Month: July 2019

Thursday evening, many people did something that would have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago; they got in the Portneuf River voluntarily. Dozens decided to hop in on kayaks, canoes and floats, to take part in the first Poky Portneuf Paddle. “It’s really exciting, I mean we thought, well we’ll see if anybody wants

Wildlife officials say reports of bears coming down from the mountains and rummaging through backyard and campgrounds throughout Utah have more than doubled this year. Faith Jolley with the Division of Wildlife Resources said Wednesday her agency has already received more than 25 reports of black bears getting into trash cans and camp sites, mostly

The wet spring may have delayed the fire season, but the DC-10 supertankers aren’t catching a break. Southeast Idaho has seen several fires already, but thankfully none was too serious. DC-10s are Very Large Air Tankers. Most of them are retired commercial airliners, but now, they’re fighting wildfires. “It’s all about helping firefighters on the

Fire experts say you have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home before it’s too late to get out. Having a working smoke alarm is crucial. Until you hear your smoke alarm beeping because you need to replace the batteries, you probably don’t think about your smoke alarm. “People feel a lot

Hikers detected the first wildfire of the year in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday on the Sevenmile Hole trail. The lightning-ignited 0.1-acre fire, called the 7 Mile Hole Fire, is located three miles east of Canyon Village, near the Yellowstone River. The fire is smoldering on a steep rocky slope and is not accessible by

The wind did not stop 163 people from playing in the annual Fairwinds Senior Golf Scramble at the Pinecrest Golf Course in Idaho Falls Thursday morning. “The day started several years ago by Ken Madsen,” said Jon Potter, the general manager at Fairwinds Senior Living in Idaho Falls. Madsen was the previous general manager at

The City of Idaho Falls has plans to continue upgrades on its South Boulevard Project. The proposed changes would add one additional lane on South Boulevard from 18th Street to 21st Street, similar to what is already the case going northbound. The plan is to widen the road enough to put in the second lane

The spotlight is on Mountain River Ranch as we continue our series of reports this on local places offering summer long entertainment. There are some unique features about this venue that set it apart. They are located in Ririe next to the South Fork of the Snake River. The evening begins with an old west

More wind in the forecast for Friday, with gusts at 20-35 mph. We’ll see mostly sunny skies for the next few days. Only a few isolated thunderstorms near the Montana border and Yellowstone. High Pressure builds back in for next week, with HOT temperatures close to 100 for Monday afternoon. Friday – Windy with highs

Her name is Francine Bardole. She is a crime scene investigator and forensics specialist. She works out of a lab in West Jordan, Utah. But that’s not all. She works cold cases nationwide. Eyewitness News 3 anchor Todd Kunz talked with Bardole to find out the process she used in the Dodge case. Bardole credits

U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop says he may change his mind about retiring and run again for his House seat. The longtime Republican congressman tells the Deseret News on Thursday that he’s considering running for another term and plans to announce his decision at the end of July. He says several people have asked him to

Wyoming wildlife officials plan to discuss possibly requiring hunters to carry bear spray in grizzly bear habitat. Seven environmental groups have petitioned the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to adopt such a requirement, saying it could result in hunters killing fewer grizzlies in self-defense. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the commission plans to

Superintendent Cam Sholly announced Duane Bubac as the new Chief of Facility Management and Operations for Yellowstone National Park. Bubac is an 18-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS) and is currently the Associate Regional Director for Facilities and Infrastructure in the NPS Midwest Regional Office in Omaha, Nebraska. Bubac has been serving as

UPDATE: Two people are dead and five others were injured following a head-on collision in Grand Teton National Park. Police say the crash happened Tuesday on U.S. Highway 89 when the driver of a minivan veered into oncoming traffic and hit an SUV. The minivan’s driver, 65-year-old Craig Edward Aubuchon of Town and Country, Missouri,

UPDATE 7/18/19 12:30 a.m.: The lanes are no longer blocked. ISP says no further information will be released. ___ ORIGINAL: Idaho State Police is investigating a commercial vehicle crash on US 30 at Sublette Road, east of McCammon. ISP reports the crash is blocking the right eastbound lane.

