Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May
All dogs over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar…
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COVID-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive COVID-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it, but there was no denying the fever and…
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Holt Arena renovation is well underway
After 50 years of being one of the state’s most iconic buildings, an even better Holt Arena is taking shape on the Idaho State University Campus.…
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WIC to implement more accommodating hours at SIPH
To be more accommodating to the public, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Pocatello Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office is changing its…
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Fire Marshal Kathy Clay to retire
After reaching 20 years of service to the community, Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal Kathy Clay announced she is retiring from Jackson Hole/Fire EMS…
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Trial begins for former Idaho lawmaker accused of rape
The trial for a former Idaho lawmaker accused of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern began Monday with attorneys asking potential jurors about…
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Bannock County first responders simulate car accident at Century High School
It was quite a chilling scene on Tuesday at Century High School, where they simulated from start to finish just how catastrophic a car accident can…
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Brown declares drought emergency in 4 more Oregon counties
BEND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a drought emergency in four more counties this week and now more than half the land area in the…
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Preparations underway for launch of Victor Bike Park revival project
The Victor City Council will be considering a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mountain Bike of Tetons (MBT) at its council meeting scheduled…
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Gov. Gordon continues to bolster workforce, help job seekers with new tools
As part of his ongoing focus on education and workforce development, Governor Mark Gordon has launched a new dashboard that provides tools for job…
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ISU Debate closes season with third consecutive win on National Stage
ISU Bengal speakers Alyson and Joseph Tyler upset Bellmont Abbey College Sunday to win the final round of the CLIMB Online National Sweepstakes…
Continue Reading Watch the Venus-Jupiter conjunction this weekend
By Megan Marples, CNN Venus and Jupiter will appear to touch each other in the sky at the end of the month, despite actually being millions of miles…
Continue Reading Nearly 60% of Americans now have antibodies from COVID-19 infection, CDC study finds
Nearly 60% of adults and 75% of children have antibodies indicating that they’ve been infected with COVID-19, according to new data from the US…
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Tribal Trail Connector Road open house
Teton County Public Works is inviting the public to join staff and members of the project team for an in-person and virtual open house highlighting…
Continue Reading Melissa Lucio’s execution was halted days before she was to be put to death. Here’s what we know
By Dakin Andone, CNN Just two days before Melissa Lucio was scheduled to be to be put to death, a Texas court on Monday halted her execution and sent…
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Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant hit with more problems
Officials say a nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho had two unanticipated shutdowns this year, continuing a lengthy history of setbacks.…
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Catherine Smith returns to Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation’s (IFDDC) Board of Directors announced Monday Catherine Smith has rejoined the downtown organization…
Continue Reading Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid
By Jasmine Wright, Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein, Kevin Liptak and Ted Barrett, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on…
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Garage deemed total loss after fire
The Franklin County Fire District reports firefighters from Preston and Dayton responded to a fully involved garage fire in Banida Monday evening.…
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New art exhibit Portrays Hole in the Rock Trek
Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Jacob Spori Art Gallery will open its doors on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. for a unique exhibit of fine art…
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Anglers: Remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
As the winter weather subsides and anglers start to think about hitting their favorite fishing holes this spring, keep in mind that new fishing…
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Challis Public Library awarded grant to offer Telehealth
The Challis Public Library received a $23,500 grant for the purchase and installation of a privacy pod that will be used as a Telehealth space within…
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Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closes April 30
A reminder to big game hunters that Saturday, April 30 is the deadline to apply for any moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts.…
Continue Reading Women responded better than men to early Alzheimer’s intervention, study found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN After age and genetics, being a woman is the single most important risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease,…
Continue Reading Task force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most…
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Fish and Game’s first K-9 officer Pepper retires
After 11 years of service to the Idaho Fish and Game Department across the state, Pepper, the agency’s first K-9 officer has officially retired…
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Catalytic converters stolen from Teton Stage Lines
The theft happened sometime between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Gas & Grub on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho…
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ISU Political Science Club to host “The Future for Ukraine”
It can be hard to understand the war in Ukraine and effects both globally and here in our…
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Blackfoot releases boil order update
The City of Blackfoot has released an update on the boil…
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Boise accountability office releases 2017 shooting report
The recently formed Office of Police Accountability for the city of Boise has released a report on a 2017 shooting that found the six officers…
Continue Reading FDA approves remdesivir to treat young children with COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has expanded approval of the COVID-19 drug remdesivir to treat patients as young as 28…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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Avian flu causes nation wide egg shortage, local farmer says thankfully all is well
