Mountain View Hospital will begin offering a new Infant Safety class to the community this Thursday, December 18th. This class will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 6-7 pm in the Cardiac Rehab Unit.
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Following tonight’s regular city council meeting, Mayor Brian Blad gave the annual State of the City Report, offering a recap of the city’s biggest accomplishments in 2025.
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Big changes could be coming for to I-15 and U.S. 20 that could impact your commute — down the road.
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Construction on the Center Street Underpass Project is scheduled to begin in early January 2026. To help residents and businesses stay informed, the City of Pocatello and Historic Downtown Pocatello will host an open house on Monday, December 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Historic Downtown Pocatello offices, 435 W. Center Street. The event will provide a straightforward overview of the work planned and what the community can expect during construction.
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More than 200 homes in American Falls remain without electricity Thursday following yesterday’s powerful storm, prompting officials to reopen American Falls High School as a warming shelter. Idaho Power says its crews are currently working around the clock to restore power to the area, though the utility provider has not yet released an estimated time for full restoration.
According to the neighboring Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, the local high school will be available to residents starting at 6:00 PM tonight, once all scheduled school activities conclude.
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“I know how much a warm meal with family gathered around the table means to me, so being able to help provide that for other families is an incredible feeling,” Sgt. Blake Higley said. “We serve in these communities, we live in these communities, and we want our neighbors and friends to know they’re seen, supported and cared for during a time of year that can be difficult.”
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More than 150 homes in Ammon are facing a cold Thursday morning following a power outage reported late this morning.
Rocky Mountain Power confirmed the service disruption began at approximately 11:08 AM on Thursday, December 18. As of now, it is unclear if the outage is weather-related or due to an equipment issue, but the utility provider confirms the cause is under investigation.
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**Content Warning: The following article discusses topics of Sexual abuse and assault.**
As Idaho reckons with revelations of widespread sexual abuse by women’s prison staff, the Trump administration has cut off support meant to help states combat that kind of abuse.
Funding for the National Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center was abruptly cut by the U.S. Department of Justice in April, shuttering the 15-year-old program that helped jails and prisons implement federal standards designed to protect incarcerated youth and adults from sexual exploitation and ensured facilities complied with those standards.
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A 40-year-old Nampa man is in custody following an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Wednesday that Nathan Carr was arrested on December 16 for seven counts of possession of sexually exploitative material.
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After a thorough investigation, Pocatello detectives have identified every individual connected to a Sunday morning shooting that left a man hospitalized. The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office is currently reviewing the case with detectives to determine what criminal charges will be filed as the investigation enters its final stages.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Classes at Taylorview Middle School will not be held Dec. 18 due to heating issues caused by power outages on Wednesday. District 91 officials say the outages impacted the building’s classroom heat pumps, leaving the school too cold to safely hold classes. D91 Maintenance crews are on site and working
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“Wicked” weather is wreaking havoc across the region today as a line of powerful thunderstorms sweeps through. Local News 8 is tracking this storm in real-time and will provide continuous live updates as new reports of damage and outages come in.
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An east Idaho man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a multi-county search ended in a shootout with Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies. The incident, which began as a physical domestic dispute and vehicle theft in Madison County, ended in a deputy-involved shooting near 95th E, leaving the suspect with life-threatening injuries.
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Two children were seriously injured when high winds knocked over a large tree this morning, according to the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Department.
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On Tuesday night, the Idaho Falls School District 91 released a statement regarding a potential concern about student safety. An individual on the sex offender registry reportedly made comments about observing children in their neighborhood An individual on the sex offender registry reportedly made comments about observing children in their neighborhood.
The area of concern is north of Broadway St. and south of Grandview Dr., between Skyline Dr. and Bellin Rd. The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating the situation. District administration is sharing this information with parents and guardians, along with a few reminders about student safety.
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As AI integrates with learning in the classroom, one lawmaker is proposing an “AI in Education Framework” to guide students and teachers in safely adopting the technology in schools.
“Everybody’s heard about AI and how exciting it is,” said Senator Kevin Cook (R-Idaho Falls), “and sometimes it scares parents to death. And quite frankly, it should.”
