Idaho Supreme Court considers death row clemency case
The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments on whether the state’s constitution gives a governor the power to veto a state commission’s…
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Masks required indoors in Grand Teton National Park
Due to current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, Department of Interior policy requires masks are required for everyone in all park…
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Heavy rains cause flooding in Island Park
The heavy rain over the weekend has caused flooding in areas of Island…
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Abuse results in closure of East Fork Recreation area
A popular recreation area in Power County will close this week to camping and UTV…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 705 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 705 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Right-wing extremists amp up anti-LGBTQ rhetoric online
few weeks before 31 members of a white supremacist group were arrested for allegedly planning to riot at a northern Idaho LGBTQ pride event, a…
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Temporary closures scheduled for trails around Phelps Lake
A temporary area closure will be in effect for trails around Phelps Lake on June 14 and 15.…
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Crashed trailer closed I-15 for hours
It took several hours for crews to clean up a crashed semi on I-15 early Sunday…
Continue Reading Patriot Front leader among those arrested near Idaho Pride
After the arrest of more than two dozen members of a white supremacist group near a northern Idaho pride event, including one identified as its…
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Rare WWII warbirds fly into town
Iconic warbirds from WWII, the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’ and B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade,’ will be on display in Idaho Falls.…
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$0.50 admission for fathers at Idaho Falls Zoo this weekend
In a way to say Happy Father’s Day, this weekend the Idaho Falls Zoo is letting dads in for only 50…
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Inflation is starting to slow but is it enough?
Gas prices are continuing to rise and the price hike is continuing to affect many industries. Including food, manufacturing, travel and housing. As…
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Surveillance video shows fight inside Pocatello restaurant
A Pocatello man is jail facing assault charges after starting a fight at a restaurant Wednesday…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s open house
Saturday, the public got a rare look at the inner workings of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office.
The open house included an in-depth tour of the…
Salmon-Cobalt and Leadore ranger districts schedule open house events
The Salmon-Cobalt and Leadore Ranger Districts on the Salmon-Challis National Forest will be sponsoring Open House events on their compounds June…
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Kasiska Family Foundation gives $1 million to establish scholarship endowment
With a decades-long tradition of giving, the Kasiska Family Foundation has gifted nearly $20 million to Idaho State University.…
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Idaho Falls Wes Deist Aquatic Center hosts grand reopening
Swimmers will be able to return to the Wes Deist Aquatic Center Monday, June 6,…
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Federal jury convicts Pocatello man for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin
After a four-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found 46-year-old Adam Lee Vallely of Pocatello guilty of one count of conspiracy to…
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Idaho stepmom gets life sentence for killing 9-year-old boy
A 29-year-old southwestern Idaho woman convicted of torturing and killing her 9-year-old stepson has been sentenced to life in prison without…
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3 vehicle crash on US 26 in Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Friday at 12:33 p.m. on US 26 at Iona Road in Idaho…
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F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon
Idaho Fish and Game officials have confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the North Fork area north of Salmon, an area not typically known for having…
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Teton County, Wyo. moves into High Community Level for COVID-19
Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved into the High Community Level for COVID-19 according to the CDC.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 850 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 850 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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F&G staff euthanize fish at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery to minimize spread of disease
Idaho Fish and Game staff at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery euthanized about 188,000 young rainbow trout after the fish contracted a viral disease…
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Saturday is Idaho Free Fishing Day
Get those fishing poles…
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Gordon orders flags be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of Wyoming Marine
overnor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, June…
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Snow King Mountain excited to bring new summer fun
Snow King Mountain Resort is introducing new fun activities for families to do on the mountain side over the summer…
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Weekend traffic pattern change at Idaho Falls Exit 113
Beginning Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and continuing until Sunday 5:00 p.m., eastbound traffic traveling over the Exit 113 overpass will not be able…
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Gov. Little seeks applicants for Fish and Game Commission
Governor Brad Little is accepting applications for the Southeast Region representative on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission following the retirement…
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2022 Summer Drive-In Movie Series at Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho announced its 2022 Summer Drive-In Movie Series at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu…
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Yellowstone’s Mount Doane name changes to First Peoples Mountain
Yellowstone National Park announced Mount Doane is now named First Peoples Mountain.…
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False information in search for missing hiker results in restitution, 5-year ban from Grand Teton
40-year-old Heather Mycoskie previously of Jackson, Wyo. knowingly provided false information and a false report in the search for missing hiker Cian…
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20 railroad cars derail in south Pocatello
A train derailment was reported this morning in Pocatello near the South Valley Connector.…
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Chris Tapp reaches settlement with Idaho Falls
Chris Tapp has reached a settlement in his civil rights…
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Wrong way driving ends in fatal collision in Jefferson County
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred at 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday on Interstate-15 at milepost 140 in Jefferson…
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Mongolian Ambassador visits Museum of Idaho
On Thursday, Museum of Idaho (MOI) will host a rare visit from the Mongolian Ambassador to the United…
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Summer is here, but how can we avoid a doctor’s visit?
