Storm brings wind, rain, snow, flooding, road closures
It has been a wild day for weather.
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People are looking for own source of eggs
As egg prices across many grocery stores are soaring, many people are looking for their own supply of eggs.
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 3 bills on Friday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 3 bills on Friday, March 10.
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Former intern sues lawmakers for harassing her after rape
A former legislative intern is suing the lawmaker who was convicted of raping her and one of his colleagues for releasing her name and launching a harassment campaign.
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No Unnecessary Travel advisory lifted
Teton County Road & Levee has issued a No Unnecessary Travel advisory for all County-maintained roads in Teton County until further notice due to blowing/drifting snow and winter weather conditions.
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Sandbags avaliable in Bingham County
If you are in need of sandbags, you can purchase them at the
Central Transfer Station in Moreland for $1.00 per bag.
Idaho Elks Lodge distributing food boxes
The Idaho Falls Elks Lodge is helping community members in need this weekend.
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Weather warnings with intense winds
A snow squall warning has been issued for Rupert and Burley areas, US 30 on I-84. This warning is through 1pm today. Sudden intense bursts of winds mixed with snow and rain can cause dangerous conditions not safe for driving. No visibility can be expected as winds are approaching 65 mph in this area. Please
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Charter commission budget fails
It is back to the drawing board for funding Idaho’s State Charter School Commission.
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New design coming to Idaho driver’s licenses
The next time you renew your driver’s license, you may see something a little different.
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Poland Ambassador speaks at 2023 Frank Church Symposium
The 2023 Frank Church Symposium is taking place at Idaho State University in Pocatello.
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Several new laws will have an impact on Wyoming wildlife and hunting
The 2023 Wyoming Legislature passed several bills that will make changes to Wyoming Game and Fish Department laws and regulations.
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Risch leads bill to combat crisis at southern border
The bill would secure the southern border by resuming construction of the border wall, strengthening management and enforcement capacities and upholding the rule of law.
Continue Reading Make-A-Wish Idaho to grant wish to give softball equipment to Shelley High School
On March 13, Make-A-Wish Idaho and Pitch in for Baseball & Softball are teaming up to grant fourteen-year-old Emersyn’s wish to give softball equipment to Shelley High School where Emersyn attends classes.
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US 189/191 Hoback Canyon to close Friday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon for Friday, March 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. for avalanche mitigation.
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Businesses can e-file state, federal income taxes together
Businesses wanting to prepare and e-file both their federal and state income tax returns should visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website.
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual community clean up day
In preparation for the Idaho Falls Zoo’s reopening in April, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 1.
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3 things to do this weekend – March 10, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this weekend.
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3 things to know this morning – March 10, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Friday.
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D91 asks community to renew school levy
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is asking parents and patrons to go to the polls on March 14, 2023, to vote on renewal of the district’s Supplemental Levy.
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Gov. Gordon announces cabinet change
Governor Mark Gordon announced Luke Reiner has retired as Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
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Liquor license resale bill passes
On Thursday in Boise, the Idaho Senate passed a bill to prohibit the re-sale of new liquor licenses that become available.
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District 91 musical reaches new heights with Peter Pan
Students from all over Idaho Falls School District 91 are taking the stage this week for the annual district-wide musical.
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Empowering Parents program awarding remaining funds
More than 18,000 Idaho families making at or below $75,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI) have been awarded Empowering Parents grants to date.
Continue Reading Grand Teton spring snow removal operations begin
Winter grooming of the 14-mile section of Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain parking area will end on March 10.
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Flags at half-staff to honor Governor Batt
Governor Little ordered the lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags to half-staff to honor Governor Batt.
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Spring Break travel off to a strong start
For many Americans, Spring Break marks the unofficial start of the travel season, and according to new research by AAA, it’s going to be a busy one.
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Norovirus cases have increased since October
The United States has seen a national increase in the amount of norovirus cases.
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Counties with the highest diabetes rate in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest diabetes rate in Idaho using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
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Claim your grocery credit refund, even if you don’t earn enough to file income taxes
Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.
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Public feedback wanted on Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation projects
Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation (TCJPR) is hosting a series of open houses to gather feedback on three projects that impact the community.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 9, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Thursday.
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Protesters march for child care
Groups across the state are wanting to send a message to Idaho Legislature on how they feel about removing the Child Care Stabilization Grants.
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Pay It Forward: PTSD Veteran Athletes
This nonprofit helps veterans who are struggling with PTSD and other depression challenges when they return home from war, by getting them out into the great outdoors for some extreme sports as a way to cope.
