Local teacher and coach recognized for Girls and Women in Sports Day
At halftime of Saturday’s Idaho State game in Reed Gym, ISU presented their 2022 Trailblazer Award to Shannon Whitmer.
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Pocatello community creates glass hearts at Idaho Museum of Natural History
This past weekend, the spirit of Valentine’s Day came down to being a fine art in Pocatello.
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Papa Tom’s Pizza ready for the big game blitz
The weekend playbook for Papa Tom’s Pizza in Idaho Falls is to keep their ovens hot and the pizzas rolling out the door. But they made most of the preparations ready Saturday night. Papa Tom’s Grandson Kristopher Mueller
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Elks Lodge food box distribution helps more than 150 families in need
Hundreds of people lined up bright and early Saturday morning at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls, to receive food boxes. The plan was to start handing out the boxes at 9, but due to the long line, volunteers started early.
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Gun sale surge brings record money for conservation grants
Tax receipts from surging gun and ammunition sales have boosted money for a U.S. conservation program to a record level.
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Idaho Supreme Court upholds new congressional district map
The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the state’s newly drawn congressional district map, rejecting a challenge from a man who said the map improperly split some local voting precincts.
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Rexburg business going national
Crispy Cones started out as a tent on the side of the road in Rexburg in 2018, says founder Jeremy Carlson.
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1 apprehended after chase in stolen vehicle
Bingham County deputies were assisting other agencies in locating a stolen vehicle from the Bonneville County area Friday around 11:45 a.m.
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Idaho House recognizes Idaho Falls Bandits
A local baseball team is being recognized in the Idaho Legislature.
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Wyoming lawmaker proposes bill to name Donald Trump highway
Former President Donald Trump has had buildings, casinos, golf courses, an airline and steaks named after him.
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Firehouse Subs presents check to Firth Fire Station
Firehouse Subs is coming to the rescue of the Firth Fire Station.
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Portneuf Medical Center recognized for excellence
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) has been recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence with Ardent Health Services’ Quality Award.
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces new executive director
The Snake River Animal Shelter (SRAS) has hired Michelle Ziel-Dingman as the new Executive Director of the organization.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,749 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,749 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths Friday.
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Senate panel introduces bill banning most abortions in Idaho
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many women know they are pregnant — by allowing extended family members of the patient to sue any doctor that performs one.
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New Bonneville County prosecutor appointed
Bonneville County Commissioners appointed a new County Prosecutor in Bonneville County Friday.
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LDS Church announces limited in-person attendance, women’s session for April General Conference
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following letter about the April 2022 general conference with Church members around the world on February 11, 2022.
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All About the Animals continues to make impact
On Friday, the Animals (AAA) Coalition is holding a new member signing ceremony to celebrate the coalition expanding its impact through adding new partners.
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Child Nutrition Programs director retires after 26 years with SDE; successor named
Dr. Colleen Fillmore, who has overseen nutritious food programs for two generations of Idaho schoolchildren, will retire Tuesday, Feb. 15.
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Seats available in trapper education course Feb. 26 in Salmon
To meet the demand for trapper education, Idaho Fish and Game will host a second trapper education course in Salmon during February.
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More Idahoans might qualify for property tax deferral in 2022
More Idahoans might qualify to have their property taxes deferred under a state law changed in 2021.
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New study shows the durable skills Idaho employers are looking for
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) has teamed up with America Succeeds and Emsi Burning Glass to promote the “High Demand for Durable Skills” report regarding which durable skills employers want their employees to have.
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BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement previously offered a $2,000 reward for information regarding the person(s) responsible for the shooting deaths of two wild horses in the Spar Canyon area near Challis on or about Nov. 14, 2021.
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Pickup crashes into power pole in Idaho Falls
Lincoln Road between Hitt and Woodruff is closed due to a crash.
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Idaho lawmakers consider new civics lesson standards
Our students may soon be learning new civics standards for all grade levels.
