INL interns show off what they’ve learned
The next generation of groundbreaking scientists are getting their start at the Idaho national lab.
heir fields of interest. They presented the results of their studies at INL’s Internship Fair on Thursday.
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Aha Airlines launch inaugural flight to Reno through Idaho Falls
New flights are taking-off at the Idaho Falls regional airport. Today was the inaugural flight from Idaho Falls to Reno for Aha airlines.
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“Roaring Youth Jam” returns to Idaho Falls
There’s no lack of talent on display at this year’s “roaring youth jam” in Idaho Falls. The 3-day event along the greenbelt is especially for the youth.
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Recall effort for Pocatello City Council members
More trouble tonight for three Pocatello City Council members.
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US launches process to set Idaho mercury pollution standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing proposed aquatic life water quality standards for mercury pollution in Idaho that could have statewide ramifications.
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Water line repair on E 17th Street Thursday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 1500 block of E 17th Street, between St. Clair Rd and S Woodruff Ave, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
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Moose Fire remains 21% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 74,953 acres and remains 21% contained.
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SIPH needs to speak to individual who dropped off a bat
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) needs to speak to the individual who dropped off a bat at their facility in Pocatello on Monday.
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Idaho Falls Fire Department conducts a live structure fire training learns how fire reacts in a home
If you were driving by community park in Idaho Falls Thursday you may have noticed smoke coming from a home near the park with fire engines in front. Thursday was the final day of training for many of the Idaho Falls Fire Departments new recruits as the department conducted a live structure fire training.
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Summer’s last supermoon and meteor shower take the celestial stage tonight
By Kristen Rogers and Ashley Strickland, CNN Tonight’s sturgeon supermoon could have you dancing in the moonlight — the type that only happens three to four times per year. Named by the Native American Algonquin tribe after sturgeon fish that were more easily caught in the Great Lakes and other bodies of water during this
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Woodtick and Norton fires continue to grow
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire has burned 5,531 acres, and the lightning caused Norton Fire has burned 407 acres.
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Limited, targeted vaccines to prevent monkeypox available in Wyoming
Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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BLM announces new opportunity for partnerships to support management of wild horses and burros
The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new grants available to public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to manage and protect wild horses and burros.
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3 charged with COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
Three people were arrested Wednesday on criminal charges in three separate indictments filed in the District of Idaho.
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Dozens of cats and kittens found homes during half-off adoptions
Dozens of cats and kittens found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from July 8 through July 23, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
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Bannock County Sheriff’s Office issues citations for speeding during 100 Deadliest Days
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office officers joined with more than 50 other law enforcement agencies across Idaho during the last two weeks of July to help keep our roads safe.
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DEQ lifts Air Quality Advisory for Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and Teton
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and Teton counties.
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See and smell smoke?
The Bonneville County/Idaho Falls Dispatch Center is receiving a lot of calls from citizens concerned about the smoke.
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Ross Fork Fire estimated at 1,000 acres
The Incident Commander for the Ross Fork Fire has given permission for residents who live in the Ross Fork area to return to their homes.
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Rexburg Chamber of Commerce holds forum for new diverging diamonds coming to the city
The city of Rexburg is growing very rapidly and changes to Highway 20 exits 332 and 333. The solution coming to the city is two new diverging diamonds with construction slated to begin in 2024. Wednesday the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the project to inform business owners and other members of the public how the project will affect the city.
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Appeals court: Out-of-state petitioners can work in Montana
A law that said only Montana residents can gather signatures to qualify initiatives for the state ballot is unconstitutional, a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
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Idaho-Wyoming natural gas pipeline needs environmental study
U.S. officials won’t approve a natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming until additional environmental studies are completed.
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Abortion to remain legal in Wyoming while lawsuit proceeds
Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming while a lawsuit that contests a ban on the procedure in nearly all cases moves ahead, a judge ruled Wednesday.
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Governor wishes troops well during deployment
More than 600 members of the Idaho National Guard are being deployed.
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Arco water test come back clean, boil order lifted
People in Arco need to boil the water after tests come back showing E. coli in the water system.
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Pay It Forward: Heroes Defense
Heroes Defense is a nonprofit in Idaho Falls, Idaho that creates awareness and raises funds for local police, fire, and emergency personnel who risk their lives everyday.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,010 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,010 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.
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Michaud Creek Fire burns on west side of Pocatello
The Michaud Creek Fire is burning on the west side of Pocatello.
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IDGOP names new chairwoman
The Idaho Republican Party is pleased to welcome Dorothy Moon as its new Chairwoman.
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Fatality crash near Burley
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle collision which occurred on Tuesday at 2:28 p.m. on eastbound I-84 at mile marker 206.1, in Minidoka County.
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New WSGS map depicts Wyoming’s precambrian basement
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) published a new map depicting the structural configuration of the Precambrian basement in Wyoming.
