Grace Man Hurt in Weston Crash
(WESTON) – A Grace man was hospitalized following a crash near Weston Saturday afternoon. Idaho State Police say 54-year-old Curtis B. Hardy was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle east along State Hwy. 36 when he lost control and went off the road. Hardy, who was not wearing a helmet, was [...]
Idaho Falls Woman Arrested for Burglary
(IDAHO FALLS) – Idaho Falls Police arrested a woman early Wednesday morning suspected of breaking into a vehicle. 20-year-old Tracey Marie Velickoff was reportedly seen going through the center console of a car on the 200 block of H Street. The witness then notified police and Velickoff was taken into custody. [...]
Trailer Overturns on I-15
(IDAHO FALLS) – A utility trailer overturned along I-15 near Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. Idaho State Police say the driver of a military humvee was following a car too closely as they were approaching a construction zone. The driver of the humvee was unable to stop in time, causing the trailer [...]
Tribes Get Domestic Violence Prevention Grant
(FORT HALL) – The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have secured a federal grant valued at more than $680,000. U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson tells Local News 8 that the funds will go toward the reservation’s Violence Against Women Tribal Governments Program. The initiative would support domestic violence education and awareness in an effort to [...]
Boise Man Gets 17 Years For Child Porn
(BOISE) – A 39-year-old Boise man will spend at least 17 years in prison after he admitted to taking videos while sexually abusing a 3-year-old girl. Ryan Leslie Matthews pleaded guilty in June to child pornography charges. Matthews was also ordered to pay nearly $11,000 in restitution and will be [...]
Horsehair Thieves Hitting Wyoming
(CASPER, Wyo.) – Ranchers and law enforcement officers in Wyoming are concerned about several dozen recent incidents of thieves clipping hair from horse tails. Certain varieties of horsehair can be sold for up to $300 per pound. Officials plan to meet next week to discuss any similarities between the incidents, as [...]
Fred Meyer Recalls Beef
(POCATELLO) – Fred Meyer is recalling dozens of ground beef products believed to be contaminated with E.coli. Officials say all of the affected meat was sold under the Kroger label. None of the affected products are currently on store shelves, though they may be stored in freezers. The recall is only [...]
Pocatello-Chubbuck End Fire Ban
(POCATELLO) – The Pocatello and Chubbuck Fire Departments have lifted the ban on open fires. Residents with fire pits will again be able to use them, though the ban remains in place for areas of the cities considered “urban wildland interface.” The restrictions, which were put in place following the Charlotte [...]
Three Marijuana Sites Found in Gooding County
(GOODING COUNTY) – Law enforcement officials raided three southern Idaho marijuana growing sites Thursday, all with an estimated street value of $5 million. Authorities received a tip about the growing-operations in a corn field in Gooding County. The busts come as part of a series of marijuana raids that have occurred [...]
School Boards Backing Prop 1
(IDAHO FALLS) – The Idaho School Boards Association is supporting Proposition 1 of the “Students Come First” laws on this year’s ballot. Officials tell Local News 8 that they favor the initiative because it keeps contract negotiations with teachers at the district level. The negotiations would also take place in a public forum, [...]
Biker Hurt in Pocatello Crash
(POCATELLO) – A biker was airlifted to a Utah hospital following an accident in Pocatello Wednesday evening. Investigators say the accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. when a driver entered the intersection of Philbin Road and U.S. Hwy. 30. The driver, Marian J. Shappart, crashed into a motorcycle driven by Daryl [...]
D. 93 Brainstorms to Resolve School Overcrowding
(AMMON) – The Board for Bonneville School District 93 met in Ammon Wednesday to discuss ways to avoid an overcrowding crisis in the near future. Officials say that both Hillcrest and Bonneville High Schools are near capacity, even with modular classrooms. Some suggested building a third high school [...]
Ashton Dam Renovation Nearly Complete
(ASHTON) – A three-year renovation project on the Ashton Dam is nearly complete. KIDK reports that the $20 million project is in its final phases on the 98-year-old facility. Rocky Mountain Power officials say the renewable source of energy along the Henry’s Fork is an invaluable asset for the Upper Valley, [...]
Three Arrested After Rafter-J Burglary
(JACKSON, Wyo.) – Police in Jackson have arrested three people accused of several burglaries in the Rafter J subdivision Wednesday. 19-year-olds Anthony Moss and Coleman Ernsts, along with an unidentified minor, broke into at least five unlocked vehicles, taking several personal items. All three are facing felony burglary charges, while Moss [...]
Charlotte Fire Victims Fighting County Over Rebuilding Codes
(POCATELLO) – Victims of the Charlotte Fire are battling it out with Bannock County officials over building permit fees. They say the county should waive the fees needed to start rebuilding their homes. Commissioner Howard Manwaring counters that they’ve done more than enough already to allow people to rebuild that might [...]
2 Sentenced For Trying to Lure Girls Out of State
(POCATELLO) – Two men were sentenced in federal court Monday after they admitted to trying to lure two underage girls from Pocatello to California last year. 29-year-old Wayne Allen Ginnis of Seattle and 47-year-old James Russell Ashley reportedly met the girls online and sent them bus tickets to meet them in [...]
Bingham Memorial Internal Investigation Results Released
(BLACKFOOT) – The results of an internal investigation into allegations of mismanagement at Bingham Memorial Hospital have been released to the public. Attorneys for the hospital say former IT director Jack York was involved in improper activity. York allegedly used the hospital to buy equipment, which he later sold outside the [...]
Man Stabs Brother With Pocket Knife
(POCATELLO) – A Pocatello man is in custody after allegedly stabbing his brother with a pocket knife. Police say 29-year-old Jayde Brian Van Orden stabbed his brother Tuesday night at a residence near the intersection of Chapel and Willard. When police arrived, they found that the victim had a large [...]
Fort Hall Man Admits to Arson
(POCATELLO) – A Fort Hall man has pleaded guilty to a May 2010 arson incident. Federal officials say 25-year-old Michael Pandoah intentionally set a home on fire after having a fight with his girlfriend. He was found in the basement of the burning house and was dragged to safety by police [...]
McGee to Be Released for Good Behavior
(BOISE) – Former State Sen. John McGee is due to be released from jail this Saturday for good behavior. The Caldwell Republican was sentenced to 44 days in jail last month after pleading guilty to charges linked to allegations of sexual harassment. Officials say McGee has done everything required of him [...]