Month: February 2019

As part of a new plan to get the public involved, Bannock County’s elected officials will be holding a community engagement meeting in a…

After writing letters to troops before the holiday’s, Lori Biggs’ math class at Bonneville High School got some letters back on Thursday.…

As the week goes on and the snow starts to settle, more people are able to use roads like Highway 20 or Highway 87. That also means people who have…

For many locals in Idaho Falls, roadside assistance is about to get easier. The car insurance company AAA just opened a new building in Idaho Falls…

UPDATE 2/28/19: Bingham County Road and Bridge would like to report that there are no paved roads that are closed in the county, at this time;…

UPDATE 4:00 p.m.: ITD reports after a multi-day closure, the following highways have reopened: Highway 20 from Ashton to the Montana line Highway 87…

Friends and supporters, who stood behind a boy fighting for his life, are now standing behind the family he leaves behind. Han Wheeler passed away…

Two Idaho lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that would bring the use of CBD or hemp oil equal to federal standards. That means it would allow just a…

Legislation setting a minimum age for marriage in Idaho failed in the House. Lawmakers voted 39-28 on Thursday to kill the bill that would have set…

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS firefighter Butch Gosselin will receive Wyoming’s “Legion of Merit” award for his distinguished military…

Legislation rewriting portions of Idaho’s mining law has passed the House despite concerns from several lawmakers that it could leave taxpayers…

UPDATE: Pocatello Police said he has been identified. ___ Pocatello Police need your help identifying this individual.Officers need to talk to him…

The man accused of murdering Preston resident Wilden Lovin Jr. has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. 35-year-old Marlin McQueen of…

The Utah Legislature has passed a proposal to ban abortions sought because a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The Thursday vote sends the…

The Wyoming Legislature has adjourned for the year after a late night. Lawmakers were scheduled to adjourn by midnight but toiled until 2 a.m.…

Legislation identifying post-traumatic stress disorder as an occupational injury sustained by Idaho’s emergency responders is heading to Gov.…

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through FamilySearch International, is making a concerted effort to help establish a bridge…

A 57-year-old man has been fined nearly $12,000 for illegally killing a grizzly bear in 2017. The Cody Enterprise reports Joel Blury, of Riverton,…

A Montana man is in custody on felony charges after a confrontation with Pocatello Police Wednesday. Brandon Michael Grammer, 29, was picking up his…

A 22-year-old Pocatello man was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center after a single-vehicle alcohol-involved crash on US 30 at…

Two former Idaho Department of Corrections officers were sentenced this week for their part in a drug trafficking operation inside prisons. The U.S.…

The Idaho National Laboratory has been selected to lead development of a Versatile Fast Neutron Test Reactor (VTR). Energy Secretary Rick Perry said…

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation to keep operating a state board that pays a federal agency to kill wolves that attack…

Authorities say an 87-year-old woman who was one of two pedestrians hit by a vehicle while crossing a Boise street has died of her injuries. The…

Legislation to clarify and broaden the definition of abuse involving child victims sustaining head injuries is heading to the House. The House Health…

There’s a video going around that is causing parents to cringe. It’s a video that shows how to harm yourself and others. It’s a…

School Closures for Thursday due to road closures. North Fremont Sr/Jr High Ashton…

Legislation intended to lower the risk of people being inadvertently jabbed with discarded used medical needles is heading to the House. The House…

The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning through Friday. The affected areas include the Teton Range,…

Draft legislation involving voter-approved Medicaid expansion in Idaho would require recipients to meet similar work or employment training as the…

We’ve got one more front to pass through for today, after which we’ll see colder conditions as we head into Friday and this weekend. Just…

Two new roundabouts completed in Bonneville County last Fall are already causing some issues. Bonneville County residents have been expressing…

Warmer temperatures might feel more comfortable, but it’s not great for all of the snowpack. Rain and melting snow are causing major flood…

Pulling up to Highway 87, between U.S. 20 and Reynolds Pass you’ll see that the road is closed. And for good reason. “This a substantial…

