Month: June 2019

Most people don’t think twice about the rocks at the park, but almost 10,000 people in the Pocatello and Chubbuck area do. The Pocatello and Chubbuck Rocks #pocatellochubbuckrocks Facebook group was formed in 2016, and since then, it has grown to 9,332 members. The members of the group paint small rocks with pictures or sayings

A slight chance of thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening hours on Monday, with more thunderstorms for Wednesday and a few mountain storms on Thursday. Monday – Partly sunny with highs into the mid to upper 80’s. A few thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Tuesday – Sunny with highs into the lower to mid

#UPDATE Jun 30, 19, 2:52 pm: Bertonia “Toni” Anne McFadden has been located safely in Boise. The Mountain Home Police Dept, Boise Police Dept., and Idaho State Police thank the public for all the assistance. ————— ORIGINAL: A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for a 16-year-old girl from Mountain Home, Idaho. Idaho State Police

UPDATE 6/30/19 1:30 p.m.: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Wulf has been found safe. — Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man in Bonneville County. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Brian Paul Wulf, 59, of Bonneville County. Wulf’s neighbors said they last saw him leave

Three people have been hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash in Lemhi County on Saturday afternoon. Idaho State Police said the crash happened around 3 p.m. on the southbound lanes on US93 near milepost 265.5, just northeast of Ellis. Nickolas P. Aguirre, 49, of Mackay, was headed north on US93 when he crossed over the center

Shoshone Bannock Tribe competitors went head to head last night at the Ranch Rodeo in Blackfoot. The Indian Relay race was the final event of the evening, closing day 1 of the rodeo. Indian relay racing has become a staple of this Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo and many others. However, what makes this event unlike anything

Sunny weather for Sunday morning, with some showers forming over the mountains in the afternoon. A chance for scattered night-time showers throughout the region into early Monday morning. For the approaching work week, we’ll see warm temps and a low risk of thunderstorms. Sunday – A slight chance of thunderstorms with highs near 80. Monday

UPDATE 6/29/19 6:05 p.m.: Idaho State Police said that this was a motor assist. All lanes are back open. — The left lane of Interstate 15 near Fort Hall is blocked. Idaho State Police said that officers are investigating a crash on I-15 at milepost 84, just north of Fort Hall. More information will be

Several people are in hospitals after a two-vehicle crash near Massacre Rocks State Park on Saturday morning. The Power County Sheriff’s Office said that Richard M. Laroche, 77, of Missouri, was reportedly stopped in a westbound lane of I-86 milepost 28 around 9 a.m. His car was then rear-ended by Lori M. Pelow, 33, of

Thousands of people took in Idaho Falls Pride at the Greenbelt River Walk in Idaho Falls on Saturday afternoon. This is the seventh year Idaho Falls held a Pride parade. Organizers said every year, the participation has grown. It took a year of planning to bring people together to celebrate pride, diversity and equality. Organizers

Idaho State Police is teaming up with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office to combat a growing DUI trend. They held a joint press conference at ISP’s District 5 office in Pocatello on Friday. Lt. Mike Winans is going on his 22 years in law enforcement. During that time, he’s come across thousands of DUI crashes,

The Bannock County Commissioners say some property assessments sent out this week may be incorrect. They are encouraging those who have seen a 50 percent or higher increase in their assessment to file an appeal. The Assessor’s office said the issue stems from new computer software. It also caused the assessment to be sent out

The summer season brings home and garden shows to the area. These expos attract out-of-town sales companies. The Better Business Bureau wants to remind people to do their homework before going into a sale. The Better Business Bureau says that attendees should familiarize themselves with the layout of the show and what vendors will be

Hundreds and hundreds of balloons covered the floor of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Idaho Falls on Friday afternoon. Dozens of people came to help prepare balloon backpacks for Saturday’s Idaho Falls Pride parade. “We make the crazy balloon backpacks that you see walking down the Pride parade,” said Arynn Hawkins, the marketing director of

