Local News Archives

Traveling Magicians enchant Idaho

July 18, 2021 6:07 PM News Team

“Kevin the cap” came through Idaho Falls this weekend to show off his considerable magic skills to everyone, including Linda and Evan.

Pocatello Municipal Band performs on Sunday

July 18, 2021 1:06 PM Cole Sams

The Pocatello Municipal Band is hosting a free Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Guy Gates Memorial Band Shell in Ross Park.

Haynes Fire burning in Salmon-Challis National Forest

July 18, 2021 10:45 AM Rachel Fabbi

Crews working the Mud Lick Fire assisted the Haynes Fire by sharing aircraft. Multiple Type I and Type II helicopters dropped water on the fire. Due to Saturday’s weather conditions, the use of Single Engine Air tankers (SEATs) and Heavy Air tankers to make retardant drops on the fire was unsuccessful.

Mud Lick Fire now more than 12,000 acres, 0% contained

July 18, 2021 9:56 AM Rachel Fabbi

The lightning-caused blaze had “significant fire behavior and growth” on the eastern side Saturday, in the South Fork Big Deer Creek drainage, progressing around the Blackbird Mine to the north and toward Panther Creek.

Arco hosts annual Atomic Days Parade

July 17, 2021 6:07 PM Cole Sams

The Butte County community came out this weekend to celebrate its history.

Shale Creek Fire burning in Wyoming

July 17, 2021 1:59 PM News Team

The fire is burning in the Shale Creek Drainage between Indian Creek and Commissary Ridge

Mud Lick Fire now more than 8,200 acres

July 17, 2021 12:54 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has issued road closures within the fire area to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire behavior conditions and the expected rate of fire spread.

UPDATE: Man who fled from officers booked in Bonneville County Jail

July 17, 2021 11:01 AM Rachel Fabbi

The suspect was wearing dark clothing, wearing a backpack, and the motorcycle is possibly stolen.

Community shows support for BCSO deputies who lost home in fire

July 17, 2021 10:51 AM Rachel Fabbi

Sergeant Teresa White and Deputy Jason White, and their two kids lost everything when a fire started in their home Tuesday evening near Rigby.

Rising housing costs affecting low income households

July 16, 2021 9:58 PM Cole Sams

Pocatello native Leroy Otero had troubles with his housing situation in Caldwell, and decided it was best to move back to his hometown.

Ammon Bundy asks judge to toss trespassing verdict, acquit

July 16, 2021 5:03 PM Associated Press

Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy has asked a judge to toss his conviction for trespassing at the Idaho Capitol and acquit him instead.

Idaho governor against interfering in vaccine requirements

July 16, 2021 11:32 AM Associated Press

The governor of Idaho says lawmakers should not reconvene to consider legislation to prevent employers from requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccinations.

East Idaho’s biggest garage sale set Saturday

July 16, 2021 4:54 PM Linda Larsen

If you like going to yard sales over the weekend, here’s one you could really get lost in.

Behind the scenes look at Heise Hot Springs summer pool renovations

July 16, 2021 4:49 PM Rachel Fabbi

The renovations are also a way to honor Mike and Robin Quinn, who died in a plane crash in 2019. Mike and his first wife, who died in 2005, put a lot of love into the place. As such, Reed says it was a fitting way to honor them.

Idaho ranks 49th for property crime per capita, study says

July 16, 2021 4:44 PM Linda Larsen

It’s no secret that more people are moving to Idaho.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 161 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

July 16, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 161 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.

Idaho SAT scores show small decline

July 16, 2021 4:01 PM News Team

The SAT was taken by 19,713 Idaho 11th graders this spring, down slightly from the 2019 cohort.

US Rep. Liz Cheney gains $1.9M in record fundraising quarter

July 16, 2021 2:19 PM Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming had a second consecutive record fundraising quarter, bringing in $1.88 million from April through June, according to financial reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

New vaccine bus stops set for next week in Teton County Wyo.

July 16, 2021 1:16 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department, in conjunction with community partners, has scheduled additional pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics around the community for next week.

Grand Teton initiates habitat restoration projects

July 16, 2021 1:06 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park staff have initiated habitat restoration projects in the southern part of the park.

Idaho Senate Majority Caucus releases statement on COVID-19 vaccine requirements

July 16, 2021 1:03 PM News Team

The Idaho State Senate Majority Caucus released a statement Friday regarding the recent COVID-19 vaccine requirements set by some Idaho healthcare facilities.

