Free health screenings offered
Eastern Idaho Public Health and Southeastern Idaho Public Health offices are offering free health screenings to anyone 18 years or…
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A dogwalker caught an alligator in rural Idaho
A person walking their dog in rural Idaho was in for quite a surprise when they encountered an alligator, hundreds of miles from the coast where the…
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Stay safe while working in the yard
As the leaves turn, fall weather arrives in the Mountain…
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Teton County Trash Bash reminds people of the importance of recycling
The Teton valley community rolled out the red carpet to remind others of the importance of recycling. It was the return of the annual Teton valley…
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Halloween Mutt Strut set Oct. 26
The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello to break ground on apartment complex for low-income senior citizens
NeighborWorks Pocatello will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Oct. 25 at 5:15 p.m. for a new 49-unit apartment complex for low-income senior…
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DEQ releases 2023 IPDES Permit Issuance Plan
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2023 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit…
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Scouts collect 7,500 pounds of food
The local Boy Scouts of America are helping feed the less fortunate with this year’s Scouting for Food event. Scouts from all over Southeast Idaho…
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Ammon’s Pumpkin Walk returns bigger than ever
The pumpkin displays are back at McCowin Park in Ammon, and with over 40 displays, organizers say this year is their biggest Pumpkin Walk…
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Driver killed in accident on Hitt Road
A rollover accident claimed the life of one person Friday…
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UI Extension joins project to start maple syrup production in West
The U.S. Forest Service estimates Idaho has at least 2.1 million bigtooth maple trees of sufficient size to be tapped, with the best stands spanning…
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Largest U of I freshman class in recorded history contributes to increased enrollment
The freshman class entering University of Idaho this fall is the largest in the recorded history of the…
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Children can be harmed by lead exposure
Young children are more likely to experience lead’s negative effects because their bodies are still…
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October is Idaho hunger awareness month
Nearly 9% Idahoans – more than 152,000 people – are facing food…
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UPDATE: US Marshals find armed and dangerous local fugitive
The US Marshals need help to find an armed and dangerous man who they say may be in the…
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday
The annual City of Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday, Oct.…
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Structure fire under investigation
The Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire Friday located at 160N. 1s t W. #12, Twin Pines Manor apartments in…
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Teton County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena closed for the season
The Teton County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena is now closed for the season due to a change in weather and to begin preparing it for winter…
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Idaho ISAT scores back on the rise for 2022
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show students’ scores in English language arts are back at pre-pandemic…
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Idaho’s September unemployment rate upticks slightly to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up from 2.7% in August to 2.8% in September – the eighth consecutive month the state rate has…
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Teton County Aquatics Center to temporarily close on weekends
Weekend closures of the aquatic center will remain in effect through the Thanksgiving…
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IDWR Director issues new moratorium order on Snake River water rights
IDWR has issued a new order that cuts off any new water rights from using groundwater or surface water in the Snake River…
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Fatal crash north of Laramie
On Thursday, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 322 on US 30 north of Laramie,…
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Idaho grants tax relief to victims of Hurricane Ian
The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending the deadlines to file and pay taxes for victims of Hurricane Ian.…
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Idaho’s teacher shortage persists
The Idaho State Board of Education learned Thursday the number of vacant teacher openings statewide are about a tenth of what they were last spring,…
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Gordon celebrates Wyoming’s first veteran-focused skilled nursing facility
The first skilled nursing facility dedicated to veterans in Wyoming will provide long-term care to veterans, their spouses and Gold Star…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power proposes rate modernization plan for residential customers
Rocky Mountain Power has proposed updated rates for residential customers to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for its review and…
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Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle on-sale now
The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is one of the most widely anticipated games from the Idaho Lottery every…
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What manufacturing workers make in Idaho
Get It Made compiled statistics on manufacturing pay in Idaho using data from the Bureau of Labor…
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Ashton/Island Park Ranger District to conduct fall prescribed fires
Weather permitting, fire crews plan to burn slash piles in several areas across the Ashton/Island Park District starting as early as Saturday,…
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Cardiovascular endowment established at Portneuf Health
Heart patients in southeast Idaho will benefit thanks to the generosity of a Portneuf Medical Center Heart and Vascular…
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Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon has been sentenced to serve four months behind…
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Pocatello Police arrest 2 in connection with church vandalism
The Pocatello Police Department Street Crimes Unit on Thursday located and arrested two…
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Winter weather and hazardous driving conditions expected in Yellowstone
Due to expected winter weather and hazardous driving conditions in Yellowstone National Park over the next few days, visitors should anticipate…
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Pocatello police determine incident was not attempted abduction
