Month: July 2019

Idaho’s overall crime rate dropped slightly according to the latest Idaho State Police “Crime in Idaho” report. The report, released Tuesday, details the number and types of crimes tallied by local law enforcement agencies across the state. Overall, the crime rate in 2018 dropped by nearly 2% compared to the previous year. Violent crime reports

Idaho Power plans to provide 100% clean energy by 2045 and has now released its long-term plan to accomplish that goal. The 2019 Integrated Resource Plan was filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commissions in Idaho and Oregon on June 28. “This plan shows the way forward,” said Tess Park, Idaho Power’s Vice President of

As part of ongoing research, Idaho Fish and Game biologists have begun trapping grizzly bears in the Upper Snake Region. The work will continue through the end of August within the Island Park caldera, Centennial Mountains, west of Highway 20, and the Cave Falls area along the Wyoming border. When trapping operations are being conducted,

Officials say this year’s Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will feature more than 18,000 fireworks and some brand-new special effects. It will begin at 10 p.m. Thursday at Snake River Landing in Idaho Falls and last for about 31 minutes. It is the 27th year the Idaho Falls based company has hosted the event, which drew over

The City of Idaho Falls reminds community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day holiday, have patience and plan ahead to ensure the safety of residents and guests. EMERGENCIESCall 911 for emergencies only. To contact public safety for non-emergent issues call (208) 529-1200. LOST CHILD“Parents and caregivers are reminded

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office says a 42-year-old fisherman is missing after he fell off a dock and into the swift-moving Snake River. The man’s name has not been released. The sheriff’s office says he was fishing near the Swan Falls Dam late Saturday night or early Sunday morning when he fell into the water.

Firefighters made short work of the first significant fire around the 4th of July weekend. Reported at around 4:30 p.m. Monday, the “Douglas” fire burned about 10 acres on private land about 10 miles south of Pocatello and south of the Mink Creek area. The fire, which was smoldering and creeping through grass and brush,

Drivers caught a commemorative glimpse Monday afternoon turning into the roundabout on Lincoln and Hitt Road in Idaho Falls. A flag-raising ceremony celebrates the completion of the roundabout dedicated to patriotism and appreciation for veterans within the community. Roger Christenson, chairmen of the Bonneville County Chamber of Commerce said, “We knew we wanted to complete

It’s been a week since Teresa McKnight took over as the new CEO of Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI), replacing Dana Kirkham. McKnight said that it was the efforts of Kirkham that got her interested in REDI. “She’s done a fantastic job over the last year of bringing the program together,” she said.

A new park in Victor is bringing art and the community together. “Victor has a lot of vacant lots,” said Molly Absolon, Victor city councilor. “And it ends up making the town feel sort of empty and disjointed.” A landowner offered a plot of land next to the post office to the Victor Placemakers for

Idaho State Police investigated a single car crash on I-15 at milepost 49 near McCammon. 41-year-old Qing Ye of Shanghai, China was driving south in a 2017 Toyota Camry. Ye went off the left shoulder, overcorrected and went across both lanes of travel and onto the right shoulder. The car hit rocks and rolled, coming

Officials at the City of Pocatello Water Department mailed more than 26,000 copies of the annual water report to city residents. “We had no violations,” said Jeff Mansfield, the director of public works. Each substance that’s in the water came in well under the highest level that’s safe to drink. The only contaminant the city

Update July 1, 2019 1:19 p.m.: Christopher Tapp appeared in Court on Monday for a status conference, where his defense team asked the court to exonerate his wrongful conviction of raping and killing Angie Dodge. In a rare move, the defense counsel was flanked by the founder of The Innocence Project, who flew into Idaho

UPDATE: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says additional property owners have now lined up to completely close the “Monkey Rock” area to public use. All have now posted their properties as “No Trespassing” and most will be fencing their land to drive home the point. The canal company that uses the water is also posting

Idaho’s Latino student population is growing, while the number of Latino or nonwhite teachers remains stagnant. The Idaho Press-Tribune reported Saturday in the state’s 10 school districts with the highest percentage of Latino students, 90% of teachers are white. Officials say Latino students are the largest minority group in Idaho public schools, including several schools

Governor Brad Little, legislators, representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Idaho Transportation Department joined together in Caldwell Monday to rename US-20. The highway, which runs across southern Idaho from the Oregon line to Montana border, was renamed as a Medal of Honor Highway. “The official renaming of US-20 in Idaho