The final bell of the school year has rung signaling the end of one era in many kid’s lives and the start of summer vacation and fun with…
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aha! announces nonstop flights to Idaho Falls from RenoTahoe hub
The Idaho Falls Airport is set to make an announcement Thursday at 2:15 p.m.…
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New distribution center under construction
More building is underway near the Jackson Hole Junction Development just east of I-15 and south of Sunnyside Road in Idaho…
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Fire destroys home in Fort Hall
A fire destroyed a home in Fort Hall Wednesday, according to the Shoshone Bannock…
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Beartooth Highway opens Thursday with nighttime closures
The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, opened…
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ISU paleontologist discovers ancient relative of Tyrannosaurus Rex
Thanks to a discovery by an Idaho State University paleontologist, we’re finding out one of Tyrannosaurus rex’s ancestors may have been more…
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New Idaho Falls Hockey Team to be named the Spud Kings
After months of voting and anticipation, the new Idaho Falls junior hockey team will be named the Spud…
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Luau in Rexburg to launch Pride Month across region
Festivals, parades and performances are planned across the region to usher in Pride month in…
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Chubbuck recognized as Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation named Chubbuck a 2021 Tree City USA to honor its commitment to effective urban forest…
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ITD holding open house on I-15 planning project between Northgate and Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting an open house from June 6 – 13 to share information and gather public input about designs to…
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Idaho lawmakers hire firm to appraise federal public lands
Idaho lawmakers have hired a Utah company to appraise federal lands in Idaho to determine how much money lawmakers say the federal government should…
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Salmon-Challis announces temporary district rangers
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has announced the arrival of two temporary district…
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Museum of Idaho wins prestigious award
The Museum of Idaho has won the prestigious, statewide Esto Perpetua…
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New online resources to prevent school shootings
In the wake of the Uvdale, Texas shooting, new resources are now available to prevent school shootings in the future. The QPR institute recently…
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Deadly ATV crash in Caribou County
A deadly accident involving an ATV happened about nine and a half mile southeast of Afton, Wyo. but in…
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2022 Scenic River Classic set Saturday
Idaho Falls oldest race is geared up to run again Saturday, June…
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Wyoming governor is taking action to develop solutions for high fuel prices
Responding to surging gas and diesel prices, Governor Mark Gordon has announced the formation of a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group that will focus…
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Fatal crash south of Soda Springs
On Wednesday at about 1:50 a.m., the Caribou County Sheriff and Caribou County EMS were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover approx. 1.5 mile…
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Craters of the Moon excited to return back to normalcy
The park rangers of Craters of the Moon National Park are excited to be more involved with their…
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2022 Yellowstone Memorial Day weekend saw decrease from 2021
Yellowstone National Park vehicle entries over the Memorial Day weekend in 2022 showed a 34% decrease over the same weekend in…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,027 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,027 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.…
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Pay It Forward: The Village
The Village is a foster care closet in Blackfoot that serves foster children in 17 southeastern Idaho…
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FCC proposes fine for radio operator over fire communication
The Federal Communications Commissions has proposed a $34,000 fine against an Idaho man that the agency says interfered with firefighters’ radio…
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Traffic light at US 26 and Woodruff in Idaho Falls being replaced following accident
The Idaho Transportation Department is advising drivers to use caution at the intersection of US-26 (North Yellowstone Highway) and North Woodruff…
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Madison Literacy Bus promotes reading for elementary school students during summer break
For the about the past five years, the Madison School District has found a creative way to ensure their elementary school students have a way to get…
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Lawmakers call for gas-tax holiday in Special Legislative Session
As gas prices rise along with the cost of pretty much everything else, two Democratic Idaho state lawmakers are asking Governor Brad Little to call…
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Jake Eilander’s preliminary hearing rescheduled again
Jake Eilander was supposed to appear in court Wednesday morning, but his hearing has…
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Fall River Electric to host in-person Energy Expo
Fall River Electric Cooperative’s annual Energy Expo and business meeting for owner-members featuring the theme “Powering a Bright Future” is…
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Summer operations at Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve has begun summer hours…
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Risch names Cox’s Honey as the June Small Business of the Month
Senator Jim Risch announced the selection of Cox’s Honey in Shelley as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for June 2022.…
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Local performers come together for “Concert for Ukraine”
After months of preparation, the Concert for Ukraine will take the stage Friday, June 10. The Idaho Falls fundraiser has already raised thousands of…
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‘Will we do our duty?’ Cheney lays her legacy on the line
Rep. Liz Cheney has been thinking lately about her great-great-grandfather, a man who fought for the Union in the Civil War, as the House committee…
