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Idaho lawmakers face tight schedule to extend tax deadline

March 24, 2021 10:48 AM Associated Press

Legislation extending the tax filing deadline from April 15 to May 17 for Idaho residents will be among lawmakers’ top priorities for when they…

Rigby Police Chief raises stalking awareness, prevention

March 24, 2021 10:07 AM News Team

Rigby Police Chief Sam Tower announced Wednesday it is his personal mission to further educate the public on awareness and prevention of…

Service dog statutes updates webinar

March 23, 2021 6:32 PM Ariel Schroeder

Future service dogs in Idaho could use a little more of our help, to help…

359 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

March 23, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 359 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

Man arrested after found stuck in stolen vehicle

March 23, 2021 11:50 AM News Team

A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found stuck on a canal bank in a stolen…

Idaho Falls Power wins utility recognition

March 23, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

The American Public Power Association awarded Idaho Falls Power a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation for providing reliable and safe…

Montana man to go to trial following Idaho bar shooting

March 23, 2021 11:25 AM Associated Press

A jury trial for a Montana man accused of shooting into a crowd outside a bar in Idaho last year has been scheduled for April 28.…

Man arrested for unlawful entry, possession of meth

March 23, 2021 11:20 AM News Team

A 20-year-old Rupert man was booked into the Bonneville County Jail…

Telephone town hall with Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel

March 23, 2021 10:22 AM News Team

You are invited to participate in a telephone town hall meeting with Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel…

Coronavirus variants identified in Eastern Idaho

March 22, 2021 3:26 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health announced the presence of the United Kingdom (UK) Coronavirus variant (B.1.1.7) as well as the California Coronavirus…

340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

March 22, 2021 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

Kootenai County woman sentenced for unlawful practice of midwifery

March 22, 2021 6:00 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a Kootenai County woman was sentenced Friday for unlawful practice of…

COVID-19 online support group

March 22, 2021 5:51 PM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare announced a series of virtual, interactive support groups for all Idahoans interested in learning how to cope…

Governor approves water project legislation

March 22, 2021 9:33 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last…

Locals line up for COVID-19 vaccines now available to ages 55 to 64

March 22, 2021 4:22 PM Ariel Schroeder

People are heading to the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls to get their…

Idaho gas prices near $3 mark but could stabilize soon, AAA says

March 22, 2021 12:40 PM News Team

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…

ISDA confirms aquatic weeds in Blue Heart Spring

March 22, 2021 12:06 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aquatic noxious weed, in Blue Heart Spring…

Idaho county sued for sheriff’s captain’s alleged misconduct

March 22, 2021 9:35 AM Associated Press

A county in Idaho is facing three separate lawsuits that accuse a sheriff’s captain of misconduct, including threatening to assault a now-former…

235 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

March 20, 2021 7:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 235 new COVID-19 cases on…

Bonneville County Concealed Weapons Permit, Sex Offender Registry offices closed March 24

March 20, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Concealed Weapons Permit and Sex Offender Registry services, located inside the Driver’s License Division of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s…

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…

Health officials issue warning as COVID-19 cases surge

March 19, 2021 10:32 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has issued a warning saying they are starting to see a surge of COVID-19 cases primarily in Bonneville County but also in…

383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

March 19, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 383 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

Idaho’s income tax deadline remains April 15

March 19, 2021 1:06 PM News Team, Associated Press

Idaho’s filing deadline for 2020 income taxes remains April 15.…

CVAC sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little

March 19, 2021 11:39 AM News Team

The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. MST on Friday.…

Idaho Republicans hold press conference

March 19, 2021 10:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Republicans have scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m.…

Grant increases ISU distance learning opportunities

March 18, 2021 10:27 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University will receive more than $320,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support the installations of distance…

Black Canyon Middle School construction almost finished

March 18, 2021 4:10 PM Rachel Fabbi

Construction is ahead of schedule at Black Canyon Middle School in…

Idaho Falls is top COVID-19 hotspot in nation, New York Times reports

March 18, 2021 12:27 PM Kaitlin Miklos

A new report shows Idaho Falls is leading the nation in new coronavirus cases with Rexburg being…

341 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

March 18, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

Some Idahoans to receive stimulus payments via debit card

March 18, 2021 12:50 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is reminding Idahoans some may soon see their federal stimulus payments arriving in the mail in the form of debit…

Gov. Little details path forward for federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Idaho

