Help sought in credit card case Oct 30, 2009
Police say a Rexburg man lost his wallet at a local store and several days later someone started using some of the man's credit cards in Rexburg and Idaho Falls. The wallet had been found in Idaho Falls and returned to the owner but three of the credit cards were missing. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
'Hot Mormon Muffins' calendar pokes fun at stereotypes Oct 28, 2009
The front cover of the 2010 "Hot Mormon Muffins: A Taste of Motherhood" calendar features model Tami Roberts, 35-year-old mother of three from Idaho Falls, Idaho ... A lifetime Mormon, the 35-year-old woman from Idaho Falls, Idaho, has been married 17 years to a Mormon man and has three daughters, ages 11, 9 and 4. (USA Today -- News)
Malt plant staff to unionize Oct 28, 2009
IDAHO FALLS -- Gmadello, the malting facility providing malted barley for Corona beer that is located next to the Budweiser plant in Idaho Falls, voted 17 to 9 Oct. 23 to be represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 449 in Pocatello. IBEW 449 will be the plant's collective bargaining agent. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Boo! Bengal Football heads to Montana State for a Halloween game on Altitude Oct 27, 2009
The game will be available on The Bengal Radio Network, which is flagshipped at ESPN Radio 930 AM KSEI in Pocatello and KRXK 1230 AM in Idaho Falls. The Bengal Radio Network also contains stations in Idaho Falls (KGTM 98. (Isubengals.com)
Mormon calendar controversial Oct 27, 2009
A lifetime Mormon, the 35-year-old woman from Idaho Falls, Idaho, has been married 17 years to a Mormon man and has three daughters, ages 11, 9 and 4. The family attends church, and Roberts said she's raising her kids with Mormon values. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Running for a cause Oct 27, 2009
Submitted photo East Idaho resident Nate Reese will attempt to run from Pocatello to Idaho Falls Saturday, a distance of 50 miles ... Nate Reese could have visions of Forrest Gump Saturday as he attempts to run 50 miles from Pocatello to Idaho Falls ... Reese, of Idaho Falls, will run the ultramarathon distance to raise money for the Bush family of Rigby, who recently adopted six children under the age of 12. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
3 vie for Blackfoot mayor post Oct 26, 2009
Mike Virtue BLACKFOOT -- Mayor Mike Virtue moved to Blackfoot from Idaho Falls in 1955 ... The city's location between Pocatello and Idaho Falls makes Blackfoot the ideal spot for regional baseball and soccer tournaments, he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bikers focus on family Oct 25, 2009
They also have a Select Motorcycle Family in Idaho Falls with about 20 members. "We've built a family organization around this riding group, and we do a lot of family functions," said Pace, the motorcycle family's secretary. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Road cams added in E. Idaho Oct 25, 2009
ITD has added four new Webcams at: - Telegraph Hill on U.S. 20 west of Idaho Falls (one in each direction of travel) ... - Antelope Flats on U.S. 26 east of Idaho Falls (one in each direction of travel) ... - Sage Junction on Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls (one facing south) Webcams may include infrared technology, so images are visible at night as well as during the day. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
2 wolves left in hunting quota Oct 24, 2009
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 11:51 PM MDT IDAHO FALLS -- As of Wednesday, just two wolves remain available for hunters in Idaho's Upper Snake Zone, which includes Fremont, Madison and Teton counties. Hunters holding Idaho wolf tags need to be sure of the quota status of the wolf-hunting zone where they are hunting. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Highland stifles Idaho Falls Oct 24, 2009
After spending almost the entire third quarter on the field, there was no way the Highland defense was going to let Idaho Falls cut into the Rams' 13-point lead ... Highland had to come up with four defensive stands in the second half before Idaho Falls finally succumbed, with the Rams keeping their lead intact en route to a 20-7 victory, their seventh consecutive ... Highland avoided the mistakes, but couldn't help giving the ball back to Idaho Falls with good field position because Joe... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Madison sending 2 teams to state X-C Oct 24, 2009
Idaho Falls was third with 47 and Skyline was fourth with 106 ... Idaho Falls was third with 54 and Skyline was fourth with 101. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday football scores: Russets hold off Cougars Oct 23, 2009
Madison is off next week and will play at Idaho Falls on Oct. 16. North Fremont 20, Butte County 16. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bengal Cross Country to Host Alumni Meet Oct 23, 2009
