Local News Archives

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling

April 29, 2021 9:33 AM Associated Press

A legislative ethics committee on Thursday voted to censure and suspend Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger in connection with allegations that he raped a…

Local Links: Raised Southern Barbecue Co.

April 29, 2021 9:19 PM Bre Clark

Texas-style barbecue makes its way to Shelley, ID with the Raised Southern Barbecue Co.…

New video of aftermath of Lavaside Fire

April 29, 2021 5:36 PM News Team

We are getting a new look at the damage left behind by the Lavaside Fire that burned 1,200 acres near Firth last…

Idaho Gives campaign begins April 29

April 25, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho Gives, the state’s largest campaign of online giving, will kick off its 2021 campaign on April 29.…

Idaho governor signs ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill

April 29, 2021 9:46 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation aimed at preventing schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students through teaching…

Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety

April 29, 2021 4:43 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the…

210 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 600K have received a vaccine

April 29, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 210 new COVID-19 cases…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 23 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 29, 2021 4:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to revitalize the East Mink Creek Corridor

April 29, 2021 4:14 PM News Team

This project marks the beginning of the Forest’s Great American Outdoor Act Projects in Eastern Idaho/Western…

Police look for motorcyclist

April 29, 2021 3:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a man who took off from police on his…

Duck Donuts opens Ammon location

April 29, 2021 3:18 PM News Team

Now we can stock up on Duck Donuts in…

Teton County, Wyo. mask order to be rescinded May 7

April 29, 2021 2:57 PM News Team

The Teton County Wyo. health order requiring individuals in Teton County, Wyo. to wear face coverings in certain places is expected to be rescinded…

Car shears off power pole

April 29, 2021 2:36 PM Todd Kunz

A car shears off a power pole on East Lincoln…

US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge

April 29, 2021 12:32 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials say they will consider in coming years whether to reintroduce wild bison to a million-acre federal wildlife refuge in central Montana.…

May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

April 29, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…

SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools

April 29, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…

DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

April 29, 2021 10:29 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to establish and operate mobile, off-site, walk-in and…

Expanded Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event begins May 6

April 29, 2021 10:03 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has expanded and improved the Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event.…

Police investigate string of malicious property damage

April 28, 2021 3:30 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious property damage that occurred over the weekend.…

DNA testing in Vallow-Daybell case

April 28, 2021 4:10 PM News Team

DNA tests on tools seized from Chad Daybell’s property and a blood sample from another scene, are on hold, for…

Bonneville School District 93 talks about levies

April 28, 2021 5:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

If the supplemental levy fails, that means the district will have to consider pay cuts, layoffs, and other cost-saving measures explained…

Cheney: ‘Wishful thinking’ by Trump she won’t seek 4th term

April 28, 2021 4:57 PM Associated Press

Speculation by former President Donald Trump that she won’t seek re-election next year is “wishful thinking,” Liz Cheney said…

255 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

April 28, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 255 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths…

$40,000 reward offered after illegal shooting of mother grizzly bear

April 28, 2021 12:31 PM News Team

Five conservation organizations are offering rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal…

Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill

April 28, 2021 4:05 PM Associated Press

Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him to veto a bill…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 44 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 28, 2021 4:07 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 44 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho Falls librarian honored as Librarian of the Year

April 28, 2021 3:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Library Association (ILA) has named the Idaho Falls Public Library assistant director the Librarian of the…

3 Supreme Court Justice applicants submitted to Governor

April 28, 2021 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Judicial Council announced Wednesday it has submitted the names of three potential appointees for a position on the Idaho Supreme Court to…

Pocatello Animal Services to offer half-price dog licenses in May

April 28, 2021 2:22 PM News Team

You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next…

Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth

April 28, 2021 12:51 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday…

Summer helmet safety for riding motorcycles and ATVs

April 28, 2021 11:19 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you to be safe when enjoying the nice…

K-12 teacher salary budgets set

April 28, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

New state budgets for K-12 teacher salaries and higher education were set Tuesday by the Joint Finance-Appropriations…

Grand Teton facilities begin opening for the 2021 summer season

April 28, 2021 10:52 AM News Team

Seasonally operated facilities begin opening for summer operations in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.…

West Yellowstone new flight added

April 28, 2021 10:43 AM News Team

The Jackson Hole Airport may see a little competition this summer from the West Yellowstone…

Wyoming principal of the year announced

April 28, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

The principal of Jackson Hole High School is being…

PCSD 25 announces new director of special education

April 28, 2021 11:35 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the selection of a new Director of Special Education.…

Garth Brooks announces Salt Lake concert

April 28, 2021 9:57 AM News Team

Come rain or shine, Garth Brooks has announced a concert on July 17 in Salt Lake…

New Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel CEO appointed

April 28, 2021 9:41 AM News Team

The Fort Hall Business Council officially appointed Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member Ray Barlow as CEO of the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel.…

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Power County Hospital

Power County Hospital celebrates 60th anniversary

April 27, 2021 8:13 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, Power County Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the 60th anniversary of its facility that originally opened in 1961.…

“A bad idea altogether:” Pocatello Mayor against bill to change city election years

April 27, 2021 3:51 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is speaking out against Senate Bill 1111, calling it “a bad idea altogether,” that would make city governments a…

Intern must publicly testify on rape claim against lawmaker

April 27, 2021 5:10 PM Associated Press

An Idaho legislative ethics committee will force a 19-year-old intern who says she was raped by a lawmaker to publicly testify about the encounter on…

Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine now available to those from out of state

April 27, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said people no longer have to prove they live or work in Idaho to get…

Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House

April 27, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…

Gov. Little signs Fetal Heartbeat Bill

April 27, 2021 3:52 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little signed the Fetal Heartbeat Bill into law Tuesday.…

Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown

April 27, 2021 3:42 PM Associated Press

State officials say Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave…

US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

April 27, 2021 3:05 PM Associated Press

Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland…

289 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 27, 2021 5:52 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 289 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 51 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

April 27, 2021 5:26 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 51 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…

Liz Cheney thinks January 6 should be ‘disqualifying’ for some GOPers

April 27, 2021 2:12 PM CNN

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney has made no secret of her opinion that the riot at the US Capitol on January 6 was incited by then-President Donald Trump…

Biden pushes new CDC mask guidance as a reason why all Americans should get vaccinated

April 27, 2021 1:05 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden spoke on Covid-19 Tuesday afternoon. You can watch it live below: View Post President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged all eligible…

Sandhill Media hires local radio host

April 27, 2021 1:20 PM News Team

After a hiatus from radio, Brad Barlow has joined Sandhill Media Group as program director and on-air host on NOW…

Census: Wyoming long way off from adding 2nd US House seat

April 26, 2021 9:11 PM Associated Press

Wyoming remains a long way off from picking up another congressional representative amid slow population growth, according to figures released Monday…

Some Wyoming businesses asked to return virus relief funds

April 26, 2021 9:13 PM Associated Press

Thousands of business in Wyoming have received federal relief aid during the pandemic but records show some have now been asked to repay some or all…

Idaho Senate OKs ‘nondiscrimination’ education legislation

April 26, 2021 9:02 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Monday approved legislation aimed at preventing public schools, charter schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students…

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior

April 26, 2021 9:03 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the Statehouse after…

Pocatello City Council repeals mask ordinance

April 25, 2021 8:40 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello City Council is planning to readdress the City’s face covering ordinance on…

ISU students donate transition boxes to Aid for Friends

April 26, 2021 6:26 PM Cole Sams

Back in October, Idaho State instructor Melissa Caudle our news story about a homeless man that died in Pocatello’s Simplot Square due to exposure of…

542 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

April 26, 2021 5:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 542 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths over the…

F&G seeks information regarding the killing of a female grizzly in Fremont County

April 26, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near the Pole Bridge Campground in Island Park between March 15 and March 23 and Idaho Fish and Game…

Idaho bill aims to stop Biden executive actions on gun laws

April 26, 2021 4:50 PM Associated Press

An Idaho House panel has approved legislation intended to head off a half-dozen executive orders from President Joe Biden to combat what he called an…

Idaho bill to prohibit mask mandates dies in state Senate

April 26, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

Legislation approved by Idaho house lawmakers prohibiting mask mandates by government entities won’t get a hearing in the state Senate.…

Census reports Idaho has 2nd highest growth rate

April 26, 2021 4:16 PM News Team

Idaho has the 2nd highest growth rate in the nation according new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Monday.…

5-year old injured in ATV accident

April 26, 2021 3:48 PM Curtis Jackson

A 5-year-old boy was injured in an ATV accident Monday morning. …

Bingham dispatcher recognized for life-saving efforts

April 26, 2021 9:52 AM News Team

Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowlands is spotlighting the work of 9-1-1 Communications Officer Samantha Cuttlers for service that may have saved the…

Liz Cheney on charging Trump: ‘That’s a decision that the Justice Department is going to have to make’

April 26, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

Rep. Liz Cheney, a top House Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump earlier this year, said Monday that it should be up to the Justice…

2 Montana men cited over helicopter poaching of wolves

April 26, 2021 9:31 AM Associated Press

Two Montana men have been cited over illegally poaching two wolves from a helicopter in the Big Hole Valley.…

