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Idaho Fish and Game is issuing an important safety warning to all outdoor enthusiasts after a lone hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel Creek on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

IDFG states that the man was hiking along the South rim of Squirrel Creek when he was charged by a bear from thick timber at close range. The bear bit the man as it ran past him before quickly leaving the area.

“I am honored to join the Idaho State Board of Education and to continue serving the people of our state. Education has shaped both my military and civilian careers, and I believe it is the foundation for a strong and thriving Idaho. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to expand opportunities for every student, whether that means preparing for college, career, or civic life, and to ensure that education in Idaho remains accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of our communities,” Koehler said.

In preparation for winter, the Idaho Transportation Department is excitedly bringing back its popular “Name a Snowplow’ contest, inviting students across the Gem State to put their creativity to the test.

“Our snowplow drivers are thrilled to see students getting involved in this fun, educational opportunity that also highlights the importance of winter driving safety,” said Scott Stokes, Director of ITD.

A 46-year-old woman from Richfield was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 93 in Jerome County.

The fatal head-on collision happened just after 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of US93 and E 200 N.

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Intermountain Gas that will decrease the rates for some customers and increase rates for others.

The utility had sought commission approval to decrease rates for residential customers and increase rates for large volume, commercial and transport customers. The typical residential customer’s monthly bill will decrease by $0.06, or 0.03 percent. The other customer groups will see their monthly bills increase between $435.10 and $649.24, depending on their rate schedule

The United States government is bracing for a potential shutdown as a critical funding deadline looms at the end of tomorrow, with Congress deadlocked over a new spending bill. Negotiations in the Senate, where a successful bill requires 60 votes, have stalled, as Democrats refuse to support the current Republican proposal without major compromises.

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher identified the major sticking points to Local News 8, saying Democrats are pushing for changes vehemently opposed by Republicans. According to Fulcher, the Democrats are trying to undo several ‘hard-fought Republican victories’ in the form of the Big Beautiful Bill.

“After five years, Idaho’s law protecting women’s sports has finally reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, the ACLU wants to drop the case because they know the strength of our argument,” said Attorney General Labrador. “But the legal arguments of one male athlete do not change the facts: Under Ninth Circuit precedent, girls across Idaho can still be forced to compete against boys. That’s not fair, it’s not safe, and it strips young women of equal opportunities. We’re urging the Court to affirm that states have the authority to preserve and protect women’s sports.”

A Utah man died Wednesday morning after suffering a medical emergency while driving on Interstate 84 near Malta.

Two men were hospitalized Tuesday night after a dual semi truck crash on State Highway 24 north of Rupert.

According to the Idaho State Police, just after 5 PM, a 2010 Kenworth semi, driven by a 38-year-old Rupert man, was stopped in the northbound lane to make a left-hand turn. A 43-year-old man from Albuquerque, New Mexico, driving a 1983 International semi, then struck the Kenworth from behind.

Patient drivers wanted.  That’s AAA’s message after new research confirms that 96% of drivers have taken aggressive actions behind the wheel over the past year.