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1 arrested after high speed chase
A Fremont County Deputy attempted to traffic stop a vehicle for speeding Thursday around 6:00 a.m.
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Snow pack concerns could lead to water supply drought
After December brought some good snow storms, January and the beginning of February have brought us a lack of snowfall to add to the snow pack. Many experts are worried that this could lead to another drought for this year.
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Post election audit bill advances
In Boise, the Senate State Affairs Committee has approved a bill for audits
Continue Reading Troopers arrest man for drug trafficking after he flees traffic stop
Idaho State Police troopers arrested a Meridian man Thursday morning on several felonies, including drug trafficking, after he was stopped for driving more than 100 miles per hour on Interstate 86 near American Falls.
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Pocatello gets ready for big changes downtown
The City of Pocatello is getting ready for some big changes in their downtown area.
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Wasden announces action against Boise telemarketer
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a resolution of his legal action against National Compliance Services, LLC, a Boise-based telemarketing company that sold transportation compliance services.
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Nye not to seek reelection to Idaho Senate for District 29
Sen. Mark Nye announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection to the Idaho Senate for District 29 in 2022.
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Compass Academy students talking about mental health stigmas
Juniors at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls are raising awareness to stigmas surrounding mental health, through their ‘More than a Stigma’ projects.
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Bill to boost Idaho grocery tax credit by $20 passes House
A bill that would boost by $20 the amount Idaho residents can recover annually on grocery sales taxes has passed the the full House.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 2,368 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Thursday.
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DEQ lifts air quality advisory, burn ban for Lemhi County
UPDATE 2/10/22: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the air quality advisory and ended the burn ban.
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Name for new hockey team in Idaho Falls coming soon
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The puck is scheduled to drop this fall, but the new hockey team that will be calling the Mountain America Center home still doesn’t have a name. The wait might not be too much longer. The choices have been narrowed down to five choices. Trademark attorneys are vetting those names
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Judge orders federal protection for gray wolves be restored
A judge has ordered federal protections restored for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration.
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Highest NFL draft picks from Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the highest drafted NFL players born in Idaho since 1970 using data from Pro Football Reference.
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Crash on US 20 blocks lanes
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on westbound US 20 at milepost 307 near Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls.
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Superintendent Ybarra introduces resolution for civics standards
A proposed resolution to put statewide emphasis on students’ understanding of government and society advanced to the Idaho Senate floor Wednesday afternoon by unanimous vote of the Senate Education Committee.
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Bannock County chief deputy sheriff to retire
After three decades serving in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Mike Dahlquist is announcing his retirement.
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Technical Careers High School gets donation for tiny home project
The Idaho Contractor License Review Board and the city of Idaho Falls donated $4,000 Wednesday morning, for materials for students to build a tiny home.
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Little visits Bonneville County to promote bill to put teachers on state health insurance
Idaho’s governor stopped in Bonneville County Wednesday promoting House Bill 443.
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Highland varsity basketball players no longer sitting out, will play Friday at Century
Highland varsity basketball players are refusing to take the court again until head coach Ty Pearson either resigns or gets replaced. This news emerged Tuesday and the players said it’s because of growing frustrations with the team’s performance on the court.
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Fire marshal determines cause of barn fire off South Park Ranch Road
Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has determined the cause of last week’s barn fire on Bedstraw Lane off of South Park Ranch Road.
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Sugar City looking to keep its identity as a small city intact as it experiences growth
As East Idaho continues to grow the small town of Sugar City is experiencing a large amount of move ins. Many who move in say they are attracted to the small city feel that Sugar City has to offer. This feel and identity of a small town and keeping it intact is Sugar City’s Mayor Steven Adams main priority. He says is hope is to honor what makes his town what it is. “I hope we always keep those unique characteristics. It’s part of what makes this a fun overall community.”
