Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2021
The park hosted 316,662 recreation visits in October 2021, down 12% from October 2020 (359,889 visits), which was the busiest October on…
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Wyoming challenges federal mandate for health care workers
Governor Mark Gordon announced Wednesday Wyoming is continuing its challenge of unconstitutional federal vaccine…
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Grizzly 399 and cubs walk through downtown Jackson
Grizzly 399 and her four yearlings paid a visit to downtown Jackson Tuesday night around 10:30 pm and got a reception from law enforcement and…
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Britt Raybould running for Idaho House in Madison County
Former State Representative Britt Raybould is making a run to get back to the Statehouse in…
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Superintendent Ybarra announces 2 new directors, chief procurement officer
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra is welcoming new directors of assessment and certification, replacing two valued department heads…
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Blue Cross launches event to thank healthcare workers
Blue Cross of Idaho and the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health (the Foundation) launched a three-week event to thank healthcare workers across…
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Free movies this weekend at Centre Twin Theater
Looking for something free to do this weekend with the whole…
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Incoming ITD director announces executive team updates
Idaho Transportation Department Chief Deputy Scott Stokes announced changes to the department’s executive leadership team, in preparation for his…
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Longtime board employee receives prestigious national award
Patty Sanchez, the Idaho State Board of Education’s academic affairs program manager, received national recognition Tuesday as the winner of an…
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Pay It Forward: Benny’s Pantry
Most universities don’t have their own food pantry for those in need, but Eyewitness News 3 anchor Todd Kunz found one.…
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Nearly 1 million kids ages 5 to 11 expected to receive first COVID-19 vaccine dose by end of Wednesday
Approximately 900,000 children ages 5 through 11 are expected to have received a first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Wednesday, a…
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Yellowstone seeks public comments on revised Commercial Use Authorization plans
Yellowstone National Park is asking for public comment on revised Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) and service-related operating plans that will…
Continue Reading Is there a lane for Liz Cheney in New Hampshire in 2024?
By Dana Bash, CNN Sometimes in politics it’s not so much what you say, it’s where you say it. Rep. Liz Cheney’s intolerance for…
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Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) have confirmed the first death of an Idaho child due to…
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Wanted man arrested for drug, weapons offenses
An Idaho Falls Police officer was on a routine patrol Friday when they noticed a vehicle in a hotel parking lot that matched a vehicle that had been…
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Construction south of St. Anthony to begin Wednesday on US 20
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will remove a railroad crossing on U.S. Highway 20 south of St. Anthony this week.…
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Business group opposes Idaho lawmakers setting vaccine rules
The president of the state’s top business lobby group in a letter to Idaho lawmakers says the group will oppose any attempts by the Legislature to…
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Utah House OKs congressional map carving up Salt Lake County
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Republican-controlled Utah House approved new congressional maps Tuesday that set…
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Taylor’s Crossing receives cash award from Idaho Lottery
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bonneville County charter school got a big payoff Tuesday from the Idaho…
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Northern Idaho mayor announces run for governor as Democrat
A northern Idaho mayor is running for governor. Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad announced Monday in Lewiston that he’s running as a Democrat aiming…
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Ground broken on Bonneville Commons
A new affordable housing project in Pocatello is officially…
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Cheney: Trump is trying to ‘unravel the foundations of our constitutional republic’
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said at a New Hampshire event on Tuesday that the United States is “confronting a domestic threat that we have never faced…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 738 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 738 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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2022 reservations open for Idaho State Parks
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) would like to remind visitors the nine-month reservation window is now open for the 2022 season.…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender
A 46-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for failure to register as a sex…
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2021 City of Chubbuck Christmas Lighting Contest dates announced
If you have the most festive house on the block (or the most festive block in the city), the City of Chubbuck would like to…
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Smith’s seeks to hire 1,500 veterans
In celebration and recognition of our veterans and active military and their family members, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores – a division of the…
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Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces new CEO/President
The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced Janalyn Holt as their new President/CEO beginning January 1,…
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Pocatello Arts Council empty bowls fundraiser benefits Idaho Foodbank
The Pocatello Arts Council’s charity fundraiser to benefit The Idaho Foodbank’s Pocatello branch is…
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National First-Generation College Celebration Day
An official for Idaho is among the leaders who have made Monday the time to recognize the students who enter into second education for the first…
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Ammon Holiday Decorating Contest registration underway
The City of Ammon is partnering with Kneaders Bakery & Cafe to present the first Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest.…
Continue Reading Eating fat can lower stroke risk, study says, as long as it’s the right kind
It’s a fact: Eating too much fat can raise cholesterol, clog arteries, and contribute to the risk of stroke and other forms of heart disease — not…
Continue Reading Homicides in 22 US cities continue to rise in 2021 but at a slower pace, report says
