Power Back on in Idaho Falls; Cause = Balloons
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – Power has finally been restored to Downtown Idaho Falls, and customers north of town. Close to 6,000 customers were in the dark since 9:52 Friday morning when something tripped a main circuit that fed three substations. According to Idaho Falls Power spokesman Van Ashton, the line failure was probably caused by [...]
Fatal Crash on I-15 Shuts Down Interstate
(BLACKFOOT, ID) — One person was killed Friday afternoon, two more were injured in a one-car rollover on Northbound I-15 just south of the Blackfoot Rest Area. According to Idaho State Police, the car left the highway, hit the lava rock in the median and rolled. All three occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Police [...]
Uzbeki National Arrested in Terrorism Investigation
(BOISE, Idaho) — An Uzbekistan national living in Idaho pleaded not guilty Friday to terror charges. Fazliddin Kurbanov pleaded not guilty to three counts that charge him with giving cash, computer software and other resources to a recognized terror group in Uzbekistan. The 30-year-old truck driver was arrested Thursday at his apartment in Boise where [...]
Man Gets Prison for Killing Monkey
(BOISE, ID) – A man accused of breaking in to Zoo Boise and killing an exotic monkey will spend at least a year in prison. 22-year-old Michael Watkins gave a brief apology before being sentenced Thursday to a year in a prison treatment program. Fourth District Judge Lynn Norton says it will give Watkins a [...]
Another Earthquake Hits Near Soda Springs
(SODA SPRINGS, ID) – A small earthquake rattled parts of eastern Idaho and western Wyoming Wednesday night. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey say a magnitude 3.6 temblor struck east of Soda Springs. Police in Afton, Wyoming, about fourteen miles east of the epicenter, say they could feel minor shaking, though no damage was reported. [...]
Power Outage in Idaho Falls
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – A major power outage has affected the Northwest section of Idaho Falls. Around 9:52 this morning, a main circuit tripped that feeds three substations that affects Downtown Idaho Falls, and areas to the immediate North and West. A spokesman for Idaho Falls Power said they tried to return power down the [...]
Wife of LDS Church President Passes Away
(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) – The wife of the president of the LDS church has died. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints said in a statement on its web site that Frances B. Monson died at 6:35 a.m. Friday at a hospital in Salt Lake City. Thomas S. Monson says his wife [...]
Politico Editor on IMN Talking Washington Scandals
(WASHINGTON, DC) – It’s been a perfect storm of Scandals that have hit the Nation’s Capitol this week. From the IRS targeting groups AND individuals, like Idaho Falls’ Frank Vandersloot; to the Justice Department seizing phone records of the Associated Press and finally the continual investigation into the Benghazi attacks. All the swirl with ties [...]
Woman Dies in Power County Crash
(AMERICAN FALLS, ID) – A woman was killed in a crash along Highway 39 in Power County Wednesday morning. Authorities say 29-year old Yolanda Avalos, of American Falls was driving her Pontiac Grand Am when she apparently crossed the center line and crashed head on into a semi truck driven by 56-year-old Concepcion Palacios of [...]
Prosecutor Seeking Death Penalty Against Alleged Murderer
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – Bonneville County prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a Blackfoot man accused of shooting and killing a woman earlier this year. Adan Arroyo allegedly shot 21-year-old Kristy Aschilman in the head during an argument in January. Arroyo has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder, and will appear [...]
Woman Files Discrimination Lawsuit
(POCATELLO, ID) – A former Union Pacific employee has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that she was a victim of discrimination because she is a woman. Ronna Martinez claims two male co-workers were paid $13,000 more than her per year, even though they all had the same work responsibilities. Martinez also alleges that [...]
Cops Favor Tougher Drunk Driving Laws
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – Several area police officers are in favor of a national trend that would lower the legal blood alcohol level to .05. The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending tougher drunk driving limits in all 50 states. Idaho law puts that legal limit at .08. Officials with the Idaho Falls Police Department [...]
Man Hospitalized in Rollover
(DOWNEY, ID) – A Utah man was hospitalized following a rollover near Downey Tuesday night. Twenty-year-old Derek Aiono of Smithfield, Utah was headed north along Highway 91 when he drifted off the right shoulder, over corrected, and rolled multiple times. Aiono, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken by ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center. [...]
Officials Awaiting Adair Toxicology Reports
(POCATELLO, ID) – Pocatello Police are still awaiting toxicology reports from their investigation into the shooting death of 28-year-old Nettie Adair earlier this year. Officials believe the results will help them determine whether or not the shooting was accidental or intentional. A .38 caliber handgun was collected at the scene following the incident Feb. 10. [...]
Two Arrested in Church Arsons
(EMMETT, ID) – Two well-established criminals have been linked to a string of arson incidents in Emmett that destroyed two churches. 41-year-old Bradley Thomasson and 45-year-old William Dorahush each face multiple felony counts of arson for burning the First Baptist Church and the Community Bible Church. Thomasson previously served 22 years in prison for killing [...]
Eastern Idaho State Fair Announces Theme
(BLACKFOOT, ID) — It’s Official… It’s a Feeding Frenzy at this year’s Eastern Idaho State Fair! General Manager Brandon Bird announced the 2013 theme at the fair’s media day held Wednesday, May 15th, along with the grandstand lineup for this years weeklong event. The EISF has a rich tradition of the best fair food in [...]
Woman Arrested for Embezzlement
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – An Idaho Falls woman was arrested on charges of embezzlement Tuesday. Police say 36-year-old Misti Bird allegedly embezzled more than $16,000 from Reginald Reeves’ law office, where she was formerly employed as a secretary. Bird was fired from her job in January, and Reeves says the thefts began some time in [...]
Copper Wire Stolen From Idaho Falls Power
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – Idaho Falls Police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in copper wire and other equipment from two substations. Investigators believe the suspect or suspects broke into the Milligan and Sugar Hill substations some time in the past two weeks, taking 144 feet of copper wire and around 80 brass connectors. [...]
Pocatello Restaurant Owner Dies in Accident
(POCATELLO, ID) – A Pocatello restaurant owner was killed in an accident in Cancun, Mexico early Tuesday. Forty-three-year-old Robert Wiscombe, the executive chef and co-owner of Cafe Tuscano fell off a hotel balcony. Wiscombe’s associates, and even some of his business rivals, praised his incomparable work ethic, professionalism, and customer service. Wiscombe helped open Cafe [...]
Scam Hitting Verizon Customers
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – The Better Business Bureau is warning area residents about a phone scam targeting Verizon customers. The scammers claim to represent Verizon and offer a bonus certificate for being good customers. Customers are then referred to a website, where they input their personal information to claim a prize that doesn’t exist. Verizon [...]