Ide sworn in to represent Senate District 29
sworn in as a member of the 66th Wyoming Legislature on Tuesday in the Senate Chamber of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.…
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Wyoming Legislature’s supplemental budget hearings to begin Thursday
The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) will conduct supplemental budget hearings starting…
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Idaho police are set to return slain university students’ belongings to their families starting today
By Veronica Miracle, Stella Chan, Jason Hanna and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Police on Wednesday will begin returning to their families some personal…
Continue Reading Gabby Petito’s parents file motion to add Laundrie family attorney as defendant in an ongoing lawsuit
The parents of Gabby Petito have filed a motion to add Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino as a defendant in an ongoing civil lawsuit against…
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DEQ seeks scientific data on Idaho waters for 2024 Integrated Report
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking scientific data to assist the agency in evaluating water quality in all Idaho rivers,…
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Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism seeking commission applicants
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, is seeking applicants from across the state to serve a three-year…
Continue Reading Investigators have quality leads in the killings of 4 students, Idaho police spokesperson says
Investigators have “a lot of quality leads” about last month’s killings of four University of Idaho students in an off-campus house, even though they…
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Fort Hall fire destroys residential home
The Fort Hall Fire Department and Blackfoot Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Jim and Diggy Road on the Fort Hall…
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Audit of Idaho’s general election results finds few flaws
An audit of more than 19,000 ballots cast in Idaho’s general election has identified only six…
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Vigil held Tuesday to remember children who have passed away
The annual Candlelight Vigil held on Tuesday at the…
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Callback feature added to improve Tax Commission customer experience
The Idaho State Tax Commission has added a courtesy callback feature to its call…
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day commemoration
On Wednesday, we remember Pearl…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
President Joe Biden has issued a Presidential Proclamation ordering the lowering of flags to half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance…
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IDOC seeks reentry center walkaway
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for an East Boise Community Reentry Center resident who walked away while on an errand in the…
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ITD welcomes public feedback on future of US 20
The Ashton Community Center and Library provided the perfect backdrop for the most recent meeting on the future of US 20 as it continues to affect…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens for 2022-2023 season
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2022-2023 season.…
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DEQ awards nearly $1.7million to 26 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $1,681,466 to 26 drinking water and wastewater systems to help the…
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Gov. Little declares Dec. 5-11 CS Ed Week
Bedke also read aloud a proclamation from Idaho Gov. Brad Little declaring Dec. 5-11 Computer Science Education Week in Idaho and urging the state’s…
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F&G begins winter feeding operation for Teton Canyon elk
Individuals urged to recreate responsibly and avoid disturbance to wintering…
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Most popular baby names for boys in Idaho
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys in Idaho using data from the Social Security…
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Pocatello Regional Airport to host Airport Master Plan open house
The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the Airport Master…
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Former Downard Funeral Home director in court Monday
The case against former Downard Funeral Home director Lance Peck was back in a Bannock County court room Monday for another pretrial…
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Idaho authorities continue to investigate whether one of the slain university students had a stalker, police say
Three weeks after four Idaho college students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus house, Moscow police said they are still looking into the…
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Shoplifter arrested for possession of fentanyl
Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy was notified by an Ammon Walmart employee of a female shoplifter who was about…
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Idaho Fish and Game Director announces retirement
Idaho Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever recently announced his retirement effective in February after spending his entire 39-year…
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Idaho gas prices fall 15 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 15.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.92/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Caribou County coroner found dead Monday
The Caribou County coroner was found dead Monday…
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Runnin 4 Sweets: An 11 year journey to being a community staple
The next time you may find yourself walking or driving through Rexburg’s Main Street, there’s a shop nestled into one of the buildings near the…
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Highest-paying business jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying business jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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College of Eastern Idaho reveals new updates to Testing Center
College of Eastern Idaho holds a ribbon-cutting on Monday at 12:00 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation and expansion of the William &…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats, LLC
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats,…
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16th annual homelessness encampment helps raise awareness for homelessness
For the past 16 years on the first weekend of December Pocatello’s Caldwell park has had a special event take place. The park provides the backdrop…
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Idaho Falls lifts parking regulations
