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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium

April 21, 2021 6:20 PM Ariel Schroeder

We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…

Purse snatchers target grocery store shoppers

April 20, 2021 5:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Falls Police Department says purse snatchers are targeting grocery store…

COVID-19 vaccine supply in eastern Idaho

April 12, 2021 6:00 PM Ariel Schroeder

There is more supply than demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in our communities, but that may not be a good sign in our battle for the…

Saturday’s high winds knock over tree onto home

April 12, 2021 12:17 PM Ariel Schroeder

Winds were so strong Saturday, it left flags turned upside down and even shattered some business…

BBB warns us of signs promising money

April 7, 2021 5:55 PM Ariel Schroeder

Signs promising money for unused diabetes test strips are showing up around Eastern…

Rexburg working to fix potholes

March 31, 2021 9:28 PM Ariel Schroeder

Potholes are springing up everywhere as the snow melts and it’s the cars paying the…

Race to give blood for a chance to win a trip

March 28, 2021 6:26 PM Ariel Schroeder

This spring, the Red Cross is teaming up with INDYCAR to urge people to help keep the blood supply on track by donating blood or…

Senior center providing meals for 60+

March 25, 2021 12:46 PM Ariel Schroeder

A key resource for our senior community may be operating under their…

Wrong-way crash fatalities on the rise in Idaho

March 24, 2021 11:07 AM Ariel Schroeder

In Idaho, wrong-way deaths are up 50%, climbing from two to three deaths each year.…

Service dog statutes updates webinar

March 23, 2021 6:32 PM Ariel Schroeder

Future service dogs in Idaho could use a little more of our help, to help…

Locals line up for COVID-19 vaccines now available to ages 55 to 64

March 22, 2021 4:22 PM Ariel Schroeder

People are heading to the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls to get their…

March Madness 2021 has more fans watching from home

March 22, 2021 10:04 AM Ariel Schroeder

After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, March Madness is back.…

Police keeping a sharp eye for St. Patrick’s Day drunk drivers

March 17, 2021 4:43 PM Ariel Schroeder

Local law enforcement agencies are on high alert to keep roads safe with eyes sharp looking for impaired drivers.…

1st Street Swap Meet keeping drugs off streets

March 16, 2021 9:57 AM Ariel Schroeder

Dozens of community members gathered on 1st Street in Idaho Falls Saturday in an effort to keep drugs off Eastern Idaho…

Idaho was most moved into state in 2020, GIFAR says

March 15, 2021 5:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

Realtors are learning the Idaho housing market had one of the best years in real estate…

Alaska Airlines begins new nonstop service from IDA to Seattle

March 10, 2021 11:35 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) announced Wednesday Alaska Airlines will begin nonstop service between Idaho Falls and Seattle, Washington on…

LDS Church makes donation to Community Food Basket as demand for food increases

March 9, 2021 10:37 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating 8,000 pounds of canned goods and 900 gallons of milk to the Community Food Basket-Idaho…

CEI outlines plans for expansion

March 9, 2021 10:35 AM Ariel Schroeder

The College of Eastern Idaho has outlined plans to build a 94,000 square foot building on its Idaho Falls campus to house its cyber training…

RMHC needs community support

March 8, 2021 10:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho is on a mission to help local families in…

5 simple steps to get your Idaho tax refund faster

March 3, 2021 5:13 PM Ariel Schroeder

As we prepare to file our 2020 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund…

Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property

March 2, 2021 3:10 PM Ariel Schroeder

Alturas International Academy Charter School is excited to introduce its new location to provide…

Idaho Falls awarded grant to develop plans for innovation district

March 1, 2021 5:40 PM Ariel Schroeder

A big push toward innovation in Idaho Falls is set to get…

D91 to return to 5 days

February 24, 2021 5:27 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new COVID-19 response…

City asks residents to “Imagine IF”

