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Moose Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure modified

August 17, 2022 5:18 PM News Team

Effective Thursday at 6:00 a.m., the Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented the Moose Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure, Order…

What it takes to pass the Idaho Falls Police physical fitness test

August 17, 2022 5:13 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for new recruits, starting with its upcoming entry and physical fitness…

Mallinckrodt to pay $230 million to settle lawsuit alleging underpayment of medicaid drug rebates

August 17, 2022 3:37 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Idaho joined 49 other states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the federal government to settle…

Medical groups, 20 states weigh in on Idaho abortion lawsuit

August 17, 2022 2:33 PM Associated Press

A legal battle over abortion rights pitting one of the reddest states in the nation against the U.S. government has dozens of states and major…

Madison County Fair kicks off Wednesday

August 17, 2022 10:33 AM Braydon Wilson

It’s summer time and that means its county fair season. Wednesday Brough the start to the Madison County Fair for the year. The fair is open 9am-10pm…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 887 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

August 17, 2022 4:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 887 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…

Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West

August 17, 2022 11:10 AM Associated Press

The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West’s most spectacular predators — the…

Moose Fire virtual public meeting set Wednesday

August 17, 2022 10:53 AM News Team

A virtual public meeting about the Moose Fire will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the Salmon-Challis National Forest Facebook…

Fish salvage issued on Big Lost River from Beck Diversion downstream to Moore Diversion

August 17, 2022 10:57 AM News Team

Effective Aug. 16 until Sept. 15, 2022 fish from the Big Lost River downstream of the Beck Diversion to the Moore Diversion may be taken by any…

School buses hitting the roads again – Here’s some rules of the road you need to know

August 17, 2022 11:20 AM Kailey Galaviz

Do you know the rules of the road when coming up on a school bus? Here is a…

6 takeaways from primaries in Wyoming and Alaska

August 17, 2022 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

Here are six takeaways from Tuesday’s contests in Wyoming and…

Idaho receives more than $3.9 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs

August 17, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

AmeriCorps members will be supporting efforts to provide low-income access to health care, education and mental health services, and serving on…

FY21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of Bannock County approved by independent auditor

August 17, 2022 9:43 AM News Team

On Tuesday, June 28, the Bannock County Clerk’s Office presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of Bannock County for the fiscal year…

Empowering parents grant applications available to Idaho families in mid-September

August 17, 2022 9:34 AM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education announced Tuesday it intends to make Empowering Parents grant applications available to Idaho families in…

Trump foe Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary

August 16, 2022 8:27 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, was defeated in a GOP primary Tuesday, falling to a rival backed…

Bandits fall 90 feet short of a three-peat, losing 6-5 to Troy, AL in ALWS Championship

August 16, 2022 8:35 PM Eric Moon

Trailing 6-5 in the bottom of the 7th inning, the Bandits loaded the bases, putting the tying run on third base, but consecutive strikeouts downed…

Gov. Gordon wins Wyoming GOP primary in bid for 2nd term

August 16, 2022 9:06 PM Associated Press

Mark Gordon wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming primary…

Livingston wins Democratic nomination for Wyoming governor

August 16, 2022 9:20 PM Associated Press

Retired U.S. Bureau of Land Management employee Theresa Livingston, of Worland, defeated retired cabinetmaker and perennial candidate Rex Wilde, of…

GreyBull wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wyoming’s at-large Congressional District

August 16, 2022 9:25 PM Associated Press

Lynnette GreyBull won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wyoming’s at-large Congressional…

Wyoming Primary Election results

August 16, 2022 7:26 PM News Team

View Wyoming Primary Election results…

Idaho governor eyes special session to deal with inflation

August 16, 2022 2:14 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday confirmed he’s considering calling a special session of the Legislature, saying rumors of the effort are…

Farmers recover after heavy damage from rainfall

August 16, 2022 5:16 PM Braydon Wilson

Saturday brought rain to farmers in Fremont County; however, the storm brought anywhere from 2″-3.25″ of rain to the Ashton area in one…

