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Signing Up With Facebook

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:20:00 EST

Every day, millions of people update their profile on Facebook. In fact, according to Facebook, users spend 55 minutes a day on the site.

Is Prison the Answer for Drug Users?

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:40:00 EST

Is prison really the answer for drug abusers? Or is there an alternative solution to the problem?

Idaho's Push for F35 Jet Fighters

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:33:00 EST

Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter unveiled Idaho F-35.com Friday - ahead of a series of meetings designed to pursuade the Air Force to pick Idaho in it's quest for a new jet fighter wing.

Island Park Native Survives a Night Stranded in the Back Country

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:35:00 EST

They looked until midnight and were then forced to contact authorities for help.

Wells Fargo Robbed; Police Looking for Suspect

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:47:00 EST

Chubbuck Police Investigators say a male subject walked into the Wells Fargo Bank Saturday morning and demanded money. Witnesses say the man displayed a handgun during the robbery.

Garage Goes Up in Flames

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:48:00 EST

Firefighters in American Falls are battling a significant structure fire. The flames broke out around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, at the corner of Kopp Road and 2600 West.

Undercover Honesty

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:36:00 EST

Is Eastern Idaho as honest - or as dishonest - as some may think? We set out to find out by leaving wallets stuffed with $20 around the area.

Superintendent Luna Looks to Tap More Rainy Day Funds

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:30:00 EST

Facing a proposed budget cut of $135 million, State Superintendent Tom Luna says it's time to tap into reserve funds. Now he's getting some additional support.

Father Worries About Problems in Local School District

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:38:00 EST

One father says his son was the victim of a serious incident at a local high school and is worried cases like his are all too common.

Update: Ten American Detainees in Haiti Charged with Kidnapping

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:48:00 EST

Haiti attorney: 10 Americans charged with kidnapping for trying to take children out of Haiti.

Keith Allred Campaigning For Idaho Governor: Comes to Idaho Falls

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:38:00 EST

Keith Allred says the current governor, Butch Otter, has been making bad decisions for the state of Idaho. Allred believes his more practical way of governing will help the state's growth.

Former Employees of Mountain West Research Say They Were Fired Because of Appearance

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:38:00 EST

Tuesday night we told you about the workforce reduction at Mountain West Research in Pocatello. Today some of those former employees say they were fired not because of the bad economy, but the way they look.

Sen, Clinton Calls Haitian Custody Incident Unfortunate

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:03:00 EST

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the attempt to take undocumented children out of Haiti by 10 detained American missionaries was "unfortunate."

American Falls High School Helping Students Cope With Charges

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:39:00 EST

Following last week's arrest of a local high school teacher, administrators in American Falls are working to make sure education is not interrupted.

Levee Certification Slows Connector Project

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 23:44:00 EST

A long awaited project in Pocatello is going to take a little more time despite having plans near their final stages and the money to pay for it. After years of work the Cheyenne Connector has come to a standstill as the city works to re certify its levees.

Idahoans in Haitian Custody Questioned by Judge

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:38:00 EST

Ten Americans arrested in Haiti while trying to bring a busload of children across the border are being questioned by a judge.

Accused Murderer Refuses Extradition to North Carolina

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:07:00 EST

A Montpelier, Idaho man is behind bars today for allegedly killing his pregnant wife back in April 2005 in North Carolina.

Idaho Church Calls for Release of Haiti Detainees

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:53:00 EST

Church leaders affiliated with the 10 Americans detained in Haiti for trying to take a busload of children out of the country are calling for their immediate release.

Students Helping Area Businesses To Succeed

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:40:00 EST

A new economic engine at Idaho State University is driving up business in Eastern Idaho and giving students hands on experience.

Haiti Prime Minister: Baptists Knew What They Were Doing was Wrong

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

Haiti's prime minister says it's clear to him the 10 American Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children out of the quake-ravaged country "knew what they were doing was wrong."

High School Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:25:00 EST

An area high school teacher is arrested in American Falls. William Price Hamilton, of Pocatello, is facing three counts of sexual battery with a minor child.

Local Toyota Dealerships Gearing Up For Major Recall

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:04:00 EST

After an unprecedented move by one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, Toyota has stopped the production and sales of some of their models.

UPDATE: More Details About A.F. Teacher Investigation

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:39:00 EST

More information is now surfacing about an alleged sex scandal involving a local high school teacher and a former female student.

Senate Raises National Debt Limit; Idaho Senators Vote No

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:18:00 EST

The Democratic-controlled Senate has muscled through a plan to allow the government to go a whopping $1.9 trillion deeper in debt. Idaho's two senators voted against the measure.

Idaho's Congressional Delegation Reacts to State of the Union

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:36:00 EST

President Obama gave his first State of the Union speech Wednesday night. Idaho's congressional delegation weighed in on the speech.

President Obama Emphasizes Economy in State of the Union

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:31:00 EST

President Barack Obama is telling Congress that creating jobs must be its No. 1 focus this year.

Avalanche Risks: Below-Average Snowfall Doesn't Mean A Safer Ski Season.

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:59:00 EST

Ski Patrollers say that with the avalanche risk still present this year, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself safe.

Grand Jury Indicts Suspected I.F. Wells Fargo Robber

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:44:00 EST

After hearing the evidence a federal grand jury in Pocatello indicted the man suspected of robbing the Wells Fargo in Idaho Falls.