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Statehouse Christmas tree to be cut Nov. 20

November 13, 2023 9:40 AM News Team

The official Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree will be cut on Nov. 20 from in front of the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building at 650 W State Street in…

3 things to know this morning – November 13, 2023

November 13, 2023 7:18 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

First ever Ukrainian Festival celebrates Ukrainian culture and sends supplies to the war front

November 12, 2023 12:51 PM Braydon Wilson

The war in Ukraine has been raging since February 2022. Nearly two years later, people are still wanting to help out the war efforts and send any aid…

Bannock County Humane Society holds fundraiser

November 11, 2023 8:29 PM Braydon Wilson

A fundraiser in Pocatello helped our feline friends find a new home. The Bannock County humane society held a potato bar fundraiser, to help take…

Pellet stove causes fire in Rigby home

November 11, 2023 3:20 PM Seth Ratliff

The Central Fire district in Rigby says a fire caused damage to a home near 44-hundred east and 318…

Idaho ski areas feeling the stoke as 2023-24 season looms

November 11, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Winter 2023-24 promises to deliver another great ski and snowboard season in Idaho, with ski areas throughout the state making plenty of…

Women in the transportation and trades featured in Apprenticeship Idaho webinar Nov. 16

November 11, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Those interested in exploring a career in transportation and trades can learn about how apprenticeships can help “earn while you learn” in a free…

Concessionaire selected for Bridger-Teton National Forest campgrounds, Granite Hot Springs

November 11, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Their new permit will begin May 1,…

DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Georgetown

November 11, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Written comments will be accepted through Dec. 8, 2023, at 5…

“Walking in the Footsteps of a Soldier”

November 11, 2023 11:00 AM Kailey Galaviz

“Their service is not forgotten. And as long as I’m here (at the school), we’re going to keep doing this because it’s important. And we as a society,…

Veteran mental health support is critical

November 10, 2023 4:35 PM Evan Thomason

As Americans celebrate our veterans, many say it’s not to only a time to say thank you but to end the stigma around the discussion of mental health…

11th annual Salute to Veterans

November 10, 2023 3:23 PM Linda Larsen

The Idaho Farm Bureau held the 11th annual Salute to Veterans…

Teton Pass scheduled closure Nov. 13

November 10, 2023 11:44 AM News Team

This closure is expected to last two hours.…

AAA tips to get ready for rainy and chilly road conditions

November 10, 2023 11:51 AM Ashley Chilcutt

With freezing temperatures back in the forecast across the Gem State, AAA is reminding drivers to prepare for the wet and frosty weather…

Simple way to show appreciation for veterans: say thank you

November 10, 2023 3:33 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are being honored in various ways across the state this…

Chad Daybell’s attorney asks judge to throw out death penalty in murder case

November 10, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

There is new information in the Chad Daybell…

Sublette antelope migration corridor moving toward next steps

November 12, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The deadline to submit comment is Jan. 5,…

Fish and Game is running check stations in November to monitor for CWD in Panhandle

November 10, 2023 3:00 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game staff will be collecting samples from deer at hunter check stations across the Panhandle over two weekends in November as part of…

Portneuf Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

November 12, 2023 11:00 AM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog…

BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation Site

November 10, 2023 11:55 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the Jump Creek…

Idaho school psychologists honored during National School Psychology Week

November 10, 2023 12:08 PM News Team

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), in partnership with Idaho School Psychologists Association (ISPA), has announced this week…

Farm Bureau gives $36K to elevate community programs in southeast Idaho

November 10, 2023 11:55 AM News Team

At a company wide event on Thursday, the employees of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of Idaho presented a ceremonial check in the amount of…

Sign up for newsletter on appellate opinions

November 12, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Members of the public interested in opinions of the Idaho Supreme Court can now receive email notifications when those opinions are…

Idaho Falls City Attorney to retire, new chief legal counsel announced

November 10, 2023 11:48 AM News Team

Longtime City of Idaho Falls attorney Randy Fife has announced his…

Sand, gravel and basalt auction nets half a million for Idaho’s schools

November 10, 2023 11:47 AM News Team

Idaho Public Schools earned more than a half a million dollars from competitive bidding on a sand, gravel and basalt lease in southwest Ada County.…

2 vehicle injury accident west of Filer

November 10, 2023 11:48 AM News Team

Police are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Thursday at 5:36 p.m. at the intersection of US 30 and N 1900 E, Twin Falls…

