Intersection of 49th and Ammon Road closed next week
The intersection of 49th and Ammon Road will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 208 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 208 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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New heart failure guidelines add another type of meds to treatment recommendations
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America released new…
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New restaurant opens in downtown Idaho Falls
A new restaurant is officially open in downtown Idaho…
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Military round found in Bonneville County
At approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were notified of an unknown military type round located on property near…
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2 Idaho men enter guilty pleas to drug trafficking conspiracy
A Pocatello man and a Murtaugh man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled…
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Local veterans overwhelmed at the gift of storage sheds built by area students
There were smiles and cheers all the way around as the Construction Combine came to an end and the students finished up their…
Continue Reading Man who brought Molotov cocktails near Capitol on January 6 sentenced to nearly 4 years
By Holmes Lybrand Concluding one of the more unnerving cases surrounding January 6, a man who brought multiple firearms, Molotov cocktails and other…
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Some taxpayers must provide more info to get refunds
Are you expecting a refund after filing your 2021 tax return? There may be one more step to take before you can get a refund.…
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Ideal Option clinic tackles Bonneville County opioid crisis
Ideal Option held an open house at its clinic in Idaho Falls on…
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IFFD Firefighter/Paramedic recognized as Firefighter of the Year
During Thursday night’s annual American Legion Post 56 Awards Ceremony, Idaho Falls Firefighter/Paramedic Justin King received the Firefighter of…
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital opens new pediatric clinic
Idaho Falls Community Hospital teamed up with Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital to provide a brand new Pediatric Specialty…
Continue Reading Skippy is recalling 161,692 pounds of peanut butter
By Rob McLean, CNN Business Skippy Foods, LLC, is recalling thousands of pounds of Skippy peanut butter because of stainless steel fragments possibly…
Continue Reading How the next coronavirus variant could emerge
Stopping the next major coronavirus variant involves knowing where it might come…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hospitalizations hit a pandemic low in the US, but strain on hospitals persists
Fewer people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States now than at any other point in the pandemic, but hospitals and staff continue to…
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Grand Teton reverses plan to require photographer permits
Strong criticism has led Grand Teton National Park to reverse its plan to require portrait photographers to have a permit to take wedding pictures…
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Man arrested following homicide in Idaho Falls
UPDATE 3/31/22: At approximately 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Idaho Falls Police officers responded to the area of 200 S Woodruff behind Planet Fitness for a…
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Bingham County Sheriff enters “not guilty” plea during arraignment
Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland pleaded “not guilty” during his arraignment Thursday…
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Monster truck makes special birthday appearance
It was a big day at Holy Spirit Catholic School in…
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Idaho Senate fails to override coronavirus vaccine bill veto
The Idaho Senate has failed to override Republican Gov. Brad Little’s veto of legislation making it illegal for most businesses to require the…
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Government contract fair in Blackfoot could have potential impacts on Idaho’s economy
The Idaho Procurement Technical Assistance Center hosted its annual government job fair on Thursday, near…
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Local businesses and schools rally together to send aid to Ukrainian refugees
As the Russian Ukrainian war continues a local business owner was looking for a way send help to the refugees fleeing from their homes in Ukraine.…
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Idaho lawmakers wrap up 81-day legislative session
Idaho lawmakers have wrapped up this year’s legislative session that included passing the state’s largest ever income tax cut of $600 million and one…
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Rexburg to install 20 miles of fiber optic cable
The City of Rexburg is embarking on an upgrade to its communication infrastructure by installing over 20 miles of fiber optic cable throughout the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 72 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 72 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
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Brian Laundrie’s parents ask a court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the family of Gabby Petito
In a motion filed Wednesday, the parents of Brian Laundrie asked a Florida court to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito’s parents earlier…
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Newly installed kiosks damaged at Lead Draw
Shooters damaged the newly installed kiosk at the Lead Draw trailhead days after installation.…
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Police seek vandal who damages elk statue
The Jackson Police Department is trying to find the man who caused $5,000 of damage to an elk…
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Wildfire season is coming back soon
With the snow starting to melt and the temperatures starting to rise, wildfires are expected to soon return back to our…
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New Census data shows growth across Idaho counties
Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Idaho’s population growth from 2020 to 2021 was well dispersed around the state, with every…
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Magistrate Judge applicants for Bannock County
The Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Commission will be selecting a magistrate judge to replace the Honorable Bryan K. Murray will be retiring…
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2022 Liberty on Parade registration, theme and grand marshals announced
The 2022 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022, and will start at 9:00 a.m.…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 2
Zoo Idaho will open its gates Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning April…
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Idaho National Laboratory’s state economic impact grows to over $3 billion
Idaho National Laboratory has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Economic Impact…
