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Slope of Hope shows a free day of fun at Kelly Canyon

March 1, 2022 11:13 AM Evan Thomason

Brick House Recovery is hosting the first annual Slopes of Hope Recovery Day at Kelly Canyon Ski…

Want your property taxes reduced in 2022 See if you qualify

March 1, 2022 12:14 PM News Team

You might qualify for some property tax…

Allegiant brings new flight to Idaho Falls Airport

March 1, 2022 8:43 AM Conner Nuckols

Travelers in Idaho Falls can soon hop on a cheap non-stop flight to the Golden State.…

Multi-agency investigation into overnight shooting in Shelley

February 28, 2022 12:16 PM Seth Ratliff

A multi-agency investigation is underway after an overnight shooting involving a Shelley Police…

New precincts in Bannock County

February 28, 2022 5:59 PM Linda Larsen

The Bannock County Elections Office is unveiling the new legislative map that re-draws boundaries based on the most recent census…

McGeachin delivers taped speech to white nationalist meeting

February 28, 2022 9:32 AM Associated Press

Idaho Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin and Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene were among the speakers at a white nationalist…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,526 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

February 28, 2022 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,526 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the…

Idaho House OKs some cybersecurity records remaining secret

February 28, 2022 2:45 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in the House have approved exempting some government cybersecurity records from public disclosure in a measure backers say is needed to…

Idaho gas prices hold steady while US average soars

February 28, 2022 2:39 PM News Team

Idaho fell three places this week, and now ranks 23rd in the country for most expensive…

BBB warns against fake charity scams

February 28, 2022 2:34 PM Braydon Wilson

As the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict intensifies daily, the Better Business Bureau is reminding us to take the time to be extra cautious and safe if we…

Idaho bill eyes using public money for private education

February 28, 2022 11:00 AM Associated Press

Backers say a plan to create education savings accounts will help students in kindergarten through 12th grade, but opponents say it’s just another…

Fatal crash north of Buhl

February 28, 2022 11:27 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 1:23 p.m., at 4500 N and 1600 E, in Twin…

Crash west of Jerome

February 28, 2022 11:28 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle, injury crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 4:00 a.m., on I-84 near milepost 155, west of…

Idaho universities gain exclusive access to Idaho National Laboratory supercomputer

February 28, 2022 3:04 PM News Team

Students and faculty at Idaho’s three public research universities will soon have exclusive access to one of the nation’s fastest academic…

2021 Festival of Trees brings some warmth to Development Workshop Inc.

February 28, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

The 47th Edition of the Idaho Falls Festival of Trees (FOT) was back in person last November and the community came back in droves to support this…

DEQ awards $30,000 to the city of Teton in Fremont County

February 28, 2022 9:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded a $30,000 wastewater planning grant to the city of Teton in Fremont…

Late-night fire in Idaho Falls

February 26, 2022 11:23 AM News Team

At 12:23 a.m. on Feb. 26, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a structure fire at Riverside Senior…

Idaho nuclear lab, University of Utah expand research deal

February 26, 2022 10:29 AM Associated Press

The Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have announced a five-year agreement on research collaborations between students, faculty…

Idaho Falls hires public information officer, chief of staff positions

February 27, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has hired former City of Idaho Falls Public Information Officer Bud Cranor as her new Chief of Staff and Eric…

Jefferson School District seeking $80 million bond

February 25, 2022 5:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

Jefferson School District 251 is asking for voters to approve a new school bond, which would fund several proposed…

Idaho Falls YMCA cuts ribbon at new playground

February 25, 2022 4:04 PM Seth Ratliff

The local YMCA officially opened the new “Christina Anderson Playground and Outdoor Basketball Court”…

Superintendent Ybarra’s Prevention and Support conference comes to Boise

February 20, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The 28th annual Idaho Prevention and Support conference, “Peace, Hope, and Healing During Challenging Times,” is set for April 11-…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,051 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

February 25, 2022 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,051 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Construction update on Mountain American Center

February 25, 2022 5:36 PM Linda Larsen

Construction on the $62 million Mountain America Center is moving along, right on…

