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Tracking snow and gusty winds and flooding
Snow and rain showers flying this afternoon and winds beyond 30mph at times. Slick conditions with no accumulations expected, but water levels continue to rise and we've got a flood warning for the Blackfoot River around Shelley in Bingham County that's new this afternoon. In addition, we've added another freeze...
Pocatello Man Taken Into Custody After High-Speed Chase, Crash
A car crashed into a local convenience store Monday night after a high-speed chase. Just after 10:00 p.m., Bingham County Deputys made a traffic stop on a white Camaro in Blackfoot. Contact was made with the male driver of the vehicle on the traffic stop. Deputies told the driver they...
Unique boat ramp system proposed for McTucker Creek in Bingham County
Due to significant safety issues between different users of the McTucker Creek and Ponds recreation area, Idaho Fish and Game and the Bureau of Reclamation are proposing a unique solution. While it isn’t uncommon to have a high water and low water boat ramp tandem system, it is rare for them to be separated by a road that is built to be submerged for part of the year. With the...
Bingham County Senior Citizens Center to celebrate 55th anniversary
BLACKFOOT — The Bingham County Senior Citizens Center is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a party on Wednesday, May 1. Pam Beus, executive director at the senior center, said the center is celebrating 55 years of being in business during a party that will feature live music, food and a raffle. Lunch will start at 11 a.m. and the raffle will start at 12:30 p.m. ”Everyone is invited,” she said....
Bingham County man hurt after fire
BINGHAM COUNTY — A man was taken to the hospital after a home was engulfed in flames. The incident happened early Wednesday morning. The Blackfoot Fire Department was dispatched after 1:30 a.m. near Pioneer Road close to 600 West in the Moreland area, Chief Bryon Howell told EastIdahoNews.com on Friday.
Car Crashes Into Store
A car crashed into a local store Monday night. Just after 10:00 p.m. Bingham County deputies made a traffic stop on a white Camaro in the area of Maverick in Blackfoot. Officials say contact was made with the male driver and the sole occupant of the vehicle on the traffic stop.
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