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A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

A Tuesday night city council meeting marked a changing of the guard for the Blackfoot Police Department. Police chief Dave Moore announced he’s…

In this week’s Main Street Buzz, a new bakery in Idaho Falls is taking on a European Flair. La Vanilla Bean Patisserie opened in downtown Idaho…

Idaho state troopers discovered 52 pounds of methamphetamine and 27 pounds of cocaine during a routine traffic stop early Saturday. According to the…

Schools depend on parent volunteers to accomplish everything from tutoring to helping with physical fitness. At Ucon elementary there’s one…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested around 12:24 a.m. Sunday on an attempted strangulation charge. Robert M. Brown, 36, was being held in the Bonneville…

A man was arrested on a drug-dealing charge after a Pocatello police officer on routine patrol smelled marijuana coming from a car. The officer…

Pebble Creek is buzzing with skiers at this year’s annual Dual Challenge Slalom race. For nearly three decades dozens of skiers have been…

The Bureau of Labor statistics reported a booming job market for certified nursing assistants — a field that’s expected to grow between…

The Gate City was busy Saturday with people sampling beer from all over the nation, to right here in the gem state. While the focus was experiencing…

It’s taken more than six decades, but the Purple Heart 20-year-old George Story earned for serving and dying in World War II has finally been…

For the first time ever, the Idaho Falls Symphony will host the Eugene Ballet Company for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake…

Training your brain to de-clutter your thoughts can translate into de-cluttering your life. It starts in the part of the brain called the Riticular…

Training your brain to de-clutter your thoughts can translate into de-cluttering your life. It starts in the part of the brain called the Riticular…

Daylight saving time begins this weekend when we turn our clocks ahead an hour. Clocks in the U.S. will change by an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.…

The United States Forest Service is $400 million over budget following last year’s busy fire season. A report by the National Interagency Fire…

Culminating a nine month investigation, four co-conspirators have been sentenced in United States District Court for their parts in a large-scale…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to convince the Federal Aviation Administration to allow its control tower to remain open. The airport has…

The Wilcox Elementary school at 427 Lark Lane in Pocatello was under controlled access in response to a reported incident in the neighborhood Friday…

St. Patrick’s day is more than a week away, but on Friday a local family took part in a St. Baldrick’s event. The Duncan family shaved…

A possible strike by union workers at CenturyLink could have a major impact on eastern Idaho. Communication workers in 13 states are fighting an…

A Lewisville man faces 24 days in jail after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining nearly $18 thousand in unemployment insurance benefits.…

If some state legislators have their way, personal property tax could be a thing of the past. Elected officials and community leaders in Bannock…

One in six Idahoans cannot afford healthy foods. But here in eastern Idaho, there is a way to get a hold of those delicious fresh fruits and…

A major elk herd that migrates between Yellowstone National Park and Montana continues to decline in size, with scientists reporting it now has fewer…

Twenty years ago, the eastern Idaho landscape was different, and so was the attitude toward domestic violence. Resource centers for victims of…

Some high school students excel in the arts – others seem to shine in science and math. Hillcrest High School senior is outstanding in both, and…

There is a new drug craze that’s becoming popular with teens. The drug is called Kratom and most drug counselors aren’t familiar with it.…

Little do some students at Idaho State University realize their health research is one of the most significant contributions to the development of…

Statistics show that every hour, around 8 people are injured in a crosswalk. With close to 20 schools in the Idaho Falls area, police said…

Two Montana fugitives are in custody after a brief high-speed pursuit in Island Park on Thursday. The Idaho State Police identified the men as…

Students and teachers at American Falls High School will deal with a closed campus Friday due to a bomb threat. On Thursday, the threat was reported…

A vehicle was engulfed in flames in Shelley early Thursday morning. Fire Chief Mike Carter said a driver noticed smoke coming up behind his steering…

Rexburg police are looking a man last seen in the Pocatello area. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gary Lynn Michale Hall, who is wanted…

Two teens robbed 5 Buck Pizza on Broadway in Idaho Falls on Wednesday night, police said. A store employee said two males entered the business and…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo needs your help. Zoo administrators are looking for volunteer educators who would help with educational tours of the zoo and…

Tuesday , the Transportation Security Administration announced its decision to allow passengers to carry pocketknives on planes. But while the TSA is…

Can you see yourself working for a cruise line this summer? That could become a reality for some Eastern Idahoans. Holland America Line and Princess…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter signed an executive order establishing the Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 2.0 during his visit to the…

On Wednesday, Idaho Fish and Game held it’s first in a series of public meetings that will help determine how the group addresses statewide…

Jefferson County School District is cancelling its supplemental levy, as long as the state government grants more flexibility in state funds. For the…

As Idaho’s lawmakers work to hammer out and approve a state-based health insurance exchange, Idaho’s employers are getting ready to make…

Idaho Falls police said a would-be robber was brought down by a father who fought to protect his family. Officers responded to the 700 block of…

A man originally from eastern Idaho is dead after a parking garage shootout with police in Portland, Ore., on Monday night. “It was incredibly…

Young women from high schools around Southeast Idaho are speaking-up for women who are interested in pursuing professional careers today at the 13 th…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is looking for help identifying a man believed to be connected with a residential burglary. It happened…

Cheryl Probert has been named Acting Supervisor of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Jackson. The 25-year Forest Service veteran is currently…

Before many people start scanning the job market, a recent national survey shows how some prospective employees should look-over their credit score.…

It seems shoppers are finding more than just low prices at Walmart; they’re also apparently making love connections. A new study by the…

