’s nationwide competition. Felicity’s illustrated poem was entered in the 2019 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair’s Illustrated Poem Contest. Her’s was one of 34 local ACS selections submitted to the nationwide competition. “It’s so cool,” said Felicity.

New wildland firefighters are training to join the ranks. Students from The Basic Fire School at the College of Eastern Idaho teamed up with the Bureau of Land Management for a wildfire simulation. Boots hit the ground Thursday as new recruits trained to dig firelines, a wildland fire technique that suppresses fires by creating a

Bybee Construction will begin work Thursday to install a new water line along 65th South in Bonneville County. This area is in the foothills east of Ammon. The contractor says the work will be closed to thru-traffic between Redside Drive and Sagewood Drive while the job is underway. People using this route should find another

UPDATE: 2:10 p.m. Fugitive suspect Michael Anthony Krayenvenger is in custody. He was captured near the intersection of Lewis and 20th shortly after 2 p.m. ___ UPDATE 1:45 p.m. Based upon discussions with law enforcement, all schools currently placed in reverse-evacuation will dismiss at the regularly scheduled times. Law enforcement has determined the suspect in

Time to dress up as your favorite superhero for a good cause. The Shannon Wilker Foundation is teaming up with the Idaho State Police for the second annual Crusade Against Cancer. KIDK Eyewitness News 3 anchor Todd Kunz talked with the founder, Shane Wilker. He lost his wife to breast cancer in July 2011. He

Warming temperatures with scattered and isolated thunderstorms. Friday: Partly cloudy with highs into the lower 70’s. A 30% chance of thunderstorms into the evening hours, especially in the high-country. Saturday: A 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms, highs into the mid 70’s. Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance

A bear suspected of biting a Colorado hiker has been tracked and killed by wildlife officials. The Aspen Times reports Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials followed the bear’s trail in the morning and killed it on Highway 82 shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday. A woman and her husband say they saw the bear Monday walking

Utah police say they have confirmed a body found after a five-day search is that of a 5-year-old girl taken from her home and killed by her uncle. Logan Police said Thursday Elizabeth “Lizzy” Shelley’s remains were found in a heavily wooded area less than a block from her home. Police have said the girl’s

The City of Ammon Swimming Pool opens for the season on June 1. Open swim hours at the pool are as follows: Monday – Friday 1:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. 2:40 – 4:10 p.m. 4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. 6:55 p.m. – 8:25 p.m. (except Tuesdays) 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (ages 12+ only) Saturday

Students and staff at Sandcreek Middle School came back from Memorial Day to a new piece of artwork in their commons area. Before the weekend, the area was white and plain. Talia Wilding, who attends the school, felt like it needed a pop of color. She asked her artist mom Elise Wilding if she would

U.S. senators from Idaho and Oregon have introduced legislation to create an endowment to replace lost revenue to rural counties due to declines in timber cutting on federal lands. Republicans Jim Risch and Mike Crapo of Idaho and Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon on Thursday gathered at the Idaho Statehouse to tout the Forest Management

The Idaho Falls School Board has selected Hillary Radcliffe to fill the unexpired term of Deidre Warden on the panel. Radcliffe grew up in Idaho Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. “I believe that education is the key to success on an individual as well as a community level, and

One man was hospitalized after a one-vehicle crash on Taylor Mountain Road at South Ammon Road at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said a white Jeep Cherokee rolled approximately 70 feet down an embankment. The man, described as being in his late 50’s, was found inside the Jeep and treated at

Road construction will begin Monday on a section of US 20 from the Ashton Hill to Dumpground Road. During construction, traffic will be merged to the northbound lane and northbound passing lane as construction begins on the southbound lane. That section of road was built in the 1950’s and has now reached the end of

Driving to Bear World just got a lot easier. Bear World Road, a project that has been in the works for over six years, was opened Thursday. Drivers can now take the Thornton exit and then get on the frontage road that takes them directly to Bear World. Before, drivers going to Bear World had

