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COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,777 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

January 27, 2022 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,777 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths Thursday.

Idaho wolf population holding steady, wildlife officials say

January 27, 2022 2:54 PM Associated Press

Idaho wildlife managers say the state’s wolf population remained steady last year at about 1,500.

House panel introduces bill banning youth conversion therapy

January 27, 2022 12:57 PM Associated Press

A House panel has introduced legislation that would bar licensed therapists and counselors from offering so-called conversion therapy to minors.

Wasden releases 2021 Consumer Protection Report

January 27, 2022 12:22 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has released his office’s 2021 Consumer Protection Report.

Cities in Idaho with the most living in poverty

January 20, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker

compiled a list of the cities in Idaho with the most living in poverty according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Skyline High School closes early due to gas leak

January 27, 2022 10:20 AM Dylan Carder

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports the high school has been ventilated, and the gas leak isolated.

Chad Daybell’s attorney gets more time to file for a dismissal

January 27, 2022 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A motion hearing for the Chad Daybell case is schedule for Thursday morning.

D93 to close all schools Friday, stays in high-risk phase

January 26, 2022 5:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will be closed Friday, January 28.

Ammon man arrested for lewd conduct with minor

January 26, 2022 11:54 AM News Team

Following an investigation by Idaho State Police detectives in cooperation with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Bonneville County Prosecutor, ISP troopers arrested an Ammon man Wednesday.

1 arrested after search warrant served

January 26, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at an apartment and business in Idaho Falls Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation involving an Idaho Falls man.

Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions

January 26, 2022 3:52 PM News Team

Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, lifting the total number from 47 to 51 effective Feb. 1, 2022.

Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade

January 26, 2022 3:14 PM News Team

Blood donations at our area hospitals are reaching a critical level.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,088 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 26, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,088 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths Wednesday.

Woman admits to wire fraud scheme to embezzle from employer

January 26, 2022 2:37 PM News Team

An Osburn, Idaho woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud.

Anti-abortion resolution to lower flags passes Idaho House

January 26, 2022 2:30 PM Associated Press

The full Idaho House on Wednesday adopted an anti-abortion resolution encouraging people to fly flags at half-staff one day a year in recognition of abortions performed since the medical procedure became legal nearly 50 years ago.

Realtor: Idaho housing market not expected to slow down

January 26, 2022 4:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

“We have to see a calming of the market. Every sprinter has got to take a break, right? So our market has to ease up. But I don’t see easing in respect to property values where we’re just not going to see that.”

D91 approves full-day kindergarten for 2022-2023 school year

January 14, 2022 9:36 AM News Team

After extensive research during the last few months, Idaho Falls School District 91 is planning to offer all day kindergarten in all its elementary schools beginning Fall 2022.

Million-dollar Idaho lottery prize still unclaimed

January 26, 2022 11:48 AM News Team

Winners of this year’s Idaho Raffle have yet to cash-in on their prizes.

Idaho Power warns customers of ongoing scams

January 26, 2022 11:39 AM News Team

Idaho Power is seeing an uptick in calls from customers reporting several scams.

Risch announces Spring 2022 interns for Washington, D.C. office

January 26, 2022 11:31 AM News Team

The aptitude of a couple local students has caught the attention of a U.S. Senator.

Mule deer trapping helps officials assess winter survival

January 26, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

Fish and Game biologists with the Magic Valley Region are spending time this winter collaring mule deer does and fawns to assess survival over the coming winter months.

Proposed law would set end date for Idaho Legislature

January 26, 2022 10:52 AM Associated Press

Legislation to set an end date for Idaho legislative sessions following last year’s record-long session has been introduced.

Idaho’s 2021 graduation stats show increase in five-year rate, impact of pandemic

January 26, 2022 9:40 AM News Team

Idaho’s five-year graduation rate is the highest it’s ever been, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra said Tuesday.

Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to House

January 25, 2022 4:11 PM Associated Press

egislation is heading to the House to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches COVID-19.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,518 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

January 25, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,518 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths Tuesday.

Scholarship change eyed for survivors of Idaho soldiers

January 25, 2022 3:19 PM Associated Press

Legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise last year has been introduced.

AARP Idaho accepting 2022 Community Challenge grant applications

January 25, 2022 12:58 PM News Team

AARP Idaho is inviting local organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 22, 2022.

