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For the first time ever Boise voters will have to select their next mayor in a runoff election. In Tuesday’s six-way race, City Council…

Fremont County voters were asked to approve a $410,000 permanent increase in the Fremont County Ambulance District tax levy. The district said it…

A Rigby man is in custody after he was caught attempting to enter homes in Idaho Falls Tuesday night. Idaho Falls Police said they were called to…

One of the hardest fought municipal elections this year focused on Pocatello. Three council seats were challenged. The winners were, for Council Seat…

All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…

Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…

In Madison County, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill faced a challenge from Travis Brown. Merrill won the race by a vote of 1,383 to 590. In Sugar City,…

In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax programs. The first would allow Lemhi County to join the…

Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…

Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects Tuesday. Each of those approved will be paid under revenue…

The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district. The district was drawn to include the…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people at a home in Star Valley Ranch. Officers were called to do a…

Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for cats. “We are overflowing in a big, big way,” said Shaila McGuire, Pocatello…

Three buildings in West Yellowstone were damaged by fire early Tuesday morning according to police. The fire was discovered around 2:20 a.m. by a…

High pressure keeping us dry and mainly sunny for the Snake River Plain. We’ll continue to see some stormy weather to the east. Look for above…

The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $1 million to help develop a “higher-value” use for coal, beyond its use in power plants.…

Members of the Fall River Electric Cooperative will not see a rate increase this year. And beginning next year, may see a small reduction. The…

An Ammon man is scheduled to appear for a preliminary court hearing Friday on charges of aggravated battery and resisting and obstructing a police…

Two Jackson Policemen were awarded the town’s Medal of Bravery Commendations by the Jackson Town Council Monday night. The citations reflect…

A Wyoming legislative committee will discuss possibly expanding the Medicaid program in the state. The Joint Revenue Committee will take up the issue…

Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday. The Specific Purpose Excise Tax, SPET, is a voter-approved…

A man shot by Idaho police officers has filed a tort claim seeking $9 million in damages after he had his legs amputated after the shooting. The…

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says 10 people have been hospitalized with vaping-related illnesses. Boise television station KTVB reports…

It has been a contentious election season in many communities this year. Here is a look at some of the key issues we’ll be following Tuesday.…

For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness Month. Organizations like Movember use the time to highlight those battling prostate…

What’s in a name? Hundreds of thousands of dollars. Two competing companies deliberated at the Pocatello U.S. District Court on Monday over…

Firefighters help us every day and now an out-of-town fire crew is asking for the community’s help to solve a burglary. A Montana fire crew…

Brian Dripps, the man accused of murdering Angie Dodge in 1996, appeared in court Monday for a status conference. Last week Bonneville County…

An 8-year-old angler set a new catch-and-release record for Gerrard rainbow trout. Sophie Egizi wrangled up the 36.5-inch monster while trolling…

The father of Utah kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak publicly for the first time since coming out as gay at a LGBTQ youth conference.…

The University of Utah says a new mental health institute funded by a $150 million donation from the influential Huntsman family will focus on…

The Power County Hospital District is hoping voters approve a $2.95 million bond to finish facility renovations. The American Falls-based hospital is…

Though it’s been nearly a year since its doors closed, the Blackfoot Pool has another chance at life. On Nov. 5, voters in southeastern Idaho…

High pressure keeping us dry and mainly sunny for the Snake River Plain. We’ll continue to see some stormy weather to the east, which could put…

STATE H. S VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON) 5A TOURNAMENT: Madison 3 Boise 2 Madison 3Coeur d’Alne 1 Skyview 1 Thunder Ridge 3 Thunder Ridge 3Lake City 1…

The legislature’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” K-12 task force held its final meeting before the 2020 legislative session…

5A PLAYOFFS Highland 31Madison 13 4A PLAYOFFS Hillcrest 34Jerome 41 Kuna 56Pocatello 27 Vallivue 41Skyline 0 Nampa 55Century 48 Sandpoint 6Blackfoot…

Yellowstone National Park officials say that despite the challenges of managing visitors eager to photograph wildlife in the park, the number of…

A fire at a home in Burley has displaced two families. The Times-News reports no one was injured in the Sunday night fire, which damaged a home that…

The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission is preparing to interview five candidates for Madison County Magistrate Judge. The vacancy is…

If you’ve been on the hunt for a furry addition for your family, now is the time to adopt. A free adoption event for kittens and cats is going…

About 35,000 Idaho residents have signed up for Medicaid under expanded coverage in the first few days it has been offered. The Idaho Department of…

The body of a missing hunter is recovered. The Caribou County Sheriff’s office was told Wednesday(10/31/19) that 79-year-old Paul Schiffman of…

Fall River Electric Cooperative and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are working to determine the exact cause of a power outage that left…

Gas prices rose by 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday morning, according to consumer watchdog GasBuddy.com. Its…

The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on Saturday. The runners have been training for…

A Ridge of High Pressure makes for warmer temps and sunn skies for the region into the first week of November. However, an Air Stagnation Advisory is…

School will be closed Monday November 4, 2019 at White Pine Charter and Stem Academy due to flooding from a burst pipe at White Pine Charter School.…

Teton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a countywide power outage over the weekend . People living in Teton County experienced up to six…

A Ridge of High Pressure makes for warmer temps and sunn skies for the region into the first week of November. However, an Air Stagnation Advisory is…

Saturday evening, East Fork Bikes is hosting the Pocatello premiere of Teton Gravity Research‘s “Winterland” at the H&R Hockey…

Jay Hildebrandt , award-winning anchor and reporter for KIFI-Local News 8 at 5, 6, & 10pm , has announced that he is retiring this month after 35…

