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LocalNews8.com
April 8, 2018
BONNEVILLE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Some crazy weather Saturday, including a tornado warning earlier that night. A funnel cloud is what caused all the commotion in Bonneville County. That lead to a tornado warning, then later a thunderstorm warning with some severe weather. The storm caused quite a bitÃâà...
East Idaho News
April 8, 2018
IDAHO FALLS — Dozens of geese plummeted from the sky during a severe hail and thunderstorm Saturday evening. Witnesses tell EastIdahoNews.com the birds suddenly fell into a parking lot near Yellowstone Highway and Lincoln Road in Idaho Falls around 7 p.m. It's likely they were struck by lightning.
East Idaho News
April 7, 2018
Additionally, there is a wind advisory in effect for most of the Snake River Plain. NWS is predicting southwest winds sustained near 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph until about 10 p.m.. The wind will impact Interstate 15 between Pocatello to Idaho Falls, U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Arco and U.S.Ãâà...
LocalNews8.com
April 7, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Despite the rainy day, the Idaho Falls Zoo opened for the new season. The rain did not keep patrons away. The zoo says they had a steady stream of guests all day. There are many exciting things to see at the zoo including the lion cubs born last year. There is also a newÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
April 6, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - This weekend marks a milestone of sorts for the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre. It is the 40th season for the company, and they're celebrating with a performance of what some consider the funniest opera of all time, “Cosi Fan Tute.” The performers range from young college students to oldÃâà...
KPVI News 6
April 6, 2018
Tina Wuthrick lives in Idaho Falls. Over 20 years ago, she was a patient of Dr. Gerald Mortimer. He delivered her son Tanner, and was her mom's doctor. The gynecologist is accused of inseminating a different woman with his own semen over 30 years ago. "I've been to him, and my family's been to him, andÃâà...
KPVI News 6
April 5, 2018
An incident of vandalism at a natural arch in Utah has an Idaho Falls couple apologizing. According to online accounts, Ryan and Jennifer Andersen were with their family at the Corona Arch near Moab. Eyewitnesses say that Ryan started making marks in the arch and then posed for pictures with his familyÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
April 5, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Dancing with the Idaho Falls Stars raised over $22,000 Wednesday night. Mitzi Moore representing Northwest Farm Credit Services and her Extreme Ballroom dance partner Landon Bagley came in first place. The pair raised $4,913. Second place went to CameronÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
April 5, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho Falls Power hopes to shine a light on its downtown by installing new decorative LED lighting, this spring. IDP will replace the 40-foot-tall black mast arm streetlights with 12-foot tall decorative light poles. The new poles will be fitted with LED fixtures that are moreÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 26, 2018
IDAHO FALLS — Vogue Beauty College and Salon made a high school student's dream a reality by awarding her a $1,000 scholarship this week. After announcing a scholarship giveaway on its social media pages recently, the salon received dozens of entries. The $1,000 award would go toward tuition atÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 24, 2018
Jacob Rich, a senior from Compass Academy, organized the Idaho Falls March For Our Lives rally to, in his words, “stand in solidarity with those marching in Washington.” Thousands marched in Boise, as well as Washington D.C. and throughout the country Saturday. The March For Our Lives movementÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 24, 2018
You must redeem your egg at Bills Bike and Run (Idaho Falls location) by the end of the day during normal store hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to get your prize. Cannot claim prize for another runner. To claim a prize runners must be 12 or older. For any youngsters we have the Great Egg Hunt at 10 a.m.
Idaho Falls Magazine
March 23, 2018
Dr. Rick Aman, president of the newly created College of Eastern Idaho, has been appointed by Idaho Gov. C.L. (“Butch”) Otter to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) commission, the governing board of the primary regional higher education agency serving a population of 80Ãâà...
East Idaho News
March 23, 2018
The high-speed chase started near Tautphaus Park close to Sunnyside Road, Idaho Falls Police Lt. Joel Tisdale told EastIdahoNews.com. Officers, who have been searching for Lopez for several days, spotted his vehicle and began a pursuit. Lopez sped down Sunnyside Road toward the Interstate 15 exit,Ãâà...
Rexburg Standard Journal
March 23, 2018
An Idaho Falls man was arrested in February for reported sex abuse of a minor that began in November. The 15-year-old victim told the Rexburg Police Department that she met with Robert John Richey III, 51, five times at a Rexburg motel. The victim said Richey performed various sex acts on her.
KPVI News 6
March 23, 2018
The Idaho Falls office collected skulls Wednesday, and is now using Boone and Crockett standards to score them. It's a system based on symmetry, and the process takes all day to measure each individual part of the antlers. And almost every year a local hunter makes his way into the record books.