The City of Idaho Falls lifted their parking restrictions on Sunday, after clearing the roads of snow and ice.…
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Temporary hours at Teton County Recreation Center in December
The Teton County Recreation Center will have modified facility hours over the next three weeks due to a shortage of lifeguard…
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Messiah Sing-in traditions continues Dec. 18
All are invited to attend and participate in this non-denominational celebration of Christmas.…
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AAA helps EV owners take charge of their trip
New AAA mobile charging pilot is latest addition to AAA services for electric…
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Wyoming diabetes prevention efforts focus on prediabetes
One in three Wyoming adults is at high risk of…
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Snow King Mountain opens resort for the season
Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole opened their resort this weekend after getting the best snow in over a decade.…
Continue Reading Authorities say they’ve received thousands of tips regarding 4 slain University of Idaho students
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Authorities investigating the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death last month say…
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Shooting in Pocatello, Two in hospital
A male, Jeremiah Cox, was released from the hospital after receiving medical attention for various wounds.…
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Wyoming legislative leadership and committee assignments finalized for 67th Legislature
Members of leadership will be formally confirmed, and newly elected legislators will be sworn-in Jan. 10 beginning at Noon, as provided by the…
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Moose Fire community meeting set Dec. 6
The Salmon-Challis National Forest will hold an in-person and virtual community meeting on…
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AAA: Plan ahead to avoid a holiday mishap
AAA’s tips to safely transport a Christmas tree and enjoy the holiday…
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Anonymous donor gives $10 million for ISU student scholarships
This scholarship is one of the largest scholarship gifts ever received by Idaho…
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Temporary lane closure on Sunnyside Road Sunday
One westbound lane of Sunnyside Road will be closed to motorists this Sunday, Dec. 4.…
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Idaho average gas price drops below $4 first time since March
Idaho drivers have more to smile about this holiday…
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2022 General Post Election Audit Preliminary Results
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2002, Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced the completion of the 2022 General Post-Election…
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Pebble Creek announces earliest opening date
With the recent onslaught of snow, Pebble Creek Ski Area announced its earliest opening date on…
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Ammon Lightapalooza set Saturday
The annual City of Ammon Lightapalooza is Saturday, December…
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Snowplow zoning challenges
As winter weather hits Idaho Falls, some roads may be clear and safe to drive before others.…
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Fall 2022 Idaho Reading Indicator results reach pre-pandemic levels
The latest results from Idaho’s early reading test, the Idaho Reading Indicator, show overall proficiency exceeding pre-pandemic levels, with…
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16th annual Aid For Friends homeless encampment this weekend
These extremely cold temperatures are hitting our homeless population very…
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2 snowplows struck in Soda Springs with Thursday night’s winter storm
Not one, but two snowplows are damaged after being involved in separate…
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EXPLAINER: Deaths of 4 Idaho students fuel online sleuths
The deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three weeks ago has riled up thousands of would-be armchair sleuths, many of whom are posting…
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REO Speedwagon announces show at Mountain America Center
REO Speedwagon is coming to the Hero Arena inside Mountain America Center on Saturday, August…
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Soldier Mountain opening Chair 1 this Saturday
The ski resort will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.…
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Simpson, Risch lead effort to prohibit ESA Sage-Grouse listing
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and Senator Jim Risch this week led their colleagues in a bicameral letter to Senate and House leadership urging the…
Continue Reading ‘Mind control’ by parasites influences wolf-pack dynamics in Yellowstone National Park
Wolves are pack animals, living in family groups led by a matriarch and her…
Continue Reading DEQ awards nearly $60 million to 11 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $59,187,419 in construction grants to 11 drinking water and wastewater…
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Meals on Wheels Giving Tree to help local seniors in need
With close to 50 tags on the tree, you are encouraged to come pick a tag and fill it to make the season brighter.…
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Governor Gordon announces 2023 Annual Prayer Breakfast
Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie…
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Local road closures
Multiple highways are closed due to reduced visibility and drifting…
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School closures for Friday, Dec. 2
The following school districts have canceled or delayed classes today due to weather…
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Police: Missing boy’s remains were likely moved to new spot
Police in southwestern Idaho say they believe they have found the place where the body of a missing 5-year-old boy was temporarily buried, but they…
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Winter storm closes I-15 north of Dubois
Due to multiple slide-offs and deteriorating conditions, Interstate 15 between Dubois and the Montana State Line is currently closed while personnel…
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December ‘Empty the Shelter’ event returns
Good news for animal…
Continue Reading WYO 22 Teton Pass to close Friday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 2 at 3 a.m. for avalanche control.…
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Backcountry roads closed for winter
Starting Thursday, a number of Bonneville County backcountry and forest roads will be closed for the winter…