Caldwell woman sentenced for bank fraud

February 25, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

A Caldwell woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for bank…

Boise State Broncos’ highest NFL draft picks since 1970

February 24, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated the highest NFL draft picks from the Boise State Broncos using data from Pro Football…

BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road

February 24, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management has closed Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near…

Dads on Duty in Jefferson School District

February 24, 2022 5:31 PM Rachel Fabbi

The new volunteer program brings in dads to bridge the community and schools together, explains Whitney Wagoner, the student safety coordinator for…

Man sentenced to federal prison for vehicle break-in and credit card fraud scheme

February 24, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

A Miami Beach, Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud stemming from his participation in a vehicle break-in scheme…

Boise man sentenced to 4 years for methamphetamine distribution

February 24, 2022 3:17 PM News Team

A Boise man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distribution of…

Salmon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

February 24, 2022 2:47 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Salmon man on…

Alcohol serving health bill passes Senate

February 24, 2022 3:18 PM News Team

At the Idaho Statehouse Thursday, the Senate passed a bill to lower the age for someone to be able to sale and serve…

Substitute teacher drug test bill goes to full House

February 24, 2022 3:19 PM News Team

The House Education Committee advanced a bill to require mandatory drug testing for substitute teachers…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,409 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

February 24, 2022 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,409 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…

House OKs bill to keep lethal injection drug source secret

February 24, 2022 12:46 PM Associated Press

The House has approved legislation that would bar Idaho officials from releasing where they obtain the drugs used in lethal injection executions.…

See how Idaho is affected by e-commerce scams

February 17, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Wicked Reports investigated e-commerce scams in Idaho using data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints…

Man pleads guilty to methamphetamine trafficking

February 24, 2022 10:36 AM News Team

A California man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to…

Idaho Falls Zoo seeks new adult volunteers

February 24, 2022 9:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo needs adult volunteers to perform on-grounds conservation presentations, support education programs, special events, help with…

Test run underway at Idaho Site Liquid Waste Treatment Facility

February 23, 2022 3:00 PM News Team

Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory Site crews are operating the final test run of the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU),…

Take immediate measures to prevent frozen waterlines

February 23, 2022 9:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Water Division is encouraging property owners who have properties that are 20 years or older to take immediate measures to prevent…

Party affiliation bill moves to Senate

February 23, 2022 5:42 PM Linda Larsen

If you aren’t sure whether you will be voting Republican or Democrat in the upcoming Primary Election, you may have to make your decision sooner…

House OKs bill to protect Idaho gun makers, carriers

February 23, 2022 4:18 PM Associated Press

Legislation to enhance protections for gun-makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho is headed to the governor.…

Idaho Senate OKs resolution condemning ‘divisive curriculum’

February 23, 2022 3:28 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate has approved a resolution that characterizes The New York Times’ “1619 Project” as a divisive reeducation campaign about…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,310 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

February 23, 2022 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,310 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…

Birth control bill passes Senate

February 23, 2022 5:36 PM News Team

A bill to require health insurance companies to cover the cost of general birth control has passed the…

Bill lifting Idaho’s primary militia ban passes Idaho House

February 23, 2022 2:49 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House resoundingly passed a bill that would repeal the state’s primary law banning private militias on Wednesday.…

INL, University of Utah agree to expand collaborative research opportunities

February 24, 2022 10:26 AM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have signed an agreement allowing both organizations to collaborate on research and development…

East Idaho education project grant deadline March 1

February 23, 2022 3:12 PM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation is seeking grant applications to the Idaho Future Fund for projects that will support gaps in K-12 educational…

Boise man pleads guilty to transportation for prostitution and money laundering

February 23, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

A Boise man pleaded guilty to transportation for prostitution and money…

Highest-paying construction jobs in Boise

February 20, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

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

House OKs Idaho participation in Powerball with new nations

February 23, 2022 9:32 AM Associated Press

Legislation allowing the Powerball lottery and its huge jackpots to continue in Idaho has cleared the House.…

