Ross Fork Fire estimated at 1,000 acres
The Incident Commander for the Ross Fork Fire has given permission for residents who live in the Ross Fork area to return to their homes.…
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Rexburg Chamber of Commerce holds forum for new diverging diamonds coming to the city
The city of Rexburg is growing very rapidly and changes to Highway 20 exits 332 and 333. The solution coming to the city is two new diverging…
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Idaho-Wyoming natural gas pipeline needs environmental study
U.S. officials won’t approve a natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming until additional environmental studies are…
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Abortion to remain legal in Wyoming while lawsuit proceeds
Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming while a lawsuit that contests a ban on the procedure in nearly all cases moves ahead, a judge ruled…
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Governor wishes troops well during deployment
More than 600 members of the Idaho National Guard are being…
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Arco water test come back clean, boil order lifted
People in Arco need to boil the water after tests come back showing E. coli in the water…
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Pay It Forward: Heroes Defense
Heroes Defense is a nonprofit in Idaho Falls, Idaho that creates awareness and raises funds for local police, fire, and emergency personnel who risk…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,010 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,010 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.…
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Michaud Creek Fire burns on west side of Pocatello
The Michaud Creek Fire is burning on the west side of…
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IDGOP names new chairwoman
The Idaho Republican Party is pleased to welcome Dorothy Moon as its new Chairwoman.…
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New WSGS map depicts Wyoming’s precambrian basement
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) published a new map depicting the structural configuration of the Precambrian basement in Wyoming.…
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Moose Fire 21% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 74,470 acres and is 21%…
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PFD seeks abandoned/vacant structures for training opportunities
The Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) is planning to conduct firefighter training and is asking property owners who have structures that are abandoned…
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Grand Teton fire risk now moderate
Teton Interagency Fire managers have adjusted the fire danger rating to moderate for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and…
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Idaho Falls teens travel to Ukraine to gift homes for families affected by war
Local teens visit Ukraine to gift three modular homes to families affected by the…
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Feedback wanted on final design features for climbing wall
The first indoor rock climbing wall since 2014 in Teton County is coming to the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) as part…
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IFFD to conduct live burn structure training Thursday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting live burn training on the east side of Holmes Avenue, just south of Home Depot on Thursday from…
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Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban
The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge this week to bar Idaho from enforcing its near-total abortion ban while a lawsuit pitting…
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Police search for 2 missing juveniles
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports two juveniles were reported missing Tuesday morning around 7 a.m.…
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Labor market remains steady in Eastern and Southeast Idaho
In the Gem State, it was both a positive and negative July in the labor…
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Competition beefing up at Bonneville County Fair
Events are in full swing at the Bonneville County Fair, and the beef show has been a big…
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Teachers learn the SMART ways to teach reading
Idaho’s upcoming school students may be reading sooner than before.
Teachers in the Bonneville school district were in the classroom themselves…
New roundabout hopes to ease future traffic problems
The City of Rexburg is planning ahead for its future growth and increased traffic as it builds a roundabout at the intersection of West 7th South and…
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US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections
Wildlife advocates sued federal officials Tuesday after the government missed a deadline to decide if protections for gray wolves should be restored…
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Youth Jam to kick off this week
Youth Jam returns to Idaho Falls this week – A free event for kids to dive in to…
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Aug. 11 employer seminar focuses on Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Idaho Falls area employers are invited to discuss Registered Apprenticeship Programs in a free seminar Thursday, Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Moose Fire Virtual Community Meeting set Tuesday
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 72,710 acres and is 21%…
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SIPH adds Novavax to COVID-19 vaccine options
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the two dose Novavax vaccine to their clinic beginning…
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Woodtick and Norton Fires grow
Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on…
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Idaho artists awarded fellowship in visual arts
Three Idaho artists have been awarded Fellowships in Visual…
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born and bred residents in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Income guidelines for 2022-2023 free and reduced price lunch applications released
Families interested in applying for free and reduced price meals can now view income guidelines and apply for the 2022-2023 school…
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Serve Idaho announces $375,000 in funding for AmeriCorps planning grants
Idaho nonprofit, educational, community and faith-based organizations, Indian tribes and local governments are eligible to apply for federal funding…
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Idaho Falls Zoo flamingos make their way back to their habitat
The Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes their flamingos back to their main…