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon to hold public bill signing Thursday
The ceremony is open to the public.
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February stayed cool and wet to help out the drought
We have had consistent snowy conditions with the temperatures being below average for the month of February.
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Portion of Crowley Road to close
45th East (Crowley) between Iona Road and 49th North will be closed for approximately three weeks to thru traffic.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,270 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,270 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths in the last week.
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Shelley High School students sent home due to gas leak
Shelley High School students were sent home early Wednesday morning due to a gas leak.
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South Fremont High School teacher receives $2K grant to benefit CTE students
Karlie Sudweeks is a Business technology teacher at South Fremont High School, she is also the administrator of the Career Technical Education for the entire Fremont School District.
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Big game trouble across east Idaho
The Idaho department of Fish and Game has begun to harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns.
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Public events set to honor life of Gov. Batt
Public events have been set to honor the life and public service of Governor Phil Batt, who passed away March 4 on his 96th birthday.
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Moose-Wilson Road summer construction schedule
Construction activities will resume on Moose-Wilson Road, south of Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve (LSRP), in early April.
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollment event
Appointments will be during regular business hours.
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Vallow-Daybell asks judge to drop death penalty
The trial for Lori Vallow-Daybell is set to start in less then a month in Ada County, and as her defense gets ready, they are asking the judge to drop the death penalty against her.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 8, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.
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Brian Laundrie’s mother says letter to her son saying ‘burn after reading’ was meant to show how much she loved him
Brian Laundrie’s mother says the letter she wrote to her son asking him to “burn after reading” pre-dated his 2021 trip with Gabby Petito and was meant “to reach out to Brian while he and I were experiencing a difficult period in our relationship,” according to an affidavit filed Monday.
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Biologist spots Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear of 2023
On Tuesday, a Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to emerge from hibernation.
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Montpelier Idaho Temple groundbreaking announced
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Montpelier Idaho Temple.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Bingham County
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a flock of domestic chickens in Bingham County.
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Parvovirus sparks concern
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter typically only sees a handful of cases per year in their rescued pets, but this year they have already seen three cases.
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Spring Gulch Road open after avalanche cleared
Spring Gulch Road is closed just north of Highway 22 due to a large avalanche.
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2023 Liberty on Parade registration announced
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday the 2023 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade registration will open on Monday, April 3, 2023.
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Gov. Little announces appointments to Idaho Park and Recreation Board
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Charles “Chuck” Roady, Hugh Cooke and Amy Manning to the Idaho Park and Recreation Board.
Continue Reading ISU hosts Positive Body Image Symposium
Idaho State University is hosting a Positive Body Image Symposium on Tuesday.
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Jefferson County encourages residents to prepare for possible spring flooding
With spring on the horizon Jefferson County is asking people to prepare for the possibility of seeing an aerial flooding event. The cause for this type of event the county is worrying about is when it rains and we still have large amounts of snow on the ground.
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US 189/191 Hoback Canyon to close Wednesday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon for Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
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WHP offers hiring incentives
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is offering applicants applying with its agency a hiring incentive.
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Attic fire on 16th Street under investigation
There was no one inside when a fire broke out in a house Monday afternoon in Idaho Falls.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 7, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.
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Coroner identifies deceased following snowmobile collision
Next of kin has been notified.
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Possible Madison recreation district faces some opposition
After a feasibility study was conducted, a campaign committee has prepared a proposal to place the creation of a recreation district in Madison County on a future ballot.
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It’s pothole season, here’s how crews are trying to keep up
We all know that with the winter season, comes pothole season. Those craters in the road can be irritating and sometimes damaging for drivers leaving many with questions; the biggest one being ‘why?’
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Compher back in court Monday
A man accused of a Pocatello murder almost 20 years ago was back in a Bannock County courtroom Monday.
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ITD to close parking area on County Line Road near US 20 interchange
On April 3, 2023, the Idaho Transportation Department will be closing a section of ground that is currently being used as a temporary parking area.
Continue Reading Senior Center making nutrition a priority for 40 years
Since 1983, the Pocatello Senior Center has been serving the community, with forty years of good meals and a good time.
Continue Reading The Comedy Project hosts IMPROV-A-THON
Laughter was in the air all day long on Saturday in the Pocatello community.
Continue Reading Pocatello hosts 2023 Idaho Bridal Fair
Wedding season is coming soon and brides in East Idaho aren’t wasting any time getting ready for their big day.
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Students dive into the art William Shakespeare
For the last three months, Alturas Preparatory Academy students have been studying the art, science literature and history of the Renaissance.
