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Idaho gas prices held steady this week

August 16, 2021 12:18 PM News Team

Idaho drivers saw little or no change at the pumps this week.

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 5 years for trafficking LSD

August 13, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Friday.

Police still seek public’s help locating escapee

August 10, 2021 2:16 PM News Team, Emma Iannacone

UPDATE 8/12/21: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking escapee Elias Daymon Diego-Bradley, who fled from work detail at the jail Tuesday morning.

Portneuf Medical Center sees rise in COVID-19 cases

August 9, 2021 2:36 PM Cole Sams

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country and have continued to increase in Southeast Idaho.

DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution southeast Idaho

August 9, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties of improved air quality.

Idaho resort region, once COVID-19 hotspot, is vaccine leader

August 6, 2021 4:31 PM Associated Press

A popular Idaho ski destination had one of the highest per-capita rates of coronavirus in the country at the start of the pandemic last year.

Governor Brad Little announces cybersecurity task force

August 5, 2021 4:03 PM Rachel Fabbi

Governor Little directed the task force to examine and propose new ways to ensure Idaho’s election infrastructure remains secure, transparent, and resilient from new and evolving threats.

2 vehicle crash on US 20

August 4, 2021 6:29 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, non-injury crash westbound on US 20 at milepost 295, west of Idaho Falls Wednesday around 4:33 p.m.

Grizzly bear captured, relocated after livestock depredation near Island Park Reservoir

August 4, 2021 12:06 PM News Team

An adult male grizzly was captured and relocated Tuesday after USDA Wildlife Services officials determined the bear had killed a yearling domestic bull on a grazing allotment near Island Park Reservoir.

COVID-19 status changes in Wyoming due to Delta variant

August 4, 2021 10:54 AM News Team

Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).

War Bonnet Round Up to be inducted into Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame

August 3, 2021 12:55 PM News Team

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is adding a new distinction to its storied history.

5-year-old boy missing in Idaho; police seek witnesses

July 30, 2021 1:06 PM Associated Press

As crews look for a 5-year-old Idaho boy missing since Tuesday, the Fruitland Police Department is asking for any potential witnesses to come forward — even if they don’t think they saw anything.

Funeral for ex-US Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming set for Aug. 6

July 29, 2021 6:13 PM Associated Press

A public ceremony to commemorate the life of former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi will be held Aug. 6 at the Gillette College Pronghorn Center, the Gillette Memorial Chapel announced.

Caribou County Sheriff issues online scam warning

July 26, 2021 6:04 PM News Team

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online scam.

Smoke could impact milk production in cows according to U of I professor

July 21, 2021 4:38 PM Rachel Fabbi

In a study conducted by Skibiel and a coworker, they monitored about 20 dairy cattle during last year’s fire season. Focusing on a seven-day stretch in particular when the air quality index was high.

Tango Fire grows to 101 acres

July 21, 2021 12:04 PM News Team

The lightning caused Tango Fire was reported the evening of July 17.

AARP sounds alarm on COVID-19 vaccination rates for nursing home staff

July 20, 2021 4:35 PM News Team

The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard incorporates new data on vaccination rates among staff and residents, and finds just 5.3% of Idaho nursing homes meet an industry benchmark of having at least 75% of staff fully vaccinated.

More infectious Delta variant makes up 83% of new US coronavirus cases as vaccine hesitancy persists

July 20, 2021 6:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The more contagious Delta variant of coronavirus now makes up 83% of sequenced samples in the United States, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday. “This is a dramatic increase, up from 50% for the week of July 3,” Walensky said

Fort Hall man pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender

July 19, 2021 4:57 PM News Team

Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. said a 46-year-old Fort Hall man pleaded guilty on Monday to failure to register as a sex offender.

Report: Severe drop in Wyoming, US coal production in 2020

July 16, 2021 11:09 AM Associated Press

A new U.S. report says coal production in Wyoming, the nation’s top coal mining state, fell by 21% in 2020 from the previous year, caused in part by reduced demand during the coronavirus pandemic, low natural gas prices and a longstanding move away from fossil fuels to cheaper and cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity.

DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution for Lemhi County

July 15, 2021 3:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of degraded air quality.

Fish salvage order issued for South Butte Pond near Clayton

July 15, 2021 10:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for South Butte Pond west of Clayton effective Thursday.

Semi rollover on I-15 on Fort Hall Reservation

July 13, 2021 6:01 PM News Team

Fort Hall Fire & EMS along with Blackfoot Fire responded to Interstate 15, milepost 89 on the southbound of the ramp for a single semi rollover Tuesday around 6:30 a.m.