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Moose Fire 21% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 74,470 acres and is 21% contained.
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PFD seeks abandoned/vacant structures for training opportunities
The Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) is planning to conduct firefighter training and is asking property owners who have structures that are abandoned and/or ready to be demolished to contact the department.
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Grand Teton fire risk now moderate
Teton Interagency Fire managers have adjusted the fire danger rating to moderate for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures.
Continue Reading The US is on a COVID-19 plateau, and no one’s sure what will happen next
The United States seems to have hit a COVID-19 plateau, with more than 40,000 people hospitalized and more than 400 deaths a day consistently over the past month or so.
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Idaho Falls teens travel to Ukraine to gift homes for families affected by war
Local teens visit Ukraine to gift three modular homes to families affected by the war.
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Feedback wanted on final design features for climbing wall
The first indoor rock climbing wall since 2014 in Teton County is coming to the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) as part of the Recreation Center Expansion Project, and the county is seeking feedback from the public on the final elements of the wall.
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IFFD to conduct live burn structure training Thursday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting live burn training on the east side of Holmes Avenue, just south of Home Depot on Thursday from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban
The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge this week to bar Idaho from enforcing its near-total abortion ban while a lawsuit pitting federal health care law against state anti-abortion legislation is underway.
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Police search for 2 missing juveniles
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports two juveniles were reported missing Tuesday morning around 7 a.m.
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Labor market remains steady in Eastern and Southeast Idaho
In the Gem State, it was both a positive and negative July in the labor market.
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Competition beefing up at Bonneville County Fair
Events are in full swing at the Bonneville County Fair, and the beef show has been a big draw.
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Teachers learn the SMART ways to teach reading
Idaho’s upcoming school students may be reading sooner than before.
Teachers in the Bonneville school district were in the classroom themselves reviewing new training to help children learn how to read.
New roundabout hopes to ease future traffic problems
The City of Rexburg is planning ahead for its future growth and increased traffic as it builds a roundabout at the intersection of West 7th South and Pioneer Road.
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US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections
Wildlife advocates sued federal officials Tuesday after the government missed a deadline to decide if protections for gray wolves should be restored across the northern U.S. Rocky Mountains, where Republican-led states have made it easier to kill the predators.
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Youth Jam to kick off this week
Youth Jam returns to Idaho Falls this week – A free event for kids to dive in to art.
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Aug. 11 employer seminar focuses on Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Idaho Falls area employers are invited to discuss Registered Apprenticeship Programs in a free seminar Thursday, Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Moose Fire Virtual Community Meeting set Tuesday
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 72,710 acres and is 21% contained.
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SIPH adds Novavax to COVID-19 vaccine options
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the two dose Novavax vaccine to their clinic beginning Tuesday.
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Woodtick and Norton Fires grow
Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on Tuesday.
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Idaho artists awarded fellowship in visual arts
Three Idaho artists have been awarded Fellowships in Visual Arts.
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born and bred residents in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Income guidelines for 2022-2023 free and reduced price lunch applications released
Families interested in applying for free and reduced price meals can now view income guidelines and apply for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Serve Idaho announces $375,000 in funding for AmeriCorps planning grants
Idaho nonprofit, educational, community and faith-based organizations, Indian tribes and local governments are eligible to apply for federal funding through Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.
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Idaho Falls Zoo flamingos make their way back to their habitat
The Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes their flamingos back to their main habitat.
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Gabby Petito’s family files claim alleging police failed her
Gabby Petito’s family on Monday notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend.
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Idaho Falls City Council meets to find solution to homelessness in area
The Idaho Falls City Council is working to find a better solution for homelessness in the area.
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Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race starts this Friday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club will host the 31st annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race this weekend. Pre-race activities begin Friday, Aug. 12.
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Former TV Engineer honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
NPG of Idaho’s former Chief Broadcast engineer received a big honor this past weekend.
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi County.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 683 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 683 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the weekend.
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Rigby High School will be playing on a new field this season
After some hard work and the donations of an excited community, the Rigby High School will be playing on a new football field once the first home kickoff has taken place.
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City looking for solution for closed water slide at Ross Park
The Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is working tp=o get rid of the now defunct giant water slide at still remains at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex.
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Idaho celebrates Farmers Market Week
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is highlightinf Governor Brad Little’s proclamation of August 7-13, 2022, as Idaho Farmers Market Week.
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Nampa man sentenced to 10.5 years for distribution of methamphetamine
A Nampa man was sentenced to 126 months in federal prison for distribution of
methamphetamine.
Troopers pursue stolen vehicle
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is investigating a high-speed chase that originated south of Laramie and ended west of Cheyenne.
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Woodtick and Norton Fire update
Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on Monday.
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Closures and delays expected during road improvement projects in Grand Teton
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for intermittent delays and closures as road improvement projects are underway in the park.
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Idaho gas prices fall 11 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 11.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.77/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Moose Fire grows to 68,771 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 68,771 acres and is 16% contained.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last week.
