Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
After the Fill the Boot campaign was canceled last year due to the pandemic, Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters are asking for help with not…
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Dog ejected from vehicle in Idaho crash found herding sheep
A dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during a car accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do…
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Chad Daybell pleads not guilty, Lori Vallow-Daybell committed
Chad Daybell entered not guilty pleas on all counts in the indictment Wednesday before Judge Steven W.…
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Idaho on pace for record $800 million budget surplus
Idaho Governor Brad Little is boasting about the strength of the state’s…
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Fort Hall fireworks stands open for season, expecting big sales
Fort Hall has long been a popular place for East Idaho families to buy their fireworks from, due to their large…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: Idaho’s COVID-19 numbers drop, vaccination rate remains low, 11 new deaths
State health officials say the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Idaho continues to drop and the vast majority of the infections are…
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Alive After Five returns to Idaho Falls
Alive after Five is back in downtown Idaho Falls, after not happening last summer due to the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck
On hand for the event were officials from the city and the fire…
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Pay It Forward: 50 Yard Challenge
A local seventh grade girl wants to mow a lot of lawns this summer, but there’s a reason for…
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Free Fishing Day is June 12, and here’s what you need to know for a fun day of fishing
Free Fishing Day in Idaho is June…
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ISU students, community partners deliver 12,000 COVID-19 vaccines statewide
In a collaborative effort to mitigate the continuing spread of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho and Meridian areas, a multitude of agencies came together…
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Free childhood immunization clinic to be held in Idaho Falls on June 16
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) will be holding a free (no out-of-pocket cost) childhood immunization clinic on Wednesday, June…
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BLM seeks input on proposed St. Anthony Sand Dunes Special Recreation Area Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office is seeking public input on the development of a Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP)…
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Non-resident fees increase at popular Idaho parks
Camping and entry fees for non-Idaho residents will double at select Idaho State Parks on Thursday to comply with a new state…
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Risch, Crapo on final passage of China legislation
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo are releasing statements after the United States Innovation and Competition Act…
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D91 Education Foundation awards $25,000 in college scholarships
The D91 Education Foundation announced the recipients of more than $25,000 worth of college…
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Simpson announces projects for Idaho included in surface transportation legislation
Congressman Mike Simpson announced projects for Idaho in new transportation…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 127 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 127 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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US judge rules against Idaho suction-dredge gold miner
A suction-dredge gold miner who operated in an Idaho river containing federally protected salmon without required permits is facing what could be…
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Unique land auction in Caldwell could generate at least $6 million with competitive bids expected
Two side-by-side endowment land agriculture parcels amounting to 282 acres sit mostly unused adjacent to Caldwell’s Vallivue High School and Middle…
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Risch welcomes summer interns to Washington, D.C. office
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced Monday the selection of four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for summer 2021.…
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National farm industry leaders to visit Idaho, learn about dams
National farm industry leaders are planning to visit Idaho to learn more about…
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IEA names executive director
The Idaho Education Association has hired Paul Stark as executive…
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Gov. Little pushes back on Biden for undoing Trump’s progress on environmental regulations
Governor Brad Little issued the following statement Tuesday in response to an announcement by the Biden Administration…
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IDOC walkaway back in custody
The Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from his job Saturday is back in…
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Fatal crash south of Twin Falls
A 24-year-old Twin Falls man succumbed to his injuries after a crash…
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Deep-red Idaho sees growing clash between GOP and far right
Mainstream and far-right Republicans are battling for control of the party and the state in deeply conservative Idaho.…
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First rabid bats of the season found in Bonneville, Payette counties
Idaho public health officials are reporting two bats have tested positive for rabies in Bonneville and Payette counties.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 235 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 235 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…
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New Emergency Broadband Benefit program to assist nearly one-third of Idahoans
Nearly one-third of Idahoans may be eligible to receive discounted broadband internet service through a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
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EIRMC named a “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital” for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, IBM Watson Health named Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center a “50 Top Cardiovascular…
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INL microreactor project out for comment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday the start of a 31-day public review period on a Final Environmental Assessment for a proposal to…
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Idaho gas prices continue to increase
