Montana man who shot into crowd at Idaho bar sent to prison
A Montana man who pleaded guilty to firing into a crowd at a northern Idaho bar last year has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.
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2 flown to hospital following crash near Tetonia
Two people were flown to the hospital following a two vehicle accident near Tetonia Monday night.
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Local pools safe to swim in despite nationwide chlorine shortage
A nationwide shortage of chlorine is leaving many in the US wondering if it’s safe to get back in the water.
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NWS warns long duration heat wave arrives Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Pocatello said a long duration heat wave will start Tuesday across southeast Idaho.
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Officials: Leave the fireworks to the professionals
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking you to leave the fireworks to the professionals this year.
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest of wanted man
Shortly before 6:00 p.m. Saturday, an Idaho Falls Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for not having a front license plate in the area of 13th Street and Oak Street.
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
Summer is heating up and so is the fishing
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I-15/US-20 intersection closure
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing exit 119, I-15 off-ramp onto US-20 and the 118 NB on-ramp.
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Victim identified in Jefferson County drowning
UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff has released the identity of the Jefferson County resident who drowned Sunday.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 660K fully vaccinated, 134 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 134 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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Drivers reminded to drive safely during Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Saturday
The Idaho Transportation Department, in partnership with the Idaho State Police, Idaho Falls Police Department and the City of Idaho Falls Public works, will be closing several roadways and directing traffic accordingly during the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration on July 3, 2021.
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Grand Teton partial fire restrictions begin July 1
Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and National Elk Refuge beginning 12:01 a.m. Thursday July 1, 2021.
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Gov. Gordon responds to Supreme Court decision not to hear coal port suit
Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement in response to a decision by the United States Supreme Court not to hear a challenge to Washington State’s unconstitutional discrimination against a proposed coal export terminal.
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Boise police shoot man while investigating kidnapping report
The Boise Police Department said officers shot a man on Sunday while investigating a reported kidnapping.
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Pocatello Fire Department to host “Let’s Talk About Wildfires” town hall meeting June 29
Now is your chance to learn how to protect your home or business from wildfire.
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Fritzer Fire 80% contained
The Salmon-Challis National Forest reports the lightning caused Fritzer Fire is now 80% contained.
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2 arrested for drug possession in separate incidents
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two for drug possession during separate vehicle stops.
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Idaho gas prices up nearly 11 cents
Idaho gas prices have risen 10.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.35/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Virtual meeting set on Hoback Junction nitrate investigation
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Teton County and the Teton Conservation District will host a virtual meeting on July 8 to discuss an ongoing investigation into the Hoback Junction area nitrate levels.
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Hay swather hit by pickup on US 26; 1 hospitalized
Idaho State Police said a hay swather travelling on U.S. 26 was hit from behind by a pickup.
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ISU Department of Physics hosts water rocket workshop
This past weekend, students and faculty of the Idaho State University Department of Physics offered a free water rocket workshop at Tydeman Park.
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Large turnout for Jensen’s Grove Firework Celebration
Independence day is on the horizon and the summer calendar is already heating up.
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Two teenagers die in crash on US26
Two teenagers are dead after a car crash on the highways east of Idaho Falls.
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Man arrested for DUI, felony eluding
It all started about 2:20 A.M. when an Idaho Falls Police Officer performed a traffic stop near the intersection of South Holmes Avenue and 4th Street.
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Shelley man killed at Pearl Harbor receives military burial Saturday
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday Navy Fireman 2nd Class Carl M. Bradley, 19, of Shelley, Idaho, killed during World War II, was accounted for on Feb. 5, 2021.
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Herbicide to be applied on public levees
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have a spraying contractor applying herbicide to areas with weeds on the Public Levee.
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Tips for staying cool in the extreme heat
With the joys of summer come the perils of extreme heat. Extreme heat can cause a variety of illnesses and can even be fatal.
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Portneuf Medical Center hosts art contest to commemorate 10 year anniversary
Portneuf Medical Center is seeking art submissions.
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Idaho Falls Power offers tips to stay safe, save energy in heat
High temperatures during the summer can place a huge strain on electric infrastructure as people turn on air conditioners to combat the high heat.
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Boaters, paddlers reminded to take extra caution during heatwave
Hot, sunny weather is in the forecast for the next week, and officials urge boaters and paddlers to be extra cautious on the water.
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Property destroyed by Lavaside Fire gets cleaned up
One of our neighbors is getting a helping hand in a time of need.
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Man arrested after soliciting sex from undercover IFPD officer posing as 14-year-old
Idaho Falls Police officers arrested a 28-year-old male resident of Idaho Falls Thursday after he contacted and solicited sex from a 14-year-old female through social media.
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Pebble Creek Wildflower and Music Festival set Saturday
The 2021 Pebble Creek Wildflower and Music Festival at Pebble Creek Ski Area will be held on June 26, 2021.