As home burglaries surge in Bonneville County, area law enforcement said citizens can help knock the crime rate back down. Sherri Barnes finally…

Businesses across Idaho Falls are teaming up to fight hunger. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is launching its first food drive.…

One week away from a scheduled election, the Jefferson School Board in Rigby has unanimously voted to cancel a ballot on a $3 million supplemental…

The Bureau of Land Management will now require a $35 per night reservation fee for large group camping sites at the Birch Creek Campground. Upper…

A routine traffic stop in Rexburg on Monday afternoon ended with police arresting two people after drugs were found in the car. Rexburg police pulled…

This Main Street Buzz may bring back some fond memories. As a kid, you may remember going to the local drug store with your parents or grandparents,…

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, which met Monday in Boise to vote on the education budget for fiscal year 2014, voted to release a…

In the midst of winter’s chill, many homeowners in eastern Idaho struggle to keep warm even indoors. A big grant for the Eastern Idaho…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help as home burglaries become a growing concern throughout the…

A 911 dispatcher pleads, demands, even begs a nurse to perform CPR on an unconscious woman. A little more than five minutes into the call,…

Great neighbors come in all sizes, and they don’t have to be doing big things that impact the whole community. Sometimes it’s as simple…

The 2014 Idaho Public Schools Budget will be set today in Boise, but folks anywhere in the state can listen in live this morning starting at 8 a.m.…

Idaho Falls police arrested a 57-year-old man they said was having sexual relations with two 14-year-old girls over the last seven months. Police…

Two burglaries occurred early Sunday morning at businesses in the 700 block of South Woodruff and the 1800 block of East First Street. The suspect is…

A man who allegedly knocked over a police officer with his car was being held in the Bannock County jail Monday. Pocatello police were checking out…

Two people were robbed in the alley on Higbee between Second and Third streets early Sunday morning in Idaho Falls. Police said Monday that according…

A backcountry skier from Jackson, Wyo., died in an avalanche in the Teton Range at Grand Teton National Park. Jarad Spackman, 40, and a friend were…

When it comes to our elderly loved ones, there may come a time when they are unable to care for themselves. How do you know when to help them…

Drug trafficking in Mexico is a business worth more than $50 billion per year. According to the FBI, the flow of drugs across the Mexican border has…

As long as wolves have been making their comeback, biologists and ranchers have had a decidedly Old West option for dealing with those that develop a…

High school boys basketball teams from all over the Gem State are playing each other in their respective divisions Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We…

Adan Arroyo, the man accused in the shooting death of 21-year-old Kristy Aschliman, appeared in court Friday morning. Arroyo’s preliminary…

Idaho aims to return the hilltop mansion to the Simplot family by June 30 in a tentative agreement over the would-be governor’s…

More than 10,000 kindergarten through 12th grade students across Idaho will be part of the first statewide pilot at Khan Academy. It’s a free,…

Rocky Mountain Power is warning customers of a phone scam that is targeting utility customers. In a news release, the company said crooks are posing…

A magnitude-4.0 earthquake was recorded in southern Idaho around 12:50 a.m. Friday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered…

How does a student get a 4.11 GPA and near perfect A-C-T and S-A-T scores? A passion for learning. Madison High School senior Anne Thomas has that…

A bill to help protect women from violence has passed the U.S. House. The Violence Against Women Act passed with a vote of 286-138. The bill seeks to…

Farmers and ranchers in Idaho could expect to see less money for their crops this year. On Thursday morning, Wells Fargo Bank hosted an agricultural…

A Fort Hall man pleaded guilty Wednesday to assault with a dangerous weapon in U.S. District Court at Pocatello. Adam Diaz, 21, pleaded guilty to an…

A new bill in Idaho could further prevent teens from using their cell phones while driving, and some people in the community are supporting the new…

Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your opinion onchanges for the 2013 Big Game Seasons. Big game, particularly mule deer and elk, have seen an…

A National Park Service report shows Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve contributed more than $6 million to local economies in 2011.…

Three people were arrested Monday on charges of trafficking a controlled substance after a routine traffic stop on eastbound U.S. 20 near Rexburg.…

A 20-year-old Idaho Falls woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated battery. According to Idaho Falls police, Dontie Hailey Shaw became…

Idaho Falls Police have charged an Idaho Falls man with three counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16. 60-year-old Brook Nef was booked into the…

The Wyoming Legislature has adjourned the general session that started in early January. The Wyoming House adjourned at 3:52 p.m. Wednesday,…

Yellowstone National Park’s winter season is drawing to a close this week. Park roads that serve commercially guided snowmobile and snow coach…

For a full list of events, head to Idaho State University’s website or click on this…

Did you know Idaho is one of only two states in the entire country where Girl Scout Cookies are taxed? On Wednesday, some local troop leaders said…

President Obama is calling on congressional leaders to meet his Friday in order to figure out a way to avoid automatic cuts in spending. With Friday…

Idaho teachers looking to retire early through the Early Retirement Incentive Package may soon not be able to. The Idaho Senate passed a bill Tuesday…

Three people were hurt in a crash near McCammon at 10 a.m. Wednesday. William S. Kimball, 29, of Pocatello, was navigating a curve in the roadway…

Idaho’s hourly workers making minimum wage – $7.25 an hour – jumped to the highest percentage in the nation in 2012. The U.S. Bureau of…

Rexburg police blocked off a section of Main Street for about an hour Wednesday while they investigated a bomb threat at the Melaleuca call center.…

The empty Ammon building that once housed T.G.I. Friday’s is going to become a Mattress Firm. Local subcontractors are completely gutting the…