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AAA shares reminders for safe celebrations and trick-or-treating

October 26, 2023 11:09 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Halloween is just around the corner, and AAA is reminding drivers and trick-or-treaters to celebrate the spooky season with safety top of…

Absentee ballot request deadline Friday

October 26, 2023 9:40 AM News Team

The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election is Friday, Oct.…

Live burn training exercises in Rexburg

October 26, 2023 9:40 AM News Team

At this time, no road closures are planned on Oct.…

Lori Vallow-Daybell will be sent to Arizona to face murder conspiracy charges

October 25, 2023 8:26 PM Associated Press

A woman sentenced to life in prison in Idaho in the murders of her two kids and another woman will be taken to Arizona to face additional…

Cities prepare for winter snow

October 25, 2023 11:16 AM Evan Thomason

As winter approaches, the City of Idaho Falls is double checking themselves to make sure their snow operations are ready to…

Eastern Idaho methamphetamine traffickers sentenced to federal prison

October 25, 2023 10:57 AM News Team

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced on Wednesday the results of five separate methamphetamine trafficking cases in Eastern…

Department of Energy announcement for Idaho National Lab land use

October 25, 2023 6:22 PM Stephanie Lucas

There’s another big announcement about Idaho’s energy future from the Department of Energy.…

Mayors walking to improve their cities

October 25, 2023 6:14 PM Braydon Wilson

Mayors across the Gem State are walking daily all trying to improve their city. The goal is to walk 10,000+ steps a day for the entirety of the month…

Local student aspires to be a successful songwriter – How you can help

October 25, 2023 11:45 AM Kailey Galaviz

From a small town to a big stage; Cole Fryar, a senior at Shelley High School, is chasing his dreams to become a…

BLM and partners finalize travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

October 25, 2023 2:48 PM News Team

After extensive work with local partners, the Bureau of Land Management finalized a decision to create a comprehensive system of existing motorized…

Cleanup crews make progress on Idaho Site reactor decommissioning

October 25, 2023 2:59 PM News Team

Work continues to decommission the reactor that was the prototype for the first nuclear-powered…

Idaho faculty members recognized at General Education Summit

October 25, 2023 11:32 AM News Team

Six higher education faculty members were recognized earlier this month for their efforts to improve student success in general education courses at…

911 callers can now share video to Bannock County dispatch centers

October 25, 2023 10:39 AM News Team

Those in need of emergency services can now send live video to all dispatch centers in Bannock…

Help Fish and Game detect license fraud

October 25, 2023 9:23 AM News Team

License fraud is an abuse of the system, and it impacts Idaho’s residents and fish and wildlife…

Risch, Crapo lead effort to prohibit ESA sage-grouse listing

October 25, 2023 9:23 AM News Team

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), members of the Senate Western Caucus, led their colleagues in a letter to Senate…

Counties with the most bridges in Idaho

October 24, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

TruckInfo.net identified the counties in Idaho with the most bridges, using data from the Bureau of Transportation…

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter sees recent spike in canine parvovirus

October 24, 2023 11:46 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is dealing with seven puppies who have caught the…

Why is it so important to participate in city elections?

October 24, 2023 11:52 AM Braydon Wilson

After the opening of early voting on Monday, Oct. 23, city and county officials are taking the time to remind voters to participate in their local…

ISU breaks enrollment, retention records

October 18, 2023 5:00 PM Cole Sams

Idaho State University broke both enrollment and retention records this fall with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU than…

Fish salvage ordered for canals in Upper Snake Region

October 24, 2023 12:27 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for irrigation canals within the Upper Snake Region effective now through Nov. 30,…

BLM shares public feedback and revised process in Idaho Renewable Energy Strategy

October 24, 2023 11:17 AM News Team

Under the new policy, BLM Idaho is now requiring companies to gather input locally on proposed projects to understand stakeholders’ concerns before…

New Parent Corner website, student resource webpage launched

October 24, 2023 9:28 AM News Team

Whether they’re wondering about scholarships, academics or opportunities after high school, both parents and students in Idaho can now access…

Man sentenced to 71 months for failure to register as convicted sex offender, possession of stolen firearm

October 24, 2023 3:30 PM News Team

A 63-year-old Post Falls man was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for failure to register as a convicted sex offender and possession of a…