Body parts from two cow elk are wasted in the backcountry. A passing by sportsman found cuts of meat abandoned about one mile north of Georgetown on…

A new building on Idaho State University’s Campus will soon change the face of the university.ISU announced plans this week to build an $8.3…

Architecture plans are coming together for the city of Chubbuck. City officials unveiled pictures Friday morning of what the new city hall will look…

The 2019 results show that more students in Idaho are meeting the ACT’s benchmarks in English, math, reading and science. The ACT is one of…

Wearing a fireman costume earned one little boy in Idaho Falls a surprise sweet ride to match his new gear. Three-year-old Joseph won the Idaho Falls…

Construction on a new mini-roundabout at the intersection of 17th Street and 45th Street will begin on Monday. During this time, the intersection…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board has decided it will sell the former Bonneville school property to Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services for…

We’re moving into a quiet period of weather, with the only exception is a slight chance of snow Sunday and Monday for areas in Western Wyoming…

The Bannock County Assessor’s Office plans to complete 400 property reappraisals every week until the end of April. Under that schedule, the…

Star Valley commuters to the Jackson Hole area will have another option beginning Monday, December 2. START Bus has announced a service expansion to…

An Idaho Falls-based developer plans a major new development in Pocatello. Ball Ventures announced Friday it will build a 404-unit residential…

Two new stores will be opening in Idaho Falls Friday. Smart Foodservice Warehouse Store has a soft opening for business on Friday. The…

The Madison Fire Department, headquartered in Rexburg, is among the many Idaho teams fighting fires in California. Madison sent two crews to help…

The National Park Service proposes to replace a bridge in Yellowstone National Park. The bridge over the Yellowstone River near Tower dates to the…

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says one of its troopers has been suffered minor injuries in an accident on Interstate 25. The patrol says the trooper was…

With election day approaching, there’s some important deadlines you need to know about. Friday is the last day to vote absentee ballot,…

An interim Wyoming legislative panel has rejected proposed legislation that would have prevented some people with mental illnesses from buying guns.…

Robert Schaefer, an architect and state lawmaker who served in the Idaho House of Representatives for 28 years, has died. He was 83. His wife of 54…

The animal rights group PETA is calling on Lemhi County Sheriff Steve Penner to investigate animal cruelty charges against a Challis area farrier.…

H.S. FOOTBALL Carey 58 North Gem 6 Dietrich 40 Rockland 0 Firth 0 Bear Lake…

UPDATE 10/31/2019 5:31 p.m.: Two people are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashed into another car on Yellowstone Avenue Thursday morning. Lenet…

Children and parents are gearing up for Thursday night’s Halloween festivities. One event in Pocatello is an annual favorite. Regardless of the…

Many kids look forward to spending the day dressed as their favorite character for Halloween, but with the chilly weather, some of those costumes end…

Below are the 2019 Halloween events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Although the list is long, it is not complete. If you have…

A system passing through Montana and Central Wyoming is sending cloud cover and a few snow showers in our direction. Friday afternoon, we’ll…

A U.S. defense agency has identified and recovered the body of a Utah Marine about 76 years after he was killed in battle during World War II. The…

A federal judge says a woman’s lawsuit against the University of Idaho for allegedly placing her at higher risk of sexual assault can move…

A district judge has sentenced an Idaho man to at least three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to domestic battery as part of a plea…

Winter parking restrictions take effect Friday in Jackson. The rule prohibits parking on public right of way from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. every night…

Marshall Public Library will launch its “Food for Fines” program Friday. The program will continue through December 14. The library food…

UPDATE: 10-31-19 Idaho Falls firefighters dispatched to help fight California wildfires are on the line. According to the Idaho Falls Firefighters…

An annual elk hunt is about to begin in Grand Teton National Park. Wildlife managers have authorized 375 permits for this year’s hunt, which…

Most roads in Yellowstone National Park are about to close to cars and trucks for the year. The National Park Service plans to close all roads Monday…

The Pocatello Police Department has some advice for chilly, early-morning commuters; Lock your doors. It’s not uncommon for people to start up…

Wyoming students have scored higher than national averages on standardized reading and math tests. Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that the 2019…

A Malad man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover on Interstate 15 early Thursday. Idaho State Police were called to southbound I-15 at milepost 74,…

It is indeed a myth here in Idaho Falls according to the animal shelter. “Not a whole lot of urban legend with different…

Ninjas, superheroes and even dinosaurs attended the 4th annual Ghostly Gathering at the Mountiain View Event Center. The Bannock Youth…

A new hero is on the streets of Idaho Falls. A local postal clerk is being honored for his quick actions. Troy Wiseman saved the day during a normal…

With the snow and slick roads, we may see a lot more service vehicles and emergency responders on the side of the road. The “Move over”…

More than 7,200 Idaho children lost health insurance coverage between 2017 to 2018, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center…

Patchy freezing fog overnight, otherwise sunny and cold. A slight chance of snow through Wyoming. Thursday: Areas of fog in the morning, partly sunny…

The National Weather Service reports record low temperatures were set Wednesday morning across eastern Idaho. Officials say records were set in…

Wyoming has recorded its first two cases of vaping-related illnesses. The cases announced Wednesday occurred in Uinta and Park counties around the…

A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative…

Wyoming health officials are urging residents to avoid vaping any products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the intoxicating ingredient in…

Open Enrollment begins Friday for 2020 health insurance coverage. Through December 16, Your Health Idaho says Idahoans can shop, compare, and enroll…

A Utah liquor commission has announced it is running out of bar licenses for potential business owners again after a similar shortage two years ago.…