Potato markets post record sales
Potato markets continue to post record sales from July through September, posting the highest sales levels in five years. …
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Bonneville County man pleads to aggravated assault charge
UPDATE/10-22-20:
Elijah Chavez entered a guilty plea in 7th District Court Tuesday to felony aggravated assault.…
Idaho program to help students with education needs
The State Board of Education has approved a third-party contract to facilitate a new “Strong Families Idaho program.…
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Study: Federal emergency funding boosted state income
Idaho’s share of federal pandemic aid has effectively boosted the state’s annual personal income by at least 5.4% or an average $2,723.…
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Whitetail buck found shot, left to waste in Fremont County
Idaho Fish and Game reports a whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand…
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DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find local testing centers
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19…
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Murdered student’s family reaches multi-million dollar settlement with University of Utah
On the two year anniversary of Lauren McCluskey’s death, University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins and Lauren’s parents announced a settlement…
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U.S. Attorney promises election protection
U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis has named three Assistant US Attorneys to serve as Election Officers for the District of Idaho.…
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First-time unemployment claims down slightly
The Idaho Department of Labor reports 3,293 people filed a first-time unemployment claim during the week that ended October 17. …
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ISU undergraduate enrollment down, graduate enrollment up
Idaho State University’s total student enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester is 11,786, a 7.5% decline in undergraduate students and a 6.9%…
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Community Food Basket seeks to collect 120,000 pounds of food
The Community Food Basket has seen a continued rise in the need for emergency food provisions since March.…
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Open house planned for Carson Street Bridge Project
You are invited to take a look at the plans for the Carson Street Bridge…
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Yellowstone Park explores visitor shuttle initiatives
Yellowstone National Park has launched two exploratory visitor shuttle initiatives aimed at easing congestion and improving visitor services.…
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987 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
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I-15 reopens after closed due to high winds
The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls near Osgood is closed due to blowing dust and low visibility.…
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Idaho congressman shares his viewpoints at local luncheon
Congressman Mike Simpson spoke at the West Bank Convention Center on Wednesday. He addressed many issues facing Idahoans and all…
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Board of Education approves partial wavier of senior project graduation requirement
The Idaho State Board of Education voted Wednesday to extend a partial waiver of the Board rule requiring high school seniors complete a senior…
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EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.…
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Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals
Hospitals around the United States are starting to buckle from a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with several states setting records for the number of…
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246 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Local health officials reported 246 new cases in the area…
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Idaho governor: collaboration key to solving land issues
A collaborative process that gives everyone a say is key to solving many federal public lands issues in the U.S. West, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said…
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Custer County releases details regarding campground shooting
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has released more information regarding a law enforcement officer-involved shooting incident involving Russell…
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Festival of Trees to move forward in an innovative way
There will be an Idaho Falls Festival of Trees this year, but it will be an un-usual event. …
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Idaho launches $1,000,000 raffle
College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build an 80,000 square foot career…
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CEI to use grant for new career and technical facility
College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build an 80,000 square foot career…
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus cases spike again, doctors urge action
Idaho is seeing its largest coronavirus spike since the pandemic began, with new cases increasing by 46.5% percent over the past two weeks.…
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Power sports among growing industries amid pandemic
Outdoor recreation continues to increase as the pandemic…
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3 moose illegally killed in west-central Idaho
Three bull moose were illegally shot and killed in Valley County in west-central Idaho, Idaho officials say, and a fourth bull moose was shot at but…
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Local company invents new type of light
A small startup company in Rigby has invented a new type of…
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Wyoming submits vaccination plan
In the event there is one, Wyoming has submitted its initial plan to the Centers for Disease Control for distributing and administering a COVID-19…
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Chubbuck Elementary School to host virtual Halloween parade
Instead of canceling Chubbuck Elementary School’s annual Halloween parade, Chubbuck’s school staff and administrators decided to find a new way…
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Health officials offer tips and tricks for Halloween during a pandemic
Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.…
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Refinancing saves Idaho taxpayers millions
Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth says refinancing efforts by the Idaho Bond Bank Authority (IBBA) will save taxpayers $9.3 million.…
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Chase ends after collision with police car
After a brief car chase that began shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Idaho Falls Police arrested Pedro Lopez, 28, of Idaho Falls on a number of felony…
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Pedestrian zones come down as the seasons turn
Town Square pedestrian zones that went up last April, come down on…
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Power County lawmen solve vandalism case
The Power County Sheriff’s Office has closed the books on a 6-month old vandalism investigation.…
Continue Reading 873 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
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Free, virtual ISU Choirs Fall Concert Oct. 23
You can watch the free, virtual Idaho State University Choirs Fall Concert on…
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Chad Daybell’s hearing to dismiss postponed
Chad Daybell’s lawyer John Pior has asked a hearing to dismiss the case against Daybell be…
Continue Reading 328 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 328 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 7th highest rate in country
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed…
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Remains of missing person identified
The remains of a missing Teton County resident have been positively identified following DNA…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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University of Idaho enrollment slips
Fall term enrollment at the University of Idaho is down by 9.5% this year to…
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Pocatello High School mascot selections narrowed down
Pocatello High School is moving forward with the selection of a new mascot.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribe urges safe voting
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribe is taking extraordinary steps to keep voters safe. …
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Power restored to about 3,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers
Power was quickly restored to customers after about a half-hour…
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Teton teachers to participate in COVID-19 testing project
In cooperation with Teton Valley Health, the Teton School District is Driggs has launched a pilot project testing its 33 staff members for COVID-19. …
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New center to help train, educate local businesswomen
Women who are running a business or would like to start one now can find help with a new non-profit organization.…
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Idaho Education Association launches anonymous health hotline for educators
Educators across Idaho will now be able to anonymously report situations and activities that put the health of educators and students at risk.…
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How to know if you have COVID-19 or the flu before getting tested
According to the CDC Influenza and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different…
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Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade
Idaho State University is celebrating a big upgrade to their incredibly rare nuclear…
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Idaho Falls transit plans moving forward
Since the TRPTA bus service dissolved in May 2019, efforts have continued to restore transit service to Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho OKs contract to distribute low-income education money
Idaho has approved a contract with Florida-based vendor ClassWallet to distribute $50 million in federal coronavirus emergency money to low-income…
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Idaho estimates resident death count increased beyond virus
Idaho state officials estimate hundreds of more residents have died than in a normal year, even without counting fatalities that are attributed to…
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Wyoming unemployment rate drops
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports the state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in September. …
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Idaho Falls business honored
Idaho Senator Jim Risch has named Advanced Ceramic Fibers in Idaho Falls as his Idaho Small Business of the Month for October. …
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Bridger-Teton plans prescription fires
The Jackson and Blackrock Ranger Districts are moving ahead with prescribed burns this fall. …
Continue Reading 698 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 698 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 320 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 320 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast…
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Police warn drivers not to take short-cuts on I-86 intersection detour
A detour at the I-84/I-86 intersection has some drivers taking a dangerous path around it.…
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Smoldering fire prompts law enforcement investigation
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working to contain a 40-acre wildfire about 17 miles east of Ashton.…
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Temporary road closure in Mammoth Hot Springs
The road between the Upper and Lower Terraces in Mammoth Hot Springs will close temporarily Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12…
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Burglary reports surge around Chubbuck
Chubbuck Police are asking the public to be aware of an uptick in thefts in the…
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Yellowstone fire danger reduced
With one fire still smoldering, Yellowstone National Park has lowered its fire…
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New Bannock County judge appointed
The Sixth District Magistrates Commission convened on Friday and appointed local attorney, Carol “Tippi” Jarman to serve as a Bannock County…
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Idaho experiencing “shecession” as local moms take brunt of economic crisis
Moms are taking the brunt of the economic crisis, leading some to call this a…
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Victims of Sunday crash identified
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the victims of an early morning crash that claimed three lives early…
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Multiple people hospitalized after 3 vehicle crash
Multiple people were hospitalized after a three vehicle crash westbound US 26 at milepost 349.5, in Bonneville County by the Hilltop Sinclair…
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