Idaho Archives

Education and the legislature – Perspectives from Idaho’s Superintendent of public instruction

January 22, 2025 5:09 PM Seth Ratliff

The 2025 legislative session continues, and one of the topics on every representative’s mind is the issue of school…

Controversial proposal to challenge same-sex marriage moves to Idaho House floor

January 22, 2025 4:23 PM Seth Ratliff

A proposal to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court level is now moving to the Idaho House…

University of Idaho holding annual Potato Conference and Ag Expo

January 22, 2025 4:58 PM Sam Ross

The University of Idaho is holding the 2025 Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building…

School board votes to close Washington Elementary

January 21, 2025 10:28 PM Sam Ross, Ashley Chilcutt

With a three to two vote, the D25 school board passed a motion to close Washington Elementary School.…

Body found inside parked vehicle near Bonneville County landfill

January 21, 2025 4:35 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is investigating a body discovered near the Peterson Hill Landfill on E. Sunnyside Road.…

17th Street bridge construction stirring trouble for neighboring businesses

January 21, 2025 5:05 PM Ariel Jensen

If you have driven by the Grand Teton Mall or the Ammon Target the last couple of days, you may have noticed traffic is busier than usual.

17th…

Prosecutor: 5 Teens behind the ‘boom’ sounds heard in Jefferson County

January 21, 2025 4:28 PM Curtis Jackson

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s office reported that five teenagers are responsible for creating the large boom heard in the county.…

Pocatello agency holding challenge in February to combat elderly loneliness

January 21, 2025 1:24 PM Sam Ross

Local Area Agency on Aging uring people to reach out to their older friends and family.…

Idaho Falls Rescue Mission supports those in need during extreme cold

January 21, 2025 3:57 PM Seth Ratliff

Subzero temperatures are creating dangerous conditions across eastern Idaho and some of those most at risk are people without…

Idaho, Wyoming elected officials congratulate President Trump

January 20, 2025 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Not long after the president was sworn in, Idaho’s and Wyoming’s congressional leaders issued statements supporting Donald…

Idaho State University honors MLK Day with its annual march

January 20, 2025 5:57 PM Sam Ross

Idaho State University held their annual march and program in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on…

Tendoy Elementary families and staff hold rally ahead of possible school closure

January 20, 2025 2:59 PM Sam Ross

Some Tendoy Elementary School staff, students, and their families gathered Monday morning to show support for the school ahead of a possible school…

Governor Little introduces wildfire plans for the state

January 20, 2025 4:48 AM Kailey Galaviz

Governor Brad Little held a press conference today to update Idahoans on the many ways Idaho is working to ensure our state does not experience…

Schools announcing closures due to cold temperatures on Monday, Jan. 20

January 19, 2025 5:48 PM Tucker Robertson

The following schools/districts are closed on Monday, January 20 In response to the harsh cold. This list does not include closed schools in…

Extreme cold conditions benefitting local ski resort

January 19, 2025 4:55 PM Noah Farley

The fact the weather has consistently stayed cold has been great for the…

Drivers urged to slow down as elk collisions surge

January 17, 2025 5:22 PM Ariel Jensen

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Fish and Game are warning drivers to slow down.

They report five elk have been hit by cars just this week in Fort…

Idaho National Guard deployed to help with Presidential Inauguration

January 17, 2025 3:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Approximately 350 Soldiers and Airmen from the Idaho National Guard left Boise Friday morning for Washington, D.C., to assist with the Presidential…

Lane closure planned between Fort Hall and Chubbuck

January 17, 2025 3:25 PM Tucker Robertson

The Idaho Transportation Department wants you to know that northbound and southbound lanes will travel on the same side of I-15 the week of Jan.…

Red Cross urging people to give blood during National Blood Donor Month

January 17, 2025 3:48 PM Sam Ross

The American Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are asking donors in the area to roll up their sleeves and give blood during National Blood…

Red states can pick up the legal fight against mifepristone, judge rules

January 16, 2025 3:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Missouri, Kansas and Idaho can press forward with their lawsuit to restrict access to the abortion drug…

“Snow Daddy” set to hit the road with its new name chosen by local students

January 16, 2025 4:52 PM Sam Ross

Franklin Middle School students named an area snow plow ‘Snow…

Bannock County veterans asking for help to repair water damage in historic building

January 16, 2025 5:21 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County veterans are asking for the community’s help to raise funds for repairs to the historic Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter receives large donation to build new shelter