Continue Reading Pocatello employees receive Narcan training
The Pocatello Fire Department and Southeastern Idaho Public Health provided City employees with Narcan and opioid overdose training.
Continue Reading House Bill 9 expands online driver’s license renewal to commercial drivers
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon expand online license renewals, thanks to the passage of House Bill 9.
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WYDOT snowplow hit by commercial truck
A commercial vehicle collides with a Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) snowplow on Interstate 80 west of Rock Springs.
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Idaho pump prices ease for now
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
Continue Reading Do not ‘push a slower friend down’ if you encounter a bear, National Park Service warns
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The National Park Service has some bear-y important tips for what not to do if you — and a friend — encounter a bear in the wild. “If you come across a bear, never push a slower friend down,” the agency wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, “even if you feel the
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Highest-paying science jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying science jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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DEQ awards nearly $108,000 to 5 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $107,700 to five drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan
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School Delays – March 6, 2023
We have some school delays this morning.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 6, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.
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Man commits suicide after standoff with police
On Friday evening, Teton County Idaho Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a male driver with a felony warrant.
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Sugar-Salem School District running a $300k supplemental levy
Voters in the Sugar Salem School school district will have a decision to make on March 14. The Sugar Salem School district is asking for their patrons to renew a supplemental levy currently on the books but also increase the amount by 100,000 dollars.
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Aftermath of bar roof collapse
A staple in the community of Lava Hot Springs is being missed after the roof of the Blue Moon Bar in Lava Hot Springs collapsed. The Blue Moon Bar was just one of three bars in the community and is now surrounded by fencing to help keep the public safe. Allowing only those who need to be inside the area in. With the recent incident, the other two bars are stepping up to support the owner of the Blue Moon and be there for the community.
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Idaho state leaders honor passing of former Idaho Governor Phil Batt
Governor Brad Little ordered the immediate lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags to honor former Governor Phil Batt, who passed away peacefully at his home today, on his 96th birthday.
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Missing snowmobiler has been located and is safe
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and Fremont County Search and Rescue are actively looking for missing snow machine rider, 59 year old Michael L. Ferguson of Idaho Falls.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, High Country RC&D awarded for fuels reduction
To date, 187 acres of hazardous fuels are treated on private lands, with additional 30 acres planned for the Spring of 2023.
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DEQ awards nearly $36 million to 10 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
These construction projects are funded from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds Governor Brad Little directed to DEQ in 2022.
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ISU to offer $200 professional development credit for P-12 educators nationwide
This credit can be applied toward any of the 100% online, self-paced courses that include topics such as English/literacy, leadership, mathematics, mental health, physical education and sociology.
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Sponsors, vendors and volunteers wanted for 2023 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
Applications for vendors due by April 8.
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ISU scientist’s research helping determine if Earth has entered new geological time epoch
An Idaho State University professor’s research is tackling one of the hottest debates in geology.
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AAA: Fear of autonomous vehicles is on the rise
68% of drivers are afraid to ride in a car that drives itself – a 13% jump from last year.
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Wyoming Medicaid restarting client renewals
After a pandemic-related pause of roughly three years, Wyoming Medicaid, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health, is restarting its annual renewal process for program clients.
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F&G begins harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns
Due to the potential spread of brucellosis, Fish and Game has begun removing elk from of group of around 30 that are consistently mixing with cattle in the Sugar City area.
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Idaho Falls water tower models
Keeping an iconic east Idaho landmark alive ahead of it’s last days.
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Defense lawyers in Idaho killings case want gag order kept
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Defense attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death asked the Idaho Supreme Court on Friday to keep a gag order in place, saying a challenge to the order filed by 30 news organizations is premature and that media coverage
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Moose attacks snowmobilers
A family of snowmobilers went out to the Palisades this past Wednesday when they were greeted by a moose that would soon attack them.
Continue Reading Mayor Blad responds to silent protesters with signs at city council meeting
Pocatello’s mayor responds to silent protesters with signs at Thursday night’s city council meeting.
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Idaho lawmakers approve giving University of Idaho $1 million to pay for security after murders
The Idaho House has passed a bill to give the University of Idaho an extra $1 million.
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Idaho bill would prohibit drag shows on public property
In Boise, the House State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill to ban sexual exhibitions including drag shows from public places.
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Yellowstone’s winter season wraps up, most roads and entrances close to public
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season starts to wrap up March 5 as roads begin to close to the public.
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BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near Salmon
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office has temporarily closed the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly erosive soil conditions.
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Idaho teens take a byte out of state robot competition
Students from across Idaho made their way to Idaho State University for the vex robotics state tournament.
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