U.S. 20 through the Wind River Canyon in central Wyoming is partially open after a large rock fell on the roadway between Shoshoni and Thermopolis. The rock that fell just east of the Boysen State Park headquarters caused the Wyoming Department of Transportation to close the highway Wednesday night, but crews were able to reopen

The University of Wyoming is planning a $10 million expansion to its law school that coincides with the college’s centennial celebration next year. The Laramie Boomerang reported Thursday the renovation to the College of Law is expected to be completed in December 2020, but the university expects most of the project to be done in

Police say a brother and sister who shared an apartment in southern Utah have been found dead along with a pet dog in an apparent murder-suicide. The Spectrum newspaper reported Wednesday the bodies of 67-year-old Shandra Lee Brownstein and 68-year-old Stanley Thomas McCausland were found in their St. George apartment on May 9. Brownstein’s dog

As classwork began to run down for the summer, local police spent some time interacting with school children. In Idaho Falls, as part of the “Blue in the School” program, officers hosted a car show for students at Temple View Elementary School. The show featured their Regional Bomb Squad “Bear Cat”, the IPFD SWAT vehicle,

An introductory camp begins next week for girls interested in learning the sport of lacrosse. It begins on Monday, June 3 and will go two days a week for three weeks. It is for girls third grade through ninth grade. The camp is free and equipment will be provided. Those who wish to take part

About 300 people were on hand Wednesday as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a first group of 14 wild horses into the Hardtrigger Herd Management Area. The entire area was burned by the 279,144-acre Soda Fire in 2015. At that time, BLM gathered the wild horses and has been caring for them at

Authorities say the body of a man who drowned while trying to save three children after their canoe capsized has been recovered near Riggins. The Lewiston Tribune reports 34-year-old Keawe Pestana of Boise dove into the Salmon River on April 26 to try to rescue the three children, who fell into the water after their

Idahoans needing to renew their driver’s license, identification card or vehicle license plate can now “skip the line by going online” through a new website: Drive Idaho. Here is a complete list of online services: Renew their driver’s license or ID Purchase a replacement driver’s license or ID Check the status of their driving privileges

Ammon is working to start its first service club for the city. It is hoping to start a branch of the National Exchange Club. The national organization has 18 clubs in Idaho and Montana. “If you want to be involved with our four pillars family, child abuse prevention, veterans’ affairs and just service in the

Yellowstone National Park officials say a concession employee was injured by a cow elk in the developed part of Mammoth Hot Springs. The Billings Gazette reports the worker was hurt Wednesday morning and was hospitalized. Details about the interaction and the extent of her injuries haven’t been released. Yellowstone biologists and rangers hazed the elk

Zoo Idaho has released a proposed 20-year master plan. The document is build on a long-term vision built on the zoo’s mission of “preserving intermountain west wildlife and habitat through conservation and education.” “The master plan is a living document that will guide present and future development within Zoo Idaho,” said Zoo Superintendent Peter Pruett.

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are monitoring a black bear spotted in southeast Boise Wednesday. The Fish and Game Department said it received numerous reports of bear sightings in the area between Micron and the New York Canal. The bear, believed to be a 2-year-old black bear, was last reported wandering in a natural

We’ll see mostly dry conditions throughout the day Thursday, as high pressure builds over the Canadian border. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms today, but most of us will stay dry. More widespread showers and thunderstorms return for Friday and this weekend. Thursday: Mostly sunny with highs into the upper 60’s and lower

62-year-old Mary Jo Lucero has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair, but that doesn’t stop her from getting everywhere she needs to go. Although she can’t drive, she always where she needs to be thanks to Pocatello Regional Transit, a service she’s been utilizing for decades. “I was the first one to ever

Grand Teton National Park, Teton County Search and Rescue and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort coordinated a successful rescue of a backcountry skier Wednesday. At approximately 10:45 a.m., Teton County Dispatch received an emergency call regarding an individual who was injured after a substantial fall on the west side of Cody Peak, south of the Jackson

The Latest on a Utah man charged with killing his 5-year-old niece: 5:10 p.m. Police say they have found a body believed to be a 5-year-old Utah girl taken from her home and killed by her uncle five days ago. Logan Police Chief Gary Jensen said Wednesday that the body believed to be Elizabeth “Lizzy”

