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Most Idaho abortions banned if Roe v. Wade is overturned

November 29, 2021 2:28 PM Associated Press

An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that declared a…

Strong early voting numbers for Pocatello Mayoral runoff

November 29, 2021 5:26 PM Linda Larsen

The Bannock County Election Office was busy Monday getting ready for Tuesday’s mayoral…

Bar J Wranglers prepare for benefit concert

November 29, 2021 6:16 PM Braydon Wilson

The well known singing and comedy group known as the Bar J Wranglers are preforming one more time as a benefit for the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.…

Man crashes through fences, hits home

November 29, 2021 9:26 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reports a drunk driver ran through a fence and yard and hit a home early Friday morning, November 29th.…

State Board of Education approves pending rules for submission to the legislature

November 29, 2021 4:20 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved five education-related pending rules on Monday that will be submitted for consideration by the Idaho…

Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states

November 29, 2021 2:53 PM Associated Press

A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,076 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths

November 29, 2021 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths over the holiday…

New dashboard provides easier public access to crime data

November 29, 2021 12:40 PM News Team

Idaho State Police has launched a redesigned version of the Crime in Idaho data…

Idaho gas prices on the rise

November 29, 2021 12:33 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…

Bannock County conducts internet speed survey, plans to improve broadband infrastructure

November 29, 2021 12:31 PM News Team

The Bannock County Commissioners are asking you for your help to expand broadband access in the county by taking a short…

Teton County Wyo. proposes small wastewater facility regulations

November 29, 2021 4:40 PM News Team

Teton County has proposed changes to current small wastewater facility regulations and is inviting the public to learn more about the draft…

Pocatello Mayoral candidates share their perspectives on the Gate City

November 29, 2021 7:12 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, Pocatello voters will select their next mayor in a runoff…

Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant

November 29, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron variant of the…

Get started on ‘Giving Tuesday’ with five high-impact charities you’ve probably never heard of

November 29, 2021 11:13 AM CNN Newsource

You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two intense days of discounts and deals ironically following a day of thanks. But don’t forget Giving…

Biden urges against panic over Omicron: ‘Sooner or later we’re going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States’

November 29, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Monday gave his latest update to the nation on the new Omicron coronavirus variant as federal health officials are bracing…

Clemency hearing Tuesday for death row inmate with cancer

November 29, 2021 9:56 AM Associated Press

Idaho’s parole board is scheduled to hold a hearing this week on a request to reduce the sentence of a death row inmate with terminal cancer to a…

Idaho Supreme Court consolidates redistricting map lawsuits

November 29, 2021 9:54 AM Associated Press

Two lawsuits filed against Idaho’s redistricting commission over a new map redrawing the state’s 35 legislative districts have been consolidated into…

Blackfoot Mayoral candidates speak ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election

November 29, 2021 9:40 AM Cole Sams

The race to be Blackfoot’s next mayor is down to two…

Utah woman killed in ATV crash in Bear Lake County

November 28, 2021 10:24 AM News Team

The call came in about 8:15 Friday night of a single-vehicle ATV accident at the intersection of Mountain Way and Dogwood Circle in Fish Haven. …

Body of missing Montana man found

November 27, 2021 10:20 AM News Team

According to a press release from ISP, Lopez was traveling south on SH21 when his vehicle, a green Dodge Ram pickup, left the edge of the road and…

2021 Pocatello Christmas Night Lights Parade

Pocatello hosts Christmas Night Lights Parade

November 27, 2021 8:31 AM Cole Sams

An electric atmosphere filled the streets on Friday night in the Gate…

Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday

November 26, 2021 12:43 PM Cole Sams

“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…

49th South to be closed Monday

November 28, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

49th South in Idaho Falls will be closed on Monday, Nov.…

Idaho Parks and Recreation announces 2021 ranger of the year

November 27, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) announce Andrew (Andy) Stokes, of Bear Lake State Park, as Ranger of the Year for…

Governor and First Lady Gordon host Hanukkah Ceremony

November 26, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie will host and take part in a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the State Capitol Building in…

‘Sticker Shock’ campaign aims to curb underage drinking this holiday season

November 26, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

A youth-led initiative to change adult attitudes about selling and providing alcohol to minors will launch on Black Friday at liquor stores across…

Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops in Bahrain

November 25, 2021 10:59 PM News Team

On Thursday, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso shared dinner with Wyoming sailors and marines serving in…

Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting ceremony set Friday

November 25, 2021 1:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation will present the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls…

Volunteer packaging meals at Holy Spirit Catholic School

Volunteers serve Thanksgiving meals throughout Eastern Idaho

November 25, 2021 6:20 PM Cole Sams

It was day for feasting and a day for volunteering in our…

Idaho Falls Salvation Army Thanksgiving tradition returns

November 25, 2021 2:57 PM Bill Cummings

Michael said “just coming here shows us what a great community that we live in.…

Rexburg Thanksgiving program returns after 2020 hiatus

November 25, 2021 12:35 PM Rachel Fabbi

The annual Rexburg Thanksgiving program at the Rexburg Tabernacle returned Thursday, for their 40th annual…

