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It’s Memorial Day Weekend. What’s safe to do?

May 27, 2021 2:45 AM CNN Newsource

As the United States marks Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, so many people are planning to travel to places they haven’t been in a year,…

Young girl donates bulletproof vest to police K9

May 27, 2021 8:17 AM CNN Newsource

A generous donation from a little girl is making a big impact on the Farmington Police…

I-15, US-20 Interim Project underway

May 26, 2021 4:03 PM Todd Kunz

The Interstate 15 and U.S. 20 interchange at Exit 119 is undergoing an interim makeover for safety. A bigger project is down the…

Disneyland to open to guests outside California on June 15

May 26, 2021 5:40 PM CNN

Time to polish off your mouse…

Facebook and Instagram willl now let all users hide likes on posts

May 26, 2021 11:46 AM CNN Newsource

Facebook and Instagram are giving all users the option to hide public “likes” on their posts, potentially upending a core dynamic of the…

Idaho Falls, Pocatello Texas Roadhouse locations to host hiring event

May 26, 2021 12:55 PM News Team

As local diners return to their favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse is staffing…

Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes Friday

May 26, 2021 12:47 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest…

Tasmanian devils born on Australian mainland for first time in 3,000 years

May 26, 2021 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

Tasmanian devils have been born in the wild in mainland Australia, more than 3,000 years after they died out in the country. Seven baby Tasmanian…

Travel is back — and so are travel scams

May 26, 2021 2:54 AM CNN Newsource

With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are making plans…

Ford plans $30 billion electric vehicle investment by 2025

May 26, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

Ford is doubling down on electric vehicle development, announcing Wednesday it will invest $30 billion in electrification efforts by 2025. The…

New wolf killing laws prompt push to revive protections

May 26, 2021 9:08 AM Associated Press

Wildlife advocates are pressing the Biden administration to revive protections for gray wolves across the Northern Rockies after Republican lawmakers…

As masks fall out of fashion, Etsy sellers ask themselves, ‘now what?’

May 26, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

A recent easing of mask-wearing guidelines from the US government was a welcome change for many Americans. That wasn’t entirely the case for…

Feeling lonely? Try cranking up the volume

May 26, 2021 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

With COVID-19 keeping many people isolated and alone, one way to combat the loneliness is by cranking the volume up on your favourite song, show or…

Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials

May 25, 2021 10:27 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot by a sportsman in spring of 2020 who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the…

Memorial Day gas prices predicted to be most expensive since 2014

May 25, 2021 10:17 AM News Team

The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is just around the corner, but with surging demand for fuel, rental cars, airfare and hotel…

Wolves scare deer and reduce auto collisions 24%, study says

May 25, 2021 12:06 PM Associated Press

Scientists found an unconventional way of reducing the frequency of deer-auto collisions could be allowing wolves to roam a…

Idaho crash fatalities down in 2020

May 24, 2021 11:38 AM News Team

The number of fatal crashes on American roads increased in 2020, but AAA says Idaho was not part of the deadly…

Brady Chapel open house planned for Memorial Day

May 24, 2021 9:42 AM News Team

Brady Chapel will be open to the public Memorial…

Yellowstone, Grand Teton set records for park visitation

May 22, 2021 3:12 PM Associated Press

The previous high was set in 2016 with more than 59,000 people.…

Idaho’s black bears are out of their winter dens looking for food

May 20, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to never let them have access to human food because a…

Your selfies at Disney World are about to get a lot more magical

May 20, 2021 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

Have you ever wanted to take a photo with Mickey Mouse whenever you want? How about adorning Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle with your family…

Microsoft is finally getting rid of its most-hated product

May 20, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

The end is finally near for Internet Explorer, one of Microsoft’s most-reviled products that refused to die. Microsoft announced this week that…

Pringles is entering the fried chicken sandwich wars with its new flavor

May 20, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

The never ending fast food fried chicken sandwich wars are entering a whole new dimension. Pringles is partnering with Wendy’s for its newest…

