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“They’re really great for fire fuels reduction. They’ll eat down all the weeds that get really dry in the fall.”

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is once again upholding a cherished tradition, partnering with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for their annual “Fill the Boot” fundraising campaign this weekend.

Dedicated firefighters will be stationed at the busy intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street on Friday, May 23rd, and Saturday, May 24th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., collecting donations to support individuals and families battling muscular diseases.

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kerry Hammon as its new Executive Director, effective June 1, 2025. Hammon will succeed Bryan Chaffin, who will depart at the end of May 2025.

Governor Brad Little is bringing state government directly to the community of Shelley next week for his latest “Capital for a Day” event. The event is set for Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Heart 2 Hand Bingham food pantry.

With the summer travel season officially underway, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing a crucial reminder for travelers. So far this year, TSA officers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport have intercepted six firearms at security checkpoints, with three in April alone.

That’s nearly halfway to last year’s total of 13, which set a record for the airport.

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are participating with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety and Law Enforcement from around the state looking for seatbelt violations. Going into Memorial Day weekend and the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of summer, this mobilization will put extra Deputies on our roads in high traffic areas looking for and enforcing seat belt violations.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a juvenile runaway, Cordell Kenworthy. Cordell is a 17-year-old white male with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is 6 feet tall and approximately 160 pounds. Cordell was last seen wearing a black hoodie and plaid coat and was carrying a yellow backpack. Cordell was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on May 19th, at his residence in Idaho Falls.

The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is making waves as they gear up for the annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race. On Wednesday, the club officially launched its yearly fundraiser, giving the community an exciting sneak peek at this year’s prizes.

This year’s event promises high-flying thrills with a World War II military “warbirds” flyover, alongside speedboat races and an escort down to the greenbelt.

Local law enforcement officers and deputies are lacing up their running shoes for a cause: the annual Special Olympics Idaho Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The inspiring event kicks off the countdown to the 2025 State Summer Games, where athletes from across Idaho will gather in Nampa from June 6th to 7th to compete in basketball, flag football, track & field, cycling, and aquatics.

O’Malley says he does not agree with the way DOGE is handling social security. He says DOGE has cut almost 20% of social security’s staff, which included half of its IT staff.

“Things are definitely getting crazier in the world, that’s for sure. And you never know when a natural disaster might happen that you do need some additional help on.”

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was called in to help. 

Bonneville County road crews will turn three intersections into 4-way stops.

The Union Pacific Railroad will be replacing the railroad crossing on Anderson Street between Holmes Avenue and N. Boulevard in Idaho Falls.

Beginning May 14, Anderson Street from Holmes Avenue to N. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic to complete the work. Business access will remain open through the duration of the project. It’s anticipated that the road will be reopened by 5:00 p.m. May 16.