Ben Carlos and his family run the small family farm in St. Anthony called Black Bear Family Farms. As a farmer with Chickens and Turkeys our favorite…
Continue Reading Family members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When thinking of post-traumatic stress disorder, your mind may go to a movie about war. It’s a quiet day at base camp…
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Idaho hit by record gas prices
Idaho drivers continue to feel the pain at the…
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Pocatello Downtown Development Plan divides area into 5 districts
The City of Pocatello is moving forward with its Downtown Development…
Continue Reading Judge holds former President Trump in civil contempt for failing to comply with document subpoenas from New York attorney general
By Sonia Moghe and Kara Scannell, CNN A New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state’s attorney general’s…
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ISU’s College of Education is hosting appreciation lunches for all PCSD25 employees
Idaho State University’s College of Education will serve lunches to more than 1,400 faculty and staff at the district’s 26 schools in April and…
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New Thousand Springs Visitor Center to provide more opportunities, convenience to visitors
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will oversee the April 28 opening of the new Visitor Center that will enhance the guest experience at Thousand Springs State…
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ISU Music Department welcomes new Director of Bands
Idaho State University’s Music Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Young as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Low Brass.…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen to resume in-person dining on May 1
e hungry in the Idaho Falls community with to-go lunches, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen is excited to announce a return to in-person service on…
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New Pocatello Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations selected
Current Pocatello Fire Department Battalion Chief Shane Grow has been promoted to Assistant Chief of…
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Mountain America donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank
Mountain America Credit Union is donating $5,000 to the Idaho Foodbank in partnership with Idaho State Athletics for the Roar for More Food Drive.…
Continue Reading How well is our immunity holding up against COVID-19?
Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against COVID-19, you may be wondering about your chances…
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Little endorses Bedke for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Brad Little is endorsing Scott Bedke to become Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.…
Continue Reading Can you use an expired at-home COVID-19 test?
Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies have…
Continue Reading COVID-19 data reporting is becoming less frequent, making trends harder to track
Many states are scaling back on how often they report key COVID-19 statistics, a shift that some experts worry might hinder efforts to mitigate…
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Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season
The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on…
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PCSD 25 announces Chubbuck Elementary, Irving Middle School principals
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Kirk Thomson as the Principal of Chubbuck Elementary School and Stuart…
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Progress made on the Rexburg Airport Improvement project
It’s been five years since the news of a new airport would be coming to the Rexburg Area. In the five years since the city of Rexburg has been…
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East Idaho Period Project holding fundraiser to help end period poverty
The nonprofit has been having students at east Idaho schools fill out forms of what products they need, in an effort to provide a three-month supply…
Continue Reading Utah Democrats throw support behind independent Evan McMullin to take on Mike Lee
By Devan Cole, CNN The Utah Democratic Party on Saturday threw its support behind the independent candidacy of former presidential contender Evan…
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Pocatello hosts annual Running with the Big Dogs
It was barking with excitement at Ross Park for the 25th-annual Running with the Big Dogs.…
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
(BONNEVILLE COUNTY – KIFI ) Fire crews worked to extinguish a Saturday night house fire just outside the Ammon city limits. Firefighters…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest offices re-open for visitors
Beginning Monday, Salmon-Challis National Forest offices will re-open to members of the public.…
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Maintenance to Wilson Boat Ramp set for Monday
Routine maintenance to the Wilson Boat Ramp will limit parking and access to the boat ramp early next…
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Shelley residents clean up East Idaho with Just Serve
The City of Shelley kicked off its second annual Spring into Service clean-up event early Saturday…
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Ukrainian native takes trip to Poland to help refugees
Pocatello resident Lena Contor recently traveled to the Poland/Ukraine border to assist her mother and other Ukrainian…
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JHMR winter 2022–23 season passes on sale Monday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will launch its Spring Sale for Winter 2022–23 Season Passes Monday.…
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ISU distinguished teacher and researcher honored with legacy endowment
Idaho State University distinguished teacher and researcher Dr. Jim Aho was honored with a legacy endowment in his…
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Boise man sentenced for selling methamphetamine, heroin and stolen firearm
A Boise man was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for selling controlled substances and a stolen…
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Man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Magic Valley
A Jerome man was sentenced to federal prison this week for distribution and possession with intent to distribute…
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Wanted man arrested after attempting to elude officers
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined a wanted person, 39-year-old Nathon Powell, was in the area…
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Fundraiser to help families whose children need organ donations Saturday
After Payton died in August of 2015, the family decided to keep the tradition going and help other families waiting for a…
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Zero COVID-19 in-patients at EIRMC
