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Woman injured in two-vehicle wreck in west Pocatello
POCATELLO — A woman was rushed to the hospital following a two-vehicle wreck that temporarily shut down a west Pocatello intersection on Wednesday evening. The collision involving Hyundai and Ford sedans occurred around 8:30 p.m. at West Carson Street and North Grant Avenue next to Raymond Park. The adult female driver of one of the cars was injured in the crash. She was transported via Pocatello Fire Department ambulance to...
Two local residents arrested for felony DUI in separate incidents
POCATELLO — Two local residents were recently arrested for felony driving under the influence in unrelated incidents in Pocatello. Kristine Nicole Potter, 34, of Pocatello, was arrested and charged with felony DUI following an incident on June 28, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. Around 6:30 p.m. on June 28 an anonymous citizen called to report that the driver of a white GMC SUV,...
Blackfoot firefighter expected to survive and make full recovery after being seriously injured in shop building fire
The fireman seriously injured Wednesday while battling a fire west of Blackfoot is expected to survive and make a full recovery, according to Blackfoot Fire Chief Bryon Howell. Howell said the entire Blackfoot Fire Department was extremely concerned about the injured fireman and everyone is deeply relieved that he’s expected to be OK. The fireman was airlifted to a local hospital after the large header of a garage door at...
Town approves Sustainability Plan with goal to reach net zero emissions by 2030
JACKSON, Wyo. — During the regular Town Council meeting on Monday, July 1, Councilors unanimously approved the Town of Jackson Sustainability Plan, with the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the valley by the year 2030. The Sustainability Plan states that its vision is to “preserve and...
Celebrate Independence Day July 3 and 4 with JHMR
TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Celebrate Independence Day this year in Teton Village with two days of fireworks and free concerts, put on by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Yächtley Crëw is a seven-piece Southern California band who burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat Records label. The group is currently gearing up for their 2024 Full Steam Ahead tour that begins in March.
Two chances to see Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ at the Grand Teton Music Festival this weekend
TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — The Grand Teton Music Festival is hosting two performances of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with pianist Michelle Cann and the Festival Orchestra on July 5 and 6. Two nights of Festival Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue. Friday, July 5, 2024 from 7 p.m....
Major Changes for Wyoming’s Behavioral Health System Coverage Explained
Effective July 1, the Wyoming Department of Health will not longer pay for individuals who qualify for Medicaid or private insurance to access mental health care from the Wyoming Behavioral System. “For many years, our department has paid millions of state dollars to community mental health centers to help ensure...
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