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The mother of a veteran from eastern Idaho convicted of murder said her son will soon be released. Anna Vela said Sgt. Evan Vela will be released…

The mother of a veteran from eastern Idaho convicted of murder said her son will soon be released. Anna Vela said Sgt. Evan Vela will be released…

After nearly two years of collaboration, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Henry’s Fork Basin Water Supply study group released a report that…

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Local business leaders spent last week with legislators in Boise, sharing their ideas on what lawmakers should do this year to keep Idaho’s…

After a sewer line collapsed on Monday, sending raw sewage gurgling into Blackfoot homes, our station asked who will foot the bill. Because the sewer…

The city of Blackfoot is still working to clean up the waste water that had poured out into a number of homes on Riverton Road after a sewage line…

As Valentine’s Day approaches, February is a month to think about true love. But what if love turns sour? February is also National Teen Dating…

An area high school hosted a pep rally of a different kind. The gym at Bonneville High was packed with enthusiasm for academic honors. More than 400…

Tablets, smartphones and computers are a part of everyday life, but technology isn’t always perfect and a new store in Idaho Falls is all about…

This week’s Main Street Buzz is all about mainstream technology and marketing your business. Tablets, smartphones and computers are a part of…

Heinz will lay off 80 workers in Pocatello. “Following the discontinuation of its T.G.I. Friday’s frozen meals, Heinz conducted a…

Hunters might soon find themselves hanging smaller trophy antlers upon their walls, if they even notice at all. Idaho State University Biological…

A Pocatello man is in custody after a homeowner found him in his basement. Pocatello Police said a homeowner in the 100 block of N. 10th Avenue awoke…

In honor of National Pancake Day IHOP is giving away free pancakes to help the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Stop by any IHOP Tuesday…

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Some Blackfoot residents are dealing with flooding after a sewer line collapsed on Frontage Road. Those who live nearest to the break are the most…

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Police say a semi truck was trying to pass a tow truck on the Lorenzo Bridge just after 3:30 Monday morning, when the semi slipped, came apart and…

Local fur trappers hosted a big sale in Blackfoot over the weekend, featuring untanned hides. Small items like muskrats sold for less than $10, but…

Missionary retail stores in eastern Idaho are reporting an uptick in business. Employees from Missionary Mall in Idaho Falls and Ferrell’s in…

Dr. Geoffrey Thomas, superintendent of Madison School District 321, has been chosen by Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter as one of 31 people on…

Schools in Jefferson Joint School District 251 will open two hours later Monday, Feb. 04 because of freezing…

A Rigby woman is among six people nationwide who were sentenced to federal prison last week by U.S. District Judge William Dimitrouleas in Miami,…

A Blackfoot School Board trustee who was the subject of a recall effort resigned on Monday. Jenny Hong’s resignation follows that of former…

Idaho Falls’ new city attorney comes from elsewhere in the Gem State. According to a news release from the City of Moscow, Randy Fife submitted…

Statistics show more than 15 million people in the U.S. abuse prescription medications. In an effort to inform the community about the dangers of…

At this time 100 years ago, Woodrow Wilson was President, and Richard Nixon was an almost one-month old bouncing baby boy. But today wasn’t…

Embattled Blackfoot District 55 School Board Chairman Scott Reese said he is stepping down from his post because he’s concerned of the effect…

A preliminary hearing for 22-year-old Adan Arroyo on charges of first degree murder has been set back to March. Arroyo is accused in the shooting…

On Friday, the American Dental Association kicked off its 10th annual Give Kids a Smile program. Dentists all over the country are providing free…

An inmate who died in the Madison County jail in Rexburg Sunday, January 27 has been identified as 37-year-old Jared Bradley Jensen of Rexburg.…

Most eastern Idaho customers of Rocky Mountain Power will not experience an electricity increase this spring. The utility’s annual energy cost…

Our station rarely gets a tip about a scam quite so sophisticated as the one we uncovered with the help of a viewer right here in eastern Idaho.…

Police arrested an Idaho Falls man who was sitting in a car that had been reported stolen from Teton County. Idaho Falls officers responded to the…

Despite the chilly temperatures, some local students walked to school Thursday. It’s called a Polar Bear Walk. It promotes exercise during the…

The City of Idaho Falls is lifting parking restrictions associated with its recent Snow Removal Proclamation earlier this week. The proclamation was…

A house was burning in Bonneville County on Thursday afternoon. The fire appeared to be in the basement of a home at 12493 N. 55 East just south of…

Across the country, retailers are reporting a run on firearms and ammunition as gun control measures continue to be the talk on Capitol Hill. A run…

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If you feel like going sledding in Pocatello, and Bartz Field is your place, you may see some new signs. In the past few weeks, several people have…

State senator Lee Heider of Twin Falls said he decided to take on payday lending regulation when one of his own employees struggled after taking on…