Police say driver fell asleep, struck power pole

October 24, 2023 10:40 AM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, Shelley Police Department and Shelley Fire/EMS responded to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of 1400…

Tire pressure monitoring won’t let you down

October 24, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

AAA testing shows systems are mostly accurate, but drivers should occasionally…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport to embark on expansion project

October 23, 2023 11:10 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport will soon get a new look as the airport and contractors embark on a 18,000-square-foot…

Rexburg police warn about scam

October 23, 2023 11:59 AM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department has received reports of an individual representing himself as an officer from the department by calling or texting…

What to do with your leaves this fall

October 16, 2023 2:41 PM Kailey Galaviz

You will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 23 thanks to the Idaho Falls Street Division.…

Supplies delivered to American Falls School District on Monday

Optum Idaho gives back to American Falls School District

October 23, 2023 5:52 PM Cole Sams

Students in American Falls will have the basic essentials they need as we approach…

US Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrests Nampa fugitive

October 23, 2023 5:19 PM News Team

The U.S. Marshal Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Anthony Daniel Garza on an arrest warrant issued on Aug. 16, 2023,…

Flags to fly half-staff for fallen Post Falls police officer

October 23, 2023 4:40 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little has ordered both the U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff to honor 36-year-old Post Falls Police Officer…

Lead awareness in Pocatello

October 23, 2023 4:07 PM Stephanie Lucas

It’s Lead Awareness Week in the City of Pocatello.…

IDOC seeks 2 walkaways from South Boise Women’s Correctional Center

October 23, 2023 1:03 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is seeking two South Boise Women’s Correctional Center residents who walked away from the…

Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $6.1 million health care fraud conspiracy in Idaho

October 23, 2023 1:00 PM News Team

A 40-year-old Sheridan, Wyo., woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…

Idaho gas prices drop 20 cents in a month

October 23, 2023 12:46 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices are dropping, but the high cost of crude oil and steady fuel demand are slowing their…

Falls Water Co. hosts public hearing Monday

October 23, 2023 10:59 AM Braydon Wilson

The Falls Water Company will be hosting a public hearing to discuss the raising of the water rate the company charges it customers.…

Groundbreaking event for Chubbuck entertainment complex Wednesday

October 23, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new entertainment complex in Chubbuck is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct.…

Town hall to offer help and answer questions for Idahoans Tuesday

October 23, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

AARP Idaho and experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will hold a live and…

Haunted Science Laboratory opens to public on Oct. 28

October 23, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

You are invited to see the not-so-spooky side of science just before…

Idaho Public Utilities hosts customer hearing

October 23, 2023 10:40 AM Conner Nuckols

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will be hosting a customer hearing in Idaho Falls on…

IDL seeks nominations for Forest Practices Advisory Committee

October 22, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Nominations will close Oct. 31,…

Board of Education approves some Empowering Parents recommendations

October 22, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The second year of the Empowering Parents program is anticipated to begin in mid-to-late…

Boy Scouts run annual Food Drive

October 21, 2023 10:16 AM Braydon Wilson

The Idaho Food Bank in Pocatello received a boost after a day of scouts going into the streets of Pocatello collecting food.…

Yellowstone Highway from A Street to Cliff Street will be closed Sunday

October 21, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

No through traffic will be allowed, but drivers will still be able to access…

Mobile home fire on Lakewood Avenue

October 20, 2023 11:12 AM News Team

The cause of the fire is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation Division.…

Salmon man sentenced for Lemhi County arson

October 20, 2023 2:39 PM News Team

A 24-year-old Salmon man was sentenced to three years of probation for causing a fire on public lands, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

Wanted man arrested after vehicle pursuit, collision

October 20, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

A wanted man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit ended in a crash…

‘I still hold hope for Peace:’ A message from a Jewish Rabbi

October 20, 2023 6:14 PM Seth Ratliff

It has been weeks since the first attacks on Israel, starting a contentious war against terrorist group…

Inkom loses police department

October 20, 2023 4:50 PM Cole Sams

It was a bittersweet day on Friday for JM Johnston, with his final day on the job as an Inkom police…