The lightning-caused Shady Fire reported the evening of July 10 is estimated at 1,070 acres. The fire is burning in subalpine fir and lodgepole pine and is located approximately two miles east of Seafoam Guard Station in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Middle Fork Ranger District. It is burning in

A plan to build the nation’s first small modular nuclear reactors to produce commercial power is a step closer. A Utah-based energy cooperative said Wednesday it has sales contracts for enough carbon-free power to begin a license application process with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build the reactors in eastern Idaho. Utah Associated Municipal Power

After spending nearly two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, Christopher Tapp was exonerated from the wrongful conviction of the 1996 murder of Angie Dodge Wednesday. “I’m thankful that I’ve been given this second chance of life,” Tapp said. In 1998, Tapp was found guilty of Dodge’s rape and murder after

With the help of The Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter, cat and kitten adoption prices have been slashed through September. The group is picking up a portion of adoption fees through September 30, bringing feline adoption prices down to $25 for cats and $35 for kittens. The discount amounts to more than 60 percent

Authorities say a Utah woman has died after a tree fell on her head. The Deseret News reports the 74-year-old woman was cutting down trees with a chain saw near her family’s cabin in Manor Lands on Tuesday. Summit County Sheriff’s Lt. Andrew Wright says a dead tree that was leaning against a tree the

Authorities have seized dozens of animals that were living in squalid conditions at a home in west Casper. The Casper Star-Tribune reports police responding to complaints by neighbors took the animals Wednesday, and misdemeanor charges are expected to be filed against the lone woman who lives in the home. Police spokeswoman Rebekah Ladd says officers

Authorities have suspended the search for a 28-year-old woman who has been missing since Saturday. Sgt. Travis Bingham with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday investigators had no leads on the whereabouts of Aubree Corona, who was reported missing after she didn’t come back to a campsite near Union Pass as planned. Corona was

Idaho State Police investigated a single truck crash on northbound Highway 28, north of Leadore, Wednesday afternoon at 1:35. 52-year-old Alvin Tingey of Evanston, WY, was driving north on Highway 28 in a 2014 Kenworth truck pulling a propane tank trailer and a propane tank trailer and a propane tank pup trailer. Tingey drove off

Clear skies and gusty winds with highs slightly below average. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Thursday, with gusts 30-45 mph. Watch for blowing dust, impairing visibility and presenting driving hazards. Thursday – Windy, Mostly sunny with highs into the mid 80’s. Afternoon Wind gusts 20-45 mph. Friday – Windy with highs into the

Nearly 30,000 bees were removed from the Swanson Arch at Idaho State University last Friday. The removal, which took nearly four hours to complete, was done by Sarah Hofeldt, a member of the fitness department at ISU, and her husband Nick. Hofeldt, outside of teaching aerobics, is also a beekeeper. She said she got interested

The Teton School District 401 School Board voted four to one to retire the Redskin mascot name Tuesday night. They are currently not going to change the imagery of the mascot. Part of the vote included promising not to use taxpayer money for changes made. Those changes are estimated to cost just under $30,000. The

The spotlight is on researchers in Aberdeen Wednesday evening. The University of Idaho’s research and extension center held its biennial twilight tour. Faculty and students showcased their research that could potentially help farmers in the region. U of I’s campus in Aberdeen is considered a world-class facility, and they do research on some of Idaho’s

It used to be when looking for a job, people would often turn to the classified’s section in the newspaper or look for help wanted signs in a company’s window. More and more employers are turning to the internet to post their help wanted listings. But how can employers make their help wanted post stick

The Marshall Public Library is hosting a fresh food drive, but because of the cold spring, there haven’t been any donations yet. The food drive has been active since mid-May and will continue until Sept. 30. All donations go to the Idaho Food Bank. Last year, the food drive collected more than 600 pounds of

The historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout burned to the ground after having been struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm in the area Tuesday afternoon. The fire lookout is located southwest of Mammoth Hot Springs and north of Madison Junction. The structure fire also damaged a park radio repeater. Three employees, including the park fire

Clear skies and gusty winds with highs slightly below average. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Thursday, with gusts 20-45 mph. Thursday – Windy, Mostly sunny with highs into the mid 80’s. Afternoon Wind gusts 20-45 mph. Friday – Windy with highs into the upper 80’s. Partly cloudy skies. Saturday – Sunny, with a

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson has been invited to speak at the NAACP convention in Detroit, marking the latest sign of a burgeoning partnership between the two organizations. President Nelson will speak Sunday. Last July, Elder Jack N. Gerard of the Seventy spoke at the NAACP’s 109th annual

