Month: October 2019

Learning is something everyone does differently. Some learn best in a classroom, while others are distracted by their surroundings. Now there is a way for students who don’t enjoy the traditional school-based experience to continue their education in Idaho. The Idaho Technical Career Academy offers students in grades 9-12 a full-time, tuition-free learning experience. An

Visitation at Yellowstone National Park was at a 5-year low in September. The park hosted 693,118 visits in September, a 4.3% decrease from September of last year. So far this year, the park has recorded 3,807,814 visitors, down 1.4% from the same period last year and the lowest number since 2014. The list below shows

The U.S. Department of Interior says its various programs resulted in $315 billion in economic output and supported 1.8 million jobs during the past fiscal year. According to its new report, Interior managed lands and waters produced 923 million barrels of crude oil, 4.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 322 million tons of

Residents in Teton County, Wyoming should not be alarmed if they hear emergency warning sirens today. Emergency Management officials will be testing outdoor warning sirens at Teton Village, Teton Pines, Wilson, downtown Jackson, Gregory Lane, Adams Canyon and Hoback Junction to ensue they ae all operational for emergencies. Those in the area may hear a

In response to public interest in the popular HBO television mini-series focused on the Russian Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is hosting a series of public discussions. The talks will focus on the safety of nuclear energy, radiation risks, and whether such an accident could happen in the United States. INL

An Idaho Falls couple will be honored Tuesday with the AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award. Mozelle and Don Neville will receive the 2019 Andrus Award for Community Service. The award is named for AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. It is a symbol of the power of individuals to make a difference in the lives

A garage fire forced the evacuation of a 4-plex apartment complex in the 200 block of Stace Street in Idaho Falls Sunday. Firefighters arrived at 6:27 p.m. to find heavy smoke coming from the garage. The fire was contained to the garage area and there were no injuries. Investigation into the cause of the fire

Two people were arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop at around 5:45 p.m Wednesday near the intersection of “J” and Lake Streets. 84 grams of methamphetamine were found. The driver of the car was identified as Clara Holm, 27, and the passenger as Nori Hankins, 35, both of Idaho Falls. During the

Pocatello Police are investigating a stabbing incident in the 500 block of South 8th Avenue at around 9 p.m. Saturday. Police say a woman was stabbed multiple times. Police are looking for Steven Skylar Drain, also known as Johnny McCLeod. Drain was seen leaving the residence and is wanted for questioning. Drain is 29 years

For every taser that’s been fired, there’s an officer who’s spent hours learning about and training with it. This week, members of the Pocatello Police Department got acquainted with their new equipment. “This new Taser 7 just came out this year … it’s brand new technology, it’s safer technology,” Pocatello Det. Tracy Marshall said. “It’s

Charles Buck is a 36-year-old with developmental disabilities and kidney failure. He’s spent the last six years receiving dialysis treatments and spending hours watching the Oakland Raiders on TV and playing as them on his PlayStation. “Since I was here … I want to watch a real game, instead of watching on TV all the

This weekend, a unique event will combine everything you love about a Bridal Fair with everything you love about the Parade of Homes. It’s the first-ever East Idaho Bridal Parade. Instead of going to a convention center with all the vendors in makeshift booths, you get to tour the actual venues that are available for

To ensure that electric rates remain low for their members, Fall River Electric Cooperative is asking its members for help. The non-profit company, could lose their tax-exempt status and be forced to pay back money to the government if they end up accepting any government grants to restore power in the wake of a natural

Snowfall has closed a road in Yellowstone National Park for the season. Snow, wind and ice prompted park officials to close the road over Dunraven Pass on Tuesday. The route from Tower Fall to Canyon Junction has remained closed ever since. Park officials hadn’t planned to close the road until this coming Tuesday but announced

A delegation of statehouse officials will be on hand Thursday as Fluor Idaho commemorates the near completion of transuranic waste debris treatment under the Idaho Settlement Agreement. Governor Brad Little, Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Director John Tippets, Idaho’s congressional delegation, DOE officials and other dignitaries will be at the Advanced

The world of skiing has lost a true friend and ambassador. A. W. “Woody” Anderson passed away Sunday. He and his wife, Sandy, are the long-time owners of Pomerelle Mountain Resort, in southern Idaho. He became owner/president of Pomerelle Mountain Resort, Albion, Idaho in 1974. Additionally, he was president of Magic Mountain ski resort near

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 168, near Dubois Thursday around 5:05 a.m. ISP reports Joseph Melfi, 36, of Taylor, Ut was driving a 2000 Kenworth semi pulling double trailers, and Lindy Larson, 45, of Lodi, CA was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban pulling a horse trailer. Melfi rear-ended

Parking changes could be coming to downtown Idaho Falls as early as Friday. Idaho Falls Downtown Development hopes to take over enforcement of on street parking sport. The group has been in charge of overseeing paid lots for over 20 years. Catherine Smith of the group says the changes will better serve the customers visiting