Administration Bengal Gear General Releases Graduation Success Rates. Event will kick off at 10 a.m. at Centennial Course. (Isubengals.com)
All eyes on Rexburg City Council debate Oct 23, 2009
Tool wrote on Oct 22, 2009 7:43 AM:" Mann sounds like our former shamed mayor. Keep things just how they are. Tall signs might ruin our town. Yeah. None of us want to have anything to do with Idaho Falls and their terrible tall signs! Mckamey, West and benfield, in order from 1-3. Mann is terrible. ". Aros wrote on Oct 21, 2009 11:28 PM:" I wish I could have been there, I will be sure to make the next one. ". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Blackfoot theater struggles Oct 23, 2009
By the time he does get them, moviegoers have already traveled to Pocatello or Idaho Falls to see them. He believes many Blackfoot residents are not aware that the theater is still open. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
More of this story Oct 22, 2009
Creel is survived by his wife, Carol; four children, William Hunt Creel II, of Houston, Kathleen Creel Lawrence of Oklahoma City, Ann Creel Denyer of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Kelly Creel Gave of Hong Kong; 15 grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Barbara Creel of Bartlesville. To comment on this story, go to. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
3 upper valley schools win award Oct 22, 2009
An awards ceremony for the winning schools in eastern Idaho will be held Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in Idaho Falls at Idaho State University, University Place, Bennion Student Union Center in Room 109. "These schools represent the best of the best," said State Board President Paul Agidius at a press conference announcing the awards. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday footbal scores: Cougars slam Bear Lake Oct 21, 2009
Other scores: Hillcrest 53, Bonneville 22; Blackfoot 42, Idaho Falls 13; Marsh Valley 55, Teton 6; Shelley 44, Snake River 21; Ririe 43, Grace 6. MATT EICHNER. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rams split two matches Oct 21, 2009
IDAHO FALLS -- Four times in a row, Madison tried to send the ball across the net past Highland's Taylor Wilkinson ... That rally, which occurred midway through Highland's 25-20, 25-15, 25-13 win over Madison on Tuesday, exemplified how well Wilkinson and her Rams teammates played in the first round of the 5A District 5, 6 tournament at Idaho Falls High ... Unfortunately, Highland couldn't keep up the play for its second match of the day and lost 25-9, 25-12, 25-22 against Idaho Falls. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Hillcrest student's death possibly from swine flu Oct 20, 2009
"The death of these three Idaho Falls residents saddens us deeply and our sympathies go out to their families and loved ones," said Richard Horne, director of Eastern Idaho Public Health District. "Although most cases of H1N1 influenza recover without medical attention, this is an unfortunate reminder that all flu viruses can be deadly. We must continue to be vigilant in preventing the spread of the H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza. We anticipate that we could see more illnesses and deaths... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Hospital prohibiting visitors under 18 Oct 20, 2009
"Madison Memorial Hospital has also placed restrictions on its staff. For instance, only patient caregivers are allowed direct access to the patients, and nonmedical personnel cannot enter certain areas of the hospital.Medical personnel have also been encouraged to get vaccinated for the H1N1. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear a mask.The new policies, which went into effect Oct. 16, are expected to last until sometime this spring.Health district: Hillcrest High School... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
USU, INL form energy partnership Oct 19, 2009
Work will also take place at the INL, which is located between Idaho Falls and Arco. The group s studies will focus on ways to reduce environmental impact in the Uintah Basin and develop hybrid systems that integrate traditional and renewable energy components. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Louise P. Smith Oct 18, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Adena Cook (Jeffrey), Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Nikki Langworthy (Harold), Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, Mary Ashley and Helen Coscik, of Livingston, Mont. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Highland tops Madison Oct 17, 2009
Madison hosts Idaho Falls today at 4:30 p.m. ... Madison (3-4-3) is at Idaho Falls today at 4:30 p.m.. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday football scores: Cougars clinch playoffs Oct 17, 2009
Idaho Falls 42, Madison 35. At Idaho Falls, the Bobcats 28-26 lead in the third quarter in this conference game, but saw it slip away ... The Bobcats' offense has been clicking lately and it showed, even in the loss to Idaho Falls. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Business Award winners named Oct 17, 2009
