Month: March 2018

A large area of low pressure is moving in from the west coast. Rain and snow showers will dot the region for the rest of the week. Thunderstorms are…

Bonneville School District 93’s $35 million dollar bond passed with 71.7% of voters in favor. It needed 66.67% to pass. The bond will allow the…

H.S. BASEBALLMADISON – 5 BLACKFOOT – 4 RIGBY – 8 SKYLINE – 7 MALAD – 6AMERICAN FALLS – 3 GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALLMALAD…

In light of the deadly Parkland, Florida school shooting, students all over the country will be walking out of class on Wednesday to show support for…

Special Investigations Unit Task Force (SIU) detectives teamed up with several agencies to make eight arrests on Monday after obtaining warrants to…

A group of Idaho lawmakers are hoping to tweak a proposal banning local cities and counties from adopting residential building code provisions that…

U.S. officials are considering extending the use of an eastern Idaho nuclear waste treatment facility beyond its scheduled closure this year so it…

The first grizzly bear sightings of 2018 occurred in Yellowstone National Park last week. On Tuesday, March 6, staff observed an 11-year-old male…

House Speaker Scott Bedke warned that addressing the state’s reading test will likely be the final legislative battle of the session before…

A large area of low pressure is moving in from the west coast. Rain and snow showers will dot the region for the rest of the week. We could also see…

Chubbuck Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of 5100 Yellowstone for a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus…

Wyoming will seek an agreement with U.S. Interior Department and National Park Service officials about collecting a fee at Yellowstone National Park…

An Idaho man suffered burns and a garage was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane explosion at a residence north of Helena. Lewis and Clark County…

Idaho’s House has passed a proposal that would increase an Idaho child tax credit to provide more tax relief to families. Gov. C.L.…

Gov. Matt Mead has signed into law a measure allowing people to carry concealed weapons into churches and other houses of worship in Wyoming. The…

The 990-acre Upper Gros Ventre River Ranch is now part of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The $3 million property was purchased by the Forest…

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 4.1 percent. The rate is unchanged from December, but down significantly from…

A woman who authorities say lied to police while they were investigating the disappearances of two southern Wyoming men has pleaded guilty to two…

UPDATE 11:15 a.m.: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports Highway 33 is now open. ORIGINAL: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office…

Idaho’s unemployment rate in January for the fifth consecutive month remained at 3 percent. The Idaho Department of Labor in a news release…

The U.S. Geological Survey plans to measure groundwater levels in more than 1,300 private and public wells across the eastern Snake Plain Aquifer…

Areas of fog this morning, thanks to melting snow and dropping temperatures. Otherwise, a nice sunny day for today. Wednesday is a different story,…

Locating the owner of stolen objects just got a little easier thanks to new technology from Idaho State University. Using lasers and thermal imaging,…

A Blackfoot woman was killed in an accident on Interstate 15 in Fort Hall Monday afternoon. The Idaho State Police say the accident happened around…

Election time is here again, this time the topics are bonds and levies. Bonneville School District 93 has a Construction Bond up for vote. They want…

Idaho lawmakers are showing little love for their furriest constituents in the final days of the legislative session. A proposal that would have…

Areas of fog tonight, thanks to melting snow and dropping temperatures. Otherwise, a nice sunny day for Tuesday. Wednesday is a different story, as…

Idaho’s House has advanced a proposal that would remove mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking cases despite some critics warning the…

UPDATE 4:00 p.m.: Officials report all lines have been repaired. ORIGINAL: Idaho Falls Police reports officials have evacuated 12 homes on Brookside…

A proposal to provide legal protections for breastfeeding mothers is on its way to the governor’s desk for his signature. The Idaho Senate on…

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra has outlined a new initiative focused on improving the security of public schools. She calls…

Three people who were arrested while protesting the slaughter of bison near Yellowstone National Park have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and…

A female dog is recovering after surviving two gunshot wounds in her abdomen and giving birth to a litter of eight puppies. The Lewiston Tribune…