Custer County officials are searching Redfish Lake for a possible missing man. At 10:52 a.m. Friday, deputies were called to the lake, where bystanders were performing CPR on a four-year-old female. An overturned kayak was found nearby in the water, with a pair of men’s boots on the bank. Deputies called the Bingham County Swift

Quiet, sunny weather for Saturday with warm temps and light winds. A little moisture rolls into the region on Sunday with a slight chance of thunderstorms. For the approaching work week, we’ll see warm temps and a low risk of thunderstorms. Saturday – Mostly sunny with highs into the upper 70’s. Sunday – A slight

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says a salmon and steelhead recovery workgroup he formed should focus on achievable goals that can bolster the state’s struggling fish populations. Little on Friday also told the nearly two dozen panel members comprised of environmentalists, ranchers, recreationist, power companies, and state officials at their first meeting that the workgroup will

HK Contractors will begin work on a water line replacement project on 1st Street from Lomax to the Idaho Canal Monday, July 8. There will be complete closures on 1st Street from St. Clair Road to Chattham Drive to enable replacement of the water line. The project also includes complete storm drain improvements and reconstruction

Grand Teton National Park is warning boaters to expect some dangerous conditions along the Snake River. Shifting channels and numerous logjams have created difficult and unpredictable conditions, especially on some side channels on the Snake River between Pacific Creek and Deadman’s Bar Landing. Conditions are especially bad directly downstream of Spread Creek. Officials say boaters

There is good news for Interstate 15 commuters. The Idaho Transportation Department said all northbound and southbound lanes of the Interstate 15-Interstate 86 junction, north of Pocatello to the Fort Hall boundary will open to traffic on Tuesday, July 2. The Fort Hall boundary project was completed earlier than expected. Western Construction has finished the

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is now working with Snow King Mountain Resort to modify an on-mountain improvement project at Snow King Mountain Resort in Jackson. The Forest Service has now completed two reports, one summarizing public comments and concerns received during the initial scoping period of the project. Those comments helped identify issues contained in

The Ashton-Island Park Ranger District is taking steps to help protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Common Loon. The district is closing several lakes through July 15 to protect the loon’s nesting period. It began May 1. Forest officials said human disturbance has an impact on the loon’s ability to nest. “We definitely considered the recreational

Evanston, Wyoming native Robert Wallace has been unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, and Parks. Wallace has about 45 years of experience, as a head of congressional affairs for the National Park Service, Capitol Hill and the private sector. “Rob Wallace brings extensive public and

Our warm southwest flow continues with hot daytime highs, gusty winds and mild overnight lows. Central Idaho will look for mostly cloudy skies Some cooler air will move back in for Saturday, with highs back into the mid 70’s. The Snake River Plain will be getting highs into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Thunderstorms

After months of uncertainty, The Bonneville School District 93 board of trustees voted to run a bond for the August election. The board voted 5-0 in favor of the bond at a special meeting Wednesday night. The district is asking for $42,700,000 for the August bond. It will pay for building a new elementary school.

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Idaho State Police attempted to stop a 2002 Chrysler 300 for speeding at 75 miles per hour in a 55-mile per hour zone on US Highway 91 in Bingham County. The car drove off at a high rate of speed. The pursuit ended a short time later on Sheepskin Road

According to mentalhealth.gov , in 2014, 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental health issue. 1 in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. “Our best understanding is that mental health is impacted by what they call a triple factor vulnerability, that includes biological, genetic

Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash around 3:43 Thursday afternoon on US30 at milepost 366, about four miles west of Lava Hot Springs. 77-year-old Lucretia Thomas was driving west on US30 at milepost 366 in a 2011 Dodge Dakota pickup truck. The truck went off the right shoulder, overcorrected and lost control. The Dodge

The Fourth of July is a week from today and fireworks stands are busy. Pocatello first responders are urging residents to use safe fireworks practices. Emergency medical centers are often flooded with burn patients from unsafe use of fireworks. “Sparklers that are relatively benign burn at incredibly high temperatures, and you think a kid, they