March 18, 2021 11:02 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little emphasized Thursday the need to direct the billions of dollars allocated for Idaho from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into…

Idaho lawmakers target COVID-19 rules even as they get sick

March 18, 2021 11:22 AM Associated Press

A fourth lawmaker in the Idaho House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week’s time and just as the Legislature is…

Rescuers talk about truck rescue near Tuttle

March 17, 2021 5:35 PM Rachel Fabbi

The images of a truck hanging off a bridge over the Malad Gorge, and the successful rescue mission involved are getting attention…

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…

454 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

March 17, 2021 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 454 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Idaho House approves massive income tax cut and rebate plan

March 17, 2021 3:35 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House on Wednesday approved a massive income tax cut backers say provides much-needed relief for taxpayers but opponents say is a massive…

Idaho lawmaker panel approves ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban

March 17, 2021 2:34 PM Associated Press

An Idaho bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions in the state by banning them once fetal cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound has been…

D93 failed levy discussion

March 17, 2021 5:36 PM News Team

Hard decisions need to be made at Bonneville School District…

Coroner identifies 24-year-old man killed near Boise State

March 17, 2021 12:06 PM Associated Press

A man who was shot and killed during what authorities believe was a sidewalk robbery attempt near Boise State University has been identified as Guy…

Idaho House speaker fears Legislature shutdown amid COVID-19

March 17, 2021 11:09 AM Associated Press

The top member in the Idaho House says he’s concerned the Legislature might have to shut down if House members continue getting sick with COVID-19.…

Police keeping a sharp eye for St. Patrick’s Day drunk drivers

March 17, 2021 4:43 PM Ariel Schroeder

Local law enforcement agencies are on high alert to keep roads safe with eyes sharp looking for impaired drivers.…

House panel OKs legislation to trim Idaho governor’s powers

March 17, 2021 2:54 PM Associated Press

A House panel has approved legislation trimming an Idaho governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature’s power.…

Gov. Little signs bill investing in public buildings

March 17, 2021 2:46 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 225 into law…

Don’t push your luck: Plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day and don’t drive impaired

March 17, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

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,…

Ammon Bundy tells judge he’s miserable in jail

March 17, 2021 1:09 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is telling a judge he’s miserable in jail causing his supporters to go to harass the judge outside his…

Franklin County Powerball ticket claimed

March 17, 2021 11:05 AM News Team

A Lewiston, Utah woman claimed the second $50,000 Powerball prize from last Wednesday night’s draw. …

Business Bill of Rights passes Idaho House

March 15, 2021 5:59 PM News Team

A bill to create a Business Bill of Rights is moving forward after passing the Idaho…

350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

March 16, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

Police: 1 dead, 2 held in shooting at Boise State University

March 16, 2021 9:20 AM Associated Press

Police in Boise, Idaho say they’re holding two suspects in a fatal shooting near a Boise State University student housing…

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine timeline moves up

March 16, 2021 4:33 PM News Team

The timeline for any Idaho adult to get a COVID-19 vaccine is moving…

Basic American Foods offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for employees

March 16, 2021 3:03 PM News Team

Basic American Foods (BAF) announced Tuesday plans to host COVID-19 vaccinations clinics for current employees at each of their East Idaho…

Idaho Land Board votes to oppose Republican-backed law

March 16, 2021 2:49 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Land Board has voted to oppose a proposed law backed by Republican lawmakers that would ban the attorney general’s office from representing…

Gov. Little signs bill investing in outdoor recreation and state parks

March 16, 2021 2:31 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 204 into law…

Coronavirus liability shield heads to Idaho governor’s desk

March 16, 2021 2:18 PM Associated Press

Legislation intended to shield Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches COVID-19 headed to the governor’s…

Grocery credit refunds on the way for Form 24 filers

March 16, 2021 1:04 PM News Team

If you filed a Form 24 to get a grocery credit refund, your money is on the way.…

“Avoid it:” Using muddy trails makes mangled mess for summer

March 16, 2021 3:16 PM Emma Iannacone

People are flocking to the trails as East Idaho enjoys a taste of spring weather. But adventuring into mud can cause more problems than dirty…

Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday

March 16, 2021 11:47 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…

Mule deer fawns, elk calves winter survival tracking slightly above average

March 16, 2021 2:41 PM News Team

83% of fawns and 92% of calves with tracking collars have survived through…

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday

March 16, 2021 12:57 PM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…

Idaho students invited to share artwork through Aviation Art Contest

March 16, 2021 9:47 AM News Team

Idaho students ages 5-18 are invited to submit artwork under the theme “Aviation to the Rescue” in the 2021 Aviation Art…

