Kaelyn Blessinger

As colder temperatures arrive in Idaho, experts recommend drivers perform maintenance checks on batteries, engines, and tires to prepare their vehicles for the winter season.

Harmony Counseling Center recently opened a new office in Idaho Falls to address the state’s limited access to mental health care by offering therapy services for individuals of all ages.

s e-bikes continue to surge in popularity, safety experts and medical professionals are raising concerns about the risks associated with the high-speed bicycles, particularly for children and teenagers.

The renewed focus on e-bike safety comes after two recent fatal crashes in Idaho. A Boise teenager was killed in an e-bike crash, while just a week earlier, a North Idaho man died after losing control of his e-bike near Spirit Lake.

The Idaho Falls Public Library has launched a new program called Music and Movement, which invites parents with children aged 0-5 to learn while singing and dancing. The program is designed to develop core skills for children but it also provides a great way for parents to build a community and support system. The creator of the program, Sarah Carr, has made it her mission to help lonely parents find their community by providing a space for them to connect and build relationships.

Throughout the Independence Day weekend, firefighters were called out to multiple fires across the Bonneville County area. While the holiday is over, the IFFD is urging the community to remain highly vigilant as the dry season continues.

Idaho Unites for Venezuela is collecting donations and emergency supplies to send to the areas hardest hit by the recent double earthquake in Venezuela.

The Museum of Idaho is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new exhibit, “The Saga of the American Revolution”, featuring artifacts from the period, including pieces from Independence Hall and a private collection from southeast Idaho.