The Split Top Fire, which burned more than 5,000 acres of grass and sagebrush 14 miles northwest of Aberdeen over the weekend, is now fully contained, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District confirmed this morning.
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Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes early mornings, long checklists and the stress of the perfect hairstyle.
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“I want to try to restore faith and trust with the city government and the people,” Alldridge said. “And try to do policies that match what the citizens want rather than the ideology that the current leadership is pushing.”
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Visitors got to enjoy lots of greek food like roasted lamb, shish kabobs, and gyros, as well as thousands of pastries like baklava.
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“We really wanted to bring something that’s true to Idaho, but also fits in with the Children’s Museum as well as the Museum of Clean, and I don’t know how you really tie in Idaho and education more than with potatoes.”
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A prank 911 call led to a significant police response in a Rexburg neighborhood this afternoon. According to Rexburg Police, its officers were dispatched to a home in the Henderson Subdivision near Park Street after receiving a report of a hostage situation.
After arriving and securing the area, officers determined the call was a hoax, commonly known as “swatting.” This dangerous prank involves a false report to emergency services with the intent of sending a large number of law enforcement officers, often including a SWAT team, to a specific address.
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The Madison County Meals on Wheels program is in urgent need of volunteer drivers to help serve 80 to 100 people a week. To meet this growing demand, the program needs at least 10 more volunteers to join its team of 20 dedicated drivers.
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The Museum of Clean, in partnership with Simplot and other local sponsors, will host the first ‘Pocatello Potato Festival’ on Saturday, August 23.
The festival will feature a potato car derby, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, a beer garden, and free french fries, all to celebrate Idaho’s world-class tubers.
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Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers and their partners are actively working to suppress a 15-acre wildfire burning southwest of the town of Smoot, WY. The Willow Creek Fire was first reported today, and additional resources have been ordered to fully suppress the fire.
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According to records by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Brian Cotter’s funeral home was due for an inspection on Wednesday. When inspectors arrived, they noted “a strong odor of decomposition.”
Later, inspectors said they noticed a door was hidden by a cardboard display. When they went to remove the display, inspectors say Cotter asked them not to go inside, according to DORA’s records.
Inspectors did not follow Cotter’s request; when they entered, they said they found bodies in various stages of decomposition.
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The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Appreciation BBQ lunch on Friday to thank the hundreds of area businesses that make up the chamber.
“We’re a big membership organization, so we want to make sure they know we appreciate them,” said Matt Hunter, president and CEO of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce. “And it’s another opportunity for our members to get to know each other, to meet each other, to see each other; it’s almost like a networking event, but it’s also an appreciation lunch so we get a lot of folks out here.”
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The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is asking people to help them make the final push to reach their donation goal for repairs to the 100-year-old Memorial Building by the end of August.
In March, an anonymous non-profit organization donated $100,000 to the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building to fund repairs after flooding destroyed the building’s ballroom and lower-level walls and left the veterans with a $300,000 bill.
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A family has lost “all their belongings” after a fire destroyed their home on the 10000 block of Colter’s Run Trail, east of Victor, late last night.
Teton County Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched around 9:15 PM and arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames. The residents had already evacuated safely, but the intense fire threatened to spread to nearby vegetation and other homes.
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Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested three men in East Idaho this week for alleged sexual exploitation of children.
“The professional dedication and investigative excellence our ICAC team showed this week proves we’ve built Idaho’s strongest defense against those who target children in our state,” stated Attorney General Labrador in a release. “I’m grateful to every officer and agent who assisted in these arrests, your partnership makes Idaho families safer, working together to protect our the most vulnerable from exploitation.”
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Immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, so even adults need to stay up to date on their vaccinations.
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its popular Greek Festival on Saturday, August 23.
The event is a Pocatello tradition spanning decades, and the largest cultural celebration in the whole state of Idaho. The festival will feature music, traditional Greek dancing, and plenty of Greek food made by dozens of volunteers over hundreds of hours.
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Starting Monday, August 28, at 7:30 AM, the City of Rexburg will begin a major upgrade to its phone system. This important project will continue throughout the week and may cause temporary disruptions to city phone lines.
The main City Hall line will be the first to be upgraded and may be down for up to an hour. The city’s IT team will then continue to work on other phone lines across various city facilities.
