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As part of ongoing research, Idaho Fish and Game biologists have begun trapping grizzly bears in the Upper Snake Region. The work will continue…

Officials say this year’s Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will feature more than 18,000 fireworks and some brand-new special effects. It will…

The City of Idaho Falls reminds community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day holiday, have…

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office says a 42-year-old fisherman is missing after he fell off a dock and into the swift-moving Snake River. The…

Firefighters made short work of the first significant fire around the 4th of July weekend. Reported at around 4:30 p.m. Monday, the…

Drivers caught a commemorative glimpse Monday afternoon turning into the roundabout on Lincoln and Hitt Road in Idaho Falls. A flag-raising ceremony…

It’s been a week since Teresa McKnight took over as the new CEO of Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI), replacing Dana…

A new park in Victor is bringing art and the community together. “Victor has a lot of vacant lots,” said Molly Absolon, Victor city…

Idaho State Police investigated a single car crash on I-15 at milepost 49 near McCammon. 41-year-old Qing Ye of Shanghai, China was driving south in…

Officials at the City of Pocatello Water Department mailed more than 26,000 copies of the annual water report to city residents. “We had no…

Update July 1, 2019 1:19 p.m.: Christopher Tapp appeared in Court on Monday for a status conference, where his defense team asked the court to…

UPDATE: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says additional property owners have now lined up to completely close the “Monkey Rock”…

Idaho’s Latino student population is growing, while the number of Latino or nonwhite teachers remains stagnant. The Idaho Press-Tribune…

Governor Brad Little, legislators, representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Idaho Transportation Department joined…

Thunderstorms Monday evening, with a drier forecast for Tuesday.Another round of thunderstorms expected for Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday –…

If you live in the Hibbard area of Madison County, get prepared for a power outage. Fall River Electric has scheduled a planned power outage for the…

80 Gallatin County, Montana Search and Rescue volunteers spent 285 hours on three incidents last weekend. It started Saturday evening when volunteers…

A Pocatello man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence after crashing into a Pocatello Police vehicle at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Idaho…

UPDATE: The drowning victims were identified as Christopher Joseph Tanney, 31, and his daughter Claire Tanney, age 5. ___ ORIGINAL STORY: A young…

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports a 14-year-old male accidentally discharged a firearm and the bullet struck his right foot at the…

Serving a mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be more expensive for many members of the faith. Church leadership sent a…

A law lowering from 21 to 18 the age limit for carrying a concealed handgun within city limits in Idaho without a permit or training has gone into…

A nonprofit foundation that raises money for projects in Yellowstone National Park has about $4.35 million in debt. John Walda, interim CEO of…

Fire danger is beginning to rise with temperatures and drier weather. Teton Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated danger to…

Mayor Brian Blad stayed at home to find a new Airport Manager. Alan Evans has been named to lead the Pocatello Regional Airport. Evans has worked at…

“I’ve had people say, ‘oh we need you to do our tax return, here’s our information’ and I say, I don’t open…

Former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador has been elected chairman of the Idaho Republican Party. Labrador on Saturday defeated former Idaho Superintendent of…

UPDATE: 8:40 a.m. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire at Lincoln Alternative High School at 3175 E. Lincoln Road, was called in by an…

The community of Idaho Falls was left shocked and saddened this week, many residents in disbelief with the news that a young woman was murdered in…

Kevin M. Lauritzen, 30, of Preston was killed after he crashed his 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle on East Glendale Road near North 2200 East, east…

Scattered thunderstorms are expected into the higher elevations throughout the week. Clear skies are expected in the plains, with the chance fore…

Most people don’t think twice about the rocks at the park, but almost 10,000 people in the Pocatello and Chubbuck area do. The Pocatello and…

A slight chance of thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening hours on Monday, with more thunderstorms for Wednesday and a few mountain storms on…

#UPDATE Jun 30, 19, 2:52 pm: Bertonia “Toni” Anne McFadden has been located safely in Boise. The Mountain Home Police Dept, Boise Police…