Boise multi-employer job fair set for Feb. 2

January 25, 2022 12:50 PM News Team

Idaho Labor is hosting a multi-employer job fair Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 475 W. Parkcenter Blvd., in Boise.

Officials: Idaho healthcare system under extreme pressure

January 25, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.

Rare to Idaho, a ringtail was recently found in Twin Falls, and you can see it in a video

January 25, 2022 11:45 AM News Team

There have only been five confirmed sighting of ringtails in Idaho.

States with the highest-paid IT specialists

January 24, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Think all IT specialists are paid the same? Think again with Twingate’s roundup using Bureau of Labor Statistics reports of the 25 states with the highest-paid IT specialists.

These 4 states have fully regained the jobs lost during the pandemic

January 25, 2022 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

America’s job market hasn’t fully recovered yet. But some states are already back to normal.

Parents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal Revenue Service letter about your enhanced child tax credit payments. You’ll need it when you file your 2021 tax return.

Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good

January 25, 2022 9:50 AM News Team

It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and people.

Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho

January 24, 2022 10:09 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Monday morning in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities in three local public health districts — Southwest District Health, Central District Health, and South Central District Health – due to severe staffing and blood shortages.

Staff shortage impacts Idaho Falls school

January 24, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

A staff shortage is impacting an Idaho Falls school.

Idaho Supreme Court considers new congressional district map

January 24, 2022 5:04 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the state’s redistricting commission met deadlines and properly split the state into two new U.S. congressional voting districts.

Idaho official defends state’s education system to lawmakers

January 24, 2022 5:02 PM Associated Press

A top Idaho education official gave a full-throated defense of the state’s public education system that in recent years has come under attack by far-right-wing lawmakers seeking to cut financial support.

January has been a busy month for Idaho Falls Fire Department

January 24, 2022 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

A recent strand of fires in homes across Idaho Falls has kept the Idaho Fire department pretty busy.

House OKs plan to put teachers on state health insurance

January 24, 2022 3:31 PM Associated Press

Legislation to put teachers on state health insurance has cleared the House and is headed to the Senate.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,947 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

January 24, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,947 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths over the weekend.

Idaho is 1 of just 10 states where gas prices fell last week

January 24, 2022 12:49 PM News Team

In a winter that has been anything but typical, AAA reports the rising cost of crude oil is driving the national average price of gasoline higher.

File Idaho income tax returns starting Monday

January 24, 2022 9:42 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2021 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24.

St. Anthony Police Department raising funds to bring in a four legged officer

January 23, 2022 10:44 AM Braydon Wilson

The new K-9 will allow for the department to detect drugs coming through the area, says Officer Hunter Gregory, who will be the dog’s handler.

Idaho’s December unemployment rate reaches historic low of 2.4%

January 22, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.4% in December, an historic low and one-tenth of a percentage point below the state’s previous record of 2.5% in December 2019.

Lawmaker sued under public records act for ethics documents

January 21, 2022 3:55 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker who was censured after publicizing the name of a 19-year-old intern who reported being raped is being sued under the state’s public records act.

Podcast bringing attention to cold cases in Idaho

January 21, 2022 1:06 PM Rachel Fabbi

“Every one of these families deserve answers, and police do need help on these cases. They are never, never over until we have justice,” Douglas said.

Tenants can stay at Shady Rest Campground, manager says previous notice were incorrect

January 20, 2022 5:43 PM Evan Thomason

Shady Rest Campgrounds is forcing most of it’s residents to move out to a different RV park.

Idaho Falls High School Multi-Cultural Celebration

January 21, 2022 6:06 PM Evan Thomason

Idaho Falls High School capped off a week of multi-cultural activities with a celebration in the civic auditorium. Students, faculty, and staff all gathered to witness the different performances, songs, and dances from various cultures.

Bill to legalize pot-derived pain relief spray introduced

January 21, 2022 9:48 AM Associated Press

A bill that would allow Idaho residents with multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders to use a pain-relief spray derived from marijuana has been introduced in the House.

Best small towns for retirees in every state

January 14, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker references Niche’s 2021 Best Places to Retire study in order to list America’s 50 small towns that offer the best retirement.

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket warehouse mortgage paid off

January 21, 2022 5:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket announced it has been able to pay-off the mortgage for its warehouse.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,701 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

January 21, 2022 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,701 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Friday.