January 16, 2025 3:53 PM Noah Farley

Cevering says the goal is for the new facility to open in May…

Health West to start construction on new Pocatello pharmacy

January 17, 2025 11:57 AM Sam Ross

Health West announced they will soon begin construction on a new pharmacy located inside their Health West Pocatello…

Gov. Little’s “Keeping Promises” Initiative – Key takeaways for Southeast Idaho

January 15, 2025 5:47 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Little was in Idaho Falls Wednesday, highlighting his “keeping promises plan” for the 2025 Idaho…

Idaho Falls mayor presents her last State of the City

January 15, 2025 5:26 PM Curtis Jackson, Ariel Jensen

Wednesday afternoon of January 15th 2025 Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper spoke at her last State of the City to address after 12 years of service as…

Pocatello man charged with leaving puppies in dumpster

January 15, 2025 3:14 PM Curtis Jackson

A man from Pocatello is facing several animal abandonment and cruelty…

Pocatello-Chubbuck School District host public hearing on enrollment

January 15, 2025 1:37 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is holding a public hearing to discuss attendance and enrollment issues and possible school closures…

Bannock County returns forensic lab funds

January 15, 2025 1:41 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County has returned nearly $1 million of state funding originally secured to construct the now-defunct East Idaho Forensic Pathology…

Two killed in head-on crash near Carey

January 15, 2025 12:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Two people were killed in a head-on collision on US 26/93 just north of Carey on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.…

District 91 CTE Center in high demand after 3 years of success

January 14, 2025 5:52 PM Ariel Jensen

Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has been around for three…

Ammon drivers beware! 17th Street to close Sunday for bridge work

January 14, 2025 3:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Drivers who use 17th Street to get to Ammon from Idaho Falls will soon have to find a different route.…

Bomb squad called to Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building

January 14, 2025 1:06 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building was evacuated Tuesday morning when an ordnance shell was found by construction…

Wife shoots husband after he threatens to kill her in Irwin

January 14, 2025 11:29 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a fight between a husband and wife that ended up in a…

neighborhood watch sign on phone line pole

Pocatello agencies hosting stalking awareness webinar

January 14, 2025 10:59 AM Sam Ross

The Southeast Idaho Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force is hosting a stalking awareness webinar on Tuesday, January…

Attorney asks for Jeremy Best to be moved to Madison County

January 13, 2025 4:47 PM Seth Ratliff

Jeremy Best’s attorney wants to move him out of the Bonneville County Jail to the Madison County Jail because of constitutional rights…

Community All-Star: How Swan Valley Fire Chief serves his community

January 13, 2025 1:21 PM Linda Larsen

Some of our own Swan Valley firefighters are now in California battling those fires. Their training comes from a very…

Bingham County citizens share concerns over proposed gravel pit

January 13, 2025 4:05 PM Sam Ross

Bingham County residents banding together to appeal a decision to allow the operation of a gravel pit.…

Student-inspired names appear on snowplows

January 13, 2025 12:15 PM Curtis Jackson, Kailey Galaviz

Watch out for Pow Pow Ka Plow on the roads. The newly named plow by students hits the roads across eastern…

Pocatello man arrested for Sunday morning shooting

January 12, 2025 2:21 PM News Team

A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident on Upland St. Sunday…

Passengers evacuated after “suspicious device” was found at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport

January 11, 2025 5:24 PM Tucker Robertson

Around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 11, a security incident occurred at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport resulting in the response of the Idaho Falls…

Idaho bill raises the bar on getting initiatives, referendums onto ballot

January 10, 2025 4:11 PM Curtis Jackson

Lawmakers are once again attempting to make it more difficult to pass a citizen-backed ballot initiative or…

Lava Hot Springs Senior Center seeking funds for building refurbishments

January 10, 2025 1:33 PM Sam Ross

The Lava Hot Springs Senior Center is seeking grant money and other funds to maintain and repair the historic…

Bonneville County Sheriff unveils new jail expansion

January 10, 2025 12:40 PM Ariel Jensen

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated two newly completed expansion projects to the jail with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday…

Lori Vallow tells judge she’s ready for trial

January 10, 2025 1:09 PM Curtis Jackson

Lori Vallow appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for a status conference Friday, January 10, 2025.…

Meet the Swan Valley firefighters who are on their way to California

January 9, 2025 4:53 PM Linda Larsen

One hundred and four firefighters, and twenty-five fire engines from Idaho are on their way to help fight the devastating California…

Madison County Sheriff investigates fatal crash near Teton

January 8, 2025 7:20 PM Tucker Robertson

Two people were killed Wednesday in a crash on Idaho Highway 33 east of Teton.…

Ammon students enjoy new dining experience

January 9, 2025 12:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Ammon Elementary students get to eat in a brand-new cafeteria.…