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A 68-year-old Driggs man and registered sex offender is facing federal charges after allegedly sharing and promoting child sexual abuse material. Dennis J. Empey has pleaded not guilty and was granted pretrial release from jail under stringent conditions.
The case was elevated to federal authorities after Teton County investigators reviewed evidence for potential violations of federal law.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco released Empey from jail, placing him under home confinement with GPS monitoring while he awaits trial. His release is contingent upon strict adherence to several rules, including limited internet access, a total prohibition on contact with minors, and third-party supervision. Any violation of these terms will result in his immediate return to custody.
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A fast-moving fire destroyed a vehicle and a chicken coop early Wednesday morning, leaving one resident injured and 13 chickens dead.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the blaze off West Broadway Street at 5:40 a.m. on Dec. 17, where they found a fire burning between two mobile homes.
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With holiday travel in full swing, the Idaho State Police is urging drivers to secure their loads after a close call on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
This morning, ISP released photos on social media of an incident that took place in Idaho Falls. A large piece of wood fell from a moving vehicle and impaled the windshield of an SUV. The wood narrowly missed the two occupants inside.
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Local farmers could be receiving a post-holiday bonus – as the Trump Administration rolls out a temporary $12-billion Farmer Bridge Payment program.
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About 25,000 Idahoans may be forced to give up their health insurance as federal subsidies expire, leaving many unable to afford sharply higher premiums.
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“The Toy Drive and Light Parade were a huge success again this year, thanks to all of the help from the Idaho Falls Fire Department,” said Deborah M. Chessey, Development and Community Manager for RMHC of Idaho. “We received enough to get us through all of 2026, and the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission was able to fill their wish lists for all of their children.”
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“Increasing human activity in the Stinking Springs area creates additional stress on the mule deer that winter there, requiring them to deplete their supply of stored winter fat more quickly,” said BLM Upper Snake Field Manager John Reffit. “We appreciate the public’s help every year in avoiding this area to help protect these animals.”
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Idahoans in Pocatello have the opportunity to meet and discuss current issues with their local representative during a special Table-to-Table Legislative luncheon today, Dec. 16.
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The Rexburg Police Department is urgently asking the public for help finding a missing at-risk 22-year-old.
Police are searching for Beckett McVey of Rexburg, who has a history of mental health issues. Concerned family members have requested a welfare check, and officers have been unable to locate or make contact with the individual.
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The U.S. Navy has a powerful new addition. Its newest fast-attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, is officially in Navy hands.
The sub was delivered yesterday, Dec. 15, by General Dynamics Electric Boat. It’s the second Virginia-class submarine delivered this year and marks the official handoff from the shipbuilder to the U.S. Navy.
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Traffic will be temporarily detoured Friday, Dec. 19, beginning around 6:30 p.m. through approximately 9:30 p.m., as the City of Idaho Falls welcomes the public to the UTV Holiday Light Parade and the Stones Kia Firework Show.
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Pocatello Police have issued a endangered missing person alert for Paul Eldridge, Jr.
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Millions of dollars for schools, roads and bridges are headed to rural Idaho counties after the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act passed Congress.
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The Powerball Jackpot has soared to $1.10 billion, making it the second largest of the year.
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Charles Thomas Abrahamson, a former commander of the Idaho American Legion, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise on charges of wire fraud and tax fraud, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced Monday.
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The City of Pocatello will reflect on Fiscal Year 2025 during the annual State of the City address at the City Council meeting December 18.
Mayor Brian Blad will introduce the State of the City address, which is scheduled as the final agenda item of the evening. The presentation will highlight accomplishments and progress made by City departments throughout the past fiscal year. Mayor Blad will conclude the address with remarks focused on priorities and expectations for the year ahead.
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Heads up, Idaho Falls! The globally recognized Light the World Giving Machines have arrived in Idaho Falls, offering a unique opportunity to give back to the community this holiday season. The ‘reverse vending machines’ are officially launching today, Monday, December 15th, at noon at the Grand Teton Mall.
The Grand Opening event will be emceed by Local News 8’s First Alert Forecaster, Jeff Roper, and feature a live performance by singer Jay Osmond.
