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Idaho federal court among most efficient in nation

February 8, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in…

Section of Quinn Road closed indefinitely

February 7, 2023 11:27 AM News Team

A section of Quinn Road is closed indefinitely as crews work on a sewer…

This dwarf planet has a ring instead of a moon, and scientists don’t know why

February 8, 2023 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jackie Wattles, CNN Recent telescope data revealed that a small planet in the far reaches of our solar system has a dense ring round it. And…

How companies are trying to help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

February 8, 2023 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Companies around the world are racing to provide help to the victims of the devastating earthquake straddling Turkey and…

Arctic Circle pays off student outstanding lunch balances

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Arctic Circle and its nonprofit foundation arm, Arctic Cares, announced a major donation to benefit young students in Idaho, Wyoming and…

Wyoming students selected for United States Senate Youth Program

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Two Wyoming students will join Senator John Barrasso and Senator Cynthia Lummis in representing Wyoming during the 61st annual United States Senate…

3 things to know this morning – February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

30 news groups ask Idaho Supreme Court to reject gag order

February 7, 2023 2:37 PM Associated Press

Thirty news organizations have asked the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn a gag order in a case against a man accused of stabbing four University of…

New Idaho Fish and Game director named

February 7, 2023 4:11 PM News Team

Fredericks is currently a deputy director and has spent his entire professional career at Fish and…

Newly-released photo shows Gabby Petito’s injuries

February 7, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

A new photo of Gabby Petito was released Tuesday by the law firm representing her…

Hidden molten rock layer found beneath Earth’s tectonic plates

February 7, 2023 2:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Researchers have detected a previously unknown layer of partially molten rock beneath Earth’s crust. The discovery…

Local law enforcement reminds us to be safe when having fun in the snow

February 7, 2023 11:45 AM Braydon Wilson

Lots of snow has led to many people exploring the back country and snowy mountains all throughout our region. With a large amount of people taking to…

3 displaced after early morning basement fire on 11th Street

February 7, 2023 12:24 PM News Team

There were no injuries following Tuesday morning’s house fire on 11th Street in Idaho Falls; however, three individuals were temporarily displaced…

Car takes out power pole causing power outage

February 7, 2023 12:05 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Power reports there is a power outage on the westside of Idaho Falls near Skyline and Pancheri Drive.…

Fatal crash west of Laramie

February 7, 2023 11:37 AM News Team

On Saturday at approximately 2:20 p.m., a Laramie Trooper and a large tow truck were parked on Interstate 80 at milepost 288 with emergency lights…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces exciting Entertainment Line Up

February 7, 2023 11:07 AM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced an exciting Entertainment Line Up of concerts and shows.…

Department of Labor hosting hiring event in Pocatello Feb. 15

February 7, 2023 11:11 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday Feb.…

Idaho Dept. of Finance appoints Securities Bureau Chief

February 7, 2023 11:04 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance announced John Yaros has been appointed the Securities Bureau…

Dreambox Foto Funhouse taking selfies to a whole new level

February 7, 2023 11:10 AM Kailey Galaviz

Are you looking for a fun, new way to spend Valentine’s Day this year? Well, Dreambox in Rexburg might have you…

F&G detects 15 deer with chronic wasting disease in 2022

February 7, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

All were in the same general area where the disease was first detected in…

U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Office Employees Receive National Recognition

February 7, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized two employees from the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-Idaho) for their outstanding performance…

F&G seeking public comment on Draft Gray Wolf Management Plan 2023-2028

February 7, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

You can review the plan and submit comments through March…

3 things to know this morning – February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Pocatello Animal Shelter operating at full capacity

February 6, 2023 6:56 PM Cole Sams

The Pocatello Animal shelter is packed and staff is reaching out ti the community to help find many cats and dogs a new…

Winter tourism spike helps West Yellowstone areas

February 6, 2023 6:03 PM Braydon Wilson

The heavy amounts of snow that has been seen this winter season has led to a good season of tourism in West Yellowstone areas, and Island Park is…

Idaho drivers paying 15 cents more to fill up on average

February 6, 2023 12:31 PM News Team

Idaho drivers are feeling pain at the pump this week.…

New asteroid photobombs Webb telescope

February 6, 2023 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The James Webb Space Telescope has observed its smallest cosmic object to date — a previously unknown asteroid about the…

Jupiter now has 92 moons after new discovery

February 6, 2023 3:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Jupiter already reigns as king of the planets — it’s the largest one in our solar system. And now, the gas giant…

INL director named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow

February 6, 2023 4:50 PM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).…

WMAs closed in Southeast and Upper Snake Regions to protect wintering wildlife

February 6, 2023 4:38 PM News Team

Beginning Feb. 3, several Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeast and east Idaho were closed to all public…

