Month: July 2019

UPDATE 3:05 p.m.: Idaho State Police reports a 75-year-old Idaho Falls man was killed in a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on eastbound US 20 at exit…

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso (R) disclosed Monday that he spent the Independence Day weekend visiting Wyoming National Guard troops in Kuwait and…

A Michigan man was struck and killed by a vehicle while standing on a Wyoming highway at night. The Wyoming Highway Patrol tells KGAB-AM the crash…

A woman and two children have died in an early morning house fire in Idaho. News organizations report 43-year-old Jana K. Cullen, her 12-year-old son…

Idaho Falls Police arrested two people after a car was reported being chased by a motorcycle rider shooting a firearm at the vehicle at around 1:30…

The parents of a young girl who died while in foster care are suing the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the foster family and several state…

A motorcycle passing a pickup truck north of Cody did not have enough time to return to the driving lane before colliding with an oncoming sport…

Idaho Falls Police are seeking the public’s help to identify two people involved in a theft at a local store. Police did not identify which…

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling that protected livestock grazing on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. According…

A Disneyland guest recorded a violent brawl that broke out between a family at Disneyland in Toontown on Saturday. According to reports, the family…

Environmental groups say a U.S. Forest Service plan to improve wildlife habitat in eastern Idaho will do the opposite and takes an illegal shortcut…

Prosecutors say a man has admitted abducting and abusing a young girl while she was playing outside in Wyoming. Thirty-two-year-old Joshua Hicks is…

An Idaho charter school has requested an investigation into a state commission it says is biased. The Times-News reported Saturday administrators at…

UPDATE 11:50 a.m.: Idaho Power reports power has been restored to the majority of customers. __ ORIGINAL: More than 1,700 Idaho Power Company…

Wildlife watchers say a possibly orphaned grizzly bear cub is lingering near a mountain pass in western Wyoming. The cub has been spotted in the same…

UPDATE 7/6/19 1:49 P.M.: A second suspect involved in last nights car-jacking has been arrested. They were taken into custody at the top of Rapid Crk…

On Friday, The Gate City Grays hosted the Smithfield Blue Sox at Halliwell Park. Although one member of the Sox can’t suit up, he’s still…

UPDATE 7/7/19 8:41 P.M.: Fire crews contained the Radar Hill fire at 10:30 Saturday night. The Bureau of Land Management is hoping to have control of…

UPDATE 7/7/19 7:28 P.M.: The Horse Butte Fire is expected to be 80 percent contained tonight. Crews are mopping up and securing the fire perimeter…

One of two Montana men accused of decapitating a winning casino patron faces new charges. The Billings Gazette reports that 32-year-old Donald Ray…

**Note: This page may take a few seconds to load. If it doesn’t load, click HERE.** Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested the driver of a GMC pickup at around 5:40 p.m. Friday. Witnesses said the pickup swerved prior to…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department extinguished a brush fire on the 1400 block of North Emerson Sunday night. It burned about 5 acres. It broke out…

Idaho gas prices average $2.92 per gallon Monday, down about 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gas Buddy. Prices today are 19.6…

A “Red Flag” warning is posted for an area of eastern Idaho stretching along the Snake River corridor from Twin Falls to Island Park…

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday afternoon as, dry conditions and expected thunderstorms have us looking out for…

U.S. Sen. Jim Risch stopped by the station of the Fourth of July and discussed a variety of topics. One of those topics was Iran. Risch was in the…

The Wyoming State Capitol will reopen to the public Wednesday after a four-year, $300 million renovation project. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported…

The former executive of an Idaho senior center who admitted to embezzling thousands of dollars has been sentenced to a month in jail. The Coeur…

Wyoming coal workers who were locked out of their jobs after Blackjewel LLC filed for bankruptcy protection are wondering whether they’ll ever…

If you didn’t get enough fireworks on the Fourth, you can still get a second dose. Indian Spring Resort is hosting its annual fireworks show in…

UPDATE 7/6/19 8:33 P.M.: Central Fire District and INL canceled units that were going to assist with the fire on US 20. Idaho Falls Fire, Ammon Fire…