Idaho State University is holding its Celebrate ISU event for the 9th time Wednesday. Each year, the event welcomes the community onto campus in an…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a flood advisory for snowmelt in southwestern Jefferson County until Friday afternoon. Emergency…

Idaho State University is looking for a new volleyball coach after Rick Reynolds announced he is stepping down to pursue other business opportunities…

Members of the public testified before Idaho state lawmakers about a sex education bill that would no longer make enrolling students in the course…

Roads in Yellowstone National Park will begin to close to over snow travel on Friday so crews can start to plow in preparation for the coming spring…

We’ll see colder conditions as we inch closer to Friday and this weekend, with a cold front moving through. Scattered showers for Thursday with…

The Wes Deist Aquatic Center is hosting a “Dive-In Movie” featuring Disney’s Hotel Transylvania 3 on Saturday, March 9 from 6 p.m.…

As roads open and close for human traffic, people need to realize that wildlife may find roads and groomed trails their best way to get around as…

Brigham Young University says it’ll appeal a state agency’s decision to decertify the police department of the university owned by the…

Madison County Sheriffs’ Deputies have arrested Connor Hammond, 21, on a variety of sexual assault charges. Hammond was charged with rape of a…

The State Board of Education has narrowed its list of finalists to be the 19th President of the University of Idaho. The board began with over 50…

Soldier Mountain will be closed Thursday, Feb. 28 as crews continue digging out and getting the mountain safe for the weekend.Mountain Manager Matt…

UPDATE 2/27/19: The Utah House has passed a proposal to ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation. The Tuesday vote sends to the state Senate…

A semi-trailer hauling two gasoline tankers overturned near Grangeville, Idaho on Tuesday, resulting in a hazardous fuel spill. The Lewiston Tribune…

School Closures for Wednesday, February 27th because of weather and road closures: North Fremont Sr & Jr High School Ashton Elementary School…

Public health officials say there is a spike of Hepatitis A cases in the Boise region, with six cases reported among Ada and Elmore county residents…

School District 91 took their first step in the effort to create a 10-year master plan for their school’s facilities. They’re calling it…

A new hotel is coming to Idaho Falls. It will be the first building to be located at the Jackson Hole junction located on Sunnyside Road and I-15,…

UPDATE 6:45 p.m. About a dozen semitruck drivers have been stranded on Highway 20 north of Island Park for more than 24 hours. And it looks like they…

A coal company owes a Wyoming county $8.6 million in unpaid taxes. The Gillette News Record reports Blackjewel LLC, which operates the Eagle Butte…

More rain and snow is on the way for today. Mild temperatures in the Snake Plain will mean primarily rain, while more snow will fall in the…

Three snowmobilers have been successfully rescued and returned to Togwotee Lodge Tuesday afternoon. Teton County, Wyoming Search and Rescue teams…

The series of storms hitting our region is affecting thousands of people throughout the Snake River Plain. Pocatello has more than tripled its…

A local couple and firefighters bring the heat with first firehouse subs in Idaho Falls. The Idaho Falls restaurant decor reflects the founding…

For more than 20 years, Pocatello based radio station KOUU has been broadcasting local high school football and basketball games. This week, the…

A 29-year-old Idaho Falls man is in custody after Idaho Falls Police woke him up in a parked car at around 7:55 a.m. Monday. Police said they were…

Five bull bison from Yellowstone National park have been transferred to an American Indian reservation in northwest Montana under an effort to…

The latest on three snowmobilers stranded in the backcountry of northwest Wyoming: 4:45 p.m. A search and rescue team has reached three snowmobilers…

Idaho National Laboratory operations had an economic impact on Idaho of over $2 billion in Fiscal Year 2018. An annual economic summary released…

UPDATE 3:30 p.m. The Idaho Office of Emergency Management opened its Emergency Operations Center and activated to Level 3 Tuesday. The office is…

Avalanche danger is reported as “extreme” tonight and Wednesday. The US Forest Service Sawtooth Avalanche Center said it is continuing an…