By Emma Tucker, CNN The number of homicides in the United States continued to rise in the first three quarters of 2021, but at a slower pace, one…
Continue Reading The US is reopening its borders to Europe, the global epicenter of COVID-19
The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers, ending a 20-month travel ban at the same moment Europe is battling…
Continue Reading COVID-19 drove deaths up 16% in OECD countries and hit mental health, too, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a 16% rise in expected deaths among the 38 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, hitting…
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Hillcrest High School set to rededicate its Freedom Shrine
A local high school is preparing to dedicate a shrine to our countries freedom.…
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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. (MDT)…
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Former Idaho lawmaker pleads not guilty to rape charges
A former Idaho lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges and is scheduled to stand trial next spring.…
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House Republican to run for Senate in reconfigured district
A first-term Republican representative says he’ll run for a seat in the Senate following redistricting that left him as the only elected official…
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Idaho Falls crews hard at work to remove fall leaves
The Idaho Falls Public works department has been hard at work in recent weeks. Their goal, to remove all of the leaves that line the streets in…
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Missing Oregon mom dead, daughter alive in Idaho forest
Two missing Oregon women were found in an Idaho forest Friday, the mother dead from the elements and the disabled daughter alive with their broken…
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Idaho Legislature reconvening could spark lawsuits
Due to the unprecedented way lawmakers are reconvening at the Statehouse next week, any laws they pass could end up in court and be declared null.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,192 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 34 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,192 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths over the…
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Idaho students pursue licensing for minors to use firearms
A group of Boise students is drafting legislation to require licensing for minors to purchase firearms.…
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2022 hemp license applications now available
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced Monday hemp license applications for the 2022 calendar year are open.…
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North Pathway seasonal closure in effect
The seasonal closure of the North Pathway between the Town of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park went into effect Monday, Nov. 1,…
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Report: Rexburg is 4th safest college town in America
An internet website called “SafeWise” reports two Idaho towns are among the safest college towns in America this…
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NASA chooses ISU to join nationwide celebration of James Webb Space Telescope launch
Idaho State University’s College of Technology has been asked to join almost 500 sites across the country to celebrate the launch of the James Webb…
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Maintenance near the Wilson Boat Ramp could cause impacts
Routine maintenance in the area of the Wilson Boat Ramp may impact recreational users beginning…
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ISU Disability Services creates braille documents in-house to better serve students
Responding to the needs of some of its blind students, the Idaho State University Office of Disability Services has embarked on an innovative pilot…
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Idaho gas prices fall slightly
Idaho gas prices have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations…
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WDE seeks comment on driver education program rule changes
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is promoting changes to Chapter 39 for Driver Education Program Approval.…
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No-cost, rapid PCR COVID-19 testing available in Teton County, Wyo.
Beginning Monday, no-cost, rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 will be available in Teton County, Wyo.…
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ISU School of Performing Arts to Present: “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”
Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” this…
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Christmas tree permits available for online purchase
Christmas tree permits for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are now available to purchase…
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Antiviral pills for COVID-19 — not a cure, but a great tool
A pill to treat COVID — Pfizer and Merck both generated excitement with news they have pills that could help keep people out of the hospital if they…
Continue Reading Answering kids’ (and parents’) questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11
It was a big day for Sesame Street’s 5-year-old Rosita, who recently got her first dose of the COVID-19…
Continue Reading What the end of the COVID-19 pandemic could look like
COVID-19 is here to…
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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 250 million
More than 250 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally, according to data from Johns Hopkins…
Continue Reading Pfizer expected to seek authorization for coronavirus vaccine booster for people age 18 and older
Pfizer is expected to seek US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine booster shot for people 18 and…
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Gov. Little holds town hall Monday
AARP Idaho will continue its series of statewide telephone town halls with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare…
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Pocatello Temple dedicated on Sunday
Idaho’s newest temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been…
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Bear 399’s yearlings are safely collared
Thanks to the effort of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, among others federal agencies the famous Bear 399 along with…
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4th inmate dies in as many weeks from Wyoming prison
The Associated Press TORRINGTON, Wyo. (AP) — An inmate who died Wednesday is the fourth death in as many weeks at the Wyoming Medium Correctional…
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Crash Responder Safety Week starts Monday
Monday will be the start of Crash Responder Safety…
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Prosecutor: Officer’s actions justified in officer-involved shooting
The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office released its review of the Sept. 11, 2021 officer involved shooting…
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Idaho Falls Fiber expands service provider network
Idaho Falls Fiber announce Friday it is expanding its service provider network, adding even more low-cost internet choices for customers on Idaho’s…
Continue Reading Endangered missing persons located
