Controversy over new sex education bill
Idaho’s sex education law has not been updated since 1970. Now, the head of the education committee, Rep. Julie VanOrden, is hoping to update…
Continue ReadingIdaho’s sex education law has not been updated since 1970. Now, the head of the education committee, Rep. Julie VanOrden, is hoping to update…
Continue ReadingWinter recreation is fun, but it comes with some dangers. Summer Andersen’s husband Adam died after getting caught in an avalanche back in…
Continue ReadingA bill that would call for the phrase “In God We Trust” to be displayed in Wyoming public school classrooms and state government…
Continue ReadingCanine Influenza has made it’s way to the gem state, and it’s even in our area. A couple of weeks ago we reported that the dog flu is in…
Continue ReadingMontana won’t hold a Yellowstone region grizzly bear hunt in 2018 after state officials said they want to avoid complicating a lawsuit over the…
Continue ReadingIsolated snow showers tonight with a cold Friday expected. Another cold front will arrive over the weekend with gusty winds and scattered rain/snow…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve noticed an increase in the number of calls you receive in which an unknown number has your area code, you’re not alone.…
Continue ReadingThe Wyoming House of Representatives has agreed to vet a proposal that advocates for imposing a fee at Yellowstone National Park to help pay for…
Continue ReadingAn Emergency Medical Technician working at the scene of an Interstate 80 crash was injured early Thursday. The crash happened around 3:38 a.m. at…
Continue ReadingIdaho Republicans have agreed to advance anti-Sharia law legislation designed to prevent Idaho courts from making decisions based on Islamic or other…
Continue ReadingRobert Lee Caldwell, 36, was arrested by Pocatello Police after an argument with another man Wednesday night. According to police reports, officers…
Continue ReadingIdaho lawmakers have confirmed a new member to the state tax commission despite raising concerns her marriage to an influential lawmaker may be a…
Continue ReadingNational Elk Refuge officials say the supplemental feeding program could be halted this year as western Wyoming experiences a warmer than average…
Continue ReadingA 45-year-old Canadian man has died in a snowmobile crash near Cooke City, Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park. Park County Sheriff…
Continue ReadingBlue Cross of Idaho submitted to Idaho insurance regulators a set of health insurance plans that it hopes to sell under Gov. Butch Otter’s…
Continue ReadingGov. C.L. “Butch” Otter defended Lt. Gov. Brad Little’s involvement in a plan to reduce health care coverage for Idahoans. Little…
Continue ReadingTeton County Sheriff’s Office deputies and school administrators monitored entry to Teton High School in Driggs Thursday morning after the…
Continue ReadingThe Pocatello Police Department K-9 team will host a Police Canine Association Conference this spring. More than 50 K-9 teams will be in Pocatello…
Continue ReadingKnife River has been awarded a $6.4 million contract to make improvements to Lincoln Road, between 25th East and 45th East. Bonneville County…
Continue ReadingScattered snow showers today thanks to a convergence zone setting up after the cold front moved through last night. Two more weather systems are…
Continue ReadingA local nonprofit was founded out of personal struggle. Now it’s an organization that helps provide trained service dogs for veterans who need…
Continue ReadingPreparedness is essential for student safety in the case of an active shooter in any school. “First of all, understand what your school’s…
Continue Reading3A DIST. 6 TOURNEY: Sugar-Salem – 63Shelley – 69 South Fremont – 46 Teton – 60 2A DIST. 6 TOURNEY: Firth – 36North…
Continue ReadingUsually people are told go to the gym to improve your health, but could the gym be the thing getting you sick? With the flu still a rising problem in…
Continue ReadingWe’re left high and dry here in Idaho. That can take a toll on your eyes. You may suffer from dry eye syndrome, but there is help for it. Dry…
Continue ReadingDo you recognize this person?The Idaho Falls Police Department requests your help to identify this man.If you have any information, contact Idaho…
Continue ReadingU.S. Attorney Bart Davis reports a 56-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced Tuesday to one year of confinement, including six months of imprisonment…
Continue ReadingA local tax accountant says tax refunds will likely be much bigger next year for the middle class. Ron Duersch has prepared about 60 tax returns so…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho Senate panel has killed a bill that would have increased the legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. The bill, sponsored by…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho House panel has introduced legislation to end the state’s involvement in a longtime multistate voter registration database. Known as…
Continue ReadingBy unanimous consent, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee has passed a bill sponsored by 2nd District Congressman Mike Simpson. H.R. 4134…
Continue ReadingScattered rain and snow showers tonight and Thursday, thanks to a passing cold front. Snowfall is likely to be an inch or less for the Snake River…
Continue ReadingA nonprofit founded out of personal struggle is now an organization that helps provide trained service dogs for veterans who need…
Continue ReadingIdaho officials don’t have to immediately destroy information from tracking collars placed on wolves and by illegally landing a helicopter in a…
Continue ReadingA high school in southeast Idaho was placed on lockdown after a bull escaped an auction yard and stormed by campus. The Times-News reports the Black…