UPDATE 5/29/19: The Idaho Falls Zoo has named its new baby camel Khan. ___ The Idaho Falls Zoo has a new baby Bactrian Camel. He was born Saturday, May 18 to mother Zasu and father Goby, and he is their third child. Bactrian camels are native to Mongolia. The calf has not yet been named

A solid majority of teachers and staff in a Wyoming school district say they support allowing employees to carry concealed guns for security purposes. The Gillette News-Record reports 58 percent of 533 employees polled by the Campbell County school district say they support arming district employees. Twenty-one percent are opposed and 20 percent say they

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports a son stabbed his father with a pitchfork Wednesday morning. Deputies responded to a residence in Shelley around 3:05 a.m. It was reported 68-year-old Delbert Rawson had been stabbed with a pitchfork by his son 35-year-old Jonathan Rawson of Shelley. Both Delbert and Jonathan were transported to the hospital.

An investigation by Idaho officials into a Texas-based oil company’s production reporting from nine natural gas and oil wells in southwestern Idaho has found what state officials describe as reasonable variances. Idaho Department of Lands investigator Dave Schwarz told the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission at a meeting on Wednesday an error in a

Jackson Hole High School Building and Construction students have finished building a storage shed for a victim of last summer’s Roosevelt Fire. Last fall, Sublette County resident Brad Eves suggested a partnership. He told teacher Todd Taylor he would lead fundraising efforts to purchase construction materials, if the students would build the shed for a

A formal Thursday groundbreaking ceremony for the Black Canyon Middle School has been canceled. Bonneville School District officials said the action was taken because of weather conditions on the ground. A new date was not announced.

The Idaho Supreme Court says there is no cap on how much money juries can award to whistleblowers who sue their employers. The Idaho Statesman reports in the unanimous May 24 ruling, the high court said Idaho’s whistleblower law trumps the state’s tort claim statute. Idaho’s tort claim law limits the amount of money that

The University of Idaho men’s basketball coach has been placed on administrative leave following a consultant’s report that college officials say found potential NCAA violations. University athletics department spokesman Mike Walsh told reporters Tuesday Don Verlin was placed on 10 days of administrative leave last week. Walsh says Verlin’s leave could be extended, shortened or

UPDATE 5-29 8:05 a.m. Idaho State Police investigators said Leatha Neilson, 71, of Shelley, was driving south in the northbound lane of Interstate 15 at milepost 114 in Idaho Falls at 7:09 p.m. She was driving a 2015 Honda Civic. Christopher Berry, 27, of Teton, was northbound in a 2016 Jeep Patriot. Berry swerved to

We’ll see mostly dry conditions for the next couple of days, as high pressure builds over the Canadian border. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms today, but most of us will stay dry. More widespread showers and thunderstorms return for Friday and this weekend. Wednesday: Mostly sunny with highs into the upper 60’s

The National Weather Service in Pocatello, confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Blackfoot Sunday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms were reported on Sunday afternoon in Eastern Idaho, triggering thunderstorm warnings. According to the National Weather Service damage survey, a Tornado occurred approximately 2 miles south of Riverside. The Weather Service says, “The Tornadic signature first appeared

Pocatello first responders are preparing for seasonal emergencies as more and more people begin to enjoy warmer weather. From car and ATV accidents to dehydration and wildfires, first responders need to be ready for anything. The summer months are just around the corner. More people are getting outside to enjoy warmer weather. However, more outdoor

In an unprecedented move, Portneuf Medical Center and Mountain View Hospital have entered an agreement with Bingham Memorial and Skyline Surgery Center that will allow all three hospitals to utilize the surgical center. Bingham and Skyline have a previous relationship, working as partners for the past six years, but the new joint venture, finalized just

If you’d like to take a nostalgic walk through the best part of your childhood, have we got a deal for you. Ron Campbell has a showing at the Willowtree Gallery in Idaho Falls. It’s going on right now. He was a cartoonist for 50 years, and he worked on shows like the Jetsons, the

