Beware of scammers targeting Idaho Power customers
On Utility Scam Awareness Day, recognized Nov. 16 each year, Idaho Power reminds customers to stay vigilant of scams year-round but especially as the…
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Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM officesÂ
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits now through Dec. 24, 2022.…
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Annual Downtown Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting set Nov. 19
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls is set for Nov. 19 beginning at 5:45…
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Unemployment insurance workshop for employers on saving money, using program
Employers will learn about how to save money by keeping unemployment insurance tax rates low and other details about the program in a free Zoom…
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Crash blocks US 26 east of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 8:01 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2022, at westbound US26 at milepost 339.5, east of…
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East Idaho Community Band is getting back together
After a two year intermission because of the corona virus, The East Idaho Community Band, formerly known as Idaho Falls Community Band, is getting…
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2022 Festival of Trees returns to the Elk’s Lodge Nov. 14-18
This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland.…
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Idaho Falls Fall Brew
People gathered at the broadway plaza on Saturday afternoon to enjoy food and country music at the Fall Brew in Idaho…
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Heartfelt reunion at Watersprings Veterans celebration
Students at Watersprings Elementary sang their hearts out to honor local service members and members of the armed forces at Friday’s Veterans Day…
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Early morning fire damages estimated at $100,000
Four people are without their home following an early morning fire…
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EIRMC adds psychiatry to graduate medical education program
EIRMC recently established a Psychiatry Residency program to address a shortage of mental health professionals throughout the…
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Agencies agree to expand INL Site disposal facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) have…
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A fast friendship has led to many years hosting craft fairs
Julie Mitchell Rounds and Konda Fuller met nearly 30 years…
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District 91’s bond failed – What’s next?
After Tuesday’s election results, District 91’s $250 billion dollar bond did not…
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Idaho Falls’ War Bonnet Round Up voted 2022’s best medium-sized rodeo in Idaho
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, has been voted as 2022’s Best Medium Rodeo in Idaho for the PRCA Wilderness…
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Big & Rich to play first concert at Mountain America Center
Country super duo Big & Rich will be the first concert at Hero Arena at the new Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, Nov.…
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INL unveils new equipment at Center of Advanced Energy Studies
In a ribbon cutting held Monday afternoon, members of INL, Boise State University, Idaho State University and the University of Idaho showed the…
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D91 launches new anonymous reporting system
Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching STOPit!, a reporting system that will allow students, parents and patrons to anonymously report concerns…
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest
An early morning traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Bonneville County 40-year-old after she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine…
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S Boulevard overpass will temporarily close Tuesday for water service repair
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline near the entrance to the S Boulevard overpass at its intersection with…
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Department of Labor names new economist for eastern Idaho
Ryan Whitesides is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for eastern Idaho.…
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Marines on a mission pass through Idaho Falls
A group of former marines hiking across the nation made their way through Idaho Falls on Saturday. The soldiers call their journey “The Long…
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Idaho Army National Guard troops return
45 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, to Idaho Falls, after a yearlong deployment to Southwest Asia in support…
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D91 Taxpayers signs have been stolen
The taxpayers from school district 91 in Idaho Falls are losing their yard…
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Idaho Falls police investigate shooting
The Idaho Falls Police is currently investigating a shooting in Idaho Falls. According to Police PIO Jessica Clements, the incident occurred in an…
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Holiday gas bumps could affect prices going into 2023
Gas experts at AAA say we may be in for a holiday spike in gas prices.