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Bill would let Legislature intervene in lawsuits over laws
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow the Legislature to intervene if anyone sues the state over one of its laws.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,565 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,565 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths Wednesday.
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Pay It Forward: Shelley High School Food Pantry
Shelley Shares is the Shelly High School Food Pantry available 24/7 outside the school for students in need or those who left the house unprepared for the school day.
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Chief Magistrate Judge Dale to take recall status
fter serving 14 years as a magistrate judge for the District of Idaho, Chief Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale will take recall status on April 1.
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Bill to ban mask mandates passes Idaho legislative committee
A bill that would stop any government entity — including local school boards — from issuing a mask mandate passed an Idaho legislative committee on Wednesday.
Continue Reading McConnell squares off with conservatives for downplaying ‘violent insurrection’
By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell made clear this week that the deadly events on January 6, 2021, were a “violent insurrection” meant to stop the peaceful transfer of power — a comment prompting backlash from a number of House and Senate Republicans. “It was mostly a
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DOE recognizes INL, DOE-Idaho teams for work on Perseverance rover with Secretary’s Honor Award
The Department of Energy has recognized Idaho National Laboratory and Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) employees with a high-level award for the work they did on the Perseverance Rover that landed on Mars in February 2021.
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DEQ extends Sustainable Materials Management grant deadline
Due to an anticipated increase in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is extending the deadline for project submissions for the previously announced Sustainable Materials Management Grant application.
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Get a faster tax refund with these tips
As you prepare to file your 2021 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund faster.
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WHP releases information from 2021 activity report
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) would like to pass along some information from its recent 2021 activity report.
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SIPH reports 50% drop in weekly COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases seem to be dropping locally.
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Multiple individuals taken into custody in Bingham County
Multiple individuals were taken into custody for a variety of drug charges over the last week in Bingham County.
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Little signs bill to put teachers on state health insurance
Governor Brad Little signed legislation to put Idaho teachers on state health insurance Tuesday.
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New MRI technology helps children
Children facing seizures or brain tumors have new technology available at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
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Pocatello police release update on Linda Smith cold case
In 2007, the investigation of the Linda Smith homicide from 1981 was reopened and assigned to investigators.
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SWAT Team called to help resolve situation at motel
The Idaho Falls SWAT Team was called into action Monday night to help resolve a situation at a motel.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,313 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 2,313 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Tuesday.
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Idaho lawmaker panel OKs bill to end vehicle emissions tests
A bill that would eliminate vehicle emissions testing in Idaho’s most populated region has was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
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Mountain lion sightings in Victor
The Teton County Idaho Sheriff’s Office is sending out a warning about a mountain lion that has been seen near Victor the last few days.
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Teton County announces 2022 preparedness calendar
Teton County Emergency Management released its 2022 Emergency Preparedness Calendar, a local resource to promote a more disaster-resilient community.
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ISU will induct 6 alumni into Sports Hall of Fame
Idaho State University will induct six new members into the Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 19.
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Idaho COVID-19 cases peaked in late January
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.
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SDE offers Sources of Strength grants for Idaho elementary schools
Twenty Idaho elementary schools will build their students’ resilience, connections and ability to learn through Sources of Strength this spring.
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Souper Bowl wraps up
For the 17th year in a row, the Idaho Falls School District #91 Souper Bowl took place from January 24 to February 4.
Continue Reading An 8-year-old Idaho boy snuck a book he wrote onto a library shelf. More than 100 people are waiting to check it out
An imaginative boy who loves comic books now has a graphic novel of his own on the shelves of his local library.
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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche west of West Yellowstone
A snowmobiler died over the weekend when an avalanche swept him downhill and into trees in the Lionhead area west of West Yellowstone, Montana.
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Fall River Electric returns $1.5 million to customers
Fall River Electric is returning another $1.5 million back to its customers.
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Fastest growing cities in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the fastest growing cities in Idaho according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Active shooter drill held at IFCH
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter training at the hospital Monday.