The Pendleton Police Department is asking for your assistance in locating two subjects and/or their vehicle.…
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LDS Temple cafeterias will permanently close in early 2022
After careful consideration, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will permanently close the cafeterias inside its temples in early 2022.…
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Crapo and Risch want White House meeting on judicial vacancy
Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch this week sent a letter to the White House requesting a meeting about Idaho’s federal district judge vacancy.…
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout for younger kids underway in Idaho
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and federal regulators approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 803 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 803 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
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Local author becomes finalist for top international writing award
Brittany Rainsdon has been elected as one of the finalists for the Writers of the Future contest. She won with her science fiction short story…
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Wes Deist Aquatic Center to close for repairs
As announced earlier this year, the Wes Deist Aquatic Center will close to the public beginning Nov.7 for major renovations to the facilities’ HVAC…
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‘Dixie’ name change vote to come next week at Legislature
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are expected to vote on a name change for southern Utah’s Dixie State University next week. Fox13 reports a…
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Local burn permit still required in North Fremont Fire District
Even though the IDL Burn Permits are not required past Oct. 20, North Fremont Fire requires a local burn permit for any open burning in the North…
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D93 to stay in yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will stay in the Moderate Risk phase next…
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Idaho Foodbank working to alleviate hunger with Hope for the Holidays Campaign
November marks the beginning of The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays Campaign which runs through December.…
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Crash west of Burley
On Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash on I-84 at the 201 off ramp just west of…
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Farmers encouraged to keep the stubble during no-till November
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging Idaho farmers to keep the tillage equipment in the machine shed during No-Till…
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Little appoints Duggan to First Judicial District, Monson to Second Judicial District
Governor Brad Little announced Friday he appointed Barbara Duggan of Wallace as District Judge in the First Judicial District and Mark…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon ramps up fight to protect Wyoming from federal overreach
Governor Mark Gordon is announcing the next steps his administration is taking to stop President Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandates.…
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“Our Valley | Our Vision” open house goes digital
The Pocatello Planning and Development Services Department is taking the “Our Valley | Our Vision” open house…
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End of daylight saving time means winter is on the horizon
Winter is on the horizon again with the end of daylight saving time coming Sunday across most of the United…
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Crapo, Risch honor wildland firefighters and first responders
U.S. Senators for Idaho Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are celebrating the senate’s newly passed resolution to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of…
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Idaho senators join effort to block taxpayer funded payments to illegal immigrants
U.S. Senators for Idaho are joining an effort to block taxpayer money from being paid to illegal…
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“Give Cold Feet the Boot” provides Idaho children with warm winter footwear
There was a lot of heart and soles to be found at one Rigby school…
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Idaho K-6 students invited to submit art for 2021 SDE holiday cards
The State Department of Education is now accepting Holiday Card Contest submissions from Idaho students in kindergarten through sixth…
Continue Reading ‘A great lion with a big heart’: Former presidents and dignitaries pay tribute to Powell
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Gen. Colin Powell was remembered Friday as a patriotic statesman who served his country in peace and war at a funeral…
Continue Reading Sleep with your pet? How that may affect you (and your pet)
In the quest for better sleep, people often ask if they should share their bed with a pet. Before we get to that, let’s take a moment to ponder the…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its experimental pill reduces risk of hospitalization, death from COVID-19
Drugmaker Pfizer said Friday its experimental pill designed to fight coronavirus reduced the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk patients…
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EIRMC receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presented Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke…
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Idaho Falls Fire burns old home at Snake River Landing
You may have seen see smoke and flames coming from the structure off and on from approximately 10:30 a.m. to…
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Teton County sees changes in 2 races after “human error”
Teton County Clerk Kim Keeley said the election itself went well, and the only issue was in the…
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Jazz star Donovan Mitchell out with ankle sprain vs Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained right ankle. Mitchell injured the…
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Trial for former Idaho candidate ends with hung jury
The trial of a former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate charged in the killing a 12-year-old Colorado girl has ended with jurors unable to reach…
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Idaho adult dies from rabies infection
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District Health are reporting the first human case of rabies and subsequent death reported in…
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Federal jury convicts Idaho Falls man for trafficking methamphetamine
A federal jury sitting in Pocatello convicted an Idaho Falls man of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, attempted possession with the intent to…
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Flashing 4-way stop to be installed in Ammon
The City of Ammon in partnership with Bonneville County Road and Bridge will be installing a flashing four-way stop at the intersection of Ammon Road…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 662 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 622 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths…
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