February 23, 2021 4:35 PM Ariel Schroeder

The “Imagine IF” meetings are designed so city staff can learn about concerns and preferences specific to the neighborhoods where people…

Victim’s family of a tragic house fire thank good Samaritans for heroic efforts

February 15, 2021 7:36 PM Ariel Schroeder

Neighbors are being called good Samaritans for their efforts in trying to rescue a man trapped in a burning home before first responders were able to…

Aquarium introduces new sloth to visitors

February 15, 2021 12:02 PM Ariel Schroeder

There is a new face at the East Idaho Aquarium in Idaho Falls., but only a few visitors were able to see him.…

One person dead in Idaho Falls house fire

February 13, 2021 3:31 PM Ariel Schroeder

One person is dead after a home caught fire near Timber Lane in Idaho…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office is making every second count for 9-1-1 callers

February 10, 2021 4:05 PM Ariel Schroeder

New life-saving services are coming to our 9-1-1 service in Madison…

Rigby Police has new software to get tips and evidence from the community

February 9, 2021 7:16 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Rigby Police Department has new software to help them get tips and evidence from the…

Rigby police’s new software does more than just keep track of officer’s body-cam video

February 9, 2021 6:19 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Rigby Police Department has new software that does more than just keep track of an officer’s body-cam…

Former Atomic City mayor in jail

February 8, 2021 5:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

A former mayor is in…

ISP is looking for aggressive driving

February 2, 2021 7:20 PM Ariel Schroeder

This is a scene no one should have to see up close and…

ISP celebrates 82 years of service

February 2, 2021 5:56 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho State Police is celebrating a big…

Some 65 and over get their first COVID-19 dose

February 1, 2021 2:02 PM Ariel Schroeder

It was the first day for those aged 65 and over to get their COVID-19 vaccine…

Neighbors in shock after learning a meth lab was being operated on their street

January 31, 2021 6:07 PM Ariel Schroeder

Equipment to make methamphetamines were found inside the…

New voting machines in Bonneville County

January 28, 2021 6:14 PM Ariel Schroeder

Bonneville County Commissioners approved new voting machines Thursday…

Idaho Fish and Game calling us to do our part in protecting winter wildlife

January 20, 2021 11:10 AM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking us to do our part to protect wintering wildlife by leaving animals…

IRS Free File service available to taxpayers with 2020 income $72,000 and below

January 19, 2021 6:27 PM Ariel Schroeder

Filing this year could be easier than…

ISP warns freezing fog brings dangerous driving conditions

January 19, 2021 2:42 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho State Police (ISP) tell us over the weekend, they responded to several slide off…

New family owned business offers a release for our rage

January 17, 2021 7:35 PM Ariel Schroeder

There’s a new distraction in Idaho Falls, that’s likely to become all the…

There’s still a chance to win a huge lottery jackpot

January 16, 2021 7:02 PM Ariel Schroeder

– One of the largest jackpots in U.S. history will grow even larger since there was no winner for Friday’s drawing of the Mega Millions’ $750 million…

New Bonneville County Sheriff takes the reins

January 13, 2021 5:50 PM Ariel Schroeder

Earlier this week, a new sheriff was sworn-in for Bonneville…

Idaho has the lotto fever

January 12, 2021 6:10 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Mega Millions Jackpot is estimated at $625million and the Powerball is estimated at…

January 2021 Water Supply Outlook Report

January 11, 2021 6:07 PM Ariel Schroeder

Problems from our slow start to the 2021 water year may flow well into the months…

Rigby Police Department seeking community support with jam and jelly drive

January 4, 2021 5:43 PM Ariel Schroeder

During the month of January, Rigby Police will be doing a jam and jelly drive.…

COVID-19 vaccines distributed and going well so far

December 29, 2020 12:00 PM Ariel Schroeder

We are told all 975 doses delivered to Eastern Idaho Public Health have been distributed to all 6 hospitals in our…

