Sterling Wildlife Management Area is cleaning up decadent vegetation
The Sterling Wildlife Management Area is teaming up with Idaho Fish & Game and the Carter family are working together to clean up tons of decadent vegetation.
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A sponge is the perfect environment to host various types of bacteria, study says
By Angie Orellana Hernandez, CNN An everyday item in your kitchen is a better home for many diverse types of bacteria than a petri dish in a laboratory, new research revealed. A common sponge’s spatial partitioning — the way it’s divided into different sectors of various sizes — caters to bacteria that prefer isolated environments
Continue Reading A worm moon will light up the sky this week
By Angie Orellana Hernandez and Ashley Strickland, CNN One of the brightest heralds of spring makes its appearance this week. The March full moon, known as the worm moon, will be at its peak at 3:18 a.m. ET on Friday, March 18, according to NASA. It will appear full through Saturday morning. This moon will
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Multiple non-injury crashes on I-15
On Wednesday at approximately 5:58 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a multi-vehicle crash northbound I15 at milepost 104, southwest of Shelley.
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IFFD responds to 2 fires within minutes of each other
For the second time this year, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to two unrelated fires within minutes of each other.
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House OKs Idaho higher education budget of $643M
The House has approved the $643 million budget for Idaho’s colleges and universities.
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Wyoming app lets residents claim roadkill
Most roadkill is now fair game for people living in Wyoming.
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Bundy gets probation, no jail, in 2nd trespassing conviction
Far-right activist Ammon Bundy has again been convicted of trespassing and delaying an officer at the Idaho Capitol building.
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Challenge Hunger is helping to provide lunches over spring break
Challenge Hunger is teaming up with The Hall Foundation, Good 2 Go stores, and Broulim’s to be able to provide lunches for students in need over their spring break.
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2nd annual STEM-UP! event
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, in partnership with Idaho State University’s College of Technology and the School District 25 Education Foundation, is excited to host the 2nd Annual STEM-UP!, a program designed to introduce K-5 learners and their families to STEM education and STEM-related careers.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with IFFD Pipes and Drums while raising money to fight childhood cancer
Sketched by the tiny hands of two siblings who lost their big brother to cancer merely months ago, the logo and the sentiment behind this year’s IFFD Pipes & Drums event – March in March – holds special meaning.
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Inflation starting to affect the farming process
the managing partner for Mickelson farms says that unfortunately rising prices does not nearly mean as much goes back to the farmers. “As food prices go up, it’s generally not going to the farmer nearly as much as going to everybody in between.” says Mickelson, who says the prices of potatoes rising is in part due to the rising costs in the crops favorite food.
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 6 bills Wednesday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on six bills on Wednesday.
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JFAC votes to transfer $100 million from general fund to road construction
$100 million dollars in state cash is being diverted to road construction projects around Idaho.
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Idaho State spring enrollment increases
For the second semester in a row, Idaho State University is celebrating a student enrollment increase.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 855 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 855 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths Wednesday.
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100% deed restricted apartments announced
During a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a new housing partnership with the Cumming Foundation that will create 57 new permanently deed restricted apartments in downtown Jackson.
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ITD improves several truck routes in southeast Idaho to improve commerce and mobility
The Idaho Transportation Department recently removed restrictions on several popular trucking routes in southeast Idaho.
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Idaho nominations announced for nation’s highest STEM teaching honor
Three Idaho elementary school math and science teachers have been named state finalists for the national Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced.
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Rupp debate third at nationals
Idaho State debaters Alyson Tyler and Joseph Tyler argued their way to the semifinal round of Public Forum Debate at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament early this week. Joseph, (Pocatello, junior Global Studies major) and Alyson (Pocatello, senior in social sciences) argued the affirmative on the topic “Resolved: when in conflict, democracies should prioritize isolation over engagement when responding to human rights abuses by authoritarian regimes.”
Continue Reading Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the first time since 2018
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time since 2018, the central bank announced Wednesday at the conclusion of its highly anticipated two-day monetary policy meeting. The move marks the end of the Fed’s pandemic-era easy money policy and comes amid soaring inflation across America. The federal
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This key indicator may determine how bad a BA.2 wave could be in the US
With a new version of the Omicron coronavirus variant picking up steam in the United States, as many as 28 million seniors remain at risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19, either because they are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, or because it has been more than five months since their second or third dose of a vaccine, according to a CNN analysis of federal data.
