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Idaho children ages 12-15 now eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

May 12, 2021 4:48 PM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced all Idaho children ages 12-15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.…

Idaho governor signs property tax legislation

May 12, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a property tax relief bill that opponents say is deeply flawed but backers say is better than…

Wyoming to end federal supplemental unemployment benefits

May 12, 2021 12:05 PM Associated Press

The governor of Wyoming has announced that the state will end its participation in federal supplemental benefits intended to address high…

Idaho governor signs bill to halt Biden moves on gun law

May 11, 2021 9:18 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation aimed at thwarting a half-dozen executive actions by President Joe Biden to combat gun…

Gov. Little signed House Bill 362 into law

May 10, 2021 2:02 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 362 into law Monday, his sustainable transportation funding solution that directs $80 million in ongoing…

Man arrested after high speed chase

May 10, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

Blackfoot Police officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on an older model pick-up truck in the area of South Shilling Street within the City…

Suspicious death in Jefferson County

May 7, 2021 4:45 PM News Team

Jefferson County deputies received a call in reference to a missing 43-year-old female Wednesday.…

Police investigate shooting fatality

May 7, 2021 2:29 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to a residence in the 500 N. block of Lakewood Wednesday night to a reported…

Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves signed by governor

May 7, 2021 12:46 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a measure that could lead to killing 90% of the state’s 1,500 wolves in a move that was backed by hunters…

Portion of I-15 closed due to high winds

May 7, 2021 3:56 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Roberts is closed due to high winds and low visibility.…

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…

Teen accidentally shoots himself with handgun

May 7, 2021 9:21 AM Curtis Jackson

The Jefferson County Sheriff says a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the chest while getting out of his…

Idaho sets June execution date for Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr.

May 7, 2021 9:23 AM Associated Press

Idaho death row inmate Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr. has been scheduled for execution on June…

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…

1 in custody, 3 injured after active shooter incident at Rigby Middle School

May 6, 2021 9:58 AM News Team, Associated Press

There was an active shooter at Rigby Middle School Thursday morning, Jefferson School District 251 confirmed. …

Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

May 5, 2021 10:41 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on…

No ongoing threat at Irving Middle School, police continue to investigate

May 4, 2021 9:35 AM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department has cleared the building at Irving Middle School and has determined there is no known ongoing threat.…

Ammon man arrested for resisting arrest, injuring deputy

May 3, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Vaughan St. early Saturday to a physical disturbance. …

Tabitha G. McKnight and Leonardo J. Lopez

Fleeing suspects arrested for possession of cocaine

May 3, 2021 2:29 PM News Team

Two adults were arrested Saturday night after fleeing from a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy and subsequently crashing their vehicle at the…

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

May 3, 2021 3:00 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was booked into the Bonneville County Jail Saturday after being found in possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. …

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…

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…

Police investigate string of malicious property damage

April 28, 2021 3:30 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious property damage that occurred over the weekend.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state

April 21, 2021 6:07 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the wolves roaming…

Lucky break: Idaho Powerball lives as global growth stalls

April 21, 2021 10:57 AM Associated Press

Powerball will continue in Idaho for at least another year despite an attempt by lawmakers to end the game in August over fears of foreign…

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…

Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho

April 20, 2021 5:19 PM Associated Press

A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of the…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 41 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

April 14, 2021 4:07 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 41 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 90 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 13, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 90 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…

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…

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…

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…

Idaho Falls Zoo Amur tiger passes away

April 8, 2021 10:51 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo announced Thursday the passing of its 18-year-old Amur tiger, Basha.…

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…

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…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 92 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 3, 2021 6:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 92 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 102 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 2, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 102 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.…

Missing 11-year-old located

April 2, 2021 12:13 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Mariyah Fuentes has been located and is safe.…

D91 resumes search for new superintendent

April 2, 2021 12:27 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is resuming its search for a new…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office partners with Othram to identify human remains

April 1, 2021 10:14 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Othram Laboratories to help identify human remains found in the Palisades area.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 1, 2021 4:01 PM News Team

Local Health officials reported new 141 COVID-19 cases in the area…

4-year-old killed in ATV accident

March 31, 2021 4:56 PM News Team

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 1436 E. 1460 N. in Terreton in reference to an ATV accident with injuries Wednesday around 3:34…