Preece, president of On the Spot Cleaning and Restoration, has had a record-breaking 2009 and opened a satellite office in Idaho Falls this year. Preece said he told his staff at the beginning of the year, "Everybody around us is facing an economic recession, and it's one of which we don't choose to participate in.". (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Contributing to community Oct 17, 2009
"When you hear some of these circumstance of some of the people, you want to do something to help." Based in Idaho Falls, the Bank of Commerce worked with Ridley's Market to purchase cases of prepackaged dinners, soups and other staples. SEICAA spokeswoman Jamie Hurst said the donation will feed about 400 local families. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Double in Eighth Costs Chick a No Hitter Oct 17, 2009
Idaho Falls beat Ogden 5-3. Please or to read the rest of this story. (Cincinnati, TheInsiders.com)
Benedickt Pavlovich "Ben" Eremenko Oct 17, 2009
Ben was married to Marilyn Kay Johns on May 7, 1977, in Coos Bay and they were later sealed for time and eternity in the Idaho Falls temple. He was an active member of the Coos Bay Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he especially enjoyed working with the youth of the church. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rammell bids farewell to Rexburg Oct 17, 2009
Rammell will move from Rexburg to Idaho Falls this weekend ... The Rammell family has not bought a house in Idaho Falls and will be renting as Rammell hopes to be moving into the governor's mansion following the gubernatorial election ... He also said a recent photo taken by the Standard Journal in which Rammell is seen giving a press conference in front of the Idaho Falls Temple was coincidental, and that he was in no way using the backdrop to win LDS votes. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Signs of recession ending across the U.S. Oct 16, 2009
Idaho (4 out of 6): Idaho Falls, Lewiston (Idaho-Washington), Logan (Utah-Idaho), Pocatello. Illinois (5 out of 13): Bloomington-Normal, Danville, Davenport-Moline-Rock Island (Iowa-Illinois), Kankakee-Bradley, St. Louis (Missouri-Illinois). (MSNBC -- Business)
Ute Volleyball Wins in Five Sets at Wyoming Oct 16, 2009
The Idaho Falls, Idaho native is the first Ute to crack the double-digit block plateau this season. Killpack also contributed nine kills. (Utahutes.com)
IF teacher pleads to lewdness Oct 16, 2009
IDAHO FALLS -- The 28-year-old teacher charged with five counts of lewd conduct for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with a 14-year-old student entered a guilty plea to two of the counts Wednesday. In an unusual move, Kari Jo Atkinson, a physical education teacher at Sandcreek Middle School, entered a guilty plea at her district court arraignment before Judge Jon J. Shindurling. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Jessie Maria White (11) Oct 16, 2009
Jessie Maria White, 19, of Sonoma, died Oct. 5,2009, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jessie was born in Santa Rosa, on Jan. 10,1991. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Idaho State Cross Country Returns to Centennial Course Oct 16, 2009
From I-15 Northbound (toward Idaho Falls) Take Exit 67 for I-15/US-30/US-91, turn left at S. 5th Avenue/US-30 W/US-91 N, turn right at Barton Road, take a slight right to continue on Barton Road, turn left at Alvin Ricken Drive, Centennial Course will be on the right hand side of the road. . (Isubengals.com)
ISU to test emergency system Oct 15, 2009
Idaho State University has scheduled testing of its emergency intercom system at the Pocatello campus and at University Place in Idaho Falls, according to a press release ... The tests will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in Pocatello, and on Friday, Oct. 23, in Idaho Falls. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Neglected animal unrecognizable as dog Oct 15, 2009
Anyone interested in donating may send checks to the Humane Society of the Upper Valley at P.O. Box 51021, Idaho Falls, ID 83405. "He's feeling better this morning," Coleman said Wednesday after the veterinary care the dog received Tuesday. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
IF shooting suspect arrested Oct 15, 2009
Idaho Falls police officers have nabbed the man wanted in connection with a shooting on Fanning Avenue two weeks ago ... Here's what happened Oct. 7, said Idaho Falls Police Sgt. Phil Grimes. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A student of bicycles Oct 15, 2009
His parents live in Idaho Falls, but since graduation, Thomas has lived in Oregon and Idaho, as well as spending two years in Germany, where he was in charge of bike maintenance for a local youth group. Southeast Idaho is also in the perfect proximity for his other hobbies that include skiing and hiking. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Transmission line meeting set Oct 14, 2009