New fire restrictions finder now online

July 16, 2021 12:55 PM News Team

Your participation in preventing human-caused wildfires is critical during the current extreme fire conditions which are in some cases exceeding all-time maximum levels in Idaho.

Report: Severe drop in Wyoming, US coal production in 2020

July 16, 2021 11:09 AM Associated Press

A new U.S. report says coal production in Wyoming, the nation’s top coal mining state, fell by 21% in 2020 from the previous year, caused in part by reduced demand during the coronavirus pandemic, low natural gas prices and a longstanding move away from fossil fuels to cheaper and cleaner-burning natural gas to generate electricity.

High speed chase car runs cars off road

July 16, 2021 11:01 AM News Team

Blackfoot Police officers responded to the area of Meridian Street and Riverton Road inside the City of Blackfoot on Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. for a report of a hit and run crash.

Idaho’s June unemployment rate unchanged at 3%

July 16, 2021 11:10 AM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from May to June.

Jenny Lake Explorer digital app experience now available

July 16, 2021 9:33 AM News Team

Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park have launched the public beta version of the Jenny Lake Explorer App.

Shoot down model planes Saturday for a good cause

July 16, 2021 10:54 AM Bill Cummings

Desert Eagles RC Club invites you to take a few shots at one of their model radio controlled airplanes with a paint ball gun.

Road costs are soaring

July 16, 2021 11:21 AM Evan Thomason

While many want to travel to make up for lost time, many of the costs of driving have begun to be even more of a burden.

Mud Lick Fire burns 7,904 acres

July 16, 2021 9:42 AM News Team

The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 7,904 acres and is 0% contained.

Road closures, restrictions in Downtown Idaho Falls

July 16, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

HK Contractors will be chip sealing, brooming, and fog coating downtown Idaho Falls during the next two Sundays.

Expert talks about heat effect on crops

July 15, 2021 2:18 PM Rachel Fabbi

In places where those temperatures are hotter to begin with, the heat may have more of an impact than places like east Idaho.

SIPH advocates for more vaccine use

July 15, 2021 6:26 PM Cole Sams

Health officials say getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is more important than ever with the new COVID-19 variants that are circulating in Idaho.

Have you seen this rider?

July 15, 2021 6:28 PM News Team

Have you seen the rider of this motorcycle?

Lt. Gov. McGeachin repeats call to reconvene Legislature

July 15, 2021 10:55 AM Associated Press

Republican Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin says state lawmakers and Republican Gov. Brad Little are failing citizens by not taking action to prevent employers from requiring employees get the COVID-19 vaccine.

BLM Fire Restrictions start Thursday night

July 15, 2021 5:38 PM Evan Thomason

Stage one fire restrictions issued by the Bureau of Land Management will go into effect for all of Eastern Idaho tonight at midnight.

New resource in Pocatello to support local veterans

July 15, 2021 5:36 PM Cole Sams

There is a new resource in Pocatello to support our local veterans.

Police investigate counterfeit bills in Pocatello

July 15, 2021 2:23 PM News Team

Pocatello police say a counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a local business in Pocatello on Wednesday.

EXPLAINER: High prices, court access challenge Idaho renters

July 15, 2021 2:40 PM Associated Press

A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month.

Game and Fish Commission approves 2022 budget

July 15, 2021 3:48 PM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week in Sheridan, and the seven-member board approved the annual Game and Fish budget — a regular task at July meetings.

Fire restrictions implemented within Idaho State Parks

July 15, 2021 3:34 PM News Team

As areas of Idaho move to Stage 2 fire restrictions and as Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) implemented open fire bans due to poor air quality, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) will implement the ban on campfires and will also be banning propane-fueled fire rings.

DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution for Lemhi County

July 15, 2021 3:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of degraded air quality.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 206 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

July 15, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 206 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Thursday.

Yellowstone has busiest June on record

July 15, 2021 3:21 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 938,845 recreation visits in June 2021, making it the park’s most-visited June on record.

Child Tax Credit payments being sent to families

July 15, 2021 1:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Millions of families will be able to access a new round of federal funds starting today (7/15). The American Rescue Plan that Congress passed in March boosts the child tax credit.

Sentors call for withdrawal of Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination

July 15, 2021 12:40 PM News Team

Idaho Senator Jim Risch along with other Republican Senators are putting pressure on President Biden.

Simpson secures $24 million for Idaho projects

July 15, 2021 12:39 PM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced Wednesday he has secured nearly $24 million for Idaho projects.

Discussion on state drug problem

July 15, 2021 12:42 PM News Team

The drug problem in Idaho seems to be getting worse.