Wyoming governor invites NRA to relocate in Wyoming

June 29, 2021 4:30 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation of its Virginia operation to Wyoming.

Grand Teton responds to new information in search of missing hiker

June 23, 2021 6:17 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park received additional information about missing 27-year-old hiker Cian McLaughlin.

Just over half of Idaho adults have received COVID-19 vaccine

June 23, 2021 12:11 PM Associated Press

Just over half of Idaho adults have now received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine — about two months after the 50% mark was reached nationwide.

Report: Climate change means less snow for Yellowstone

June 23, 2021 12:51 PM Associated Press

Yellowstone National Park visitors are encountering warmer temperatures and less snow as climate change alters the world-renown park’s environment.

2 conflicts with deer and dogs reported in Pocatello’s Johnny Creek

June 17, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

For the second time in a week, a deer-dog altercation in the Johnny Creek area has been reported to the Idaho Fish and Game office in Pocatello.

Search for missing 27-year old man enters third day

June 15, 2021 5:13 PM News Team

Search operations continued into the third day for missing 27-year-old man Cian McLaughlin in Grand Teton National Park.

White-nose syndrome detected in bats at Devils Tower National Monument

June 15, 2021 10:23 AM News Team

Wildlife researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats at Devils Tower National Monument.

Idaho’s ongoing drought halts some irrigation months early

June 14, 2021 5:44 PM Associated Press

Severe drought in southern Idaho forced water managers to halt irrigation from the Magic Reservoir months earlier than normal.

Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge sworn in to office

June 11, 2021 12:48 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge, Raymond Patricco Jr., has been sworn in during a brief ceremony at the federal courthouse in Boise.

Birds illegally killed in Franklin County

June 8, 2021 10:18 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of four non-game birds in separate incidents near the town of Preston in Franklin County.

Famous Jackson Hole Fourth of July Parade returns

June 7, 2021 4:37 PM News Team

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce announced Monday the annual Fourth of July Parade will return for 2021.

Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke announces candidacy for Lt. Governor

May 27, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

Scott Bedke announced his candidacy fort Lt. Governor Thursday.

High speed chase ends with arrests

May 26, 2021 1:21 PM News Team

Fort Hall Police officers were conducting daily patrol at the Fort Hall Bottoms on the Reservation Tuesday around 1:00 p.m. and observed a suspicious vehicle in the area.

Idaho’s historic waste disposal site to close after receiving final shipment

May 25, 2021 5:57 PM News Team

Environmental Management (EM) crews recently placed a final radioactive waste shipment into the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest waste disposal area and will begin closing the facility, fulfilling a Department of Energy commitment to the state of Idaho.

Teton County, Wyo. mask order in effect June 1 to June 11 for public, private K-12 schools

May 25, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Wyoming statewide Health Order #1, which requires masks in public and private K-12 schools, is set to expire on May 31, 2021.

Wyoming candidate undeterred after teen pregnancy disclosure

May 25, 2021 2:49 PM Associated Press

A U.S. House candidate in Wyoming who disclosed that he impregnated a 14-year-old girl when he was 18 scoffed at the idea of dropping out of the race and challenged any legislators who might make an issue of his past.

US 20 blocked near Island Park

May 21, 2021 5:45 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 is blocked about three miles east of the Island Park area.

PCSD 25 suspends face-covering/mask requirement

May 18, 2021 8:29 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action Tuesday to suspend its face-covering/mask requirement, effective immediately.

Idaho death row inmate asks Supreme Court to stop execution

May 13, 2021 2:19 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man scheduled for execution in three weeks is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the state from moving forward with his lethal injection while it reviews his case.

Body of drowning victim located

May 6, 2021 8:20 PM Michael Coats

UPDATE 5/11/21: At approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday, the body of drowning victim Matthew Rios was located approximately a mile downstream from the Fun Farm Bridge with the aid of a drone.

Mining ban considered to protect bird species in US West

May 11, 2021 4:13 PM Associated Press

The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will consider a ban on new mining on large expanses of public lands in Western states to protect a struggling bird species, the greater sage grouse.

Sheriff: Girl shoots 3 at Rigby Middle School; teacher disarms her

May 6, 2021 1:43 PM News Team, Associated Press

Jefferson County Sheriff Steve Anderson said at a press conference Thursday at approximately 9:08 a.m., a sixth-grade female student retrieved a handgun from her backpack and fired multiple rounds inside the school and out.

St. Anthony Work Camp walkaway surrenders

May 6, 2021 9:45 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is seeking a St. Anthony Work Camp resident who stole a pickup and left his job in the community.

