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Risch, Crapo introduce Traveler’s Gun Rights Act

March 14, 2023 11:19 AM News Team

This legislation would update federal law to account for various residency-related issues facing full-time Recreational Vehicle (RV) travelers,…

Man sentenced to 34 years for attempted coercion, enticement of minor

March 14, 2023 11:25 AM News Team

A 31-year-old Adrian, Oregon man was sentenced to 412 months in federal prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh…

Fremont voters show up to vote on school bond

March 14, 2023 10:12 AM Braydon Wilson

On Tuesday, March 14, many of our local school districts are asking patrons to vote on school bonds and levies.…

2 arrested after deputies find 1,000 “dirty thirty” pills, meth, marijuana during traffic stop

March 14, 2023 10:06 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies made a traffic stop on a vehicle involved in an ongoing drug investigation near 49th N. and Ammon Road on…

Spring 2023 prescribed fire implementation announcement

March 14, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

The North Zone of the Salmon‐Challis National Forest may implement prescribed burning projects this spring on the North Fork Ranger…

Ross Park tower and slide demolition begins

March 13, 2023 2:29 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello began demolition of the water slide and tower at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex…

Power County polling location change

March 13, 2023 6:18 PM News Team

There is a polling location change in Power…

It’s been 3 years since COVID-19 hit Idaho – Here’s where we have come since then

March 13, 2023 11:29 AM Kailey Galaviz

Monday marks the third year since the first case of coronavirus was found in Idaho. After three years, local medical staff say they have learned a…

Avalanche threat remains considerably high especially after last Friday’s storm

March 13, 2023 5:57 PM Evan Thomason

The avalanche risk is considerable across eastern and central ID with a moderate risk for western…

Idaho gas prices inch higher

March 13, 2023 12:20 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.67, which is two cents more than a week ago and the same price as a…

Ronald McDonald House Charities fundraiser for family room kicks off Monday

March 13, 2023 11:18 AM Braydon Wilson

For the next few days, you can help keep the Ronald McDonald Family Room running at the Eastern Idaho Medical…

Shop considered complete loss after fire

March 13, 2023 10:55 AM News Team

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters after a fire started in a shop just after 6 a.m. Monday at the 200 block of W 129th N in…

Winter feeding update for Southeast Region

March 13, 2023 10:38 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) has initiated winter-feeding…

Best public elementary schools in Idaho

March 10, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best public elementary schools in Idaho using rankings from…

Idaho Office of Highway Safety holding open houses across the state

March 12, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Do you have concerns regarding traffic safety in your…

Deadline extended for 2023 Idaho Falls Regional Airport Student Art Contest

March 12, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is extending the deadline for the first annual Student Arts…

Idaho Falls Elks Lodge assisting community with a food distribution drive

March 11, 2023 11:36 AM Braydon Wilson

The Idaho Falls Elks Lodge 1087 spent the morning Saturday handing out food and giving to those in need. Cars lined up the block and around the…

Hayden and Kids Creek ponds to be stocked in late March

March 11, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10 to 12-inch range at two family-friendly destinations March 27-31. …

Idaho Falls Zoo hosting Bats of Eastern Idaho presentation

March 11, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Admissions will not be sold at the…

Idaho says farewell to her former governor

March 10, 2023 11:18 AM Seth Ratliff

The funeral for former Governor Phil Batt took place Friday at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise.…

People are looking for own source of eggs

March 10, 2023 5:44 PM Evan Thomason

As egg prices across many grocery stores are soaring, many people are looking for their own supply of…

Former intern sues lawmakers for harassing her after rape

March 10, 2023 4:16 PM Associated Press

A former legislative intern is suing the lawmaker who was convicted of raping her and one of his colleagues for releasing her name and launching a…

Sandbags avaliable in Bingham County

March 10, 2023 3:12 PM News Team

If you are in need of sandbags, you can purchase them at the
Central Transfer Station in Moreland for $1.00 per…

Charter commission budget fails

March 10, 2023 12:42 PM News Team

It is back to the drawing board for funding Idaho’s State Charter School…

New design coming to Idaho driver’s licenses

March 10, 2023 12:40 PM News Team

The next time you renew your driver’s license, you may see something a little…

Risch leads bill to combat crisis at southern border

March 10, 2023 12:15 PM News Team

The bill would secure the southern border by resuming construction of the border wall, strengthening management and enforcement capacities and…

Make-A-Wish Idaho to grant wish to give softball equipment to Shelley High School

March 10, 2023 12:12 PM News Team

On March 13, Make-A-Wish Idaho and Pitch in for Baseball & Softball are teaming up to grant fourteen-year-old Emersyn’s wish to give softball…

Businesses can e-file state, federal income taxes together

March 10, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

Businesses wanting to prepare and e-file both their federal and state income tax returns should visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website.…

