Month: January 2019

The director of Idaho’s Division of Veterans Services says beds for veterans are going empty despite waiting lists because the agency…

Legislation that would repeal the death penalty in Wyoming has been introduced in the state Legislature. Republican Rep. Jared Olsen, of Cheyenne,…

Idaho lawmakers have advanced legislation Gov. Brad Little’s administration says will help prevent abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults. The…

A northern Idaho man convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 7-month-old daughter has been sentenced to five to 10 years in prison. First…

We’ll see some light snow showers across the region today, though only light snow amounts are expected. Milder air will move in over the next…

Another country will be keeping an eye on the NuScale Power Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project as it gets underway in Idaho. The Jordan Atomic…

Idaho State University’s football team has been receiving a lot of national attention over the past few days. It comes after a player accused a…

Just 4 Kids Urgent Care is working with Primary Children’s Hospital to offer locals a one-stop shop for pediatric subspecialist to Idaho Falls.…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL Taylor’s Crossing – 37Sho-Ban – 40 Carey – 61 Shoshone – 64 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL Aberdeen –…

A 53-year-old Pocatello man was arrested after a traffic stop on Houston Circle near Broadway in Idaho Falls Saturday night. Around 9:00 p.m., a…

It’s an almost happy ending for the women of the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center. Last Wednesday, they unexpectedly lost their jobs when the…

Every two years on the third Monday of January, elected officials in the county government are required by the constitution to swear in. The…

When Katrina Evans opened her store Katz on Monday, she placed a sign outside that read “hemp oils sold here!” It’s a move she…

The Latest on a shooting at a Utah mall that wounded two people: 5:15 p.m. Officials with a Utah mall where two people were wounded Sunday in a…

A 4-year-old boy has died after a vehicle ran him over in northeast Wyoming. Campbell County Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds tells the Gillette News…

Patchy freezing fog overnight into early Tuesday, with more snow scattered snow showers expected for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. We’re…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports 2 deputies were injured during the arrest of an adult male and female Sunday. Around 8:50 a.m.,…

The Idaho Falls School Board has selected Paul Haacke to fill the remainder of Dave Lent’s Zone 2 term on the panel. Haacke was expected to be…

Although there was a flurry of social media attention, there were no comments placed into the record as the Driggs City Council considered an…

Lawmakers have advanced legislation to help state officials cap what are thought to be hundreds of artesian wells across southern Idaho in a plan…

Butte County officials are reviewing options to deal with an ice jam that began to form on the Big Lost River last week. Cold weather created a more…

The top official of a state program to boost student participation in science and technology learning to keep Idaho competitive in those fields says…

A veteran is hoping to return a military burial flag to its rightful owners, but first, he has to find them. David Slawson Sr. was cleaning out a…

An Idaho nonprofit says the federal government shutdown is threatening the state’s ability to keep hatchery-based steelhead season open, and…

The Town of Alpine faces an uphill climb as it seeks approval for a Business Ready Community (BRC) grant request this week. The Wyoming State Land…

Idaho gas prices dropped to an average $2.50 per gallon at over 800 surveyed gas stations Sunday. According to Gas Buddy.Com, prices fell 5.5 cents…

A Wyoming rancher has been re-appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced…

The Idaho Commission on the Arts is requesting a budget committee accept Gov. Brad Little’s request that will result in an operating budget of…

A $14.2-million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will allow children in Idaho and other rural states to prepare for kindergarten through…

A former Cheyenne teacher has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a student whom he later…

Firefighters found a 2-year-old boy dead during a blaze in an Idaho house. Authorities say two adults in the Sandpoint home escaped early…

UPDATE: 1-14-18 9 a.m. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an air pollution forecast and caution it issued last week for the…

We’ll see cold temps today, but with plenty of sunshine. However, the rest of the week looks fairly active with chances for snow Tuesday,…

The City of Idaho Falls has lifted snow removal parking restrictions. The city has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent…