Elks Lodge distributes food boxes

December 29, 2020 11:57 AM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our…

Girl Scouts launch digital cookie program

December 29, 2020 8:29 AM Ariel Schroeder

For the first time, Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered before New…

Idaho Falls Fiber is recognizing 1,000th customer

December 22, 2020 7:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls Fiber-optic network celebrated Tuesday morning to mark the milestone of their thousandth…

Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever

December 16, 2020 6:55 PM Ariel Schroeder

Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…

New center to help probation and parolees change behaviors

December 15, 2020 6:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

Those on probation or on parole have a new resource to get their lives back on track through the new Connection and Intervention Station.…

Rexburg health workers first to get COVID-19 vaccine

December 14, 2020 12:08 PM Ariel Schroeder, Associated Press

Eastern Idaho Public Health District was the only district in Idaho to receive COVID-19 in its first round of distribution…

Find Santa near you

December 14, 2020 9:56 AM Ariel Schroeder

COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…

Eagle Rock Gallery hosts Christmas party

December 7, 2020 9:41 AM Ariel Schroeder

A local business is offering the community a chance to celebrate the beauty of the holidays with a Christmas party gallery…

Christmas tree sales on the rise

December 7, 2020 9:37 AM Ariel Schroeder

Getting a real Christmas tree seems to be on a lot of people’s wish list, as a local tree farmer tells us there’s been a spike in sales this…

Mobile Home fire kills one man

December 6, 2020 6:08 PM Ariel Schroeder

UPDATE: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Jarius H. Hansen, 61, was found dead inside the mobile home. …

New deep-temp freezer ready to store COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in East Idaho

December 2, 2020 4:31 PM Ariel Schroeder

Eastern Idaho Public Health has a new unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19…

BLM Idaho Falls District hiring wildland firefighters

December 2, 2020 9:46 AM Ariel Schroeder

If you’re looking to turn over a new leaf in your career, the bureau of land management is offering a path…

Celebrating Small Business Saturday will help local shops stay open

November 30, 2020 9:48 AM Ariel Schroeder

Your part in this year’s Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever…

Drive-up Thanksgiving meals at Elks Lodge help locals in need

November 27, 2020 9:22 AM Ariel Schroeder

For 33 years the Salvation Army has hosted its traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Elks lodge but this year was a little…

Diablas Kitchen pepares Thanksgiving meals for Soup Kitchen

November 25, 2020 2:35 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local woman is stepping up to make sure those who are struggling have a Thanksgiving meal in their home during this tough…

EIRMC shares tips to stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals

November 24, 2020 6:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

Many are staying home for Thanksgiving to stay safe from COVID-19, but now we are being reminded that we also need to stay safe in the…

BYU-Idaho offers students an on-campus Thanksgiving alternative

November 12, 2020 11:27 AM Ariel Schroeder

Students remaining in Rexburg during the Thanksgiving break are invited to participate in the holiday tradition on campus provided by…

Madison County hosts Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2020 6:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

Madison county is honoring all veterans and their sacrifice to our country.…

BYU-Idaho students may have better transportation coming soon

November 9, 2020 11:47 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Rexburg City Council discussed the potential implementation of a transit system.…

Local author publishes book revealing what it’s like being black in east Idaho

November 6, 2020 5:39 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local author has released his second…

Madison County keeps voter poles busy

November 3, 2020 10:04 PM Ariel Schroeder

A bigger wave of voters than expected hit polling places in Madison…

Fourth-graders meet IF Mayor to learn election process

November 2, 2020 5:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

Before Tuesday’s historic elections, there are still lessons to be learned about the political…

IFFD share tips to avoid winter house fires

October 28, 2020 6:41 PM Ariel Schroeder

Now is the time to prepare our home from winter…

Focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month overshadowed by pandemic

October 27, 2020 2:48 PM Ariel Schroeder

According to The Health Management Leadership, this year, more than ever, there is a need to focus on breast…