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The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Pocatello family trust in a long-running land dispute. 2 trusts from the Rupp family sued the city of Pocatello, Mayor Brian Blad, and several developers over the Northgate Parkway project.
Continue Reading Summer can be a lawless time for the kids; staying up late, sleeping in and raiding the pantry, which can really throw off a good routine.
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CNN By Evan Perez, Kristen Holmes, Michael Callahan, Shania Shelton, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The FBI conducted a court-authorized search Friday at former national security adviser John Bolton’s home and office as part of a renewed investigation into whether he disclosed classified information in his 2020 book, according to two people familiar with the
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Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — In Bonneville County, Idaho, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal reports that his office is struggling with limited funding compared to state-supported public defenders, creating challenges in the local justice system. Until 2024, Bonneville County funded both prosecutors and public defenders from local taxes, ensuring equal resources.
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Today, August 21, the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is taking a major step forward in workforce development and STEM education.
At noon, in partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) and Frontier Credit Union, CEI will unveil its new Future Tech Building, a facility dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled professionals. Battelle Energy Alliance manages INL for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy.
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Wildfires burning in the central mountains are impacting air quality in the region. Today, the air quality in most of southeastern Idaho is expected to be moderate, which may pose a risk for sensitive groups, including those with heart or respiratory conditions.
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“Measles is a pretty significant illness. It’s maybe not quite as deadly as Ebola or anything like that; the risk from measles comes from how contagious it is–it’s just very contagious,” explains Ian Troesoyer, nurse practitioner at Southeastern Idaho Public Health.
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In yet another example of his struggles to adjust to prison life, convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger is seeking a transfer from his current prison unit. The former Washington State University criminology Ph.D. student claims he is being sexually harassed by other inmates.
Just one night after arriving at the facility, Kohberger submitted a handwritten request to be moved from J-Block. According to a note obtained by People magazine, he wrote that J-Block “is an environment that I wish to transfer from” due to being “subject to minute-by-minute verbal threats/harassment.”
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By Cindy Von Quednow, Michael Callahan, CNN (CNN) — A “cruel hoax” sent Villanova University students sheltering into place on the first day of orientation after a false report of an active shooter, the school’s president said, prompting a massive response by local and federal law enforcement as they worked to secure the campus. No
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Last week, Bonneville County Sheriff Samuel Hulse and the BCSO Team presented several awards and recognitions during two formal awards night events. These events included formal swearing-in and badge pinning ceremonies for 26 Deputies hired over the past several months.
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Idaho State University’s School of Nursing recently received a $900,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand and implement coursework to prepare students to face Idaho’s opioid addiction epidemic.
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho experienced 264 opioid overdose deaths and nearly 600 emergency room visits related to opioid overdoses in 2023.
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The Shelley Police Department is urging residents to be cautious online after a recent scam targeted a local financial institution’s customer. The department reported that a “quick-thinking” bank employee stopped a customer from making a large cash withdrawal for a fraudulent “online game” prize.
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he Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, 97 Park St., in Blackfoot on Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Since June, youths representing 4-H clubs from Oneida to Teton counties have gentled and trained their yearling mustangs to lead, load in a horse trailer, pick up their feet, and a variety of other skills. They will demonstrate these skills at the State Fair during a trail challenge on Aug. 29 at 11 a.m., and a freestyle demonstration at 5 p.m.
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The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal collision that claimed the life of a Missouri man early this morning on Interstate 84.
The crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. near milepost 263, north of Snowville, Utah. According to ISP, the man had been travelling eastbound on I-84, riding a 2002 Harley Davidson. Behind him, a 2024 Freightliner tractor hauling cattle, driven by a 48-year-old male from Oakley, was traveling in the same direction.
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President Donald Trump is no longer expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that would direct the Justice Department to try to bring charges against people who burn the American flag, White House officials told CNN.
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An Idaho Falls man is dead after a disturbance call escalated into an exchange of gunfire with police late last night. The incident, which began on Tuesday, August 19, involved an armed man who reportedly made suicidal threats and fired a shot at officers.
