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PCSD 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in Idaho

October 6, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

The 2023 ISAT results place the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in…

Construction frustration in Idaho Falls

October 6, 2023 5:53 PM Kade Atwood

While drivers celebrate the opening of Woodruff and 17th Street, it’s been a bumpy ride, literally, when it comes to other road construction…

Public invited to Pocatello Town Hall meeting

October 6, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

You are invited to the Pocatello City Council Meeting on Oct.…

Idaho, Utah fish and wildlife agencies to provide updates on Bear Lake fishery at public meeting on Oct. 17

October 6, 2023 9:34 AM News Team

Fisheries biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake…

Lori Vallow-Daybell files amended appeal of murder convictions

October 5, 2023 10:56 AM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney filed an amended appeal Wednesday regarding her murder…

Museum of Idaho opening rainforest exhibit with live animals

October 5, 2023 9:37 AM Travis Richards

The Museum of Idaho’s next special exhibit, Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest, opens to the public on Saturday, October 7.…

National chain renovates local charity

October 5, 2023 11:48 AM Seth Ratliff

Our local Community Food Basket- Idaho Falls has partnered with the Lowe’s Hometowns project to transform its new…

Bingham County man pleads guilty to murder of his father

October 5, 2023 11:37 AM News Team

A Bingham County man has pled guilty for the murder of his…

Man found with stolen pickup arrested

October 5, 2023 10:41 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Idaho Falls man Wednesday after he was found driving a stolen…

Idaho DMV makes mailed registration renewals more affordable

October 5, 2023 5:16 PM News Team

It is now more affordable than ever to renew your vehicle registration by mail.…

Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association seeks fire operations specialist

October 5, 2023 4:03 PM News Team

This management position is paid between $27- $33 per…

Park Avenue lane closure Thursday

October 5, 2023 3:21 PM News Team

3H Construction will be closing one lane of traffic on Park Avenue, from A Street to almost Constitution…

Sage grouse wing donations wanted

October 5, 2023 3:22 PM News Team

It is sage grouse hunting season, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking hunters to donate a wing from each of the birds…

3 free drive thru flu and COVID-19 clinics in October

October 5, 2023 2:26 PM News Team

This clinic is open to anyone in need of…

Area schools highlight achievements amid mixed results from state literacy data

October 5, 2023 6:29 PM Stephanie Lucas

The State Department of Education says new data from spring assessments show that Idaho students are outperforming their national peers in early…

Newly released test scores show significant gains in early literacy, losses on Idaho Standards Achievement Test

October 4, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

New data from spring assessments show that Idaho students are outperforming their national peers in early literacy.…

IFFD kicks off fire prevention week with block party Thursday

October 2, 2023 9:31 AM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will host the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday, Oct.…

Major Idaho Falls intersection to reopen Thursday

October 4, 2023 3:24 PM News Team

All lanes of traffic at the 17th Street and Woodruff Avenue intersection are set to reopen Thursday…

No injuries reported in trailer fire

October 4, 2023 2:14 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at 3100 E 81st S. in Bonneville County.…

Woman charged in stabbing

October 4, 2023 11:22 AM News Team

A woman is charged with attempted murder, burglary and aggravated battery related to the stabbing of a man in…

Idaho Falls Zoo sloth bear passes away

October 4, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo animal care team announce Wednesday the passing of the beloved sloth bear…

Highland marching band gifted new uniforms after fire

October 4, 2023 10:22 AM Travis Richards

Highland High School lost the majority of its band uniforms in the school fire…

Blue Cross foundation partners with 6 east Idaho cities to build more active communities

October 4, 2023 11:50 AM Seth Ratliff

Six east Idaho cities are learning how to build more dynamic, healthy…

Mackay educator named 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year

October 4, 2023 3:41 PM News Team

Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield announced Wednesday Mackay High School career technical education instructor Trent Van Leuven…

Castle Rocks State Park facility closures for 2024

October 5, 2023 2:51 PM News Team

Castle Rocks State Park Ranch Unit facilities will undergo several new construction and remodel projects in…

Gov. Little celebrates Idaho LAUNCH Week as grant applications open

October 4, 2023 10:55 AM Kailey Galaviz

Governor Brad Little celebrated the opening of Idaho LAUNCH grant applications and signed a proclamation for “Idaho LAUNCH week” in a series of…

AAA’s reminders for harvest season/slow moving vehicles

October 4, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

It’s harvest season, and AAA is reminding drivers to watch for an increase of slow moving vehicles on the…

Police search for missing person

October 3, 2023 3:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for a missing 49-year-old…

Pedestrian identified after being struck, killed by truck

October 3, 2023 11:44 AM News Team

Next of kin has been…

Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Henrys Lake

October 3, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

It was determined the hunter acted in self-defense during a surprise encounter with the bear from a very close distance.…

Animal shelter struggling to house animals and support them financially

October 3, 2023 11:43 AM Braydon Wilson

They’re our family pets, our furry friends, but through a variety of causes, they sometimes end up in a temporary home of the shelter. But what…