The Idaho Falls Airport (IDA) passenger numbers for the first half of 2019 show a record number of passengers flying through the IDA’s gates. From January 1 to June 30 of 2019, the airport handled approximately 165,000 total passengers. That number is nearly 20,000 passengers more than flew through the airport during the same period

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY… The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS/TIMING…Difficult driving conditions are possible, especially to those driving high profile vehicles or trailers. Blowing dust is possible which

A Wyoming man says he is recovering after being knocked out by lightning in an airport parking lot. Paul Beaupre says he’d gone to Jackson Hole Airport to pick up his son but a storm delayed the flight. Beaupre says he was in the parking lot heading back to his car when he saw a

Boise prosecutors have been forced to notify defendants in dozens of cases that a police officer may have lied under oath. The Idaho Statesman reports a deputy city prosecutor sent 19 such notices out on June 11, informing the defendants that former Boise Police Department officer Kayse Stone violated departmental policies regarding truthfulness in court

Idaho Falls Police and Idaho Falls Fire personnel both responded to a fire in a guest room at the Motel 6 at 1448 W Broadway around 9: 05 a.m. Wednesday. Officers were able to locate the room on the second floor and gain entry where they found a pile of bath towels on fire in

The Pocatello Police Department is asking for your help identifying suspects involved in a theft at the WinCo Store located at 1030 Yellowstone.Police report the theft occurred on July 3. If you can identify any of these subjects, email Officer Bloxham at sbloxham@pocatello.us and reference 19-P13635. Police ask you do not call dispatch.

“There exists clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner (Christopher Tapp) was convicted of a crime for which he did not commit.” That is the claim in a motion filed in court by Bonneville County Prosecutor Daniel Clark in Idaho Falls Thursday. Seventh District Judge Alan Stephens has scheduled hearings next Wednesday, July 17, on a

Relatives say a 6-year-old Utah girl who died after her father accidentally struck her with a golf ball was a loving, playful child. Aria Hill’s uncle David Smith described her as a happy child who greeted strangers and enjoyed spending time with her parents to reporters on Monday. Police say the ball struck Hill in

Lava Hot Springs is a great place to recreate in the summer. The threat of rain did not stop people from enjoying the river in Lava Hot Springs Tuesday. Lava Hot Springs, an Icon to Bannock County and Southeast Idaho, provides a great vacation destination for families. During the summer, the river is the main

Idaho families struggling with hunger just got a big boost from Dairy West. The organization, which represents Idaho and Utah dairy farmers, recently donated a new refrigerated truck to the Idaho Foodbank. It will help increase the nonprofit’s ability to safely store milk and other perishable food products and deliver them to food pantries throughout

Environmental Management (EM) crews at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site have safely finished reducing the size of large, contaminated legacy waste boxes and debris and repackaging them for shipment to permanent disposal facilities. Workers with EM cleanup contractor Fluor Idaho packaged the size-reduced components for off-site disposal, or processing through EM’s Advanced Mixed Waste

Wildlife watchers say a grizzly bear cub that was lingering alone near a mountain pass in western Wyoming has reunited with its mother. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the mother bear and cub, nicknamed Felicia and Pepper, were spotted together near Togwotee Pass on Tuesday. Onlookers had feared the cub was possibly orphaned

On July 10, the Trump administration announced a plan to reduce end-stage kidney disease by 25 percent by the year 2030. The plan includes doubling the number of kidney transplants in the United States, which comes as good news for Chubbuck woman Rindee Larson, who has been in need of a transplant for four years.

A 53-year-old inmate at a prison in southeast Wyoming has died after a lengthy illness. The Wyoming Department of Corrections says Lorenzo Montez died at the state’s medium-security prison in Torrington on Tuesday, and an autopsy has been ordered. Montez was sentenced in November 2007 on two counts of immodest, immoral or indecent liberties with

Clear skies for Wednesday. Cooler temps back into the mid to upper 80’s. Low pressure moving to our North, we’ll see windy conditions with slightly cooler temps for the rest of the week. Wednesday – Windy, with mostly sunny skies. SW winds 15-30 mph. Highs into the lower 80’s. Thursday – Mostly sunny with highs

The Teton School Board has voted in favor of retiring the Teton High School mascot, 4 to 1. Community members split into five groups led by school board members to talk about the mascot, the Redskins. They are not changing the imagery. One of the questions from last week’s meeting was how much it would

The Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone has been around for more than 50 years. As people come in they’re treated to pre – show numbers by cast members. They can join in on the fun with a good old-fashioned sing-along. And they can even get recognized for birthdays and anniversaries. The Playmill is known for

Although The INN (Idaho Nutrition Now) has been open for two years, the business was only open two days a week until last August. Since then, they’ve been open six days a week, offering healthy and nutritious meals and snacks to the community. Owner and operator Amy Meyers said she got into Herbalife about seven

The Idaho Falls Auditorium District announced a new long-term partnership with Mountain America Credit Union. Sterling Nielsen, the president and chief executive officer of Mountain America Credit Union, said, “I went to my board of directors and told them this is a way to make a difference in the community.” A difference that the Auditorium

The Utah Supreme Court has ruled a man who suffered a knee injury in a church-sponsored basketball game can’t sue an opposing player over a common foul. Judd Nixon says he hurt his left knee in a 2012 game at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stake center in Utah County when an

The University of Utah police chief is retiring months after his department came under fierce criticism for its handling of a student’s increasingly urgent reports about her ex-boyfriend before the man killed her on campus. University officials said Tuesday Police Chief Dale Brophy will leave on Oct. 15 to “pursue other opportunities.” Though an investigation

UPDATE: Authorities have identified the man killed in a paraglider crash on Monday as the co-owner of the flight park where the crash occurred. Boise County Sheriff Jim Kaczmarek says 38-year-old Justin Boer, one of the owners of the Horseshoe Bend Flight Park and an experienced paraglider and instructor, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A few thunderstorms Tuesday evening, with clearing skies for Wednesday. Cooler temps back into the mid to upper 80’s. Low pressure moving to our north, we’ll see windy conditions with slightly cooler temps for the rest of the week. Wednesday – Windy, with mostly sunny skies. SW winds 15-30 mph. Highs into the lower 80’s.

Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield said she won’t make any excuses for comments disparaging individuals, schools or communities. Her statement comes after tapes of a recent Idaho Public Charter School Commission meeting included comments that were demeaning to individual charter schools and the communities they serve. The session was unknowingly recorded and

The beautification of Broadway Street is completed. City officials and organizations gathered together Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony finalizing the project. The sidewalks have been completely redone on the north and south side of Broadway Street from Memorial to Yellowstone highway. Also, new curb, gutters, trees, plants, a drip system, and new LED energy-efficient lights

Headwaters Construction has promised the Teton School Board it will guarantee the maximum price for renovation and additions at Teton Middle School in Driggs. The estimated cost of six projects approved by voters in November 2017 was $37.3 million. The overall actual cost will come in above the approved bond amount by about 6.5%, due

Authorities say a 6-year-old girl has died after her father accidentally struck her with a golf ball. Lt. Trent Colledge with the Orem Police Department says the girl and her father had been golfing at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course in Orem Monday morning when her father hit a ball and struck the girl in the

State officials have approved a rewrite of Idaho’s 50-year-old mining law. Republican Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho Land Board voted Tuesday to adopt rules intended to give mining companies the financial leeway to mine but also avoid leaving Idaho taxpayers paying for cleanup costs if a mining company goes bankrupt. The

UPDATE 11:55 a.m. The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports the fire it out. It burned a total of two acres. Crews are finishing mopping up. ___ ORIGINAL: The Idaho Falls Fire Department is currently fighting a brush fire on the east side of the river near Sage Lakes Golf Course and the Upper Plant. Firefighters

Wyoming Game and Fish will generate $1.1 million for wildlife conservation through the sale of epic hunting licenses this year. Created by Governor Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature in 2013, the “Super Tag” raffle provides hunters additional opportunities. The winners of this year’s draw were announced Monday. This fall,11 hunters will pursue bighorn sheep,

Authorities have released the name of a man who died in a house fire in western Wyoming. Sgt. Travis Bingham with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim Monday as 67-year-old James Tipton, of Pinedale. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Pinedale last week, and a woman who was able to escape told

Kayakers in southern Idaho are being warned to watch for any falling objects dropped from the Perrine Bridge near Twin Falls. AWOL Adventure Sports owner Paul Mehni told The Times-News he warns kayakers not to linger under the bridge lest they get hit. He says he’s found shopping carts and bowling balls in the water

