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Trump announces ‘very successful’ air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran

June 21, 2025 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has completed a “very successful attack” on nuclear sites in Iran, including…

Senator Jim Risch addresses proposal to sell off public lands at Idaho GOP summer meeting

June 21, 2025 6:42 PM Stephanie Lucas

Delegates from all over the state voiced opinions on any changes they think need to happen within the Idaho Republican Party.…

Massive Data Leak – 16 Billion Credentials and Passwords

June 20, 2025 4:36 PM Doug Long

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a leak of approximately 16 billion login credentials, exposing the passwords in the largest leak ever…

Joe’s Gulch Fire grows to 62 acres

June 20, 2025 4:44 PM Abi Martin

Firefighters are still working to contain the Joe’s Gulch fire in Custer County, just north of Stanley. The fire has now grown to about 62 acres…

The Rock Creek Fire near Inkom is out, cause under investigation

June 19, 2025 4:11 PM Curtis Jackson

A second fire is burning in Bannock County right now, this one near Inkom. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office tells Local News 8 a fire was…

BLM recommends planting high-moisture plants in case of wildfire

June 20, 2025 4:52 PM Noah Farley

Plants that have a lot of moisture in them and grow lower to the ground will take longer to catch…

Community All-Stars: Camp Magical Moments healing kids with cancer

June 22, 2025 8:18 AM Kailey Galaviz

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. For children who have and are facing this battle, it can feel isolating. But one special camp nestled in the…

Inkom on-ramp to northbound I-15 (Exit 58) night closures planned for next week

June 20, 2025 1:22 PM News Release

Due to bridge demolition, the northbound Inkom entrance ramp onto I-15 (Exit 58) will be closed for two nights. The closure will take place from 9…

Evacuation lifted for the West Clark Fire in Pocatello

June 19, 2025 2:24 PM Seth Ratliff

Pocatello firefighters, aided by wildland firefighter crews, are battling a wildfire off West Clark Street on the west bench of the city.…

Pocatello conservation groups hosting event to celebrate National Pollinator Week on Saturday

June 20, 2025 2:14 PM Sam Ross

“Without pollinators, there are a variety of crops, food that we would not even be able to eat; the pollinators are really critical,” said Sarah…

Tragic Accident: Rigby Woman Dies in Fall into Snake River

June 20, 2025 11:21 AM Stephanie Lucas

An 89-year-old Rigby woman died Wednesday after reportedly falling 100 feet into the Snake River near Alpine, Wyoming. Joyce Balls was reportedly…

A southern Utah man is out of the hospital after he was attacked by a black bear while trying to sleep on a cot outdoors near Bryce Woodlands.

Man survives black bear attack; bear euthanized

June 19, 2025 4:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story BRYCE WOODLANDS, Utah (KSTU) — A southern Utah man is out of the…

Utah ‘No Kings’ protest: What we know about the fatal shooting

June 19, 2025 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Newly released video appears to show the man arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of an…

Idaho designates June 18th as USS Idaho Day

June 19, 2025 1:38 PM Seth Ratliff

The Gem State now officially recognizes June 18th as U.S.S. Idaho Day. Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper presented the proclamation on behalf of all…

Idaho Falls teens blast off to Florida for leadership program

June 19, 2025 12:18 PM News Team

Thirty ambitious teenagers from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leaders program are currently in Florida, gaining an…

Warm waters force afternoon fishing closures in parts of Yellowstone National Park

June 19, 2025 11:52 AM News Release

Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the…

Pocatello Police Department welcomes new officers, honors lifesaving efforts

June 19, 2025 11:36 AM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department celebrated a significant day Wednesday as Chief Roger Schie officially swore in four new officers, bolstering the…

Juneteenth events in Idaho Falls and Pocatello

June 18, 2025 10:19 PM Phillip Willis

City offices, county offices, libraries and even banks will be closing in remembrance of Juneteenth. Events are planned in the cities of Idaho Falls…

Map showing land that would be made available for sale should the bill pass.

Senate bill says “public land for sale!”

