BLM seeks nominations to the Idaho Resource Advisory CouncilÂ
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC).…
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Tips for a safe fall season at home
Tips for a safe fall season at…
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November trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
Fall fishing is too good to…
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DEQ releases 2024 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Permit Issuance Plan
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality released the 2024 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Permit Issuance…
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Christmas at Hemming Village: A Joyous Celebration of the Season
Christmas at Hemming Village” is designed to offer something for everyone in the community.…
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Viruses discovered by ISU students may yield new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
There’s a KillerTomato lurking on the grounds of Idaho State University. Not to fear, though, this cold-blooded killer is only looking for victims…
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Idaho Food Bank Fund announces 2023 grant recipients
Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations receive funds to finance projects and services supporting food insecure…
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Beware of energy-wasting phantom load
Spooky season is upon us, and it’s a great time to find and reduce the phantom load in your home to save energy and money all year…
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Spots available at 2023 Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference
There are still limited seats available for educators interested in attending the 2023 Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Conference.…
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Crash involving load of hay bales on I-15
Use caution when traveling on Interstate 15 in Idaho…
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Critical Incident Task Force investigates fatal pedestrian crash
Detectives with the Critical Incident Task Force are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash near Malta, Idaho, on State Highway 81 that involved an…
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A hidden feedback loop under Antarctica’s glaciers could accelerate sea level rise, scientists find
Glaciers in East Antarctica could lose ice faster in the future than previously thought, scientists reported Friday, in an alarming feedback loop…
Continue Reading Earth’s core is leaking, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have detected a surprising amount of a rare version of helium, called helium-3, in volcanic rocks…
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Idaho agriculture revenue is down this year
Idaho is an agricultural state, leading the nation in potato, wheat, barley, hay, and…
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Final weekend for Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
Saturday is the final weekend for the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market.…
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Zoo Boo returns Saturday
If you are looking for a howling good time this Halloween, Zoo Boo is sure to…
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Time is ticking to apply to Idaho LAUNCH
Directors of the College of Eastern Idaho and Chamber of Commerce say time is ticking to apply to the Idaho LAUNCH…
Continue Reading Romaine’s opens up new location in Ammon
Romaine’s Mattress King store has officially opened up its new location with a ribbon cutting on Friday…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set Oct. 28
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
Continue Reading People on 4 continents can look up to see ‘a bite taken out of’ the moon this weekend
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — A partial lunar eclipse will take over the night sky on Saturday for a dazzling show that will allow sky-gazers…
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Rep. Simpson secures critical INL fundingÂ
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of this legislation and secured critical funding for Idaho National Laboratory…
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Crawloween coming back to Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday
Idaho Falls Downtown Development is calling all boos and ghouls to crawl through your local haunts in Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday, Oct, 28 from…
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BLM seeks public input on enhancements to slickspot peppergrass habitat in southwestern Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment for slickspot peppergrass…
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3 men sentenced for federal drug crimes in north Idaho
Three men were sentenced in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving methamphetamine and clonazepam, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Counties where the most opioids are dispensed in Idaho
Ophelia compiled a list of counties which have the highest opioid dispense rates in Idaho using data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets to help recover from a significant shortfall in…
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Idaho organizations receive grants focused on community enhancement
Funding helps local community organizations working to strengthen…
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JAC receives and transitions to fluorine-free firefighting foam
Jackson Hole Airport has become one of the first airports in the United States to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam…
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3 things to know this morning – October 27, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Arrest made after accident that killed 17-year-old
His bond has been set at…
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Mountain lion sighted in Firth?
A man in Firth, Idaho says he spotted a mountain lion on his…
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What to do in an active shooter situation
18 people were shot and killed in Maine Wednesday in one of the deadliest mass shootings in the state’s…
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An Idaho woman sues her fertility doctor, says he used his own sperm to impregnate her 34 years ago
An Idaho woman is suing her one-time fertility doctor, saying he secretly used his own sperm to inseminate her 34 years…
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Sister Act brings laughter, love and heavenly music to the stage
A local theater production is bringing laughter, love and heavenly music to the stage in Idaho…
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American Falls superintendent honored as Idaho State Superintendent of the Year
The Idaho Association of School Administrators (IASA) announced American Falls School District Superintendent Randy Jensen as the recipient of the…
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Teton County Wyoming Search and Rescue has new helicopter
The Teton County Wyoming Search and Rescue team is preparing for the winter rescue season with a brand new…
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Idaho traffic deaths surpass 2022 total
So far this year, more people have been killed in crashes on Idaho roads than in all of 2022.…
Continue Reading Swan Valley businesses prepare for winter
Lots of local business owners within Swan Valley are preparing for the upcoming winter…
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Special needs Trunk or Treat set Saturday
The event is free, but tickets are required for each family.…
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Why flags are to be flown at half-staff
The flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, Oct. 30,…
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Montpelier volunteer recognized at Idaho Capital for a Day
Larry Vila of Montpelier was honored for his volunteer service as part of the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little…
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AAA shares reminders for safe celebrations and trick-or-treating
Halloween is just around the corner, and AAA is reminding drivers and trick-or-treaters to celebrate the spooky season with safety top of…
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Absentee ballot request deadline Friday