Tree lightings and celebrations Friday

November 25, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

The event begins at 5:30 pm at Civitan’s Plaza (Corner of Park Ave & B Street) on Friday, November 26th. Beginning at…

Additional Grand Teton campgrounds can be reserved online

November 29, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Visitors to Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will now be able to reserve campsites at all park campgrounds…

Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance hires volunteer and project coordinator

November 25, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance has announced Caitlyn Wanner will be their Volunteer and Project…

Officers justified in McCammon officer-involved shooting

November 24, 2021 2:57 PM News Team

The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office has determined the officers involved in the shooting near McCammon on Oct. 13, 2021 were justified in their…

Officer and suspect injured in Twin Falls shooting

November 24, 2021 5:35 PM News Team

Another officer involved shooting…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport and TSA expect high holiday travel volume

November 22, 2021 10:23 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been experiencing record levels of passenger flow and those numbers are expected to get even bigger during the…

“Operation Open Roads” may help put more trucks on the highway

November 24, 2021 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho’s new “Operation Open Roads” from Governor Brad Little may help put more trucks on the…

Area kickoff for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

November 21, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The kickoff for the Salvation Army’s Area 2021 Kettle Campaign will be held on Monday at noon at the Blackfoot office of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 570 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

November 24, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 570 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Idaho governor makes pick for vacant state Senate seat

November 24, 2021 3:30 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little appointed Carrie Semmelroth of Boise to the District 17 Senate seat vacated by Senator Ali Rabe, who moved to a different…

Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore teams up with East Fork Bikes to help families in need

November 24, 2021 3:12 PM News Team

Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore in Pocatello is teaming up with East Fork Bikes to make Christmas a little brighter for needy families in the…

Lions Club to host free Thanksgiving dinner after year off

November 24, 2021 2:38 PM News Team

The Lion’s Club in St. Anthony, with assistance from the Ashton Lion’s Club, invites everyone to come to the South Fremont Junior High on…

Crash north of St. Anthony claims 1

November 24, 2021 2:19 PM News Team

On Wednesday at 9:45 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle incident on eastbound US20 near milepost 351, north of St.…

Boise inks deal with Amazon for airport improvements

November 24, 2021 11:55 AM Associated Press

Boise officials have approved a lease agreement with online retailer Amazon as part of the company’s plan to build a cargo facility at the Boise…

Vandals win ‘Food Fight’ against Bengals

November 24, 2021 11:59 AM News Team

Saturday’s University of Idaho (U of I) and Idaho State University (ISU) football game was about more than football. It also marked the culmination…

With winter around the corner, Idaho Falls Public Works prepares for snow removal

November 24, 2021 11:13 AM Braydon Wilson

Winter is on our doorsteps and as we prepare for the eventual snow, the city of Idaho Falls is preparing to clear the streets during the winter…

Idaho Foodbank and Albertsons partner to address food insecurity

November 24, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

On Tuesday, Albertsons and the Idaho Foodbank celebrated recent initiatives to address food insecurity in…

This pricey Thanksgiving is costing farmers, too

November 24, 2021 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

Jim Jones is facing a supply chain squeeze on his farm outside Raleigh, North Carolina, as skyrocketing costs slice through his…

Gordon launches Wyoming innovation partnership with first investment of federal funds

November 24, 2021 9:59 AM News Team

A new effort to better diversify and grow Wyoming’s economy and workforce will receive a major boost with the allocation of $27 million in federal…

ISP expects heavy holiday traffic, urges safe driving this Thanksgiving weekend

November 24, 2021 9:58 AM News Team

Idaho State Police troopers are reminding you to expect heavy traffic over this Thanksgiving weekend.…

Officer involved shooting in Bingham County

November 23, 2021 3:10 PM News Team

On Tuesday at about 11:00 a.m., Bingham County Sheriff’s deputies along with assistance from the Blackfoot Police Department attempted to serve…

Lawyer: Brian Laundrie fatally shot himself in the head

November 23, 2021 12:16 PM Associated Press

An attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie says he fatally shot himself in the head.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 635 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

November 23, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths…

Fire destroys Idaho Falls trucking company’s building

November 19, 2021 8:59 AM News Team

A large fire is burning in a building at Super T Transport on N. Boulevard near US 20 in Idaho Falls.…

Idaho Supreme Court updates COVID-19 precautions to reflect local conditions

November 23, 2021 3:32 PM News Team

Oversight of COVID-19 precautions at Idaho courthouses is largely returning to local judicial districts under an order issued Tuesday by the Idaho…

F&G Commission designates Units 14-15 as CWD management zone and authorizes emergency hunts

November 23, 2021 3:18 PM News Team

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday authorized the Director of Fish and Game to establish emergency hunts for increased sampling for Chronic…