June 18, 2025 10:38 PM Phillip Willis

The text of the budget reconciliation bill of the Natural Resources Committee released on June 11, and updated on June 14th. It contains some…

Years-long investigation leads to new arrests in Ralph Brian murder case

June 18, 2025 10:52 AM Seth Ratliff

A Madison County grand jury has indicted Ryler Jensen, 28, and Anthony Dean Wilson, 33, on charges connected to the brutal 2021 home invasion and…

Idaho’s youth gender-affirming care ban now fully enforceable after lawsuit dismissed

June 18, 2025 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors, the Vulnerable Child Protection Act, is now fully enforceable following the dismissal of the…

Perez family and lawyers to hold press conference ahead of Truth and Reconciliation town hall

June 18, 2025 3:44 PM Linda Larsen

The conference will allow Pocatello citizens and members of the Fort Hall Reservation to voice concerns
regarding the Victor Perez shooting as well…

Idaho taps $300K from emergency fund to transport illegal immigrant criminals to ICE

June 18, 2025 3:39 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho State Board of Examiners has unanimously approved $300,000 in funding to the Idaho State Police (ISP) for transporting convicted criminals…

Idaho State Police investigates fatal crash near Twin Falls

June 18, 2025 2:33 PM News Release

At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash on westbound I84 at milepost 175, near Twin…

Brandon Boudreaux showing an American Fork police officer security footage of Melani Pawlowski at the house on November 12

‘She is very careful’: Unreleased footage shows Brandon Boudreaux report his ex-wife trespassing

June 18, 2025 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

Newly obtained body camera footage shows how cautious Brandon Boudreaux was after he was shot at in Arizona.

On Nov. 12, 2019, Boudreaux called the…

Wyoming food pantries receive assistance

June 18, 2025 2:18 PM Phillip Willis

Wyoming’s First Lady, Jennie Gordon, and the John P. Ellbogen Foundation have delivered a substantial boost to the state’s food pantries, providing…

Potential witness in Bryan Kohberger murder case appears to say she saw him at the scene, police video shows

June 18, 2025 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, Veronica Miracle, Jack Hannah, CNN (CNN) — Amid a critical hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial, an 8-month-old police…

Pocatello’s new Optimist Skatepark nears completion

June 18, 2025 4:04 PM Sam Ross

Crews from Pocatello Parks and Rec and Artisan Skateparks are putting the finishing touches on the brand new Optimist Skatepark with plans for it to…

Utah Jazz player Oscar Tshiebwe visits Pocatello for meet-and-greet with rec teams and public

June 18, 2025 2:10 PM Sam Ross

“We have a short time with the kids, but I want to just continue it because I love spending time with kids,” said Tshiebwe. “This is one of my…

Construction work being done on exit 333

ITD crews prepare to install overhead road signs

June 17, 2025 11:12 PM Phillip Willis

The closure was planned to last until 11 p.m., but work is planned to continue throughout Wednesday. The signs will be going up between 10 a.m. and 2…

Two arrested in Teton County drug bust

June 17, 2025 5:57 PM Seth Ratliff

A man and woman are in custody following a drug seizure near Henderson Canyon that uncovered numerous firearms and trafficking quantities of…

City of Pocatello addresses complaints of dry grass

June 17, 2025 4:55 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello Parks and Rec is addressing online complaints of dry grass around the city and in the Mountain View Cemetery.

According to Parks and Rec…

Rexburg Police host annual special needs lunch, building community connections

June 17, 2025 5:06 PM Ariel Jensen

Dozens joined the special needs lunch at Potter Park in Rexburg, hosted by the Rexburg Police Department. Those who came out got to eat hot dogs…

Power County K9 Zeus outfitted with bulletproof vest thanks to non-profit

June 17, 2025 4:21 PM Seth Ratliff

K9 Zeus of the Power County Sheriff’s Office just got a major upgrade in safety for patrolling the streets. The loyal four-legged officer of the…

New Details: Highway 33 stabbing suspect charged with aggravated battery & kidnapping

June 17, 2025 2:27 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding Sunday’s stabbing incident along Highway 33, leading to the arrest of Daytona…

Controversial proposal in Congress threatens millions of acres of western public lands

June 17, 2025 3:38 PM News Team

Up to 22 million acres of public land in Idaho and nearly 15 million acres in Wyoming could be sold off if a controversial proposal in Congress…