‘Friends’ cast shares what they think their characters would be up to today

May 20, 2021 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

The “Friends” reunion made the cast imagine who their characters would be today. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt…

Lipstick sales just jumped more than 80%

May 19, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Face masks and lockdown orders have kept lips largely out of sight in the pandemic. That, consequently, hurt lipstick sales last year. But makeup…

Panera cafes are getting a whole new look

May 20, 2021 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

Panera, the sandwich and bakery chain, is following its peers with a pandemic-induced redesign that doubles down on digital ordering and drive-thrus.…

Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk remain above average and similar to 2020

May 19, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

Statewide survival of collared mule deer fawns and elk calves was above average through the end of April.…

Pocatello residents asked not to trap cats, Community Cat Program temporarily suspended

May 19, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Pocatello Animal Services is asking citizens not to trap feral cats and bring them to the Pocatello Animal…

Burger King launches new chicken sandwich nationwide

May 19, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Burger King’s new chicken sandwich is here, and it’s entering a market that’s more crowded than ever. The burger chain first…

Guardrail repairs in Idaho Falls to begin Thursday

May 19, 2021 10:06 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be replacing the guardrail on the S Blvd. overpass on US-20 in Idaho Falls on…

Rare split-colored lobster is a ‘one in 50 million’ catch

May 18, 2021 1:13 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BIDDEFORD, Maine (WBZ) — A lucky lobster is avoiding the dinner table because it’s an extremely rare…

Extra patrols on the road for seat belt enforcement

May 18, 2021 11:58 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Idaho Transportation Department in getting extra patrols on the road for seat belt…

OTHER local tourist attractions

May 18, 2021 11:28 AM Jeff Roper

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New Montana laws change response to grizzly bear management

May 17, 2021 2:43 PM Associated Press

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two bills changing the way Montana responds to how grizzly bears are managed, saying the animal should lose federal…

Idaho gas prices continue to climb

May 17, 2021 11:51 AM News Team

As Idaho drivers return to the road in droves, gas prices continue to climb across the state. …

Summer travel 2021: Things are booking up, but you can still plan a getaway

May 17, 2021 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much. US airfares are on…

Here’s what’s getting more expensive

May 15, 2021 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

Used cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more expensive. The stimulus-fueled economy is…

Pickle-flavored hard seltzer is coming this summer after April Fool’s tease

May 16, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial twist. Drinkware company BrüMate…

Burger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item

May 17, 2021 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

Burger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food…

After reappearing in Montana range, grizzly killed over cows

May 14, 2021 5:00 PM Associated Press

Wildlife officials in central Montana have killed the first confirmed grizzly bear in modern times in the Big Snowy Mountains south of Lewistown,…

Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies vaccination clinic May 15

May 14, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

You can get your furry friend protected against rabies for just $10 on Saturday, May 15.…

Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections

May 13, 2021 5:56 PM Associated Press

A group of scientists urged the Biden administration Thursday to restore legal protections for gray wolves, saying their removal earlier this year…

Idaho Falls Zoo unveils new penguin exhibit

May 13, 2021 4:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

The 16 African Blackfooted penguins bring in visitors from all…

Scientists bring to life nearly 100 baby sharks through artificial insemination

May 13, 2021 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

Sharks are as fascinating as they are endangered, and scientists have been sounding the alarm on the rate at which shark populations are declining.…

McDonald’s raises wages at company-owned restaurants

May 13, 2021 8:31 AM CNN

McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…

Chips are in short supply. Manufacturers are spending big to prevent a repeat

May 13, 2021 4:51 AM CNN Newsource

As the world grapples with a shortage of semiconductors, South Korea’s chipmakers are spending huge amounts of money to shore up their…

WHAT DO WE GOOGLE?

