Month: July 2019

Nikki is a typical teenager that loves to sleep in yet is very adventurous. Once she is up and going she does not like to sit around. She likes to be out and about and if adventure isn’t readily available to her she will find it. She state that her best quality is her desire

Downtown Idaho Falls got a facelift this summer with the Broadway Project, which replaced sidewalks, curbs, gutters, lights and trees downtown. Now, the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is looking to focus on more art projects downtown. “Public art really creates a sense of place and creates a sense of community for the downtown experience,”

Kennneth R. Jones, the man accused of murdering Stephanie Eldredge in 2007, was in court for a preliminary hearing Wednesday. In court, Jones listened to many witnesses testify, two of those being his mother Linette Theisen and his half-brother Michael Jimenez, who were both brought in under subpoena. In 2007, Eldredge was reported as a

Bannock Transportation Planning Organization is asking for public input on a new Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The plan includes 46 projects, located all across Pocatello and Chubbuck, as far north as Tyhee Road. BTPO is accepting comments until Aug. 30 via an online commenting map which can be viewed here. “BTPO is evaluating the proposed highway

After the Historic Preservation Commission denied Pocatello High School’s application, the school district is asking City Council to reconsider. The application was in regards to renovations the district has planned for the school that would provide accessibility, classrooms, and security. In a news release, the school board said it would preserve the historic significance of

Klein Investigations and Consulting President Philip R. Klein announced Wednesday Alan Browning, attorney at law, has filed a reconsideration, of the reconsideration, of the reconsideration of the dismissal of the lawsuit Kunz v. Klein. Technically the case is still dismissed Klein said; however, Browning on behalf of Kunz has requested the court reconsider its reconsiderations.

We’ll see a partly to mostly cloudy days ahead with scattered thunderstorms for the next couple of days. Highs into the upper 80’s and lower 90’s for the Snake River Plain. Thursday: Chance of thunderstorms with highs into the upper 80’s. Friday: Mostly Sunny with highs into the lower 90’s. Slight chance of afternoon and

UPDATE 7-31 3:45 p.m. Salmon Challis National Forest firefighters determined Wednesday the Vader fire is now 100% contained. Two fire engines have been assigned to hold, patrol, and mop up near existing fireline and within the interior of the fire. Forest officials observed a bear doing its own inspection of the fire area Wednesday. UPDATE:

Regional Chambers of Commerce now know how much funding they’ll have to promote Idaho’s $4 billion tourism industry within their communities next year. The Idaho Travel Council granted a total of $6,141,270 in marketing funding to non-profit organizations participating in the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program. The funding comes mostly from a 2%

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says the state’s economy is strong but additional work is needed to shore up transportation infrastructure, education and health care. Little also told some 400 business community members attending his speech at the Boise Metro Chamber event on Wednesday that Idaho’s prison incarceration rate is far too high. The Republican governor

The U.S. Marshal Service is looking for a Fort Hall man who is wanted on Bingham County criminal warrants. Samiir Afraid of Bear is wanted for failing to appear in court on charges of burglary, robbery, and aggravated battery. See our previous story. Afraid of Bear is 5’5″ tall, 165 pounds, with brown eyes and

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for a Utah man accused of killing two teenagers and dumping their bodies in an abandoned mine shaft. Utah County Attorney David Leavitt said Wednesday at a news conference in Provo that he will keep the option available so a jury can decide the punishment for Jerrod

Xanterra and Delaware North, which are Yellowstone National Park concessionaires, have won approval to proceed with new seasonal housing for their employees. The National Park Service Acting Director signed a “Finding of No Significant Impact” for a final Environmental Impact Statement. The project could begin as early as this fall. The project will include the

A Thayne, Wyoming man has been sentenced to a fine and jail time for taking a deer without a proper license. Lincoln County, Wyoming County Attorney Spencer Allred said Stetson Long pled guilty to four counts of illegally taking a deer. Wyoming Game and Fish wardens found four sets of fresh mule deer antlers hidden

An Idaho man charged in the murder of his landlady nearly two years ago has entered a modified guilty plea in the case. Forty-one-year-old Scott Riggs made the Alford plea – acknowledging that there was enough evidence to convict him without admitting guilt – on Tuesday morning. In exchange, Elmore County prosecutors agreed to reduce

The city of Ammon is almost four months into its switch to water meter rates. The city recently made the switch from a flat rate system to the metered system. The flat water rate for small lots was $50 and the rate for big lots was $70. It is now a $30 base rate and