Alameda Middle School students won their regional competition for the 2018 National Science Bowl this past weekend and will advance to compete in the…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed a sweeping $200 million tax cut into law. Otter approved the measure on Monday. The new law includes…

A proposal that would increase reporting requirements for abortion providers is advancing inside the GOP-dominant Idaho Statehouse. The measure…

The Wyoming Legislature has passed a so-called “stand your ground” bill and sent it to Gov. Matt Mead for his consideration. House Bill…

Mormon missionaries are doing more proselytizing online than ever, including 600 missionaries assigned to 20 visitor centers around the world who…

The Wyoming Legislature has approved a bill that imposes stiffer penalties for trespassing on, impeding or damaging infrastructure such as pipelines,…

Wildlife officials say more than 550 Yellowstone National Park bison have been removed so far this winter in the annual program to limit the herd…

A bill that would allow for displaying “In God We Trust” placards in Wyoming public school classrooms and state government buildings has…

Fort Hall Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of Dude Galloway, 47, at a Fort Hall residence. Galloway is a…

Sunny skies and light winds will prevail for today and tomorrow with above average temperatures. A slow moving trough of low pressure will eventually…

Things are changing in downtown Idaho Falls. Take a walk down any street and you’ll see many buildings under construction or renovation. One of…

Temps will still warm into the 40’s for the weekend. High pressure will build over the region for the weekend, meaning sunnier skies and light…

Keynote presentations and thirteen breakout sessions were available to support CEU requirements for AEMTs, EMTs, EMRs, and paramedics. Some topics…

Officials say elk on the eastern Wyoming refuge are distributed more widely than usual and are living off forage this winter. The Jackson Hole News…

You might see water flowing from the fire hydrants around Pocatello starting March 12. On Monday, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department…

Pioneer Road will be reduced to one lane as Pipeline Inspection Services makes improvements to the sewer line starting Monday, March 12. Flaggers…

Temps will still warm into the 40’s for the weekend. High pressure will build over the region for the weekend, meaning sunnier skies and light…

The stage is set for the May 15 primary elections. The filing deadline for candidates to be included on the primary ballot was Friday. Here are the…

Candidates interested in winning their party’s nomination for statewide office have filed petitions to appear on the May 15 primary ballot. At…

Not everyone gets to have a century of memories, but one local woman does and a little bit more. “Marvelous” is the word Helen Rohweder…

Some local residents that are taking control of their health from the inside out. When it comes to our health, even if we feel good on the outside…

UPDATE: 3/09/18- Friday Governor Otter and Lt. Governor Brad Little issued statements in response to a letter from the Department of Health and Human…

The Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office has released the full review of the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force investigation of an…

The first grizzly bear hunting in the lower 48 states in more than 40 years could happen in Wyoming this fall. Yellowstone-region grizzlies…

Idaho’s Water Supply Committee convened in Boise Friday to review mountain snowpack, irrigation supply, and projected streamflow runoff. And,…

Bonneville County Sheriff Office responded to a one vehicle wreck at 8659 North 5th West around 2:50 p.m. Friday. Two people inside the black Honda…

The Porcupine landslide on Greys River Road near Alpine, Wyoming is continuing to slide down the hillside and into the flood plain. It affects about…

Idaho Falls will benefit as one of a dozen sidewalk and pathway grants approved by the Idaho Transportation Department and the Local Highway…

Idaho’s House has advanced legislation cracking down on people who make threats against schools. House lawmakers on Friday agreed to send the…

As BLM Recreation Planner Ben Cisna headed out to begin seasonal preparations for the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, he didn’t expect to spend his…

In teaching our children about career opportunities in STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, the Idaho National Laboratory held its 11th…

A bill that would let big game hunters in Wyoming wear fluorescent pink has passed the state Legislature. Senate File 61 received final approval…

A draft regulation outlining draft plans for a grizzly bear hunting season is now out for public comment. The measure adds to an existing regulation…