May 13, 2021 8:09 AM Jeff Roper

Jeff Roper shared this list of the most popular questions we look up in East Idaho. What do you…

Pay It Forward: Fort Hall Roar

May 12, 2021 5:43 PM Todd Kunz

This nonprofit is the voice for lost, missing, or neglected animals of the Fort Hall Reservation and surrounding…

KFC is changing its packaging. Here’s what it looks like

May 12, 2021 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

Kentucky Fried Chicken is rolling out new packaging this summer, joining other major fast food companies that are giving themselves a makeover. The…

Chick-fil-A is facing a sauce shortage

May 12, 2021 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

The supply chain shortage just got fowl: Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers because of limited stock.…

Chipotle says employees can make $100,000 after just 3 years on the job

May 11, 2021 5:07 PM CNN Newsource

Restaurants are struggling to hire workers, so some, including Chipotle, are trying to sweeten the pot with higher pay and bigger career…

One reason there’s a chicken shortage? Disappointing roosters

May 11, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

Chickens are in short supply. Part of the blame goes to Tyson’s roosters. The meat processor, which sells poultry along with beef and pork,…

Gasoline demand spikes in several states after pipeline hack

May 11, 2021 1:49 PM CNN Newsource

A growing number of gas stations along the East Coast are without fuel as nervous drivers aggressively fill up their tanks following a ransomware…

Broadway shows ‘Lion King,’ ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Wicked’ set reopening dates

May 11, 2021 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

Broadway will be back. Hit musicals “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King” have announced they will return to…

Boise angler sets rod/reel carp record

May 11, 2021 11:24 AM News Team

Henry Charlier of Boise landed a 34-pound common carp from the Snake River.…

Feeding big game animals does more harm than good

May 11, 2021 11:17 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says wildlife are not pets, and shouldn’t be treated as such, even with the best…

AAA: Memorial Day travel to top 37 million

May 11, 2021 10:45 AM News Team

202,000 Idahoans will take a trip – 60% more than last year, but 13% less than in…

McDonald’s is changing its coffee cups to promote the COVID-19 vaccine

May 11, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is partnering with the White House to promote vaccination information on its coffee cups as hesitancy grows about taking the…

Minimal impact expected in Idaho after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack

May 10, 2021 12:11 PM News Team

Drivers across the Eastern seaboard are bracing for higher gas prices in the aftermath of a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, but the effects…

Mattel wants you to send back your toys when you’re done with them

May 9, 2021 10:31 PM CNN Newsource

Good news for 90s kids who have laundry baskets filled with Barbies in their parents’ basements: Mattel wants to recycle your old toys. The…

What to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic

May 8, 2021 7:56 PM CNN

They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…

Dream job: This company will pay you to nap

May 8, 2021 1:36 PM CNN Newsource

Sleeping on the job is one thing, but getting paid to do it? That’s what eachnight, a company focused on sleep health, is offering: $1,500 for…

Here’s everything you can’t get now

May 8, 2021 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

Chicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible…

Giant ‘river monster’ fish found in Detroit River may be over 100 years old

May 7, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

Scientists were in for a shock when they encountered a “real life river monster” — a giant fish believed to be more than 100 years…

Officials issue warning as elk calving season begins soon

May 7, 2021 10:26 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning as elk calving season will begin…

Applebee’s shorter menu is here to stay. Here’s what got cut

May 6, 2021 11:09 AM CNN

Last year, when Applebee’s sales took a hit in the pandemic, the chain slimmed down its menu. Now its sales are recovering, but…

Groundbreaking kicks off construction of Portneuf Medical Plaza

May 5, 2021 10:30 AM Emma Iannacone

Construction on a new medical plaza in our area is officially…

Facebook Oversight Board upholds Donald Trump’s suspension from the platform

May 5, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

Facebook can keep blocking former President Donald Trump from using its platform, the social network’s court-like Oversight Board said…

Mo’ Bettahs coming to Ammon

May 4, 2021 5:48 PM News Team

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is bringing the sights, sounds and taste of the islands to eastern…

Anyone can use this powerful facial-recognition tool — and that’s a problem

May 4, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

You probably haven’t seen PimEyes, a mysterious facial-recognition search engine, but it may have spotted you. If you upload a picture of your…

