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Forrest Fenn treasure hunter indicted for damage to Yellowstone

October 22, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

A man claiming to have been seeking the elusive Forrest Fenn treasure has been indicted by a
federal grand jury after he was found digging in the…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 22, 2020 6:01 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

247 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 22, 2020 3:48 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 247 new COVID-19 cases in the area on…

Hawthorne Elementary begins weekly program to help feed students

October 22, 2020 5:50 PM Andrew Howe

Hawthorne Elementary sent more than 100 backpacks full of food home with students today, to help carry them through the weekend.…

Blackfoot woman sentenced

October 22, 2020 5:47 PM News Team

A 32-year-old Blackfoot woman appeared before Judge Thompson in Bingham County on Wednesday for sentencing in two criminal cases and disposition of…

Mayor donates walking challenge winnings

October 22, 2020 4:57 PM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad signed over his $1,000 Blue Cross of Idaho Walking Challenge prize money to the Hitting Hearts Foundation in a ceremony…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 22, 2020 3:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…

EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 22, 2020 3:28 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three more deaths associated with…

New Idaho website links to COVID-19 testing sites

October 22, 2020 3:27 PM News Team

If you are looking for a place to find COVID-19 testing, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated a helpful new website. …

Potato markets post record sales

October 22, 2020 3:00 PM News Team

Potato markets continue to post record sales from July through September, posting the highest sales levels in five years. …

Bonneville County man pleads to aggravated assault charge

September 1, 2020 10:32 AM News Team

UPDATE/10-22-20:
Elijah Chavez entered a guilty plea in 7th District Court Tuesday to felony aggravated assault.…

Idaho program to help students with education needs

October 20, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

The State Board of Education has approved a third-party contract to facilitate a new “Strong Families Idaho program.…

Study: Federal emergency funding boosted state income

October 22, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

Idaho’s share of federal pandemic aid has effectively boosted the state’s annual personal income by at least 5.4% or an average $2,723.…

Whitetail buck found shot, left to waste in Fremont County

October 22, 2020 1:07 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game reports a whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand…

DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find local testing centers

October 22, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19…

Colorado wildfires drag on later than normal, break records

October 22, 2020 12:34 PM Associated Press

Orange skies, winds gusting up to 70 mph, smoke tornadoes and hazardous air. While it could be an apocalyptic scene out of a movie, it’s become the…

Slain Utah college student’s family gets $13.5M settlement

October 22, 2020 11:59 AM Associated Press

The parents of a University of Utah track athlete who was killed by her ex-boyfriend on campus two years ago reached a $13.5 million settlement…

Murdered student’s family reaches multi-million dollar settlement with University of Utah

October 22, 2020 12:06 PM News Team

On the two year anniversary of Lauren McCluskey’s death, University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins and Lauren’s parents announced a settlement…

U.S. Attorney promises election protection

October 22, 2020 11:58 AM News Team

U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis has named three Assistant US Attorneys to serve as Election Officers for the District of Idaho.…

First-time unemployment claims down slightly

October 22, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor reports 3,293 people filed a first-time unemployment claim during the week that ended October 17. …

ISU undergraduate enrollment down, graduate enrollment up

October 22, 2020 11:34 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University’s total student enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester is 11,786, a 7.5% decline in undergraduate students and a 6.9%…

Community Food Basket seeks to collect 120,000 pounds of food

October 21, 2020 6:10 PM Andrew Howe

The Community Food Basket has seen a continued rise in the need for emergency food provisions since March.…

Open house planned for Carson Street Bridge Project

October 22, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

You are invited to take a look at the plans for the Carson Street Bridge…

Yellowstone Park explores visitor shuttle initiatives

October 22, 2020 8:56 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park has launched two exploratory visitor shuttle initiatives aimed at easing congestion and improving visitor services.…

987 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

October 21, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

I-15 reopens after closed due to high winds

October 21, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls near Osgood is closed due to blowing dust and low visibility.…

Idaho congressman shares his viewpoints at local luncheon

October 21, 2020 11:30 AM Chelsea Briar

Congressman Mike Simpson spoke at the West Bank Convention Center on Wednesday. He addressed many issues facing Idahoans and all…

Board of Education approves partial wavier of senior project graduation requirement

October 21, 2020 6:15 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education voted Wednesday to extend a partial waiver of the Board rule requiring high school seniors complete a senior…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 21, 2020 5:59 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.…

Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals

October 21, 2020 2:46 PM Associated Press

Hospitals around the United States are starting to buckle from a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with several states setting records for the number of…

246 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

October 21, 2020 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 246 new cases in the area…

Idaho governor: collaboration key to solving land issues

October 21, 2020 4:28 PM Associated Press

A collaborative process that gives everyone a say is key to solving many federal public lands issues in the U.S. West, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said…

Custer County releases details regarding campground shooting

October 21, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has released more information regarding a law enforcement officer-involved shooting incident involving Russell…

Festival of Trees to move forward in an innovative way

October 21, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

There will be an Idaho Falls Festival of Trees this year, but it will be an un-usual event. …

Idaho launches $1,000,000 raffle

October 21, 2020 2:13 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build an 80,000 square foot career…

CEI to use grant for new career and technical facility

October 21, 2020 1:39 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build an 80,000 square foot career…

Idaho’s coronavirus cases spike again, doctors urge action

October 21, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

Idaho is seeing its largest coronavirus spike since the pandemic began, with new cases increasing by 46.5% percent over the past two weeks.…

Power sports among growing industries amid pandemic

October 21, 2020 12:06 PM Andrew Howe

Outdoor recreation continues to increase as the pandemic…

Wyoming health officials seek mask mandate in Laramie County

October 21, 2020 12:01 PM Associated Press

Some county health officials in Wyoming have advanced an effort for a mandatory mask order as the number of active coronavirus cases keeps rising…

3 moose illegally killed in west-central Idaho

October 21, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

Three bull moose were illegally shot and killed in Valley County in west-central Idaho, Idaho officials say, and a fourth bull moose was shot at but…

Local company invents new type of light

October 21, 2020 11:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

A small startup company in Rigby has invented a new type of…

Wyoming submits vaccination plan

October 21, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

In the event there is one, Wyoming has submitted its initial plan to the Centers for Disease Control for distributing and administering a COVID-19…

Chubbuck Elementary School to host virtual Halloween parade

October 21, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

Instead of canceling Chubbuck Elementary School’s annual Halloween parade, Chubbuck’s school staff and administrators decided to find a new way…

Refinancing saves Idaho taxpayers millions

October 21, 2020 11:13 AM News Team

Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth says refinancing efforts by the Idaho Bond Bank Authority (IBBA) will save taxpayers $9.3 million.…

Pedestrian zones come down as the seasons turn

October 21, 2020 8:49 AM News Team

Town Square pedestrian zones that went up last April, come down on…

Power County lawmen solve vandalism case

October 21, 2020 8:45 AM News Team

The Power County Sheriff’s Office has closed the books on a 6-month old vandalism investigation.…

873 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

October 20, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

Free, virtual ISU Choirs Fall Concert Oct. 23

October 21, 2020 9:00 AM News Team

You can watch the free, virtual Idaho State University Choirs Fall Concert on…

Chad Daybell’s hearing to dismiss postponed

October 20, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Chad Daybell’s lawyer John Pior has asked a hearing to dismiss the case against Daybell be…

328 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 20, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 328 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 7th highest rate in country

October 20, 2020 1:03 PM News Team

The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed…

Remains of missing person identified

October 20, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

The remains of a missing Teton County resident have been positively identified following DNA…

EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 20, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…

University of Idaho enrollment slips

October 20, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Fall term enrollment at the University of Idaho is down by 9.5% this year to…

Pocatello High School mascot selections narrowed down

October 20, 2020 4:01 PM News Team

Pocatello High School is moving forward with the selection of a new mascot.…

Utah rivals in governor’s race unite in call for decency

October 20, 2020 3:47 PM Associated Press

Rival candidates vying to become Utah’s next governor joined together in new ads Tuesday urging people to accept the results of the November…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribe urges safe voting

October 20, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribe is taking extraordinary steps to keep voters safe. …

Power restored to about 3,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers

October 20, 2020 2:30 PM Todd Kunz

Power was quickly restored to customers after about a half-hour…

Teton teachers to participate in COVID-19 testing project

October 20, 2020 1:52 PM News Team

In cooperation with Teton Valley Health, the Teton School District is Driggs has launched a pilot project testing its 33 staff members for COVID-19. …

New center to help train, educate local businesswomen

October 20, 2020 3:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Women who are running a business or would like to start one now can find help with a new non-profit organization.…