I-15/I-86 Interchange project to be completed this year

January 9, 2025 11:23 AM Sam Ross

After years of construction, the I-86 and I-15 System Interchange project is expected to be completed by August 2025, according to the Idaho…

Idaho DMV urges drivers to add your next of kin to online account

January 9, 2025 11:20 AM Curtis Jackson

The following is a news release from the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles. BOISE, Idaho (IDMV) – The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is…

Idaho House starts 2025 session with proposal to challenge same-sex marriage

January 8, 2025 11:12 AM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho House committee is considering asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage…

Hacker accesses student, teacher data in Bonneville School District 93

January 8, 2025 4:12 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents saying someone accessed their PowerSchool data system during the holiday break.…

Grizzly bears to remain on Endangered Species Act list

January 8, 2025 2:20 PM Curtis Jackson

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will keep grizzly bears on the Endangered Species Act list and is proposing to create a “Distinct Population…

Idaho’s Top 10 prohibited items TSA found in carry-on luggage

January 8, 2025 12:00 PM Curtis Jackson

A sledgehammer, a bowie knife, and a large slingshot. What do these items all have in common? They were all discovered in carry-on luggage at…

Eastern Idaho health officials respond to declining vaccination rates nationwide

January 8, 2025 1:23 PM Seth Ratliff

Vaccine exemptions among kindergartners have hit an all-time high this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Three snowmobilers rescued from ravine near Island Park

January 8, 2025 9:33 AM Curtis Jackson

Three Minnesota men riding snowmobiles were rescued from a deep ravine west of Island Park on Monday evening, January 6,…

Fun wintertime things to do at the Idaho Falls Library

January 8, 2025 10:12 AM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls Public Library says there is always something to do at the library to keep you warm, entertained, and…

TikTok Ban: What do parents think?

January 7, 2025 11:56 AM Seth Ratliff

As the potential ban inches closer, American parents are split on whether it would enhance online safety for their…

Blackfoot gravel pit discussed at county planning and zoning meeting

January 6, 2025 5:25 PM Sam Ross

At a Bingham County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Monday morning, people gathered at the Nuart Theater in Blackfoot to discuss a…

Southeastern Idaho Public Health wants parents to start new year with home visit program

January 6, 2025 5:26 PM Sam Ross

Through the ‘Parents as Teachers’ program, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) helps new parents develop a support system and get in touch with…

Key Takeaways: Governor Little’s State of the State address

January 6, 2025 11:28 AM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little is set to kick of the first day of the 2025 Legislative session with the annual State of the State address. Little will begin…

Governor outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislature

January 3, 2025 2:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Governor Brad Little addressed the news media Friday morning about his priorities for the 2025…

Could Rocky Mountain Power increase rates in 2025?

December 30, 2024 5:25 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Rocky Mountain Power has submitted a proposal to increase customer rates for electricity services in…

Mobile IV clinic serving Southeast Idaho brings hydration to homes

January 1, 2025 3:12 PM Sam Ross

A local business provides a unique service–bringing IV hydration treatments to people’s…

Pocatello skating rink hosting all-ages New Year’s Eve parties

December 31, 2024 3:55 PM Sam Ross

Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center is celebrating New Year’s Eve with all-ages parties on the…

Bingham County Republicans elect chairman once again

December 31, 2024 9:19 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Republicans met Monday night to re-elect new…

Two winning numbers drawn in Idaho Lottery’s $1,000,000 Raffle

December 30, 2024 8:09 PM News Release

Two lucky Idaho Lottery winning tickets are now worth a guaranteed…

Former President Jimmy Carter visited the area a few times

December 30, 2024 3:02 PM Curtis Jackson

One of his most memorable stops was a family rafting trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon…

Pocatello applying for grant to make area of Portneuf River more accessible for floating

December 30, 2024 2:12 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello is applying for a state grant that would fund improvements to the Simplot Trailhead, with the goal of creating a better access point to the…

Community Food Basket finishes off another successful year

December 25, 2024 2:31 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is winding down the 2024 year with a hard finish of collecting and sharing food through the holiday…

Greater Idaho Falls Transit to offer free rides at certain times during holidays

December 20, 2024 12:55 PM News Release

Make sure your holiday celebrations end on a good note and take a ride on Greater Idaho Falls Transit On-Demand – not in the back of a police…