Due to distribution costs, prices vary across the state. For example in some…
Downed power line causes power outage
Grandview Drive is currently blocked between Buckbord Lane and Mars Street due to a downed power line.…
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Alaska Airlines suspends service between Idaho Falls and Boise
Alaska Airlines is suspending service between the Idaho Falls Regional Airport and…
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Halloween tradition continued at Reed’s Dairy
Reed’s Dairy continued its 12 year tradition Saturday…
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Floating bridge in Idaho Falls closed for winter
As winter approaches, the floating pedestrian bridge near Johns’ Hole was removed for the season.…
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Local church meetinghouse donated to Community Food Basket as new headquarters
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday the donation of a building located at 351 W. 14th Street in Idaho Falls to the…
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RSV is on the rise, and a local clinic wants your help to find a vaccine
RSV is on the rise in our community and a local research center needs your help to find a…
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Doom Attractions scares for D.A.R.E
Doom haunted attractions in Idaho Falls has been a local Halloween classic for five years. Attraction director, Brent Wilson says his Halloween…
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Trunk-or-treat provides accessible Halloween fun
The Brickyard event center in Man across the street from Wood’s Funeral home in Ammon was the site of some Halloween fun. Camp Hayden a local…
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CEI continues to grow with 8% increase for fall 2022
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) saw an 8% increase in credit student enrollment over fall…
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Idaho Falls honors atomic workers for National Day of Remembrance
This October marks the commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance (NDOR) for Nuclear Weapons Workers.…
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Women’s clothing store coming soon to Ammon
Women’s clothing store ROOLEE will be opening a location in Ammon.…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport launches new arts program
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will highlight live performances, permanent art displays and community art contests with the new Idaho Falls…
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Honoring former nuclear weapons workers
On Friday in Idaho Falls, former nuclear weapons workers will be honored as part of a National Day of…
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Search continues for overdue hunter
The search continues for an…
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Harlem Globetrotters announce Idaho Falls stop
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Hero Arena at the new Mountain America Center on Feb. 28,…
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Idaho nuclear lab gets $150M to upgrade infrastructure
The Idaho National Laboratory in the eastern part of the state will receive $150 million for infrastructure improvements to boost nuclear research…
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The search continues for an…
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Free health screenings offered
Eastern Idaho Public Health and Southeastern Idaho Public Health offices are offering free health screenings to anyone 18 years or…
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Stay safe while working in the yard
As the leaves turn, fall weather arrives in the Mountain…
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Halloween Mutt Strut set Oct. 26
The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with…
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Scouts collect 7,500 pounds of food
The local Boy Scouts of America are helping feed the less fortunate with this year’s Scouting for Food event. Scouts from all over Southeast Idaho…
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Driver killed in accident on Hitt Road
A rollover accident claimed the life of one person Friday…
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday
The annual City of Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday, Oct.…
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Fuel spill quickly contained
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a fuel spill located at the 1500 block of E…
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Idaho Falls city government comes to elementary students
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper met with third graders Thursday at Edgewood Elementary School.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo extending season into November
The Idaho Falls Zoo is extending its regular season into November to give visitors more chances to enjoy the best little zoo in the…
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Be on guard this open enrollment period
Open enrollment for health insurance is here, and while you may need to adjust your plan or keep things the same, it is important to be on guard for…
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Boo at the Zoo starts Thursday
The little ghost and goblins are getting ready to visit the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus…
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How to avoid current frauds and scams
The Federal Trade Commission and AARP of Idaho are reaching out to Idahoans to prevent fraud before the…
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2 Idaho Falls City Council members appointed to statewide advisory councils
Two Idaho Falls City Council members have been appointed to two statewide councils that give representation for Eastern Idaho in important policy…
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What to do with your leaves this fall
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 24.…
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Idaho Falls seeks applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission
The City of Idaho Falls is seeking applicants to serve the community by joining the Planning and Zoning…
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Old Dominion coming to Idaho Falls
Old Dominion will be making a stop at Hero Arena inside the new Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls for a show on Thursday, February 23, 2023.…
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Wanted man arrested for vehicle burglaries
A 43-year-old Bonneville County man has been arrested for vehicle…
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Idaho Falls establishes parks curfew, places limits on shelter usage
Parks in Idaho Falls are now closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to promote public safety, reduce vandalism and ensure a better quality of life for…
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Hunters can help prevent poaching incidents while searching for trophy
As hunting season continues to draw outdoorsmen out from all over looking for the different animals drawing them out, the risk of poaching rises.…
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Tradition finding its way into a new era
IFI)- The conference room at the Residence Inn in Idaho Falls became the back drop for the Wet Shave expo. The expo returned to Idaho Falls after a…
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DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for County Line Hydroelectric Facility
