2021 “Liberty on Parade” set for July 3
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced the “Liberty on Parade” will take place this year. …
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Man comes face-to-face with angry octopus in rare attack
Considered by biologists to be some of the most intelligent invertebrates, octopuses are normally playful and inquisitive. But an Australian…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration to return this summer
Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot announced Thursday that the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will return to Snake River Landing in 2021. …
Continue Reading Meet Rusty. He has spent half of his dog life in an animal shelter
A dog in Waco, Texas, has done a lot of living in his two short years on Earth. The latest twist? An adoption that lasted less than 24 hours. Rusty…
Continue Reading Royal box of chocolates from 1900 discovered in war helmet
From sugary-sweet eggs to luxury chocolate truffles, Easter is a time many will be exchanging treats with their loved ones. But maybe check the…
Continue Reading Peeps are back with a vengeance
Everything is coming up Peeps this Easter. Pepsi has launched a limited edition Peeps soda. 7-Eleven is serving a Peeps latte, convenience chain…
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Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection
Grizzly bears are slowly expanding the turf where they roam in parts of the northern Rocky Mountains but need continued protections, according to…
Continue Reading Goodbye empty middle seats. Delta is selling the whole plane starting May 1
The empty middle seat on airplanes, one of the few advantages of pandemic, is about to disappear. Delta Air Lines, the last remaining US airline to…
Continue Reading Chipotle is giving away $100,000 in bitcoin
Chipotle is jumping into the bitcoin craze. Sort of. No, the chain isn’t accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its Mexican dishes.…
Continue Reading Pizza Hut redesigns the drive-thru
Pizza Hut is doubling down on the growing popularity of the drive-thru with a new digital-focused version now opening at more than 1,500 restaurants…
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Bird goes viral for telling dog “I love you”
A bird in Idaho has gone viral with more than 20-million views on Tik-Tok, by expressing its love for his four-legged…
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Idaho gas prices in top 10 most expensive
The Gem State now ranks tenth in the country for most expensive…
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Zoo Idaho to open Saturday
Zoo Idaho’s opening day for the 2021 season is set for April…
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East Idaho special needs Easter egg hunt set for April 3
Fremont County SAR will hold its Annual East Idaho Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3 for communities and areas from Island Park to…
Continue Reading Disney+ just raised prices. Here’s why
Your Disney+ bill is about to go up. The reason? “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Lando,” “Ahsoka,” “Loki,”…
Continue Reading How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice
Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…
Continue Reading Do octopuses dream? Maybe. But they definitely change colors while they sleep
With its eight legs wrapped around itself as if in a hug and its eye pupils narrowed to a slit, the octopus breathes evenly, its body a uniform…
Continue Reading Disneyland plans expansion following year of closure
Disneyland — the iconic resort whose gates have been closed for more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic — isn’t just reopening next…
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Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for April
Idaho Fish and Game will stock approximately 1,950 catchable-sized rainbow at the following locations in…
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Rabbits in need to get a new home in Shelley
Some rabbits rescued by volunteers are getting a new home. …
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Yellowstone announces fee increases to fishing and boating permits
Fees for fishing and boating permits in Yellowstone National Park increased Wednesday.…
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Wrong-way crash fatalities on the rise in Idaho
In Idaho, wrong-way deaths are up 50%, climbing from two to three deaths each year.…
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Service dog statutes updates webinar
Future service dogs in Idaho could use a little more of our help, to help…
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Montana governor gets warning in killing of Yellowstone wolf
Montana’s governor was given a warning by state wildlife officials after killing a radio-collared wolf near Yellowstone National Park in February…
Continue Reading Here comes $3 gas, just as Americans start traveling again
Travel-starved Americans emerging from lockdown may need to budget for $3-a-gallon gasoline on their next road trip. Prices at the pump are on the…
Continue Reading Hasbro wants your help in updating Monopoly’s Community Chest cards
Hasbro is turning to fans for help modernizing its classic board game Monopoly. The toy company announced last week that it is changing all 16 of the…
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Nikes are getting harder to find at stores. Here’s why
Struggling to find Nike sneakers at your neighborhood shoe store? That’s by design. Nike wants customers to buy more of its shoes, clothing and…
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Idaho gas prices near $3 mark but could stabilize soon, AAA says
The Gem State’s average gas price is about to hit the $3 mark, but after several weeks of rising prices here and across the country, AAA says…
Continue Reading Donald Trump is creating his own social media network that will go live in a few months
Former President Donald Trump is coming back to social media — but this time with his own network, a Trump spokesperson told Fox News on…
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Cow gives birth to quadruplets
A cow in Buhl delivered one shocking surprise on St. Patrick’s…
Continue Reading To save the planet, Tide wants you to quit using warm water for laundry
Doing your laundry with cold water can help save the planet, and maybe save you some money along the way. That’s the message from Tide in a…
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Police keeping a sharp eye for St. Patrick’s Day drunk drivers
Local law enforcement agencies are on high alert to keep roads safe with eyes sharp looking for impaired drivers.…
Continue Reading No screaming on California theme park rides due to COVID-19, guidelines say
When Southern California’s theme parks reopen as early as April, it could be with one very significant and silent difference: no screaming on…