Idaho Fish and Game initiates winterfeeding action in Bear Lake County

February 6, 2023 4:21 PM News Team

Winter conditions in the southeast corner of the region, specifically areas of Bear Lake, Caribou and Franklin Counties, have been particularly…

Pocatello Animal Shelter half-price dog, puppy, cat, kitten adoptions extended

February 1, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

Half-priced pet adoptions have been extended at the Pocatello Animal Shelter thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter…

Former Caldwell Police Department Lieutenant sentenced to federal prison

February 6, 2023 12:39 PM News Team

A former Caldwell Police Department Lieutenant was sentenced to three months in federal prison for falsifying a record or document in a federal…

Mountain America Center sees success going on 3 months of business

February 6, 2023 11:16 AM Kailey Galaviz

It’s been a little more than two months since the Mountain American Center opened to the public for the first…

Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia

February 6, 2023 9:00 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of…

Idaho students to present at World Literacy Summit in Oxford, United Kingdom

February 6, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

“This is an incredible opportunity for these…

Anthony Klotz, who coined the term “Great Resignation,” to speak at ISU

February 6, 2023 9:56 AM News Team

Dr. Anthony Klotz will offer a free presentation to the public Wednesday, Feb.…

3 things to know this morning – February 6, 2023

February 6, 2023 7:08 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Air Quality Advisory lifted for Franklin County

February 5, 2023 3:27 PM Travis Richards

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Franklin…

Fire in Swan Valley destroys private business

February 5, 2023 3:17 PM Linda Larsen

A late night fire in Swan Valley, completely destroys a private…

Man killed in single vehicle accident

February 5, 2023 7:06 PM Travis Richards

Idaho State Police are investigating single vehicle crash on Sunday, February 05, 2023, at 1:21 p.m., on Thousand Springs Grade Road, South of…

Fire and Ice fest capped with a fire show and fireworks

February 5, 2023 11:39 AM Braydon Wilson

A day full of celebration and finding your inner fire within the icy winter came to an end Saturday evening after a long day of activities people…

Governor’s 2023 Prayer Breakfast to feature Anne Beiler

February 5, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Tickets are sold on a first come first serve…

Rocky Mountain Power announces new grants focused on community enhancement and environment

February 5, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Six grants totaling $27,600 were given to Idaho…

DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 5, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater…

Local student mathletes to compete in southeast Idaho math contest

February 5, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

A total of 160 mathletes from 16 local schools will…

Annual celebration of Fire and Ice takes place in Lava Hot Springs

February 4, 2023 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

Lava Hot springs is hosting their annual celebration of warmth and freeze, as their annual Fire and Ice Festival is taking place Saturday. The day…

Chinese spy balloon shot down over Atlantic Ocean

February 4, 2023 1:24 PM Travis Richards

NATIONAL NEWS (KIFI)-The Chinese surveillance balloon seen traveling across the US this week has been shot down in U.S. airspace, according to a…

Malo first to win five consecutive stages at Pedigree Dog Stage Stop Race

February 5, 2023 3:00 PM Travis Richards

DRIGGS, Wyoming (KIFI)-When Anny Malo crossed the finish line in Driggs, Wyoming she became the first person in the Pedigree Stage Stop Race’s…

Gov. Little declares February STEM Matters Month

February 4, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

“From logging to computer science, mining to healthcare, or teaching to business, the skills that STEM education fosters will propel Idaho students…

Public can comment on big game season proposals beginning Feb. 8

February 4, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting…

DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 4, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

“Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial…

2023 Specialty Crop Grant application period open

February 4, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.…

Risch welcomes spring interns to Washington, D.C. office

February 4, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for Spring 2023.…

Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays

February 3, 2023 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time…

US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies

February 3, 2023 10:03 AM Associated Press

U.S. wildlife officials have taken the first step to lift federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the…

Cold weather drives elk to area farmlands

February 3, 2023 6:12 PM Seth Ratliff

Any given winter brings a host of challenges for farming communities like Niter in Caribou…

Object seen in Mid-Missouri sky after reports of Chinese balloon

February 3, 2023 4:43 PM ABC17NEWS

An object resembling the Chinese balloon seen over the United States this week appeared in the Mid-Missouri sky Friday after a report of it flying…

Idaho Falls security camera catches burglar

February 3, 2023 4:33 PM News Team

A home security camera helped catch a burglary early Friday morning in Idaho…

2 Idaho Falls individuals sentenced to 20 years trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

February 3, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

Ernestine Delafuente and Simon Martinez of Idaho Falls were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine,…

Jackson ski instructor, former Marine killed in Ukraine shelling while doing humanitarian work