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

March 10, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

In preparation for the Idaho Falls Zoo’s reopening in April, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community…

D91 asks community to renew school levy

March 9, 2023 10:54 AM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is asking parents and patrons to go to the polls on March 14, 2023, to vote on renewal of the district’s…

Liquor license resale bill passes

March 9, 2023 4:23 PM News Team

On Thursday in Boise, the Idaho Senate passed a bill to prohibit the re-sale of new liquor licenses that become…

Empowering Parents program awarding remaining funds

March 9, 2023 11:27 AM News Team

More than 18,000 Idaho families making at or below $75,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI) have been awarded Empowering Parents grants to…

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

March 9, 2023 11:31 AM News Team

Members of the Governor’s cabinet will be in attendance and will join the Governor in answering questions from…

Flags at half-staff to honor Governor Batt

March 9, 2023 11:29 AM News Team

Governor Little ordered the lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags to half-staff to honor Governor Batt.…

Norovirus cases have increased since October

March 9, 2023 11:08 AM Evan Thomason

The United States has seen a national increase in the amount of norovirus…

Counties with the highest diabetes rate in Idaho

February 14, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest diabetes rate in Idaho using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health…

Claim your grocery credit refund, even if you don’t earn enough to file income taxes

March 9, 2023 9:49 AM News Team

Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.…

Protesters march for child care

March 8, 2023 11:43 AM Kailey Galaviz

Groups across the state are wanting to send a message to Idaho Legislature on how they feel about removing the Child Care Stabilization…

February stayed cool and wet to help out the drought

March 8, 2023 11:47 AM Evan Thomason

We have had consistent snowy conditions with the temperatures being below average for the month of…

Portion of Crowley Road to close

March 8, 2023 12:02 PM News Team

45th East (Crowley) between Iona Road and 49th North will be closed for approximately three weeks to thru traffic.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,270 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

March 8, 2023 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,270 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths in the last…

South Fremont High School teacher receives $2K grant to benefit CTE students

March 8, 2023 10:06 AM Braydon Wilson

Karlie Sudweeks is a Business technology teacher at South Fremont High School, she is also the administrator of the Career Technical Education for…

Big game trouble across east Idaho

March 8, 2023 11:45 AM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho department of Fish and Game has begun to harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns.…

Public events set to honor life of Gov. Batt

March 8, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

Public events have been set to honor the life and public service of Governor Phil Batt, who passed away March 4 on his…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollment event

March 8, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

Appointments will be during regular business hours.…

Vallow-Daybell asks judge to drop death penalty

March 8, 2023 9:21 AM News Team

The trial for Lori Vallow-Daybell is set to start in less then a month in Ada County, and as her defense gets ready, they are asking the judge to…

Montpelier Idaho Temple groundbreaking announced

March 7, 2023 9:44 AM News Team

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Montpelier Idaho Temple.…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Bingham County

March 7, 2023 2:22 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a flock of domestic chickens in…

Parvovirus sparks concern

March 7, 2023 11:47 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter typically only sees a handful of cases per year in their rescued pets, but this year they have already seen three…

2023 Liberty on Parade registration announced

March 7, 2023 3:51 PM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday the 2023 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade registration will open…

Gov. Little announces appointments to Idaho Park and Recreation Board

March 8, 2023 11:17 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Charles “Chuck” Roady, Hugh Cooke and Amy Manning to the Idaho Park and Recreation…

Jefferson County encourages residents to prepare for possible spring flooding

March 7, 2023 10:51 AM Braydon Wilson

With spring on the horizon Jefferson County is asking people to prepare for the possibility of seeing an aerial flooding event. The cause for this…

Attic fire on 16th Street under investigation

March 7, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

There was no one inside when a fire broke out in a house Monday afternoon in Idaho Falls.…

Possible Madison recreation district faces some opposition

March 6, 2023 10:26 AM Braydon Wilson

After a feasibility study was conducted, a campaign committee has prepared a proposal to place the creation of a recreation district in Madison…

It’s pothole season, here’s how crews are trying to keep up

March 6, 2023 11:33 AM Kailey Galaviz

We all know that with the winter season, comes pothole season. Those craters in the road can be irritating and sometimes damaging for drivers leaving…

Compher back in court Monday

March 6, 2023 5:22 PM Linda Larsen

A man accused of a Pocatello murder almost 20 years ago was back in a Bannock County courtroom…

ITD to close parking area on County Line Road near US 20 interchange

March 6, 2023 4:06 PM News Team

On April 3, 2023, the Idaho Transportation Department will be closing a section of ground that is currently being used as a temporary parking area.…

Students dive into the art William Shakespeare

March 6, 2023 3:34 PM Linda Larsen

For the last three months, Alturas Preparatory Academy students have been studying the art, science literature and history of the…