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Pocatello Animal Services seeks homes for kitten foster program
Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for…
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Temporary speed reductions on SH-32 as spring breakup approaches
Recent winter storms and fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to develop along roadways in Eastern Idaho.…
Continue Reading In about half of US counties, less than 10% of children ages 5 to 11 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The youngest group eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the US, children ages 5 to 11, is also the least vaccinated…
Continue Reading How the next coronavirus variant could emerge
By Michael Nedelman, CNN Stopping the next major coronavirus variant involves knowing where it might come from. With Omicron, those answers are still…
Continue Reading The body of Naomi Irion, reported missing in Nevada more than 2 weeks ago, has been found, police say
By Paradise Afshar, CNN The body of Naomi Irion, a Nevada woman missing for more than two weeks, has been discovered, authorities said Wednesday.…
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How gas prices have changed in Idaho in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Idaho using data from…
Continue Reading What an expert says you should consider before getting a 2nd COVID-19 booster
On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration expanded its authorization of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19…
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Jackson Hole Airport runway closure begins April 11
The Jackson Hole Airport is preparing for an upcoming runway closure.…
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Chubbuck Police Lt. Sasser graduates from FBI National Academy
The Chubbuck Police Department announced Lieutenant Nick Sasser graduated from the FBI National Academy on March 17Â alongside two hundred and…
Continue Reading A Covid-19 spike like the one in China is unlikely in the US, experts say. Here’s why
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Omicron coronavirus variant may be reaching around the world, but different places are seeing significantly different…
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Idaho governor vetoes change in school funding formula
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed legislation altering the way money is allocated to K-12 schools.…
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Planned Parenthood files lawsuit in Idaho to block abortion ban modeled on Texas law
Planned Parenthood filed a petition Wednesday in the Idaho Supreme Court to block Idaho’s copycat Texas-style abortion ban, which aims to…
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Idaho cleanup project removes radioactive materials from Idaho
Another milestone was reached for waste removal at the Idaho National…
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New Target location opens in Jackson
There is a new shopping option in…
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Thirkill Elementary brings in 3,000 books thanks to the hard work of the students
March is Literacy month at Thurkill Elementary School in Soda Springs Idaho. As part of their festivities they had many different first responders…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter full, adoptions and fostering needed
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter needs people to come adopt or foster animals, after the shelter announced they are…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 138 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 138 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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US approves bison grazing on Montana prairie amid criticism
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials have approved a conservation group’s proposal to expand bison grazing on…
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Bonneville High School choirs spread music across New York City
Some of our local students are getting the chance to perform on the other side of the…
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IFPD Chief Johnson is finalist for Illinois Chief of Police position
Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson is one of three finalist for the Champaign, Illinois Chief of Police…
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Construction Combine kicks of Wednesday
The 2022 Construction Combine kicked off…
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Idaho Lottery still looking for Million Dollar Raffle winner
It’s been three months since the Idaho Lottery announced the winning numbers for its holiday favorite game, the Idaho $1,000,000…
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Medical information to have ready in case of emergency
Guava Health compiled a list of important medical information to have prepared in case of an…
Continue Reading What we know about BA.2 — now the dominant cause of COVID-19 in the US
ore than half of all COVID-19 infections last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said…
Continue Reading Trump brazenly asks Putin to release dirt about Biden’s family
By Marshall Cohen, CNN In a new interview published Tuesday, former President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to release any…
Continue Reading Fewer Americans ‘thriving’ today than past year, poll finds, but these hacks can help
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Fewer Americans are “thriving” today than 13 months ago while daily stress and worry remain steady and near…
Continue Reading Wind and solar generated a record 10% of the world’s power in 2021, report shows
Story by Reuters and Angela Dewan, CNN Business The world generated a record 10% of its electricity from wind and solar in 2021 and clean sources…
Continue Reading Incredible before and after photos show just how much this critical reservoir has dried up
By Angela Fritz and Rachel Ramirez, CNN The second-largest man-made reservoir in the country has dropped to unthinkable lows amid the West’s…
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AAA’s “One-Tank Getaways”
Amid soaring gas prices, Idahoans may turn to short, spontaneous road trips this…
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ISU program pairs students and community members for free tax assistance
Idaho State University College of Business student Nicholas Mingo has gained academic knowledge of tax issues in the classroom, but it wasn’t until…
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NRCS Idaho accepting applications from producers, landowners for farm bill programs
he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners from Idaho for several Farm…
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Talking COVID-19 with ABC’s Dr. Jen Ashton
Local News 8 at Noon anchors Dylan Carder and Emma Benson interview ABC chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton about the latest pandemic…
Continue Reading Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities blunts hopes of swift breakthrough
By Nathan Hodge, Olga Voitovych, Paul Murphy and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Hopes of an early breakthrough in war-ravaged Ukraine were fading Wednesday…
Continue Reading Do bond investors know something others don’t?