Man arrested in Rigby for violating no-contact order

June 17, 2025 1:49 PM Seth Ratliff

A Rigby man is in custody after allegedly violating a no-contact order. On Monday, June 16, Bryce D. Larson, who was out on pre-trial services for an…

Teton Pass closure rescheduled to June 27-30 to complete Big Fill fix

June 6, 2025 11:20 AM Seth Ratliff

Nearly a year after the devastating Big Fill landslide, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is entering the final stages of repairs on…

Idaho Supreme Court orders changes to ballot title and fiscal statement for abortion ballot initiative

June 17, 2025 1:33 PM News Team

On Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court ordered Attorney General Raúl Labrador and the Idaho Division of Financial Management (DFM) to revise the…

Bear Prairie leaving Idaho Falls Power for new industry role

June 17, 2025 12:45 PM News Release

“During his nearly 15-year tenure, Bear has made an indelible mark on our organization and community. His leadership, technical expertise, and…

Summer travel at Idaho Falls Regional Airport

June 17, 2025 12:20 PM Maggie Moore

With Idaho Falls Regional Airport at capacity, how you can make summer travel easier.…

Idaho State Board of Education holding meeting on ISU campus

June 17, 2025 3:38 PM Sam Ross

Agenda items for the meeting include a bond request from the University of Idaho to fund student housing projects, consideration of contract…

ISU Robotics Club to defend national title at competition next week

June 17, 2025 3:39 PM Sam Ross

“I couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Brody Holyoak, senior clinical instructor for ISU’s Robotics Program. “I like to push my students, and this…

2-year-old boy camping in Uintas dies after being found in drainage channel

June 16, 2025 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is calling the death of a 2-year-old boy in the Uinta Mountains over the weekend a “tragic accident.”

The…

Hoback Canyon closures start tomorrow: WYDOT begins avalanche system maintenance

June 17, 2025 11:09 AM Seth Ratliff

Travelers heading through the Hoback Canyon, be prepared for some brief stops starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18. The Wyoming Department of…

Crews combat Ski and Horse Fires in Bridger-Teton

June 17, 2025 10:31 AM Seth Ratliff

Wildland firefighters are actively working to suppress multiple wildfires within the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Monday, June 16, crews…

Senator Dave Lent presenting at the Imagine Excellence meeting.

“Imagine Excellence” in public education: Idaho Public Education Coalition holds meeting on how to meet student’s needs

June 16, 2025 9:50 PM Phillip Willis

The meeting was geared toward brainstorming ideas for the future, with questions about not just how to meet current metrics, but if the current…

17th Street construction in Ammon is ALMOST done.

June 16, 2025 9:31 PM Chris Nestman

Months of detours, delays, and extra traffic is almost over as 17th street construction wraps up.…

D91 and IFEA have planned mediation on Wednesday

June 16, 2025 8:42 PM Chris Nestman

D91 & IFEA go into mediation this Wednesday to negotiate an employee contract for next school year.…

Call to artists: Put your art on display at Festival of Trees 2025

June 16, 2025 4:55 PM News Team

The Pocatello Arts Council invites local artists to contribute to its 2025 entry for the annual Festival of Trees, benefiting scholarship programs…

Pocatello aquarium and exotic pet store opens doors to new location

June 16, 2025 4:47 PM Sam Ross

A popular aquarium and exotic pet store in Pocatello is swimming along in its new location after leaving the Pine Ridge Mall earlier this year.…

Demonstrators denounced the Trump administration at a "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City -- one of 2

A fashion designer and father of 2 was killed at a ‘No Kings’ protest in Utah. 1 man is accused of murder – but he wasn’t the shooter

June 16, 2025 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — An innocent bystander at a “No Kings” protest in Utah was shot and killed by a “peacekeeper” who…

I-15 lane reductions begin Tuesday near Blackfoot for paving project

June 16, 2025 3:10 PM Seth Ratliff

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will reduce traffic on Interstate 15 between Rose/Firth Exit 98 and…

Governor Little visits Power County to celebrate ongoing American Falls Dam rehabilitation project

June 16, 2025 3:20 PM Sam Ross

“We are making great progress as we strengthen the resiliency of our water system, which everybody knows is the lifeblood of the state of Idaho,”…

Idaho Falls Police capture ‘armed and dangerous:’ stabbing suspect

June 16, 2025 10:20 AM Seth Ratliff

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Daytona “Tony” Travis, a person of interest in connection with a…

Staying hydrated this summer

June 16, 2025 11:17 AM Maggie Moore, Kailey Galaviz

Staying hydrated is essential year-round, but it becomes even more crucial during the summer when long days leave you feeling depleted.