Recent weather affecting harvest season

October 3, 2023 11:50 AM Kailey Galaviz

Recent rain and cold temperatures have posed difficult conditions for local farmers trying to harvest their…

Butte County community raises $40,000 for Dillon Waymire’s recovery

October 2, 2023 4:49 PM Eric Moon

A local high school football player is still in recovery after suddenly collapsing during a Butte County football game last…

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Idaho’s new voter registration laws

October 3, 2023 5:20 PM News Team

On Monday, Fourth Judicial District Judge Samuel Hoagland dismissed with prejudice the lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new voter registration…

ITD recognizes death of subcontractor in I-84 work zone in Jerome County

October 3, 2023 5:16 PM News Team

Last week the Idaho Transportation Department recognized the death of a worker in a construction zone on I-84 in Jerome County.…

“Brake for Breakfast” raises breast cancer awareness

October 3, 2023 1:54 PM Dylan Carder

This month, hospitals around east Idaho and the country will be participating in the 24th annual Brake for Breakfast…

Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7

October 3, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

There is still space…

Friday night brawl leads to injuries, arrests in Idaho Falls

October 2, 2023 6:03 PM Stephanie Lucas

There are new details about a Friday night brawl at Kate Curley Park in Idaho…

Boats airlifted into Snake River

October 2, 2023 6:15 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Agriculture continues to fight quagga mussels in a section of the Snake River near Twin…

Idaho Falls kids warmed with 400 coats

October 2, 2023 10:04 AM Kailey Galaviz

Mountain America gave more than 400 coats to kids at A.H. Elementary School…

Idaho Public Utilities Commission approves natural gas utility’s application to reduce rates

October 2, 2023 2:48 PM News Team

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission recently approved Intermountain Gas Company’s application that will reduce rates for most customers,…

Idaho gas prices stuck in limbo

October 2, 2023 11:58 AM News Team

While the national average is now a penny higher than a year ago, Idaho’s average is still 29 cents less than a year…

No new fires detected on Salmon-Challis National Forest

October 2, 2023 11:42 AM News Team

No new fires have been detected on the Salmon-Challis National Forest since the last…

Combine destroyed by fire

October 2, 2023 11:33 AM News Team

A combine is destroyed by fire Friday afternoon about seven miles east of…

10 vehicle pile-up west of Mountain Home

October 2, 2023 11:13 AM News Team

Police are investigating a 10 vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2:12 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 84 at milepost 78, in Elmore…

Rollover crash west of Burley

October 2, 2023 11:12 AM News Team

Police are investigating an injury collision which occurred on Monday at 12:47 a.m. on eastbound I-84 near mile marker 202.5 in Minidoka…

Cold and flu season is here, how can you stay healthy?

October 2, 2023 10:30 AM Braydon Wilson

Fall has arrived, and as people bring out their sweaters, pumpkin spice, and scarves medical experts in the area remind us to be prepared for Cold…

Hunters: Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone

October 2, 2023 10:11 AM News Team

Order early or in person before your trip to ensure you have your…

Mental Health Resource Fair for veterans, service members and families scheduled for Oct. 5

October 2, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

Service members, veterans and their families are invited to attend a Mental Health Resource Fair to get connected to counseling and other healthcare…

F&G cancels Oct. 5 returned nonresident tag sale due to few tags and licensing system upgrades

October 1, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Fish and Game will resume the returned tag sale scheduled for Oct. 19 and roll those few tags into that…

Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month

September 30, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

A total of 40 Idaho infants were diagnosed with a newborn screening condition in 2022 based on the results of the blood spot of metabolic screen…

Westside Ranger District planning prescribed fire in Toponce Drainage

September 30, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Smoke may be noticeable from the Inkom area and a majority of western Caribou…

Longtime Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation employee to retire

September 30, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

After decades of unwavering dedication and commitment, Ronnie Campbell will retire from his role as a key figure in the Idaho Falls Parks and…

American Red Cross blood donations needed

September 30, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to ensure patients receive critical medical…

Island Park residential water system under new managment

September 29, 2023 11:18 AM Seth Ratliff

The Big Springs Water Company is now the court appointed custodian of the Island Park Water Company’s (IPWC)…

Fundraiser for Shop with a Cop to be held Oct. 6 and 7

September 24, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Cash, check and Venmo donations are…

New Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney appointed in Bonneville County

September 29, 2023 9:38 AM News Team

A new Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Bonneville County has been…

Man sentenced to 15 years for 3 attempted sex crimes against children

September 29, 2023 6:07 PM News Team

A 45-year-old Boise man was sentenced to federal prison for three attempted sex crimes, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced. …

Hunters: Be aware of possible prescribed burn in a portion of Unit 73 in October

September 29, 2023 3:17 PM News Team

BLM will conduct a prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon west of…

Salmon volunteer recognized for contributions

September 30, 2023 11:00 AM News Team

Gov. Brad Little presented Eileen Twombly with a Governor’s Brightest Star Award for her volunteer service to Custer and Lemhi counties during a…