George Vander Meer appointed to vacant Ammon council seat

January 21, 2022 2:40 PM News Team

Ammon Mayor Sean Colleti has appointed a new council member.

Runaway juvenile located

January 13, 2022 4:44 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police report Alaina was located Thursday night in Idaho Falls and is safe with law enforcement.

Energy entities eye clean-energy strategy for western states

January 21, 2022 10:04 AM Associated Press

Two public electric utilities and a federal energy agency with millions of customers in eight western states have reached a tentative agreement centered on a proposed energy transmission line connecting their power grids.

Idaho judge weighs if governor has power over commutations

January 21, 2022 9:49 AM Associated Press

A state judge is weighing whether Idaho’s Constitution allows the governor to reject a parole board’s recommendation when it comes to commuting a death sentence.

In-person learning to continue in D93

January 20, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 will be holding a special meeting Thursday.

Record Idaho tax cut clears House, heads to Senate

January 20, 2022 12:45 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s largest-ever tax cut has cleared the House and is headed to the Senate.

Pocatello man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine

January 20, 2022 5:53 PM News Team

A Pocatello man was sentenced to 130 months in federal prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Temporary emergency closure of public lands within Challis Bridge Day-Use Site

January 20, 2022 3:40 PM News Team

Challis Bridge Day-Use Site within the Challis Field Office is temporarily closing to protect public health and safety.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,462 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths

January 20, 2022 5:36 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,462 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths Thursday.

Idaho officials tell MyPillow CEO to stop false voter claims

January 20, 2022 12:44 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials have sent MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell a cease-and-desist letter and a bill of more than $6,000 over the businessman’s repeated accusations of voter fraud in the state.

Fiber to be installed using new method in American Falls

January 11, 2022 12:08 PM News Team

The City of American Falls and Direct Communications announced a public/private partnership that will bring fiber-optic broadband to 1,474 homes in American Falls.

Officials issue alert about tax scam targeting Idahoans

January 20, 2022 10:12 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho State Tax Commission are warning Idahoans about a scam targeting taxpayers.

Crashes near Fort Hall on I-15

January 20, 2022 9:48 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is currently working multiple crashes on northbound Interstate 15 near milepost 80, near Fort Hall.

Idaho leaders demand OSHA vaccine mandate rule withdrawal after SCOTUS blocked implementation

January 19, 2022 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho leaders demanded Wednesday the Biden Administration uphold state sovereignty and permanently withdraw its vaccine mandate rule for private businesses.

INL reveals new power grid

January 19, 2022 4:56 PM Evan Thomason

INL has just finished the ten year, forty million dollar project to introduce arguably one of the nation’s most comprehensive electric power grid test beds.

2 more schools close due to COVID-19

January 19, 2022 4:08 PM News Team

Two more area schools are closing due to the current surge of COVID-19 cases.

Idaho wolf control board will have $1 million to kill wolves

January 19, 2022 4:05 PM Associated Press

State officials are requesting $392,000 from the general fund to kill wolves in Idaho, and with other revenue sources will have just over $1 million for that purpose starting this summer.

Idaho Lt. Gov. seeks funds to cover losing lawsuit costs

January 19, 2022 3:12 PM Associated Press

Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin asked legislative budget writers Wednesday for $29,000 to cover legal fees incurred after she lost a public records lawsuit.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,537 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths

January 19, 2022 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,537 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths Wednesday.

Fatality crash on I-84 west of Wendell

January 19, 2022 2:37 PM News Team

On Wednesday at approximately 5:53 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash eastbound I84 at milepost 150, approximately seven miles west of Wendell.

Museum of Idaho opens Genghis Khan exhibit Saturday

January 19, 2022 12:08 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho Falls is awaiting the arrival of one of the most powerful rulers and conquerors in the history of the world.

Caldwell man sentenced for distribution of methamphetamine

January 19, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

A Caldwell man was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine.

Bonneville School District 93 still in need of substitute teachers

January 19, 2022 11:57 AM Rachel Fabbi

“It’s really important that we have more subs because the reasons for the cancelation (Friday) was because we don’t have enough subs to cover, you know, the teachers and the staff that are out,” Peterson said. “So we really need the community to rally around and come and help us so that we can keep the schools open.”