Continue ReadingThe two-year-old Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) program helped prosecute 75 additional offenders in eastern Idaho. The program…
Continue ReadingWhile most people spring out of bed at the crack of dawn every February 14 to make a mad-dash to the store for those last-minute Valentine’s…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho Falls Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer discovered a loaded firearm in the carry-on baggage of a man traveling from Idaho…
Continue ReadingLegislation allowing state lawmakers to nullify any federal laws, regulations or U.S. Supreme Court decisions is headed to the Idaho House floor. The…
Continue ReadingA portion of the Greys River Road near Alpine, Wyoming has been closed due to a large landslide. The Bridger Teton National Forest said the temporary…
Continue ReadingImagine waking up to this in your front yard. This bull was on the loose in a Las Vegas neighborhood Wednesday morning. It roamed streets for two…
Continue ReadingPotandon Produce in Idaho Falls presented checks totaling $11,618 to five local non-profits Wednesday. The money was raised through an…
Continue ReadingA 26-year-old southwest Idaho high school teacher is facing charges after police say they found evidence she was having sex with a 17-year-old male…
Continue ReadingWe’re seeing some low cloud cover and some patchy fog this morning, and a few snow flurries are possible. Our next storm system arrives this…
Continue ReadingBOYS DISTRICT BASKETBALL 5A DIST. 5-6 TOURNEY: Madison – 59 Bonneville – 50 Highland – 71 Rigby – 51 4A DIST. 5-6 TOURNEY:…
Continue ReadingDo you recognize this person? The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for your help to identify this man so officers can gain more information…
Continue ReadingA local school’s PE program got a big, and much needed, donation from Bingham Memorial Hospital. The Alturas Academy in Idaho Falls is only two…
Continue ReadingA 19-year-old Idaho Falls man has been charged after striking a crossing guard then leaving the scene of the accident near Bonneville High School…
Continue ReadingProgress is being made on the Blackfoot movie theater. Back in October, we told you about the announcement that the old “Blackfoot…
Continue ReadingThe Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has recently become aware of a phishing scam where scammers claim to be from the sheriff’s office. A…
Continue ReadingThere may be a way to get out of bed in less than an hour after giving birth. There is another kind of epidural available that doctors say allows…
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump proposed the elimination of federally funded community service programs yesterday. One of those is the Low Income Home Energy…
Continue ReadingAuthorities say a leaping elk brought down a research helicopter trying to capture the animal in the mountains of eastern Utah. Wasatch County…
Continue ReadingIona has been awarded a $3.9 million low interest loan to help construct a drinking water improvement project. The project, authorized by the Idaho…
Continue ReadingSome customers of Idaho Falls Power say they’ve received calls from people claiming to represent the utility who are demanding payments. Idaho…
Continue ReadingA new scam is targeting registered sex offenders in at least one Idaho county and six Florida counties. Idaho State Police said its Idaho Central Sex…
Continue ReadingLow cloud cover and some patchy fog possible overnight. From that cloud cover, a few snow flurries are possible. Our next storm system arrives for…
Continue ReadingSoutheastern Idaho Public Health has announced a free flu shot clinic. The vaccinations will be provided at a walk-in clinic from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
Continue ReadingThe National Council for Home Safety and Security announced Brigham Young University Idaho is yet again topping the list as the Safest College Campus…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho State Police is investigating a crash westbound on US 20 near milepost 359 near Ashton. ISP reports both eastbound and westbound lanes are…
Continue ReadingImagine representing the entire nation. That’s what one Bonneville County native will be doing in Russia. He will be representing the country…
Continue ReadingBikers with a message. The kids at Shelley High School got a visit from “Bikers Against Bullies” this morning. The group is a…
Continue ReadingYou may have seen movies or TV shows where the elevator suddenly drops. Well, something like that happened at one of Idaho State University’s…
Continue ReadingKelly Canyon Ski Resort is closing its lifts this season, since the lack of snow is making for some unsafe conditions for skiers and snowboarders. On…
Continue ReadingThe dogs at the Pocatello Animal Shelter are hoping to find love this Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you are invited to…
Continue ReadingWyoming Gov. Matt Mead wants state lawmakers to be prudent about state spending amid a looming budget deficit but not neglect efforts to diversify…
Continue ReadingSome patchy fog is expected this morning. A quiet day is expected today, with sunshine and light winds, before our next storm system arrives for…
Continue Reading3A DIST. 6 TOURNEY: Sugar-Salem – 66Teton – 48 Shelley – 71 South Fremont – 40 1AD1 DIST. 4 TOURNEY: Raft River – 65…
Continue ReadingOne local student is hoping to turn his passion into publication. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve always loved like Spiderman and,…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff is supporting legislation that would get Idaho out of the voter crosscheck system. The legislation…
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