Idaho gas prices have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.20/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Arson suspected in Idaho theme park roller coaster fire
Authorities suspect an arsonist set a wooden roller coaster on fire in an overnight blaze at a northern Idaho theme park.…
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Man sent to hospital after motorcycle accident
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet and was injured in the crash. Kerry Hammon with the Idaho Falls Fire Department says the 40-year-old…
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Wildland firefighters finish training
On Friday, they got hands-on experience by participating in a wildland fire simulation. The students practiced digging fireline at Ryder Park, which…
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AAA warns about dangers of hot cars
In 2019, 53 children died in vehicular heatstroke deaths. From 1998-2020, a total of 882 children…
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BYU-Idaho to fully reopen for fall 2021 semester
Current health and safety measures, such as physical distancing, campus-wide sanitation, and mask requirements will still be in place at the…
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NRCS Idaho: This spring has been one of the driest on record
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho says this spring has been one of the driest on record, leading to earlier and higher irrigation…
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Little orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice
overnor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and Idaho state flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 26, to honor former…
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State Board postpones action on state ESSER plan
The Idaho State Board of Education voted Friday to postpone approval of its plan to use more than $146 million in federal Elementary and Secondary…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 165 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 165 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Idaho GOP takes stance against Ammon Bundy
The Idaho Republican Party is taking a stance against a possible candidate for Idaho governor after Ammon Bundy announced he may run for the job as a…
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Idaho Power requests 2 rate adjustments
Idaho Power has requested two rate adjustments with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission…
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Behind the scenes look at Idaho Falls Airport construction
The airport is adding 38,000 square feet. The upgrades include things like new gates, more area for passengers, and a new restaurant, says IDA…
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Mule deer rescued from mud pit
A yearling mule deer doe got more than she bargained for when she tried walking through a “mud puddle” in a field off of Marsh Creek Road just…
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Sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse hunters required to have new permits and tags for 2021
Upland bird hunters in Idaho need to be aware of changes to sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting…
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Officials: Bald eagles kill 54 sheep at farm in Idaho
A farmer in Idaho has said he lost about $7,500 in revenue from 54 lambs killed by nearby bald eagles.…
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Idaho Supreme Court schedules hearing for Reclaim Idaho initiative rights case
The Idaho Supreme Court announced Thursday morning it will hear Reclaim Idaho’s case
against the new anti-initiatives…
COVID-19 UPDATES: 600K fully vaccinated
Idaho officials reported Thursday 600,070 people are fully vaccinated.…
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AAA warns about hot car dangers
Temperatures are rising across the Gem State, and AAA reminds parents to bring their children with them into air-conditioned buildings to prevent the…
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New vehicle registrations now available online
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicles is adding another option to its online DMV services.…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest moves to high fire danger
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved to High Fire Danger due to weather and fuel conditions.…
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Input sought on salmon/steelhead changes for 2022-2024
Anglers who fish in Idaho’s Clearwater Region are encouraged to participate in a survey about potential changes to salmon and steelhead fishing…
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Idaho misses first coronavirus vaccine goal
As the country celebrated reaching 50% of American adults vaccinated, Idaho missed its first vaccination goal by just…
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Former Chief Justice Charles McDevitt dies at 89
Former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles F. McDevitt has died. He was…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Rec unveils newsletter
The free publication offers information of community events such as movies in the park, sports team sign-ups, and more.…
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TSA, Idaho Falls Airport officials prepare for busy travel season
Rick Cloutier, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport manager, says people are just ready to…
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UPDATED: Wanted man found in Denver
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for Deon Waynewood.…
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CEI releases design concepts for Future Tech building
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has released the latest design concepts for its new Future Tech building.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 173 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 173 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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ISP issued 233 seat belt citations during last 2 weeks of May followed by tragic Memorial Day weekend
Idaho State Police Troopers wrote 233 citations to motorists for not wearing seat belts during the last two weeks in…
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Annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest begins
Idaho Fish and Game says it is extremely important you respect all closure signs and not enter posted…
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Avoid summer diseases spread by insects
As the weather around the state beings to warm, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering advice to help families avoid some potentially…
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IDA kicks off new, nonstop American Airlines flights June 3
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will kick off two new, daily American Airlines flights beginning Thursday.…
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100 Deadliest Days off to bad start, ISP urges caution