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Don’t push your luck: Plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day and don’t drive impaired
St. Patrick’s Day is time for the wearin’ o’ the green and the luck of the Irish, and while many celebrations include a toast to St. Patrick himself,…
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April 30 to be Proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day in Pocatello
Therapy animals and their human handlers will be honored at Thursday’s Pocatello City Council…
Continue Reading It’s not Happy St. Patty’s Day, but St. Paddy’s Day. Here’s why
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no vibrant, green parades, group celebrations, or religious coming-togethers for a second year in a row…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus. Don’t let that happen
St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…
Continue Reading 8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep
Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake…
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Mule deer fawns, elk calves winter survival tracking slightly above average
83% of fawns and 92% of calves with tracking collars have survived through…
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Great Easter Egg Hunt set for April 3
The Great Easter Egg Hunt is back this year with a new location at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing.…
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Yellowstone’s first bear sighting of 2021
A pilot supporting park wildlife studies saw the first grizzly bear of 2021 Saturday.…
Continue Reading 9 food ideas to help you sleep well
Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices post second-highest weekly increase in US
According to AAA, Idaho gas prices shot up another 17 cents in the last week.…
Continue Reading Here’s how you could win $1,000 by playing cornhole in your own backyard
If you are a lawn game enthusiast, now might be your chance to shine! Lawn care company TruGreen is offering $1,000 dollars to a cornhole aficionado…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day
In preparation for opening day, Idaho Falls Zoo is asking for your help to tidy up the zoo grounds.…
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Wildlife survey shows 29 nonnative goats in Teton Range
As few as 29 nonnative mountain goats remain in Teton Range in Wyoming after aggressive efforts to hunt the animals out of existence, wildlife…
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Outbreak linked to hundreds of bird deaths comes to Utah
A salmonella outbreak linked to the deaths of hundreds of songbirds has come to Utah and officials are asking people to immediately remove or clean…
Continue Reading The pandemic made these cereals cool again
When the pandemic hit, something astonishing happened in the cereal aisle: It cleared out. Beloved brands like Grape-Nuts were suddenly out of stock.…
Continue Reading The greatest airplane beds in the sky
The most luxurious thing in the sky is to stretch out on a fully flat bed and sleep your way through a night flight, arriving refreshed the next…
Continue Reading How a year of living almost exclusively online made the internet weird again
On the audio-based app Clubhouse, people are gathering in virtual rooms to make whale moaning noises or to participate in silent meditation together.…
Continue Reading How this fruit became the star of Italian cooking
Paolo Gramaglia loves tomatoes. The owner and chef of the Michelin-starred President restaurant in Pompeii, his link with the fruit is so strong, he…
Continue Reading Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak
In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends those who have bird feeders in their yards…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices skyrocket
Idaho gas prices edged above the national average Thursday to statewide average $2.84 per gallon. …
Continue Reading Kids interrupting your DIY home improvements? Ace Hardware will help get you a sitter
Ace Hardware wants you to stop blaming your kids for not giving you time to paint over the ugly mustard yellow bathroom walls. So the hardware and…
Continue Reading Netflix may crack down on password sharing
If you’re using your sister’s boyfriend’s dad’s Netflix account — listen up. The streaming giant is testing a new feature…
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Temporary speed reductions in East Idaho as spring breakup approaches
Recent winter storms and fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to develop along roadways in Eastern…
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These epic Girl Scout cookie-inspired recipes put a new spin on classic flavors
Freezing Thin Mints before devouring them, one by one, is as fancy as some of us get during Girl Scout cookie season. But this year, two pastry chefs…
Continue Reading Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite after a five-year hiatus
Cheese connoisseurs, it’s time to celebrate: Taco Bell is bringing back the Quesalupa after a five-year hiatus. The Quesalupa quickly became a…
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Hunter harvest was up for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in 2020
Idaho elk and deer hunters had increased harvests in 2020 after dipping between 2018 and…
Continue Reading ‘Cookies’ track your every move online. Now there’s a fight over what should replace them
For decades, “cookies” have been tracking you around the web. They’re the snippets of code that uniquely identify your browser and…
Continue Reading A snake that smiles right back at you … three times
There are a few reptile fanatics that smile when they see snakes, but maybe only one snake that can smile right back at you … three times.…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices rise this week
For many Idaho drivers, the days of cheaper gas prices are officially in the rearview mirror. …
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Idaho Falls Zoo to open April 10
The Idaho Falls Zoo will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, April 10 at 9:30…
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Reward for reporting illegal motorized travel or dumping on public land
The BLM is asking everyone to report illegal off-road travel or illegal dumping on public lands. It could earn the caller a $500 reward from the…
Continue Reading Apple is discontinuing the iMac Pro
Apple is no longer making the iMac Pro, once the most-powerful computer the company offered. For those looking to get their hands on the…
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US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans
Wolf hunting policies in some U.S. states are taking an aggressive turn as Republican lawmakers and conservative hunting groups push to curb their…
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RMHC needs community support
