“Free Grant” Scam Hits East Idaho
(IDAHO FALLS) – The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about a scam involving federal grants. Officials tell Local News 8 that someone claiming to be from the U.S. Department of the Treasury is calling people to tell them they’ve been randomly selected to win thousands in federal grant money. The [...]
Simpson, LeFavour to Face Off, Bingham County has New Sheriff
(IDAHO) — Democratic U.S. congressional candiate Nicole LeFavour of Boise will face off with incumbent Republican Mike Simpson this November. LeFavour won the Democratic primary by 82-percent Tuesday. The retiring four-term state lawmaker hopes to bring more diversity to politics, both in Idaho and in Washington. Simpson, who has held his position in the House [...]
Person Killed in Teton County Fire
(VICTOR) – One person was killed in a house fire north of Victor Monday morning. Investigators say the blaze started in a one-story home along 500 West shortly after 2 a.m. Another person was also injured in the fire. Officials have not released the names of those involved, though the [...]
Fewer Mosquitoes Expected This Summer
(REXBURG) – Eastern Idaho’s mosquito population won’t be as pesky as usual this year. Authorities tell KIDK that a mild winter has left the bugs less water for laying eggs, and a few spring freezes have killed off a significant amount of larvae. Still, they say it never hurts to be [...]
U. of Idaho Football Player Shot to Death
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) – A University of Idaho football player was shot to death Sunday in California. 22-year-old wide-receiver Ken McRoyal of Carson, Calif., was shot during an argument at the Brewery Lofts, a living and working space for artists. Idaho coach Robb Akey called McRoyal’s death “devastating.” McRoyal caught six [...]
Rexburg Gives Back to Teachers
(REXBURG) – Teachers in the Madison School District are feeling the love, all thanks to some generous students and businesses. KPVI reports that may is “Teacher Appreciation Month.” With the help of over 20 businesses, teachers are getting coupons, discounts, and gift cards. On Saturday, Madison High School students helped put [...]
Ammon Warns of Illegal Solicitors
(AMMON) – The city of Ammon is cracking down on unlicensed solicitors. After a door-to-door salesman attempted to rape an Idaho Falls woman last year, Ammon officials aren’t leaving any stones unturned. Solicitors in Ammon are required to be licensed and must wear ID badges as well. Those found in violation [...]
Pocatello Police Use Tasers
(POCATELLO) – Pocatello Police were forced to use tasers in two separate incidents over the weekend. Local News 8 reports that Troy Alexander attempted to run from police on the 900 block of Wingate when officers discovered Alexander had an outstanding warrant. In another incident, Dawson Smith challenged police to a [...]
Police Evacuate Neighborhood After Gun Threat
(POCATELLO) – A Pocatello neighborhood was evacuated Sunday night after reports of a gunman in a home nearby. Local News 8 reports that the incident happened on the 2000 block of Margo Lane. Police thought a man was holding his wife hostage in the bathroom of the home. After calling the [...]
Frank Vandersloot Continues to Respond to Obama Website Attack
(NEW YORK, NY) – Monday evening, Idaho Falls businessman Frank Vandersloot appeared on the O’Reilly Factor on Fox News Channel. Host Bill O’Reilly having Vandersloot explain how the attacks started this past week. WATCH the 5-minute segment HERE: FoxNews Mr. Vandersloot has also fashioned a website of his own in an effort to squelch rumors [...]
Court of Appeals Rules in Tribe’s Favor
(FORT HALL, ID) – A Federal Appeals Court has ruled in favor of the Shoshone-Bannock tribes in a lawsuit against FMC. The tribe contends that FMC must comply by tribal environmental laws to remove hazardous waste on the reservation. FMC reached a storage agreement with the tribes in 1998, but attempted to back out of [...]
Idaho Primary Today, GOP Divided
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) — It’s election time, and while partisan politics rules the day during November’s elections, today’s primaries are just as hotly-contested. If you take a look at Idaho’s Republican Party, it’s not hard to see a growing diversity of opinions. Experts say the Gem State’s conservative movement is getting a lot more libertarian, [...]
A Cement Mixer Overturned on the Lorenzo Bridge
(MADISON COUNTY, ID) – A cement mixer overturned on the Lorenzo Bridge in Madison County. The accident happened just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. U.S. Highway 20 Northbound was closed in both directions as crews worked to remove the accident from the roadway. There were no apparent injuries as the accident took a little under [...]
Thousands Flock to Baby Animal Day
(BLACKFOOT) – Thousands of children and parents alike had the chance to snuggle up to some furry animals this weekend. Baby Animal Day was held at the Blackfoot Fairgrounds on Saturday. KIDK reports that the annual event was started by “Our Family Farm” 8 years ago. Organizer Manu Hatch says its [...]
Afton Elk Herd Meeting Set
(AFTON) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be holding a public meeting later this month to discuss the population of Star Valley’s elk herds. Authorities say the average number of elk in the Afton herd has been 2,300 during the past five years, with about 2,200 this year. The [...]
Local Bus Drivers Hold “Road-eo”
(REXBURG) – Dozens of school bus drivers from around southeast Idaho got a chance to show off their skills at a competition Saturday morning. The decades-old “School Bus Road-eo” was held in Rexburg with drivers putting their precision roadwork and knowledge to the test. Organizers say its a fun way to [...]
Plant Nursery Catches Fire in Rexburg
(REXBURG) – A plant nursery in Rexburg caught on fire Sunday night. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that the fire started at the Paradise Pond and Garden Center off of Yellowstone Highway at around 8 p.m., and was put out within a few hours. The cause of the fire remains [...]
Bingham County Unveils Video Jail Visitation
(BLACKFOOT) – Inmates at the Bingham County jail will soon have a new way to communicate with visitors. Here’s Tyler Andersen with more. The jail is installing a video visitation system that officials say will be cost-efficient and safer. Sheriff Dave Johnson says the new system helps officers avoid escorting inmates to [...]
More Felony Charges for White House Shooter
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – An Idaho Falls man accused of firing an assault rifle at the White House in an attempt to assassinate the president is facing two additional charges. Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez was charged with “injury to a dwelling” and an additional weapons violation, bringing a grand total of 19 felony charges related to the [...]
Pocatello Considers LGBT Protection Law
(POCATELLO, ID) – The city of Pocatello is considering a law that would add legal protections for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Mayor Brian Blad says there isn’t any legislation that provides basic civil protections for gay, lesbian, and transgendered residents. The proposal would likely outlaw discrimination in employment and housing. [...]
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