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Wyoming 2022 Budget Session concludes
The Wyoming Legislature wrapped up the 2022 Budget Session Friday at the State Capitol in Cheyenne.
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Blood donations encouraged during Red Cross Month
Help can’t wait when disaster strikes.
Continue Reading They thought they would be safe in the theater. Then it was bombed
By Eliza Mackintosh and Oleksandra Ochman, CNN Lviv, Ukraine (CNN) — When Serhii woke up to news reports that a bomb had flattened Mariupol’s Drama Theater, where hundreds of people had been sheltering, he couldn’t breathe. His wife and their two daughters were inside. A day before the attack, the 56-year-old editor, who lives in
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Idaho lawmakers look to prohibit ‘ESG’ in state investments
Several pieces of legislation aimed at preventing Idaho government entities from investing in companies that choose environmental-friendly paths or follow particular social policies are moving through the Legislature.
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House kills resolution recognizing SNRA’s 50th anniversary
Lawmakers in the House have rejected a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in central Idaho.
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Heroes Defense, IFFD announce donation of life-saving equipment
Heroes Defense presented 15 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the Idaho Falls Fire Department Tuesday to assist with the department’s ongoing efforts to increase survival rates for individuals experiencing a cardiac event.
Continue Reading 4 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits coast off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture
By Emiko Jozuka, Mayumi Maruyama, Karen Smith and Brandon Miller, CNN A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan late Wednesday night, killing at least four people and injuring over 100 others, and cutting power to millions of homes. One of the people who died was a man in his 60s who lived in the city of
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12 Idaho House Democrats key to passing Idaho budget bills
It appears it’s going to take a dozen House Democrats if Idaho is to hang on to more than a billion dollars in federal coronavirus relief money.
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Respond to identity verification letters to protect tax refunds
Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent over 22,000 identity verification letters and stopped more than $3.4 million in tax refunds from going to fraudsters.
Continue Reading Natural gas is expensive, dirty and financing war. Here are 5 ways to use less of it to heat your home
By Isabelle Jani-Friend, CNN The cost of natural gas was already rising fast as the world emerged from repeated Covid lockdowns and demand for energy soared. Now the war in Ukraine is pushing prices even higher. In Europe, countries are planning to dramatically slash their reliance on Russian gas, and while the US doesn’t import
Continue Reading Should parents be worried about vaccine effectiveness for 5- to 11-year-olds? An expert weighs in
To many parents’ dismay, a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the COVID-19 vaccine is less effective against the Omicron variant for children ages 5 to 11 than for older children and adults.
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Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level, raising new concerns about a power source for millions of people in the U.S. West.
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Idaho Senate kills bill on gender reassignment for minors
Leaders in the Idaho Senate say a House-approved bill to prohibit gender reassignment surgeries and gender-affirming health care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors is dead in that chamber.
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Idaho House OKs resolution condemning ‘divisive curriculum’
The Idaho House has approved a resolution that characterizes The New York Times’ “1619 Project” as a divisive reeducation campaign about slavery that causes shame.
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Champ’s Heart Telethon surpasses $72,000
Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas retired from anchoring the news, but they have been busy with a new passion.
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 28 bills Tuesday
Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on 28 bills on Tuesday.
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Flock of red-winged blackbirds shot near Aberdeen
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of 17 male and four female red-winged blackbirds near Aberdeen in Power County.
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Subsidy being discussed to keep commercial flights in Pocatello
The Pocatello City Council is expected to consider spending $800,000 on a subsidy to SkyWest.
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LDS temples to begin return to full operation
The decision to return to normal operations for each temple will be made by temple presidencies and Area Presidencies in consultation with the Temple Department.
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Idaho sues to stop encampment on Capitol Annex
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday his administration and Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden filed a lawsuit Monday to stop illegal public camping and the associated health and safety violations taking place on the Capitol Annex in downtown Boise.
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House passes smoking age bill
The House did pass a Senate bill to raise the smoking or vaping age from 18 to 21.
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Birth control bill killed
The House killed a Senate-passed bill on birth control with a vote of 24 to 44.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 825 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 825 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Tuesday.
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Idaho hospital locks down amid far-right call for protest
A major Boise hospital has gone on lockdown after far-right activist Ammon Bundy urged supporters to go the facility to protest of a child protection case involving a family friend.
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Jackson Commissioners, Town Council thank community for efforts during COVID-19 response
March 18, 2022, marks the two-year anniversary of the first lab-confirmed COVID-19 case in Teton County, Wyo.