A big milestone for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area Friday when it comes to the…
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2 Idaho counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the…
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Water preservation urged ahead of summer
“It’s going to be one of those efforts that’s going to take the collaboration of a lot of different people, cities, to come together to save the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the second year in a row,…
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Law enforcement concerned with growing fentanyl problem in the area
Local law enforcement is very concerned with the amount of fentanyl coming into the…
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1 hospitalized after crash on Arbon Valley Highway
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle rollover that occurred on Arbon Valley Highway on Thursday.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.…
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Yellowstone partners with Yellowstone Forever on new sustainability efforts
In celebration of Earth Day, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park announced new sustainability efforts to meet the challenges of the…
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Multi-state road check along I-90
The Wyoming Highway Patrol Commercial Carrier unit recently participated in a multi-state road check campaign from Montana to Minnesota along…
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Teen convicted in Lewiston shooting, father awaiting trial
Jurors in north-central Idaho convicted a 17-year-old boy of first-degree murder after about three hours of deliberation on Thursday.…
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CEI celebrates Earth Day with campus clean up
The College of Eastern Idaho’s science club committed to cleaning up the school this Earth Day. With the help of the campus student senate and…
Continue Reading Ukrainian President Zelensky and Rep. Liz Cheney named JFK ‘Profile in Courage’ award recipients for ‘defending democracy’
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming are among this year’s…
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Motorists reminded to “Give Wildlife a Brake” during spring migration
Teton County and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) would like to remind drivers to ‘Give Wildlife a Brake’ on the roadways this spring;…
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IDL seeks experienced wildland firefighters
Idaho Department of Lands area office in Boise needs experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire engine…
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BLM delivers wildland fire engine to local fire department
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District has delivered a surplus wildland fire engine to the New Plymouth Fire Protection District at no…
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence…
Continue Reading 4 ways Russia is trying to prove it can live with sanctions
By Clare Sebastian, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has devoted considerable airtime over the past few weeks to reassuring the Russian public…
Continue Reading Forest bathing could be the key to feeling better — and you can even do it at work
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You are walking slowly through a forest with birds gently chirping around you. The wind glides through the trees, and you…
Continue Reading When will the US have a COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest children?
It’s been more than a year since adults first got COVID-19 vaccines, but about 18 million children under 5 in the US are still waiting — and will…
Continue Reading Boil order issued in Blackfoot
The City of Blackfoot has issued a boil order after E. coli was discovered in the city’s…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway…
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Investigation results in felony drug charges for 2 Pocatello residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office detectives in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department conducted an investigation Tuesday that led to the…
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Forest rangers remind campers of fire safety as camping season begins
Saturday marks the beginning of an early camping season for several Idaho campsites, including the Egin Lake site in St.…
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FBI warns farmers to be on lookout for potential hackers
The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential…
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Bug season is springing soon
The return of spring has bugs crawling out of hibernation to gain food to…
Continue Reading Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows
Data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaccination rates for three childhood vaccines fell in…
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US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.…
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Power and Franklin Counties recognized for zero highway fatalities
At the Transportation Board Meeting held in Pocatello Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Department presented its “Zero Fatality” award to…
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Multi-employer job fair set for April 27 in Boise
Employers from several industries will be looking for workers at a job fair Wednesday, April 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Taft Elementary School…
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State Board approves public school funding rule
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a temporary rule Thursday extending an expired temporary rule that bases Idaho public school funding on…
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Yellowstone contractor sentenced to 44 months on assault charges
40-year-old Gregory Michael Samuel Toth was sentenced for assault with intent to commit a felony at a sentencing hearing held before Federal District…
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Employee, customer die in fire at small town Montana casino
BRIDGER, Mont. (AP) — An employee and a customer died in a casino fire in a small town in south-central Montana. Carbon County Sheriff Josh…
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AARP launches online resource center to help protect veterans against rising fraud
Idaho’s 132,000 military veterans are at risk of being targeted by scammers.…
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Idaho Water Board opens comment period on draft criteria for funding water projects statewide
The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking public comment on draft criteria for two, new funding programs that the Board is rolling out for financing…
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Egin Lakes Campground to open April 23
The Egin Lakes Campground will open on Saturday for the 2022 season.…
Continue Reading Time-restricted eating no better than counting calories, study finds
In a blow to believers in time-restricted eating — a form of intermittent fasting where people only eat during a restricted window during the day –…
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