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business As Wall Street regains its footing following the invasion of Ukraine, stocks have been staging a steady comeback. But…
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Wanted subjects found hiding inside business
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located two wanted suspects hiding inside a commercial business unit…
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Coroner identifies man who died in mobile home fire
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the…
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Idaho governor signs grocery sales tax credit boost
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a $20 increase in the amount Idaho residents can recover on taxes paid on food through the grocery sales…
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A popular Idaho pastime might be a bit crowded this year
Camping season is approaching and while many of us may wish to take part in the past time, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reminding us to…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Many Idahoans are remembering the war effort that Americans took direct part…
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My World Discovery Museum hosts Stand with Ukraine fundraiser
The My World Discovery Museum brings a sense of wonder and excitement to our local youth and on Tuesday, they wanted to so something more.…
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Lead grant fund used to help students build sheds for local disabled veterans
The City of Pocatello’s Neighborhood and Community Services Division is one of the sponsors for this year’s Construction Combine which Idaho State…
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Seattle man pleads guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
A Seattle man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity…
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Pickup veers into house during crash
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A car crash involved a house Tuesday in Jefferson…
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Simpson scores funding for College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has secured $100,000 in a recent government funding bill to strengthen workforce development programming at the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Utah couple accused of using electric shocks on 2 kids
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Utah police have arrested a couple accused of using electric shocks to discipline two children. Arrest records allege a mother…
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Gov. Little OKs bill to keep older owners in their homes
Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a property tax reduction for higher-valued houses to keep older, low-income Idaho residents in their homes.…
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Idaho launches formal robocall investigation partnership with FCC
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Idaho’s involvement in a new partnership with the FCC to investigate…
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Bannock County to host Critical Incident Stress Management training for area first responders
Local first responders are forming a support team to help each other recover from traumatic…
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Improving US Forest Service trails
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest regularly seeks opportunities to work with volunteer groups to complete needed work on the…
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Jackson begins transition to summer operations
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) is beginning to transition from winter to summer operations while navigating snow…
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Teton County, Wyo. leads state for deaths due to fentanyl
Teton County, Wyoming is leading the state for deaths due to the…
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Rexburg traffic light study to be conducted during April at N. 2nd and Mountain River
The Idaho Transportation Department will be turning off the traffic signals for the month of April at the intersection of 2nd and the C-A-L Ranch…
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Pocatello Street Operations Department switches to summer work hours April 4
The City of Pocatello Street Department will be making the switch to its summer work hours on Monday, April 4.…
Continue Reading Gov. Little vetoes bill banning business vaccine requirements
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed legislation that would make it illegal for most businesses to require the coronavirus vaccine.…
Continue Reading Russia says it will reduce military operations around Kyiv following talks with Ukraine
By Nathan Hodge, Daria Markina, Tim Lister, Niamh Kennedy and Lindsay Isaac, CNN Russia said it would “drastically reduce” its military…
Continue Reading Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the US, CDC says
The highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States, causing an estimated 54.9% of all new…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes second booster shots for adults age 50 and older
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow adults age 50…
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Dead trumpeter swan found hanging in tree near Oneida Narrows in southeast Idaho
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a trumpeter swan near Oneida Narrows in Franklin…
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Authorities not looking for bear suspected in fatal attack
Montana authorities are not trying to track down a grizzly bear suspected in the fatal mauling of a 40-year-old hiker last week because they say…
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Rising fuel prices and future dry weather may spur more home gardening
Spring is here and while the warm weather is welcoming will it bring the necessary moisture for our home gardens? Some plants may be better suited in…
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to enticement of a child
An Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty in federal court to attempted coercion and enticement a…
Continue Reading Men’s use of diabetes drug just before conception is linked to a 40% increase in birth defects, study finds
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Metformin use by men in the three-month period before they conceived a child was linked to a 40% higher risk of birth defects in…
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Major helping hand for Chubbuck Fire Department ladder truck
A major helping hand for the Chubbuck Fire Department’s next ladder truck is in the form of $500,000 from Idaho Central Credit…
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Police investigate 2 separate reports of shots fired in Pocatello
UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Pocatello Police respond to two separate reports of shots fired over the…
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Working group to study allegations of explicit library books
Idaho Republican lawmakers are forming a working group to study allegations that Idaho libraries are making explicit materials available to…
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