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Flagship Homes annexation on Ammon P&Z’s agenda Monday
The city of Ammon will hold a public meeting Monday regarding a possible annexation and rezoning for residential and commercial use.
The city has been in talks with Flagship homes since November 2021.
Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? ‘You’re in a pretty good place’ with COVID-19
Data obtained by CNN from New York’s largest health-care provider indicates you’re very unlikely to become severely ill with COVID-19 if you’re under age 60, up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines and don’t have underlying health problems, backing up a government plan expected to be announced this week that will ease up on coronavirus restrictions.
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Idaho Falls City Council approves tentative budget for 2023
he Idaho Falls City Council tentatively approved a more than $3 million budget to be distributed between the city’s 11 departments with six enterprise funds.
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Motorcyclist airlifted after accident
About 30 emergency responders teamed up to help a motorcyclist out of the backcountry after an accident.
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Police investigate semi vs car crash
A semi and car crash happened just after 5 p.m. Saturday on US 20 in Fremont County.
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Intensive comprehensive aphasia program reaches rural Idaho
Idaho State University Speech-Language Pathology online graduate students have completed a two-week intensive clinical experience specifically designed to help serve people in remote communities.
Continue Reading Scientists expand study on air quality impact on health
Scientists at the Oregon Institute of Technology were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the federal government that could result in research that improves health outcomes in Southern Oregon due to wildfire smoke.
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Local child with leukemia granted trip to Disney World
The game of golf had a special meeting on Saturday in Pocatello.
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Ammon’s first balloon rally cleared for takeoff
Perhaps an unusual sight in the early hours of a Sunday morning, McCowin Park was filled with excited spectators, for many it was a chance to see a hot air balloon take off for the first time. Balloons were cleared for takeoff around 7 am Sunday morning.
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Ammon Days 2022
A little rain couldn’t stop the fun at Ammon Days today. The city hosted its annual celebration in McCowin park on Saturday.
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ISU School of Nursing works to meet increased need for mental health care
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing is seeing increased enrollment in its Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, helping alleviate a shortage of mental health professionals in the state.
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2023 Arts grants announced
The Idaho Commission on the Arts announced its Fiscal Year 2023 annual grants, totaling $645,592 to 81 organizations and schools spanning 27 communities throughout the state.
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White House internship provides “opportunity of a lifetime” for ISU student
On the Fourth of July, Idaho State University senior Eric Morris had the opportunity of a lifetime— he was volunteering at the White House.
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Early season elk hunts are great options, but come with challenges
Idaho’s early season antlerless elk hunts have started, and hunters are already heading outdoors to take advantage of what looks to be a great season.
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Fires banned at some Idaho Power campgrounds due to high fire risk
Plenty of summer camping days remain, but campfires are now banned at some locations due to high fire danger.
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Jackson Hole Marathon set Sept. 24
The Jackson Hole Marathon, Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
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Chip sealing in Idaho Falls begins Sunday
HK Contractors will be chip sealing, brooming and fog coating city streets over the next month.
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Governor appoints Eva Nye to fill District 29 Senate seat
Governor Brad Little has appointed Eva Nye to replace her late husband’s vacancy on District 29’s senate seat.
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Goal of annual 3-on-3 tournament helps to fight carbon monoxide poisoning
This weekend, the annual Bill Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will take place at Highland High Sc
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 956 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Friday.
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Institute of Rural Health at ISU awarded $860,000 to provide health education and health screenings for Idahoans
The Institute of Rural Health hosted by Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences has received $860,000 from AmeriCorps for its Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps program.
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31st Annual Idaho Bighorn Sheep lottery tag drawn
The Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation held the 31st Annual Bighorn sheep lottery tag drawing on July 29, and Paul Donaldson out of Montana is the lucky recipient of a bighorn lottery tag valid in any open controlled bighorn hunt unit in Idaho.
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Seats available in trapper education course Aug. 13 in Salmon
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August 13.
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Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone
Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin field captures on Aug. 9 and continue through Oct. 28.
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Pocatello City Council gets heated over alleged racism comments
Shouting and hard statements were heard at the Pocatello City Council meeting Thursday evening.
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Deceased 19-year-old motorcyclist identified
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following Thursday morning’s motorcycle crash.
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Woman accused in death of deputy pleads guilty
We now have a plea from the woman once accused of causing the death of a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy.
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Gabby Petito’s legacy: $100K for domestic violence hotline
Even in hindsight, Nichole Schmidt can’t be sure if anything could have been done to save her daughter Gabby Petito from a messy and violent relationship that ended in murder nearly a year ago in the western wilderness.
Continue Reading WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling
By Anna Chernova, Zahra Ullah, Masha Angelova, Chris Liakos and Eric Levenson, CNN American women’s basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia and sentenced to nine years of jail time Thursday in a case that has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn in Russia’s war against
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