UPDATE 6/30/19 1:30 p.m.: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Wulf has been found safe. — Law enforcement is asking for the…

Three people have been hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash in Lemhi County on Saturday afternoon. Idaho State Police said the crash happened…

Shoshone Bannock Tribe competitors went head to head last night at the Ranch Rodeo in Blackfoot. The Indian Relay race was the final event of the…

Sunny weather for Sunday morning, with some showers forming over the mountains in the afternoon. A chance for scattered night-time showers throughout…

UPDATE 6/29/19 6:05 p.m.: Idaho State Police said that this was a motor assist. All lanes are back open. — The left lane of Interstate 15 near…

Several people are in hospitals after a two-vehicle crash near Massacre Rocks State Park on Saturday morning. The Power County Sheriff’s Office…

Thousands of people took in Idaho Falls Pride at the Greenbelt River Walk in Idaho Falls on Saturday afternoon. This is the seventh year Idaho Falls…

Idaho State Police is teaming up with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office to combat a growing DUI trend. They held a joint press conference…

The Bannock County Commissioners say some property assessments sent out this week may be incorrect. They are encouraging those who have seen a 50…

The summer season brings home and garden shows to the area. These expos attract out-of-town sales companies. The Better Business Bureau wants to…

Hundreds and hundreds of balloons covered the floor of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Idaho Falls on Friday afternoon. Dozens of people came to…

Custer County officials are searching Redfish Lake for a possible missing man. At 10:52 a.m. Friday, deputies were called to the lake, where…

Quiet, sunny weather for Saturday with warm temps and light winds. A little moisture rolls into the region on Sunday with a slight chance of…

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says a salmon and steelhead recovery workgroup he formed should focus on achievable goals that can bolster the state’s…

HK Contractors will begin work on a water line replacement project on 1st Street from Lomax to the Idaho Canal Monday, July 8. There will be complete…

Grand Teton National Park is warning boaters to expect some dangerous conditions along the Snake River. Shifting channels and numerous logjams have…

There is good news for Interstate 15 commuters. The Idaho Transportation Department said all northbound and southbound lanes of the Interstate…

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is now working with Snow King Mountain Resort to modify an on-mountain improvement project at Snow King Mountain…

The Ashton-Island Park Ranger District is taking steps to help protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Common Loon. The district is closing several…

Evanston, Wyoming native Robert Wallace has been unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife,…

Our warm southwest flow continues with hot daytime highs, gusty winds and mild overnight lows. Central Idaho will look for mostly cloudy skies Some…

After months of uncertainty, The Bonneville School District 93 board of trustees voted to run a bond for the August election. The board voted 5-0 in…

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Idaho State Police attempted to stop a 2002 Chrysler 300 for speeding at 75 miles per hour in a 55-mile per hour zone on…

According to mentalhealth.gov , in 2014, 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental health issue. 1 in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental…

Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash around 3:43 Thursday afternoon on US30 at milepost 366, about four miles west of Lava Hot…

The Fourth of July is a week from today and fireworks stands are busy. Pocatello first responders are urging residents to use safe fireworks…

What was previously St. Paul’s Catholic Church is turning into a place for therapy. Physical therapy, actually. High Desert Physical Therapy is…

On Thursday, as dozens of parents and children gathered at Alameda Park, the Pocatello Fire Department hooked a truck up to a hydrant and let it…

Our warm southwest flow continues with hot daytime highs, gusty winds and mild overnight lows. Central Idaho will look for mostly cloudy skies Some…

If you get a call threatening to collect a fine for failing to report for jury duty or some other offense, be careful. The U.S. Marshals in the…

An attorney representing a group trying to get a medical marijuana initiative on the Idaho ballot says it’s going to try again after an initial…

A 13-month-old boy is recovering in Wyoming after falling from a second-story window. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Wednesday that…

A University of Idaho researcher’s dream of launching a robotic lander to Saturn’s moon, Titan, has won an “A-OK” from NASA.…