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PAUL, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving two school buses on State Highway 25 in Minidoka County. 17 students were on the buses at the time of the crash. ISP said four of the students were taken to local hospitals. One of the students was flown to a hospital in
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Jerrod Randall Farr, 54, a licensed outfitter and owner of White Cloud Outfitters, and Michael Timothy Scott, 68, a licensed guide, were indicted for facilitating and guiding illegal bighorn sheep hunts in a restricted area of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The illegal transportation of the bighorn sheep carcasses spanned across state lines from Idaho to Utah and Alaska.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the blaze at 10:56 p.m. Sunday at a home off East 109th North. While crews successfully extinguished the fire around 2 a.m. Monday, the home sustained extensive damage.
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Southeast Idaho’s small but rapidly growing Jewish community ushered in the Festival of Lights across the region Sunday, marking the traditional first night of Hanukkah with public celebrations.
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On December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Pocatello Police Department located an adult male lying in the roadway near the intersection of 2nd Street and Center Street in Pocatello, Idaho. The male had suffered two gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The individual was then transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
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Idaho Falls firefighters are working on a fire that started in the Bonneville County Hatch Pit early Sunday morning. The Hatch Pit is located 395 East 33rd North.
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The Hour of AI is a global program that has brought new technology lessons to over 100 million students. Last week, students in the Pocatello/Chubbuck school district enjoyed exploring the many applications of AI.
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities collaborated with Idaho Falls Rescue Mission to host the 5th annual toy drive and light parade on December 13th.
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Kids and their families joined Santa and Mrs. Claus this morning at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls for the “Breakfast with Santa” event.
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A closer look at the priorities and the controversies taking shape ahead of Idaho’s upcoming legislative session.
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Two methamphetamine dealers in separate Eastern Idaho cases were each sentenced to five years in federal prison for drug distribution, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
Tamrik Paul Day, 27, of Spokane, Washington, and Jessie Kim Mitchell, 64, of Pingree, Idaho, both received the 60-month sentence from U.S. Chief District Judge David C. Nye. The cases were investigated by the multi-agency BADGES Task Force.
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In a continual effort to minimize snowplow strikes and increase safety, the Idaho Transportation Department is installing and testing upgraded lighting packages this winter.
“Yes, green means go but it also gets your attention,” ITD Operations Manager Ty Winther said. “And ultimately, that’s what we’re trying to do, what it’s all about- grabbing people’s attention.”
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Funeral services have been announced for former Bannock County Judge William “Bill ” Woodland. The family tells Local News 8 the services will be held on Friday, December 19, at 11:00 AM.
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One good deed is always followed by another; That’s the important lesson Students at Dora Erickson Elementary are learning with a cereal box food drive.
“We were trying to find a fun way for kids to bring in cereal for Outreach Pantry, which feeds the kids at our school who need food over the weekends or over long breaks. Because if you don’t learn at a young age that we can help each other, then we will probably not help each other when we get older,” said Moore.
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This marks the second influenza-associated death of the season in the Gem State. Last flu season, 87 people were reported to have died from flu-related illnesses in Idaho.
“It is important for all of us to take precautions to avoid influenza infection,” said SIPH officials in the announcement. “If you haven’t already, visit your health care provider, local public health district, or pharmacy to get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated today will help protect you and your family for the rest of the influenza season.”
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The Pocatello Police Department is honoring K9 Frank, a seven-year-old yellow lab who has faithfully served the Pocatello Police Department for a little over five years.
The move comes after K9 Frank’s health declined significantly in recent weeks. After consultation with his veterinarian, Pocatello PD determined that the most compassionate course of action was to let him go.
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Crews with the City of Pocatello are responding to multiple water line breaks across the area.
The initial incident took place early Friday morning, when a 12-inch water main break occurred at the corner of Pole Line Road and Eldredge Road. City of Pocatello crews arrived at 5:29 AM and initially instructed residents near the break to remain indoors as a safety precaution, as the leaking water flowed into a power grid area.
