Rigby Middle School teacher awarded for heroism
Krista Gneiting, the teacher who disarmed and comforted the school shooter at Rigby Middle School, is being honored.
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Officials kill grizzly bear near Ovando
Wildlife officials shot and killed a grizzly bear early Friday morning less than two miles from Ovando, where a woman was killed in a grizzly bear attack early Tuesday morning.
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Gov. Little mobilizes Idaho National Guard firefighters
Amid extreme drought, excessive heat, multiple fire starts, and dwindling firefighting resources regionwide, Governor Brad Little issued an emergency declaration for wildfire Friday and mobilized Idaho National Guard firefighters and aircraft to assist in the effort.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 135 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 135 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.
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Troy to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Troy on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Troy Lion’s Club: 415 S Main St.
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Wasden announces resolution with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers over opioid proliferation
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a resolution of Idaho’s multistate lawsuit against the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma, that will make public tens of millions of documents related to their role in the opioid crisis, and require payments of more than $4.3 billion for prevention, treatment and recovery efforts in communities across the country.
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Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Mosquito Flat
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery personnel released 250 jack Chinook salmon in Mosquito Flat Reservoir near Challis on Thursday.
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Shoshone County woman sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said a Shoshone County woman was sentenced Tuesday for provider fraud.
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North Highland Park concrete improvements to being Monday
3H Construction will begin making improvements to the concrete on Elmore Avenue on Monday.
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Governor’s office aids water users in reaching historic crop-saving settlement amid extreme drought
As the State of Idaho faces the worst drought in years, a group of water users in Blaine County – with the aid of the Governor’s office, House Speaker Scott Bedke, the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) and others – came together to reach a historic settlement this week, ensuring the continued growth of crops in the area.
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Idaho Power served record amount of energy in June
Idaho Power set new all-time records for energy delivered to customers on each of the final three days of June.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 144 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 144 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Thursday.
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Officials seek input on new grazing rate proposal
Idaho farmers could soon pay a new rate for grazing for the first time since 1993.
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Large Idaho primary care group mandates staff COVID-19 vaccines
Idaho’s largest independent medical group will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September in hopes of keeping clinics open and patients safe when the usual cold and flu season hits school children this fall.
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Idaho gas prices hit $3.50 mark for first time since 2014
Idaho drivers just reached a sobering milestone.
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Lightning storms moving across Idaho causing multiple fires
Lighting storms with multiple strikes have resulted in fires in north and north central Idaho.
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IGEM grant recipients announced
Idaho Commerce announced the latest recipients of Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grants.
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Woman sentenced for providing false birth certificate information to DHW
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a Kootenai County woman was sentenced on Thursday for furnishing false information regarding a birth certificate, a felony under Idaho Code 39-273(a)(1).
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Steven J. Lund to speak in online commencement ceremony
Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement service to recognize the Spring Semester 2021 graduates.
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East Idaho Fair Food Tour announces 2021 season
The East Idaho Fair Food Tour has announced a 2021 tour for the summer season.
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New tool allows landlords, tenants to resolve eviction cases online
Landlords and tenants in Ada County have a new way to resolve certain eviction claims.
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ITD seeks input on revised federal draft proposal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program works to provide a level playing field for under-represented female and minority-owned businesses.
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Little appoints Bill Gilbert to State Board of Education
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Bill Gilbert of Boise to the State Board of Education.
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ISU breaks ground on new alumni center
Idaho State University will break ground for an $11.5 million alumni center on Thursday, July 8.
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Residents of small Idaho town evacuate as wildfire grows
The Idaho County sheriff’s office says residents of the small, remote community of Dixie are being evacuated as a wildfire threatens the area.
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AZ attorney’s office declines to prosecute Chad Daybell over murder of Charles Vallow
The Maricopa County attorney’s office declined Wednesday to prosecute Chad Daybell in the murder of Charles Vallow, his new wife’s, Lori Vallow’s, ex-husband.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 123 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 123 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.
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Officials identify body found in Snake River
The Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded Tuesday evening at about 5 P.M. near Freeman Park, of a report of a body found in the water, near the bank.
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Summer heat bringing crowds to pools
“Our official open date was June 7th, but because of the hot weather, we actually opened up two days earlier,” Scholes said.
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Some Pocatello Council members hosting information meetings at local parks
Pocatello City Council members Claudia Ortega, Roger Bray, and Chris Stevens will be conducting a city-wide listening and information tour during July and August.
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Duck races are back
Today, the Idaho Falls Rotary Club was happy to unveil the 1st Place Prize and Grand Prize for this year’s Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race.
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Identity of captured wanted man released
An Idaho Falls street was shutdown Tuesday evening, while the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office served a felony warrant.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death over the weekend.
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Heat Advisory expanded for Wednesday, with gusty winds
High pressure over the western states continues to pump in the heat from the south. We’ll see temperature highs well into the 90’s, with some spots close to 100°. We’ll also see gusty winds, thanks to a passing area of low pressure and associated front moving to our northwest. This area of low pressure will
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New legal moves in the murder trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell
The lawyer for the woman accused of killing her children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow has filed several new motions.
