Idaho man sues Boy Scouts over alleged childhood sex abuse
An Idaho man is suing the Boy Scouts of America for failing to warn children that took part in the youth program that they could be exposed to sex…
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Mud Lick emergency area, road and trail closure
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest implemented the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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Officials concerned about rise in new COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated
Idaho health officials and the heads of multiple healthcare providers in the state are becoming very concerned about the rise in new COVID-19 cases…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 439 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 439 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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ART therapy training held for therapists and social workers
Therapists and social workers have a new way to help clients, after completing a training…
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Idaho governor signs onto major abortion-rights challenge
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed onto an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the court’s landmark 1973 ruling…
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Air Pollution Forecast and Caution extended for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of degraded…
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RV supply is low
RV shopping might be very difficult during this…
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Senators introduce legislation to mitigate dangers posed by tree spiking
Idaho and Wyoming senators are introducing legislation to mitigate the dangers of tree…
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Drought worsens around Idaho
There has been a noticeable change to Idaho’s Drought Map. …
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Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates
Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…
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Iron Fire closure terminated
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Iron Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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Australian jet airtanker arrives to fight US wildfires
Australia has sent a jet airtanker to the United States to help fight wildfires.…
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Hospitals prepared for possible increase in COVID-19 patients
Obviously, those who aren’t vaccinated are going to be at risk,” Jackman said “Even those who aren’t vaccinated can become sick, but what we’re…
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Man killed in UTV crash
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a 26-year-old Ohio man was killed in a UTV crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes…
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Black Hawk helicopters to be painted pink
Two Idaho National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are going pink to help in the fire fight in…
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High Desert Milk expanding products
An Idaho dairy processor is…
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Risch on inflation
US Senator Jim Risch of Idaho is joining some other republican colleagues in introducing a rule change in the…
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Second trial for Martin Edmo Ish underway
A second trial is underway in the case against Martin Edmo Ish, and COVID-19 precautions are changing things…
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Idaho redistricting commission has 5 of 6 members
Five of the six appointments are in for a commission that will redraw Idaho’s 35 legislative districts from which voters select the state’s 105…
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Car repairs are way behind
Auto repair shops are trying to hurry up and keep up with their…
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Idaho Falls drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court
A 54-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 358 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 358 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Search continues for missing 5-year-old Fruitland boy
Police in a rural western Idaho town continued to search Wednesday for a 5-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday evening.…
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Family voiced suspicions about Lori Vallow-Daybell accused in 4 killings
Relatives of a woman whose estranged husband was fatally shot two years ago in Arizona voiced their suspicions to investigators about whether she was…
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bill to manage forests, reduce wildfire risk
Idaho’s U.S. officials introduced new legislation to reduce tribal and county reliance on federal land managers to reduce wildfire…
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Chinook Salmon fishing closes on South Fork of Snake River
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery is officially closed for the 2021…
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Gov. Little takes flight over Snake River Complex
The Snake River Complex fires have burned almost 109,000 acres of…
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Teton County man dies after chase
A man is dead after a situation and a car chase in Teton…
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CDC recommends masks for schools as East Idaho districts in fall planning process
School districts are in the process of updating their Covid-19 policies for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, just as the CDC is now encouraging…
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Gov. Little joins other governors in urging Biden, Canadian prime minister to open US-Canada border
Idaho Governor Brad Little is joining the governors of Montana, North Dakota and others to urge President Joe Biden to restore normal movement…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 318 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Man identified after drowning in Henry’s Fork
Officials have identified a Hailey man who drowned in the Henry’s Fork…
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ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest
Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…
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Coroner identifies man who was shot, killed by Boise police
The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified a man shot and killed by Boise police last weekend as 31-year-old Forest T.…
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August fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
With the summer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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Mud Lick emergency road closures expanded
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has expanded the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Road Closures, Order Number:…
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Drought contributing to harsher allergies, poor air quality
The drought much of the Northwest is experiencing is affecting East Idahoans breathing in more ways than one.…
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Tips for all road users
Idaho is a beautiful place to explore, and one of the best ways to see and enjoy Idaho’s byways and communities is by…
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Court ruling halts northern Idaho logging project
A U.S. District Court judge has temporarily halted a northern Idaho logging project in grizzly bear habitat following a lawsuit contending the Forest…
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Caribou County Sheriff issues online scam warning
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online…
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2 injured in trailer fire
Two people are recovering after a camp trail caught fire over the…
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Police search for individual considered armed and dangerous
Idaho Falls Police officers are currently searching for an armed individual who reportedly pointed a handgun at multiple people Monday morning prior…
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S Holmes Avenue road Closure set Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 400 block of S Holmes Ave, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street,…
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Body of juvenile recovered at Pillar Falls
The body of a 15-year-old Twin Falls girl was recovered Monday morning at Pillar…
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Pilot dies in small plane crash in western Idaho
Authorities say one person died when a single-engine airplane crashed and started on fire at an airport in western Idaho.…
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Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates
Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…
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Idaho officials working on hemp plan for federal approval
Idaho officials are working on a hemp plan to submit to federal officials this fall so that farmers can grow hemp next year.…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Latest on fires burning in Salmon-Challis National Forest
In total, 760 men and women are fighting the fires, which includes 19 crews, 23 engines, eight water tenders, six helicopters, two heavy equipment…
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Police: Boise cops fatally shoot person who pointed gun
Police say the officers walked down an alley and approached someone who was lying on the ground. Police say they asked him to show his hands and he…