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CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Matthew Friedman, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A California parole board has denied parole for Erik Menendez, who was convicted alongside his brother Lyle of murdering their parents in 1989, delivering a crippling blow to the brothers’ yearslong fight for release. The decision does not bode well for Lyle Menendez, whose
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The West Fork Fire, burning in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, has grown to over 650 acres and is spreading north toward Lightning Lake. The fire, which started on Wednesday, is located northwest of West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake.
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart is getting hit by tariffs, like every other business in America. But customers are still flocking to Walmart because they believe the retailer offers them the biggest bang for their buck. The retail behemoth once again on Thursday showed how it uses its size to dominate
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The community is invited to a special evening this Friday to celebrate and support local women in business at the annual ‘Women’s Marketplace and Fashion’s Night Out.’ This popular event is not only a showcase of local talent and products, but also a critical fundraiser aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in the Pocatello area.
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A passing morning thunderstorm caused property damage in an Ammon neighborhood on Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms early Wednesday were seen throughout the region. One storm cell delivered a strong downdraft around 9:30 A.M., according to residents in the Stonehaven neighborhood near Bass Pro Shops.
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Fire crews in Montana are responding to an active vegetation fire northwest of West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake. The fire has been dubbed the West Fork Fire and has grown to around 50 acres.
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Managers of Idaho State University’s KISU public radio station say they have already started to pull back on programming and staff hours to keep the station running following federal budget cuts to public broadcasting.
“We got word from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that they would start to wind down their services and have a presence until the end of this year; after which, their offices would be closed,” said Jamon Anderson, general manager of KISU.
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Utah health officials are investigating a norovirus outbreak in Utah County connected to frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea.
In July, the Food and Drug Administration announced the potential norovirus contamination of frozen oysters from Korea. At the time, restaurants and consumers were advised not to sell or eat frozen oysters harvested between Dec. 30, 2024, and Feb. 6 from 11 lots in the country.
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Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal is sounding the alarm over the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2026, warning that a lack of funding for his office could cripple the local justice system. In a newly released public commentary, Neal criticized county commissioners for failing to increase the number of prosecutors over the past two decades, a trend he says has only worsened recently.
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By Kara Scannell, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge said he would not unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein – rejecting the Justice Department’s request to make them public. Judge Richard Berman said the Justice Department did not overcome long-standing precedent to keep grand jury materials sealed
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A late-night shooting in Bingham County on Tuesday left a homeowner injured and another dead after an attempted theft. The suspect’s name has not yet been released at this time.
Around 11 p.m., the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired at a home east of Shelley near 1100 E. and 1300 N. According to the sheriff’s office, the homeowner confronted a man attempting to steal a four-wheeler. During the encounter, shots were fired, injuring both the homeowner and the suspect, who then fled on foot.
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As authorities continue their search for Travis Decker, the Washington state man accused of suffocating his three daughters to death, investigators now believe he is the only suspect in the crime based on evidence found at the gruesome scene.
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“Subaru and AdoptAClassroom.org have been doing this for a number of years. Now we’re looking at somewhere around 950,000 students that have been served. We’ve done this here for the last three years and have really enjoyed working with this school,” said Wackerli Subaru Love Promise Coordinator Chad Mahoney.
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With school starting back up in just a few days, many parents are taking the kids out of the house and into the water for one last splash before they dive into their studies.
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School may be back in session for many, but that doesn’t mean summer is done. Madison County students are spending the day with some fun in the sun.
Continue Reading In the days and weeks after Bryan Kohberger was arrested in connection with the brutal killings of four undergrads at the University of Idaho, students and instructors at nearby Washington State University told investigators the suspect seemed creepy and intense, with one predicting Kohberger could become the type of professor that harassed and stalked students, according to a trove of newly released documents.
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Starting Tuesday, August 19, at 7 a.m., the city of McCammon will begin a vital upgrade to the city’s water system. To ensure safe and sanitary conditions, crews will shut off the old water main on Center Street while they connect the new line.
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“(We’re) trying to look at all the different options for additional storage. There’s there’s options up and down the river,” Aaron Dalling, Executive Director of Fremont- Madison Irrigation District. “There are options to raise existing dams like Jackson Lake or Minnetonka. And some of those options might be a little bit easier to get done.”
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One of the men charged in the February 2024 shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls has been sentenced for voluntary manslaughter.