High and Dry for most everyone. Mountain showers/storms are 30-40%. Highs in the 80’s for most, upper 70’s for Wy. Lows in the…

The nine game winning streak to start the season seems like ancient history after the Idaho Falls Chukars fall to the Missoula Osprey 8-5 Friday…

Friday was the last day to the assessed value of property in Bannock County, and the Assessor’s Office was busy with people who upset over…

As kids and adults splashed at the city of Ammon swimming pool, the summer kitchen staff at Bonneville School District 93 prepared Friday’s…

Fireworks aren’t the only thing that ‘goes off’ on the 4th of July, it’s also the number one day of the year that dogs run…

Two Jefferson County Waterway Deputies are safe after an accident on the South Fork of the Snake River about 3 miles upstream from the Menan-Lorenzo…

East Idaho Credit Union surprised a Shelley mother with something she set out to do more than two decades ago. EICU asked people on social media over…

Hosting an event as large as the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration requires some serious cleaning the next day. It’s a task that luckily…

Idaho State Police are investigating a one-car rollover on Interstate 15 near milepost 76. A female driver was the only occupant. She was transported…

UPDATE: 7/5/19 The St. Anthony Police Department has re-opened the Sand Bar to public swimming. Police said they were advised that river flows are…

Authorities say a man has been arrested following the discovery of a body with multiple gunshot wounds in Caldwell, Idaho. KBOI report s a…

If you can’t make it to the firework shows on July 4, don’t worry. Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 will be streaming the shows in…

A plan that would create an 11,000-mile fuel break system in the Great Basin was released by the Bureau of Land Management in Boise Friday. It opened…

Officials said this year’s Melaleuca Freedom Celebration featured more than 18,000 fireworks and some brand-new special effects in about 31…

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports a 34-year-old was killed in a vehicle rollover Thursday around 7:22 p.m. According to police, the…

Utah police say the body of a slain college student has been recovered. The disclosure came at a news conference Friday in the case involving…

The National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in rural southeastern Wyoming on Thursday. National Weather Service meteorologist Gerry…

Salt Lake City has been chosen to host the U.S. Quidditch World Cup in 2021. Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced the selection Friday and said the city…

Police shot and injured a man they say fired a gun within a crowd watching the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. The Spokesman…

One man was killed and another injured in a one-vehicle crash near Soda Springs at around 1:59 a.m. Friday. Idaho State Police said Jacob Beutler,…

Crews spent a large part of Thursday making sure all of the pyrotechnics were ready to roll for the Bannock County Independence Day Celebration.…

It was a nearly flawless month of June for the Idaho Falls Chukars. The Gray Birds went a stellar 12-1 last month. However, When the calendar flipped…

Excitement, nerves and anticipation were in the air at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport on Thursday afternoon. Capt. Bryce Papke is back in eastern…

4th of July celebrations in Rexburg kicked off with a community breakfast at the fire station. “The food was really good, especially for the…

Before you kick off your Independence Day festivities, be sure to plan ahead and know which roads will be closed. Those attending the Melaleuca…

Amid the earthquake activity in California and volcanic activity in Hawaii, the USGS Yellowstone Volcano Observatory reports earthquake activity in…

UPDATE 1:36 P.M. 7/4/19: Two people were sent to the hospital for serious injuries after an accident closed part of 17th street in Idaho Falls.…

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding for 21-year-old Averin Scott. He is a Native American, who was…

A Boise man is accused of holding a woman against her will, assaulting her and threatening her with a knife. The Idaho Statesman reports police…

A woman working at a resort in northwest Wyoming has died of an apparent drowning. The Park County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as…

Researchers at Brigham Young University are helping with a NASA-sponsored project measuring the electrical charge and size of dust particles on Mars.…

One thing you can almost count on during high-traffic events, like parades and firework displays, are misplaced children. In Idaho Falls, fire and…

UPDATE: 7-4 8:41 A.M. Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 15 at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday. Idaho State Police…

Below are the 2019 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Although the list is long, it is not complete. If you have…

The Idaho Falls Liberty on Parade route will remain the same this year. It will proceed west on 4th Street from Holmes Avenue, turn south on…