Warm River Mayor Lonnie Allen has been named Region 6 representative on the Idaho Travel Council. Allen is the third-generation owner of Three Rivers…

This week’s education headlines: Student walkouts. Idaho students are planning to walk out of school Wednesday, showing solidarity with their…

A former Twin Falls police officer accused of sexually abusing young girls has entered a plea bargain. The Times-News reports 33-year-old William…

Idaho lawmakers have introduced a last-minute tax cut proposal designed to provide more relief to Idaho’s families. Earlier this year, Idaho…

Construction will begin this spring on the next major expansion of the Portneuf Greenway trail system. The Portneuf Greenway Foundation said the…

A Lava Hot Springs woman was killed Thursday when her 2003 Ford Escape was struck by a train. Denise L. Clapp, 56, died at the scene of the crash at…

We’ll see cloudy skies today with a chance of light showers across the Snake River Plain. However, most of the moisture with this storm is to…

Spring will soon be upon us and many are ready to get their houses and gardens in shape for the warmer weather. This weekend, the East Idaho Home and…

Utah lawmakers backed away Wednesday from a proposal to rename a scenic highway after President Donald Trump. Several Republicans supported naming…

Eleven heroes who went above and beyond in the line of duty were honored and awarded today at the Red Cross East Idaho Real Heroes Award Luncheon.…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is working on implementing drones in its investigations. IFPD Logistic Officer David Barker bought this drone…

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the National Consumer Protection Week. It’s a week to help the public understand their consumer rights…

A new clinic opening in Idaho Falls is set to bridge to gap between the pediatric office and the emergency department. The system is designed to work…

An Idaho Senate panel has advanced a plan to collect and remit sales tax on online purchases. The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee on…

A 35-year-old man accused of breaking into the Wyoming governor’s home in Cheyenne has requested an attorney be appointed to represent him.…

UPDATE 3/8/18: The Idaho State Board of Education approved construction of two new research facilities Thursday. Both would be located at the…

Idaho’s budget-setting committee has agreed to fund two new state-run liquor stores despite one lawmaker who made several attempts to convince…

Stormy weather for Friday with scattered rain and snow showers. Temps will warm into the 40’s as the origin of this storm is from the…

Five finalists have been named from a list of 63 candidates who applied to become Lewis-Clark State College’s next president. Listed in…

A proposal seeking to codify existing case law surrounding protections for a person who uses deadly force under a serious threat of harm is on its…

The state Legislature has passed a bill that seeks to preserve and enhance commercial air service in Wyoming, providing $16 million in state funds…

The Wyoming Legislature has passed a proposal to collect a fee at Yellowstone National Park to fund wildlife conservation efforts in the states…

An Idaho House panel has advanced a proposal that would remove mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking cases. The House Judiciary, Rules and…

Concerns over aquatic invasive species have led Yellowstone National Park officials to ban the use of felt sole boots or waders and to set a boating…

And the award for this year’s coolest and cutest duo? These guys! Turn your volume up! Apparently two emperor penguins in Antarctica stumbled…

Idaho potatoes were valued at $1.19 billion last year, setting a record for the crop’s production value. The Capital Press reports the 2017…

Grand Teton National Park officials say rangers have stopped recording interactions on body cameras and dashcams, citing an aging and costly camera…

A Wyoming man pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty for abandoning his 4-month-old puppy in a dumpster during the winter. The…

“Star Wars” is more popular than ever, and some fans are just not content by merely watching light saber battles; they’re turning…

A group of Star Wars enthusiasts are getting international attention for turning light saber duels into an official sport. It all started in a…

A storm approaches for Thursday and Friday, and temps will warm into the 40s as the origin of ths storm is from the southwest. Rain/Snow and wind are…

An Idaho Federal Judge says the state can’t automatically reject transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates.…

High school musicals are a common part of American schools, but for foreign exchange students it’s an entirely new experience. The cast of the…

The city of Ammon is participating in a national capture the flag competition, but it’s not what you think. Ammon is partnering with the Idaho…