What was previously St. Paul’s Catholic Church is turning into a place for therapy. Physical therapy, actually. High Desert Physical Therapy is renovating the church building and will start treating patients on Aug. 5. The lot, located at 820 W. Chubbuck Road, has been vacant for years, but owner Jared Pugmire says it has just

On Thursday, as dozens of parents and children gathered at Alameda Park, the Pocatello Fire Department hooked a truck up to a hydrant and let it rain. There was no fire or emergency, just the kickoff of the annual “Cool Rain in the Park” series. “I think it’s a great way to engage with the

Our warm southwest flow continues with hot daytime highs, gusty winds and mild overnight lows. Central Idaho will look for mostly cloudy skies Some cooler air will move back in for Saturday, with highs back into the mid 70’s. The Snake River Plain will be getting highs into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Thunderstorms

If you get a call threatening to collect a fine for failing to report for jury duty or some other offense, be careful. The U.S. Marshals in the District of Idaho are warning of an imposter phone scam. Con artists are “spoofing” the district office’s real phone number to trick people into sending money. “This

An attorney representing a group trying to get a medical marijuana initiative on the Idaho ballot says it’s going to try again after an initial petition was rejected. State officials told the Idaho Cannabis Coalition some of the needed 20 signatures accompanying the petition weren’t valid because they didn’t match records of current Idaho registered

A 13-month-old boy is recovering in Wyoming after falling from a second-story window. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Wednesday that police say the boy landed in a patch of wood chips after pushing through a window screen. Authorities say the boy appeared uninjured but was taken to a hospital in Jackson, which does

A University of Idaho researcher’s dream of launching a robotic lander to Saturn’s moon, Titan, has won an “A-OK” from NASA. The mission, known as “Dragonfly” involves 35 scientists from around the world. Led by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, it has been funded for up to $850 million under NASA’s New Frontiers competition. “NASA’s

Wildlife advocates are seeking a court order that would force U.S. officials to consider if grizzly bears should be restored to more Western states following the animals’ resurgence in the Northern Rockies. Grizzly bears are protected as a threatened species outside Alaska. An estimated 1,900 bears live in portions of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington

Erik Ohlson is appealing his sentence for first degree murder. Ohlson’s attorneys filed motions June 14 seeking to reduce Ohlson’s sentence for the shooting death of Jennifer Nalley and her unborn child. The incident happened at a home near Driggs in July of 2016. Ohlson, 42, was sentenced by Seventh District Judge Bruce Pickett to

A recreation service provider will begin managing the popular Bloomington Lake Day Use Area and several campgrounds with the Montpelier Ranger District this year. Fee tubes will be installed in mid-July, initiating a $5 per vehicle day-use-fee. People with a Federal Recreation Annual Pass will pay $2.50 per vehicle. Fee envelopes will be placed at

Western Wyoming public-land managers say they expect a drying trend in vegetation for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The Teton Interagency Fire Center is preparing to respond to all fire starts to avoid fire spread. Visitors and locals are reminded that no fireworks are permitted in Grand Teton National Park, The Bridger-Teton National Forest, the

Pocatello has ordered a burn ban on certain types of fire for parts of the city. All open burning of wood, paper, or charcoal is banned within “wild land-urban interface” areas because of current fire danger and fuel moisture levels. The use of gas fire pits and charcoal briquettes or gas grills used in food

A $5,000 grant from the Bayer Fund will finance the 37th annual Southeast MATHCOUNTS Chapter competition this year. The middle-school math enrichment program focuses on encouraging critical thinking and problem solving skills, according to Southeast Idaho Chapter Coordinator Krystal Chanda of A&E Engineering. “MATHCOUNTS is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes students who excel at math.

Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI) has named Teresa McKnight as its new Chief Executive Officer. REDI Board Chair Park Price described McKnight as a nationally recognized leader in the development of Innovation Districts and economic development. McKnight began her new position Monday. She succeeds outgoing Executive Director and former Ammon Mayor Dana Kirkham.

UPDATE: 6-28 Lemhi County Sheriff Steve Penner clarified Thursday that the short-term closure of the Timber Creek area will be in effect from Friday through Monday. He said the closure is part of what has become an annual search effort since DeOrr Kunz’ disappearance. It is the second time the Sheriff has implemented an area

American Falls hosted Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) for their “Capital for the day” event. Community members and city leaders gathered at the library for an all-day seminar with the governor. Representatives from more than eight state agencies were also there taking questions. Concerns and comments were centered around power county. The two most discussed

Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms into the Central Mountains. Some cooler air will move back in for Saturday, with highs back into the mid 70’s. Thursday – Partly Cloudy, highs near 80. Winds 10-15 mph. Friday – Partly sunny with highs into the lower 80’s. Saturday

An Idaho Falls man faces over 11 years in federal prison for possessing sexually explicit images of minors. Stanley Gallegos, 62, was sentenced in US DIstrict Court in Pocatello Monday to 135 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to the charges on January 2, 2019. Chief U.S. District

UPDATE: 6-27 Sheriff Kelly Wells reports the teen suffered non-life threatening injuries and remains hospitalized under observation. He is a “very lucky young man,” said Wells ORIGINAL STORY: A 17-year-old teenage boy was seriously injured at around 7 a.m. Wednesday when his ATV went off the road and rolled in the Chesterfield area. The Caribou

UPDATE: 6-27 Shawna Walker, 53, of Blackfoot and a passenger were hospitalized after a single car rollover on Interstate 15, near milepost 93 near Blackfoot. Idaho State Police said Walker’s 2005 Nissan Xterra was southbound when it veered into the left lane, over-corrected into the right line, then rolled. The car came to rest in

Topics like domestic violence and sexual abuse would be hard for anyone to deal with, let alone teenagers. Students at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls are tackling the subject matter head-on. “For some of them these things are conflict or something that they have dealt with or maybe will deal with in the future,” said

The mascot that represented Teton High School for generations is in the spotlight once again after being called racially insensitive. A panel of native American speakers will discuss the issue in a public meeting Wednesday night. For decades, Teton high school has been known as the Redskins, but after years of debate, the issue has

Many Bannock County residents have been angered and confused since receiving their property assessments. Increases on average of more than 20 percent have homeowners wondering how such an increase could have occurred, seemingly overnight. Long lines and short tempers have been common in the assessor’s office as people search for an explanation. “I’ve never seen

Pocatello has been ranked one of the most dangerous cities in Idaho multiple times. While most disagree with these reports, that doesn’t mean the city doesn’t have a police problem — they’re leaving to find better pay. To combat the problem, the Pocatello Police Department is in the process of negotiating higher pay, but police

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter has been receiving many calls and complaints about loose dogs roaming in Freeman Park. The animal shelter is reminding dog owners that this is illegal. If you plan to take your dog out anywhere in Bonneville County, your dog is required to wear a leash. The exception to that regulation

Longtime Bonneville County dairy farmer Leroy Reed has been named Grand Marshall of the Eastern Idaho State Fair this year. Reed, the founder of Reed’s Dairy in Idaho Falls, has been involved in the fair since he started showing open class swine in 1948. He joined the US Navy in 1951 and served aboard the

Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms. Some cooler air will move back in for Saturday, with highs back into the mid 70’s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms return for Sunday and Monday. Thursday – Partly Cloudy, highs near 80. Winds 10-15 mph. Friday – Partly sunny with highs

South downtown is due for a renovation, but developers want your input first. Wednesday night, a draft plan will be presented at a public meeting. The Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department in partnership with Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors and Idaho Smart Growth began looking at the area south of Broadway street in

