ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…
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Old Bill’s Fun Run goes virtual again
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is once again making Old Bill’s Fun Run a virtual…
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District 93 still has open positions ahead of school start
Students go back to school in Bonneville Joint School District 93 on August 30, but the school district still has more than 75 positions that need to…
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Realignment project to cause delays on Hoback Junction South
Motorists who regularly use Hoback Junction South should plan for construction delays over the next few…
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ICCU establishes new professorship in Idaho State College of Business
Idaho State University’s College of Business is announcing its first-even endowed professorship in the Department of Management thanks to the…
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Pocatello City Council to discuss reimplementing face covering ordinance
The Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. to discuss the possibility of reimplementing the City’s face…
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BYU requires masks indoors
Brigham Young University Provo will also now require masks inside classrooms and any indoor space where physical distancing can’t be maintained as…
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ISU updates mask policy
Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, Idaho State University has updated its mask…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 612 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 612 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Gov. Little announces State Board of Education appointments
Governor Brad Little announced two new appointments to the State Board of…
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EIPH seeks physicians interested in serving on Board of Health
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is looking to fill the physician representative position on its Board of Health.…
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Extra DUI patrols out in force
As Idahoans make their end of summer plans, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are…
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Wyoming reports 96.46% participation rate on 2020-21 statewide assessment
Wyoming successfully administered the statewide assessment to 96.46% of its students in spring of…
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I-15 bridge maintenance work will begin Monday in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will start Interstate 15 bridge maintenance work between milepost 93 and 94 on the Snake River Bridges…
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Gov. Little make Tax Commission appointment
Governor Brad Little announced Friday his appointment of Nampa CPA Jared Zwygart to the Idaho State Tax…
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A 39-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez,…
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Salt Lake City mayor issues mask order for K-12 schools
The mayor of Salt Lake City has issued a mask order in the city’s schools as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus…
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Yellowstone lifts fishing closure on rivers and streams
Yellowstone National Park said the fishing closure on park rivers and streams has been lifted as of Aug. 20, and anglers can resume fishing all day…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate unchanged at 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from June to…
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Bikes & Brews, Concert on the Commons canceled due to COVID-19
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), in partnership with Teton Village Association (TVA), announced Friday the cancelation of two upcoming outdoor…
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Campbell County votes to form 8th Wyoming college district
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming is set to gain an eighth community college district after Campbell County voters decided to spin off their own…
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Accidental fall Wyoming climber’s apparent cause of death
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say an accidental fall is apparently what killed a climber found dead on Wyoming’s highest…
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Northern Idaho man charged with murder in girlfriend’s death
ST. MARIES, Idaho (AP) — A northern Idaho man has been charged with murder after investigators found his longtime partner dead of a gunshot wound…
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Free car wash Saturday
Bonneville High School Choir students will be holding their annual Free Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday August…
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Funland picnic in the park
Funland is making a comeback this…
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DEQ expands statewide cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin response efforts
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is expanding sampling and monitoring efforts across the state to enhance public preparedness and…
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Montana only state to ban vaccine requirements for employees
By IRIS SAMUELS Associated Press/Report for America HELENA, Mont. (AP) — While large companies across the U.S. have announced that COVID-19…
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Ammon couple trying to get colleague out of Afghanistan
An Ammon couple is headed to Washington DC to help a friend and former colleague get out of…
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Street flooding in Pocatello and Chubbuck
Pocatello and Chubbuck Street Crews, businesses and homeowners were kept busy Thursday trying to deal with flash flooding in several areas throughout…
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Chubbuck police investigate hit and run
The Chubbuck Police Department is investigating a hit and run…
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FTC warns of new COVID-19 scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new COVID-19…
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Gilbert to run for US Senate
A new face has joined the race to represent Idaho in the US…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 795 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Yellowstone has busiest July on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 1,080,767 recreation visits in July 2021, making it the most-visited July on record.…
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Patagonia boycotts Wyoming ski resort over owners’ GOP event