Getting to know Brigham Young University Idaho’s new president

October 20, 2023 3:53 PM Todd Kunz

Three weeks is a “long time to wait for a meeting with the First…

Idaho and Oregon legislators meet on Greater Idaho movement

October 20, 2023 3:13 PM News Team

Some Idaho and Oregon legislators met on the Greater Idaho…

Simpson explains vote against Jim Jordan for House Speaker

October 20, 2023 2:57 PM News Team

The US House of Representatives is still without a speaker after Ohio Representative Jim Jordan lost even more votes in a third round of voting with…

More EV charging stations coming to Idaho

October 20, 2023 11:01 AM Evan Thomason

More EV charging stations are coming to…

Idaho’s September unemployment rate increases to 3.1%

October 20, 2023 11:41 AM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased in September, rising by one-tenth of a percent to 3.1% from 3% in…

Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday

October 20, 2023 11:37 AM News Team

The City of Ammon’s Annual Pumpkin Walk will kick off…

Slow down, move over, save a life

October 20, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 21 to be Idaho Move Over Law Day.…

High school seniors encouraged to apply for prestigious US Presidential Scholars Program

October 20, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

Students are invited to apply in one of two areas: general and career technical education.…

Multi-vehicle fatality crash in Idaho Falls

October 19, 2023 2:33 PM News Team

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State…

Police issue real estate scam alert

October 19, 2023 8:00 PM News Team

A less noticeable scam they’ve seen lately is via internet or social media listings for real estate or rental properties.…

Hearing continued for Downey woman facing charges of hiding newborn baby’s body

October 19, 2023 5:11 PM Linda Larsen

A court hearing has been continued for a Downey woman facing charges of hiding her newborn baby’s…

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for lewd conduct with a child, inducing minor into prostitution

October 19, 2023 9:38 AM News Team

A 36-year-old Arizona man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for lewd conduct with a minor and inducing a minor into prostitution, the Bannock…

Man arrested on felony drug charges

October 19, 2023 2:48 PM News Team

A 28-year-old Bonneville County man is behind bars after a felony drug arrest…

Rexburg resident arrested for sexual exploitation of child

October 19, 2023 4:30 PM News Team

A 22-year-old Rexburg resident has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a…

Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for distribution of fentanyl

October 19, 2023 3:52 PM News Team

A 32-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced Thursday to more than 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…

Search warrant in Idaho Falls hotel results in drug arrest

October 19, 2023 3:00 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two adults after finding fentanyl pills and cocaine in a hotel room…

Forgotten Carols coming to Eastern Idaho

October 19, 2023 6:21 PM Dylan Carder

The highly anticipated Forgotten Carols is set to embark on its 2023 regional tour, captivating audiences and spreading holiday cheer across four…

Join the Idaho Falls Zoo for a ‘merry not scary time’ at Boo at the Zoo

October 11, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

Boo at the Zoo brings spooky fun to the Idaho Falls…

‘Drop, cover and hold on’ in annual ShakeOut quake drill

October 19, 2023 11:29 AM Seth Ratliff

Thursday was the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, and cities across the country are learning how to respond to a large scale…

The number of registered hunters in Idaho

October 16, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled data on registered hunters in Idaho from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Pulitzer Prize winning author to visit ISU Friday

October 19, 2023 10:48 AM News Team

Pulitzer Prize- winning author James Risen will be at Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus Friday, Oct. 20 to discuss his new book, “The Last…

Upcoming Nov. 7 local election in 43 of 44 Idaho counties

October 19, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

The election will include races for mayor and city council in many cities in Idaho, school district trustees and other local taxing district…

FallBrew event set Saturday

October 19, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

The event will go from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Broadway…

Execution of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate delayed for sentence review hearing

October 18, 2023 5:26 PM Associated Press

The November execution of a man on Idaho’s death row was delayed on Wednesday because the state’s parole board has granted a hearing to consider…

Montpelier to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event

October 18, 2023 5:37 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Montpelier on Oct.…

Teamwork and good neighbor authority helps improve forest health

October 18, 2023 3:27 PM News Team

On Aug. 13, 2022, lightning sparked the Four Corners wildfire on the Payette and Boise National Forests near Cascade, Idaho.…

Officials continue to monitor fish mortalities following quagga mussel treatment

October 18, 2023 3:13 PM News Team

As expected, fish mortalities have been occurring throughout the quagga mussel treatment in the Snake…