Wildlife advocates are seeking a court order that would force U.S. officials to consider if grizzly bears should be restored to more Western states…

Erik Ohlson is appealing his sentence for first degree murder. Ohlson’s attorneys filed motions June 14 seeking to reduce Ohlson’s…

A recreation service provider will begin managing the popular Bloomington Lake Day Use Area and several campgrounds with the Montpelier Ranger…

Western Wyoming public-land managers say they expect a drying trend in vegetation for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The Teton Interagency…

Pocatello has ordered a burn ban on certain types of fire for parts of the city. All open burning of wood, paper, or charcoal is banned within…

A $5,000 grant from the Bayer Fund will finance the 37th annual Southeast MATHCOUNTS Chapter competition this year. The middle-school math enrichment…

Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI) has named Teresa McKnight as its new Chief Executive Officer. REDI Board Chair Park Price…

UPDATE: 6-28 Lemhi County Sheriff Steve Penner clarified Thursday that the short-term closure of the Timber Creek area will be in effect from Friday…

American Falls hosted Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) for their “Capital for the day” event. Community members and city leaders gathered at…

Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms into the Central Mountains. Some cooler air will move…

An Idaho Falls man faces over 11 years in federal prison for possessing sexually explicit images of minors. Stanley Gallegos, 62, was sentenced in US…

UPDATE: 6-27 Sheriff Kelly Wells reports the teen suffered non-life threatening injuries and remains hospitalized under observation. He is a…

UPDATE: 6-27 Shawna Walker, 53, of Blackfoot and a passenger were hospitalized after a single car rollover on Interstate 15, near milepost 93 near…

Topics like domestic violence and sexual abuse would be hard for anyone to deal with, let alone teenagers. Students at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls…

The mascot that represented Teton High School for generations is in the spotlight once again after being called racially insensitive. A panel of…

Many Bannock County residents have been angered and confused since receiving their property assessments. Increases on average of more than 20 percent…

Pocatello has been ranked one of the most dangerous cities in Idaho multiple times. While most disagree with these reports, that doesn’t mean…

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter has been receiving many calls and complaints about loose dogs roaming in Freeman Park. The animal shelter is reminding…

Longtime Bonneville County dairy farmer Leroy Reed has been named Grand Marshall of the Eastern Idaho State Fair this year. Reed, the founder of…

Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated thunderstorms. Some cooler air will move back in for Saturday, with…

South downtown is due for a renovation, but developers want your input first. Wednesday night, a draft plan will be presented at a public meeting.…

Educators, administrators, and librarians from throughout the state have been attending the i-STEM conference during the week of June 24-27th at…

A new report from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the average Idaho Falls area worker is getting paid about 15% less than the…

UPDATE: Fall River Electric reports power has been restored to some areas of Madison and Jefferson County. A small equipment fire at a substation was…

On Monday, several members of the Pocatello City Council responded to the debate sparked over the June 13 meeting, proposing a nearly 50-percent pay…

Two Pocatello residents were given the gift of hearing Thursday thanks to a nonprofit organization. The Miracle-Ear Foundation recently accepted the…

Salmon-Challis National Forest crews are managing a 21-acre “Buster” fire first reported on the North Fork Ranger District at around 3…

The Idaho National Laboratory has received funding for 13 projects to promote promising energy technologies. The projects were proposed to the…

Warming temps with a few thunderstorms scattered around the region. Thanks to a southwest flow, we’ll see warming temps, and a few isolated…

Discussions continued Tuesday night on two conditional use permits (CUP) for the Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center (BCCLC). The city of…

33-year-old Philip Schwab was arrested Monday morning for first-degree murder. Police found the body of his girlfriend Kaylynn Blue buried in her…

UPDATE: 6-25 1:40 p.m. Phillip Schwab is being held without bond in the Bonneville County Jail after his first court appearance on charges of first…

As we enter summer, first responders are urging parents and dog owners to never leave their children or animals inside of a car alone, even if the…