LocalNews8.com
March 23, 2018
The march will begin at the pier in Snake River Landing. It will end in front of Sen. Mike Crapo's Idaho Falls office on Memorial Drive. Following the march, a speech will be given by Idaho Young Democrats member and event organizer Jacob Rich. Voter registration will be available at both the beginningÃâà...
News Radio 1310 KLIX
March 22, 2018
Lewis made a name for himself as lead singer and guitarist of 90s rock band Staind, who gained popularity with hit songs like "It's Been A While," "So Far Away," and "Right Here." In 2010, Lewis' band grabbed country music fans attention with the release of "Town Line," an album that featuredÃâà...
Post Register
March 22, 2018
Department of Energy officials are looking into keeping a nuclear waste treatment facility near Idaho Falls open after it is done treating waste that's already ... The facility, which is located in the desert west of Idaho Falls, is expected to finish processing this waste sometime next year, leading to a question ofÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 22, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho Falls Zoo officials report that due to complications with age-related health issues, 14-year-old African lion Dahoma was euthanized yesterday. "Although we've known for some time this day would eventually come,” states David Pennock, zoo executive director, “it isÃâà...
Idaho State Journal
March 22, 2018
An Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday for the reported sexual abuse of a minor in August. The mother of the girl involved reported the incident Aug. 18. The 16-year-old victim said she had sneaked out of the house at about 1 a.m. to meet with Dakota Sequoyah Bowman, 26, at Idaho Falls High School.
Idaho State Journal
March 22, 2018
He joined the Idaho Falls Zoo family in 2006 under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) for African lions. SSPs are cooperative population management programs within AZA member facilities that help ensure the survival of selected species in accredited zoologicalÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 21, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Falls police have charged two people with a felony drug charge after a missing iPhone led police to discover marijuana in a home. The Post Register reports 27-year-old Alisha Batton and 33-year-old Steffan Phelps were arrested Friday and charged with drug traffickingÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 21, 2018
IDAHO FALLS — High school students from Idaho Falls School District 91 and Bonneville Joint School District 93 will hold a March for Our Lives Rally Saturday in Idaho Falls. “I really feel like this is a chance for us to push for dialogue about an issue that's been festering for several years now,” Jacob Rich,Ãâà...
Post Register
March 21, 2018
Pediatrician Dr. Aaron Gardner founded Just 4 Kids Urgent Care to provide an urgent care facility specifically for children. The clinic has themed examination rooms to make visits more enjoyable for young patients. John Roark/ jroark@postregister.com. Pediatrician Dr. Aaron Gardner talks about theÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 20, 2018
Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash eastbound on US 26 near milepost 337 in Idaho Falls. Keagan Huffman, 18, of Rigby was driving east on US 26 in a 2000 Ford Focus. Huffman tried to make a left turn onto North 25th East, but failed to yield to traffic. Kathryn Stewart, 67, of Idaho FallsÃâà...
Idaho Business Review
March 14, 2018
Just a half mile apart, within the Snake River Landing mixed-use development, two entertainment venues strive to bolster group gatherings in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls developer Ball Ventures added The Waterfront multi-purpose building in July 2017 to offer indoor/outdoor staged events. Nearby, on landÃâà...
KPVI News 6
March 13, 2018
Idaho Falls, ID – Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit Task Force (SIU) teamed up with several agencies to make 8 arrests on Monday after obtaining warrants to search three Idaho Falls residences. Two of the residences involved were located in the 1300 block of Elizabeth Circle and the thirdÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 12, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Things are changing in downtown Idaho Falls. Take a walk down any street and you'll see many buildings under construction or renovation. One of the biggest areas is the Broadway Development site. Once completed, it will be retail and commercial business space.
KPVI News 6
March 10, 2018
The Idaho Falls Police Department will hold a news conference today to release the results on an officer involved shooting. Police reviewed the case after 54 year old Shane Mcvey was shot by an officer on January 23rd. Police were called to a “suspicious person” report at North Corner Avenue and ElmÃâà...
KPVI News 6
March 10, 2018
The Idaho Falls Police Department held a press conference today regarding the January 23 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of 54-year-old Shane McVey. The twin falls county prosecutors office led the investigation...and passed along the results to Idaho Falls PD. "There is insufficientÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 10, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Not everyone gets to have a century of memories, but one local woman does and a little bit more. "Marvelous" is the word Helen Rohweder uses to describe how she feels on her 104th birthday. "I'm very blessed," Rohweder said. "I've got good relatives and very goodÃâà...