Pocatello Police are looking for a suspect who may have been involved with a possible juvenile abduction.…
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Teton students need help to race to the moon
Some local elementary students are racing to the moon. About 130 students at Teton Elementary School biked, walked, or used scooters to earn miles to…
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Methamphetamine distributor sentenced to 7 years in prison
A 43-year-old of Boise was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Fuel spill quickly contained
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a fuel spill located at the 1500 block of E…
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Man sentenced for involvement in Sandpoint teen’s death
A 23-year-old of Cusick, Washington was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily…
Continue Reading Hubble shows view of ‘unexpected’ twin tail created by NASA spacecraft slamming into asteroid
By Jackie Wattles, CNN The Hubble Space Telescope captured a new snapshot of the asteroid that NASA recently slammed with a spacecraft in an attempt…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccines will be on the 2023 vaccine schedule, but that doesn’t mean they’re required in schools
COVID-19 vaccines will be part of recommended immunization schedules in 2023 for both children and adults, after a unanimous vote by the US Centers…
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Spring Gulch Road open after gas leak
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office has closed Spring Gulch Road due to a gas…
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Idaho Falls city government comes to elementary students
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper met with third graders Thursday at Edgewood Elementary School.…
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Closed burning season ends for most of Idaho
“Closed fire season” which is otherwise known as the five months of the year that burn permits are legally required in Idaho ends Thursday,…
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Scouting for Food food drive to be held this weekend
You are invited to participate in the annual “Scouting for Food” community food drive Saturday, October…
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WDE, PTSB sign teacher apprenticeship standards
WDE will begin conversations with interested school districts statewide in the fall of 2023 for apprentices who will be applying for the spring of…
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Idaho COVID-19 Fraud Task Force launched
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the formation of the District of Idaho’s COVID‑19 Fraud Task Force and highlighted the District of Idaho’s…
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Idaho Falls Zoo extending season into November
The Idaho Falls Zoo is extending its regular season into November to give visitors more chances to enjoy the best little zoo in the…
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3 vehicle injury crash on I-84
Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday at 8:53 p.m. on Interstate 84 at mile marker 163, in Jerome…
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Prescribed fire operations on Pine Creek Pass delayed
These projects will reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife…
Continue Reading An ‘unprecedented’ rise in respiratory viruses in children is overwhelming some hospitals
By Chris Boyette and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN A surge in respiratory illnesses among children is beginning to put a strain on hospitals. In particular,…
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Gordon’s leadership on wildlife migration results in partnership with USDA and funds for private landowners supporting conservation
Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department…
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An Old Fashioned Harvest Festival to save historical park
The North Bingham County Historical Park in Shelley, lost access to water last spring. Now volunteers are holding “An Old-Fashioned Harvest…
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Bull moose removed from neighborhood in American Falls
A large moose has been relocated after it was found wandering around an American Falls neighborhood…
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ISU’s fall enrollment continues improving trend
Idaho State University saw an increase in both enrollment and student retention for the Fall 2022…
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Be on guard this open enrollment period
Open enrollment for health insurance is here, and while you may need to adjust your plan or keep things the same, it is important to be on guard for…
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Boo at the Zoo starts Thursday
The little ghost and goblins are getting ready to visit the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus…
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How to avoid current frauds and scams
The Federal Trade Commission and AARP of Idaho are reaching out to Idahoans to prevent fraud before the…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 726 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 726 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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Idaho adds another easement to protect working timberlands
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other statewide elected officials have approved a northern Idaho conservation easement as part of a program that has…
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Public meeting on South St. Anthony Interchange set Wednesday
An interchange at Exit 344 south of St. Anthony has been in the ITD’s plans since the early 1980s when US20 was constructed in its current location…
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2 Idaho Falls City Council members appointed to statewide advisory councils
Two Idaho Falls City Council members have been appointed to two statewide councils that give representation for Eastern Idaho in important policy…
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Pocatello CDBG Program helps fund community projects
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program helps support community development and expand economic opportunities for Pocatello residents…
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Surveys: Parent and staff satisfaction is up, students in grades 3 through 8 are more engaged
The latest State Department of Education survey results show the satisfaction levels of Idaho parents has increased since 2021, as has the level of…
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Gordon’s Gas and Diesel Working Group report offers ideas for reducing pump prices
Record-level inflation over the last year has hurt many hard-working Wyoming families, forcing difficult financial…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney says January 6 committee will issue Trump subpoena ‘shortly’
By Annie Grayer, CNN GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol will issue a…
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Big Game hunters – know the rules for motorized travel in some big game hunting units
It’s a hunters’ responsibility to know and understand the motorized hunting rule when hunting big game in certain game management…