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INL K-12 STEM Bright Future in Energy Scholarship opens
Idaho National Laboratory, on behalf of corporate funding provided by Battelle Energy Alliance, announced this year’s Bright Future in Energy Scholarship competition is open.
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Captain Bybee retires from Bannock County Sheriff’s Office after 32 years
Another long-time deputy is announcing his retirement after serving 32 years with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office.
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District 91’s Patriotic Program set to take place Wednesday evening
It has been 3 years since the District 91 in Idaho Falls has held their 5th Grade Patriotic program. The program is set to take place in the Skyline High School. It will include 5th Graders from all over the district are participating.
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Grants available to expand arts access in rural public schools
The Idaho State Board of Education is teaming up with the Idaho Commission on the Arts to offer grants to Idaho rural school districts and rural charter schools to support fine arts, performing arts and design courses.
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Idaho Falls, Hagerman students earn top honors at Eastern Idaho science fair
Student projects from Hillcrest High School in Ammon and Hagerman High School in Hagerman earned Best in Fair at the 2022 Eastern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair, and one from American Heritage Charter School in Idaho Falls garnered Fair Runner Up.
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Injured skier rescued from west slope of Tetons
Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) was called on Monday about an injured skier at the Baldy Knoll Yurt on the west slope of the Tetons.
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COVID-19 press conference
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.
Continue Reading Ending teen sleep struggles — is it possible?
By Michelle Icard, CNN Someone needs a nap. Is it you? Probably. Your teen? Definitely. Teenagers need more sleep than adults or their younger siblings, yet they almost always seem sleep deprived. I wanted to learn the secrets to getting teens the sleep they so desperately need, so I turned to Heather Turgeon and Julie
Continue Reading What rising COVID-19 infections in the UK and Europe could mean for the US
Two weeks after the United Kingdom dropped its last remaining COVID-19 mitigation measure — a requirement that people who test positive for the virus isolate for five days — the country is seeing cases and hospitalizations climb once again.
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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in south-central Wyoming
A snowmobiler died in a weekend avalanche in south-central Wyoming.
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Police: Ex-death row inmate in Washington prison killed
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — Washington State Department of Corrections officials say a man who had formerly been on death row for murdering his family members in 1999 was killed at Washington State Penitentiary on Sunday. The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reports Corrections officials said 62-year-old Dayva Cross was pronounced dead about 1:15 p.m. after he
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Details released after 2 dead in shooting at Rexburg Motel 6
The Rexburg Police Department has released more information regarding a shooting incident over the weekend.
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon rescinds Public Health Emergency
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order rescinding the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
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Man arrested for sexual battery of minors and enticing children
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 22-year-old Ammon man last week after an investigation into his contact with multiple teenage victims.
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Idaho panel revives execution secrecy bill with repeat vote
A Senate committee chairman revived a bill that would dramatically increase the secrecy surrounding Idaho’s execution drugs, bringing the matter back for a second vote on Monday after it failed to pass last week.
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House sends Texas-styled abortion measure to Idaho governor
Legislation banning abortions in Idaho after six weeks of pregnancy by allowing potential family members to sue a doctor who performs one is heading to the governor.
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Dog rescued from Snake River
Two dog lovers are glad their dog was rescued after falling through the ice on Saturday.
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Nate, Raybould seek House seat 34B in Madison County
The May 17 primary race has been set for House seat 34B in Madison County.
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Bill changing voting laws passes House
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would make several changes to the states voting laws including voter ID requirements and what documentation is required to register.
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House panel approves full-day kindergarten legislation
Lawmakers on a House panel have approved legislation to boost reading skills among young students with optional full-day kindergarten.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives $4 million to help refugees in Europe
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Food Programme are using the money immediately for core relief items.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,172 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,172 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
Continue Reading Can you keep your sweet drinks and manage your diabetes risks? A study says yes
In our soda, tea, coffee and juice: We like to drink sugar.
Continue Reading Sleeping with even a small amount of light may harm your health, study says
Sleeping for only one night with a dim light, such as a TV set with the sound off, raised the blood sugar and heart rate of healthy young people participating in a sleep lab experiment, a new study found.
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Idaho’s January unemployment rate drops to 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3% in January – down slightly from a revised December rate of 3.1%.
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Ronald McDonald house of charities kicks off third annual fundraiser to support families
Charities room opened their doors in a location close to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, (EIRMC) over 5,700 families have found comfort support and much needed help to continue to be their for their children staying in the hospital.