Forrest Fenn treasure hunter digs himself into a federal sentence

March 31, 2021 12:26 PM News Team

Chief Federal District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced Rodrick Dow Craythorn, 52, of Syracuse, Utah for excavating and damaging archeological…

Man arrested for aggravated assault with a sword weapon

March 31, 2021 4:52 PM News Team

Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 4122 E. 300 N. in Jefferson County Sunday around 9:35 p.m. in reference to a domestic dispute…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 209 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 31, 2021 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 209 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho

March 30, 2021 2:53 PM News Team

Individuals who are 16 years of age and older are now eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine through enrolled providers within Bannock, Bear Lake,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 159 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 30, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 159 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho governor issues first veto of 2021 legislative session

March 29, 2021 2:16 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued his first veto of the 2021 legislative session, refusing to sign a bill involving the responsibilities of the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 145 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 29, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 145 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death in the area…

Idaho gas prices in top 10 most expensive

March 29, 2021 12:12 PM News Team

The Gem State now ranks tenth in the country for most expensive…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 95 new COVID-19 cases

March 27, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 95 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 26, 2021 2:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Police no longer searching for 19-year-old

March 26, 2021 10:47 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a 19-year-old male resident of Idaho Falls.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 152 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 25, 2021 2:11 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 152 new COVID-19 cases and another COVID-19 related death Thursday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 24, 2021 2:39 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

March 23, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and three new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Tuesday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 154 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 22, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 154 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 20, 2021 4:46 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…

Idaho Legislature shuts down due to COVID-19 outbreak

March 19, 2021 9:11 AM Associated Press

The Idaho House of Representatives votes to recess until April 6 after 5 members recently tested positive for…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 131 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

March 19, 2021 3:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 131 new COVID-19 cases and two new COVID-19 related deaths in the area Friday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 158 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 18, 2021 3:46 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 158 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Officers cleared in fatal shooting

March 17, 2021 4:51 PM News Team

A Critical Incident Task Force has concluded there is no evidence to support criminal charges against Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Dino Vidal…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

March 17, 2021 3:56 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…

Firefighters control Ft. Hall fire

March 17, 2021 4:56 PM News Team

Fort Hall Fire & EMS was dispatched to a controlled fire that got out of control on Edmo Road on the Fort Hall Reservation Wednesday around 2:30…

School bus hits power pole causing power outage

March 17, 2021 10:26 AM News Team

No major injuries were reported after a school bus hit a power pole Wednesday morning and caused a power…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

March 16, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Man arrested after high-speed chase

March 15, 2021 3:21 AM Linda Larsen

A local man is behind bars after leading officers on a high-speed…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 178 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 15, 2021 3:58 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 178 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 170 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 13, 2021 5:00 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 170 new COVID-19 cases…

Bannock County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Division on-site

UPDATE: Missing motorists found in Bannock County

March 13, 2021 9:39 AM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office announced the two have been found in Bannock…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 176 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 12, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 176 new cases and one new death…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 11, 2021 4:30 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

March 10, 2021 3:56 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 231 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 9, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 231 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Eastern Idaho cocaine dealer sentenced

March 8, 2021 5:27 PM News Team

A 51-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 58 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 224 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

March 8, 2021 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 224 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…

Man sentenced after injury hit and run crash

September 30, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

A 27-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for lleaving the scene of an injury crash…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 73 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 6, 2021 6:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 73 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…

Preliminary results released after 3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash

March 5, 2021 11:21 AM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho National Guard announced Friday the preliminary results of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center’s investigation into the Feb. 2 UH-60…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 5, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death in the area Friday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 4, 2021 4:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 3, 2021 3:48 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.…

Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old from Blackfoot canceled

March 2, 2021 8:48 PM Bre Clark

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Francine Baird was located and safe Tuesday…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 144 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 2, 2021 4:09 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 144 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Police investigate Saturday shooting

March 1, 2021 12:54 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

March 1, 2021 3:48 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area and two new deaths…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 27, 2021 5:00 PM News Team

Local heath officials reported 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

February 26, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 100 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 25, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area…