Fatality crash in Snake River Parkway area

January 18, 2022 12:16 PM News Team

At approximately 4:52 a.m. on Sunday, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a report of a rollover vehicle accident in the area of Snake River Parkway, off Sunnyside Road.

Record Idaho tax cut clears panel, heads to House for vote

January 18, 2022 11:40 AM Associated Press

A panel of lawmakers has signed off on Idaho’s largest-ever tax relief package.

Bonneville County Treasurer decides not to seek re-election

January 18, 2022 6:23 PM News Team

Bonneville County Treasurer Mark Hansen has decided not to seek re-election.

2 cow elk shot out of season on Salmon Road near Riggins

January 18, 2022 3:36 PM News Team

On the morning of Jan. 9, two cow elk were shot out of season along the Big Salmon Road near Riggins.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,722 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 18, 2022 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,722 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths over the holiday weekend.

Idaho could enter into Crisis Standards of Care again

January 18, 2022 10:45 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.

Lawmaker wants flags at half-staff once yearly for abortions

January 18, 2022 12:48 PM Associated Press

A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a resolution that would have flags flown at half staff one day a year in recognition of abortions that have been performed since the medical procedure became legal nearly 50 years ago.

Picture My Future contest student winner announced

January 18, 2022 2:57 PM News Team

A Nampa 11th grader’s dramatic pencil sketch of outstretched hands amid the turmoil of the pandemic is the winner of this year’s Picture My Future student art contest.

Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon

January 18, 2022 2:57 PM News Team

A wolf trapper education class will be offered in Salmon on February 5.

See how low property taxes in Idaho are

January 14, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Roofstock

investigated the property taxes in Idaho using data from WalletHub and the U.S. Census Bureau.

AARP launches digital platform to help Idaho’s veterans and military spouses

January 18, 2022 9:55 AM News Team

New Platform Offers Free Courses and Resources to Boost Job Search, Overcome Underemployment

Egin Lakes Campground begins using online reservations

January 18, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

The BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground will move to the Recreation.gov reservation system for the 2022 season.

Pearl Health Clinic honors MLK with health fair, blood drive

January 17, 2022 5:05 PM Braydon Wilson

People across the nation today sought to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service. The Pearl Health Clinic located on 17th street in Idaho Falls found a way to bring that day of service to the city, they did so with a blood drive this afternoon and a health fair earlier Monday Morning. Colin Waters a licensed clinical professional counselor for the health clinic says they were hoping to find a way to serve the community.

Where people in Boise are moving to most

January 11, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of where people in Boise City, ID Metro Area are moving to the most using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Idaho gas prices continue to fall

January 17, 2022 12:27 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.52/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.

EIRMC donates 62 hospital beds to regional healthcare educational programs

January 17, 2022 11:54 AM News Team

astern Idaho Regional Medical Center recently upgraded hospital beds throughout its facility, and as a result, EIRMC was able to donate 62 working hospital beds to healthcare educational programs in the region.

1 hospitalized after crash in Jerome County

January 17, 2022 11:20 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Monday at 7:25 a.m. at the intersection of US93 and Golf Course Road in Jerome County.

Packed crowd for COVID-19 testing on Monday

January 15, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

To continue to meet the demand for COVID-19 testing, the drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Site located at 1999 Alvin Ricken Drive will be open on Monday, January 17, 2022.

SWAT situation resolved in Idaho Falls

January 16, 2022 2:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

A SWAT situation in Idaho Falls has been resolved with no injuries and a person in custody.

Among rising case counts, Simplot Games cancels 2022 meet

January 15, 2022 2:25 PM News Team

For the second consecutive year, the Simplot Games has had to cancel its annual high school track and field event because of COVID-19.

Shortage of monoclonal antibody treatment

January 14, 2022 5:34 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital are running short on monoclonal antibody treatment.

CPL. Jared Shively (left), Governor Brad Little (center), Sgt. Curt Sproat (right)

Governor Little focusing on illegal drug overdoses

January 14, 2022 6:03 PM Rachel Fabbi

Governor Brad Little is getting ready for the 2022 legislative session, and among the things he’s focusing on is combating drug overdoses and stopping illegal drugs before they even enter Idaho.

Catch a tagged fish at Hyde Pond and win a prize

January 14, 2022 4:02 PM News Team

Now is a great time for kids to try ice fishing at Hyde Pond near Salmon.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,266 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

January 14, 2022 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,266 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths Friday.

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