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Delta variant not dominant in Idaho yet, COVID-19 vaccinations stall
The pandemic may not be impeding our everyday lives as much lately, but for some people, it is certainly not over.
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Police busy with illegal firework calls
It was a busy weekend for local law enforcement agencies who spent their nights responding to calls for illegal fireworks displays.
Continue Reading Gov. Little appoints Roker to Third Judicial District, O’Neill to Fourth Judicial District
Governor Brad Little announced he appointed Matthew Roker of Caldwell as District Judge in the Third Judicial District and Derrick O’Neill of Boise as District Judge in the Fourth Judicial District.
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Students secure funding for co-branding efforts between ISU and Historic Downtown Pocatello
Students in the Honors program course “Orange You Creative” have successfully secured funding from three donors to sponsor a variety of Idaho State branded art and active experiences to be featured in the Historic Downtown Pocatello.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest trail maintenance
Routine trail maintenance is being completed across the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
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Home destroyed in brush fire
A Weiser woman is homeless after losing her home to a brush fire Sunday night.
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1 hospitalized after falling asleep, crashing on I-15
Idaho State Police report a 23-year-old Blackfoot woman was hospitalized Monday morning after she fell asleep and crashed on Interstate 15.
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Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery employees released 75 Jack Chinook Salmon in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon on Friday.
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Subcommittee to review reclassification of US-93 Tuesday
The Idaho Transportation Board 129,000-pound subcommittee will meet Tuesday, July 6, to review an application to reclassify the weight limits on United States Highway 93 (US93) from Arco to Challis.
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Fatal crash near Hazelton
Idaho State Police investigated a crash at 2050 E 1010 S, just south of Hazelton Sunday around 11:47 p.m.
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DEQ awards $3.2 million low-interest wastewater construction loan to the city of Grace
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of a $3.2 million low-interest wastewater construction loan to the city of Grace in Caribou County.
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Silver Creek Preserve closed to fishing due to heat
The Nature Conservancy has closed its Silver Creek Preserve in central Idaho to fishing due to low water levels and extreme heat.
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Idaho Food Bank Fund accepting grant applications throughout July
The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced its 2021 grant application process is open until July 31 to Idaho nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating or relieve hunger.
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Pocatello native named Miss Idaho
“I think being a woman, and a modern woman is so much more about the success that you make for yourself. And no one else gets to determine that for you.”
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Woman injured in camping accident in Caribou County
The call came in about midnight when a woman in her 30’s was accidentally run over while camping in the Cheatbeck Basin area.
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UPDATE: Man dies after motorcycle crash
FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI)- A Pocatello man who crashed his motorcycle Friday night has died, officials announced. Idaho State Police say the crash happened at 9:09 P.M, south of Forth Hall on I-15, at milepost 77. Michael Fleming, 48, of Pocatello, was traveling northbound on a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Fleming lost control of the vehicle
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Fireworks suspected in fire that forced evacuation of apartment building
The Idaho Falls Fire Department say fireworks are the suspected cause of a fire near an apartment building Sunday morning.
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Idaho Falls holds 4th of July parade
The Idaho Falls community celebrated Independence Day on Saturday with their annual parade.
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Watch the 2021 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration here
You can watch the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration here.
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USS Idaho sailors visit the Gem State
Our state has some pretty impressive visitors for the holiday weekend.
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Tips to help plan for and enjoy the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks show
Idaho State Police members are among the thousands of Idahoans getting ready for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls Saturday, July 3.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 83 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 83 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.
Continue Reading Ruling goes against US sheep experimental station in Idaho
U.S. officials and a sheep industry group have filed notices to appeal a federal court ruling involving an eastern Idaho sheep research facility long targeted by environmental groups concerned about the potential harm to grizzly bears and other wildlife.
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Ammon Bundy convicted in trespassing trial
A jury has found anti-government activist and agitator Ammon Bundy guilty of misdemeanor trespassing and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers.
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Food donations wanted at Idaho Falls parade
All the food donated will be stored in the Food Basket’s 17,000 square foot warehouse, and given to other organizations if needed.
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration already drawing in crowds
Everyone is coming on down to see what many claim to be “the best firework show in the west.”
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ISU School of Performing Arts announces 2021-2022 season
Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts announceS its 2021-2022 season opening this fall as the program is eager to return to normal performances in the upcoming year.
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Southeast Idaho MATHCOUNTS receives $5,000 grant
The Southeast Idaho MATHCOUNTS Chapter received a grant for $5,000 from Bayer Fund.
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Idaho receives grant to expand, diversify registered apprenticeships
Idaho is one of 15 states to receive a U.S Department of Labor grant to expand its Apprenticeship Idaho program.
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ITD now taking comments for all upcoming projects
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking for input on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP).
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Get the COVID-19 vaccine at Riverfest
Idahoans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 can get their shot for free this Saturday at Riverfest.
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Sockeye salmon facing hot water will be trapped, trucked
Sockeye salmon at risk from high water temperatures will be captured at an eastern Washington dam to save as many of the endangered fish headed for Idaho as possible.
