Cleveland Indians DH Travis Hafner Undergoes Surgery
Robert Binder/MLBPA via Getty Images(CLEVELAND) — Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday. He is expected to miss up to six weeks of action. The Indians currently have the 35-year-old…
Wisconsin Recall Election Spending Tops $60 Million
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(MADISON, Wis.) — The next big date on the electoral calendar isn’t in November, it’s next week.On June 5, Republican Gov. Scott Walker faces off against Democratic challenger Tom Barrett in a recall elect…
George W. Bush Cracks Jokes During White House Return
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages(WASHINGTON) — While President Obama frequently blames his predecessor for the “mess” he inherited, on Thursday he warmly welcomed former President George W. Bush back to the White House to pay tribute to …
Paralyzed Rats Regain Ability to Walk
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Paralyzed rats could walk again after scientists in Switzerland treated their injured spinal cords through a combination of chemical, electrical and physical stimulation. Gregoire Courtine, the study’s lea…
Tyler Clementi’s Family Slams Ravi, Judge in Rutgers Suicide Case
ABC/LOU ROCCO(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, N.J.) — The parents of Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers student who killed himself in 2009, slammed Dharun Ravi’s apology for spying on Clementi’s gay date as “no apology at all, but a public re…
House Rejects Ban on Sex-Selection Abortions
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The House voted Thursday to reject a measure that would have banned sex-selection abortions in the United States, pitting Republicans and Democrats in a showdown over a woman’s right to choose, which opponent…
Activist Chen Guangcheng: ‘No Justice’ In China
State Dept Photo(NEW YORK) — Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng said at the Council on Foreign Relations that laws in China are being “trampled on,” urging the Chinese Communist Party to enforce the country’s existing laws.In a co…
Stocks Settle in the Negative; Dow Has Worst Month in Two Years
Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Stocks spent the last day of May moving between moderate losses and gains.At the end of what was the worst month for the Dow in about two years, the index Thursday closed down 26.41 points at 12,393.45. The Nasdaq lost 10…
International Manhunt for Porn Star Accused of Murder
Montreal Police Department(MONTREAL) — An international manhunt is underway for a Canadian porn star accused of killing and dismembering his lover before sending body parts to Canadian government offices. Police are calling the case “completely crazy …
East Idaho Fair Lineup Announced
(BLACKFOOT) – The Eastern Idaho State Fair is announcing its big shows for the 2012 fair season. Officials say fairgoers can expect lower ticket prices and a two-for-one rock concert featuring Three Dog Night and Heart for $38. In addition, the fair will be celebrating its 110th anniversary, and will feature the usual favorites like [...]
2 Killed, Boy Injured in Crash
(DUBOIS) – Idaho State Police say two people died when their pickup rolled on Old Kilgore Road about 12 miles east of Dubois Tuesday evening. 40-year-old Kevin Johnson of Rawlins, Wyo. and 34-year-old Shane Siren of Dubois were pronounced dead at the scene. A 10-year-old boy, Kobe Johnson, survived the crash and was transported to [...]
Chamber Plans Citywide Cleanup
(POCATELLO) – The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce is planning a city-wide cleanup this Saturday. Volunteers will spend the day picking up trash and clutter around town, but not before getting a free breakfast at the Old Town Pavilion. Officials say the cleanup will go a long way toward making the city a more beautiful place to [...]
Pakistan Launches Another Nuclear Capable Missile
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(ISLAMABAD) — Pakistan tested yet another nuclear capable missile on Thursday, this time with a range of over 350 kilometers.The latest launch comes a month after Pakistan tested an intermediate range ballistic missile just days …
Russia Digs In Its Heels against Syria Intervention
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(MOSCOW) — Any hope in Western capitals that Russia might be willing to sever ties with President Bashar Assad and perhaps even support international intervention in Syria following the Houla massacre may be quickly fading away.P…
John Edwards Verdict: Not Guilty on 1 Count, Mistrial on 5 Counts
ABC News(GREENSBORO, N.C.) — A North Carolina jury found former Sen. John Edwards not guilty Thursday on one of six counts in a campaign-finance trial, and declared itself hopelessly deadlocked on the remaining charges, leading the judge to declare a …
Virtual Class Graduates Together
(AMMON) – A unique group of high school seniors graduated Wednesday night, and for many of them, it was the first time to meet their eastern Idaho classmates in person. The Idaho Virtual Academy awarded more than 20 diplomas for non-traditional students taking classes from home. With 154 students graduating at various locations statewide, administrators [...]
District 93 Approves Bids for New Construction Projects
(AMMON) – Bonneville School District 93 has approved bids for a brand new elementary school and a new roof on the Sand Creek Middle School. Local News 8 reports that the new school in the Grove Creek subdivision went to Headwaters Construction at a cost of $7.8 million. The new roof at Sand Creek went [...]
Lost Puppy May Be Wolf
(BOISE) – Vacationers picked up what may be a wolf puppy while camping near Ketchum over Memorial Day weekend. Fish and Game officials say a blood sample was drawn for a DNA test, and they’re still awaiting the results to determine whether it’s a wolf, a wolf hybrid, or something else. In the mean [...]
Free Fishing in Wyo. on Saturday
(JACKSON, Wyo.) – It’s free fishing day in Wyoming this Saturday. Everyone, regardless of whether they have a fishing license or not, can cast their lines in the state’s streams, lakes, and reservoirs. All other fishing regulations including closures and size limits will still apply. Local News 8 reports that Idaho’s free fishing day is [...]
Paul Man Accused of Walmart Burglaries
(IDAHO FALLS) – A Paul man is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing electronic equipment from the Idaho Falls Walmart. KPVI reports that 18-year-old Moses Jonathan Torres allegedly took two LCD TVs from the store on May 6. During an investigation regarding thefts from the Blackfoot Walmart, police found the televisions in the man’s possession [...]