Educators, administrators, and librarians from throughout the state have been attending the i-STEM conference during the week of June 24-27th at College of Eastern Idaho. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. During the 4-week conference, they participate in general sessions where they learn the new science standards and then break off into their

A new report from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the average Idaho Falls area worker is getting paid about 15% less than the national average. In Pocatello, workers are earning about 21% under the national average. A survey of the Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statistics Area, which includes Bonneville and Jefferson Counties, reflected an

UPDATE: Fall River Electric reports power has been restored to some areas of Madison and Jefferson County. A small equipment fire at a substation was blamed for the outage. Spokesman Ted Austin said the repair work may require an additional, brief outage later today or within the next couple of days to permanently repair the

On Monday, several members of the Pocatello City Council responded to the debate sparked over the June 13 meeting, proposing a nearly 50-percent pay jump for council members. The proposal bumps the current $10,000 annual salary to $15,000, which Mayor Brian Blad feels is still not sufficient for what the council members bring to the

Two Pocatello residents were given the gift of hearing Thursday thanks to a nonprofit organization. The Miracle-Ear Foundation recently accepted the two into their program that provides hearing aids for underprivileged children and adults. Dan Tyler of Miracle-Ear in Pocatello, fitted the hearing aids Thursday. He says seeing the patient hear after many years is

Salmon-Challis National Forest crews are managing a 21-acre “Buster” fire first reported on the North Fork Ranger District at around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The fire is burning in grass and brush approximately 2 miles downriver of North Fork near Sage Creek. Forest officials said the fire was smoldering and creeping upslope, in steep and rocky

The Idaho National Laboratory has received funding for 13 projects to promote promising energy technologies. The projects were proposed to the Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions and Commercialization Fund (TCF). The fund was established in 2005 and DOE awarded $24 million in the most recent funding cycle. INL will receive $2.18 million in

Warming temps with a few thunderstorms scattered around the region. Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms. We’ll also look for windy conditions for the next couple of days. Some cooler air will move back in for Friday, with highs back into the lower 70’s. Conditions warming again

Discussions continued Tuesday night on two conditional use permits (CUP) for the Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center (BCCLC). The city of Blackfoot Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve CUPs for the BCCLC middle school in Riverside Plaza and elementary school on Hunter’s Loop pending a review of the schools transitional plan before the next

33-year-old Philip Schwab was arrested Monday morning for first-degree murder. Police found the body of his girlfriend Kaylynn Blue buried in her backyard flower bed at a home in Idaho Falls. “It seems incredibly sad, almost unbelievable that something like that would happen here,” said Idaho Falls resident, Natalie Prows. Attention has been drawn to

UPDATE: 6-25 1:40 p.m. Phillip Schwab is being held without bond in the Bonneville County Jail after his first court appearance on charges of first degree murder in Idaho Falls Tuesday. A preliminary hearing was set for July 9. In court Tuesday, Schwab blurted out that he intended to plead “no contest”. But, a court

As we enter summer, first responders are urging parents and dog owners to never leave their children or animals inside of a car alone, even if the windows are rolled down. In 2018, 52 children died of heatstroke as a result of being left in a hot car. This can occur when they are mistakenly

In April, Juan Santos-Quintero was found guilty of all five charges brought up against him for a Sept. 2018 standoff that left Bingham County Sgt. Todd Howell wounded. On Tuesday afternoon, Bingham County Judge Darren Simpson sentenced Santos-Quintero, 23, to a 27-year fixed sentence with an indeterminate life sentence. Santos Quintero received a 20-year fixed

Due to rain and cooler temperatures this spring, Bannock County’s risk of fire this season is relatively low, according to the Pocatello Fire Department. “It’s shaping up for a pretty calm fire season, right now,” said Andy Holmes, the assistant chief of support and public safety for the Fire Department. Despite the low-risk fire season,

Fourth of July weekend is coming up and the desire to buy and light fireworks is growing. Every summer, people use fireworks, and occasionally, it gets out of hand. This has led to multiple wildland and structure fires. Firefighters in Eastern Idaho are urging community members to use fireworks wisely. Sarah Wheeler, the public affairs