The trial has started for a man accused of opening fire in a Wyoming hospital. The Casper Star-Tribune reported Monday the defense attorney for 20-year-old Mitchell Taylor is preparing to argue that the two counts of aggravated assault don’t match his client’s actions. Taylor pleaded guilty last week to property destruction in the shooting at

Just a few south of the Montana state line on Highway 20 is the brand new Yellowstone Playhouse. The old Mac’s Inn Playhouse was torn down, so the people who ran it had a brand-new one built. The inside of this dinner theater looks a lot more modern than the old place, but what happens

The Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect organization is hosting a camp this week to teach people with special needs how to ride bikes. Jason Creager suffered a stroke before he was born that paralyzed his left side, so riding a bike as a kid was challenging. “I’ve tried to ride a bike when I

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has named Tami Frost as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In that post, Frost will oversee nursing operations throughout the hospital, ensure quality patient care, and lead efforts to increase patient satisfaction. Frost recently served as CNO at the 417-bed Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami. Kendall is a Level One

On Monday, crews were working on the first phase of renovations at Pocatello High School. Part of a two-phase plan, the work will increase ADA accessibility and create a direct door to the main office. While many have voiced their disapproval of the district’s plans for the historic structure, the Historic Preservation Commission took things

Drivers on Ammon Road noticed a significant change Monday. The road was striped to add a new center turning lane. It goes from 17th Street to Lincoln Road. The city of Ammon and Bonneville County worked together on the project. They city says this has become one of its busiest streets. There were many reasons

Idaho Falls is cleaning up Monday after a series of severe thunderstorms moved through the area over the weekend. At least two buildings were hit by lightning. The chimney on the ARTitorium downtown was hit at about 9:15 p.m. Saturday and just a few minutes later the clock tower at Taylor’s Crossing was also struck.

The two-day parade of epic deals know as Amazon Prime Day began Monday and the Better Business Bureau has some tips to make sure that none of your purchases end up being a scam. The first thing to do is to research the product’s logistics, know where it’s coming from, who’s making it, and if

A 15-year-old giraffe has been euthanized at a Utah zoo after struggling with intestinal issues. Utah’s Hogle Zoo announced Monday Kipenzi the giraffe was euthanized on July 12 after zookeepers noticed her appetite severely decreased and she wasn’t going to the bathroom. Zoo veterinarians said the giraffe did not respond to exhaustive treatment and showed

An Arizona pilot escaped serious injury after he crashed the plane he was flying at around 1:18 p.m. Monday in Caribou County. The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office said the plane crashed into a hillside just west of 2629 Kelly Toponce Road near Bancroft. The pilot, identified as Curtis E. Hill, 56, of Somerton, Arizona, was

Learning more about yourself through genetic testing is a popular thing in our day. With so many DNA testing companies out there, learning about your families past and cultural roots is easier than ever. “So many people are so interested in their DNA makeup, their genetic testing, genetic history, to find more about their health

A local retirement community is hosting a day of fun to raise money for a very serious cause. The Lincoln Court Retirement Community enjoyed its second annual Friends & Family Carnival to support the Alzheimer’s Association. With the help of local sponsors and vendors, the carnival was filled with activities for all ages to enjoy.

A few thunderstorms late Monday with gusty winds. We’ll see more thunderstorms for Tuesday with cooler temps back into the mid to upper 80’s. With low pressure moving into the Northwest, we’ll see windy conditions with slightly cooler temps for the rest of the week. Tuesday – Scattered afternoon thunderstorms, otherwise, partly sunny with highs

Former Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has asked the Trump administration to investigate possible Chinese involvement in a mining company that could compete in Idaho with a Canadian-based company that tapped Otter to serve on its board of directors. The Idaho Statesman reports in a story on Friday Otter in a July 9 letter to

Wyoming cities want only people living inside their limits to have a say on city taxes, a change some county governments say would put them at a disadvantage. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Sunday state lawmakers heard from city and county officials last week while discussing changes to the local-option tax. Under current

Gallatin County Search and Rescue team member Travis Swanson was killed in a climbing accident Sunday. Sheriff Brian Gootkin said Swanson was climbing on Mount Cowen in Park County when rockfall swept him and fellow Search and Rescue team member Will Hitchcock downslope. A third team member was also climbing in the party. Jackson Negri

Applicants vying for a handful of licenses to grow Utah’s medical marijuana will have to wait longer than expected to find out who has been selected. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Saturday they are delaying the announcement of who will grow the state’s medical marijuana to the end of the month. State