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Two lucky Idaho Lottery players who participated in the 2025 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle will begin the New Year as Idaho’s newest millionaires! All 500,000 tickets in the Idaho Lottery’s traditional holiday game, the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle, have been sold, and the game has officially ended. The last ticket was sold Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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UPDATE: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has issued an emergency closure for Indian Hills Elementary School due to a major waterline break on Cheyenne Avenue. With classes already started, parents must now make arrangements to pick up their children. Families of Indian Hills students are directed not to go to the school,
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Families of Kratom victims are taking a stand to expose the serious dangers of Kratom and advocate for awareness and change. Kratom products continue to be sold and marketed heavily around Idaho, despite the official FDA warnings of the drug’s life-threatening effects. Now, officials and the victims’ loved ones are speaking out.
In the last 18 months, the Bonneville County Coroner’s office has investigated six kratom-related deaths. A staggering four of the fatalities were determined to be solely due to the acute drug toxicity of mitragynine, the primary active compound found in Kratom. One of these four victims was 23-year-old Kielee Rustici of Idaho Falls.
The City of Chubbuck hosted their annual City Hall-I-Days Christmas festival at the Chubbuck City Hall earlier this evening, December 11th.
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Idaho Falls High School has been named the top high school in the area by U.S. News and World Report.
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The Chubbuck Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a tragic incident that occurred on the evening of December 10, 2025, in the Petco parking lot.
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A 40-year-old man is dead, and an eight-year-old child is recovering from a gunshot wound after a domestic shooting incident turned violent in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
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Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has announced a press conference regarding the alleged kidnapping that occurred at the Idaho Falls Costco last month.
Michael Garrison Raine, a 24-year-old Brigham Young University of Idaho, faces one count of second-degree kidnapping after a mother allegedly caught him taking her shopping cart containing her four-week-old daughter.
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Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for the first time in-person since his arrest.
Robinson wore a light blue shirt, a striped tie and khaki pants, and was seen on camera speaking to his attorneys.
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Confessed killer and inmate Bryan Kohberger is reportedly considering desperate measures to force the Idaho Department of Corrections to move him from his current prison block. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the former University of Washington student is threatening self-harm if the IDOC does not move him out of J-block in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna.
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The “Fill the Ambulance” toy drive is wrapping up … literally … and Idaho Falls firefighters need your help delivering Christmas magic to kids this holiday season.
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The reported break-in of a rent drop box has tenants worried they might have to repay December’s rent. Rooftop Rental tenants say they may be forced to repay money that went missing, prompting frustration as deputies launch an investigation.
“I hope everyone who put the money in the box over the weekend will get it figured out, and all we can do is pray that they waive our rent for this month, otherwise we all have to come up with over 1200 dollars again when most of us barely scrape by…” said a disgruntled tenant on Facebook.
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Impact fees were the center of debate during the recent Idaho Falls city elections, and now city officials are asking community members to weigh in on proposed updates to the impact fee ordinance and the capital improvement plan.
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NeighborWorks Pocatello is raising money for the Avenues for Hope housing challenge.
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Tuesday, Zoo Idaho staff in Pocatello announced the passing of Sinbad, the beloved mountain lion who had been a resident at the facility for the last 13 years. Sinbad was humanely euthanized after his health rapidly declined, a difficult decision made by the animal care team and veterinarian.
Zoo Idaho staff stated on Facebook, “Although he had a full and happy life, we’re heartbroken that we had to say goodbye so quickly.”
Continue Reading The City of Idaho Falls invites the community to attend the 2026 State of the City Address, featuring Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw.
The address, hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Association of REALTORS® (GIFAR), will take place during a luncheon on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Burtenshaw will outline her priorities and vision for the city’s future during her address.
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A two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning sent one person to a local hospital with minor injuries. The crash took place shortly before 12:00 p.m. near the Fred Meyer and McDonald’s shopping area.
According to Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) spokesperson Jessica Clements, the incident began as one vehicle was attempting to exit the shopping center’s parking lot. As the driver turned onto Yellowstone Highway, their vehicle was struck by a second car traveling southbound.
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Travelers beware. Northbound traffic is delayed on I-15 near the Northgate Exit because of a crash with a traffic control vehicle.
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On a Sunday afternoon in October, a man went to the horse racetrack in Wilder, a small Idaho farming town, hoping to unwind after a long week at his construction job. But the La Catedral Arena — a popular spot for Latino families to spend time together and watch races — quickly devolved into chaos as federal agents stormed the event.