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The outdoor gear and clothing company Patagonia has stopped providing its merchandise for…
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Parents Taser student who went for officer’s gun, police say
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police say a high school student attacked a school-resource officer and tried to take her gun before being stopped with a…
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Capital for a Day in Rexburg
Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…
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Wind project would double Idaho’s turbine energy output
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed energy project in south-central Idaho would more than double the amount of wind…
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Teton County, Wyo. changes COVID-19 risk level system to align with CDC, now in high risk level
To provide clarity and reduce confusion in the community, Teton County Health Department is adjusting its COVID-19 Risk Level Metrics to align with…
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Track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for a one-time tax rebate in 2021 can now track their payment…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…
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Oregon requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, staff
By SARA CLINE and ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says all teachers, educators, support staff and…
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Humphreys calls on governor to place moratorium on refugee resettlement
A Republican candidate for governor is calling on Governor Brad Little to put a moratorium in place on refugee resettlement until the housing needs…
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D.L. Evans Bank announces Rigby branch promotion
John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank announced the promotion of Danna Beckman to Vice President Branch Manager…
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Last Live United concert canceled due to COVID-19
United Way announced the concert set for Thursday, August 19 has been canceled due to COVID-19.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for east Idaho counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
Continue Reading Tautphaus Park Funland restoration underway, kickoff event set Saturday
The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of restoring its historic Funland in Tautphaus Park, and you are invited to a free kickoff…
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Tourists are flocking to Yellowstone and Island Park
The roads are packed. The hotels and campgrounds are full and outdoor guides.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for southeast Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…
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Wyoming pot signature effort to begin in early September
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Marijuana advocates in Wyoming plan to begin circulating petitions in September for two…
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Climate impact of coal sales from US lands scrutinized
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials have launched a review of climate damage from coal mining on public lands…
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Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions
The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,217 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths Wednesday.…
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More tourists create need for more first responders in Island Park
Tourism to the Island Park area has grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic. Local authorities say this year has been the biggest year…
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Oregon hospitals near breaking point as COVID-19 surges
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just 41 intensive care unit beds were available in Oregon as COVID-19 cases…
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Bridge at Phelps Lake closed for replacement
The Phelps Lake outlet bridge will be closed for replacement beginning the evening of Wednesday.…
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Washington requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, staff
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee says all public, charter and private school teachers and staff must be…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
Continue Reading Idaho 2021 ISAT scores show small decline
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show a small decline in students’ proficiency in English Language Arts and…
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Rain showers bring big changes Wednesday morning
After lots of isolated showers earlier in the week, the main rain event came forth last night. Rain showers blanketed Eastern Idaho overnight and…
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1 dead, 1 injured in south-central Idaho house fire
BUHL, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in south-central Idaho say an 87-year-old man has died in a house fire. The Twin Falls County coroner’s office…
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Utah teacher who shared political views no longer at school
LEHI, Utah (AP) — A Utah teacher is no longer employed at a high school after a video of her sharing political opinions in class began circulating…
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Sockeye salmon viewable at nature center in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says 15 live adult sockeye salmon have been released at its nature center in Boise. The…
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Record Yellowstone tourism but timed entry plan not imminent
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone’s superintendent says the national park won’t implement a timed-entry system at…
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Huckleberry secrets revealed
Ron Patterson with the Idaho State University Agricultural Extension office to show us some tips to finding the berries and others to avoid.…
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Idaho warns of COVID patient surge, hospitals ‘overwhelmed’
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hospitals are reporting record numbers of COVID-19 patients on ventilators and public health…
Continue Reading PCSD25 recommends masks but leaves the decision optional
School districts across the area are deciding on whether to require masks in…
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Idaho health officials predict ‘grim’ outlooks as COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations surge