421 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

March 15, 2021 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 421 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

1st Street Swap Meet keeping drugs off streets

March 16, 2021 9:57 AM Ariel Schroeder

Dozens of community members gathered on 1st Street in Idaho Falls Saturday in an effort to keep drugs off Eastern Idaho…

Idaho was most moved into state in 2020, GIFAR says

March 15, 2021 5:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

Realtors are learning the Idaho housing market had one of the best years in real estate…

Ammon Bundy arrested after missing trial on trespass charge

March 15, 2021 2:19 PM Associated Press

Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Monday after failing to attend his trial on charges that he trespassed during an Idaho legislative…

People 55+ with at risk conditions, grocery workers eligible for vaccine

March 15, 2021 4:23 PM Emma Iannacone

On Monday, vaccine eligibility opened up to Idahoans 55 and older with underlying medical conditions and to people in a variety of jobs, like…

ISU health professions students helped deliver nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines

March 15, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

Idaho State University student pharmacists, nurses, dental hygienists and physician assistants have helped nearly 5,000 people get COVID-19 vaccines…

Idaho’s January unemployment down to 3.4%

March 15, 2021 2:39 PM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in…

Idaho House panel approves prohibition on mask mandates

March 15, 2021 2:30 PM Associated Press

Legislation to prohibit mask mandates by government entities in Idaho is headed to the House.…

Bill targets emergency declarations that hamper businesses

March 15, 2021 2:21 PM Associated Press

Legislation that would immediately end emergency declarations or health orders in Idaho involving such things as wildfires, floods or pandemics if it…

Idaho gas prices post second-highest weekly increase in US

March 15, 2021 1:08 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho gas prices shot up another 17 cents in the last week.…

Gov. Little signs bill investing in law enforcement

March 15, 2021 11:28 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 205 into law…

Idaho Red Cross receives new vehicles to respond to disasters, deliver lifesaving blood

March 15, 2021 10:43 AM News Team

The American Red Cross of Greater Idaho is unveiling two new vehicles in Eastern Idaho that will help the humanitarian organization respond to…

Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day

March 15, 2021 9:45 AM News Team

In preparation for opening day, Idaho Falls Zoo is asking for your help to tidy up the zoo grounds.…

Red Lobster closing Pocatello location

March 14, 2021 1:25 PM Linda Larsen

The seafood restaurant abruptly closed its doors forever Saturday…

Health officials reflect on one year anniversary of coronavirus in Idaho

March 14, 2021 11:01 AM Rachel Fabbi

Now one year into the pandemic, we know more about how coronavirus spreads, how to treat it, and we now have multiple…

293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

March 13, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

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…

333 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

March 12, 2021 4:50 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 333 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little

March 12, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send a recommendation to Gov. Brad Little on the process for vaccinating Idahoans between…

New ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban bill introduced in Idaho Senate

March 12, 2021 11:04 AM Associated Press

Lawmakers on a Senate panel on Friday introduced a new version of legislation that would outlaw abortions in Idaho after fetal heartbeats are…

Montana man found not guilty of attempted murder in shooting

March 12, 2021 4:17 PM Associated Press

A Montana man accused of a shooting during an altercation on July Fourth was found guilty of three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer,…

Senate votes to limit governor’s emergency authority

March 12, 2021 1:57 PM News Team

By a vote of 27-7-1, the Idaho Senate has approved legislation limiting the Governor’s powers during times of extreme emergency. …

First-term Idaho Republican lawmaker out with COVID-19

March 12, 2021 11:36 AM Associated Press

Republican Rep. Bruce Skaug says he received a positive COVID-19 test Friday morning.…

10-year-old skis all 20 Idaho ski areas in one season

March 12, 2021 11:13 AM News Team

New Plymouth, Idaho, 10-year-old Henry Black has completed his quest to slalom all 20 of the state’s alpine ski areas.…

Local trends as COVID-19 pandemic hits one-year mark

March 11, 2021 5:45 PM Rachel Fabbi

As we come to the year mark when the first case of COVID-19 appeared in Idaho, the number of active cases in the state seems to be…

Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak

March 11, 2021 5:51 PM News Team

In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends those who have bird feeders in their yards…