The man, who is undocumented, hid as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents sprayed rubber bullets at the crowd, said Rachel Vasquez, one of his relatives. Eventually, he was caught and placed in a large white van.
The man’s family was unsure where he was being held or how to contact him, and couldn’t find him on the ICE website for locating detained people. After a full day of worrying and no word from him, Vasquez tracked the location on his phone to the Boise ICE office, where she went herself to get answers. But she and other families were shut out of the office. Vasquez spoke to InvestigateWest on the condition that her relative would not be named, citing concerns about impacting his immigration case.
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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Monday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East and North entrances by approved commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile access program.
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The artificial intelligence arms race is on – and Idaho National Laboratory researchers are helping create the largest network of supercomputers and AI systems ever assembled.
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The Friends of the Marshall Public Library are excited to open their Holiday Store on the first floor of the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello. The store features discounted books, games, movies, stocking stuffers and more.
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert for an unnamed 84-year-old man last seen at the intersection of Lone Pine Road and Gay Mine Road.
The man is believed to be in danger, according to the alert. He was last seen wearing a blue suit jacket, tan slacks, and cowboy boots. According to a post on the Facebook group Life in Pocatello, the man may be driving a dark red Lexus ES350 sedan, license # 1B G8404.
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Idaho State Police is marking its ninth year of the “10 counties of Christmas.” It’s a charity drive to provide holiday meals across ten counties.
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Owner of Sage Raceway, Rubin Burkett, was arrested after a 17-year-old reported to police that he was sexually assaulted while driving a tractor.
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Dr. Robert Wagner hosted his faculty and staff today at the alumni center on the ISU Pocatello campus to celebrate the successful fall semester.
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Shoshone Ice Cave is now looking for donations after their bridge collapse in September, leaving multiple visitors injured.
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The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello. POCATELLO, Idaho – Beginning today, December 9, portions of the Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek Road Pathway will be temporarily closed as crews complete the final phase of construction on the new multi-use pathway. The closure is necessary to perform erosion and sediment control
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The cold season is a difficult time for a lot of people, and it can be even tougher on our senior citizens.
Winter weather brings joint pain, illnesses, depression, and more.
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Bryan Flanders thought he was going to die. He ended up teaching circus arts instead.
His story begins with a small bump on his shoulder that grew bigger and more painful. He went to a doctor who he said diagnosed it as terminal cancer.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright affirmed his support for expanding America’s nuclear energy capacity four-fold in the next 25 years — from 100GW in 2025 to 400GW by 2050 — during a tour of Idaho National Laboratory on Monday.
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Sunday worship services at an LDS church in Idaho Falls were canceled after members arrived to find that one of the building’s windows had been shot out overnight.
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A 58-year-old Blackfoot man died Saturday night after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Caribou County.
The Idaho State Police says the man was driving north along Kelly Toponce Rd with a 66-year-old male passenger in a side-by-side ATV. The driver lost control, went off the side of the road, and the ATV overturned.
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With the holiday giving season underway, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office is urging Idahoans to remain vigilant against deceptive charity scams. Monday marks the start of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, highlighting the threat of criminals posing as legitimate organizations to exploit generous donors.
“The holidays, unfortunately, bring out the worst in criminals who exploit our community’s generosity,” said Attorney General Labrador. “We can’t allow scams to undermine legitimate charities or the people who depend on them. It’s up to all of us to stay informed and make smart decisions about our donations.”
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The Aid For Friends Shelter in Pocatello hosted their annual homeless encampment at Caldwell park overnight on Saturday, December 6th. Participants raised awareness and money for the shelter to continue helping the homeless population in the area by sleeping in cardboard boxes overnight at the park.
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Idaho State’s Reed Gym Pool hosted it’s first collegiate competition in 6 years this Saturday, December 6th. The ISU Swim club hosted Boise State, Utah State, and Weber State for the Bengal Invitational meet. The pool at Reed Gym hasn’t been completely since the renovation though. It has played host to numerous high school meets since the re-opening in 2024.
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Local police held their annual Cops and Kids holiday shopping event at the Chubbuck Walmart, serving 65 families in need.
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Students at Ethel Boyes Elementary are banding together around a Giving Tree to make sure no one is left behind this Christmas.