Lavaside Fire fully contained, 1200 acres burned

April 23, 2021 2:08 PM News Team

Idaho Fire officials confirmed the Lavaside Fire burning southwest of Firth is fully contained, as of 5:30 p.m. on…

Yellowstone park hazes wolves that get used to people

April 25, 2021 9:57 AM Associated Press

Park workers were instructed to fire on the wolves only during “teachable moments,” when they’d associate the pain with their nearness to…

ISU student Katherine Nilsson receives diploma at Saturday's graduation

ISU holds in-person ceremony for spring 2021 commencement

April 24, 2021 7:52 PM Cole Sams

On Saturday, a total of 2,111 spring and summer 2021 graduates received 2,250 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University spring…

Egin Lakes Campground opens April 28

April 25, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The Egin Lakes Campground will open for the 2021 season at 8 a.m. on April…

Snake River Animal Shelter receives grant from Petco Love

April 24, 2021 11:00 AM News Team

Snake River Animal Shelter announced a $6,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in…

Pocatello water line installation begins Monday

April 24, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

City of Pocatello Water Department crews will begin the process of replacing water main lines Monday on North Lincoln Avenue, North Buchanan Avenue…

1st Street detour on Sunday

April 24, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

On Sunday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1st Street from Yellowstone to Lee will be detoured due to work on the water line…

Vallow-Daybell legal arguments continue

April 23, 2021 1:54 PM News Team

Attorneys for Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell continue to argue with Special Prosecutor Rob Wood over their ability to secure evidence in the…

National drug take-back day Saturday

April 23, 2021 2:55 PM Rachel Fabbi

If you have old prescription medicine lying around, you’ll have an opportunity to safely dispose of them…

More than 2,100 ISU graduates to be recognized Saturday

April 23, 2021 12:15 PM News Team

A total of 2,111 spring and summer 2021 graduates will receive 2,250 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University spring commencement…

Montana governor signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters

April 23, 2021 4:54 PM Associated Press

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday allowing the use of private funds to reimburse wolf hunters or trappers for their expenses -…

190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

April 23, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths…

CEI volunteers join Earth Day cleanup

April 23, 2021 4:19 PM News Team

A team of about 25 College of Eastern Idaho students volunteered for an Earth Day clean up project in Idaho Falls.…

Food vlogger visiting all 50 states comes to Idaho

April 23, 2021 4:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

A food vlogger from Baltimore is racking up views and followers on social media sites, as he travels to all 50 states.…

LDS Church encourages missionary vaccinations around globe

April 23, 2021 4:06 PM Associated Press, News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is encouraging missionaries across the globe to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, but not…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 40 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

April 23, 2021 4:09 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 40 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…

Madison looks inside for Assistant Superintendent, other administrators

April 23, 2021 2:46 PM News Team

Madison High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Travis Schwab will step down from the post this year to become Assistant Superintendent of Madison…

Work search requirements take effect Sunday

April 23, 2021 2:32 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor has announced that pre-pandemic work search requirements for unemployment insurance claimants will be reinstated…

Pocatello to hold special meeting to consider face covering ordinance repeal

April 23, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

The Pocatello City Council will be holding a special meeting Monday at 1 p.m. to consider rescinding the City’s face covering…

Lawmakers seek to skirt governor to go back into session

April 23, 2021 11:58 AM Associated Press

Lawmakers on a House panel introduced legislation Friday to allow the Idaho Legislature to go into recess without fully shutting down so that it can…

Wyoming bill changing health order process to become law

April 23, 2021 10:54 AM Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has allowed a bill that slightly changes the state’s public health order process to become law without his signature.…

Red Cross sees increase in Idaho home fires

April 23, 2021 10:48 AM News Team

The American Red Cross is responding to significantly more home fires in Idaho this year than…

Jackson budget goes to the public Monday

April 23, 2021 10:21 AM News Team

Jackson Town Manager Larry Pardee is recommending a Fiscal Year 22 budget that includes $33 million in program expenditures.…

Teton County, Wyo. moves to Low Risk Level

April 23, 2021 9:52 AM News Team

The Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved down into the Yellow (Low) Risk Level for COVID-19.…

Biden taps Montana environmentalist for US public lands boss

April 23, 2021 9:41 AM Associated Press

A longtime environmental advocate and Democratic aide has been nominated by President Joe Biden to oversee roughly a quarter-billion acres of…

Firth evacuations ordered as Lavaside Fire grows to nearly 1,200 acres

April 22, 2021 10:48 AM News Team

UPDATE 4/23/2021 8:30 a.m. The Bureau of Land Management reports approximately 100 firefighters from across southeast Idaho will be staffing the fire…