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Lori Vallow Daybell is back in Idaho, where she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
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Fire crews are responding to an active fire off North Hatchery Butte Road, east of Harriman in Fremont County. According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, North Hatchery Butte Road is closed to all non-emergency vehicles to assist with fire response efforts.
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Bannock County has released their draft budget for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, which could see lower taxes for residents; county commissioners are asking people to review the proposed budget and provide feedback.
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Crews with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are actively working to suppress the Game Creek Fire, located between Jackson and Hoback, Wyoming. The fire, which was discovered yesterday evening, August 18, is approximately 1/10 of an acre.
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By Ted Barrett, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform intends to make public some files it subpoenaed related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, though it will first redact them to shield victims’ IDs and other sensitive matters, a committee spokesperson said Tuesday. The panel is expected to start
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The City of Ammon is inviting your four-legged friends to make a splash before the end of summer. The ‘Splash Day for the Dogs’ returns to the Ammon Swimming Pool at McCowin Park Saturday, August 23, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
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“Diane’s decades-long commitment to travel shows her passion for the state of Wyoming and the entire industry,” said Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Transforming the state’s tourism landscape with visionary leadership, Diane has fostered a legacy of innovation, economic growth and a deeper appreciation for Wyoming’s wonders and Western hospitality.”
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Local leaders warn of the rise of GED scams.
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Those that want to run for local electable positions that open this year like city council or mayor, can officially register at their respective city or county offices.
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The Tremonton Garland Police Department has announced a solemn procession to honor Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, who were killed in the line of duty last night, August 17. The community is invited to pay their respects as the procession travels from Taylorsville to Logan, Utah, later today.
Sergeant Sorensen and Officer Estrada were shot and killed Sunday night while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Tremonton. The incident also left a Box Elder County Sheriff’s deputy and a police K9 with non-life-threatening injuries. Their suspected shooter has now been identified as 33-year-old Ryan M Bate.
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Fire crews have made “significant” progress on the 851-acre Sand Creek Fire, located eight miles west of Ashton. The fire, which was started by a lightning strike, is expected to be 100% contained by 8 p.m. this evening.
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The American Falls district library is playing host to a jungle’s worth of wild animals. The ‘Sensory Safari’ is making its way around southeast Idaho thanks to the local branch of the International Safari Club.
Library visitors can admire and even touch the dozens of species of exotic animals. Library leaders say the unique exhibit always draws a crowd.
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Tonight, Texas Roadhouse in Pocatello is partnering with Bridle Up Hope to raise money for a great cause. From now until 10 p.m., 10% of all dinner profits will go directly to Bridle Up Hope’s scholarship fund. This money will help more women and girls in the Pocatello area access a unique program that uses horses to build confidence and resilience.
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A small wildfire, sparked by a lightning strike, is burning near Palisades Reservoir, having consumed about a quarter of an acre. Fire crews from the Swan Valley Fire District, Bonneville County, the Forest Service, and the BLM are on the scene, according to Swan Valley Fire Chief Travis Crystal.
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The Horn Fire near Highway 87 at the Idaho-Montana border is now 50% contained at 2800 acres. The evacuation warning for people in Madison County, Montana, was lifted on Saturday, allowing residents to return to their homes.
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Two police officers were killed in a shooting Sunday night in Tremonton, Utah. A Sheriff’s deputy and a K9 were also injured in the shooting.
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Grand Teton National Park officials and health authorities are working to contact hundreds of visitors who may have been exposed to rabies from a bat colony found at Jackson Lake Lodge. The potential exposure window is believed to be between May 5 and July 27.
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Idaho State Police (ISP) has launched a new webpage for the public to access records related to the 2022 Moscow homicide investigation. This action follows the complete resolution of the case, after Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students and was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
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With a new school year upon us, D-91 and the teachers union are expected to resume their negotiations and try to come to a new agreement.
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Two other passengers are in critical condition, but are stable at this time.
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A driver was trapped in his car with powerlines around him after he didn’t make a curve on a street in Rigby.
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The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for an East Boise Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from the facility.
Jancee Peirsol, IDOC #117373, was last seen at East Boise Community Reentry Center at 4:08 p.m. Friday.
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It has been a very emotional past few days for parents and students enrolled at Bingham Academy High School in Blackfoot.