Several statewide offices contested in Wyoming GOP primary

August 16, 2022 11:08 AM Associated Press

Here’s a look at the races for Wyoming’s five statewide elected…

Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County

August 16, 2022 3:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…

BLM Morgan Bar Campground reopens

August 8, 2022 3:05 PM News Team

PDATE 8/16/22: The Morgan Bar Campground administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office has been reopened to entry by…

Cause of house fire on Caspian Avenue unknown

August 16, 2022 3:25 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a house fire at the 2000 block of Caspian Avenue, just off of E…

Pocatello Police welcomes 2 new officers

August 16, 2022 3:11 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is welcoming two new…

Yellowstone visitation statistics for July 2022

August 16, 2022 3:16 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 596,562 recreation visits in July 2022.…

Lori Vallow-Daybell appears in court Tuesday

August 16, 2022 9:51 AM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell made an appearance in court Tuesday…

Bannock County residents can receive discount on floodplain insurance

August 16, 2022 11:19 AM News Team

The Bannock County Planning and Development department recently recertified its Community Rating System through FEMA, allowing county residents to…

Hot and dry weather produces increased fire activity

August 16, 2022 11:37 AM News Team

Officials working the Woodtick and Norton fires say dry and warm conditions are expected through mid-week, as a ridge of high-pressure builds.…

Biden Administration invests $ 3.5 million to improve health care for communities across Idaho

August 16, 2022 11:40 AM News Team

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Director for Idaho Rudy Soto announced Tuesday USDA is awarding more than $3.5 million in…

WYDOT will be striping in town square

August 16, 2022 10:34 AM News Team

Commuters to and from Jackson may start noticing touched up pavement markings and sign improvements starting…

6 things to watch in Wyoming and Alaska elections

August 16, 2022 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign to purge the Republican Party of his opponents could reach its most dramatic moment of the 2022 midterm…

6 Idahoans to receive Idaho Medal of Honor August 17

August 16, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Six Idahoans will be awarded the Idaho Medal of Honor during a ceremony later this week in Boise.…

Cheney braces for loss as Trump tested in Wyoming and Alaska

August 16, 2022 9:55 AM Associated Press

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a leader in the Republican resistance to former President Donald Trump, is fighting to save her seat in the U.S. House on…

Idaho leaders OK $321K in transgender-birth certificate case

August 16, 2022 9:55 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers who made it more difficult for transgender people to change the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a U.S. court ruling…

Name announced for new Rexburg Temple

August 15, 2022 7:16 PM News Team

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the names of two yet-to-be-built houses of the…

Judge: Legislature can intervene a little in abortion case

August 15, 2022 3:23 PM Associated Press

A federal judge says the Idaho Legislature can intervene in the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit targeting Idaho’s total abortion ban, but only…

Bannock County Coroner identifies deceased in fatal motorcycle crash

August 15, 2022 9:51 AM News Team

The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the…

Gas prices are falling, but is it enough?

August 15, 2022 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

Gas prices are starting to decline nationwide, and in Idaho, the state average is coming down to $4.67 per gallon which is a drop of nearly 50 cents…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

August 15, 2022 4:44 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the weekend.…

Winners announced for second 2022 Super Hunt drawing

August 15, 2022 2:37 PM News Team

The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been…

Yellowstone conducts 2022 commercial vehicle safety inspections

August 15, 2022 2:54 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park rangers are partnering with state and federal transportation officials to conduct safety evaluations of commercial vehicles…

Bingham County Sheriff urges drivers to pay extra attention as school starts

August 15, 2022 11:32 AM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers school will be starting soon for all of county school districts.…

5 new fires in Salmon-Challis National Forest

August 15, 2022 11:13 AM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had five new fires in the last…

Idaho gas prices fall nearly 10 cents

August 15, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.67/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Moose Fire evacuation status eases

August 15, 2022 11:40 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 78,729 acres and is 34%…

School zones will be busy again starting Tuesday, here’s how you can keep them safe

August 15, 2022 11:55 AM Kailey Galaviz

As school starts up again there’s some things to keep in mind when driving and walking in school zones.…

