Lower management costs, higher land income underpin record endowment disbursements
The Idaho Department of Lands released its Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Reserve Financial Performance report Thursday.…
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Ammon to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Ammon on Thursday, Sept.…
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New D93 school board member
onneville School District Board of…
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20th anniversary 9/11 commemoration memorial on Jackson Town Square to honor emergency responders
The Jackson Hole emergency response community will continue to hold the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony on the Town Square at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday,…
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Give input on Teton Region Housing Survey
Housing challenges in the region have reached new heights in recent months, and there is a collaborative effort to gather input from local community…
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ISU Homecoming Parade entry deadline Friday
Registration is open for the Idaho State University 2021 Homecoming Parade that will be held on Saturday, Sept.…
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Remains of another individual identified as Pocatello funeral home investigation continues
The Pocatello Police Department reports the remains of another individual have been positively identified. At this time, six individuals have been…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell still incompetent for trial, Chad Daybell Nov. trial delayed
Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell are scheduled to appear before Judge Steven Boyce Wednesday at 1:30…
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Idaho hospitals reach critical point in COVID-19 care, ask for community support
Hospitals throughout the region are currently experiencing COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeding those of the peak surge in December 2020.…
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Crash sends 4 to area hospitals
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash that occurred in the intersection of 420 N and SH 75, in Shoshone Wednesday around 1:03…
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Challenge Hunger Idaho was a huge success
Challenge Hunger Idaho has surpassed their goal of $10,000 to help give food to all those who are less fortunate and need…
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Ybarra announces 13-member Student Advisory Council
Thirteen Idaho public school students from across the state will gather in Boise Sept. 20 for the first meeting of Superintendent of Public…
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Deputies search for missing man
Deputies in Wyoming are looking for a man who is reported…
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Officials: Oregon infant dies from COVID-19 complications
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — Officials say an infant in southwest Oregon has died from COVID-19 complications. The News-Review in Roseburg reports the…
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West Nile virus activity rising across the state, health officials say
Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as well as positive mosquito pools and infections in horses are on the rise in Idaho.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,504 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
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Gov. Gordon delivers additional support to Wyoming healthcare workers, facilities
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases and…
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Pay It Forward: Unbridled Hope Inc.
Treating mental and physical challenges through the touch and interaction of a…
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2 wanted suspects apprehended in Wendover, Utah
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Marvin McDonald and Hailey Terrisse, wanted on felony aggravated battery charges related to the Aug.…
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Wilks Funeral Home helping families who had loved ones at Downard
The grieving that comes with losing a loved one is always hard, but the tragedy that some families are now is something they could’ve never…
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The sky’s the limit for reading
A local school says the sky’s the limit when it comes to…
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New Chubbuck animal control facility
The City of Chubbuck broke ground on its new animal control facility…
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Speed being investigated as possible cause of fatal crash south of Lander
A fatal crash occurred around milepost three on Wyoming 131 south of Lander, Wyoming Saturday. …
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Report: Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal report say solar energy has the potential to power up to 40% of the nation’s…
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AP source: Trump to endorse GOP challenger to Cheney
Former President Donald Trump has chosen a favored candidate in his bid to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosts free COVID-19 vaccinations
In conjunction with the health department, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination site today. It is open from…
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Challenge Hunger Idaho surpasses $10,000 goal for local food bank
Community Food Basket – Idaho Falls announced the Challenge Hunger Idaho fundraising goal of $10,000 has not only been met but exceeded.…
Continue Reading Remains of 5 individuals identified, 50 fetuses found as Pocatello funeral home investigation continues
At this time, the Pocatello Police Department reports the remains of five individuals have been positively identified.…
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Fatality crash east of Swan Valley
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, fatality crash, on US26 at milepost 395, east of Swan Valley Tuesday around 6:54…
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Man arrested after report of shots fired in Rigby
A man is in custody after a report of shots fired in Rigby Tuesday…
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Capitol rioter from Idaho pleads guilty to assaulting police
An Idaho man charged with assaulting police in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has pleaded…
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Crisis Standards of Care activated in north Idaho hospitals
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated Crisis of Standards of Care in hospitals located in north Idaho Tuesday morning. …