Drive-thru flu and COVID-19 clinic Thursday

October 18, 2023 10:18 AM Kailey Galaviz

This clinic is open to anyone in need of…

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week – How to keep your teen safe on the roads

October 18, 2023 11:30 AM Kailey Galaviz

The perfect week to talk to and remind your teen about safe driving…

2023 Great ShakeOut Drill set Thursday

October 18, 2023 9:30 AM Seth Ratliff

The City of Pocatello will join with more than 50 million people around the globe in the 2023 Great ShakeOut…

Teacher concerns going into the next legislative session

October 18, 2023 11:40 AM Braydon Wilson

Members of the Idaho Education Association are preparing to lobby legislators at the next legislative session about their concerns in the classroom.…

Gov. Little proclaims this week “School Bus Safety Week”

October 18, 2023 11:47 AM News Team

A proclamation from Governor Brad Little seeks to make Idaho’s roads safer for students traveling on school buses.…

DOE issues request for information on potential clean energy projects at INL

October 18, 2023 12:35 PM News Team

Comments must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. MT on Dec. 15,…

Park Avenue lane closure begins Thursday

October 18, 2023 12:17 PM News Team

Crews will temporarily close one lane of traffic on Park Avenue, near its intersection with Cliff Street, on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and…

September Yellowstone visitation up from last year

October 18, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 838,458 recreation visits in September 2023.…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces Josh Blue: The Freak Accident Tour

October 18, 2023 11:21 AM News Team

Josh Blue is bringing The Freak Accident Tour to the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on March 23,…

Durable 2024 RV registration stickers announced

October 18, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

The new stickers will be available starting this month for all 2024 RV registration…

Pocatello man sentenced to 44 years for producing child pornography

October 17, 2023 4:08 PM News Team

A 31-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 530 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography,…

Rewatch the Ammon City Council election debate here

October 16, 2023 5:55 PM News Team

The Ammon City Council election season is in full…

Fort Hall residential fire displaces family

October 17, 2023 9:25 AM News Team

The Fort Hall Fire Department responded to a house fire on Ballard Road on the Fort Hall Reservation Monday around 4:30 p.m.…

Bonneville County Prosecutor answering questions on D91 levy Tuesday night

October 17, 2023 5:27 PM Stephanie Lucas

A public forum will be held Tuesday on Idaho Falls School District 91’s levy dispute with the Idaho State Tax Commission.…

Water line repair on S Yellowstone

October 17, 2023 3:42 PM News Team

Barring unforeseen delays, construction is anticipated to be complete prior to Wednesday…

Teton School District #401 is in crisis-solving mode following large turnover of educators

October 17, 2023 11:11 AM Braydon Wilson

During a board meeting on Oct. 9, the Teton School District #401 announced they are currently facing two separate crises.…

Main Street in Rexburg is getting a face lift

October 17, 2023 12:15 PM News Team

Main street in Rexburg is getting a face…

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad speaks during Monday's town hall

Mayor Blad brings public comments back to regular city council meetings

October 17, 2023 11:58 AM Cole Sams

In a surprising decision at Monday night’s town hall, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad brought back public comments for all regular city council…

Former police sergeant indicted for sexually abusing women

October 17, 2023 11:48 AM News Team

An indictment was unsealed Tuesday in the District of Idaho charging a former Caldwell Police Department sergeant with civil rights violations…

Police locate missing juvenile

October 17, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports Seth has been located…

Behavioral Health Center at EIRMC launches outpatient program for teens

October 9, 2023 12:05 PM Kailey Galaviz

IOP is for adolescents who need a higher level of care than traditional outpatient…

Black bear frequenting Salmon neighborhoods lethally removed

October 17, 2023 10:45 AM News Team

During the past several weeks, an adult black bear had been routinely seen in Salmon, raising concerns since it continued to show no natural fear…

Idaho Department of Labor offers mobile services in 5 eastern Idaho communities

October 17, 2023 10:55 AM News Team

Idahoans living in rural and remote areas of eastern Idaho can now get help finding a job in five mobile…

More local church group members make it back safe to US

October 16, 2023 5:42 PM Linda Larsen

This weekend, thousands of Americans were racing to get out of iIsrael to avoid becoming victims of a devastating…