AAA: Daily trips dropped 40% at height of pandemic

July 15, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders had a profound effect on driving behavior.

Deadline nears to nominate Idaho’s outstanding volunteers and philanthropists

July 15, 2021 12:11 PM News Team

Monday, July 19 is the final day to nominate Idaho volunteers and philanthropists for the annual Idaho Philanthropy Day awards.

Officials: Major understaffing in Idaho prisons raises risks

July 15, 2021 10:55 AM Associated Press

Prisons in Idaho are so understaffed that correctional officers often end up working mandatory 16-hour shifts, leaving them just eight hours to sleep, eat and see their families before returning to duty.

EXPLAINER: Will Wyoming do enough to limit evictions?

July 15, 2021 2:40 PM Associated Press

A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month.

Police investigate animal cruelty incident

July 15, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

Gallatin County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a call regarding animal cruelty on July 6.

Great Race for Education set Friday

July 15, 2021 11:28 AM News Team

The College of Eastern Idaho Foundation (CEIF) will host its annual premier fundraiser The Great Race for Education “Pandemic Survival” Edition on Friday.

Bat Night is back at Idaho Falls Zoo

July 15, 2021 11:17 AM News Team

Bat Night at the Idaho Falls Zoo is back.

Fish salvage order issued for South Butte Pond near Clayton

July 15, 2021 10:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for South Butte Pond west of Clayton effective Thursday.

Mud Lick Fire burns 6,641 acres, emergency road closures implemented

July 15, 2021 10:08 AM News Team

The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 6,641 acres and is 0% contained, and effective Thursday, the forest implemented road closures within the fire area to all uses to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire behavior and expected rate and extent of fire spread.

Fire restrictions expand as 14 large wildfires burn in Idaho

July 14, 2021 4:42 PM Associated Press

Federal and state public land managers have implemented fire restrictions because of hot and dry weather as 14 large wildfires burn in Idaho.

Idaho man pleads guilty to taking part in U.S. Capitol siege

July 14, 2021 3:38 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to a felony for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by loyalists of then-President Donald Trump.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions ordered for East Idaho

July 14, 2021 11:39 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (NF) are issuing Stage One Fire Restrictions for all regions in the East Idaho area.

Rexburg Albertson’s manager calls it day after 46 years

July 14, 2021 5:36 PM Curtis Jackson

Family and many people from the community celebrated Kevin Stevens’ last day at work at Albertson’s.

Police search for missing teenager

July 14, 2021 5:42 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is asking for help finding a teenager who hasn’t been in contact with her family since Tuesday.

Local law enforcement chaplains donate safety lights to honor Deputy Wyatt Maser

July 14, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) began raising funds in June of 2020 to purchase Guardian Angel Safety Lights for local Idaho Falls and Bonneville County law enforcement, in honor of fallen Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Wyatt Maser.

ITD provides exemptions for truckers after Gov. Little’s fire season emergency declaration

July 14, 2021 4:47 PM News Team

A fire disaster emergency proclamation issued on July 9 by Idaho Governor Brad Little will allow trucks carrying jet fuel and other fire equipment exemptions from certain federal regulations to assist with the western states’ wildfire fighting efforts.

Howell Fire burns near Pomerelle

July 14, 2021 4:05 PM News Team

The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest reports a fire has started 4 miles east of Pomerelle on the Minidoka Ranger District.

Teton County, Wyo. moves back up to low risk level for COVID-19

July 14, 2021 3:45 PM News Team

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

Idaho Lottery gives back $72.5 million

July 14, 2021 4:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Lottery celebrated 32 years of entertainment and games by returning the single largest annual dividend of $72.5 million.

Goose Fire grows to 3,790 acres

July 13, 2021 2:27 PM News Team

The lightning caused Goose Fire that started July 1 has burned 3,326 acres.

Pay It Forward: Happyville Farm

July 14, 2021 2:54 PM Todd Kunz

This community garden in Idaho Falls grows healthy food for the community food basket with the help of volunteers.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 14, 2021 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths Wednesday.

Search continues for Montana hiker, believed dead

July 14, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

Search crews are continuing to look for a 23-year-old Montana State University graduate student who is believed to have died in a hiking accident in the Beartooth Mountains in southern Montana.

2021 EISF Grand Marshal named

July 14, 2021 2:30 PM News Team

When Eastern Idaho State Fair Manager Brandon Bird called Leo Teton to ask if would accept the honor of being the Grand Marshal of the 2021 EISF, Teton told him he needed to think about it.

District 93 irrigation problems

July 14, 2021 5:16 PM Evan Thomason

The Bonneville School District has been scrambling to get it’s irrigation up.