February 3, 2023 3:40 PM Bill Cummings

A retired U.S. Marine who lived in Jackson Hole in early 2000 working as a ski instructor at several mountain resorts was killed doing humanitarian…

Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March

February 3, 2023 12:21 PM News Team

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…

Anny Malo takes back the yellow bib withe fastest time on Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5

February 3, 2023 12:16 PM News Team

Anny Malo won Stage Five, a 35-mile out-and-back trail along the Upper Green River near…

United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host 3rd annual Virtual 5K Your Way

February 3, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual virtual 5K Your Way from Feb. 17-25.…

Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Franklin County

February 3, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…

3 things to do this weekend – February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 7:31 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…

3 things to know this morning – February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

No one injured in structure fire

February 2, 2023 6:18 PM News Team

Just after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Teton County Fire & Rescue was notified of possible residential structure fire on Thistle Creek Drive north of Victor.…

Drought levels look to be improving but not enough to get out of drought

February 2, 2023 11:38 AM Evan Thomason

All of Eastern Idaho is seeing precipitation above normal which is helping us to recover from our previous years of…

Idaho lawmakers begin bill to expand Idaho

February 2, 2023 12:57 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho State Legislature began work on the Greater Idaho Bill in committee on…

Interior: $580M headed to 15 tribes to fulfill water rights

February 2, 2023 6:03 PM Associated Press

Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million in federal money this year for water rights settlements, the Biden administration…

Gov. Little notifies Biden Administration of Idaho’s intent to sue on grizzly delisting

February 2, 2023 3:09 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little notified the Biden Administration Thursday of his intention to sue the federal government for its failure to uphold the law and…

Multi-employer career fair scheduled for Meridian Library on Feb. 9

February 2, 2023 3:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a multi-employer career fair Thursday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meridian Library Cherry Lane…

Montana man charged with attempted murder of 2 teenagers

February 2, 2023 2:53 PM Associated Press

A Montana man was charged with attempted murder and attempted rape Thursday following a violent assault on two teenagers in a rural area bordering…

Alix Crittenden wins Stage 4 of Pedigree Stage Stop Race

February 2, 2023 12:17 PM News Team

The Yellow Bib which has rested on Anny Malo’s shoulders every stage except one since last year, dramatically moved to Alix Wednesday.…

Wyoming lands world’s largest vertical farming research facility

February 2, 2023 12:10 PM News Team

The project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the…

BLM to host public open house meetings on proposed south-central Idaho wind project

February 2, 2023 12:30 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is hosting both in-person and virtual open house meetings on the draft environmental impact…

Idaho joins $22.5 million multistate securities settlement against Nexo Capital

February 2, 2023 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) announced Thursday it has issued a consent order against, Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).…

City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification

February 2, 2023 12:28 PM News Team

City of Rocks National Reserve has received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).…

Potato retail sales on the rise

February 2, 2023 10:35 AM News Team

Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October to December 2022 compared to the same…

Supernova reveals rare pair of stars believed to be one of only about 10 like it in the Milky Way

February 1, 2023 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN An unusual star system created more of a fizz and less of a bang when it exploded in a supernova. The lackluster explosion,…

Nominations wanted for 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year

February 2, 2023 9:54 AM News Team

The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the…

Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in southeast and east Idaho

February 2, 2023 9:53 AM News Team

Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast or east Idaho?…

3 things to know this morning – February 2, 2023

February 2, 2023 7:09 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Many Idahoans eligible for free e-file

February 1, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free.…

Idaho bill would move state audit agency under GOP control

February 1, 2023 6:12 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in Idaho have introduced a bill that would eliminate the state’s only bipartisan legislative committee and place an independent auditing…

Valentines wanted for seniors

February 1, 2023 10:51 AM Kailey Galaviz

JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…

Homeowners clear damage after Lemhi River floods

February 1, 2023 6:08 PM Seth Ratliff

In the aftermath of Monday night’s flood near Lemhi county, residents are working to clear the…

Long-term exposure to dirtier air can increase your risk of depression or anxiety, study finds

February 1, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN People who live in a highly polluted area have a higher risk of depression and anxiety than those who live with cleaner air,…

Trio of child predators held accountable in east Idaho

February 1, 2023 4:34 PM News Team

In the past week, two east Idaho men were sentenced and one man was convicted at trial, in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, U.S.…

City of Pocatello migrates to new domain

February 1, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…

Idaho gas prices fly past national average

February 1, 2023 3:31 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about 10 days below…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

February 1, 2023 4:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…

Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather

February 1, 2023 11:00 AM Braydon Wilson

Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…

East Idaho Crime Stoppers expands

February 1, 2023 5:02 PM News Team

East Idaho Crime Stoppers is expanding even more this…

Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday

February 1, 2023 11:51 AM News Team

During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…