Post Register
March 10, 2018
The Idaho Falls City Council on Thursday approved the annexation of 27 acres near the corner of Township Road and Hitt Road. The land will be developed for residential housing, which is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan developed in 2013. Council member Shelly Smede said thisÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 9, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Spring will soon be upon us and many are ready to get their houses and gardens in shape for the warmer weather. This weekend, the East Idaho Home and Garden Show can help. "It's all anything home and garden related," Lauren Harwood, owner of Elite Events, theÃâà...
Idaho State Journal
March 9, 2018
Christopher Michael Clingerman, 24, was arrested in June after the Idaho Falls Police Department learned he had been seen kissing and groping a 13-year-old girl. The two were in a dating relationship. Clingerman told the victim his name was Chris Carter, a name he used on social media, and that heÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 5, 2018
Business is back to normal at Portneuf Medical Center Monday after an incident in the hospital parking lot forced a security lockdown shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Pocatello Police said a suicidal, 28-year-old man was inside a van in the southwest parking lot. He was reported to be armed with a handgun andÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 5, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK)- - The recent snowfall in Idaho Falls exceeded two inches, which qualifies as a snow event under the City's Snow and Ice Control ... Any vehicles parked on streets within Idaho Falls after a snow event is triggered will be subject to ticketing and towing in accordance with snowÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 4, 2018
IDAHO FALLS – Street crews have been putting down sand since 4 a.m. and the snow is melting quickly. They are working on priority 1 and 2 streets now, which are the main and secondary roadways. There are no parking restrictions in place at this time. We are keeping an eye on residential streets to seeÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 4, 2018
IDAHO FALLS – The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang may have just come to a close, but for a pair of sisters from Idaho Falls, the biggest competition of their lives is just beginning. Waverly and Sarah Cinense are 16 and 13. Sarah likes to bake, and Waverly likes to crochet. But they also have anotherÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 3, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho Falls man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting his friend during an argument. Justin Sarbaum, 37, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter in a plea deal after fatally shooting 32-year-old Tyson Tew on Jan. 14, 2017, theÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 2, 2018
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI/KIDK) - A cold front is moving into to Eastern Idaho and Wyoming Thursday night and Friday morning. Our local mountains are expected to see heavy snow showers at times for Friday and this weekend. Snowfall amounts are still looking to be low for the Snake River Plain. However, withÃâà...
KPVI News 6
March 2, 2018
A suspicious postcard received by a parent in School District 91 prompted action across Idaho Falls today. The postcard had a picture on it of a gun that said "Coming to a school near you?" but did not make a threat to a specific school. School District 91 contacted the Idaho Falls Police and school resourceÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 1, 2018
IDAHO FALLS — Bonneville County Emergency Management will be conducting a test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) sirens throughout Idaho Falls and Ammon on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The sirens will sound for approximately 45 seconds, simultaneously. This is ONLY a test. There is no need toÃâà...
East Idaho News
March 1, 2018
“We've just run out of room,” Idaho Falls Police Capt. Steve Hunt told EastIdahoNews.com. “That's the reason we have these offsite buildings because we've just have no space over there anymore. That building is shared with the courts, the Bonneville County Prosecutor's office, the Sheriff's office is in thereÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 1, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK)- - Idaho Falls Police responded to a road rage incident Wednesday night that started at the Wal-Mart on Utah street. The incident ended near the LDS temple with one truck ending up on the sidewalk. The other car went over the road into the ice on the river. A jogger on theÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
March 1, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - TEDx is coming to Idaho Falls. 12 Speakers will be presenting at the event. Many of us are familiar with TED talks from the internet -- videos of dynamic speakers giving entertaining short talks about new ideas. TEDx talks are local versions, and the speakers are getting right now forÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
February 28, 2018
The Idaho Falls Fire Department says that the fire broke out inside the kitchen of a main floor apartment within a five-apartment complex. Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained, however this is smoke damage throughout the complex. Three adults were inside the apartment cooking, when the fireÃâà...
LocalNews8.com
February 27, 2018
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Plans for a revamp of south downtown Idaho Falls were discussed with the public today. The city is in partnership with Idaho Smart Growth and The Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors on this project. The National Association of Realtors provided a grant to makeÃâà...
Idaho Business Review
February 27, 2018
Eagle-based Alturas Capital Partners bought the lender-owned Parkway Plaza shopping center in Idaho after investors from more than a dozen states took a look at the nearly half-empty center. The prior owners did land a Planet Fitness that opened in 21,500 square feet at the end of December, but aboutÃâà...
Post Register
February 27, 2018
An Idaho Falls man was charged Friday with rape of a minor for a sexual relationship he had with a 15-year-old girl. Damien Hayes, 22, was reported to the Idaho Falls Police Department after the victim's parents discovered texts in December on her phone that indicated she was having sex with Hayes.