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ISU professor develops way to detect, remove precious metals from wastewater
An Idaho State University Chemist and a pair of students have found a new way to chemically remove metal from wastewater.
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AAA: Crude prices dip, record-breaking gas prices press pause
After reaching $123 per barrel last week, AAA says the cost of crude oil has dropped in recent days and is currently trading near $102 per barrel. If the trend continues, it could bring some relief to a gasoline market that is besieged by record-breaking prices.
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Ally retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9 Ally.
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Idaho Falls Zoo to open April 13
The Idaho Falls Zoo will open for the 2022 season on Wednesday, April 13.
Continue Reading Fall asleep faster with mental tricks that calm your racing mind
You’re exhausted, your body yawning for sleep. Yet once your head hits the pillow, your mind is flooded with worry, making sleep elusive, at times impossible.
Continue Reading Here’s what could lie ahead for the US in the third year of the pandemic
Things seem to be looking up as the US crosses into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading A 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed, Pfizer’s CEO says, but the company is working on a shot to handle all variants
By Jen Christensen and Holly Yan, CNN
To help fend off another wave of COVID-19, people will need a fourth dose of vaccine, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CBS on Sunday.
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Pocatello water crews begin summer hours Monday
Starting Monday, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department and collection system crews with the Water Pollution Control Department will switch to summer work hours.
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Water line installation on Opal Ave. from Broadway St. to Samuel St. begins Monday
On Monday, City of Pocatello Water Department crews will begin replacing the water main line on Opal Avenue.
Continue Reading 5 reasons you should take a nap
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 14, is National Napping Day. Finding the time to rejuvenate and recover amid daily responsibilities can be hard, but napping has benefits that could help you level up in your overall
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Modern history makes its way to Ammon Idaho
After a long process a piece from a steel beam, from the World Trade Center has made its way to Ammon Idaho. The piece of steel has now made the Ammon Branch of the Bonneville Fire District, the second department in Bonneville County, to have a piece of steel from the Twin Towers.
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Historic Downtown hosts 11th annual Gate City Brewfest
Good times and good brews flowed through the streets of Pocatello on Saturday.
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Local shelter needs a shelter of its own
Organizers of “Superhero Animal Rescue” say they’ve found homes for more than 400 feral felines during their 3 years of operations. But now they’re looking for a new home of their own.
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Police: Ammon Bundy arrested in trespassing case
The arrest concerned a child-welfare case involving a 10-month-old determined to be “suffering from severe malnourishment.”
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How gas prices have changed in Boise in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Boise using data from AAA.
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Update on Chad and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial
An update in the Chad and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial.
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Gabby Petito’s parents sue Laundrie’s parents over killing
The parents of Gabby Petito claim in a new lawsuit in Florida that Brian Laundrie told his parents he had killed her before he returned home alone from their ill-fated western trip in a converted van.
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3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Stanley
A small earthquake struck north of Stanley Friday afternoon.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little announces run for re-election
Governor Brad Little submitted his Declaration of Candidacy Friday to the Idaho Secretary of State and announced his intent to run for re-election and appear on the May 17 ballot in the Republican primary.
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Iona Cookie Momster talks about business, giving back to the community
Olsen says she wouldn’t be where she is without the support she’s gotten from friends, family, and customers. Especially after she had to move back to baking in her home, with her six-quart mixer rather than the industrial mixer at Mrs. Powell’s.
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AAA: For most Americans, $4 per gallon is the pain threshold
New AAA research finds that 59% will modify their lifestyle at $4 mark, 75% at $5.
Continue Reading Property tax bill dead this session
Republican leadership announced Friday a House bill that would make sweeping changes to Idaho’s property tax will not move forward this session.
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon takes action on 8 bills Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on eight bills on Friday.
Continue Reading Idaho Senate approves full-day kindergarten legislation
Lawmakers in the Senate have approved legislation to boost reading skills among young students with full-day kindergarten.
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City Creek trails reopen, free wood available
Beginning Friday afternoon, City Creek reopens to unrestricted non-motorized use, and as a bonus, free wood is available for community harvesting.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 870 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 870 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths Friday.
Continue Reading If you’re living with chronic aches and pains, this activity could bring relief
One benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people are focusing more on their health and wellness. And a growing part of this focus involves assisted stretching, an industry that is developing rapidly.
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