At least 10 people died in 8 separate accidents statewide during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend, according to Idaho State…
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Boise attorney appointed to Idaho Supreme Court
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he appointed Boise lawyer Colleen Zahn to the Idaho Supreme Court, replacing Justice Roger Burdick, who is…
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Idaho ranks 23rd in US for most teen-involved crash deaths per capita
Idaho currently ranks 23rd in the country for most per-capita crash fatalities involving teen…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…
Continue Reading 2 vehicle fatality crash near Fairfield
Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on US Highway 20 near milepost 142, west of Fairfield Tuesday around 1:00…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho launches Wish Heroes Campaign
The Wish Heroes Campaign kicked off Tuesday, celebrating 35 years of Make-A-Wish…
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INL program matches prospective business partners with lab experts
Companies can now apply for Idaho National Laboratory’s Mentor-Protégé Program.…
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New trial court administrator appointed for Idaho’s Third Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed a new trial court administrator for Idaho’s Third Judicial District.…
Continue Reading Idaho family says teacher had students push girl down stairs
Parents of a Twin Falls middle school student have filed a tort claim against the school district, contending the girl was injured after a teacher…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.18/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Air ambulance transports 1 to hospital after crash on I-84
Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on Interstate 84 at mile marker 197, east of Hazelton Monday around 2:49…
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Brady Chapel opens to public for Memorial Day, fundraising efforts continue
People got a taste of Pocatello history, as the Brady Chapel opened to the public on Memorial…
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End of Watch Ride to Remember to honor Deputy Maser
The Beyond the Call of Duty – End of Watch Ride to Remember will be stopping at the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday in honor of Deputy…
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2 hospitalized after crash near Inkom
Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 61, north of Inkom Monday around 11:25…
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Idaho State Law Library reopens June 1
The Idaho State Law Library in Boise will reopen June 1 after a 14-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Idaho Supreme Court ordered…
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Motorcyclist dies after crash with tractor that crossed road
A man from Hazelton is dead after his motorcycle crashed into a tractor.…
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Memorial Day marks start of 100 deadliest days of driving
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season with BBQ’s, camping trips and family vacations which leads to busier roads and an increase in…
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2 killed in crash near Richfield
Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 187, north of Richfield.…
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Spokane man flees troopers in high-speed chase in Idaho
A Spokane man was tased Sunday following a high-speed chase in northern Idaho.…
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Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate to undergo psychological evaluation before trial
Pankey is accused of taking Jonelle from her Greeley home while her family was away sometime before 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1984, and killing her with a…
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Four killed in crash near Marsing
Investigating troopers say evidence on scene indicates a Honda Civic traveling northbound collided with a GMC Sierra pickup traveling…
Continue Reading Fort Hall man killed in car crash
Trahant, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the car and died at the…
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Idaho man sentenced for distribution, possession of child pornography
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Barclay to serve 25 years of supervised release following his prison sentence.…
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Labor Direct Job referral program begins June 1
A new Department of Labor referral program will result in more customized matches between job seekers and Idaho…
Continue Reading Gov. Little rescinds mask mandate prohibition put in place by Lt. Gov. while he was out of state
Idaho Governor Brad Little has rescinded a mask mandate prohibition put in place Thursday by the lieutenant governor while he was out of…
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Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument unveiled
Our fallen heroes here in Idaho are being honored for their ultimate…
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Memorial Day weekend begins the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads
This Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) reminds drivers to take caution during the “100…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 135 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 135 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Inaugural flight to Portland from Idaho Falls takes off
The Idaho Falls airport fire department sent them off with a traditional water…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power files rate request
Rocky Mountain Power filed a request Thursday with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to implement its long-term plan to modernize how the company…
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Idaho college first Hispanic-Serving Institution in state
A radio station reported the College of Southern Idaho has become the first in the state to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.…
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Minidoka National Historic Site Visitor Center summer hours begin Friday
On Friday, May 28, the Visitor Center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer…
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State Board approves construction of ISU Alumni Center, U of I plan to establish daily flights near campus
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved proposals Thursday from Idaho State University and the University of…
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Emergency drill held at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Airport took part in a full-scale exercise…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 139 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 139 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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