Pocatello Cancer Patients Can Rest Easier
(POCATELLO, ID) – Cancer patients facing a long drive home after treatment have a new resource in the community, the American Cancer Society Patient Lodging Program. The Town Place Suites by Marriott, Clarion Inn, AmeriTel Inn, and Red Lion Hotel Pocatello have joined the Pocatello lodging program, and will provide a welcoming place for patients [...]
State Investigating Fremont County Assessor
(ST. ANTHONY, ID) – The Idaho State Tax Commission is investigating allegations of misconduct in the Fremont County Assessor’s Office. According to a report released by the state, the county allegedly assessed properties at prices that were not consistent with market values. Authorities say they were alerted to the activity by a former county employee [...]
Blackfoot Man Sentenced for Child Porn
(BLACKFOOT, ID) – A Blackfoot man will serve at least eight years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. Forty-seven-year-old Gary Reed was charged in December after Homeland Security officials searched his laptop following a cruise to the Bahamas. Investigators say Reed had tens of thousands of explicit images and videos featuring young children. [...]
City Has More Plans for Pancheri Drive
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – The city of Idaho Falls has more plans for construction on Pancheri Drive. Officials want to widen the corridor between Bellin Road and Skyline Drive, similar to the way Sunnyside Road was revamped a few years ago. The plan would include having two lanes in each direction, a center turning lane, [...]
Madison Memorial Adds New MRI Machine
(REXBURG, ID) – More patients at Madison Memorial in Rexburg won’t have to travel out of town anymore for state-of-the-art treatment. The hospital recently added a $1.5 million MRI machine, which administrators say is the only one of its kind in the region. Doctors will be able to process clearer body imaging and patients will [...]
Fort Hall Tribal Council Remains Unchanged
(FORT HALL, ID) – Following last week’s elections, the Fort Hall Tribal Council will remain unchanged. Tino Batt, Edison Dixey,Nathan Small, and Lee Juan Tyler came away with the most votes. Additionally, three contract attorneys, Jill Grant, along with Mark and Paul Echo Hawk, will retain their positions.
Researchers Benefit From $20M Science Grant
(POCATELLO, ID) – Researchers from Idaho’s three largest public universities are benefiting from a $20 million grant from theNational Science Foundation. They plan to use the funds to monitor natural ecosystems across the state for the next five years to determine how that impacts Idaho’s economic growth. Officials say it’s important to look at the [...]
Man Steals From Gun Shop
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – An Idaho Falls man was arrested Saturday after stealing nearly $1,500 in merchandise from a local gun shop. Thirty-eight-year-old Christian Maupin allegedly took several items from Ross’ Coin and Gun, including ammunition and other firearm accessories. Officers determined that Maupin was under the influence of prescription drugs during the incident. Maupin [...]
Woman Crashes After Falling Asleep
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – An Idaho Falls woman was uninjured following a crash along U.S. Highway 20 Monday morning. Idaho State Police say 32-year-old Kaylene Flamm fell asleep while traveling just east of the Holmes Avenue exit. Flamm drifted off the left side of the road, overcorrected, and crossed the median, rolling her minivan several [...]
Prisoner Caught in Mail Fraud Scheme
(BOISE, ID) – An Idaho prison inmate has been linked to a mail fraud scheme that helped him steal more than $64,000. Fifty-three-year-old Mark Brown reportedly used an electric typewriter to forge legal documents, which he then used to make fraudulent claims in major class action lawsuits involving IBM and GlaxoSmithKline. Officials say Brown got [...]
Funeral Held for Murdered Ogden-Area Boys
(OGDEN, UT) – Funeral services for two Utah boys murdered last month were held Monday in Ogden. The victims, aged ten and four, were allegedly stabbed to death by their 15-year-old brother, who was babysitting them at their home in West Point on May 22. Investigators say the suspect then fled the scene and was [...]
Pocatello Group Gets Lead Testing Grant
(POCATELLO, ID) – Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services has been awarded a $22,000 grant to measure the amount of lead in homes. The funds, which were made available through the Portneuf Healthcare Foundation, will enable the group to assist about 30 residents make their homes safer. Organizers say lead paint is often a hidden danger in [...]
Pocatello Prepping for Edson Fichter Upgrades
(POCATELLO, ID) – Pocatello construction crews will be working on the Edson Fichter Nature Area this week. Officials plan to remove several large rocks and a sidewalk to prepare for a parking lot expansion, which is slated to be completed sometime this summer. The parking lot will be closed to the public while demolition operations [...]
Loving Your Children Without Conditions
(IDAHO FALLS,ID) – The back and forth between parents and teenagers. How do you LOVE your teen? Mental Health Expert Kris Walton joins Tim Lewis on Idaho’s Morning News every Monday. The past two weeks, Kris talked about loving your teen unconditionally. And..NOT just your children, your spouse, and family as well. There are two [...]
Teenager Hurt in Rollover
(BLACKFOOT, ID) – A teenager was hospitalized following a one-vehicle rollover west of Blackfoot Saturday afternoon. Idaho State Police say 15-year-old Colby Keppner of Blackfoot was headed westbound on U.S. Highway 26 when he drove off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and rolled his pickup. Keppner and one juvenile passenger were uninjured, though [...]
Fire Damages Rigby Home
(RIGBY, ID) – A fire severely damaged a home in Rigby Saturday night. Authorities responded to the scene near the intersection of 4000 East and County Line Road at around 10:30 p.m. Nearly a dozen trucks from around the region helped battle the flames, which were mostly isolated on the home’s exterior. No injuries were [...]
Pocatello’s Economy Among Nation’s Best
(POCATELLO, ID) – Pocatello’s economy has been ranked among the top 25 percent in the nation. According to a report published in Area Development magazine, it’s economic diversity that has helped the Gate City recover well over the past five years. Regional experts say big employers like ON Semiconductor, Allstate, and Idaho State University have [...]
Local School Proposes Uniforms
(IDAHO FALLS, ID) – An Idaho Falls school is considering uniforms for its students. Summit Hills Elementary has proposed the idea to parents, most of whom have mixed feelings. Administrators say the uniforms would include polo shirts, as well as pants, shorts, and skirts in either khaki, navy, or black. Supporters say the uniforms will [...]
Home Burns in Ammon
(AMMON, ID) – An Ammon home suffered major smoke damage during a fire early Friday. Crews responded to the scene on the 3600 block of Samuel Street at around 6 a.m. Investigators believe the fire started when rechargeable batteries that were plugged into an outlet overheated and exploded. The fire, which started in a back [...]
Bingham County Commissioners Find New Home
(BLACKFOOT, ID) – Bingham County Commissioners have a new home for private meetings. The county recently purchased a home adjacent to the courthouse, which will be refurbished and converted to private office spaces. The new building will allow commissioners to hold meetings with people on an individual basis without violating open meeting laws. The building, [...]