State health officials say the biggest tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to increase vaccination rates. That is the message from the Idaho…
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“Take a Stand Now” sends letter to Boise hospitals, state leaders
A group is sending a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of St. Al’s, St. Luke’s and Primary Health as well as Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 904 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 904 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
Continue Reading Climber missing near Wyoming’s highest mountain found dead
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — A climber missing in the area of Wyoming’s highest mountain has been found dead. Forty-one-year-old Thor Hallingbye, of…
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Lawsuit: Mixup keeps family at gunpoint near Yellowstone
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Missouri family alleges in a federal lawsuit that Yellowstone National Park rangers and…
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WDH says some residents should consider third COVID-19 vaccine dose
A third vaccine dose is now being recommended for a limited group of Wyoming residents with certain medical conditions, according to the Wyoming…
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Bikes & Brews set Saturday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is welcoming back Bikes & Brews, a family–friendly brewfest and fundraiser featuring mountain biking, beer…
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123 Idaho schools to receive fresh fruit and vegetable grants
Students at 123 schools across Idaho will receive free fresh fruit and vegetables during the coming school year thanks to state-administered grants…
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Ammon Bundy campaigns in Idaho Falls
Gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Monday…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impact, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an…
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1 killed in Madison County crash
A man is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Madison…
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Multiple people hospitalized after 2 crashes on I-15
Idaho State Police report multiple people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on I-15, northbound at milepost 73, in Chubbuck…
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Man dies after falling off sky ride at Lagoon
A 32-year-old man who was seen hanging from a ride at Lagoon Amusement Park has…
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Wyoming governor: No mask mandate, COVID vaccine requirement
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s governor says the state will not return to a statewide mask order or require…
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ISU announces 2 year scholarship campaign for students
Idaho State University is launching a two-year “Leave Your Legacy. Start Theirs.” Scholarship Campaign that will conclude in fall 2023.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,357 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,357 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Museum of Idaho to host fundraising Gala Friday
The Museum of Idaho will give people a chance to dress up and dance this Friday evening, Aug. 20.…
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Free, virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference Tuesday
If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s, it can be challenging to know what help is available to…
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National Park Service implements national mask requirement
The National Park Service (NPS) is immediately requiring visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in…
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Montana girl still missing, AMBER ALERT canceled
Police in Montana have canceled an AMBER Alert after being in contact with the non-custodial mother who they thought took the…
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Judge says discrimination lawsuit can proceed against UI
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says a discrimination lawsuit filed against the University of Idaho by a UI College of Law professor can…
Continue Reading Alligator handler recovering after attack, daring rescue
By SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press/Report for America SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah reptile center employee is recovering after an alligator yanked…
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Climber missing near Wyoming’s highest mountain
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Searchers are looking for a climber in the area of Wyoming’s highest mountain. Sublette County sheriff’s officials…
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Holt Arena to undergo major renovation project
Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade the facility and improve the fan experience.…
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Idaho gas prices held steady this week
Idaho drivers saw little or no change at the pumps this…
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Grand Teton has record visitation in July
Grand Teton National Park statistics show July 2021 had the highest number of recreation visits on record for any single month in park history.…
Continue Reading Bridging the gap: Idaho Community Foundation funds educational innovation and needs
The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) granted more than $350,000 to educational programs throughout Idaho this summer to support preschool programs,…
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Idaho Hometown Hero Medalist and Gala Celebration until 2022 postponed due to COVID-19
In lieu of recent increases in COVID-19 strains and the area’s low vaccination rate, the JRM Foundation has decided to postpone its annual Idaho…
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Pocatello candidate filing period opens August 23
If you would like to run for office in the Gate City, you can officially pick up your candidacy forms this…
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2021 Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race winners
9,000 rubber ducks competed in the the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race…
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Idaho State’s Fall Address scheduled for Monday
Idaho State University is holding its annual Fall Address on Monday to provide institutional updates to faculty and staff.…
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DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for southeast, east Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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