Broadway sticks to fall reopening despite New York lifting restrictions

May 4, 2021 11:21 AM CNN Newsource

Theater fans eager for Broadway’s reopening will have to wait a few more months. New York’s theater owners on Tuesday said they are still…

The world’s largest jewelry brand is ditching mined diamonds

May 4, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Pandora produces more jewelry than any other company in the world. And on Tuesday, it announced a major change: It won’t use any more mined…

May the 4th be with you and other pop culture holidays

May 4, 2021 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

Before you get to Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth be with you. It’s that time again when “Star Wars” aficionados (read…

Disney unveils a real-life lightsaber

May 4, 2021 9:28 AM CNN Newsource

Ever since “Star Wars” premiered in 1977, kids and adults alike wanted to get their hands on a lightsaber. The “elegant weapon for…

Mysterious, new tarantula-like spider identified in the Florida Everglades

May 3, 2021 4:22 PM CNN Newsource

An elusive spider related to the tarantula just joined the ranks of recognized spiders. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider lives in the Florida…

Farmers Markets open for the season

May 3, 2021 4:34 PM Linda Larsen

Saturday was opening day for Farmers Markets across the…

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.…

When to stop drinking caffeine to get a good night’s sleep

May 3, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Many of us start our days the same way: with a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine is as much a part of our routine as brushing our teeth or getting…

Disneyland reopens after being closed for more than a year

May 2, 2021 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

Disneyland reopened Friday after being closed for more than a year, but many health safety protocols will continue to be enforced. The theme park in…

Peloton is rolling out fans’ most-demanded features

April 30, 2021 9:20 AM CNN Newsource

Peloton has found its polish slightly fading this year after a prosperous 2020 that catapulted the fitness company into a new stratosphere of…

Why so many people in China are becoming mermaids

April 29, 2021 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

On a normal day, the Ambassador Lagoon inside China’s Atlantis Sanya resort on the island of Hainan is home to about 86,000 marine creatures…

Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety

April 29, 2021 4:43 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the…

Duck Donuts opens Ammon location

April 29, 2021 3:18 PM News Team

Now we can stock up on Duck Donuts in…

US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge

April 29, 2021 12:32 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials say they will consider in coming years whether to reintroduce wild bison to a million-acre federal wildlife refuge in central Montana.…

May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

April 29, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…

The world doesn’t have enough computer chips. That’s bad news for you

April 29, 2021 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

In the market for a new car, smartphone or washing machine this year? A global shortage of computer chips could mean you have to wait a while and pay…

SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools

April 29, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…

$40,000 reward offered after illegal shooting of mother grizzly bear

April 28, 2021 12:31 PM News Team

Five conservation organizations are offering rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal…

Pocatello Animal Services to offer half-price dog licenses in May

April 28, 2021 2:22 PM News Team

You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next…

Microsoft is retiring its default font, and it wants your help choosing a new one

April 28, 2021 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

Microsoft is changing its default font for the first time in nearly 15 years, and it wants your help selecting the new one. And no, you can’t…

Microsoft president: This is what technology will be like in 2030

April 28, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

Microsoft had another blowout quarter, a massive acquisition and a noteworthy investment in Georgia, which just passed a controversial bill that…

Summer helmet safety for riding motorcycles and ATVs

April 28, 2021 11:19 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you to be safe when enjoying the nice…

Ugly no more: Crocs sales surge

April 27, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

There’s no end in sight for the ongoing love affair between Crocs, the maker of the often-mocked foam clog, and comfort-seeking consumers. On…

Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House

April 27, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…

US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

April 27, 2021 3:05 PM Associated Press

Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland…

Paris like you’ve probably never seen it before

April 26, 2021 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

Looking at things from the air is nothing new for Jeffrey Milstein. He took his first aerial photographs from a Cessna 150 in 1961 when he was 17,…

Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters

April 24, 2021 10:14 AM Associated Press

The bill is similar to a program in Idaho, where a private group pays its members up to $1,000 for costs incurred while scouting, hunting or trapping…