On Sunday, some people just want to kickback and watch some football while others prefer to go out and spend some time shooting. The cold weather…

UPDATE 1/13/18 4:42 P.M.: Water has been restored on Susanne Avenue. The water main on 1st street is repaired. Back fill is starting, lanes will be…

The Fort Hall Business Council is taking steps to provide essential government services while minimizing the impact of a federal government shutdown…

The daughter of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints President Russell M. Nelson died Friday after a battle with cancer. Spokesperson Irene…

High school boys and girls basketball scores for January 11, 2019 BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLSugar-Salem – 66Filer – 47 Butte County…

Preston High School is getting a new principal. Current principal Curtis Jensen submitted his resignation this week. He will be taking another school…

Gem Prep Charter School in Pocatello is expanding. Gerald Love, principal for Gem Prep, said they have just outgrown the school’s current…

Radon is in the air. Is it in your home? The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging the public to get testing kits to test for radon,…

Yellowstone National Park staff will turn out starting Sunday to provide additional basic services during the ongoing government shutdown. Staff…

Idaho is one of only three states in the nation with only two authorized judge seats for the entire state. The others are North Dakota and Vermont.…

The Division of Wildlife Resources has found that a herd of bighorn sheep on Antelope Island has somehow contracted a devastating respiratory disease…

Development Workshop, Inc. of Idaho Falls has received a 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities…

An Idaho company that sells posters to raise money for schools has admitted to defrauding a South Dakota tribe and at least two organizations tied to…

The Idaho Water Supply Committee got some advice Friday; “Think Snow.” NRCS snow survey experts said the state needs more snow to achieve…

Areas of fog with snow flurries will be possible for the next couple of nights and mornings. The fog and low cloud cover is thanks to a ridge of high…

The U.S. Congress has adjourned for the week, assuring that a government shutdown will reach historical length. Before it adjourned, Idaho Second…

Idaho State University Senior Jayson Miller is accusing the football coaching staff of racism and abuse. Miller says head coach Rob Phenicie hammer…

Police say a Utah teenager crashed into another car when she covered her eyes as part of the so-called “Bird Box Challenge.” Layton…

Idaho’s top election official says the state needs a cybersecurity expert to deal with potential threats to elections and make sure voters have…

Authorities have identified the man who died after he was buried in an avalanche while snowmobiling in northwest Wyoming. Teton County Sheriff Matt…

A pair of budget-related committees has accepted Gov. Brad Little’s projected revenue of $3.75 billion for the current fiscal year, but reduced…

UPDATE 1-11-19: The Rexburg-based Family Crisis Center has issued a statement explaining its reasons for ending a children’s advocacy program…

NeighborWorks Pocatello has been around for 25 years and in that time, it’s worked to have affordable housing available for the community. On…

Brigham Young University-Idaho announced Thursday Dean of Students Kip B. Harris died Wednesday night. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on…

We’re seeing freezing fog this morning, which will very likely have an impact on road conditions and visibility for your morning drive. High…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL Idaho Falls – 76 Hillcrest – 50 Century – 62 Minico – 68 Pocatello – 69Preston – 61 Highland…

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper focused on city growth in her State of the City address Thursday night. Casper spoke about projects from 2018…

It is now day 20 of the partial government shutdown. Thousands of native tribes across the country are feeling its impacts. Especially, here in Fort…

Former Bannock County employee Dan Copeland is said to have taken thousands of dollars from Bannock County, be it by assets, services or material,…

The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event according to the City’s Snow and Ice Control Policies…

Governor Brad Little stressed the importance of quality education during his inaugural speech. He said, “In a fast-moving world, a robust…

A grand jury has found that a sheriff’s officer was justified in shooting an unarmed man to death in Wyoming. Albany County Attorney Peggy…

A proposed bill in the Wyoming Legislature would override local gun control laws and allow people to carry concealed guns on school grounds and in…