House Bill 9 expands online driver’s license renewal to commercial drivers

March 6, 2023 11:41 AM News Team

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon expand online license renewals, thanks to the passage of House Bill 9.…

Crash near Tuttle sends 1 to hospital

March 6, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. near Tuttle, in Gooding…

Idaho pump prices ease for now

March 6, 2023 11:59 AM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Highest-paying science jobs in Boise

February 9, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the highest paying science jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

DEQ awards nearly $108,000 to 5 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

March 6, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $107,700 to five drinking water and wastewater systems to help the…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, High Country RC&D awarded for fuels reduction

March 5, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

To date, 187 acres of hazardous fuels are treated on private lands, with additional 30 acres planned for the Spring of…

DEQ awards nearly $36 million to 10 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

March 5, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

These construction projects are funded from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds Governor Brad Little directed to DEQ in…

AAA: Fear of autonomous vehicles is on the rise

March 4, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

68% of drivers are afraid to ride in a car that drives itself – a 13% jump from last…

F&G begins harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns

March 3, 2023 5:58 PM News Team

Due to the potential spread of brucellosis, Fish and Game has begun removing elk from of group of around 30 that are consistently mixing with cattle…

Idaho Falls water tower models

March 3, 2023 5:46 PM Jeff Roper

Keeping an iconic east Idaho landmark alive ahead of it’s last…

Defense lawyers in Idaho killings case want gag order kept

March 3, 2023 5:35 PM Associated Press

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Defense attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death…

Moose attacks snowmobilers

March 3, 2023 5:29 PM Evan Thomason

A family of snowmobilers went out to the Palisades this past Wednesday when they were greeted by a moose that would soon attack…

Mayor Blad responds to silent protesters with signs at city council meeting

March 3, 2023 5:28 PM Stephanie Lucas

Pocatello’s mayor responds to silent protesters with signs at Thursday night’s city council…

Idaho lawmakers approve giving University of Idaho $1 million to pay for security after murders

March 3, 2023 5:23 PM News Team

The Idaho House has passed a bill to give the University of Idaho an extra $1…

Idaho bill would prohibit drag shows on public property

March 3, 2023 5:23 PM News Team

In Boise, the House State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill to ban sexual exhibitions including drag shows from public…

BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near Salmon

March 3, 2023 4:27 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office has temporarily closed the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil…

Idaho teens take a byte out of state robot competition

March 3, 2023 11:34 AM Seth Ratliff

Students from across Idaho made their way to Idaho State University for the vex robotics state tournament.…

Average price of diesel to drop below year-ago level; First time in 760 days

March 3, 2023 10:50 AM News Team

Deflation hits diesel dispensers, most common U.S. price for diesel now $3.99 per…

IDL wildfire investigation and collaboration results in conviction of arsonist

March 3, 2023 10:49 AM News Team

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) collaboration with the Idaho State Fire Marshall’s Office and law enforcement on arson fires last summer which…

Veterans with disabilities can now apply online for property tax relief

March 3, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Some Idaho veterans with disabilities are eligible to have their property tax bill reduced by as much as $1,500 on their Idaho residence and up to…

Emmett man sentenced to 6 years for possessing child pornography

March 3, 2023 10:45 AM News Team

54-year-old Emmett man was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell to be tried separately

March 2, 2023 11:16 AM Seth Ratliff

Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell will be tried…

Lava Hot Springs bar roof collapse under investigation

March 1, 2023 5:09 PM Linda Larsen

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has closed Elm Street and 1st Avenue East in Lava Hot Springs due to…

Board of Education approves Boise State request to initiate probate proceedings

March 2, 2023 4:01 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved a request by Boise State University to begin formal probate proceedings related to property left…

Idaho Falls Zoo announces opening day for the 2023 season

March 2, 2023 3:40 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo will reopen for the 2023 season on Wednesday, April 12 at 9:30…

Nampa woman sentenced to 12 years for possession with intent to distribute 15 pounds of fentanyl

March 2, 2023 3:58 PM News Team

A 34-year-old Nampa woman was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for possessing, with the intent to distribute, 15 pounds of fentanyl, U.S.…

BLM extends comment period for Lava Ridge Wind Project in response to stakeholder feedback

March 2, 2023 2:33 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District will extend the public comment period for the Lava Ridge Wind Project draft environmental impact…

Enroll in email and text notifications from Idaho DMV

March 2, 2023 2:31 PM News Team

You can sign up for e-notifications from the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).…

Pennsylvania unseals more search warrant in Idaho killings

March 2, 2023 9:35 AM Associated Press

Law enforcement officials have revealed more details regarding items seized from the Pennsylvania home where they arrested a graduate student charged…

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates 18 pallets of water to Roberts

March 1, 2023 11:35 AM Braydon Wilson

18 pallets of bottled water were offloaded Wednesday afternoon to help provide the city of Roberts some relief while they still are under the effects…