Housing market gets stronger

September 29, 2023 11:55 AM Evan Thomason

The housing market faced one of the biggest selling markets in history last year, and this year began the road to…

Blackfoot High School parking reminder

September 29, 2023 2:51 PM Linda Larsen

The Blackfoot Police Department is reminding Blackfoot High School students of where they can and can’t park due to the recent construction on South…

Economic stress affects local charities

September 29, 2023 12:52 PM Stephanie Lucas

Inflation and rising housing costs are hitting hard across the country and in east Idaho.…

Pile burning planned for Bridger-Teton National Forest

September 29, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

The Blackrock and Jackson Ranger Districts of the Bridger Teton National Forest plan to begin burning 277-acres of hand piles of libs and slash in…

Officials identify body found in Portneuf River near Lava Hot Springs

September 27, 2023 4:01 PM News Team

Next of kin has been…

Doom Haunted Attraction sports new look

September 29, 2023 7:12 AM Conner Nuckols

Doom is one of the top haunted attractions in the gem state. They spare no expense to scare their visitors. Bringing in animatronics and set pieces…

Bingham Republicans and State GOP face off in county courthouse

September 28, 2023 11:48 AM Seth Ratliff

A dispute over rules between Bingham County Republicans and the State GOP had its preliminary injunction in court…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter provides update on adopted dogs

September 28, 2023 5:31 PM Travis Richards

A number of dogs at the Blackfoot Animal Shelter found their new home in the last 24…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollments

September 14, 2023 12:47 PM Travis Richards

Those who enroll will not have to remove things such as shoes, light outerwear or belts when going through TSA…

Bus driver recovering from brain bleed

September 28, 2023 4:36 PM Conner Nuckols

A charter bus driver is recovering in the hospital after a brain…

Prosecutors demand Amazon information on the purchase of knives in case against Idaho student killings suspect Bryan Kohberger

September 28, 2023 4:13 PM News Team

Prosecutors in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, demanded customer…

Boise tax return preparer convicted by jury of filing false tax returns sentenced to 1 year

September 28, 2023 3:35 PM News Team

A 34-year-old Boise man was sentenced to one year in federal prison for willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false or…

Things to know before pheasant hunting season

September 27, 2023 4:18 PM Travis Richards

Pheasant stocking has happened at the Portneuf and Sterling Wild Management Area as young hunters get ready to start the season on October…

District of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force cases have identified $7 million in fraud

September 28, 2023 1:00 PM News Team

In the past 12 months, the Task Force has built a team consisting of federal prosecutors and 11 federal agencies focused on prosecuting cases related…

Idaho gas prices slowly falling

September 28, 2023 12:18 PM News Team

Idaho drivers eagerly anticipate the cheaper gas prices that usually arrive this time of year, but so far, we’re still playing the waiting…

Registration open for free learn to skate lessons

September 28, 2023 12:31 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for free learn to skate…

Gov. Little appoints Cody Brower to Sixth Judicial District

September 28, 2023 12:31 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Cody Brower as District Judge to the Sixth Judicial…

Fall 2023 pile burning on South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest

September 28, 2023 11:53 AM News Team

Prescribed fire activities may take place September through…

Fire destroys car, mobile home in St. Anthony

September 28, 2023 12:29 PM Stephanie Lucas

A fire broke out Wednesday night just before p.m. at a mobile home park behind Point S Tire in St. Anthony.…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees multiple changes

September 28, 2023 10:49 AM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Falls Airport is undergoing many changes as they move forward into a new…

Lee Avenue storm drain improvements

September 28, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls contracted with Knife River Construction to install a new storm line, catch basins and manholes in Lee Avenue at the…

Possible Idaho legislative session edges closer

September 27, 2023 5:00 PM Stephanie Lucas

The possibility of the Idaho legislature calling itself back into session is edging…

Idaho Deputy Controller explains delay in state’s revenue reporting

September 27, 2023 6:31 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho legislators have been unable to verify revenue coming in to the state for part of the new fiscal year, due to difficulties with the state’s…

Exit 344 south of St. Anthony set to get some upgrades

September 27, 2023 11:35 AM Braydon Wilson

An interchange construction project will start late in the construction season on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The project will take the US-20…

Measles reported in Idaho children

September 27, 2023 10:11 AM News Team

Public health officials continue to recommend…

Part of US 26 in Ririe to close Monday for pipe installation

September 27, 2023 5:38 PM News Team

The closure is expected to last for one…

Ranked choice voting: What is it? How does it work?

September 27, 2023 11:36 AM Braydon Wilson

A new way of voting may be on its way to Idaho, the voting system is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Ranked Choice Voting is based on the idea that…

Take a Look: Hillcrest High School choir performs with Grammy-nominated band Foreigner

September 27, 2023 11:01 AM Kailey Galaviz

Were you at the concert? What did you…

Prescribed fire operations to continue on Caribou Targhee

September 27, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

The Teton Basin Ranger District plans to continue with its multi-year Red Creek prescribed fire project beginning Thursday ahead of a predicted storm…