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Local hospitals see spike in COVID-19 cases
The hospitals in our area say they are not under crisis standards of care yet, but they are seeing a spike in COVDI-19…
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COVID-19 cancels Gorsuch Wyoming visit for 2nd year in a row
For a second year in a row, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will not visit the University of Wyoming due to the…
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Wyoming justice retiring, Gordon to make 1st high court pick
Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Michael Davis plans to…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics on Labor Day weekend 2021
Parkwide vehicle entries through the Labor Day weekend showed a 21% increase over the same weekend in 2019.…
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Text message scam claims to be from the DMV
A text message phishing scam stating the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing refund payments is circulating.…
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Idaho receives portion of $75 million settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Idaho has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations that Bristol-Myers…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,025 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,025 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for Custer and Lemhi counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bear Lake,…
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‘Do your part’ to keep kids in school, Oregon officials say
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As students return to Oregon classrooms for another school year, health…
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Fire danger increases to high for Teton Interagency area
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the…
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1 man taken into custody after pursuit along Hitt Road
One man has been arrested and taken into custody after leading Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Idaho Falls Police and Idaho State Police, into…
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Boundary Fire grows to 29,771 acres
It has burned 29,771 acres and is 30%…
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COVID-19 media briefing: ‘Younger patients are dying’
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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Scarface Fire grows to 4,639
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 4,639…
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Volunteers needed for LOTOJA bike race
The LOTOJA Bike Race, which takes riders on a 205 mile ride from Logan, Utah and finishes at Teton Village, will pass through Jackson this…
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Unruly passenger arrested after growling, swearing on flight
A Nevada man berated a flight crew and fellow passengers on a plane, growling like a dog and swearing at flight…
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MPL commemorates 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with display from 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The Marshall Public Library will be shining a light on one of the darkest days in American…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.75/g on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…
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Deceased climber discovered on Teewinot Mountain identified
Park rangers responded Saturday to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing…
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Police ask you make reports online as investigation into Pocatello funeral home continues
The Pocatello Police Department has received hundreds of telephone calls from concerned citizens asking for information about Downard Funeral…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,524 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,524 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths over the holiday day…
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1 killed in crash near Swan Valley
Holiday travelers have been backed up most of the day west of Swan…
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Boundary Fire grows to 26,589 acres
he lightning-caused Boundary Fire less than two miles W of Boundary Creek Boat Launch was detected on August…
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Bar J rides into the sunset Monday night
For the past 43 summers, the nightly Chuck Wagon Dinner shows have entertained Jackson Hole residents and visitors from around the world.…
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New diabetes prevention program available in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to Wyoming…
Continue Reading 1 killed in crash near Rupert
Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash located on a canal road .5 miles east of 275 N Meridian Road, Minidoka County, near Rupert Sunday…
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IDOC walkaway back in custody
An East Boise Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from her job in the community on Sunday is back in…
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Scarface Fire grows to 3,011 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 3,011…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected one new fire since the last fire summary dated August 30,…
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1 shot in foot after groups clash in Olympia
OLYPMIA, Wash. (AP) — Police say a man was shot in the foot after two groups clashed in Olympia, Washington. Olympia Police Chief Aaron Jelcick…
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Summer season comes to an end in Lava Hot Springs
The Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex is concluding their 2021 season on Monday.…
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IFFD responds to field fire and structure fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a field fire and a separate structure fire…
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Missing Virginia hiker’s body found in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — The body of a Virginia hiker has been found in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Thirty-four-year-old Jennifer Lee…
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Exciting events highlight Eastern Idaho State Fair
It was a thrilling afternoon at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.…
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Garage fire causes 75K in damages
A garage fire in Idaho Falls Sunday morning caused approximately $75,000 in…
Continue Reading UTV crash leaves man dead in Kilgore