Staying safe while traveling for the holidays

December 20, 2024 12:06 PM Noah Farley

“You’ve got to be patient. You’ve got to obey those traffic laws. That’ll give you the least amount of risk so that you don’t have something else get…

East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children

December 20, 2024 11:10 AM News Release

Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…

Two Florida women injured in car-truck collision near Island Park

December 18, 2024 8:49 PM Curtis Jackson

Two Florida women were injured and taken to the hospital after their car collided with a semi-truck near Island Park on Tuesday…

ISP, Broulims and local partners deliver 600 Christmas meals

December 18, 2024 3:54 PM Seth Ratliff

This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east…

Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank

December 18, 2024 1:25 PM Sam Ross

Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…

City of Idaho Falls weighs in on Intermountain Packings’ unpleasant aroma

December 16, 2024 4:23 PM Seth Ratliff

The Intermountain Packing (IMP) in Idaho Falls is responding to public criticism of a pungent smell some neighbors say is being spread from the…

Controversial Facebook group settles lawsuit with father of missing child

December 18, 2024 3:50 PM Seth Ratliff

The leaders of a controversial facebook group called “Justice for Deorr” has settled a libel lawsuit with the father of the missing…

United Way received large donations for community non-profit support this year

December 17, 2024 1:48 PM Sam Ross

United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s…

Traffic diverted off US 20 due to accident

December 16, 2024 5:38 PM Curtis Jackson

Madison County authorities are investigating a fiery crash on US 20 just south of the Thornton exit. Westbound traffic is being diverted off US 20.…

Police find “suspicious device” in car

December 16, 2024 5:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Police in Twin Falls had to call in the bomb squad when they found a suspicious device in a car on Sunday.…

ITD names 12 snowplows with help from students and employees

December 16, 2024 1:20 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has selected 12 winners from its first annual Name a Snowplow…

Chubbuck Road re-opens to Highland area

December 16, 2024 12:57 PM News Release

The long-awaited reopening of Chubbuck Road has come and traffic is once again flowing from Chubbuck to the Highland…

Salvation Army prepares to give toys to children in need

December 16, 2024 3:17 PM Noah Farley

“We have seen a greater need among families. Any kind of an extra like toys a family feast at Christmas is just almost out of the question for many…

“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape

December 13, 2024 2:54 PM Ariel Jensen

St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…

Behavioral Health Crisis Center celebrates 10th anniversary

December 13, 2024 5:15 PM Rose Jones

The Behavioral Health Crisis Center of Eastern Idaho celebrated 10 years of service Friday…

Make-A-Wish runs hopeful hotline with help from wish kids

December 12, 2024 3:08 PM Noah Farley

Make-A-Wish is bringing back its Holiday Wish Line—a hotline people can call to hear pre-recorded messages from six wish…

Court rules Bingham GOP leadership invalid, Bingham County GOP withdraws appeal

December 11, 2024 4:37 PM Seth Ratliff

After a year-long conflict between Republican party leadership in Bingham County and the state GOP, District Judge Darren Simpson ruled that Bingham…

IDOC admits mistakes leading to escape of accused killer Kevin Kuintzle

December 11, 2024 11:42 AM Seth Ratliff, Ariel Jensen

Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said “The systems designed to prevent Kevin Kuintzle, from being placed at a non-secure…

Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief

December 11, 2024 2:08 PM Sam Ross

The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…

100,000 meals served at Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table

December 10, 2024 10:22 PM Seth Ratliff

A local soup kitchen is crossing a major milestone. After 17 years, the Community Dinner Table (CDT) in Blackfoot has served 100,000 meals to people…

Idaho State University Physics Department receives large anonymous donation

December 10, 2024 4:44 PM Sam Ross

An anonymous donor pledged $100,000 for physics students at Idaho State…

Live animals star in local Nativity performance

December 10, 2024 3:27 PM Ashley Chilcutt

People came to the Coltman area Monday night to watch a live outdoor nativity scene.…

Sheriff: Missing Bonneville County man found in backcountry

December 9, 2024 9:13 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Matthew Godfrey was found stranded in the backcountry area of Bonneville County. He was taken to the…

Simplot celebrates 80th anniversary of Pocatello plant with event and donation

December 10, 2024 1:16 PM Sam Ross

Simplot celebrated the 80th anniversary of the opening of their Pocatello Don Plant with an event on…

Deadline approaching to enroll for Your Health Idaho

December 10, 2024 11:43 AM News Team

Idahoans have an extra day to enroll this year! This year, Your Health Idaho extended the enrollment deadline to midnight MST Monday, December 16, to…