Idaho’s new “Move Over” law will officially take effect on Monday, July 1. The law, intended to protect the safety of Idaho Transportation Department employees was expanded this year to include responders to a roadside emergency, including highway workers. The existing 2006 law already protects police by requiring motorists to move over for law enforcement

A Bingham County artist has launched a new project on the side of the Willow Tree Gallery at 210 Cliff Street. Dustin Lyon was commissioned to create an 8-foot tall, 52-foot wide depcition of historical aspects of Idaho Falls. The work will include the railroad, a potato farmer taking a load of spuds to market,

A Pocatello man was hospitalized when his 2001 Honda ATV crashed at 13160 N. Hiline Road in Pocatello. Idaho State Police said Robert B. Galloway, 60, was driving northbound at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a right turn in the roadway and the vehicle rolled. Galloway was not wearing a helmet. He

UPDATE: Charter School Commission Chairman Alan Reed issued the following response to Monday’s story. He said the recording should not have been made or released to the public. Original Story: Many people in several local cities are angry and concerned after a recording of an Idaho Public Charter School Commission Executive Session was accidentally released.

Warming temps with a few thunderstorms scattered around the region. Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms. We’ll also look for windy conditions for the next couple of days. Some cooler air will move back in for Friday, with highs back into the lower 70’s. Wednesday – Partly

With the warmer weather starting to make its way in, it might be nice to go for a bike ride. It’s also an important time of year to remember how we can stay safe while out on a stroll. Brent Page, the general manager of The Bike Shop in Idaho Falls, said, “The good thing

Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England has been elected Second Vice President of the Association of Idaho Cities. The AIC is holding its 72nd Annual Conference in Boise. Over 400 delegates representing cities from around the state were on hand for the vote. Twin Falls City Councilor Suzanne Hawkins was elected President and Malad City Council President

After more than 10 days of searching, the body of 21-year-old Cal Willie has been found. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public on how to identify unsafe water conditions. On June 16, Cal Willie, of Malad, Idaho was reported missing in the Teton River. Shorty after first responders arrived at

Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms. We’ll also look for windy conditions for the next couple of days. Expect lots of sunshine throughout the week, with isolated showers into the central mountains. Dry conditions expected for the plains. Tuesday – Partly Cloudy, highs near 80. Winds 15-20

The Idaho State Police say a woman from Chubbuck died Monday afternoon, after her vehicle rolled-over along Highway 91 near Preston. Police say 72-year-old Edna M. Sedgwick of Chubbuck, was driving a 2012 Nissan Sentra, when she drove off the right shoulder into a ditch and the vehicle rolled coming to rest on its side.

Idaho Falls resident Natalie Schultz is just a couple of weeks away from the ATA Martial Arts World Championships in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Going to world’s, it’s just, it’s amazing,” Schultz said. “It’s a great feeling. I didn’t really ever think I would get there, to be honest.” Schultz will be competing in four different

Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms. We’ll also look for windy conditions for the next couple of days. Expect lots of sunshine throughout the week, with isolated showers into the central mountains. Dry conditions expected for the plains. Tuesday – Partly Cloudy, highs near 80. Winds 15-20

Three regional airports will share a portion of $495 million in Department of Transportation funding announced Monday. The Arbon Valley/Pocatello Regional Airport will receive $4.6 million for taxiway and apron repair. Funds will also be used to repair runway lighting and to install airport beacons. Driggs’ Reed Memorial Airport will receive $153,662 to install perimeter

UPDATE: 4:00 p..m. Idaho Falls Police have determined that the motorcycle lost control and hit the back of a parked BMW. Both the driver and his passenger were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. UPDATE: 2:43 p.m. A man and a woman were hospitalized Monday after a motorcycle-car collision. Authorities said the man