Registered…

Motor Vu drive-in briefly halts showing after small fire Saturday

June 16, 2025 10:59 AM News Team

Everyone is safe after a fire at Motor Vu Drive-In over the weekend. Motor Vu staff had to pause the movie early Saturday morning after a small…

One dead, one in custody, after Salt Lake City “No Kings” protest shooting

June 16, 2025 10:47 AM News Team

Officers arrested 24-year-old Arturo Gamboa, who had an AR-15-style rifle and a gas mask and was injured in the incident. But police say he wasn’t…

Summer allergies: What causes them and how to beat them

June 16, 2025 11:10 AM Noah Farley

Summer allergies are upon us, and forecasts show the tree and grass pollen outlook will be moderate to high this…

Caregivers are needing support

June 16, 2025 10:06 AM Kailey Galaviz

Many Americans are, or at some point will become, family caretakers. But as Edward Jones has found, caregivers are facing financial, emotional and…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office Search for man tied to Highway 33 stabbing

June 15, 2025 9:54 PM Abi Martin

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is currently attempting to locate a person of interest in connection with a stabbing that occurred earlier this…

Idaho State Police investigating crash after driver goes off Perrine Bridge

June 15, 2025 6:44 PM News Team

A person is dead after driving off the Perrine Bridge on US Highway 93 near milepost…

Dads visit the zoo with their kids on Father’s Day

June 15, 2025 6:16 PM Noah Farley

Some fathers told us they were taking their kids to the zoo for the first time. They said they loved seeing how much their children enjoyed seeing…

“No Kings” marches happen all over eastern Idaho

June 14, 2025 10:49 PM Chris Nestman

In alignment with national protests, Idahoans used their first amendment right to express their dissatisfaction with the Trump…

Traffic violations run rampant on 25th and 17th

June 13, 2025 10:35 PM Phillip Willis

Commuters at the intersection of 25th street and 17th street are making right turns on red lights — despite the posted signage — nearly every…

“I’ve never seen anything like it” Trooper recounts fiery lsland Park crash

June 13, 2025 5:21 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho State Trooper who answered the call to the fiery crash in Island Park opens up about what he witnessed that day.…

Family responds after former Eastern Idaho health executive found dead

June 13, 2025 4:35 PM Seth Ratliff

Nicholas Manning, the former Chief Operating Officer of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), was recently found dead in a Baltimore,…

June is Men’s Health Month

June 13, 2025 4:17 PM Sam Ross

June is Men’s Health Month, and doctors around the country are pitching healthier habits to combat men’s health concerns.

Almost 15 percent of…

Poky Paddle event returns to Portneuf River Friday

June 13, 2025 3:24 PM Sam Ross

The Portneuf River Vision group and the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual Poky Paddle event on Friday.

Vendors, food…

Double the days, double the fun: Preston Farmers Market kicks off second season, July 5

June 13, 2025 3:09 PM Seth Ratliff

The Preston Farmers Market returns for a second season, promising an even bigger and better experience for Franklin County residents and visitors.…

Last days of Idaho High School State Rodeo Finals underway in Bannock County

June 13, 2025 3:26 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho High School Rodeo Association’s State Finals are underway at the Bannock County Event Center this week, and top athletes are competing for…

Annual “Walk for Wishes” returns to Russ Freeman Park Saturday, June 21

June 13, 2025 2:49 PM News Release

Make-A-Wish® Idaho will hold its annual Walk For Wishes East Idaho fundraiser on Saturday, June 21 at Russ Freeman Park at 1280 Science Center…

GoFundMe started for Idaho Falls family devastated by Lorna Ave. fire

June 13, 2025 11:43 AM News Team

The friend of a family who lost everything in a house fire Monday night, June 9th, has organized a GoFundMe on behalf of the family.