Idaho State University holds Fall Address on Monday

August 15, 2022 10:36 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University is holding its annual Fall Address on Monday at Frazier…

What to watch: Cheney in trouble while Palin eyes comeback

August 15, 2022 9:57 AM Associated Press

Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another…

ISU alumnus wins Jefferson Science Associates Thesis Prize

August 15, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

A Idaho State University alum’s work while on-campus has netted him one of the most prestigious awards from the Department of Energy’s Thomas…

Cheney and Murkowski: Trump critics facing divergent futures

August 15, 2022 9:52 AM Associated Press

They hail from their states’ most prominent Republican families. They have been among the GOP’s sharpest critics of former President Donald Trump.…

After storm scare, floaters reminded of river weather safety

August 14, 2022 7:20 PM Braydon Wilson

A scary situation unfolded on the five mile situation on the river in between Big Springs and Mack’s inn in Island Park. Reports say 911 calls…

Fremont County flash flooding, floaters rescued

August 14, 2022 2:29 PM Bill Cummings

Fremont County experienced widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain throughout the county Saturday…

Triathlon directors recognize Rod Hutchins for completing event despite physical limitations

August 13, 2022 9:58 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho Falls man found a new way to compete in the Great Snake River Triathlon, despite his physical limitations.…

Idaho Falls Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race 2022

August 13, 2022 4:46 PM Cole Sams

The ducks dropped a few minutes before 4pm along the greenbelt that benefits from funds collected.…

Weather helping with Moose Fire

August 13, 2022 3:24 PM Bill Cummings

Several days of favorable weather gave firefighters an opportunity to gain containment on the fire and made it possible for firefighters to go direct…

Fire prevention top priority for IDL and DEQ

August 14, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

As the temperatures have risen over the past couple of weeks, so has the fire danger, with all of Idaho currently under a High or Very High fire…

ISU faculty offers multi-sensory training for educators in Idaho to address dyslexia

August 14, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

When her son was diagnosed with dyslexia, Associate Professor Heather Ramsdell uncovered a huge unmet need for services in Idaho, and now she is…

Teton County to perform annual pathways sealcoating

August 14, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Teton County will be performing annual pathways sealcoating during the week of August 15 – August 19.…

Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon

August 14, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

This class will fill up quickly, so register now before it’s…

ISU professor leads ASME’s nuclear engineering division

August 14, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

An Idaho State University professor is at the helm of one of the largest professional groups in the nuclear engineering…

The Hospital Cooperative establishes new scholarship endowment for students in health care fields

August 14, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

Idaho State University has received an endowment from The Hospital Cooperative.…

35 paraprofessionals awarded full-tuition scholarships to become certified teachers

August 13, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

More than 35 paraprofessionals working in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 are set to receive full-tuition scholarships awarded by the Idaho…

North Wind Group establishes second scholarship endowment at ISU

August 13, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students at Idaho State University are getting a helping hand from a leader in the construction,…

U of I researcher drums up success as scientist through music

August 13, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Pam Hutchinson draws a parallel between identifying weeds in a potato field and wowing a crowd with a drum…

ISU now location host for Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center’s OSHA Classes

August 13, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) signed an agreement with the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center at the…

Idaho Supreme Court won’t block strict abortion bans

August 12, 2022 5:57 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s strict abortion bans will be allowed to take effect while legal challenges over the laws play out in court, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled on…

Man arrested after multiple vehicle burglaries

August 12, 2022 12:08 PM News Team

During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies have responded to multiple vehicle burglaries at boat ramps in the Swan Valley area…

Idaho man overcomes extreme physical odds to compete in marathon

August 12, 2022 11:13 AM Seth Ratliff

A familiar local hero is returning to the race that started his journey halfway across the world.
Rod Hutchins was 34 when he was diagnosed with…

DICK’S Sporting Goods to open in Idaho Falls this weekend

August 11, 2022 10:58 AM News Team

DICK’S Sporting Goods will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its new store located in the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho…

Little appoints leaders from Shoshone and Clayton to Serve Idaho Commission

August 12, 2022 3:15 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little appointed two new commissioners to Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.…