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Idaho using data from…
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WDE to host roundtable discussions with district superintendents on school safety
response to the most recent school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder has directed Deputy…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to open for summer
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced activities begin opening for the summer 2022 season this weekend.…
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Plane crashes near Blackfoot Airport
On Tuesday at 3:10 p.m., the Blackfoot Police Department responded to a call of a plane crash on the north side of the Blackfoot Airport, onto the…
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Large amount of drugs found in Idaho Falls traffic stop
Two women were arrested after police found a large amount of drugs in their…
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Idaho Falls employee recognized as Idaho’s Operator of the Year
An Idaho Falls’ Wastewater Treatment Plant operator was recently recognized as Idaho’s Operator of the Year from the Southeast Idaho Operators…
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First-generation college graduate establishes $25,000 endowment to support first-generation students
Growing up in a farming community in rural Idaho in the 1960s, Dr. Blaine Nisson never imagined he would now be a retired college president.…
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Arts Commission seeks nominations for Governor’s Awards in the Arts
The Idaho Commission on the Arts, on behalf of Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little, is seeking nominations for the 2022 Governor’s…
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Property taxes may not increase as property values go up
Property assessments went out Monday, and as property values increase, many are worried their property taxes will increase come…
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Students rally against gun violence
Jackson Hole High School students and others rallied Monday against our country’s increasing mass…
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NRCS Idaho releases June 2022 Water Supply Outlook Report
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the June Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2022 Water…
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Massive water, wind and solar Idaho energy project advances
U.S. officials have initiated a licensing process for an energy project in southwestern Idaho involving water, wind and solar that could power nearly…
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Teen Law Enforcement Career Camp kicks off
Teen Law Enforcement Career Camp kicks off Monday giving local teens an inside look at what the law enforcement profession is all…
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Teton County provides new option for proper disposal of worn US flags
In partnership with the National Association of Counties, Teton County has installed a flag retirement box, at no cost to the County, at the County…
Continue Reading Crash on I-15 near Malad
On Monday at approximately 3:32 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a property damage crash on I-15 southbound near Malad, in Oneida…
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Turf field coming to new Pocatello High School Stadium
On Tuesday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 and Lookout Credit Union are holding a special groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start…
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How the avian influenza has impacted Idaho
Stacker compiled statistics on the avian flu in Idaho using data from the…
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Preliminary hearing for Todd Brewer moved to July
The man who is charged with shooting two Pocatello police officers was in court Monday…
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107-year-old woman celebrates birthday in grand style with camel ride
It is a birthday celebration 107 years in the…
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Increase in felony criminal cases strains some Idaho courts
Prosecutors and public defenders in north-central Idaho are struggling to keep up with hundreds of felony criminal cases, and the backlog is…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 632 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 632 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death over the…
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COVID-19 cases rise again in Idaho, undercount is likely
Coronavirus cases are again on the rise in Idaho, according to data from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, but the numbers are likely an…
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Car overturned on Swan Valley Highway
A dangerous section of road in Swan Valley was the scene of another accident…
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Ground broken for Burley, Idaho Temple
Work on the new Burley, Idaho Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is taking…
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Rexburg Rapids opens for 2022 season
Rexburg Rapids is officially opening its gates for the 2022 season on…
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Utah man drowns in Foster Reservoir
A 21-year-old Cache County man died Sunday after drowning at Foster Reservoir, police…
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Fungus linked to White-Nose Syndrome found at Minnetonka Cave
The United States Forest Service was notified by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game that the fungus known as Pseudogymnoascus…
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CEI Board of Trustees increases fees for Fall 2022
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees has approved a general fee increase of $11 per credit hour effective for the Fall 2022 semester.…
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Average Idaho gas prices near $5
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 16.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.88/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Juneteenth celebration planned in Pocatello
Excitement is building for the 2022 Juneteenth celebration in…
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Cheney says January 6 attack was part of a ‘well-organized’ conspiracy ahead of prime-time hearing
Rep. Liz Cheney, one of just two Republicans on the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, has asserted that the attack was…
Continue Reading 10 tips when taking kids fishing
Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer? Consider grabbing some fishing gear and taking them on a family…
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