Man arrested after reported incident at group home

July 14, 2021 12:54 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Burke Circle to a report of a disturbance Tuesday around 7:45 p.m.

State police start receiving “Defend the Police” bonuses

July 14, 2021 2:20 PM News Team

Hundreds of frontline Idaho State Police personnel received their $1,000 “Defend the Police” bonuses last Friday.

Summer food service programs available across Wyoming

July 14, 2021 12:45 PM News Team

The Wyoming Summer Food Service program for kids offered through the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has already served thousands of meals this summer to Wyoming children and teens.

Registration open for kids triathlon

July 14, 2021 2:21 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Wes Deist Aquatic Center staff are looking for youth of every skill level and ability to be a part of the largest kids’ triathlon in the State of Idaho.

DHW updates, simplifies COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard

July 14, 2021 12:41 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has made some changes to the COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard to reflect the changing nature of the pandemic and the ready supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the state.

COVID-19 variants circulating in Idaho

July 14, 2021 11:46 AM News Team

Health officials say getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is more important than ever with the new COVID-19 variants that are circulating in Idaho.

Mud Lick Fire burns 6,163 acres

July 14, 2021 9:49 AM News Team

The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 6,163 acres and is 0% contained.

3 hospitalized after crash near Malad

July 14, 2021 9:35 AM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on northbound Interstate 15, south of Malad Tuesday around 11:30 p.m.

New nursing college opens in Idaho Falls

July 14, 2021 12:14 PM Rachel Fabbi

Eagle Gate College opened a new campus in Idaho Falls on Wednesday.

Fire Restrictions are being implemented in central Idaho

July 14, 2021 11:27 AM News Team

Public land managers in central Idaho will implement Stage I Fire Restrictions Thursday at 11:59 p.m.

EBR-I Atomic Museum open Saturday for Atomic Days

July 14, 2021 10:58 AM News Team

The Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-I) Atomic Museum will be open July 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate Atomic Days in Arco.

Pocatello street repair scheduled Thursday, detour planned

July 14, 2021 10:59 AM News Team

The 1800 block of West Quinn Road in Pocatello will be closed Thursday for surface repairs.

Identity released of person killed in crash near Blackfoot

July 1, 2021 10:32 AM News Team

UPDATE 7/14/21: Idaho State Police have released the identity of the driver who was killed in a crash on July 1.

Burley man arrested after chasing down children in his pickup

July 14, 2021 10:17 AM News Team

The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 26-year-old Burley man.

Antique aircraft fly into Blackfoot Airport Wednesday

July 14, 2021 10:13 AM Emma Iannacone

People in East Idaho may catch a glimpse of an antique aircraft flying through the sky Wednesday, as dozens fly into Blackfoot for an airshow.

EPA declares outdoor burning ban for Fort Hall Reservation

July 14, 2021 9:40 AM News Team

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, in coordination with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation, has issued a ban on all outdoor open burning on the Fort Hall Reservation.

The lone Republican on 1/6 panel so far, Liz Cheney vows to ‘stand for the truth’

July 14, 2021 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Alex Rogers, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney has a strong admonition for House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy: any Republican still challenging the legitimacy of the 2020 election results or whitewashing the January 6 insurrection is not fit to serve on the select committee investigating it. “It’s very important that we have members

Mobile home a complete loss in fire

July 13, 2021 10:47 PM News Team

No one was injured in a Tuesday evening house fire near Rigby.

Bonneville County issues drought declaration

July 13, 2021 4:46 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Commissioners declared a drought for the county Tuesday.

Semi rollover on I-15 on Fort Hall Reservation

July 13, 2021 6:01 PM News Team

Fort Hall Fire & EMS along with Blackfoot Fire responded to Interstate 15, milepost 89 on the southbound of the ramp for a single semi rollover Tuesday around 6:30 a.m.

Madison County issues burn ban

July 13, 2021 5:56 PM News Team

Due to low fuel moisture, low relative humidity and being in drought conditions, effective Tuesday, the Madison Fire Department, in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, has declared a temporary open fire ban.

Gov. Little: Idaho faces potential for worst fire season in years

July 13, 2021 12:00 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding wildfires in Idaho at 1 p.m.

INL Site cleanup project achieved objectives

July 13, 2021 4:34 PM News Team

Almost a year after shutting off three vapor treatment units at a former radioactive and hazardous waste landfill at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site, analytical data from thousands of vapor samples indicate that cleanup objectives have been achieved and the units will likely remain off in perpetuity.