In response to a spike in sightings of invasive Norway rats across Southern Idaho, state lawmakers are hosting a public forum to address the rise in pests.

“While these rats are currently concentrated in the Treasure Valley, experts warn they will continue to spread across Idaho if not addressed,” Senator Carrie Semmelroth warned in a press release.

Idaho Fish and Game is proposing new regulations to the Idaho legislature this session that would restrict hunters’ use of advanced technology during big game season, after concerns about advancements in hunting equipment.

The regulations stem from recommendations provided by a group of 23 hunters, bear baiters, trappers, long-range shooters and wolf hunters, who advised Fish and Game on fair hunting practices in Idaho. After a public comment period, the agency is now presenting the proposal to state lawmakers.

A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of the event on social media.

Farnsworth Middle School was the center of a special celebration this Wednesday as students gathered for a special introduction. The guest of honor? A multi-ton Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) snowplow now officially christened “Catch My Drift.”

A weekend excursion turned tragic in the Big Hole Mountain range after a 63-year-old man lost his life in a snowmobile crash.

The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, January 11. At around 3:00 PM, Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue (TCISAR) received an urgent call for help involving a snowmobiler who’d crashed into a tree.

The Idaho Judicial Branch is warning Gem State residents of a dangerous court scam targeting people statewide with fraudulent claims regarding missed jury duty.

“If you receive an email, text message, or phone call from someone purporting to be a court employee or officer of the law who asks you to provide your identifying information, transfer money… or open a link, do not engage,” said Nate Poppino of the Idaho Judicial Branch in a news release.

wo snowmobilers from North Dakota were rescued late Saturday night after becoming stranded in the Schneider Creek area of the Centennial Range near Island Park.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is celebrating a federal court decision ending a years-long freeze on the state’s birth certificate policy. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco granted the state’s motion to dissolve a 2018 injunction, effectively allowing Idaho to require that birth certificates reflect an individual’s biological sex at birth, A.G. Labrador announced today.

“During this pivotal time for water in Idaho, I am proud of the resources provided for water infrastructure projects and the impact they will have in our neighborhoods,” said Rep. Simpson. “As Idaho’s only appropriator, it is my honor and responsibility to advocate for Idaho and ensure our state’s priorities are heard. I am proud of the collaborative effort with my office and the cities of American Falls, Bellevue, Fort Hall, and Rigby to produce meaningful results for our communities.”

More than four months after a tragic boating accident on the Snake River claimed the life of a 19-year-old man, two women who risked their lives attempting a rescue have been recognized for their heroism.

Madison Moorefield and Bree-Anna Ferrell received the Distinguished Civilian Service Award from the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony that fell on what would have been victim Landon Wade’s 20th birthday.

Three men were rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash along Kimberly Road in Twin Falls County. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

The collision took place at 12:46 a.m. at the intersection of Kimberly Road and N 3400 E. According to ISP, a 2014 Freightliner Semi, driven by a 55-year-old Kuna man, was traveling Westbound, hauling an empty tanker trailer. At the same time, a Gray 2010 Ford 150 pickup, driven by an 18-year-old man from Jerome, was traveling south on N 3400 E.

Next week, the Idaho State Capitol will showcase one of the Gem State’s most important industries, as the Idaho State Department of Agriculture hosts the annual Idaho Agriculture Day. This yearly event celebrates an industry that contributes a staggering $26 billion to the state economy, providing a platform for more than a dozen agricultural and food processing organizations to engage with the community.

Isabella, the girl injured during the New Year’s fireworks display in downtown Boise, has a fresh new hairdo thanks to her aunt and the generosity of a local salon.

In an update shared by the family on their GoFundMe page, Stephanie Ratto said that Isabella’s Auntie Jordan, who works as a stylist at One 3 Salon in Nampa, was allowed to open the salon during off-hours to wash Isabella’s hair.

A 42-year-old snowmobiler is recovering this week following a high-stakes backcountry rescue on Friday, Jan. 2.

At 11:40 a.m., Teton County Dispatch received a Garmin SOS alert from a snowmobiling party. The group reported that a member of their party had crashed, injuring his leg. The injured man’s current condition has not been released.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Friday, Dec. 2nd, that his office has reached a formal settlement with Right Now Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing following an investigation into the company’s business practices.

The Idaho Lottery’s 19th annual $1,000,000 Raffle sold out all 500,000 tickets in just 52 days, marking the 11th time the game has sold out before Christmas.

Power County Sheriff’s office said agencies have pinged Kee Ray Begay’s phone and it showed it to be on I-86 around milepost 28 near Massacre Rocks State Park.

A shooter armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of an Idaho sheriff’s office and the street outside Friday, injuring three people before being killed in a standoff with law enforcement, the local sheriff said.

The suspected gunman fired shots at a pickup truck outside the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace before entering the lobby and firing into the station toward the dispatch center, Shoshone County Sheriff William Eddy said at a news conference.