Rigby FFA excels at the National FFA Convention

November 10, 2023 10:09 AM Noah Farley

Rigby FFA members joined more than 70,000 participants at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN at the beginning of the month.…

“Food for Fines” all month long at Marshall Public Library

November 10, 2023 9:57 AM News Team

All month long, the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue…

National Adoption Day event on Nov. 17 to offer information about adoption

November 10, 2023 9:57 AM News Team

The 6th Judicial District is hosting a National Adopt Day Celebration that will offer information about…

Blackfoot man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child

November 9, 2023 4:13 PM News Team

A 25-year-old Blackfoot man has been booked into the Bingham County Jail.…

3 things to do this weekend – November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 7:27 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…

3 things to know this morning – November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 7:12 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Lawmakers remember Christopher Tapp’s work and legacy

November 10, 2023 9:35 AM Stephanie Lucas

Two eastern Idaho Legislators talk about how they helped create the Wrongful Conviction Act after Chris Tapp’s exoneration.…

Parcel of land in Jackson sparks heated community debate

November 9, 2023 6:25 PM Seth Ratliff

There is an interesting debate going on in Jackson Thursday…

Scientists create chimeric monkey with two sets of DNA

November 9, 2023 1:50 PM CNN Newsource

Scientists based in China have created a monkey chimera with two sets of DNA, experimental work they say could ultimately benefit medical research…

New Census projections reveal when the US population may start declining

November 9, 2023 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

The US population is projected to peak in 2080, then start declining, according to a new analysis by the US Census…

Idaho Falls looks to revitalize northwest corner of Yellowstone Highway and Lincoln Road

November 9, 2023 5:26 PM Evan Thomason

The City of Idaho Falls is looking to revitalize one commercial area that is slowly losing more…

Idaho gas prices drop another 7 cents

November 6, 2023 12:07 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Idaho gas prices took another step in the right direction this week.…

Cody and Dan Hawkins face each other for the first time in the Hawkins Bowl Saturday

November 9, 2023 5:10 PM Eric Moon

A story of a father and a son with an unbreakable bond through football adds another chapter Saturday at Holt Arena, when Idaho State Head Coach Cody…

Methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to federal prison

November 9, 2023 3:48 PM News Team

A 50-year-old Boise man was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye to 78 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised…

Customer hearing scheduled on water utility’s application to change rates

November 9, 2023 3:50 PM News Team

A customer hearing will be held in Idaho Falls on Nov. 27 to take testimony on an application from Falls Water Company to change the rates it charges…

Water Quality Master Plan draft to be presented next week

November 9, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

The presentation is set Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.…

Cosmic ‘Christmas tree’ dazzles in new image captured by Hubble and Webb

November 9, 2023 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A panorama of colliding galaxy clusters glimmers in a new image, captured by the combined forces of the two…

Vaping prevention program shared with Idaho students

November 9, 2023 3:58 PM Noah Farley

Representatives from CATCH My Breath, an evidence-based vaping prevention program, are visiting schools in eastern Idaho this…

Public invited to provide input on intersection improvements to US-26/ 45th Ave. & 55th Ave.

November 9, 2023 11:49 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, for the community to learn more, ask questions and provide…

Veterans Day events and freebies

November 9, 2023 11:46 AM Linda Larsen

Below are events and freebies in honor of Veterans…

Fatality crash near Hansen Bridge in Twin Falls County

November 9, 2023 10:53 AM News Team

Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Wednesday at 6:04 p.m. eastbound on SH50 at mile marker 3.8, just south of the…

Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023

November 9, 2023 11:01 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October…

Temporary changes to Leadore Ranger District office hours

November 9, 2023 10:58 AM News Team

The Leadore Ranger District Office is currently short…

Teton County to upgrade and test outdoor warning sirens

November 12, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Expect to hear the sirens going off periodically during daylight hours Nov. 13 to Nov. 17 as technicians install and test the new…

Part of SH-48 in Rigby to close for utility installation

November 9, 2023 10:25 AM News Team

Due to a utility installation, State Highway 48 between South Clark Street and U.S. Highway 20 Business Loop will be closed starting…

New film tracks animal migrations in and out of Grand Teton

November 9, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

A new wildlife documentary chronicling the large mammal migrations of Grand Teton National Park was released online this week, showing how the park…

ISDA announces 2024 Specialty Crop Grant application

November 9, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

The new deadline for submitting all application materials is Thursday, Feb. 1,…

RFP released for Future Affordable Workforce Housing at 90 Virginian Lane

November 9, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

Proposals are required to provide at least 150 permanently deed restricted homes for the local…