The chairman of the Idaho State Tax Commission says Idaho’s economy is strong, but the state faces a likely $350 million cash-flow problem due…

Funds recovered by Comerica Bank have been confirmed to be deposited in the Teton School District’s bond account. The bank announced it had…

A government board that makes recommendations on U.S. Department of Energy facilities plans to hold a public hearing concerning the rupture of four…

Our storm is weakening with lingering snow showers for far eastern Idaho and western Wyoming tonight. We’ll see clearing skies overnight, with…

The Idaho Legislature’s House Health and Welfare committee is recommending approval of a rule that adds a second meningococcal vaccine dose to…

Police have arrested a Blackfoot attorney on charges of felony burglary, petit theft and DUI. Blackfoot Police said Kevin Charles Peterson, 60, was…

Snow and freezing rain are causing hazardous driving conditions across eastern Idaho Thursday morning. Several slide-offs and accidents have been…

The Bonneville School Board has narrowed its list of potential replacements for Superintendent Chuck Shackett to two. Jon Abrams is currently working…

Rexburg Police are investigating to determine if a man intentionally donated infected blood. Chief Shane Turman said a Pocatello man donated blood at…

Authorities allege that a man who escaped from a Wyoming corrections center was assisted by a staff member and is traveling with her. The Casper…

A Wyoming judge has set a $10 million, cash only bond for a 76-year-old man accused of killing his wife last year. Dennis Klingbeil had been denied…

There will be no school at the Hobbs Middle School in Shelley Thursday, January 10th. The school’s boiler broke down and will be under repair.…

Idaho Falls-based Bank of Idaho has expanded to a new Boise location. It is the bank’s eleventh location. The Boise branch will specialize in a…

Cory James Hix, 41, of Idaho Falls was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of voluntary manslaughter. He will serve a…

UPDATE: Pocatello Police report all individuals have been identified. ___ ORIGINAL: Pocatello Police are looking for public help in identifying…

Scattered snow showers are expected this morning as the outer edge of a Pacific storm rolls through. Snow and Freezing rain is a possibility for…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL Taylor’s Crossing – 21 Grace – 67 Sho-Ban – 38North Gem – 63 Grace Lutheran – 18 Rockland…

Kyliee has such a fun and outgoing personality-you’ll feel like you’ve known her forever as soon as you meet her! She loves to take walks…

One man is dead after he was buried alive in an avalanche Wednesday afternoon (01/09/2019). The Teton County Sheriff’s Office says he was…

The baby boomer generation is getting older, and needing more assisted living. Planning for that move in needs to happen sooner rather than later.…

Health care advocate Stephen Weeg spoke to Idahoans at the Pocatello Elks Lodge Wednesday. According to Weeg, “just because you pass the…

Since 2015, January 9th has been Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and some local businesses are offering specials as a way of saying thanks. In…

Our veterans sometimes return home with extra struggles. They can be physical or oftentimes unseen and emotional. That’s where the nonprofit…

The Idaho Department of Correction has appealed a U.S. District Court ruling that ordered the state to provide gender reassignment surgery for Adree…

The 116th Congress is finalizing its reorganization this week, although nothing much is changing for Wyoming and Idaho senators. On Wednesday,…

Scattered snow showers tonight and Thursday as the outer edge of a Pacific storm rolls through. Snow and Freezing rain is a possibility for areas of…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a 40-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Wednesday after a drug lab exploded inside a…

Information is power, and Idaho lawmakers could have more of it this year with a new emphasis on sending non-partisan budget experts to House and…

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is recommending a 3 percent merit-based pay increase for state employees in his proposed budget. The Idaho Press reports state…

The Wyoming Department of Health says a patient being treated at the Cheyenne hospital has found to have a rare antibiotic-resistant bacterial…

The Idaho National Laboratory will open the doors of Experimental Breeder Reactor One (EBR 1) Friday. The historic reactor was completed in 1951 and…

Idaho State University announced it is investigating the complaints of a student-athlete that were filed last November. The University released the…