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Wyoming sues Biden administration over canceled lease sales
Wyoming has filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Interior related to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision to “pause” oil…
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Property taxes due Dec. 20, tax bills mailed on Monday
Bannock County property owners can expect to soon find their property tax bills in their…
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New INL technology can detect nuclear contamination in under a minute
Early in the conflict in Ukraine, as Russian shells hit near nuclear power plants in Kherson, nuclear threats and fallout became a harsh reality.…
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Empty Bowls event set Friday
You will have your choice of a variety of handmade artisan bowls to purchase for…
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Campaign to prevent underage drinking during the holiday season kicks off
The next time you make a purchase at an Idaho State Liquor Store, you’ll be part of the statewide campaign to prevent underage…
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NPS buys Graham Canyon for City of Rocks
The National Park Service (NPS) announced the acquisition of approximately 105 acres of land adjacent to the boundary of City of Rocks National…
Continue Reading Hemmert Avenue temporarily closed
A small section of Hemmert Avenue in Idaho Falls will be closed Thursday and Friday to allow construction crews to safely perform utility work.…
Continue Reading Six people may have lived in the house where 4 Idaho college students were killed, police say
By Mallika Kallingal, Jason Hanna, Veronica Miracle, Jason Kravarik and Travis Caldwell, CNN Six people may have lived in the house where four…
Continue Reading Snowplow drivers in short supply this year
A national transportation group is warning Americans across the country will likely face long delays this winter as states struggle to find enough…
Continue Reading Wyoming’s fall K-12 enrollment decreased in 2022
Overall enrollment in Wyoming’s schools dropped by 352 students for the 2022-23 school year.…
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Idaho mourns the loss of 4 murdered U of I students
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wednesday, crowds at the College of Eastern Idaho held a moment of silent solidarity in unity with vigils held across the…
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Idaho Department of Correction can’t get lethal drugs, calls off Pizzuto execution
The execution of an Idaho death row inmate is being…
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Half-empty Idaho campus full of fear and grief after murders
In a normal year, University of Idaho students would be bustling between classes and the library, readying for the pre-finals cramming period known…
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Neighbor hears smoke detector, calls 9-1-1
A townhome complex fire Tuesday was extinguished quickly due to an individual reporting a fire alarm heard in the neighborhood.…
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Ammon teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Local educator surprised with the Milken Educator award, which is considered the ‘Oscar of…
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The Christmas Tree Fantasy is more than a wonderland
The Christmas Tree Fantasy in Blackfoot opened Wednesday morning and is helping to bring not just the Christmas spirit to its visitors but the kid…
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SIPH observes World AIDS Day
World Aids Day is on Dec. 1,…
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Fish and Game officers seek information about a wasted bull elk near Mackay
On Nov. 27, Conservation Officers discovered a bull elk that was shot and left to waste just south of the Pass Creek Road near Mackay.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,462 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,462 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths in the last…
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Wyoming law enforcement arrest 3 impaired drivers during Border War Operation 2022
Law enforcement agencies in Laramie and Albany counties made 108 traffic stops, arrested three impaired drivers, and made one arrest for controlled…
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Fatal crash north of Douglas
Driving too fast for road conditions is being investigated as a possible cause of a fatal crash Monday…
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Butte County to select new magistrate judge
The Seventh Judicial District Magistrates Commission will meet in Butte County in late January 2023 to select a new magistrate judge to replace the…
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Sawtooth Avalanche Center opens for season
The Sawtooth Avalanche Center began daily backcountry avalanche forecasts for the 2022-2023 winter season…
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ITD is taking another look at potential alternatives for US 20
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites the public to participate in in-person or online meetings in early December for the US 20 corridor…
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Gov. Little appoints Susie Jensen to First Judicial District
Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Susie Jensen to the First Judicial…
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Seasonal road closures take effect Dec. 1
Seasonal road closures go into effect Thursday on all districts of the Sawtooth National Forest and remain in effect through April 30,…
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Historic cold and wet start to the winter season
November has been much colder than normal and lots of snow showers have dumped tons of snowpack on our…
Continue Reading Idaho State Police adds patrols to university campus as school holds vigil for 4 students killed in unsolved stabbings
By Eric Levenson and Veronica Miracle, CNN Idaho State Police has added four campus patrols and 14 patrols for the general community as the…
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Idaho Falls Zone A snow plowing on hold
Zone A was previously scheduled to be plowed Wednesday and…
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ISU sees significant increase in student retention
Idaho State University is reporting a significant increase in the number of students remaining at the institution to continue their education, thanks…
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Happyville Farms nears fundraising goal
A small farm located on Saturn Drive in Idaho Falls is in the middle its annual fundraiser. From November 15- December 15 2022, the Community Food…
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Rigby Festival of Trees supports local library
The Rigby City Library is decorated for the season and for a good cause. The library’s festival of trees is in its eighth year and helps support the…
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