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Police make arrest in Soda Springs bank robbery case

The following is a press release from the Soda Springs Police Department.   Kevin M. Martinez was arrested by the Unified Police Department in Salt Lake City Wednesday for a robbery that occurred at the Ireland Bank in Soda Springs on…

TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Should the Electoral College go away?

The use of the Electoral College in determining US presidential elections has once again been brought into question by some democrats.  The movement is gaining momentum following the 2016 election, in which President Trump defeated Hillary Clinton with the electoral…

TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Would you support an I-80 toll for out-of-state travelers?

The Wyoming Transportation Committee is considering a proposal that would implement a toll on I-80 in an effort to keep the road open more often during the winter months. Sen. Michael Von Flatern, R-Gillette, chairman of the Transportation Committee, told…

Suspect identified in Soda Springs bank robbery

Authorities have identified a suspect in the March 25 Ireland Bank robbery in Soda Springs. A warrant has been issued for 37-year-old Kevin Model Martinez. He is 6’1” tall, approximately 205 lbs, with brown hair, and hazel eyes. Police suspect…

Montpelier man arrested on child pornography and sexual abuse charges

A Montpelier man is behind bars on charges of child pornography and sexual abuse. The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported that Robert William Biggs, 49, was arrested on Monday, April 1. According to a press release from the sheriff’s…

DO NOT PLAYLIST: “It’s Raining Tacos”

Another song is set to join the illustrious list of songs on the Do Not Playlist.  The list is full of songs that you need to hear at least once, but one time only. This week’s song is a tribute…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “God’s Country” by Blake Shelton

The song currently at the very top of the iTunes downloads chart is up for debate today during this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “God’s Country” by Blake Shelton was released on Friday, March 23 and is a potential…

Pocatello Police seek public’s help in identifying thief

The Pocatello Police department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a residential theft.  The department says the man was riding a bicycle and committed the thefts on Sunday morning and again Thursday morning. If you…

Clark, Johnson & Tiechert voted Coaches of the Year in Wyoming

Three Lincoln County coaches have received coach of the year honors by the Wyoming Coaches Association.   Star Valley High School Wrestling Coach Eddie Clark, Star Valley Middle School Coach Ballard Johnson and Cokeville High School Girls Basketball Coach Briant…

Authorities looking for suspect in Soda Springs bank robbery

SODA SPRINGS – Authorities are looking for a man who robbed a bank in Soda Springs Monday morning. Soda Springs Police say a disguised man walked into Ireland Bank just before noon Monday and produced a note demanding money. He…