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Door-to-Door Security Sales Company Under Investigation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:00 EST

The Better Business Bureau is investigating a sales company that is going door-to-door selling home and personal security systems.

Pocatello's Magistrate Judge Position Filled

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:00 EST

The new judge is Thomas Clark who has practiced law in Pocatello for 23 years.

Oprah Announces Show Ending

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:00 EST

During Friday's episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah will speak to the American audience to confirm for herself the show that has catapulted her as a media giant will end after its 25^th season.

Suspects Arrested for Using Stolen Credit Card

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:00 EST

Two people were arrested Thursday morning for allegedly using a stolen credit card in Rexburg, Rigby and Idaho Falls.

Should Charter Schools Be Allowed to Teach Religious Texts?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:00 EST

An Idaho charter school is fighting the state on whether it can use religious books like the Bible as classroom materials.

Twilight Fans Line Up Early for Midnight Premiere in Ammon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:00 EST

Hundreds gathered outside Edwards Cinemas in Ammon Thursday for the premiere of New Moon, the latest addition to the Twilight motion picture series.

New Moon Fans Wait Hours in Chubbuck & Blackfoot

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:00 EST

In Pocatello and Chubbuck A similar story when it comes to the New moon craze. Many local fans have been waiting for weeks for the newest installment in the Twilight series to hit the big screen.

UConn: Merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 EST

University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.

Monsanto aims to stop leaks at Idaho mine dump

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 EST

Monsanto Co. is installing a water management system at an Idaho phosphate mine the company depends on to make its Roundup weedkiller to stop the leakage of selenium and heavy metals into a tributary of the Blackfoot River.

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.

Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market.

Americans save more but earn less as rates fall

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.

D.R. Horton sees 26 perecent spike in 4Q orders

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., saw new home orders spike 26 percent from a year ago in the latest quarter as buyers raced to close deals and take advantage of a federal tax credit. But a wider-than-anticipated loss fueled by...

Publisher says buyer emerges for Ariz. paper

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

The publisher of the East Valley Tribune in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa says a buyer has made an offer that would keep the paper and its Web site in business.

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's...

Ex-Vivendi CEO: I made mistakes but never misled

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier told a jury Friday he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn the French water company into a global media giant, but he never misled shareholders about the risks.

J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit soars on coffee

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

J.M. Smucker Co. nearly tripled its profit in the second quarter as the addition of Folgers coffee gave a jolt to its lineup and lower commodity prices for coffee beans and other items fattened its profit margins.

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Michael Jackson's doctor bought a powerful anesthetic in Nevada and had it shipped to California, where it was found at the pop singer's bedside after he died, court documents released Friday show.

NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.

Ohio Parker-Broderick surrogacy case goes to jury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

An Ohio police chief accused of burgling the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick abused his authority and tried to "blame it all on being a joke," a prosecutor said Friday in...

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges.

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said.

Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

"Going Rogue" is going big

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

"Going Rogue" is going big.

Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

Monsanto aims to stop leaks at Idaho mine dump

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 6:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Monsanto Co. is installing a water management system at its southeastern Idaho phosphate mine that's leaking selenium and...

Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:54:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 5:54 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile...

News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:00 EST

Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.

SW Idaho man pleads guilty to child injury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 5:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A 35-year-old Caldwell man convicted this week of molesting a young girl has pleaded guilty in a separate case to injuring...

BNSF fuel depot in compliance with rules

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 4:44 PM ET COEUR d'ALENE, Wash. (AP) - The Burlington Northern Santa Fe refueling depot in Huetter is in compliance with local environmental...

NV wildlife officers seek elk poachers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 4:34 PM ET ELKO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada game wardens are seeking information about two elk poached in northern Elko County near the Idaho line.

Canyon County to pay ACLU legal fees

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 1:34 PM ET CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) - Canyon County commissioners in southwestern Idaho have agreed to pay $190,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union for...

E. Idaho nurse charged with stealing jail drugs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 12:44 PM ET POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - A nurse at the Bannock County Jail in eastern Idaho who authorities say stole medication intended for inmates and...

Idaho police say store holdup claim was bogus

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:44:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 11:44 AM ET LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) - Police in Lewiston say a convenience store manager who reported she'd been mugged on her way to deposit the day's profits...

Wyo. sets limits on antler, horn gathering

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 9:54 AM ET JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has set an antler and horn gathering season for public land west of the Continental...

Monsanto aims to stop leaks at Idaho mine dump

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 6:25 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Monsanto Co. is installing a water management system at its southeastern Idaho phosphate mine that's leaking selenium and...

Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 5:55 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile...

Wyo. lawmakers back plan to make home sales public

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 10:15 AM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Interim Revenue Committee has approved a bill that would make records of home sales open...

News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.

Wyoming trooper gets 15 years in prison

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 3:05 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced a former Wyoming state trooper to serve 15 years in prison for kidnapping a truck driver in...

Northern Wyo. sugar beet growers still digging

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 1:55 PM ET POWELL, Wyo. (AP) - Western Sugar Cooperative growers in northern Wyoming are digging more sugar beets under the quota system that has been in...

Brooks & Dunn in Cheyenne Frontier Days lineup

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 1:45 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Cheyenne Frontier Days has announced all but 2 of its 2010 night show performers.

US rig count this week up 12

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 1:25 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 12 this week to 1,113.

Commissioners: No liquor license for Wyo. ski area

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 10:45 AM ET POWELL, Wyo. (AP) - Park County Commissioners have turned down a request for a liquor license from Sleeping Giant Ski Area managers, saying they...

Wyo. man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 10:35 AM ET CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A 67-year-old Casper man has pleaded guilty to third degree sexual abuse of a minor.

Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word Friday on the birth of a crewman's daughter as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk.

Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

California regulators have adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions, a move that will eventually ban power-hungry sets from the state's store shelves.

Biologists save fish after landslide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

A gigantic landslide that buried a highway, uprooted homes and rerouted a river in Washington state's Cascade Range left hundreds of smaller victims: fish.

Measure to change U. of Neb. stem-cell rule fails

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

The University of Nebraska's governing board on Friday voted not to place tighter restrictions on embryonic stem cell research than those outlined under federal guidelines, which were expanded after President Barack Obama...

Robbery motive in deaths of 5 in rural Arkansas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

Police say thieves shot to death five Arkansas family members and burned their bodies for a set of wheel rims and some flat-screen televisions.

Fate of black teacher in Mo. case rests with jury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

A jury is deliberating the fate of a black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers in Missouri

FAA says equipment outage caused 819 flight delays

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming an equipment outage this week for delaying 819 flights.

Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six...

Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and lapses that might allow others to slip through bureaucratic cracks.

Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST

The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it.