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Idaho State Police release 2020 crime report
Idaho State Police have completed a 2020 Crime Report, primarily detailing statistics collected from police agencies.
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Health officials confirm West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool in Bear Lake County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) officials have confirmed identification of the first ever West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool in Bear Lake County.
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New Idaho 511 website launched
he roads will be busy this 4th of July weekend, so the Idaho Transportation Department is encouraging us to prepare for our travels with their new Idaho 511 website.
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Salmon celebrates new gym with open house
The Nep and Mary Ellen Lynch Center held an open house for the community, seven years after the idea for a new gym came to life,
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Idaho will send 5 troopers to help Arizona secure border
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he’ll send five Idaho State Police troopers to Arizona for 21 days to help with border security.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 91 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Thursday.
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Idaho gas prices up 10 cents in a week amid booming July 4 travel
261,000 Idahoans will take a 4th of July vacation – the second highest number on record.
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F&G implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on department managed lands in Upper Snake Region
Effective immediately, all Idaho Fish and Game managed lands and access sites within the Upper Snake Region are under Stage 1 Fire Restriction until further notice.
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Idaho’s Teacher of the Year named to ‘Great Immigrants, Great Americans’ list
Idaho’s 2021 Teacher of the Year has been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants, Great Americans, the philanthropic foundation announced Wednesday.
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Pocatello officially launches “Our Valley | Our Vision”
The City of Pocatello is looking for your help in shaping the future of the Gate City.
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Wasden announces appointment of 2 new division chiefs
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the promotion of two deputy attorneys general to the position of division chief.
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Idaho K-3 reading tests show decline from pre-pandemic
State education officials say the percentage of Idaho students in kindergarten to third grade reading at their grade levels this year fell fell nearly 5% compared to 2019.
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Anonymous donors announce $100,000 matching grant challenge to pay off CFBIF warehouse
Four anonymous women have collaborated under the moniker “The Four Amigas” to introduce a matching grant opportunity to help pay off the recent purchase of the Community Food Basket Idaho Falls (CFBIF) food storage warehouse.
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AmeriCorps members provide fire support in Idaho
Individuals serving with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Fuels Management Team are partnering with the Salmon-Challis National Forest to support fire mitigation and response.
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Most of June saw above average temps.
The heat has turned up like never before.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell status conference vacated
A status conference for Lori Vallow-Daybell has been set for Thursday at 11 a.m. before Judge Steven W. Boyce.
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Incredibly rare dual-sex butterfly found at Pingree Butterfly Haven
A Pingree couple with a passion for butterflies came upon a one in a million find: a butterfly with both sex chromosomes.
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Firefighters investigate cause of I-15 fire
The McCammon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire north of McCammon along Interstate 15 at 10:54 p.m. Tuesday.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 97 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.
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Road construction projects in Idaho Falls
HK Contractors will be making improvements on three separate roadways in Idaho Falls during the next 60 days.
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Man sentenced to prison in Idaho park shooting case
A man charged in connection with the Fourth of July shootings at a Coeur d’Alene park two years ago has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
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Extra DUI patrols out in force
If you are hitting the road this 4th of July weekend, don’t be surprised to see more police officers on patrol.
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Blue Cross of Idaho sponsors new conference center at Mountain America Center
Blue Cross of Idaho announced Thursday it signed the naming sponsorship of the new conference center at the Mountain America Center.
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Gov. Little, Montana Gov. Gianforte urge Biden to commit to partnership
Not invited to Wednesday’s meeting with President Biden were Idaho Governor Brad Little and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, and they have let the president know.
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Officials seek information regarding shooting of mountain lion in Swan Valley
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the shooting of an adult female mountain lion found on the Snake River Road near Deer Creek in Swan Valley.
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Backcountry camper kills aggressive moose in self-defense
Idaho wildlife officials say a backcountry camper killed a moose in self defense after the animal charged him and his dog.
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DEQ seeks comment on pretreatment program for Rigby
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a pretreatment program for the city of Rigby.
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Driver’s license, other DMV fees will increase on July 1
Fees for standard Idaho driver’s licenses, identification cards and instruction permits will increase by $5 on July 1, 2021.
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Police arrest 2 suspects
The American Falls Police Department and the Power County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating a wanted and dangerous suspect.
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Idaho slightly hikes income limit for food benefit program
Idaho has slightly increased the income limits for people to qualify for a food assistance program aimed at ensuring pregnant women and children have adequate nutrition.
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INL hot cells once again prove value for EM waste treatment mission
The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s (EM’s) use of repurposed, Cold War-era hot cells at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site continues to pay big dividends by allowing workers to address some of the most challenging waste types at the Idaho Cleanup Project.
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Idaho State Historical Society partners with museums statewide on membership program
The Idaho State Historical Society is collaborating with several Idaho museums for a pilot membership program.
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Governors oppose Biden’s efforts to pack the court
Governor Brad Little joined 19 other governors Tuesday in sending a letter to President Joe Biden opposing any efforts by his administration to increase the number of justice on the US Supreme Court.
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