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Idaho Supreme Court won’t weigh legality of child marriage
A legal loophole in Idaho that allows parents of teens to nullify child custody agreements by arranging child marriages will remain in effect,…
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College wrestler saves teammate from grizzly bear mauling
A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear…
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What to do with your leaves this fall
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 24.…
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Boise man sentenced to 30 years for producing child pornography
A 29-year-old of Boise was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Telephone town hall on fraud and consumer protection Wednesday
Chuck Harwood will speak to Idahoans about current trends regarding fraud and identity theft and how to avoid becoming the next victim of a costly…
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Green fuelwood available with permit
Free personal-use firewood gathering, on Salmon-Challis National Forest system lands, up to four cords, is available for the 2022 calendar…
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Final time Gabby Petito was seen alive
Newly-released surveillance video shows Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in what investigators believe was just hours before she was…
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Local law enforcement reminds us to be respectful as elections approach
Midterm elections are approaching, and many people choose to place political signs in their yards to voice their support for a…
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Online resource helps with information on political candidates
The League of Women Voters in Pocatello are encouraging local voters to go to www.VOTE411.org, an online election information…
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Waterfowl season opens Wednesday for most of Southwest Idaho
Duck hunters in Southwest Idaho are reminded the 2022-2023 waterfowl season opens Wednesday, Oct. 19, excluding Valley County, where the season has…
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Elk hunters should find plenty of elk in most of the state
Elk herds continue to thrive in Idaho, and hunters are reaping the…
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F&G receives multiple reports of mountain lion in Boise
An enforcement officer responded to the area on Monday afternoon to…
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Grand Teton boat permits to increase
Boaters in Grand Teton National Park will see an increase in the cost of an annual park boat permit to $25 for non-motorized boats and $75 for…
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Fall prescribed fire planned near Grouse Peak
The South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest may implement a prescribed burning project this fall on the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger…
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Idaho Falls seeks applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission
The City of Idaho Falls is seeking applicants to serve the community by joining the Planning and Zoning…
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Aerial spraying for invasive weeks wraps up early
Aerial spraying contractors wrapped up operations on the North Fork Ranger District Saturday after applying herbicides on all units contracted for…
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Jazz GM Zanik to continue rebuild, signs multiyear deal
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have signed general manager Justin Zanik to a multiyear deal as he continues the franchise’s roster…
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Bingham County officials call for coroner to resign
Another shake-up in Bingham County government as the newly appointed coroner is being asked to…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest has 2 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had two new fires in the last week. To date, there have been 51 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis…
Continue Reading Formula shortage has improved in the US but still poses challenges for many
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Despite improving stock rates, many families with new babies in the United States are still having trouble finding baby…
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Old Dominion coming to Idaho Falls
Old Dominion will be making a stop at Hero Arena inside the new Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls for a show on Thursday, February 23, 2023.…
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Pocatello system interchange construction in full swing
The Idaho Transportation Department’s rebuild of the System Interchange for I-86 and I-15 at Pocatello is in full swing with crews working multiple…
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Grizzly bear attacks, injures antler hunters in Wyoming
A grizzly bear attacked and injured two men who apparently surprised the bruin while they were recreating in the Shoshone National Forest in…
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Mule deer doe found shot and left to waste in southeast Idaho
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding an adult mule deer doe that was shot and left to waste in southeast…
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Vehicle found submerged in water
Jefferson County emergency responders are still trying to locate the owner of the vehicle and determine they are safe and accounted…
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Wanted man arrested for vehicle burglaries
A 43-year-old Bonneville County man has been arrested for vehicle…
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Idaho Falls establishes parks curfew, places limits on shelter usage
Parks in Idaho Falls are now closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to promote public safety, reduce vandalism and ensure a better quality of life for…
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Multi-vehicle crash north of Jerome claims 1
Idaho State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash on US93 at milepost 66, north of…
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Idaho tax collections fall short, but budget surplus remains
Idaho revenue from tax collections was $50 million below expectations for the first three months of the current fiscal year, but the state still has…
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Yellowstone September 2022 visitation statistics
Yellowstone National Park hosted 567,587 recreation visits in September 2022.…
Continue Reading Long COVID and smell: How to get the treatment you need
It’s been months since your ability to taste and smell disappeared after a COVID-19 infection. You’ve tried to schedule an appointment with a…
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Hunters can help prevent poaching incidents while searching for trophy
As hunting season continues to draw outdoorsmen out from all over looking for the different animals drawing them out, the risk of poaching rises.…
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Rankin Motel listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The Rankin Auto Court near the city of Ashton was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.…
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