Police search for juvenile runaway

February 22, 2022 1:52 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a 15-year-old juvenile runaway.…

Bonneville County Library Board discusses renewing the contract with the city

February 22, 2022 6:23 PM Braydon Wilson

No progress was made on whether the Idaho Falls Public Library will charge residents in Bonneville county more to use the services the library…

Rental fee regulations bill

February 22, 2022 5:50 PM News Team

After passing a bill earlier this month to ban cities or counties from capping rental fees, the Idaho House will now take up a bill that would impose…

House asks Washington Governor to veto possible gas tax

February 22, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

The Idaho House unanimously passed Tuesday what is called a Joint Memorial to Washington State Governor Jay…

1 injured in officer involved shooting

February 22, 2022 4:19 PM News Team

An investigation is underway in Boise after a person was shot Tuesday…

Bill would reimburse defendants who shoot under self-defense

February 22, 2022 3:38 PM Associated Press

A panel of lawmakers introduced legislation that would strengthen Idaho’s “stand your ground” law by requiring counties to reimburse anyone…

House approves ban on businesses requiring vaccinations

February 22, 2022 5:46 PM News Team

The Idaho House of Representatives has approved a bill to make it a crime for an employer to require a COVID-19 vaccine or require employees to…

Retaining wildland firefighters helps keep communities safe

February 23, 2022 2:54 PM News Team

Idaho’s wildland firefighters are a step closer to receiving competitive compensation on par with their federal peers and other western…

Additional areas of City Creek Trail System to be closed for Russian Olive removal

February 22, 2022 2:49 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello is continuing its work to remove Russian Olive trees in the City Creek Trail…

Legislation aimed at Idaho property taxes clears House panel

February 22, 2022 2:14 PM Associated Press

Legislation to force local taxing districts to use some of their revenue sharing funds from state sales tax for property tax relief is headed to the…

Bill to ban youth gender confirmation surgery introduced

February 22, 2022 2:13 PM Associated Press

Legislation that would make it illegal to perform gender confirmation surgery on juveniles was introduced in the Idaho House State Affairs Committee…

Track your refund online anytime

February 22, 2022 11:42 AM News Team

After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, track your refund online at tax.idaho.gov/refund for the most up-to-date information.…

Risch endorses Bedke for Idaho Lieutenant Governor

February 22, 2022 11:42 AM News Team

Idaho U.S. Senator Jim Risch is throwing his support behind Speaker Scott Bedke and officially endorsed Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant…

DEQ seeks comment on 2022 Integrated Report

February 22, 2022 10:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the 2022 Integrated…

Bill prohibiting ‘ballot harvesting’ passes Idaho House

February 21, 2022 4:37 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House on Monday passed a bill making it illegal to deliver a neighbor’s voting ballot to the post office.…

Stricter voter affiliation bill narrowly passes Idaho House

February 21, 2022 4:36 PM Associated Press

voters to join a political party earlier in the year if they want to vote in the primary narrowly passed the Idaho House on Monday after lively…

Superintendent Ybarra seeks re-election

February 21, 2022 3:30 PM News Team

Current State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced Monday she will seek re-election this…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths

February 22, 2022 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,496 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths over the holiday…

Health officials urge vaccines as Idaho lags behind

February 21, 2022 12:31 PM Emma Benson

We’re two years into the pandemic, and doctors are still echoing the same…

Idaho gas prices now below the national average

February 21, 2022 12:08 PM News Team

International tensions and the rising cost of crude oil have sent gas prices soaring in other parts of the country, but so far, Idaho has been spared…

Are you prepared for a power outage?