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Idaho to be represented in Paralympic Games
Once the 2022 Olympic Winter Games are over, the Paralympic Games will start.
Continue Reading Rental fees and deposit bill heads to the Senate
The full Idaho House passed a bill Monday to change Idaho law and make it so local governments cannot set limits on rent, fees and deposits on private residential property.
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Crapo, Risch: Federal broadband projects must prioritize rural America
Idaho’s US Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Rich are pushing for federal broadband projects to prioritize rural America.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,338 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,338 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths over the weekend.
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No cost HPV vaccine available in February
As cancer prevention advocates, Eastern Idaho Public Health will be providing HPV vaccine, at no cost, on specific dates during the month of February 2022 throughout the health district.
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bills tightening voting rules
Two bills introduced by a panel of lawmakers would tighten restrictions around voting in Idaho.
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IFPD identify, apprehend multiple juveniles involved in vandalism
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious vandalism that has been reported over the past several days.
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Deputies rescue woman from freezing pond
Two Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputies dove into an ice cold pond off of Eagle Road to rescue a 51-year-old woman who was trapped in her car after crashing into the pond.
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Idaho and Washington only states where gas prices fell this week, AAA says
Idaho and Washington were the only two states in the country where prices fell this week.
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Idaho officials ask Feds to make Idaho fire prevention a priority
Governor Brad Little and Idaho’s top elected officials sent a letter to USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking that Idaho’s high risk fireshed landscapes be made a priority under the 10 Year Strategy of Combating the Wildfire Crisis.
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INL awards economic development grants to four nonprofits
Battelle Energy Alliance, which manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for the U.S. Department of Energy, has awarded $70,000 in grant funding through INL’s 2022 Economic Development Grant Program.
Continue Reading Bill to boost Idaho grocery sales tax credit advances
A proposal to increase by $20 the amount Idaho residents can recover on taxes paid on food through a grocery sales tax credit is headed to the full House.
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Bannock County asks for public input on future Subdivision Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s open space.
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Bill boosts protections for Idaho gun makers, carriers
Legislation to enhance protections for gun makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho is heading to the full Senate.
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Anny Malo dynasty continues; Securing 4th consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Race
It’s a sport that takes a special bond, that rivals a mother’s love.
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Annual Scoot and Shoot event held Saturday
The first weekend of February marked the beginning of the Madison County Moody Powder Pushers, a snowmobile club in the area, 32nd annual Scoot and Shoot. An event where club members or those with a snowmobile could register and have some family fun, traveling on their sleds through the Big Hole Mountains.
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Frozen pipe forces school closure in Blackfoot
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School will be closed on Monday, February 7th due to flooding from a frozen pipe.
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Lava Hot Springs hosts annual Fire & Ice Winterfest
This weekend the Fire and Ice Winterfest took over Lava Hot Springs.
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Sweet time had by all at White Pine STEM Academy
he White Pine STEM Academy opened their doors Saturday to have the Idaho Falls Ammon community see what their school is all about. Director of schools for White Pine Ron Cote says throwing the “Chocolate Festival” allowed their school and students to get involved with the community.
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Police arrest 4 at homeless protest outside Boise statehouse
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police arrested four people at a protest that’s been going on for weeks at the Idaho Capitol Mall to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing in Boise. Idaho State Police say they arrested three people on outstanding drug-related warrants and a fourth for a possible probation or
Continue Reading Trapper education course offered in Salmon February 12
Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, February 12.
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Judge says Idaho gov can’t veto clemency for condemned man
A judge says Idaho’s governor doesn’t have the power to veto a clemency recommendation by the state’s parole board for a terminally ill man who was expected to be executed this year.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in the region
More than 100 people are now hospitalized in our region with COVID-19.
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Trooper takes leap of faith to catch cat
An Idaho State Police trooper took a leap of faith to catch a cat that tried to get away following a traffic stop.
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