“I’ve wanted to join the Army since I was a tiny little guy, so it honestly means a lot to me,” said Christian Soles, a soldier being deployed. “I get to go out there and help represent the United States in a way not a lot of people get to.” The Charlie Company of the

We’ll see mostly dry conditions for the next couple of days, as high pressure builds over the Canadian border. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms in our local mountains. More widespread showers and thunderstorms return for Friday and this weekend. Tonight: A Few thunderstorms, breezy, with lows into the lower 40’s. Chance of

Idaho and Oregon have completed key elements in a process that will allow an Idaho utility to renew its license for a major hydroelectric project on the Snake River on the Idaho-Oregon border. Idaho Power in an announcement Tuesday says the two states approved the company’s water quality certifications for the Hells Canyon Complex on

Marvin Lewis has found a new job. The Idaho State hall of famer is heading back to campus to join Arizona State coach Herm Edwards’ staff as special advisor. The school announced his hiring on Tuesday. Lewis spent 16 seasons coaching the Cincinnati Bengals. His 131 wins are the most ever in franchise history. Lewis

A Wyoming coroner’s office continues to investigate the death of a man whose body was found on a rooftop. Natrona County coroner’s officials on Tuesday identified the man as 46-year-old Travis Lee Cureton. K2 Radio reports Cureton’s body was found Friday on the roof of some businesses in east Casper. Casper police say they don’t

A federal judge will hear arguments next week on whether to dismiss a lawsuit over Idaho’s laws restricting who can provide abortions. Planned Parenthood of the Greater Northwest and Hawaiian Islands filed the lawsuit late last year, contending that Idaho’s laws barring nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives and other advanced practice clinicians from

The Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT) has now mobilized to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. The team is participating in its largest deployment since 2015 to participate in a large-scale exercise. The CBCT is comprised of more than 3,000 soldiers including 1,800 from 137 Idaho communities and

A federal jury sitting in Pocatello returned guilty verdicts against Lex Bennett Goodwin, 34, on five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, transportation of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Goodwin was also convicted of a sentencing enhancement for committing the crimes while he was already required to register as a sex offender.

Benton Street Bridge repairs start Wednesday, and your commute may be impacted. The next phase of the restoration project will see vehicle traffic limited to one lane of travel in each direction across the structure. Meanwhile, pedestrian traffic will be limited to one sidewalk. Workers are in the process of rehabilitating the substructure of the

The prison population in Utah is growing despite reform efforts in recent years aimed at curbing the number of inmates. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday the state averaged 6,781 prison inmates each day last month, about 300 more than it had a year earlier. Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director Mike Haddon told lawmakers

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game won’t recognize as a state record a trophy bighorn sheep killed by a Nez Perce Tribe member the agency says was taken outside its hunting regulations. But the Boone and Crockett Club not only recognizes the Rocky Mountain bighorn killed by Gary Sublett in 2016, it has invited

A federal report shows Yellowstone National Park brought about $647 million to the area’s economy last year. The report from the National Park Service indicates the 4.1 million visitors to the park in 2018 spent nearly $513 million in neighboring communities, supporting nearly 7,100 jobs in the area. According to the report, Devils Tower National

A vigil is planned for an Idaho teenager killed in a car accident that may have been the result of the driver becoming distracted by fireworks that ignited in the vehicle. News outlets reported Sunday the candlelight vigil scheduled for Tuesday at Wallace Junior-Senior High School will commemorate 18-year-old Colten Holzheu of Pinehurst. Idaho State

An Ogden, Utah trucker was hospitalized after his 2017 Freightliner semi-truck hauling a single trailer left the road south of Malad. Idaho State Police say Scott Johansen, 49, was northbound at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when he drove off the left shoulder of Interstate 15 at milepost 4 and overturned. Johansen was taken to Oneida

We’ll see a few more storms for today as an area of low pressure over Utah moves to the east. We expect a break in the wet pattern for Wednesday and Thursday, before more showers move in for the weekend. Tuesday: A chance of afternoon and evening storms. Sunshine and warmer temperatures. Highs in the