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Gabby Petito’s family files claim alleging police failed her
Gabby Petito’s family on Monday notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their…
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Idaho Falls City Council meets to find solution to homelessness in area
The Idaho Falls City Council is working to find a better solution for homelessness in the…
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Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race starts this Friday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club will host the 31st annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race this weekend. Pre-race activities begin Friday, Aug.…
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Former TV Engineer honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
NPG of Idaho’s former Chief Broadcast engineer received a big honor this past…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 683 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 683 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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Rigby High School will be playing on a new field this season
After some hard work and the donations of an excited community, the Rigby High School will be playing on a new football field once the first home…
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City looking for solution for closed water slide at Ross Park
The Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is working tp=o get rid of the now defunct giant water slide at still remains at the Ross Park Aquatic…
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Idaho celebrates Farmers Market Week
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is highlightinf Governor Brad Little’s proclamation of August 7-13, 2022, as Idaho Farmers Market…
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Content Standards review for social studies, arts and humanities starts Tuesday
Committees of subject-area experts from across Idaho will hold virtual meetings Tuesday, Aug. 9, beginning the process of reviewing and revisingthe…
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Woodtick and Norton Fire update
Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on…
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Idaho gas prices fall 11 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 11.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.77/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Closures and delays expected during road improvement projects in Grand Teton
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for intermittent delays and closures as road improvement projects are underway in the park.…
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Moose Fire grows to 68,771 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 68,771 acres and is 16%…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last…
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Flagship Homes annexation on Ammon P&Z’s agenda Monday
The city of Ammon will hold a public meeting Monday regarding a possible annexation and rezoning for residential and commercial use.
The city has…
Idaho Falls City Council approves tentative budget for 2023
he Idaho Falls City Council tentatively approved a more than $3 million budget to be distributed between the city’s 11 departments with six…
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Motorcyclist airlifted after accident
About 30 emergency responders teamed up to help a motorcyclist out of the backcountry after an…
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Police investigate semi vs car crash
A semi and car crash happened just after 5 p.m. Saturday on US 20 in Fremont…
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Intensive comprehensive aphasia program reaches rural Idaho
Idaho State University Speech-Language Pathology online graduate students have completed a two-week intensive clinical experience specifically…
Continue Reading Scientists expand study on air quality impact on health
Scientists at the Oregon Institute of Technology were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the federal government that could result in research…
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Local child with leukemia granted trip to Disney World
The game of golf had a special meeting on Saturday in…
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Ammon’s first balloon rally cleared for takeoff
Perhaps an unusual sight in the early hours of a Sunday morning, McCowin Park was filled with excited spectators, for many it was a chance to see a…
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Ammon Days 2022
A little rain couldn’t stop the fun at Ammon Days today. The city hosted its annual celebration in McCowin park on…
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ISU School of Nursing works to meet increased need for mental health care
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing is seeing increased enrollment in its Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, helping…
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2023 Arts grants announced
The Idaho Commission on the Arts announced its Fiscal Year 2023 annual grants, totaling $645,592 to 81 organizations and schools spanning 27…
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White House internship provides “opportunity of a lifetime” for ISU student
On the Fourth of July, Idaho State University senior Eric Morris had the opportunity of a lifetime— he was volunteering at the White…
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Early season elk hunts are great options, but come with challenges
Idaho’s early season antlerless elk hunts have started, and hunters are already heading outdoors to take advantage of what looks to be a great…
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Fires banned at some Idaho Power campgrounds due to high fire risk
Plenty of summer camping days remain, but campfires are now banned at some locations due to high fire…
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Jackson Hole Marathon set Sept. 24
The Jackson Hole Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022.…
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Chip sealing in Idaho Falls begins Sunday
HK Contractors will be chip sealing, brooming and fog coating city streets over the next month.…
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Governor appoints Eva Nye to fill District 29 Senate seat
Governor Brad Little has appointed Eva Nye to replace her late husband’s vacancy on District 29’s senate seat. …
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Goal of annual 3-on-3 tournament helps to fight carbon monoxide poisoning
This weekend, the annual Bill Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will take place at Highland High…
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Annual fundraiser at Ross Park set for Friday to benefit Aid for Friends