Police identify deceased in fatal crash

November 8, 2023 11:21 AM News Team

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of those killed in a fatal crash…

3 things to know this morning – November 9, 2023

November 9, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Police search for runaway juvenile

November 8, 2023 6:04 PM News Team

If you see Christopher, or know of his whereabouts, contact the Chubbuck Police Department Communications Center at (208)…

Small reactor power project comes to halt

November 8, 2023 6:23 PM News Team

A project to build small nuclear reactors at Idaho National Laboratory is coming to a…

Salvation Army sees high demand for Thanksgiving meals

November 8, 2023 5:40 PM Ashley Chilcutt

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Salvation Army in Idaho Falls is seeing high demand for Thanksgiving…

Office of Highway Safety offers grant training for Idaho communities

November 12, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Looking for ways to improve traffic safety in your community?…

Man who failed to appear in Idaho for sentencing in 2019 and fled to Cuba now sentenced on fraud charges

November 8, 2023 4:24 PM News Team

A 34-year-old Florida man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for access device fraud charges and failing to appear in court, announced U.S.…

Man sentenced to 5 years for interstate stalking

November 8, 2023 4:22 PM News Team

A 44-year-old Wallowa, Oregon man was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 60 months in federal prison for interstate stalking, U.S. Attorney Josh…

Mule deer taken in Hunting Unit 32A tests positive for chronic wasting disease

November 8, 2023 3:44 PM News Team

This the first CWD outside Unit 14 and the first of the fall 2023 hunting…

District 60 reacts to failed bond

November 8, 2023 11:04 AM Kailey Galaviz

Shelley Joint School District 60 is now trying to find other solutions to address the growth in their district after their proposed $67.8 million…

Close school board race leads one candidate to call for recount

November 8, 2023 11:55 AM Braydon Wilson

If you’re looking for a reason as to why every vote counts, take a look at the results for the Idaho Falls School District 91 School Board seat 4…

A tribute to our Veterans held on Wednesday

November 6, 2023 11:02 AM Kailey Galaviz, Noah Farley

Firth High School will be presenting their tribute to the Veterans of the United States of America on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. It will honor…

Abandoned Pocatello trail back in use

November 8, 2023 11:17 AM Evan Thomason

A trail that was abandoned more than a decade ago is ready and waiting for you to use…

Pay It Forward: Socks for Seniors

November 8, 2023 3:02 PM Todd Kunz

This program is way to remember our beloved seniors during the…

City Creek area gates close to motorized access slated Nov. 15

November 8, 2023 9:38 AM News Team

City Creek area gates will close for the season to motorized access Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the end of the…

Christmas tree permits are available for purchase

November 8, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

The Forest sold 7,957 permits, in which 2,696 were from online…

Family of Christopher Tapp speaks out

November 7, 2023 11:31 AM News Team

The family of Christopher Tapp spoke to Local News 8 Tuesday following Tapp’s unexpected death…

Idaho Falls Greenbelt Christmas Light Parade

November 8, 2023 8:07 AM Jeff Roper

The Idaho Falls Riverwalk will twinkle at the first-ever UTV Holiday Light Parade on Friday, Dec.…

3 things to know this morning – November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023 7:08 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Pocatello City Council seats filled

November 7, 2023 4:10 PM Cole Sams

Pocatello City Council seats 1, 2 and 3 are now…

Larsen, Radford fill Idaho Falls City Council seats

November 7, 2023 4:16 PM Seth Ratliff

Kirk Larsen and John Radford won the Idaho Falls City Council seats…

Rexburg Mayor Merrill gets re-elected

November 7, 2023 5:17 PM Braydon Wilson

Incumbent Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill was re-elected Tuesday.…

Shelley School District $67.8 million bond fails

November 7, 2023 11:28 AM Kailey Galaviz

Voters living in the Shelley Joint School District 60 boundary decided the district will not get a new high…

PCSD 25 school bond fails to reach supermajority approval

November 7, 2023 10:21 PM News Team

55.92% voted in favor of the bond while 44.08% voted against the bond.…

Election polls are now closed

November 7, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is encouraging Idahoans to vote on Election Day, Nov. 7. Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.…

Hearing continued for Swainston

November 7, 2023 4:39 PM Linda Larsen

A court hearing for a woman and her son will have to…

Man sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping ex-girlfriend, transporting her to Idaho

November 7, 2023 4:33 PM News Team

A 41-year-old Lompoc, Cali. man was sentenced to federal prison today for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint and then transporting her to Idaho…