The proposed facility would be located on the Snake River in Jefferson and Bonneville…
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Community Food Basket Food Drive nearing its goal
The drive will continue throughout the end of October.…
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Deputies report runaway 16-year-old girl found safe
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a…
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More people now eligible to give blood with the Red Cross
More blood donors – especially type O donors – are urged to donate now to prevent disruptions to essential medical care this…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring 12 full-time firefighters.…
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Pet adoption event set Saturday
The Snake River Animal Shelter is hosting a pet adoption event with Wackerli Subaru as part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative Saturday.…
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Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant could start in December
A nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho designed to treat 900,000 gallons of sodium-bearing, radioactive waste will likely start operating…
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CEI Clothesline exhibit spreads awareness of sexual abuse and domestic violence
The College of Eastern Idaho is holding its second annual Clothesline project on the CEI…
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STEM at the Museum of Idaho
Both young, and young of heart, learn how fun and exciting STEM can be and what it means to be a part of careers that can change the…
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Idaho National Laboratory scientist receives Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished scientist and department manager Ron Boring has won the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s 2022 Arnold M. Small and Betty M.…
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Wall of Warmth accepting donations now
Is your closet filled with coats you no longer use? The Wall of Warmth is a great place to donate them.…
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Another great year for Idaho tourism
From the views of the Tetons to the Treasure Valley, the Gem State has a lot to…
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‘Falls’ lit blue to honor local law enforcement
The falls were lit up in blue Saturday night to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement.…
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Model train show brings families together
The Idaho Falls Recreation Center on Memorial Drive once again was home to a model train…
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17th Street lane closures next week
Crews will be doing utility work on 17th Street next week.…
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Man wanted by police found
Logan Barnett was located Thursday night shortly before 11:00 p.m. He was wanted for a felony aggravated battery. …
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Police investigate fatality collision on Sunnyside
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department responded Wednesday to a vehicle collision on Sunnyside Road near Potomac Way.…
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Fall leaves are starting to change
October brings a change in the…
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Community Food Basket needs more donations fast
This fall marks the start of another community-wide food drive for the Idaho Falls community food basket. According to Food Basket director Ariel…
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Businesses offering more incentives to hire new employees
Several industries and local businesses are feeling the effects of the worker shortage. The state unemployment rate is less than 3 percent, which…
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Chicken laying eggs inside eggs
Family finds an egg twice the size of a regular egg and find something unexpected…
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Police locate missing adult, continue to search for wanted subject
The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating two people, Kelli Martinez and Logan…
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Idaho Falls – Rexburg area employers offer jobs, careers at Oct. 5 hiring event
Multiple employers who are ready to hire qualified applicants will be on hand at a hiring event Oct.…
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D91 holds community open houses on bond
As part of its ongoing efforts to connect with parents and patrons and share information about the upcoming bond election, Idaho Falls School…
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Brian Regan announces show in Idaho Falls
He will be coming to Idaho Falls on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at Hero Arena inside Mountain America Center.…
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Johnson Brothers longtime CEO retires at 80
Johnson Brothers longtime CEO and President David Sargis is officially retiring and marking the occasion on his 80th…
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Prosecutor will not seek death penalty in case against Randy Larkin
Prosecutor will not seek death penalty in case against Randy Larkin who is charged with the shooting death of 36-year-old Morey…
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17th Street to be closed Sunday
A small section of 17th Street will be closed on Sunday for…
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INL opens the nation’s first security-focused 5G testing range
Idaho National Lab (INL) may be well known for energy research, but it’s now on the cutting edge of research into 5G…
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Idaho Fish and Game cautions hunters against Avian flu
Avian influenza could impact Idaho waterfowl hunters yet again this fall, with the virus now discovered across much of the state. Biologists at the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department fire prevention block party
The block party celebrates the kick-off of the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). This year marks 100 years…
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Cat and dog die in mobile home fire
Two animals are dead and another one is recovering after a mobile home fire in Idaho…
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Museum of Idaho announces ‘Toytopia’ exhibit
The Museum of Idaho is gearing up to open its’ new ‘Toytopia’ exhibit this…
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Communication lines down on Sunnyside
Multiple customers are without fiber, including some City of Idaho Falls facilities, after a dump truck accidentally hit communication lines earlier…
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Distinguished Under 40 honorees announced
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 recipients of its annual Distinguished Under 40…
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Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2023 to be named during statewide scholarship competition
articipants will compete for $35,000 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for…
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IFFD kicks off fire prevention week with block party on Sept. 29
The community is invited to come enjoy a fun evening with local fire departments for the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on…
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