The fire tore…

Witnesses angry after seeing man throw kittens out of moving truck

June 13, 2025 11:52 AM Noah Farley

“[My friend] wrapped these poor lifeless babies in her work uniform and I gave her a box to bury them in,” the post…

Waterfront Round Up with Farmer Wants a Wife Star

June 13, 2025 10:28 AM Kailey Galaviz

Saddle up for a night of country fun at Snake River Landing with the Waterfront Round Up with Farmer Wants a Wife Reality TV Star Jay…

Single-vehicle crash north of Ucon kills 76-year-old driver

June 11, 2025 1:33 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Idaho State Police is on scene investigating a rollover crash 1 mile north of Ucon. The accident is slowing traffic down to one lane along U.S. 20…

Proform Airborne jumping to Japan

June 13, 2025 10:12 AM Kailey Galaviz

A local jump rope team from Idaho Falls is looking to journey to Japan to compete in the World Championships representing Team USA. But they need…

Jeff Krueger defending his proposal for a private gun range

Shooting range proposal for Bingham County gets shot down

June 12, 2025 9:45 PM Phillip Willis

A shooting range will not be built after 3 to 5 decision by Bingham County commissioners.

The proposed shooting range in Bingham County was up for…

BOLO: Teton County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen Nissan Frontier and suspect

June 12, 2025 5:39 PM Seth Ratliff

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert for a man suspected of stealing a 2006 dark gray Nissan…

Woman faces DUI charges after destructive Rexburg hit-and-run

June 12, 2025 4:59 PM News Team

A woman is in custody facing DUI charges after allegedly causing significant property damage and fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday,…

Idaho trucking icon Heber Andrus passes away

June 12, 2025 4:23 PM Seth Ratliff

Heber Andrus, the former owner of Idaho Falls-based trucking giant Doug Andrus Distributing, passed away on June 11, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community…

New courtroom unveiled at Bonneville County Courthouse to meet growing needs

June 12, 2025 6:10 PM Ariel Jensen

Dozens visited the Bonneville County Courthouse this afternoon for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of its…

Mistrial declared for local contractor, Brandon Cook, accused of fraud

June 12, 2025 6:09 PM Noah Farley, Seth Ratliff

The criminal trial of Brandon Cook, a local contractor accused of defrauding homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through his company,…

New funds accelerate key I-15 and US-20 projects in Eastern Idaho

June 12, 2025 3:13 PM News Team

Several of Eastern Idaho’s roads could be getting a significant upgrade, and some sooner than expected, thanks to new funds. Thursday, during its…

Police redirect traffic after dump truck strikes light at 1st and Woodruff

June 12, 2025 11:29 AM Seth Ratliff

Drivers are being urged to avoid the intersection of 1st and Woodruff this morning, June 12, 2025, after a dump truck’s raised bed struck and damaged…

Junior Jazz players and public invited to meet Utah Jazz player Oscar Tshiebwe

June 12, 2025 11:10 AM News Release

The City of Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department is excited to welcome Utah Jazz player Oscar Tshiebwe to Pocatello!

Junior Jazz players and…

Bannock County emergency manager talks importance of new Sheriff’s app in keeping people connected

June 12, 2025 6:11 PM Sam Ross

“A lot of the things that we do are computer-based with smartphones and smart glasses and smart computers and smart cars,” said Wes Jones, director…

Transitional care center in Pocatello breaks ground on new unit

June 12, 2025 12:38 PM Sam Ross

Gateway Transitional Care Center broke ground on the future site of their new Vent/Trach Unit and Outpatient Therapy Gym on Thursday.

The 14-bed…

Eastern Idaho PIOs sharpen skills to deliver life-saving information

June 11, 2025 5:03 PM Ariel Jensen

Public information officers are often the link between first responders and the…

Mark Hadley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hopes humans can be more careful so animals don’t have to pay the price.

Young black bear euthanized after losing ‘fear of people,’ Utah wildlife officials say

June 11, 2025 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

Mark Hadley with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said they received reports of a black bear in the Nordic Valley area on Friday. Officials…

Missing 10-year-old found safe

June 11, 2025 4:30 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is urgently asking for the public’s assistance in locating 10-year-old Eli Barker, who has been reported missing.…