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2 LDS Missionaries killed in New Mexico accident
Two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were killed in an accident Thursday. A missionaries from Roberts, also was…
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Benefit concert set for Friday to help Champ’s Heart
Champ’s Heart is an organization that provides free healing horse encounters to kids with special needs and veterans with…
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Fight Against Aggressive Driving Campaign Starts Today
The Idaho State Police combined with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police announced that today they would begin their…
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Officials talk about hot car dangers
Albright also says if you think there’s time, call for help, but always…
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Chip sealing helps improve roads
Lots of Construction crews have been paving their way to helping improve the condition of roads across Idaho Falls. On last Sunday, construction…
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Roar & Pour at Zoo Idaho set Saturday
Zoo Idaho Zoological Society is hosting its annual Roar & Pour on July…
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Sawtooth Fish Hatchery to close to public July 28 & 29
Public access to the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery south of Stanley will be closed July 28-29 in order to complete improvements to the Kid’s Pond…
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Smoke could impact milk production in cows according to U of I professor
In a study conducted by Skibiel and a coworker, they monitored about 20 dairy cattle during last year’s fire season. Focusing on a seven-day stretch…
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ISP trooper struck by car, 1 arrested after high speed chase
A 29-year-old Fort Hall man has been arrested after police say he struck an Idaho State Police trooper with a vehicle Tuesday while attempting to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 544 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Affordable housing projects underway in Pocatello amidst tight market
Some relief may be coming to Pocatello’s housing crunch, as two affordable housing projects are getting started in the Gate…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 325 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
Continue Reading USDA offers disaster assistance to Idaho farmers, livestock producers impacted by drought
Idaho agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought.…
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F-14 jets fly by Jackson Hole Airport
The Jackson Hole Airport got a fly-by…
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IEA issues statement on Idaho’s record budget surplus
IEA President Layne McInelly has issued a statement regarding the record budget surplus of nearly $1 billion announced…
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Bedke dismisses claim that hearing is politically motivated
House Speaker Scott Bedke says Rep. Priscilla Giddings’ claim that an ethics investigation she’s facing is politically motivated is false.…
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Idaho Falls gears up for return of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up
Tickets are available online and at local ticket outlets as the City of Idaho Falls gears up for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, the 110th annual War Bonnet…
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Tango Fire grows to 101 acres
The lightning caused Tango Fire was reported the evening of July 17.…
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Powerball changes coming to Idaho on August 23
Powerball has some new changes coming as the game moves into its third decade in the Gem State. …
Continue Reading Mud Lick, Haynes, Iron Fire update
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is now managing three…
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Water is on the move
Some of the water levels on lakes and reservoirs are rapidly decreasing while most rivers are incredibly…
Continue Reading Coroner ID’s woman who was shot, killed by Nampa police
The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman shot and killed by Nampa police officers last week as 51-year-old Dawn…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces fall entertainment line up
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced the Fall 2021 Concert Events.…
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Idaho lawmaker who shared rape accuser’s name faces hearing
An Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of an intern who accused another state lawmaker of rape will face a legislative ethics hearing next month.…
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Bannock County Driver’s License temporarily closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak among the staff at the Bannock County Driver’s License is temporarily closing down the…
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Police investigate vandalism in parks
The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department are asking for public assistance to combat vandalism in city…
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Idaho lieutenant governor keeps focus on vaccine mandates
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin says the Biden administration could be behind private health care businesses requiring their employees get COVID-19…
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AARP sounds alarm on COVID-19 vaccination rates for nursing home staff
The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard incorporates new data on vaccination rates among staff and residents, and finds just…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 245 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 245 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Idaho closes Fiscal Year with record surplus
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday Idaho ended its fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $900 million, adding to the largest surplus in state…
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Grazing fees could rise on state-owned land in Idaho
Grazing fees for cattle and sheep on state-owned land in Idaho could rise about 50%.…
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Three killed in shooting at rural Idaho motel
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left three people dead at a rural motel in north-central Idaho on Monday…
Continue Reading Mud Lick Fire grows to 15,952 acres, 0% contained
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 15,952 acres and is 0%…
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Yearling moose relocated out of Twin Falls residential neighborhood
A yearling moose on a walk-about was captured out of a Twin Falls neighborhood and relocated back into suitable moose habitat north of Carey,…
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Idaho Falls girl holds lemonade stand for family who lost everything in fire
“They just came up together on their own and started it and wanted to help other people. So I’m very proud. I’m extremely proud,” Jayme…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, July 20.…
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Haynes Fire burns 408 acres, 0% contained
The lightning caused Haynes Fire has burned an estimated 408 acres, and is 0% contained. It is burning 12 miles southeast of Salmon in the head of…
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Idaho Falls launches second round of Imagine IF community engagement
Got an opinion about the future of Idaho Falls?…
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Groups: Idaho wolf law will cause grizzly bear, lynx deaths
Environmental groups have notified Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other state officials of their intent to file a lawsuit over an expanded wolf-killing…
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Union workers at Fred Meyer vote to authorize strike
Fred Meyer warehouse workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, which could disrupt food distribution at 180 locations across the Pacific…
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Crews protect home from fire
Fire crews keep a house from burning down…
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Idaho Press Club sues Lt. Gov. McGeachin over public records
The Idaho Press Club is suing Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin after several journalists said they were wrongly denied access to public records.…
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Drones and wildfires do not mix
With wildfires burning all over idaho and the rest of the west, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise wants to remind people that drones…
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Fort Hall man pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender
Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. said a 46-year-old Fort Hall man pleaded guilty on Monday to failure to register as a sex…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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Air Pollution Forecast and Caution lifted for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of improved…
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Man running in traffic arrested
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent just north of Idaho Falls to milepost 121 on Interstate 15 Friday at 3:30 a.m. to a traffic…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices still rising
Idaho gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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6 new fires in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected six fires since the last…
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