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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…

A fire burned at the CottonTree Inn in Pocatello before noon Wednesday. The fire happened on the second floor and was contained to one room. Cleaning…

Idaho State University researchers said Wednesday that they had solved some of the mysteries surrounding the spiral teeth of the ancient fish…

A 43-year-old Pocatello woman was being held in the Bannock County jail after a confrontation with her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. Pocatello…

The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee will hold a special meeting on Friday to make a very bold statement about some area lawmakers.…

The debate over fixing the Portneuf River levee continued on Monday night as more than 70 Pocatello residents who live along the river attended the…

Three southeast Idaho natives recently returned home from filming a feature documentary on the first-ever paragliding expedition on Mount…

A survival blogger along with a known author have compiled lists of the top states to survive a natural disaster or the end of the world. Idaho is…

Across the country, the big word on almost everyone’s lips is “sequestration.” What is it? Here is what we found. Sequestration was…

The cold temperatures provided a perfect opportunity for local emergency responders to train Tuesday. The Bonneville County Dive Team was at Gem Lake…

Our nation is just days away from across-the-board budget cuts, so we’re taking a closer look this week at how those cuts would impact local…

A Rigby man was arrested after the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said he stole copper pipe. At 4:40 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a…

Researchers on the East Coast are giving the people of Idaho Falls something to smile about. A new study from the University of Vermont says Idaho…

Evans Construction Company of Jackson has been awarded a $5.7 million bid to finish three jobs wrapped into the Jackson Streets Project. The Wyoming…

Congress has until March 1 to come up with a plan to avoid forced federal spending cuts. The cuts would strip $85 billion from federal agencies over…

The two point six million visitors to Grand Teton National Park in 2011 spent over $436 million in gateway communities. That spending supported 6,397…

Area Emergency Personnel began their annual, week-long Crisis Intervention Program today which focuses on safety in terms of mental health. Speakers…

The National Eating Disorders Association kicks off its annual awareness week. Nearly 25 million people in the United States suffer from eating…

The National Eating Disorders Association kicks off its annual awareness week. Nearly 25 million people in the United States suffer from eating…

Gas prices are not only affecting commuters, but also those who make their living via their vehicles. Taxi cab drivers from SafeRide in Idaho Falls…

A Blackfoot woman was sentenced Monday on one count of provider fraud, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. Sixth District Judge David Nye…

A fight over clearing snow escalated over the weekend in Rexburg. Jonathon Cliff, 31, is facing a battery charge after police said he attacked a…

Blackfoot-based Nonpareil Farms is preparing to sell its business to Basic American Foods. Due diligence into a letter of intent for the sale is…

A pair of suspects in Pocatello car burglaries were arrested Saturday night after police used the soles of one of the suspect’s shoes to…

Police are trying to figure out who broke into a Pocatello church. On Sunday, members of the Trinity Episcopal Church arrived to find a broken window…

Some people in our area are in need of basic items like clothing and furniture, but can’t afford to buy them. Then there are generous people…

Two men were arrested after police said an Idaho Falls man caught them burglarizing his home. Officers responded to the 1400 block of Mound for a…

Our United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner for this week decided back in ninth grade that she would get complete high school…

A county in western Idaho was considering leasing out its hospital to a nonprofit organization, but has decided against it because of what county…

Crews from Rocky Mountain Power have restored power to Howe, following a 12-hour outage. A spokesman for Rocky Mountain said high winds caused three…

There’s a romance about cinema. Larger-than-life characters glide across the screen with surreal precision in a world created through the lens…

The National Park Service released its winter use plan for Yellowstone National Park Friday morning. NPS said the goal of the plan is to make…

A winter storm brought plenty of snow and wind to the area Saturday. Idaho Falls received between 4 to 6 inches of snow from the storm and morning…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating the installation of five credit card skimmers. The credit card skimmers were discovered at two…

A jury found an 82-year-old Rexburg man accused of sexually abusing a young girl guilty on one count of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16,…

Students in Aberdeen may be looking forward to longer weekends. The District 58 school board Has voted to go to a four day school week, inciting a…