Police search Idaho Falls residence

May 6, 2021 6:44 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are assisting the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office serving a search warrant at a residence in Idaho Falls relating to the Rigby Middle School shooting incident.

Man arrested for lewd conduct with a minor under 16

May 6, 2021 9:33 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police detectives apprehended David Sherill on April 9 in Kissimmee, Florida, for felony lewd conduct with a minor child under 16, a crime that was committed in Idaho Falls.

Idaho property tax relief bill heads to governor

May 5, 2021 5:14 PM Associated Press

An Idaho property tax relief bill described as not enough by opponents and as at least something by backers passed the Senate on Wednesday and is headed to the governor.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

May 3, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 368 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths over the weekend.

COVID-19 precautions still in place at Portneuf Medical Center

May 3, 2021 3:54 PM News Team

COVID-19 precautions, including masks and screening, remain in place at Portneuf Medical Center’s main campus and in all outpatient clinics.

Eastern Idaho prices hold steady this week

May 3, 2021 3:46 PM News Team

At first glance, Idaho gas prices were stable this week, with the state average increasing by just two cents.

177 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

April 30, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 177 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 27 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 30, 2021 2:26 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 27 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.

Phone scammers take advantage of Wyoming information breach

April 30, 2021 2:19 PM Associated Press

Telephone scammers are trying to take advantage of an accidental Wyoming Department of Health data release affecting over a quarter of the state’s population, department officials said Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 23 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 29, 2021 4:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

255 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

April 28, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 255 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths Wednesday.

Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill

April 28, 2021 4:05 PM Associated Press

Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him to veto a bill backed by agricultural interests that could cut the state’s wolf population by 90%.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 44 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 28, 2021 4:07 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 44 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.

289 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 27, 2021 5:52 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 289 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 51 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

April 27, 2021 5:26 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 51 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths Tuesday.

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior

April 26, 2021 9:03 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the Statehouse after his colleagues heard complaints from other staffers, according to documents gathered by the Legislature’s ethics committee and obtained by The Associated Press.

542 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

April 26, 2021 5:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 542 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths over the weekend.

Lavaside Fire fully contained, 1200 acres burned

April 23, 2021 2:08 PM News Team

Idaho Fire officials confirmed the Lavaside Fire burning southwest of Firth is fully contained, as of 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 40 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

April 23, 2021 4:09 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 40 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Friday.

Bill to increase killing of Idaho wolves clears House panel

April 22, 2021 6:33 PM Associated Press

Legislation that could lead to killing up to 90% of the wolves in Idaho continued its speedy trip through the Statehouse on Thursday.

234 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

April 22, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 234 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 47 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 22, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 47 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

294 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 21, 2021 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 294 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 43 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

April 21, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 43 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Wednesday.

238 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, more than 420,000 fully vaccinated

April 20, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 238 new COVID-19 cases, and 420,540 people are fully vaccinated Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 55 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 20, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 13 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.

Idaho gas prices inch higher

April 20, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices are once again on the move, according to AAA.

Fort Hall man sentenced for stabbing

April 19, 2021 4:46 PM News Team

A 19-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court to 40 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 67 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

April 19, 2021 4:06 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 67 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 31 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

April 16, 2021 3:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 48 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

April 15, 2021 4:00 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 48 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Thursday.

437 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 14, 2021 10:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths after an Idaho Health and Welfare technical problem delayed the COVID-19 data update Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 76 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths

April 12, 2021 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new COVID-19 related deaths Monday.

312 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

April 9, 2021 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 312 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 9, 2021 3:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.

Woman rescued after 3 days

April 8, 2021 6:24 PM News Team

A stranded driver seems to have made it through a rough ordeal.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 8, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 81 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths in the area

April 7, 2021 3:45 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Wednesday.

Wyoming anti-pot effort results in 389 stops, 1 pound seized

April 7, 2021 2:36 PM Associated Press

Police in a Wyoming city made almost 400 traffic stops over 14 hours in a federally funded effort to crack down on marijuana.

Former FBI employee sentenced for receiving bribes, tax fraud

April 7, 2021 9:52 AM News Team

A former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) official was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for receiving a bribe by a public official, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Wednesday.

Idaho Senate passes so-called ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban

April 6, 2021 4:54 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate passed a bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions in the state by banning them once fetal cardiac activity can be detected.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths

April 6, 2021 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 147 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths in the area Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

April 5, 2021 4:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 142 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Monday.

Idaho Falls man arrested for felony DUI

April 5, 2021 12:06 PM News Team

A Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy made contact with a reported intoxicated driver Saturday afternoon resulting in an arrest for felony driving under the influence.