Idaho Fish and Game Department personnel were forced to euthanize an adult male black bear Sunday after it became food conditioned and habituated to humans. The bear was observed getting into garbage and poking around cabins in the Macks Inn area of Island Park. There were multiple sightings over the past several weeks. “The bear

One of the side effects of a massive fire, is a bumper-crop of Morel mushrooms. So it is on the Bridger Teton National Forest in the wake of last year’s Roosevelt fire. In response, the Forest is extending the sale of commercial mushroom harvest permits within the fire area until August 1st. Forest officials said

Idaho Falls’ Community Development Services Department will bring a draft South Downtown Plan to a public meeting Wednesday. The plan was developed based on input provided by a design charrette last April. The charrette created the framework for a draft plan that will be presented to the public. It all comes from a 2018 initiative

Pocatello Police are attempting to identify two people seen in the vicinity of 427 W. Griffith Road at around 7 p.m. Friday. Police are investigating a reported theft at that location. Anyone with information should contact Officer Bills at ebills@pocatello.us

UPDATE: 6-24-19 Fremont County deputies have recovered the body of Thomas Willie. Willie has been missing and presumed drowned since he fell off an inner-tube in the Teton River. His body was spotted and deputies and search and rescue volunteers retrieved the body Monday morning. UPDATE: 6/17/19 2:50 p.m. The Bingham and Bonneville County Swift

Salt Lake City Police are attempting to locate 23-year-old Mackenzie Lueck. According to police, she returned to Salt Lake City Airport on Monday, June 17 and took a Lyft to an address in north Salt Lake. She was last seen in the early morning hours last Monday. Lyft and the Lyft driver are cooperating with

A 28-year-old Leadore man is dead after a shooting in Lemhi County early Sunday morning. The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office says it received a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. about an altercation involving three individuals at a residence near Leadore. The caller, who was involved in the altercation, told dispatch they had shot one of

Temperatures climbing back toward 80 for Monday and Tuesday, with breezy winds into the afternoon hours. Expect lots of sunshine throughout the week, with isolated showers into the central mountains. Dry conditions expected for the plains. Monday – Mostly Sunny, highs in the low to mid 70’s. Winds 15-20 mph. Tuesday – Partly Cloudy, highs

Windy conditions into Monday and Tuesday, then warmer temps return. Still mild overnight (50’s for most) then afternoons reveal partly cloudy conditions and we peak in the lower 80’s in the SRP. Any remote shower chances are slight 20% or so, and relegated to the Central and Northern Mountains and Extreme Eastern Highlands/Wyoming. Enjoy the

Each year, the month of June recognizes LGBTQ pride with gatherings and parades held in various cities across the country. On Saturday, Priddaho hosted its first celebration in Pocatello at OK Ward Park. Priddaho President and CEO Travis Kerbs said that even though Saturday’s event was their first, they have big plans. “Our goal is

A Salmon man is in custody on suspicion of drug trafficking in Lemhi County. The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office said that the Lemhi County Narcotic Enforcement Team got a search warrant for 50-year-old Alan Scott Pepper’s residence in Salmon. The LCNET found nearly 3 pounds of methamphetamine, which has a street value of $148,592, according

One man is dead and two others are in a hospital after a crash near Rupert on Sunday morning. Idaho State Police said the fatal crash happened on 350 N and 400 W at 6 a.m. A juvenile driver was headed north on 400 W when they crossed over the center line and went off

Today was the 10th annual Run For Wray Fundraiser event at Grand Targhee ski area. It’s a race up the mountain in memory of Wray Landon, who died in an avalanche 10 years ago. It’s an event that seems to be growing every year, with more than 100 people registering for the race. Although the

We’ll see temps remaining cool overnight (30’s/40’s) with highs in the 70’s mostly through Tuesday. Breezy conditions (SSW 10-15mph) remain during the afternoon, then highs return to the 80’s midweek, with storm chances mainly for Eastern Highlands/Wyoming and Central Mountains. Jeff RoperFirst Alert Weather