Bannock County Search & Rescue team hosts joint training with Portneuf Air Rescue

August 12, 2022 12:32 PM Cole Sams

On Thursday night, the Bannock County Search & Rescue team held a joint training with Portneuf Air Rescue and Idaho State University Public…

Pipeline break spills 45,000 gallons of diesel in Wyoming

August 12, 2022 12:27 PM Associated Press

A diesel pipeline in Wyoming owned by a company that’s being sued by federal prosecutors over previous spills in two other states cracked open and…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 753 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

August 12, 2022 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 753 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Friday.…

Air Quality Advisory lifted for Lemhi County

August 10, 2022 11:31 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…

Woodtick and Norton fires continue to grow

August 12, 2022 11:40 AM News Team

The lightning caused Woodtick Fire has burned 5,538 acres, and the lightning caused Norton Fire has burned 420…

Moose Fire evacuation notice reduced

August 12, 2022 11:36 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 75,481 acres and remains 21%…

Blackfoot Police to host car seat inspection

August 12, 2022 12:45 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department is hosting a car seat inspection event on Sept. 3.…

Chief Justice Bevan Joins Board of State Court Leaders

August 12, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan has joined the board of directors of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ), an organization…

Rabid bat found in Bingham County

August 11, 2022 11:15 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed a bat has tested positive for rabies in Bingham County.…

Grand Teton rangers conduct 3 major rescues in less than 24 hours

August 11, 2022 10:39 AM News Team

Grand Teton National Park Rangers conducted three major search and rescue operations within 24 hours this…

INL interns show off what they’ve learned

August 11, 2022 6:00 PM Seth Ratliff

The next generation of groundbreaking scientists are getting their start at the Idaho national lab.
heir fields of interest. They presented the…

Aha Airlines launch inaugural flight to Reno through Idaho Falls

August 11, 2022 6:01 PM Seth Ratliff

New flights are taking-off at the Idaho Falls regional airport. Today was the inaugural flight from Idaho Falls to Reno for Aha…

“Roaring Youth Jam” returns to Idaho Falls

August 11, 2022 5:59 PM Seth Ratliff

There’s no lack of talent on display at this year’s “roaring youth jam” in Idaho Falls. The 3-day event along the greenbelt is especially for the…

Recall effort for Pocatello City Council members

August 11, 2022 5:25 PM Linda Larsen

More trouble tonight for three Pocatello City Council…

US launches process to set Idaho mercury pollution standards

August 11, 2022 4:28 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing proposed aquatic life water quality standards for mercury pollution in Idaho that could have…

Water line repair on E 17th Street Thursday

August 11, 2022 4:03 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 1500 block of E 17th Street, between St. Clair Rd and S Woodruff Ave,…

Moose Fire remains 21% contained

August 11, 2022 3:15 PM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 74,953 acres and remains 21%…

SIPH needs to speak to individual who dropped off a bat

August 11, 2022 2:13 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) needs to speak to the individual who dropped off a bat at their facility in Pocatello on…

Idaho Falls Fire Department conducts a live structure fire training learns how fire reacts in a home

August 11, 2022 2:07 PM Braydon Wilson

If you were driving by community park in Idaho Falls Thursday you may have noticed smoke coming from a home near the park with fire engines in front.…

Woodtick and Norton fires continue to grow

August 11, 2022 10:33 AM News Team

The lightning caused Woodtick Fire has burned 5,531 acres, and the lightning caused Norton Fire has burned 407…

Limited, targeted vaccines to prevent monkeypox available in Wyoming

August 11, 2022 10:53 AM News Team

Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of…

BLM announces new opportunity for partnerships to support management of wild horses and burros

August 11, 2022 10:53 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new grants available to public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to manage and…

3 charged with COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

August 11, 2022 10:54 AM News Team

Three people were arrested Wednesday on criminal charges in three separate indictments filed in the District of Idaho.…

Dozens of cats and kittens found homes during half-off adoptions

August 11, 2022 10:50 AM News Team

Dozens of cats and kittens found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from July 8 through July 23, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…