Many of us know them as local heroes. First responders and law enforcement are prepared to help us with lifesaving services, but one man says it’s time they had the same services returned to them. Steve Scott is a Blackfoot police officer. During his 15 years of service, he has learned firsthand the emotional burden

UPDATE 7-15-19: The Teton County Sheriff’s office has confirmed that a body, positively identified as Averin Scott, was located in the Snake River near the Flying Saddle Resort. The body was discovered Sunday night by authorities in Lincoln County. ___ Orginal Story: Searchers plan to keep looking for a northern Arizona man who has been

Teton County Fire and Rescue will host a public meeting in Victor Tuesday to talk about a project aimed at reducing fire fuel loading. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest said the project would focus on the south end of Teton Valley from Grove Creek south to Highway 31 and then east to Highway 31. The project

A tech worker charged in the death of a Utah college student has made his first court appearance. Ayoola A. Ajayi appeared by video from jail alongside a court-appointed attorney during a quick hearing Monday to set a future court date. He did not speak or enter a plea to murder, kidnapping and other charges.

The lightning-caused “Shady” fire in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness has grown to an estimated 1,000 acres. It continues to burn in the Shady and Castro Creeks. Firefighters are working to protect identified “values” at risk in the area. Fire managers have assigned a Ramshorn Type II Wildland Fire Module and two

A nursing professor and interim dean of Idaho State University’s College of Nursing has been named the newest member of the Idaho Board of Correction. Gov. Brad Little announced Friday Karen Neill has been appointed to the three-member board, filling the seat vacated by former board member Cindy Wilson. Neill joins Dr. David McClusky and

Shareholders will vote Friday on an eCobalt plan to merge with Australia-based Jervois Mining Limited. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it was taking action after dealing with ongoing volatility in the price for cobalt. A friendly merger was announced in April. Under it, Jervois acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of eCobalt that

Twenty-eight lawmakers in Idaho believe that Boise State University’s new president should look at different paths when it comes to the school’s efforts in diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives. A letter sent to Marlene Tromp last week says that the initiatives increases tuition, results in segregation and goes against the “Idaho way.” The letter was

The ARTitorium in downtown Idaho Falls was struck by lightning Saturday night. The chimney on top of the building was destroyed and a car on the street was damaged when a brick from the chimney fell on the windshield, shattering it. No one was in the ARTitorium at the time but guests at The Destinations

UPDATE: 7/13/19 8:00 p.m.: 20 Mile Fire is 100 percent contained according to the Bureau of Land Management. — Fire crews have been battling the 22-Mile Fire since Friday night. The lightning-caused fire started around 8:30 p.m on Friday and is 191 acres. It is about 50 percent contained. Crews are hoping for full containment

UPDATE 6:38 P.M.: The Ridgeline fire is an estimated 1000 acres because of extreme fire behavior. Two more single-engine air tankers are responding to the fire, ORIGINAL STORY: Fire crews are battling a fire 7 miles northeast of Albion. It is estimated to be about 100 acres. The fire is currently running and torching in

The Pocatello Arts Council is teaming up with the Idaho Food Bank in Pocatello for their “Empty Bowls Project” in September. They held a bowl painting party for the public at the Pocatello Farmers Market Saturday. Participants paid $5 to paint a bowl which will be auctioned off at the fundraiser. Food banks struggle with

Have you seen these people? According to Vern’s Radio Shack in Pocatello they stole products off the shelves. If you recognize any of them you are asked to call Pocatello Police at (208) 234-6100.

A woman was sent to the hospital after rolling her truck off of highway 32. It happened near milepost 9 just north of Felt around 4:51 p.m. Friday. Idaho State Police say 21-year-old Hailey Sackett of Ashton was driving north on highway 32 in a 1994 Chevrolet pickup truck when she went around a corner

Across hundreds of big cities and small towns, thousands are expected to gather across the globe for the “Lights For Liberty” vigils. Calling attention to the treatment of immigrants in detention centers ahead of thousands of planned raids. “Pictures speak a thousand words and we can’t ignore things,” organizer Rev. Jenny Peek said. “If we’re

It’s a big night for country fans in Pocatello. Dwight Yoakam is performing at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre in just a few hours. The energy is high because this concert is the first concert of summer. Since this is the first, coordinators are working hard to put on a great show. On Friday, it’s