This week, students with disabilities are getting the chance to learn about the skills they need to get a job and live an independent life through an Idaho State University program. Academy NexT (New and exciting Transitions), is now in its fourth year. Started by assistant professor Jenn Gallup, the program brings students with disabilities

A new software program is helping people manage their water bill. The City of Pocatello recently introduced WaterSmart. The site allows customers to view their water consumption over the past two years. It provides graphs and pie charts representing how many gallons of water is used per day, making it easier for customers to manage

While most teenagers are out enjoying every last second that is left of their summer vacation, an Idaho Falls 16-year-old decided to open up a business. “Kids my age normally don’t do this, so it’s kind of exciting doing something that everybody else hasn’t done before,” said owner of Frasure’s, Jake Frasure. Frasure ditched the

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded a grant for $19,175 to the Central Fire District. The grant money will be used to purchase 65 helmets and accessories. With the new gear, the Central Fire District will continue to provide the community with safety. The foundation’s mission is to provide funding, lifesaving equipment, and educational opportunities

In response to the massive property assessment hikes in Bannock County, a group of frustrated property owners is looking to hold people accountable. Originally, the group’s effort was to recall the assessor, Sheri Davies. But after the commissioners determined to reduce property values following thousands of appeals, they’re on the chopping board, too. The Pocatello-Bannock

UPDATE 3:33 p.m. Pocatello Police have arrested an adult male and charged him with two counts of aggravated battery, with a weapon enhancement, in connection with a shooting. Pocatello Police dispatch began receiving multiple reports of a shooting in the alley behind 424 N 10th Ave in Pocatello around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses provided suspect

Bingham Healthcare Foundation held a check presentation for the Bingham County Commissioners Thursday. The $10,000 check is going toward a 7-foot bronze statue at Patriot Field in Blackfoot. This was the final payment of three donations the Bingham Healthcare Foundation gave toward this statue. The statue will be unveiled May 24 at 11 a.m. at

When Jefferson County Road and Bridge crews needed a better way to communicate, they built one. Now the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) has awarded the division its 2019 Innovation Idea Award. Public Works Administrator Dave Walrath said road crews found that two-way radios became unusable by flag and construction crews due to distance

The Teton County Treasurer’s Office in Jackson is making a last-ditch effort to reach property owners with outstanding tax bills. 2018 bills hit the annual Property Tax Lien sale next Wednesday, August 7. According to the Treasurer’s Office, property owners have been notified of delinquent tax bills, but there are still outstanding balances for 39

We’ll see a hot days ahead with scattered thunderstorms for the next couple of days. Highs into the 90’s for the Snake River Plain. Wednesday: Partly cloudy for the afternoon hours. Chance of thunderstorms with highs into the lower to mid 90’s. Thursday: Chance of thunderstorms with highs into the upper 80’s. Friday: Mostly Sunny

The University of Idaho has bought land in southern Idaho for a public visitor center, classrooms and other facilities supporting what officials say will be the world’s largest research dairy. Bill Loftus with the university’s College of Ag and Life Sciences told The Times-News the new property at the intersection of Interstate 84 and U.S.

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is considering a proposal that would extend a portion of Medicaid coverage to all residents of the state. The proposed waiver would expand Wyoming Medicaid to all state residents for the specific purpose of air ambulance transportation. The waiver would eliminate the surprise billing of patients and reduce the

You can apply to the 2019-2020 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide beginning Thursday. Authorized in 2013, the Non-commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows one group of up to five snowmobiles to enter Yellowstone from each of its four winter entrances per day. This year’s lottery will be open

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has announced he’ll hold a fundraising reception in Boise. His campaign says the event is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at a location that will be provided to those making a donation. Tickets start at $100 and $250. A donation of $1,000 includes a

Lightning has caused at least 11 new fires on the Salmon-Challis National Forest in the past week. The three-acre “Jenny” fire was reported Sunday about 38 miles southwest of Salmon in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The fire is in rugged back country. For now, a helicopter is dropping water on the

Authorities in western Wyoming say they continue to investigate the disappearance of a 28-year-old woman although the search for her has been suspended. Aubree Corona, of Green River, was reported missing July 15 after she texted her friends that she was lost and didn’t come back to a campsite near Union Pass in Sublette County