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Jackson firework shows canceled due to fire danger
Due to the fire danger increasing to record high hazard conditions, unseasonably high temperatures predicted next week, and no significant precipitation in our future, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has canceled all July 4th firework displays.
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East Idaho Renaissance Faire kicks off Friday
Come one, come all. The East Idaho Renaissance Faire is kicking off in Rigby Friday with the blare of the trumpet and sweet melodies of the harp.
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Flash flooding on I-15
Drivers heading to Utah on Interstate 15 may run into some delays.
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Will Wyoming do enough to limit evictions?
Tenant protections set to expire July 31 raise concerns that many Wyoming residents who can’t cover their rent will face eviction.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 81 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon relaunches Wyoming Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program
Governor Mark Gordon has relaunched the Wyoming Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program (WMPEG).
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Recent Wyoming data illustrates vaccine success
Data gathered from Wyoming residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months illustrate the success of the safe, free and effective vaccines authorized to fight the virus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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Idaho Falls Fire Department spends day training
Ball Ventures, who owns the property and donated it for training, will then develop it.
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Lightning ignites Yellowstone’s first fire of 2021
A visitor reported Yellowstone’s first wildland fire of the year on the evening of June 24.
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Grand Teton relocates grizzly bear for visitor and bear safety
Grand Teton National Park staff recently relocated a subadult grizzly bear within the park after the bear received a food reward in two incidents due to irresponsible human actions.
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High prices, court access challenge Idaho renters
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.
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BYU-Idaho Education Week to be held online
Brigham Young University-Idaho will hold its annual Education Week conference exclusively online this year.
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Toddler saves mother
Here’s a good story from the Idaho Falls Fire Department.
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Police seek assistance locating dog lost from crash
Idaho State Police is asking for help in finding a dog that disappeared after a car crash Thursday night.
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Fritzer Fire continues to burn, 1% contained
The Salmon-Challis National Forest reports the lightning caused Fritzer Fire has grown to 120 acres.
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Minidoka County Sheriff announces retirement
After 25 year of service, Minidoka County Sheriff Eric S. Snarr announced his retirement Friday.
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US seeks ways to recruit, retain wildland firefighters
U.S. wildfire managers are considering shifting from seasonal to full-time firefighting crews to deal with what has become a year-round wildfire season and making the jobs more attractive by increasing pay and benefits.
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Idaho Supreme Court updates COVID-19 precautions in local courthouses
Idaho’s judicial districts have further control to tailor COVID-19 precautions in their counties to match local conditions under an order issued today by the Idaho Supreme Court.
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LOCAL LINKS: Kelsi’s Kitchen Cocoa Bites
This is literally a sweet story about how a local mom in Idaho Falls has taken the ‘guilt’ out of eating chocolate.
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Police investigate armed robbery
Pocatello Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the US Bank located at 855 Yellowstone Ave. in Pocatello around 6:00 a.m. Thursday.
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Idaho Falls Bomb Squad responds to call
The Idaho Falls Bomb Squad is responding to a call in Jefferson County.
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Crash on I-15 near Blackfoot
Be prepared for traffic if you plan to head south on Interstate 15 through the Blackfoot Rest Area.
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Car damages storage units
An out-of-control car damaged multiple storage units in Pocatello.
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Eastern Idaho moves to very high fire danger
The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for the lowlands (desert area) and high for the highlands (higher elevations) in Eastern Idaho.
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Island Park issues burn ban
n coordination with Fremont County, The City of Island Park proclaims the following.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 89 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 89 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Thursday.
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Portneuf River access points improved, water trail signage installed
Just in time for the 2021 Poky Paddle, getting in and out of the Portneuf River will be easier than ever.
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Residents enjoy ‘spirit lifter’ at rehab clinic
Residents at the Carriage Cove Rehabilitation Clinic in Rexburg are enjoying a new neighbor.
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Gov. Little establishes timeline for Idaho National Guard COVID-19 Task Force wrap up
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday the Idaho National Guard’s COVID-19 Task Force will begin wrapping up operations this month as the impacts of the pandemic continue to improve in the state.
Continue Reading Live burn structure training set Friday
Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters will be conducting live burn training inside an old structure off Milligan Road in Snake River Landing beginning Friday at 8:30 a.m.
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Caribou County fire ban
Caribou County Fire Chief Brad Hemmert has issued a fire ban in Caribou County effective Monday, June 28.
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Falling tree kills woman in west-central Idaho campground
West-central Idaho authorities say one woman died and another was injured when a tree fell on their car at a campground during a windstorm.
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Montana man arrested for causing fire near Yellowstone
A Montana man has been arrested for allegedly causing a fire along the Montana-Wyoming border that has burned 46 square miles and torched more than two dozen homes and other structures.
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Panel maintains Idaho governor’s housing stipend, for now
The state will continue playing the $4,551-per-month housing stipend for Idaho’s governor for now, a special legislative committee has decided, but the panel will reconsider the matter later this year.
