Severe storm knocks out power for thousands; restoration crews “working hard to restore power”

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Thousands of East Idahoans are without power due to Wednesday's severe thunderstorm. Rocky Mountain Power says restoration crews are"working hard to restore power" after high winds knocked down power lines across a broad section of the state. Wind gusts around 60 to 70 miles per hour plowed through the area.