One bill recently re-introduced to the legislature this past week could possibly shift some responsibilities of the state’s county sheriffs…

Check fraud is one of the most common scams. It provides criminals with an easy and non-confrontational way to steal your money. Dozens of these…

A well-known clock mechanic and collector from California died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Thursday. The 60-year-old Sacramento…

It’s National Catholic School Week.In Idaho Falls, Holy Rosary is taking part in the tradition by focusing on academics, service, and faith…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department says a house fire Thursday morning was caused by improper use of extension cords. The fire on 420 Garfield ignited…

Four Seasons Resort of Jackson has been selected as one of only 125 North American properties on AAA’s 2013 Five Diamond Award List. “The…

Idaho State University needs a few volunteers to complete a study. It was started last spring and will be wrapping up in a few months, but…

Idaho Falls businessman Keith F. Rasmussen is accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 from a least five Idahoans. The Idaho Department…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to get in contact with two people in connection with its investigation of the deadly shooting that…

Idaho Falls police are searching for a male suspect after a convenience store robbery late Wednesday night. It happened at the Common Cents store at…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of…

Idaho Falls based Melaleuca Inc. and its CEO Frank VanderSloot are suing a national news outlet for defamation. On Wednesday night, our station has…

Melaleuca and its CEO, Frank VanderSloot, have filed a defamation action against The Foundation for National Progress, which owns Mother Jones news…

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Some local credit unions and banks are seeing a major bounce-back in the amount they lend, which could mean big things for local businesses looking…

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, which means it’s time to start getting ready for watch parties. Americans are expected to spend almost $12.3…

It’s that time of year when many eastern Idahoans experience cabin fever. One in every 16 Americans suffer from cabin fever. But you…

Senayda is a strong, resilient girl who has hopes for her future with her forever family. As her caseworker says, “Her smile just lights up the…

Jan. 30 is the first day the IRS will accept tax returns filed online. Local accountants are ready to help. Several accounting firms around Idaho…

The Pocatello apartment fire that occurred early Wednesday morning was intentional, a fire investigator said. Andy Holmes, who is looking into the…

A Pingree man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison, four years of supervised release and a $1,000 fine on a meth-related charge. According to…

The oldest firehouse in Idaho Falls is causing concern for local firefighters. Fire Chief, Dean Ellis, says the concrete floor in Fire Station No. 1…

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Some Blackfoot residents are trying to recall Blackfoot School Board treasurer Jenny Hong and Chairman R. Scott Reese. The group, Concerned Citizens…

A 21 year old Blackfoot man pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to involuntary manslaughter. U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson saidKendallPerry,…

The snow plows are tackling the snowy streets, but parked cars are in the way. Wreckers towed 91 vehicles on Tuesday. “We’ve had to tow…

Power was restored to more than 1,400 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Idaho Falls and Shelley on Tuesday afternoon. The utility said the outage was…

From everyday emergencies like a power outage, to the once-in-a-lifetime Charlotte Fire last June, being prepared for them could mean the difference…

Flu season has hammered one eastern Idaho school district so hard, officials decided to shut school doors for a time. The Clark County School…

The American Dental Association is kicking off its 10th annual Give Kids a Smile on Friday. The goal of the program is to provide free dental…

An Ammon man was arrested in Oregon after state troopers discovered 40 pounds of marijuana in the car he was driving. John C. Scott, 29, was arrested…

The wife of an American pastor who’s been sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran says the Islamic regime views his Christianity as a…

A Park City woman who fell while ice climbing last week at Bridal Veil Falls has died of her injuries. Authorities say 30-year-old Meghan Arnold died…

Whole Foods Market says it is voluntarily recalling some 4-ounce Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, cold-smoked and sliced, after a sample…

The Idaho State Bengals have released their 2013 football schedule. The team still had one open date and filled it with a game against BYU. The…

On Monday, a big announcement from the Boy Scouts of America has eastern Idahoans talking. The organization’s national governing board is…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on…

Despite the less-than-perfect road conditions Monday morning, Idaho Falls was alive with the sounds of a snow day. What more could a kid ask for?…

A coat of fresh snow created messy road conditions around Idaho Falls today. “We see anything from slid-offs to roll-overs and a lot of little…

The Tri-County Sheriff’s Association has been asked to investigate the death of an inmate in the Madison County Jail on Sunday. The…

Snow and bad roads closed several schools across the area Monday morning. Several inches of fresh snow arrived Sunday as a cold front pushed in…

The city of Idaho Falls has issued a snow alert for residential streets. This mean road graders and backhoes will be plowing the streets over the…

The Bonneville County prosecutor has withdrawn his name for consideration for Idaho Falls’ city attorney. Now city leaders will have to take…

While today’s hazardous road conditions kept many at home, some snowmobile riders found this to be an opportune moment to hit the trails during…