The state of Washington says elk hoof disease has been found in animals in the Blue Mountains. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says a…

The Jet Stream continues to pump in the Pacific moisture for Wednesday and Thursday, with rain and snow showers. We’ll see rain in the Snake…

A Utah man has been sentenced to a year in jail for stealing nearly $60,000 through forged checks. The Herald Journal reports 39-year-old Brian Dodds…

Utah is moving closer to shedding low alcohol limits for beer in grocery stores, despite opposition from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…

A Senate committee has approved legislation to designate a roadway that crosses southern Idaho as the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. The Senate…

Legislation to create a “pet-friendly” license plate with the money going to pay for spaying or neutering pets owned by low-income…

Legislation to create a committee to monitor how federal laws and regulations impact Idaho’s sovereignty is headed to the House. The House…

Wyoming lawmakers are at odds over making it easier to terminate parental rights when sexual assault results in childbirth. Members of the Wyoming…

On Tuesday, Governor Brad Little will proclaim February 26 Suicide Prevention Day at his Boise office. As part of Suicide Prevention Day at the…

Plans are in place for an Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Pocatello. The monument is being facilitated by a local committee headed by…

The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association is asking the Idaho Legislature to shelve a bill that would legalize production of industrial hemp. House Bill…

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone and the Centennial Range…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at TNT Lawn Care on 14th North. Deputies said they were called to the scene…

A proposal to ban most underage marriage in Utah has cleared its first hurdle with support from women who have left polygamous groups. Democratic…

Brigham Young University says it’ll appeal a state agency’s decision to decertify the police department of the university owned by the…

Legislation allowing individuals age 21 and older who have obtained an Idaho enhanced permit to carry a concealed weapon into public schools without…

Legislation that backers say is critical to preserving a historic water agreement between two sets of water users and is intended to prevent declines…

The Legislature’s budget committee has approved a 1.7 percent increase to $68 million for the agency responsible for safeguarding Idaho’s…

If most people are lucky enough to have a cow walk into their school, chances are, it’s “udderly” Billie Johnson on a mission to…

The following schools and districts have closed for Tuesday the 26th of February. North Gem School District #149 Butte #111 North Fremont Jr./Sr.…

We’ll continue with this weather pattern of rain for the valleys and snow for the higher elevations through Thursday. Exect windy conditions as…

Bonneville School District 93 is getting input from the public when considering its next bond. One of the options for a new bond is eight new science…

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Idaho State Tax Commission’s new Pocatello office Monday morning. The new office, located at 1111…

The Pine Ridge Mall presented the Bannock Development Corporation a $3,000 check Monday morning, in an effort to “bring more value to the…

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 40-year-old government building in Fort Hall suffered extensive damage after a roof collapse at around 3 a.m. Monday.…

After being in the TV business for 42 years, First Alert forecaster Steve Cannon announced he will retire this Friday, March 1st. Steve started his…

A local couple is bringing the heat with the first Firehouse Subs in Idaho Falls. The restaurant decor reflects the founding family’s decades…

A proposal to ban almost all hand-held cellphone use while driving has failed the Utah House. The Monday vote came after lawmakers said they were…

More scattered rain and snow for this week as this wet weather flow continues from the Jet Stream. We’ll also see a lot of wind throughout the…

The atmospheric river continues this week, with rain/snow and gusty winds. The National Weather Service, has issued Winter Weather Advisories and…

UPDATE: Legislation urging Congress to remove hundreds of thousands of acres from wilderness study area designation in Idaho has passed the House.…

The House has approved legislation urging Congress to enact a law requiring that federal lands be sold within a county in Idaho when private lands in…

The Wyoming Department of Health says it has confirmed there is no public health concern related to a recent case of meningitis in Carbon County.…

UPDATE 2:30 p.m. A man who was shot to death outside a northern Idaho bar last weekend was a drug smuggler whose story was told in the movie…

Legislation to change how millions of dollars in sales tax revenue is distributed to cities and counties in Idaho has stalled in a House committee.…