UPDATE: 7-30 8:15 a.m. Seven people were hospitalized when a Toyota Camry struck a boat trailer at the intersection of US 20 and State Highway 47 in Ashton at 8:02 p.m. Monday. Idaho State Police said Darin, Jordan, 43, of Idaho Falls was driving west bound on State Highway 47 in the 2002 Camry. Layne

For years, the former Hoku site has sat in limbo. Some questioned if anything would ever happen there, but a recent deal seems to have brought some hope. Hoku started construction on the plant in 2007, but by 2012 the company had gone bankrupt and the plant remained unfinished, never having reached production. Recently, Solargise,

More than 100 Idaho Falls residents rode their bikes along South Boulevard on Monday evening, trying to get the city’s attention. Last year, the city added bike lanes and a center turn lane on the street. Now, neighbors are hoping to get them to see how dangerous it is. “You can’t just stripe a gutter

For the last 90 years, cutleaf weeping birch trees stood tall along a popular side of Porter Park in Rexburg. Today, those trees are no longer there, and all that remains are the stumps. “There’s been a little of a perception that Mayor Merrill has a war on trees in Rexburg because we’ve taken down

Capital One said a hacker gained access to more than 100 million Capital One customer accounts and credit card applications earlier this year. Among other information, the compromised data included some Social Security numbers. The Department of Justice said Monday that Paige Thompson, 33, was arrested in connection with the breach. The department alleges that

An emergency special election is underway to provide funding for a fire department in north Bannock County. The area is currently being served by Chubbuck’s fire departments, but as of Oct. 1, the contract with the city will expire. “Chubbucks city and their services are growing. Their services are getting busier and busier, so they

Most of us have either encountered or witnessed a reckless driver. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to put a stop to that. Bonneville County, along with other law enforcement agencies across the State of Idaho, are adding extra officers to our streets, roads and highways. They are looking to target aggressive drivers. During

The Spirit of Idaho’s Annual Contest Grand Prize Winner is “Feed Time Sleigh Ride” from Kim Barney in Lewisville. Kim was also the winner for February’s monthly contest this year. But now for the grand prize: the Tadd Jenkins Auto Group is offering a year lease on a Chevy Cruz or Ford Fusion. Congratulations to

An Ammon man is in custody on felony drug charges after an encounter with Idaho Falls Police Sunday. Officers were called to the 400 block of First Street after someone reported they saw a man in a vehicle give a gun to another man, who was on foot. Two people exited the vehicle when police

A 55-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for aggravated battery and burglary Saturday. Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2200 N Yellowstone Hwy for a report of a physical disturbance. When officers arrived, they contacted a male who appeared to have been in a physical altercation and was covered in blood.

The Idaho Transportation Department’s plans for a new roundabout at Interstate 86 and State Highway 39 will be up for community review Thursday. The drop-in open house is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Falls District Library at 308 Roosevelt Street. ITD said it considered many alternatives for improving the safety of

Scattered thunderstorms will come to an end late Monday, with a sunnier forecast for Tuesday. We’ll still see a few isolated mountain thunderstorms for Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday we’ll see some scattered thunderstorms working back into the region. Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high into the lower 90’s. A few isolated thunderstorms for the mountains.

Paid leave among Idaho state employees over 11 months cost the state about $2 million. The Idaho Press reports in a story on Sunday nearly 3,000 state employees were on paid administrative leave at some point between July 1, 2018, and May 31, 2019. Experts say the most common reason for paid administrative leave is

The “Shady” fire grew to 3,664 acres over the weekend. The fire was very active late Saturday, but burned mostly inside the fire perimeter with no increase in acreage on Sunday. Because of heavy fuel loads, active fire behavior, and numerous snags, firefighters have been unable to directly engage the fire. 23 firefighters are assigned

Six companies are challenging Utah’s decision to award a smaller number of medical marijuana grower licenses. The state’s Division of Purchasing said Monday they received appeals from six applicants who did not receive a license prior to Friday’s deadline. Some applicants have said Utah is granting licenses to unqualified cultivators and will create a cannabis

Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah says he will retire when his term ends next year as planned after he considered changing his mind and running for re-election. Bishop’s northern Utah congressional district is heavily Republican, making it an unlikely spot for Democrats to win a seat in 2020. The longtime congressman told the

The federal government has paid $24 million to Idaho farms and dairies in an effort to help them survive financial losses caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars. But farmers and industry leaders across the state say the payments – ranging from $2 to $300,000 – don’t begin to cover what they’ve lost. Ririe wheat

