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Online messages got an Idaho Falls man a chat with police. Dalan Cody Blackburn, 23, was arrested Thursday morning on charges of enticing children…

Local farmers are placing an emphasis on “locavores.” “Locavore” is a new term used to describe those who buy produce from…

Bellin Road could be the key to connecting Sunnyside and Broadway in Idaho Falls. The road is just off Interstate 15 west of town. But not everyone…

The Bonneville School Board looked within to find a principal for its newest elementary school. Tom Gauchay, currently the principal of Falls Valley…

What happens if Idaho law enforcement agencies are forbidden to enforce federal gun control laws? On Monday the Idaho House of Representatives voted…

A suspicious odor reported by a neighbor led to the arrest of a Chubbuck man Tuesday night. Chubbuck police were called to the residence of…

The news of the new pope had Catholics across east Idaho paying close attention, curious of how the new pontiff will lead their religion. Across east…

With looming concerns over teacher shortages and quality, many people are looking to programs that could help them get into the classroom in as…

Students in Idaho Falls School District 91 premiered this year’s musical, “Hello Dolly” Wednesday afternoon. Students said the…

Bishop Michael P. Driscoll of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise has issued a brief statement on the election of Pope Francis as the new leader of…

A Pocatello man who killed his wife will serve a fixed, 20-year sentence behind bars, Judge Stephen Dunn ruled Tuesday. Michael Lane Sparks, 53, had…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

A man nicknamed the “Bucket List Bandit” by the FBI after he allegedly told a Utah bank teller that he had just four months to live will…

You would be hard pressed to find a school district in southern Idaho that doesn’t need more money. School administrators say they’re…

Several area school districts sought a levy or bond Tuesday. Here are the results as we have them. Refresh this page for updates. Supplemental levy:…

A local group has a message that some parents may find alarming. The Bonneville Youth Development Council met at Rigby Junior High School on Tuesday…

Eighteen area school districts will be watching the votes very carefully Tuesday. Many are voting for a levy and one is voting for a bond to build.…

Idaho National Laboratory managers have begun implementing an “involuntary separation program.” Battelle Energy Alliance Human Resources…

Kindergarten registration kicked off in Idaho Falls School District 91 Tuesday, and school officials are predicting a record number of students this…

A Blackfoot man was sentenced in a crash that left another Blackfoot man dead. On Tuesday, Seventh District Judge Darren Simpson sentenced Kenny Carl…

An unidentified group has put up a $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a Pocatello assault.…

A man missing in Pocatello has been found. Ronald Johnson, 79, had walked away from 906 Everett Street and was last seen crossing west over the Gould…

A man who tried to fight with police after he was pulled over for suspected Driving Under the Influence woke up in the Bannock County jail Tuesday.…

Did you know Idaho is one of only 5 states, plus Washington D.C., where an X-Ray or MRI imaging tech doesn’t need a license? Some eastern Idaho…

DISH Network is warning customers about callers claiming to be its representatives. The satellite company said the scammers contact people in an…

Today the state House of Representatives voted in a sweeping majority to exclude the “cloud computing services” from being charged a…

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…

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…