Alternate routes would cross the Idaho National Laboratory property or traverse west of the Hell's Half Acre national landmark west of Idaho Falls. "It will be a distribution point to the Western United States," Rapkoch said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Armed robbery in Idaho Falls Oct 14, 2009
Idaho Falls police detectives are searching for a man who stormed a check-cashing store on 17th Street and demanded money Tuesday ... Idaho Falls Police Capt. Ken Brown said a man walked into the store, demanded money from the clerk and fled through the front door with an undisclosed amount of cash. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Concert benefits rodeo group Oct 14, 2009
Tickets are 18 per person and can be purchased at Vickers Western Store in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, at the performing arts center's box officer or online ... Capell said tickets for both events will run 20 per person and will be sold at Vickers Western Stores in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Energy center raises $13.9M Oct 13, 2009
IDAHO FALLS -- The Center for Advanced Energy Studies has raised 13. 9 million in research and other funding, nearly tripling its original fundraising goal of raising 5 million by October. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Utah Volleyball Heads to Wyoming and CSU for Pair of MWC Contests Oct 13, 2009
Dani on the Block: (Idaho Falls, Idaho) owns a team-high average of 1. 14 blocks per set to take fourth place in the MWC statistical rankings and has led the Utes in blocks six times this season. (Utahutes.com)
Czar's exit affects dam debate Oct 12, 2009
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- The departure of the Idaho Department of Water Resources director has complicated debate over resurrecting the Teton Dam, which failed spectacularly in 1976 ... Hal Anderson, another official at the water office, told the Idaho Falls Post-Register his agency's level of commitment to Tuthill's policies isn't certain now that Tuthill is no longer in charge. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Judge orders feds to open nuke safety records Oct 11, 2009
The lab is a 890-square-site with three main complexes west of Idaho Falls. "KYNF has been anxiously awaiting this decision because they maintain that the redacted documents contain the DOE's assessment of the safety and consequences of an accident at the controversial ATR, the largest nuclear test reactor in the world, said Mary Woollen, the environmental group's director. However, the environment group did not disagree with a Department of Energy motion granted by Downes to put the order on... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The RUSH results (8) Oct 11, 2009
1 D3 SNYDER IDAHO FALLS ID Inter Overall Male 2:06:22 ... 34 Ryan MARLOW IDAHO FALLS ID Inter M 30-34 2:55:10 ... 51 Steve YARNELL IDAHO FALLS ID Inter Clydesdale 3:04:28. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
River debate: Scenic or recreational? Oct 10, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:00 AM MDT IDAHO FALLS -- Are three reaches of the South Fork of the Snake River and four reaches of the Teton River suitable to be designated as scenic or recreational rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ... (The Idaho Falls office of BLM is in the middle of a multiyear process of updating four of its management plans from the 1980s into one management plan. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Larsen: Rumors 'hurtful' Oct 10, 2009
To tool wrote on Oct 9, 2009 7:19 PM:" Yes! Could not agree more! I do not think we were all that worried, until the mayor thing, the lack of leadership after that little resignation, the power struggle for votes. The truth that seems to be coming out about commissioners, and let us not forget the POPLICE. I thought it was awesome they were getting all those drugs off the hwy and in our community. How could arresting people for dope be a bad thing? Then I got told by a friend of mine that does... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Police, stores join forces to stop thefts Oct 10, 2009
He said communication about theft prevention is very important and that his company has seen positive results from similar programs in Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Other groups and law enforcement agencies also share information with the local association. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Grizzly attack prompts warnings Oct 9, 2009
More people and more bears means more conflict, said Bear Officer Brian DeBolt, one of two Wyoming Fish and Game employees who investigated the Sept. 14 mauling, which resulted in Suarez being life-flighted to Idaho Falls with numerous claw wounds and a collapsed lung. Its just a function of numbers. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Local scrambles to save dog Oct 8, 2009