Mountain West Electric is beginning work Monday to install a “Hawk” pedestrian signal at the intersection of Garfield Street and Royal Avenue near Compass Academy in Idaho Falls. It is one of three intersections identified to house the system. Garfield will be closed for four days as the company digs trenches and backfills in preparing

Despite less-than-favorable weather, this Saturday morning, people from all over came out to St. Anthony to enjoy the Pioneer Days Parade. Every fourth week of July, the town of St. Anthony puts on its annual Fremont County Pioneer Days celebration. Mari Ann Birch, parade chairwoman said, “We celebrate the pioneers that came to our valley

Do you know this man? Jackson Police say he is suspected of stealing $70 worth of products from the Loaf N Jug. If you know him or know how to contact him, call Cpl. Andazola at (307) 733-1430.

Bonneville County deputies were called to the area of E. Iona Rd. and Goldenrod Dr. where dispatch was receiving calls from citizens about a vehicle traveling eastbound with a possible intoxicated driver Saturday around 11:40 p.m. Dispatch advised deputies the caller was following the vehicle and observed it drive off the road and run stop

A Bonneville County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was speeding on 1st St. near Tiebreaker Thursday around 6:05 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 18-year-old Brady J. Parks of Idaho Falls who had an adult female passenger in the front seat. While talking to Parks, the deputy could

A former Idaho Republican Party chairman is being held in jail without bail after authorities say he violated a no-contact order. Jonathan Parker remained in the Ada County Jail on Monday following his arrest on Sunday. Violating a no-contact order, a misdemeanor, does not allow release on bail. Court records say Parker is also being

Fisheries managers for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game say they expect another poor return of steelhead to the Snake River and its tributaries. The Lewiston Tribune reports they also predict low numbers of B-run steelhead bound for the Clearwater River. Biologist Alan Byrne in Boise says the state expects 60,700 steelhead to return

Investigators are looking into who started a small grass fire that temporarily closed the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park over the weekend. The fire occurred about 6 p.m. Friday and was quickly contained by firefighters. It burned just four acres of grass and sage between the North Entrance and the Gardiner River. However, the

A Rigby man was taken into custody just before noon Sunday when he and a female adult were found sleeping in a parked vehicle on private property atop Panorama Hill. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies saw drug pipes inside the vehicle. Luis A. Sanchez-Martinez, 20, of Rigby was also holding a small baggy containing one

A fire damaged the historic Brooks Lake Lodge in northwest Wyoming this past weekend, but the 98-year-old lodge remains open thanks to quick action by staff and firefighters. Fire officials estimate the fire early Sunday caused about $300,000 in damage but no guests or employees were hurt. The lodge is still hosting guests although the

The University of Wyoming is renewing its year-old marketing campaign that proclaims “The World Needs More Cowboys.” University officials said last week the campaign helped build enrollment and sell merchandise and has been popular among Wyoming residents. The Casper Star-Tribune reported Wednesday the second phase will last a year and will include digital advertising inside

Two women were taken to a hospital after their electric scooters crashed into a hole dug for construction in downtown Boise. The Idaho Statesman reports the e-scooters and their drivers fell into a 12-foot hole in an alley west of Capitol Boulevard behind a bank and a cafe. Ada County Emergency Dispatch took a call

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has approved spending $1.25 million to help pay for two wildlife underpasses along U.S. Highway 189 in western Wyoming to reduce the number of collisions between vehicles and mule deer. Wyoming Public Media reports the Department of Transportation and other organizations are also funding the project along a five-mile

A Wyoming school district has decided to allow teachers and staff to carry guns in school. The Casper Star-Tribune reports the Fremont County school board voted 4-2 on July 23 to allow approved staff to carry guns. Opponents argued the board ignored overwhelming opposition. Board member Brett Berg said there was more support for the

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5% in June. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports the rate is down from 4.1% a year ago and slightly lower than the national rate of 3.7%. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says Teton County – which includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and the Jackson

The Intermountain Vipassana Association’s meditation center in Lava Hot Springs is expanding. Just recently, the center finished construction on a lodging residence for students and are currently working on another lodge. The Intermountain Vipassana Association is one of around 200 meditation centers in the world, and it’s right here in southeast Idaho. The course is

A power pole fire has thousands of Idaho Falls Power customers without power Sunday night. The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the power pole fire at Milligan Road in Snake River Landing. The city of Idaho Falls said that the fire was caused by electrical arcing. The fire burned a main transition switch. The