Idaho Education Association launches anonymous health hotline for educators

October 20, 2020 1:27 PM News Team

Educators across Idaho will now be able to anonymously report situations and activities that put the health of educators and students at risk.…

How to know if you have COVID-19 or the flu before getting tested

October 20, 2020 11:51 AM Ariel Schroeder

According to the CDC Influenza and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different…

Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade

October 20, 2020 10:51 AM Emma Iannacone

Idaho State University is celebrating a big upgrade to their incredibly rare nuclear…

Idaho Falls transit plans moving forward

October 20, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

Since the TRPTA bus service dissolved in May 2019, efforts have continued to restore transit service to Idaho Falls.…

Idaho OKs contract to distribute low-income education money

October 20, 2020 10:02 AM Associated Press

Idaho has approved a contract with Florida-based vendor ClassWallet to distribute $50 million in federal coronavirus emergency money to low-income…

Idaho estimates resident death count increased beyond virus

October 20, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

Idaho state officials estimate hundreds of more residents have died than in a normal year, even without counting fatalities that are attributed to…

Wyoming unemployment rate drops

October 20, 2020 8:55 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports the state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in September. …

Idaho Falls business honored

October 20, 2020 8:36 AM News Team

Idaho Senator Jim Risch has named Advanced Ceramic Fibers in Idaho Falls as his Idaho Small Business of the Month for October. …

Bridger-Teton plans prescription fires

October 20, 2020 8:23 AM News Team

The Jackson and Blackrock Ranger Districts are moving ahead with prescribed burns this fall. …

698 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 19, 2020 5:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 698 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

320 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 19, 2020 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 320 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 19, 2020 4:06 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast…

Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt supports state’s food banks

October 19, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

Donations from a recent women’s hunting event will directly benefit food pantries in the state, officials…

Police warn drivers not to take short-cuts on I-86 intersection detour

October 19, 2020 3:11 PM Curtis Jackson

A detour at the I-84/I-86 intersection has some drivers taking a dangerous path around it.…

Smoldering fire prompts law enforcement investigation

October 19, 2020 3:07 PM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working to contain a 40-acre wildfire about 17 miles east of Ashton.…

Temporary road closure in Mammoth Hot Springs

October 19, 2020 3:07 PM News Team

The road between the Upper and Lower Terraces in Mammoth Hot Springs will close temporarily Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12…

Burglary reports surge around Chubbuck

October 19, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

Chubbuck Police are asking the public to be aware of an uptick in thefts in the…

Yellowstone fire danger reduced

October 19, 2020 2:37 PM News Team

With one fire still smoldering, Yellowstone National Park has lowered its fire…

New Bannock County judge appointed

October 19, 2020 12:52 PM News Team

The Sixth District Magistrates Commission convened on Friday and appointed local attorney, Carol “Tippi” Jarman to serve as a Bannock County…

allison and josie sit at kitchen counter watching lessons on laptop

Idaho experiencing “shecession” as local moms take brunt of economic crisis

October 19, 2020 3:01 PM Emma Iannacone

Moms are taking the brunt of the economic crisis, leading some to call this a…

Victims of Sunday crash identified

October 18, 2020 2:43 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the victims of an early morning crash that claimed three lives early…

Multiple people hospitalized after 3 vehicle crash

October 19, 2020 11:54 AM News Team

Multiple people were hospitalized after a three vehicle crash westbound US 26 at milepost 349.5, in Bonneville County by the Hilltop Sinclair…

Schools in Washington state, Idaho report COVID-19 outbreaks

October 19, 2020 11:44 AM Associated Press

Several school districts in Washington state and Idaho have chosen not to report COVID-19 cases at their schools since opening in August, painting an…

Local doctor gives perspective on “pandemic fatigue”

October 19, 2020 11:14 AM Cole Sams

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the United States in more ways than just total case numbers and economic hardship.…

Idaho parks outline plans for COVID-19 relief funds

October 19, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Parks and Recreation Department will receive $1.3 million in CARES Act funding. …

Be sure to move over when you see snowplows, emergency vehicles

October 19, 2020 10:22 AM Curtis Jackson

It’s the season for snow, and the Idaho Transportation Department is reminding us to move over when we see a snowplow or other emergency vehicles.…

No class Monday in West Ada district due to teacher shortage

October 19, 2020 9:54 AM Associated Press

A school district in Idaho has canceled school Monday due to a teacher shortage after hundreds called out in sick in protest of in-person instruction…