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho is on a mission to help local families in…
Continue Reading Your thoughts wanted on Proposed Trail System in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking comments about a planned Pioneer Ridge Trail…
Continue Reading World’s first space hotel scheduled to open in 2027
If you’re daydreaming of future travels while stuck at home during the pandemic, why fantasize about the beaches of Bali or the canals of…
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Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter to cover pet adoptions for veterans
The men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military can add a furry friend to their life for free thanks to a local…
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Simpson cosponsors the Grizzly Bear State Management Act
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney in reintroducing H.R 1403, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act.…
Continue Reading More screen time is linked to binge eating in children, US study finds
The ills of excessive screen time have been well-documented, but a recent study just identified another possible risk. Children between the ages of 9…
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Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from you about four dockets of proposed rule changes.…
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Rare ‘locked’ letter sealed 300 years ago is finally opened virtually
Three hundred years ago, before envelopes, passwords and security codes, writers often struggled to keep thoughts, cares and dreams expressed in…
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Star Card deadline approaches
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles continues to raise awareness of the importance of obtaining a Star Card – Idaho’s REAL…
Continue Reading Target reports a record year for sales
The pandemic drove Target to a record year of sales growth, as shoppers stocked up at its stores and bought online. Target’s 2020 sales…
Continue Reading Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back
Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at…
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Bills to curb wolf numbers advance in Montana Legislature
Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed for their expenses by private groups under a proposal advanced by state…
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Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak
Idaho fish and wildlife officials are recommending that residents take down their backyard bird feeders or clean them frequently amid a salmonella…
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ISP warns to watch for elk north of Pocatello
Idaho State Police are urging motorists to be cautious of elk along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Fort…
Continue Reading Comfort yourself with these 6 hearty soups
How many more weeks of winter? Sounds like it’s the right time for a bowl — no, make that a cauldron — of soup. “People get…
Continue Reading Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in March
Idaho Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at two local waters from March 8 to March…
Continue Reading The Italian town where they eat 500-year-old meals
The signs of the Renaissance are everywhere in Italy. Grand piazzas and palazzos. Metal-spiked doors. Looming archways. And, of course, all that…
Continue Reading Welcome to McDonald’s. A machine will take your order now
At a McDonald’s drive-thru in a Chicago suburb, customers may notice something different about the voice that takes their orders for Big Macs…
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Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are going gender neutral
Hasbro is dropping the honorific “mister” from “Mr. Potato Head,” renaming the shapeshifting plastic spud to the…
Continue Reading Apple mini stores are coming to some Targets
Call it a Mac mini: Target is opening scaled-down versions of Apple stores at some of its US outlets this year, furthering the two companies’…
Continue Reading The hot new thing in tech: speaking into your phone
Before last year, 28-year-old Meredith Giuliani thought voice notes were “kind of weird,” and she mostly stuck to texting. But after the…
Continue Reading Puppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says
Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…
Continue Reading Nearly 30,000 Macs reportedly infected with mysterious malware
Nearly 30,000 Macs world-wide have been infected with mysterious malware, according to researchers at security firm Red Canary. The malware, which…
Continue Reading Taco Bell joins the chicken wars with a new taco
Everyone seems to love fried chicken sandwiches. But how about a fried chicken sandwich on a taco? Taco Bell is making that dream come true with its…
Continue Reading ‘The Muppet Show’ showcases the seemingly endless depth of Disney+
Over on Disney+ it’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights as “The Muppet Show” debuts on the service Friday.…
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Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, experts say
Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for…
Continue Reading Tech promises to make your life better. Does it?
Over a month after this year’s virtual CES tech trade show, touting new and conceptual products of the future, I was left wondering whether…
Continue Reading Google Maps will now let you pay for parking and transit without leaving the app
Google Maps can already tell you which train to take or map out an optimal driving route. Now, it’s simplifying travel even more by letting…
Continue Reading Wendy’s is heating up the chicken sandwich wars with this new item
Wendy’s is heating up the fried chicken sandwich wars — quite literally this time. The newest entrant into the poultry clash is a Jalapeño…
Continue Reading Artwork made of 5,000 images captured over 13 years to go on sale in auction house first
A collage comprised of 5,000 images taken over the course of 13 years by digital artist Beeple will become the first of its kind to go under the…
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Couple, 85 and 81, find love at Wyoming senior center
Romance is the last thing Leatha Houghtaling and John DiMeglio expected to find at the Cody Senior…
Continue Reading Nestlé’s newest KitKat is missing a key ingredient
Breaking off a piece of that vegan KitKat bar is now a reality. Nestlé is launching a non-dairy version of the popular candy bar, called KitKat V.…
Continue Reading This is the biggest drawing in the world made by one person
An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is selling chicken hoodies for $5
At this point, there’s nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald’s is…
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