UPDATE 7/28/19 4:55 p.m.: All lanes are back open. — A car crash near Rexburg closed the westbound lanes on U.S. 20 Sunday afternoon. The Idaho State Police said the crash happened at milepost 329.5, just south of Rexburg. Both westbound lanes are blocked. Stay with Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News for more

The P.O.W. M.I.A. association is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year Saturday. The 19th annual awareness rally begins this afternoon through Saturday evening. It is being held at the Bannock County fairgrounds and is open to the public. The event will raise money for the National League of Families in Washington D.C. and

Our next weather maker is moving in from the south for Monday. Look for scattered thundershowers for the morning and afternoon hours. After Monday, look for warming highs into the mid to upper 90’s, with a few isolated thunderstorms. Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs into the mid 80’s. Tuesday:

Yellowstone National Park Rangers are looking for the people responsible for a fire they started at around 6 p.m. Friday near the North Entrance. Park officials said the fire burned through grass and sagebrush between the North Entrance Station and the Gardner River. Firefighters from Yellowstone, the town of Gardiner, and Paradise Valley contained the

UPDATE: 9:45 p.m. Power has been restored. Original story: About 200 homes in Idaho Falls are without power this evening. The outage is in the area around Holmes and Cleveland. The city of Idaho Falls says a limb blew down on a power line during the storm. Crews are working to get the power back

The Bannock County Commissioners are now facing a recall along with County Assessor Sheri Davies. The group Pocatello-Bannock Home Owners Alliance is now asking for the resignation of all the Bannock County Commissioners after what they are calling the property assessment fiasco. With the slogan “Recall them all”, the Alliance wants to hold the Commissioners

Scattered thunderstorms late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, mostly for the higher elevations. We’ll see a mostly sunny and warm Sunday with highs near 90 for the Snake River Plain. Monday, expect scattered thunderstorms and showers with another wave of wet weather rolling in form the south. Sunday: Mostly sunny with highs into the

As drivers across Idaho head out to enjoy the final weeks of summer, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and law enforcement agencies are partnering to keep Idaho roads safe. Beginning July 26, more than 50 law enforcement agencies will put extra officers on the roads looking for aggressive drivers. This effort comes in the middle

After a week-long search, a man who ran from police last Saturday , July 20, is now in custody. Caribou County Sheriff Kelly Wells said officers from the Logan, Utah Police Department arrested Michael Christopher Garza on a Caribou County warrant Friday. Garza is charged with felony eluding a peace officer. The charge came after

Idaho Falls Police are investigating reports of gun shots heard in the 900 block of Ada Avenue Monday night. A number of people reported hearing gun shots. Officers located nine bullet casings. A bullet from one shot that had been fired into the ground was located, but there was no other apparent gun shot damage

Hot summers like this one always send people running to the pools, and for people the in Pocatello area, the Ross Park Aquatic Complex has been there. Friday was a busy, event-filled one that marked the center’s 20th anniversary. “This is a great outdoor experience, swimming experience, for the city of Pocatello,” recreation manager Stacie

Time is up for the Bannock County Board of Equalizations to finish the appeals process on property tax assessments. The County Commissioners and the embattled Bannock County Assessor Sheri Davies were only able to make it through 610 of the 3,090 property tax appeals that they promised to get through. If you filed an appeal

“As we all know, we had a very long winter this last winter and our construction season here in Idaho especially East Idaho tend to be a bit shorter. So we try to fit in as much in that short amount of time as we can. So that way for the duration of the year

As the Idaho National Laboratory works at the forefront of cybersecurity, students across the area are learning tools to introduce them to careers just like those. The College of Eastern Idaho’s third annual Cybercore Camp – Can You Hack It? brought students to the community college campus Friday. “It’s targeting high school students to teach

UPDATE 3:50 p.m. Idaho State Police reports a male driver was pulling a trailer and drove into the center median. Police say the driver tried to get back on the road but overcorrected and rolled. The driver was able to crawl out of the back window of the truck. An ambulance transported the man to

Unit 63 is no longer a part of the general season opportunity. Wildlife managers proposed the removal of the unit and adding two unlimited controlled hunts in the unit when concerns of overcrowding and enforcement issues in the Snake River Zone were raised. After a public scoping process, two new Unit 63 controlled hunts were