The roadway was not paved and visibility was reduced due to blowing dust. Hansen’s RZR crossed the center of the road and collided head-on with the…
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Climber found dead in Grand Teton National Park
A climber ascending Teewinot Mountain found the deceased man at the base of the Black Chimney climbing route.…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair Parade makes its return
On Saturday, the fair kicked off its festivities with a community-wide celebration.…
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Crews fighting fire in rural Bonneville County
Containment is estimated for 11 p.m. Saturday night and is suspected to be…
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Police investigating suspicious circumstances at Pocatello funeral home
Pocatello Police Department officers and staff from assisting agencies are continuing their investigation at Downard Funeral Home and…
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Woman rescued after crashing car into Snake River
A group of boaters rescued a woman Saturday afternoon after she crashed her car into the Snake…
Continue Reading 2 men die in Friday night accident north of Blackfoot
Two men from the Idaho Falls area, died in an Friday night automobile accident along Highway…
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Idaho hospitals nearly buckling in relentless COVID-19 surge
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho, and doctors are bracing for the need to conserve…
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New District 91 superintendent talks about first weeks of school, plans for the future
Shank also says he’s hopeful schools will stay in person during the whole school year, but says it’s up to the community to help ensure students and…
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Crews called back to Rigby home deemed complete loss
UPDATE 3:15 p.m. Crews were called back out to 452N 3950E for a house fire that had rekindled Friday morning around 5:00 a.m.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,388 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,388 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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1st Street closure begins next week
Intermountain Gas will be conducting work on the gas main along 1st Street next week requiring a road closure on 1st Street between Freeman and…
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New Teton School District 401 CFO
Teton School District 401 announced Diane Temple has accepted the position of…
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Man gets warning for taking Wyoming bighorn sheep lamb home
A game warden gave a warning to a man in Wyoming who took a bighorn sheep lamb home with him.…
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Boundary Fire emergency area, road and trail closure expanded
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has expanded the Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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AAA: Labor Day travel and safety tips
Idaho drivers will pay the most to fill up their tank on Labor Day weekend in seven years, but according to AAA, that won’t prevent most people…
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Fire emergency declaration set to expire
On July 9, Governor Brad Little issued a wildland fire emergency declaration, making the resources of the state available to assist Idaho Department…
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Scarface Fire grows to 1,620 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 1,620…
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Pack rat middens reveal south-central Idaho plant history
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Scientists studying pack rat middens at the City of Rocks National Reserve in south-central Idaho have determined that…
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Bureau of Land Management horse trail challenge
A horse and burro auction was hosted in the Inland East Arena at the Eastern Idaho State Fair today. Several different Idaho counties came together…
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Glacier park black bear killed after taking visitors’ food
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Glacier National Park wildlife workers have killed a black bear that officials say became a safety risk after lingering…
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Victor city attorney insists mayor’s face mask order is lawful and school district must comply
Victor City Attorney, Herb Heimerl, penned a memorandum to the Mayor and City Council insisting the Mayor’s recently issued Order requiring all…
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Drowning victim identity released
Fort Hall Fire & EMS were dispatched at 9:50 a.m. Thursday to Siphon Road on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation at the bridge for a reported drowning…
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Idaho House Ethics committee publishes report on Rep. Giddings, recommends censure
The House Ethics Committee is officially recommending the Full House of Representatives censure Priscilla…
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Search for missing Teton County, Wyo. man
A person is missing in Teton County,…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair begins Friday
The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are hosting the Eastern Idaho State Fair starting tomorrow and lasting until Saturday, September…
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EISF crowns new food champions
Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…
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Idaho special session for Texas-type abortion law unlikely
Top elected state leaders say it’s not likely Idaho lawmakers will reconvene at the Statehouse this year to pass a law similar to one in Texas…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,604 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,604 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Idaho Foodbank holds Back to School campaign all month
The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a statewide Back to School campaign for the entire month of September.…
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Mask order extended by Teton County Commissioners
During a special meeting on Thursday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the current Teton District Health Officer…
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WARNING: Yellowstone’s bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut
Yellowstone National Park officials report the elk rut has begun in…
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Scarface Fire 20% contained
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 1,428…
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