UPDATE: 7-4 8:29 A.M. Three people were hospitalized after their pickup and camper trailer rolled on the Ashton Hill at around 7:27 p.m. Wednesday.…

With Independence Day fast approaching, many have already gotten into the holiday mindset, resulting in a surge of calls at many local law…

Hundreds of people gathered in Fort Hall for the annual Treaty Day celebration. The event commemorates a peace treaty that was signed by the Shoshone…

“It’s been a challenge, it’s been interesting,” said LDS Idaho Falls East Stake Float board member, Lanny Wilding. In the…

Bannock County Noxious Weed and Mosquito Abatement just released its new drone to help keep the mosquitoes under control. “We use it for not…

Negotiations between the police union and the city got heated yesterday, as members of the police union left during the middle of negotiations.…

The City of Idaho Falls reports estimates indicate Idaho Falls more than doubles in size during the Independence Day celebration. There are many…

Bannock County Commissioners have postponed all hearings for this year’s property assessment appeals. During discussions with the State Tax…

East Idaho Credit Union has raised $49,560 for their charitable program in their annual Kicks for Kids Golf Tournament recently hosted in Idaho…

We’re seeing slightly cooler temperatures with scattered thunderstorms for Independence Day. Hot weather will rebound in for this weekend and…

Fire caused extensive damage to the Cafe Genevive at 135 West Broadway in Jackson Tuesday. Jackson Hole Fire-EMS was called to the restaurant at 2:54…

Representatives of Grand Teton National Park and Grand Teton National Park Foundation cut a ribbon Wednesday formally celebrating a multi-year,…

UPDATE 2:30 p.m. Authorities have identified an Oregon man who drowned while fishing in the Snake River in southwestern Idaho. The Ada County…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Pocatello has tapped an unusual resource to provide a new bus service for Cache Valley commuters.…

The Idaho Transportation Department has reached a conclusion on how to handle Blackfoot traffic at the intersection of Judicial Street and Broadway.…

The Hamer Fire Department has taken delivery of a surplus wildland fire engine from the Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management. The donation…

UPDATE 7/3/19: The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the vehicle and driver have been identified and are no longer being sought. ___ The…

The Seventh Judicial District’s Magistrate Commission will interview five candidates to fill a vacancy in the Bonneville County Magistrate…

The Fourth of July is typically a joyous day for Americans, but for our pets, it can be a stressful one. Pocatello Animal Services is encouraging you…

The Portneuf Air Rescue is ramping up for the 100 deadliest days and the inevitable upswing of injuries that accompanies Independence Day.…

Although the Bridger Teton National Forest Plan is not up for review right now, forest officials are getting ready for it. The Bridger Teton is now…

UPDATE: 7-3 8:10 a.m. The Table Butte fire, about 5 miles east of Camas, was officially contained at 806 acres at approximately 9 p.m. Tuesday. The…

UPDATE: Blackfoot council members voted in favor of the ban Tuesday night. PREVIOUS STORY: Jensen Grove Park is a very popular place to get fresh air…

When Matt Willie stands behind the counter of his family’s fireworks stand outside the Pine Ridge Mall, it continues a tradition he’s…

NASA has selected an idea from a research team from The University of Idaho. The mission called ‘Dragonfly’ is a project to launch a…

It’s no secret that we all need water. The thought that one day, fresh water could be a limited resource is frightening. A large brewing…

The Idaho Falls Police Department plans to put all of its officers on duty Thursday. Police say they will attempt to answer all fireworks complaints…

A weak cold front will slide in, dropping our temperatures slightly for Wednesday and Thursday, with scattered thunderstorms. Hot weather will…

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your help in locating two endangered children and an adult. The juveniles are 12-year-old Ariel…

State and federal officials have identified 6,700 square miles in Idaho to test a plan that allows state participation in federal timber sales to pay…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a report of individuals trespassing at a storage unit business located in the 3500 N. block…

Utah has recorded an increase in DUI arrests after prohibiting driving with a blood alcohol level above the 0.05% limit. The Salt Lake Tribune…

Roundabouts, traffic lights, airport runways and sidewalks are all part of the Idaho Transportation Investment Program released by the Idaho…