Partly to mostly cloudy skies for Saturday with a few Scattered thunderstorms. We’ll also see some gusty winds develop Saturday afternoon and Sunday. On Sunday, we’ll see warming temperatures any plenty of sunshine. Saturday: Partly cloudy with a few thunderstorms. Highs into the mid to upper 80’s. SW winds 10-20 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny with

The “Shady” fire, east of the Seafoam Guard Station in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, experienced increased activity Thursday afternoon. The lightning-caused fire has now grown to about 2,681 acres and was burning to the north. Due to heavy fuel loading, active fire behavior, and the presence of numerous snags, firefighters have

A former family counselor who sexually abused several children during counseling sessions has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The Idaho State Journal reports 51-year-old James McGahey of Pocatello was sentenced Tuesday and ordered to serve at least 12 years in prison before he will be eligible for parole. McGahey was the former president

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are asking state lawmakers to stop Idaho public schools from using Native American mascots. The Idaho Statesman obtained the tribes’ position paper through a public records request. The tribes submitted the paper to the Idaho State Board of Education last month asking the board, the state Legislature and Idaho Gov. Brad Little

Idaho restaurants say they have been scammed out of hundreds of dollars by someone ordering dozens of pizza over the phone but failing to pick them up. The Spokesman-Review reported Thursday the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the orders linked the same phone number as possible theft of services. Flame & Cork owner Connie

While the War Bonnet Round Up may be Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, this year it will feature one of the newest up-and-coming events in the rodeo world: Women’s Breakaway Roping. It is similar to men’s tie-down roping with a few minor differences. In breakaway roping, the competitor does not dismount the horse. A flag, tied to

One of the suspects in the murder of a Pocatello woman in March appeared in the Bannock County Courthouse Thursday. Dustin Alfaro, 18, of California, is charged with first-degree murder of Arlyne Koehler. Koehler, 87, was found murdered in her Pocatello home on March 18. The defense filed Wednesday a non-objection to the continuance that

A 70-year-old Kansas man has died in an accidental drowning while fly-fishing in western Wyoming. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson says Mark Osmondson, of Madison, Kansas, was fishing about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Greys River about 16 miles upriver from Alpine when he slipped and his waders filled with water. The Jackson Hole News

Although fire safety issues have been documented, the 4-H Livestock Auction will be held at the Teton County, Wyoming Heritage Arena Friday. 4-H members will auction off livestock they entered into competition at the Teton County Fair earlier in the week. Teton County Fair Manager Rachel Grimes said occupancy in the arena may exceed the

UPDATE: 8:30 a.m. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire in the 2000 block of Bodily Circle was started by a malfunctioning lamp. The lamp then caught a small table and its contents on fire. Three adults were inside the home, but evacuated without injury. Firefighters contained the fire to the bedroom, but there

The Madison Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the Moody area, close to 8000 East and 500 North in the Moody Canyon around 5:45 Thursday night. The fire department found an area about a half-acre in size burning in a steep canyon with a thick brush and sagebrush. Around 8:15, the fire had

The Idaho Falls beat the Great Falls Voyagers 6-5 in the first game of a double header, but dropped the night cap 7-4 to end the first half of the Pioneer League Season. Idaho Falls clinched the first half title with a win over Missoula on Wednesday. They will start the second half of the

Many new cars on the road are equipped with some of the latest technology. From rearview cameras to motion sensors, auto tech has come a long way. However, how much tech is too much tech? “The problem that we face is not just Idaho, but across the country, is this growing trend of distracted driving,”

Many of us do not want to hear these words, but school is back in session in about a month. School districts across the area have already begun hiring staff for the 2019-2020 school year. One position that is tough to fill? Substitute teachers. “I am probably good for the first couple of weeks of

Over 60 employers are taking part in a Job Fair at Rocky Mountain Middle School from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Thursday. Sponsored by the Idaho Department of Labor, the Job Fair is being held in the grassy area between Bonneville High School and Rocky Mountain Middle School. A variety of state, local, and federal

A dispute between the City of Blackfoot and a local charter school has raised a lot of eyebrows recently. And while the issue may be quite complex, there seems to be a simple solution. To comply or not to comply, that is the question Bingham Academy is faced with. The school was recently informed that

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is auctioning two “Welcome to Wyoming” signs that were recently found in storage. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports the 4-by-8-foot aluminum signs feature an image of the Grand Tetons in the background and the bucking horse and rider logo with the words “Forever West” in the foreground. Joel Meena, the