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Fire crews are working to put out a brush fire east of Ashton in the Arcadia area of Fremont County.
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The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is investigating several videos that appear to show convicted killer Bryan Kohberger inside a prison cell. One video, which has circulated on social media platforms like X, TikTok, and YouTube, shows a person resembling Kohberger in a cell wearing a white t-shirt and black pants.
The IDOC has not confirmed the video’s authenticity but stated that if it is verified, it would be a “clear violation of IDOC policy.” The department warned that some of the videos might be “fake or AI-enhanced.”
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“In Idaho, we rely a lot upon our nonprofit organizations to make their communities run and to take care of people’s needs and to make Idaho a better place to live,” said Rich Ballou, East Idaho Representative for the Idaho Community Foundation. “We feel it’s our job to grow the culture of philanthropy in Idaho and encourage more people to give back, and we help them do that to make sure their money gets to the right place and accomplishes their objectives.”
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Pocatello’s Maag Prescription and Medical Supply hosted a community barbecue celebrating 75 years of business on Friday.
“The community is what keeps us in business–without them, we’re not here,” said Traci.
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Pocatello’s ‘Portneuf River Vision’ group is hosting its annual cleanup event on Saturday, August 16.
Volunteers are invited to help clean trash and branches from the banks of the river or bring boots or boats to hit the waters and clear debris jams on the stretch of river from Raymond Park to Simplot.
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Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-05 today, “The Idaho Act,” creating even more efficiencies in state government to balance the budget and make way for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts while supporting public schools.
“Idaho’s economy is the strongest in the nation, and we continue to move in the right direction. It’s in our DNA here in Idaho to balance the budget, cut taxes, and right-size government so we can continue to make public schools our top priority. My executive order today delivers on our promise to Idahoans that we will implement President Trump’s tax cuts for Idahoans and make the best use of their hard-earned money while putting public schools first,” Governor Little said.
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Rigby, Idaho, has officially been recognized as a JustServe City, a designation that formalizes the community’s commitment to volunteerism. The global service organization, JustServe, presented a plaque to the Rigby City Council to celebrate the new partnership.
“Just Serve is the perfect partner to help the people of Rigby become active and engaged citizens,” said Councilman Mike Wilder. “I believe that as we service one another, our efforts will foster a stronger and more connected community and continue to make Rigby one of the greatest cities in the country.”
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Pocatello’s annual Parade of Homes is happening this weekend. The event allows builders in the area to showcase homes they have built to the public. Hundreds of people come for tours of the homes on Thursday to see all the design features and different house styles.
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Idaho’s first reported death caused by West Nile virus this year was identified in a Twin Falls County resident over the age of 65. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
This year, West Nile virus activity in mosquitoes has been detected in seven southern Idaho counties and neighboring Malheur County, Ore. Not all counties collect and test mosquitoes.
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The Wall of Warmth, a community project dedicated to providing winter clothing for Idahoans, is returning for its eighth and final year under founder Valorie Blanchard’s leadership.
After years of dedicated work, Blanchard is stepping down and is now seeking a new leader to carry on the project’s legacy. “I know the right person is out there—someone who loves this community and wants to keep this mission going. I’ll support them every step of the way,” said Blanchard.
Come celebrate a major milestone with a beloved Idaho Falls family-owned business! Reed’s Dairy is honoring Alan Reed on his 70th birthday by serving free ice cream and cake while supplies last. The birthday event starts tonight, Friday, August 15, at 7 PM at their Broadway location in Idaho Falls.
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It’s a warning for all of us on social media. An eastern Idaho rancher says scammers stole his identity — and it cost his friends and customers.
Wednesday and Thursday night at 6 pm, Local News 8 looks into how it happened and what local law enforcement and the FBI are doing to fight back.
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The Horn Fire, burning along Montana State Highway 87, has grown to an estimated 2,150 acres, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several areas and a road closure. Residents east of Montana Highway 87 and south of US Highway 287 are being directed to evacuate immediately.
Meanwhile, residents across the Idaho/Montana border in Fremont County, Idaho, have reported receiving reverse 911 calls related to the fire. Fremont County Emergency Management has clarified that these calls are a “technology issue” and that there is no current threat to Idaho.