FI) – The 10th annual Aid For Friends Splish and Splash fundraiser is happening on Friday from 5:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. at the Ross Park Aquatic…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 956 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Institute of Rural Health at ISU awarded $860,000 to provide health education and health screenings for Idahoans
The Institute of Rural Health hosted by Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences has received $860,000 from AmeriCorps for its…
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31st Annual Idaho Bighorn Sheep lottery tag drawn
The Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation held the 31st Annual Bighorn sheep lottery tag drawing on July 29, and Paul Donaldson out of Montana is the lucky…
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Seats available in trapper education course Aug. 13 in Salmon
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August…
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Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone
Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin field captures on Aug. 9 and continue through Oct.…
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Pocatello City Council gets heated over alleged racism comments
Shouting and hard statements were heard at the Pocatello City Council meeting Thursday…
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Deceased 19-year-old motorcyclist identified
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following…
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Woman accused in death of deputy pleads guilty
We now have a plea from the woman once accused of causing the death of a Bonneville County Sheriff’s…
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Gabby Petito’s legacy: $100K for domestic violence hotline
Even in hindsight, Nichole Schmidt can’t be sure if anything could have been done to save her daughter Gabby Petito from a messy and violent…
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Anti-wolf killing legislation petition
The debate over anti-wolf legislation may cost us millions in federal conservation…
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Monkeypox: what you need to know
The first reported case of Monkey Pox has been recorded in Eastern Idaho. While the disease isn’t unheard of there is still some mysteriousness…
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Public Utilities Commission approves GeoBitmine’s appeal for reconsideration
Plans to transform the old Simplot plant in Aberdeen into a year-round greenhouse may be moving forward.
Geobitmine originally planned to recycle…
Malad City Airport runway improvement
daho Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” funding initiative paved the way recently for needed runway improvements at the Malad City…
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Little joins governors in speaking out against Congress spending bill
Governor Brad Little joined 21 other governors in voicing opposition to the $740 billion Democrat reconciliation bill currently being considered by…
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Local News 8 morning team learns to play disc golf
It’s a growing phenomenon: disc golf.…
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Biden Administration announces $1.5 million to modernize Idaho Falls Regional Airport control tower
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $1.5 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan…
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Energy secretary tours INL with focus on clean energy, national security capabilities
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm made her first visit to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Wednesday.…
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Woodtick Fire grows to 4,595 acres
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning six miles west northwest of the Meyers Cove in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the…
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Moose Fire community meeting set Thursday
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 64,078 acres and is 20%…
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First monkeypox case reported in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health announced Wednesday the first reported case of monkeypox in the health district.…
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West Nile virus detected in Elmore County mosquitoes
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus (WNV) were detected in Elmore County on July 29, prompting health officials to remind people to take precautions…
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Yellowstone timelines for North Entrance and Northeast Entrance roads
Yellowstone National Park continues to make major progress with short- and long-term efforts to reconnect the park to Gardiner and Cooke City/Silver…
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Project to add stoplight at Highway 47 and Highway 20 intersection making good progress
A construction project on the intersection of Highway 47 and Highway 20 is on schedule, Idaho Transportation Department spokesperson Justin Smith…
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Flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Rep. Jackie Walorski
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential directive, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff…
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1 killed in lightning strike near Enos Lake
UPDATE 8/3/22: Teton County Search & Rescue was notified at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday a lightning had struck a group of backpackers camped at Enos Lake in…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,231 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,231 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths…
Continue Reading Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Will abortion ban take effect this month? Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday
The Idaho Supreme Court held two hearings on Wednesday, Aug 3, surrounding Idaho’s abortion laws.
Planned Parenthood has petitioned for the court to…
Bannock County Coroner asks public to register next of kin
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office is asking the public to consider registering their…
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Governor Gordon appoints Interim State Fire Marshal
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Mark Young as Interim State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and…
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5 convicted in relation to multi-million dollar counterfeit cellphone scheme
A federal jury in Idaho convicted five defendants for their roles in operating a $41 million dollar scheme wherein they sold counterfeit cellphones…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves tentative budget for fiscal year 2023
The Idaho Falls City Council tentatively approved the fiscal 2022/2023 budget last Thursday night during its regularly scheduled City Council…
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