Layfield testified that she was adhering to the ordinance, but had decided to move the dog to her father's home in Idaho Falls on May 8 because she felt that Pocatello Animal Control officers were driving by her home twice a day, looking to see if she was in compliance ... "My lawyer told me if I didn't, they would put the dog down then and there that day." Layfield's attorney, John Dewey, asked Box to consider a withheld judgment and to allow Layfield to move the dog to Idaho Falls as planned,... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Woman seeking reprieve for dog Oct 7, 2009
Jeri Barry, a past board member, points to the animal control ordinance in Idaho Falls as being a more pet-friendly code. According to the Idaho Falls animal code, dogs are ruled either at large, at risk, or dangerous. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Talking politics Oct 7, 2009
His father could not find another job in Montana, and they moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, Gernant said ... After growing up in Idaho Falls, he attended college at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he also was active in politics ... He then worked as a substitute teacher in Idaho Falls before returning to Missoula to attend law school. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Co-op land has a buyer Oct 6, 2009
Morgan Construction of Idaho Falls bid 280,000 for the property, a significantly higher value than the appraised value of the property, which is 244,500. Included in the 280,000 bid is a stipulation that 35,000 of that money be used by the county to assure 10 parking spaces on county property adjacent to the co-op. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bengals head to California's capital for matchup with the Hornets on Saturday Oct 6, 2009
The game will be available on The Bengal Radio Network, which is flagshipped at ESPN Radio 930 AM KSEI in Pocatello and KRXK 1230 AM in Idaho Falls. The Bengal Radio Network also contains stations in Idaho Falls (KGTM 98. (Isubengals.com)
ISU drive exceeds goal Oct 5, 2009
Groups of volunteer callers manned the phones in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot and American Falls. Though all were working toward the same goal, there was much good-natured competition between teams, Felt said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Changes in welfare food program Oct 3, 2009
Last week the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Head Start in Idaho Falls and the Apple Tree Learning Center in Rexburg announced their sponsorship and participation in the federal program. Meals will be available locally at the Head Start facility at 55 W. Second North in Rexburg. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday football scores: Russets hold off Cougars Oct 3, 2009
Madison is off next week and will play at Idaho Falls on Oct. 16. North Fremont 20, Butte County 16. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Visit Yellowstone National Park USA... Oct 1, 2009
Fly in to Salt Lake City, Utah; Bozeman or Billings, Montana; Cody or Jackson Hole, Wyoming; or Idaho Falls, Idaho all are a day trip to Yellowstone Park. Visiting Yellowstone Park in Winter. (Suite101.com)
Lawsuit filed in Ponzi scheme Oct 1, 2009
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- A court-appointed receiver has filed a federal lawsuit seeking millions of dollars from the parents of an Idaho Falls investor accused of operating a Ponzi scheme that duped clients out of 68 million ... The couple's attorney, Lee Radford, of Idaho Falls, did not immediately return phone messages Wednesday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Friday footbal scores: Cougars slam Bear Lake Oct 1, 2009
Other scores: Hillcrest 53, Bonneville 22; Blackfoot 42, Idaho Falls 13; Marsh Valley 55, Teton 6; Shelley 44, Snake River 21; Ririe 43, Grace 6. MATT EICHNER. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
More of this story Oct 1, 2009
443, Great Falls High 479, Flathead 495, Missoula Big Sky 512, Missoula Sentinel 558, Glacier 593, Idaho Falls 610, East Valley High (Wash ... 434, Missoula Hellgate 452, Idaho Falls 499, Columbia Falls 506, Great Falls CMR 509, Helena High 522, Missoula Sentinel 594, Manhattan 613, Laurel 626, Loyola Sacred Heart 642, Soda Springs 654, Butte 680, Browning 685, Billings Senior 693, Great Falls High 694, Billings West 710, Fergus 712, Glacier High 731, Deer Park 789, Frenchtown 833, Corvallis... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Economic activity up Sep 30, 2009
New U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates show economic activity in the Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Pocatello and Idaho Falls metropolitan areas rose in 2008. Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls increased just under 3 percent while Lewiston and Pocatello rose about 3. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