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the men and women who have fallen fighting for our country. “When I was a youngster, it meant food and fun, now it means the loss of friends,” said veteran Phillip Fitzsimons. For Fitzsimons and his family, coming out to the Field of Honor flag display

As is the case each year, the last Monday in May is an event-filled day of remembrance and, in some cases, celebration and fun. Around 11 a.m. Monday morning, Pocatellan’s had the opportunity to visit the historic Brady Chapel which opens to the public each Memorial Day. “As soon as people see that door open,

A small private plane flipped in a crash landing at Yellowstone Regional Airport. A student pilot and an instructor on the plane escaped unharmed. The Cody Enterprise reports the crash landing halted runway operations for about two hours on Saturday. Bob Hooper, the airport’s general manager, says winds affected the Piper Cub as it was

A few more storms for Tuesday as an area of low pressure over Utah, moves to the east. We expect a break in the wet pattern for Wednesday, before another Pacific low moves in for Thursday and Friday Overnight: Chance of showers, partly to mostly cloudy. Tuesday: A slight chance of afternoon and evening storms.

Every Monday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day will be a free fishing event at Becker Pond. Becker Pond is located at Ryder Park in Idaho Falls across from Teton Toyota on Sunnyside. No fishing license is required from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday nights to those who register with Fish and

Planet Arts classes are held every Wednesday throughout the summer at the Willard Arts Center. From noon to 1 p.m., kids five to nine years old can learn about an art technique and work on a project for only $3. Planet Arts classes do not need to be taken as a series. This year’s projects

One local man is reunited with his son after walking 1,600 miles to see him. The common phrase; “to walk a mile in their shoes” means to gain the perspective of another individual, but to walk 1,600 miles may give you the perspective of the country. This is what one man discovered after traveling a

Twelve farm workers and ten others were treated at the West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell and decontaminated by a hazmat team on Sunday night. KTVB-TV reports the Caldwell Fire Department said the workers were exposed to an unknown substance at a field near Wilder in Eastern Idaho and all began to experience flu-like symptoms.

Area storms made quite the show Sunday afternoon spurring up funnel clouds and different cloud formations. Sandi Edgemon captured video a funnel cloud while hiking in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. Jay Jensen also caught the funnel cloud farther away. The funnel cloud never did hit the ground but made a good show.

The man killed after a vehicle hit him in the middle of the street in Twin Falls, Saturday evening, has been identified. Idaho News reports 56-year-old Frankie Godwin of Twin Falls is identified as the man killed in the accident. According to the press release, the driver of the vehicle was heading southbound on Shoshone

Below are the 2019 Memorial Day events going on in eastern Idaho. Although the list is long, it is not complete. If you have information on an event that is not listed, email natalie.nix@localnews8.com, and we will update this page as soon as possible. ST. ANTHONY FRIDAY, MAY 24 Annual Free Fisherman’s Breakfast – 6

More storms are expected to move in today, though these storms will lack the severe quality we saw yesterday. These showers and t-storms will move out this evening and give way to clearer skies and sunshine for the next few days. However, more active weather is expected into next weekend. Monday: Showers and thunderstorms with

More chances for storms/rain through Memorial Day Monday. 50% tonight and 80% tomorrow. Temps are reaching the upper 50’s in the SRP, some 60’s, but 10 degrees below normal (69). Chilly nights (40’s) with breezes 5-15mph, heavier in storms. Some severe Thunderstorm activity is possible into Monday afternoon, with cloud-to-ground lightning, heavy downpours, 1/2 inch

Wyoming Army National Guard soldiers deploy this week for a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Community members are invited to attend a ceremony for the 297th Infantry Regiment on Tuesday afternoon at Star Valley High School in Afton. National Guard officials say this is the first time the Wyoming infantry unit is deploying since organizing in

Have you seen these two people? They stole cash from a vending machine in West Yellowstone. West Yellowstone Police would like anyone with tips or know who they are to call dispatch at (406) 646-7600. Reference incident number 121. They also encourage any businesses with a vending machine to check if it has been tampered