Thunderstorms Monday evening, with a drier forecast for Tuesday.Another round of thunderstorms expected for Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday – Sunny with highs into the lower to mid 80’s. Wednesday – Partly cloudy skies, with highs in the upper 70’s. Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Thursday – Partly cloudy with a slight chance

If you live in the Hibbard area of Madison County, get prepared for a power outage. Fall River Electric has scheduled a planned power outage for the Teton Lakes Golf Course area Tuesday. The outage will begin at 9 a.m. and last about 6 hours to around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Fall River crews will be

80 Gallatin County, Montana Search and Rescue volunteers spent 285 hours on three incidents last weekend. It started Saturday evening when volunteers were sent to an injured hiker in the Truman Gulch area. The Sheriff’s office said a 27-year-old Bozeman woman was hiking with her fiance and dog when she injured her knee. When her

A Pocatello man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence after crashing into a Pocatello Police vehicle at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Idaho State Police investigated. They said Marco Rosas-Alicea, 24, was driving a 2004 Hyundai Elantra eastbound on West Lewis. Police Officer, Sgt. B. Harris was driving north on Main Street in a marked

UPDATE: The drowning victims were identified as Christopher Joseph Tanney, 31, and his daughter Claire Tanney, age 5. ___ ORIGINAL STORY: A young girl is dead and a body has been found after a boating accident Friday. Custer County officials said they received a report of a child being pulled from Redfish Lake after a

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports a 14-year-old male accidentally discharged a firearm and the bullet struck his right foot at the Slug Creek area at a campground commonly referred to has Horse Shoe Bend near the Summit View Campground on Monday. The sheriff’s office says the teen was hunting squirrels with his 12-year-old cousin.

Serving a mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be more expensive for many members of the faith. Church leadership sent a letter last week announcing members will have to pay $500 a month starting in July 2020 for missions in 18 countries including the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan.

A law lowering from 21 to 18 the age limit for carrying a concealed handgun within city limits in Idaho without a permit or training has gone into effect. The law passed by Idaho lawmakers and signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little taking effect Monday aligns gun laws in urban areas with rural areas where

A nonprofit foundation that raises money for projects in Yellowstone National Park has about $4.35 million in debt. John Walda, interim CEO of Yellowstone Forever, told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle the organization made faulty revenue projections when it was formed by combining the Yellowstone Association and the Yellowstone Park Foundation in 2016. Yellowstone Forever invested

Fire danger is beginning to rise with temperatures and drier weather. Teton Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated danger to “moderate” for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge and other parts of Teton County. The danger increased due to summer curing of vegetation and warmer and windy conditions.

Mayor Brian Blad stayed at home to find a new Airport Manager. Alan Evans has been named to lead the Pocatello Regional Airport. Evans has worked at the airport for over 29 years and has been the facility’s Operations and Maintence Supervisor for the past 15 years. Blad said Evans knows and understands the airport

“I’ve had people say, ‘oh we need you to do our tax return, here’s our information’ and I say, I don’t open links, you need to call me if you want anything done and I would set up a client portal, but then they disappear,” said co-owner of Behling Jones Accounting, Holly Behling. Holly Behling

Former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador has been elected chairman of the Idaho Republican Party. Labrador on Saturday defeated former Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna 111-109. The chairman is responsible primarily for overseeing the party’s goals of electing Republicans and developing a political game plan for elections. Labrador served as a U.S. congressman for

UPDATE: 8:40 a.m. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire at Lincoln Alternative High School at 3175 E. Lincoln Road, was called in by an individual passing the school at around 1:25 a.m. Monday. Two ambulances, two engines, one ladder truck and a battalion chief responded. Fire was coming through the roof of the

The community of Idaho Falls was left shocked and saddened this week, many residents in disbelief with the news that a young woman was murdered in her own home. The alleged killer her boyfriend. Kaylynn Blue’s body was found buried in a shallow grave in her back yard flower garden. Her longtime boyfriend 33-year-old Phillip

Kevin M. Lauritzen, 30, of Preston was killed after he crashed his 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle on East Glendale Road near North 2200 East, east of Preston, Sunday. Idaho State Police said the crash happened about 8:19 p.m. when Lauritzen failed to negotiate a curve, went off the left shoulder of the road and through

Scattered thunderstorms are expected into the higher elevations throughout the week. Clear skies are expected in the plains, with the chance fore storms at it’s highest on Independence Day. Monday – Partly sunny with highs into the mid to upper 80’s. Tuesday – Sunny with highs into the lower to mid 80’s. Wednesday – Partly