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People who ordered meals at the Culver’s restaurant in Idaho Falls not only had a chance to eat, but also did a little good by doing so. The fast-food chain is donating 10% of its proceeds made on Thursday, August 14th, from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M., to the Nonprofit organization Camp Magical Moments, a Cancer Camp for Idaho Kids.
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Todd Brewer, the man convicted of the shootings of two Pocatello Police officers in 2022, has been sentenced to 20 years fixed, 10 years indeterminate in prison.
Brewer was found guilty in March of firing an AR-15 rifle at Demetrius Amos and Mackenzie Handel of the Pocatello Police Department when they were called to investigate an argument between Brewer and his girlfriend on May 5, 2022. The investigation escalated to a shootout, which injured the officers and Brewer, who were taken to Portnuef Medical Center for care.
The Elkhorn Fire, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has grown to approximately 953 acres. The fire is burning 33 miles northwest of Stanley, on a cliff face adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, and was started by a lightning strike on August 1. To date, there have been 42 wildfires reported in the Salmon-Challis Forest. 38 of those fires have been declared out.
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A Murray woman has been arrested and charged Wednesday with filming herself sexually abusing a young boy and distributing the video more than 200 times.
Jodee Davis, 31, is charged in 3rd District Court with aggravated sexual abuse of a child and aggravated sexual exploitation of a child, first-degree felonies.
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Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies will not be granted another competency hearing.
On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest petition by Menzies’ attorneys to take another look at their client’s mental competency. While Bates agrees with “Menzies’ claim that his physical and mental difficulties have worsened over time … the court concludes Menzies has not shown a substantial change of circumstances to warrant a new hearing.”
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Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Bonneville County. While last week’s confirmed case of measles was an international traveler, this is the first case of measles in an Idaho resident in Eastern Idaho since 1991. EIPH is monitoring any known contacts for potential infection.
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The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is moving forward with a revised parking improvement plan following extensive feedback from downtown business owners. The most significant change is the decision not to implement the proposed app-based paid parking for on-street spots at this time.
“We have heard the feedback and have been meeting with many of our downtown community members to better understand their current unique needs,” said Kerry Hammon, Executive Director of the IFDDC. Hammon noted that downtown parking has been a complex issue since 1971, and the current plan reflects a consensus to pause the on-street parking initiative for now. The option may be re-evaluated in the future, but there is no set timeline.
The new report showing homelessness had increased by 18% in Utah came as no surprise to those at the Switchpoint Overflow Homeless Shelter in West Valley City.
Allan Weigand has been at the shelter for the last eight months while he looks for a new job, and says it’s always busy at Switchpoint.
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University of Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger is reportedly making complaints to prison guards that he is facing verbal abuse and taunts from fellow inmate
The 30-year-old former Washington State University criminology Ph.D. student pleaded guilty to the murders of four undergrads at the nearby University of Idaho last month – Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.
A 49-year-old Madison County man has died following a fatal motorcycle crash on 160th E. near Old Ririe Highway. The rider, identified as Jeremy Paul Hurst, was pronounced dead at the scene after his motorcycle collided with a parked garbage truck.
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with an Idaho Falls Ambulance and Jefferson Central Fire, were dispatched to the scene around 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the motorcycle rider trapped underneath the truck. Air Idaho Rescue was called to assist, and emergency responders worked to free him from the truck and began life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, Hurst succumbed to his injuries.
Continue Reading Crews in Madison County, Montana, are actively combating the Horn Fire, a 30-acre brush fire burning along the Idaho/Montana border. According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Highway 87 is closed in all directions. Montana authorities are directing travelers to use alternate routes.
“Do not stop along the highway, and please do not use or operate any drones in the area. Any personal drones will require air suppression helicopters to leave the area and will hamper firefighting activity,” said the Madison County, Montana, Sheriff’s Office.
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The 745-acre Willard Peak Fire continues to threaten homes and has forced evacuations in North Ogden, Utah. The fire started around 3 p.m. Wednesday in the foothills near North Ogden and grew to over 700 acres overnight.
Over 150 homes are under an evacuation order, though fire crews made significant progress overnight and have successfully protected all structures so far, according to the North View Fire District. The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at 3602 North 500 West, Pleasant View.
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