January 13, 2020 2:18 PM News Team

Power outages can occur anytime due to factors such as storms, animals and…

BLM selects new Idaho State Director

February 21, 2022 11:27 AM News Team

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced veteran and manager Karen Kelleher has been selected as the BLM’s Idaho…

Attorney General issues tips for homeowners on solar installations

February 21, 2022 11:53 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is advising Idahoans to do their homework before purchasing residential rooftop solar…

Want to visit a popular US national park this summer? Start planning yesterday

February 21, 2022 11:07 AM CNN Newsource

Venice knows the burden all too well. So does…

See how many fruits and vegetables people consume in Idaho

February 15, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Thistle investigated fruit and vegetable consumption in Idaho using data from Centers for Disease Control and…

Election transparency bills introduced in Idaho committee

February 21, 2022 10:22 AM Associated Press

Two bills focused on transparency in Idaho’s elections were introduced in a Senate committee on Monday.…

District 93 School Board to attend ISBA Day in Boise

February 20, 2022 2:32 PM Braydon Wilson

Idaho state legislators and the Idaho State School Board Association have come together for their annual Day on the Hill, where Idaho School board…

House fire leaves one injured

February 20, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department got the call just after 7 A.M. Sunday, of a house fire in the 2000 block of North 45th…

Massive decrease in temperature in the next few days

February 19, 2022 8:20 PM Evan Thomason

A cold front will pass through tomorrow which will look to bring several changes to weather forecast in the coming…

Fire displaces two

February 19, 2022 11:59 AM News Team

Two people and two dogs have been displaced after an early morning fire…

Idaho is the #1 state with the least pothole complaints

February 18, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated pothole complaints in Idaho using data from The Clunker…

Train car derailed in Idaho Falls

February 18, 2022 6:04 PM News Team

A train car is back on its tracks in Idaho Falls after some quick work from…

Gov. Little signs business tax cut bill

February 18, 2022 3:27 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 450 into law Friday, providing an estimated $64 million in unemployment insurance tax cuts for Idaho…

Idaho woman pleads guilty in death of young stepson

February 18, 2022 5:57 PM Associated Press

An Idaho woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the beating death of her 9-year-old stepson.…

The American Dog Derby kicked off in Bear Gulch

February 18, 2022 5:32 PM Evan Thomason

Many today gathered in Bear Gulch near Ashton to race their dog sleds for the first day of…

IDGOP responds to Bundy switching his affiliation

February 18, 2022 5:26 PM News Team

The Idaho Republican Party is responding to governor candidate Ammon Bundy switching his affiliation from Republican to…

Magic Valley group sentenced to prison for federal drug crime

February 18, 2022 4:12 PM News Team

Three Idaho men were sentenced to federal prison this week for their participation in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin in the…

Urgent recall issued for infant formulas

February 18, 2022 11:04 AM News Team

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cautioned people to avoid certain powdered infant formulas that may be tied to bacterial infections…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,214 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths

February 18, 2022 5:13 PM CNN Newsource

Idaho officials reported 2,214 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…

Local LDS leaders will make decisions on masks in church, First Presidency says

February 18, 2022 11:32 AM News Team

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter to leaders worldwide updating guidelines…

Bonner County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

February 18, 2022 11:54 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Sagle man on…

1 arrested in Paonia double homicide case

February 17, 2022 12:03 PM News Team

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho State Police, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado and the Colorado Bureau…

Idaho Transportation Board approves projects to modernize roads across Idaho

February 18, 2022 10:04 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Board voted to accelerate the improvement of several major roadways during its regular monthly meeting Thursday.…

Supreme Court gives Judicial Districts more oversight of COVID-19 precautions

February 18, 2022 9:51 AM News Team

Idaho’s administrative district judges will determine what courtroom COVID-19 precautions are appropriate for conditions in their parts of the…

Board of Education approves policy making some student fees optional

February 17, 2022 5:17 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved a new policy on student fees at Idaho’s four-year public higher education institutions,…

House passes bill to delay rerunning failed bonds

February 17, 2022 5:32 PM News Team

A bill to stop taxing district’s from quickly re-running a failed bond has passed the Idaho…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,029 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths

February 17, 2022 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,029 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…

Ammon Bundy announces he’s running as an Independent, drops out of GOP primary

February 17, 2022 3:42 PM News Team

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy announced he’s dropping out of the GOP primary in May and is instead running as an…

States with the most pothole complaints

February 16, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

The bane of every driver’s existence, potholes are a sad reality. Stacker took a look at data from The Clunker Junker to rank every state…