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Little declares Idaho Department of Lands ready for wildfire season
Right now, 80% of Idaho is in drought, which is nearly five times the drought area recorded at this time last year.
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Idaho Power asks customers to conserve energy during evening hours
Multiple days of triple-digit heat around the West are straining the regional energy grid as air conditioners and irrigation systems work overtime.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health hosts Drug Impairment Training
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Idaho State Police are conducting a free Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hungry grasshoppers spurred by US drought threaten rangeland
Voracious grasshoppers emerging in huge numbers are threatening to eat their way through vast areas of western rangeland where cattle graze.
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Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice
Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and Idaho state flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 26.
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Yellowstone aquatic invasive species boat inspection finds quagga mussels
A Yellowstone National Park aquatic invasive species (AIS) boat inspector found quagga mussels on a visitor’s boat during a routine AIS inspection Thursday, June 17, at Grant Village.
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Chad Daybell trial set for Nov. 8
Chad Daybell chose not to appear Wednesday before Judge Steven Boyce for a scheduling conference where his trial was set for November 2021.
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Grand Teton responds to new information in search of missing hiker
Grand Teton National Park received additional information about missing 27-year-old hiker Cian McLaughlin.
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1 killed, 1 hospitalized after crash near Arco
Idaho State Police report a 69-year-old from Portland, Oregon succumbed to his injuries at the scene of a crash Wednesday.
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EISF announces entertainment
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will be announcing this year’s entertainment Wednesday.
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Rigby home catches fire, is total loss
Central Fire District’s Rigby & Ririe stations were called out at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning after receiving a report of a house engulfed in flames.
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Firework safety ahead of stands opening
“As we move into the next few weeks, to next month, the most common burn injury will switch from campfires to sparkler injuries,” Lemon said.
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Pocatello recyclables end up in landfills, costing City a quarter million dollars
Time spent sorting your trash may be fruitless and costly, as was uncovered in a Pocatello budget hearing this month.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 153 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 153 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Wednesday.
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Burn ban issued on Fort Hall reservation
The Fort Hall Fire & EMS has issued a burn ban within the boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation and Fire District.
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Police investigate shooting on Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Police Department received a report at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday for a shooting of an individual off Eagle Road on Fort Hall Reservation.
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12 graduate from Pocatello Police Dept.’s Citizen Police Academy
Twelve residents are officially graduates of the Pocatello Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy.
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Chubbuck recognized with City Achievement Award
The Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) recognized the City of Chubbuck with a City Achievement Award at the June 17 banquet during the 74th AIC Annual Conference in Boise.
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Resource map for free meals
United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County has complied information about free meals for children ages 1-18, senior citizens and others in need in Idaho Falls, Ammon, Roberts and Rigby.
Continue Reading Just over half of Idaho adults have received COVID-19 vaccine
Just over half of Idaho adults have now received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine — about two months after the 50% mark was reached nationwide.
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2 local mayors to lead the Association of Idaho Cities
Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England as president for 2021-2022 at the June 17 banquet during the 74th AIC Annual Conference in Boise.
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Fritzer Fire estimated at 108 acres
he Salmon-Challis National Forest reports the lightning caused Fritzer Fire, reported Tuesday evening, is located approximately 21 miles west of Salmon and approximately five miles north of Black Bird Mine on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District.
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Report: Climate change means less snow for Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park visitors are encountering warmer temperatures and less snow as climate change alters the world-renown park’s environment.
Continue Reading Lakeside Lodge cancels firework show
The Lakeside Lodge announced Wednesday it will not be doing the 4th of July Firework Show this year due to the extreme dry conditions.
Continue Reading Yellowstone, Grand Teton wildfire risk creeping higher
The risk of wildfires is growing with more warm, dry weather in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
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Fremont County prohibits firework use, bans open burning
Fremont County has reached high fire danger, and as a result, a ban on open burning has been issued.
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Missing mushroom hunter found alive in northern Idaho
A 76-year-old northern Idaho man who went missing for four days after going mushroom hunting has been found alive.
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Motorcycle driver killed in Idaho Falls accident
One motorcyclist was killed in a Tuesday evening accident, at the Sunnyside overpass with Interstate 15.
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Western state police unite to slow speedy drivers
Fewer cars on the road during the pandemic may have offered room for drivers to feel at ease speeding. That’s become a safety hazard for western highways and a problem for troopers.
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Power restored in Pocatello area
Idaho Power reports a power outage in the Pocatello area is affecting 8,288 customers.
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US wildfire officials see increasing demand for firefighters
U.S. wildfire officials expecting increased fire activity and more demand for firefighters have raised the national preparedness to level 4, unusual for June.
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Rigby implements watering schedule
In an effort to conserve water, the City of Rigby is implementing a watering schedule.
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Idaho Site’s largest building moves closer to closure
With the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s (EM) mission completed in major sections of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest building, workers have emptied those areas to prepare them for closure under federal and state regulations.
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