But they need help tracking down some wish tags after an unexpected twist.
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The Pocatello Animal Shelter kicked off its annual holiday pet drive today. The shelter has donation bins around Pocatello and Chubbuck as well as accepts donations at the shelter itself.
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Heads up, drivers! The Teton Pass along highway 22 from Teton County, Idaho, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is scheduled for a closure this weekend for avalanche infrastructure testing.
The closure will begin at 3:00 AM on Sunday, December 6th, and should only last for around one hour. Starting at 8:00 PM tonight, Friday, Dec. 5th, Wyoming Department of Transportation crews will be strictly enforcing a no-parking order between the closure gates.
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“Idaho’s early leadership with the Good Neighbor Authority laid the groundwork for an even more ambitious model – Shared Stewardship. We are building on a foundation of cooperation and resource-sharing and expanding that work across entire landscapes and ownership boundaries. I am confident that our continued efforts and partnerships will deliver lasting benefits for Idaho’s forests and our rural communities. Idaho once again is leading the nation in collaborative, innovative approaches to improving forestlands in Idaho, and we’re just getting started,” Governor Little said.
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The clock is ticking! There’s only one week left to help local firefighters “Fill the Ambulance” with new, unwrapped toys for local children. The toy drive ends on Dec. 12th and the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they are still far from their goal.
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A Pocatello Police Officer has been cited for failure to yield after striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk with their patrol car on Thursday afternoon, December 4th.
A security camera at a neighboring business captured video of the incident; however, the business, wishing to remain anonymous, told Local News 8 they would no longer be releasing the video after conversations with Pocatello Police. The initial security video was released by an unnamed employee.
A Pocatello Police officer and a subsequent vehicle were spotted leaving the business as Local News 8 arrived Friday morning.
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After an extensive months-long search, the City of Pocatello has officially filled its Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer position. During Thursday’s City Council meeting, Council Members voted to approve the hiring of Rich Morgan as the City’s next CFO/City Treasurer.
“I am excited and honored to step into this role and serve our community during this important transition,” said Morgan. “My focus will be strengthening the city’s financial foundation, supporting the dedicated staff in the Finance department, and ensuring that our work reflects transparency, accountability, and service to residents. I look forward to working closely with Mayor-Elect Dahlquist, the council, and the entire Pocatello team as we move the city forward together.”
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Content Warning: The following article discusses themes of sexual abuse and assault.
For the first time since InvestigateWest exposed widespread sexual abuse by Idaho prison staff, the director of Idaho’s prison system laid out plans to increase protection for inmates and accountability for those accused.
Those plans include the Department of Correction working with lawmakers to change a state law that makes it difficult for prosecutors to criminally charge prison workers who take advantage of inmates. Department of Correction Director Bree Derrick also said the department will review its public records process, implement ways to ensure inmates know their rights, and update its prison sexual misconduct policies — though she did not give specifics about what those policy changes would look like.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect sponsored a Special Needs Christmas Formal on Saturday night, turning the venue into a winter wonderland of dancing and celebration.
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A rash of car thefts and burglaries in eastern Idaho highlights the importance of proper preventative strategies.
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The Rexburg Police Department took to Facebook to issue an urgent warning, confirming that several stolen vehicles were allegedly used in a string of area thefts. A common link between all the vehicle thefts is that most vehicles appear to have been left unlocked, sometimes with the keys still inside. Police emphasized that the town’s reputation for safety may be attracting opportunistic criminals.
“When we give advice to make sure you lock your homes and cars, we often get the response ‘But this is Rexburg, things like that don’t happen here!'” The department wrote. “The problem is that there are criminals who know exactly what our city’s reputation is, and they will travel to our town to find easy victims.”
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Idaho Falls Power (IFP) is celebrating two major milestones and invites the community to join them.
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The Idaho Transportation Department has selected 12 winners from its second annual Name a Snowplow contest! The names will be featured on 12 plows across the state.
“We’re proud of the creativity and community spirit shown by Idaho’s students and teachers in naming our snowplows,” said ITD Director Scott Stokes. “These names help connect people to the important work our crews do every winter. When you see a plow out on the road, please remember to give them space so they can keep our highways safe for everyone.”
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