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election is Friday, Oct.…
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Live burn training exercises in Rexburg
At this time, no road closures are planned on Oct.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell will be sent to Arizona to face murder conspiracy charges
A woman sentenced to life in prison in Idaho in the murders of her two kids and another woman will be taken to Arizona to face additional…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – October 26, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Cities prepare for winter snow
As winter approaches, the City of Idaho Falls is double checking themselves to make sure their snow operations are ready to…
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Eastern Idaho methamphetamine traffickers sentenced to federal prison
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced on Wednesday the results of five separate methamphetamine trafficking cases in Eastern…
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Department of Energy announcement for Idaho National Lab land use
There’s another big announcement about Idaho’s energy future from the Department of Energy.…
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Mayors walking to improve their cities
Mayors across the Gem State are walking daily all trying to improve their city. The goal is to walk 10,000+ steps a day for the entirety of the month…
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Travel to and in Yellowstone not advised due to winter storm
Travel to and in Yellowstone National Park is not advised due to a significant winter…
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Local student aspires to be a successful songwriter – How you can help
From a small town to a big stage; Cole Fryar, a senior at Shelley High School, is chasing his dreams to become a…
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BLM and partners finalize travel management plan in southwestern IdahoÂ
After extensive work with local partners, the Bureau of Land Management finalized a decision to create a comprehensive system of existing motorized…
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Cleanup crews make progress on Idaho Site reactor decommissioning
Work continues to decommission the reactor that was the prototype for the first nuclear-powered…
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Mike Johnson elected House speaker with broad GOP support
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected House…
Continue Reading Dinosaur footprints uncovered on beach on England’s Isle of Wight
For any fans of Jurassic Park, now could be the chance to tread the same path as the prehistoric giants before us, after a set of well-preserved…
Continue Reading Scientists discover an ancient landscape in an area on Earth ‘less well known than the surface of Mars’
An ancient landscape hidden under the East Antarctic ice sheet for at least 14 million years has been revealed with the help of satellite data and…
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Idaho faculty members recognized at General Education Summit
Six higher education faculty members were recognized earlier this month for their efforts to improve student success in general education courses at…
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911 callers can now share video to Bannock County dispatch centers
Those in need of emergency services can now send live video to all dispatch centers in Bannock…
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1st major storm of the season drops up to a foot of snow in Montana
The first major snowstorm of the season dropped up to a foot of snow in the Helena, Montana, area by Wednesday morning, canceling some school bus…
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CWD detected in new Wyoming elk hunt area
The disease was detected in a hunter-harvested bull elk in early…
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Help Fish and Game detect license fraud
License fraud is an abuse of the system, and it impacts Idaho’s residents and fish and wildlife…
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Risch, Crapo lead effort to prohibit ESA sage-grouse listing
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), members of the Senate Western Caucus, led their colleagues in a letter to Senate…
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Visit Idaho releases new Idaho resident tourism survey
The state of Idaho’s tourism office, Visit Idaho, is launching its first resident sentiment…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – October 25, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter sees recent spike in canine parvovirus
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is dealing with seven puppies who have caught the…
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Why is it so important to participate in city elections?
After the opening of early voting on Monday, Oct. 23, city and county officials are taking the time to remind voters to participate in their local…
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ISU breaks enrollment, retention records
Idaho State University broke both enrollment and retention records this fall with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU than…
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Most entrances and roads in Yellowstone will be closed Nov. 1
The West, South and East entrances and nearly all roads in Yellowstone National Park will be closed to regular vehicle traffic Nov. 1.…
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Fish salvage ordered for canals in Upper Snake Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for irrigation canals within the Upper Snake Region effective now through Nov. 30,…
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BLM shares public feedback and revised process in Idaho Renewable Energy Strategy
Under the new policy, BLM Idaho is now requiring companies to gather input locally on proposed projects to understand stakeholders’ concerns before…
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New Parent Corner website, student resource webpage launched
Whether they’re wondering about scholarships, academics or opportunities after high school, both parents and students in Idaho can now access…
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Man sentenced to 71 months for failure to register as convicted sex offender, possession of stolen firearm
A 63-year-old Post Falls man was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for failure to register as a convicted sex offender and possession of a…
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African Children’s Choir makes a stop in Idaho Falls once again
In what can only be described as the voices of angels the African Children’s Choir. They were singing songs of faith to the congregation gathered, at…
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Compass Academy Closed Tuesday, Oct. 24
Compass Academy in Idaho Falls School District 91 will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 24 because of a problem with the school’s electrical system.…
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Police say driver fell asleep, struck power pole
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, Shelley Police Department and Shelley Fire/EMS responded to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of 1400…
Continue Reading Rock collected by Apollo 17 astronauts reveals moon’s true age
Lunar dust collected by Apollo 17 astronauts in the 1970s has revealed that the moon is 40 million years older than previously…
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Tire pressure monitoring won’t let you down
AAA testing shows systems are mostly accurate, but drivers should occasionally…
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Rexburg police warn about scam
The Rexburg Police Department has received reports of an individual representing himself as an officer from the department by calling or texting…
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What to do with your leaves this fall
You will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 23 thanks to the Idaho Falls Street Division.…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport to embark on expansion project
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport will soon get a new look as the airport and contractors embark on a 18,000-square-foot…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – October 24, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Halloween sales a challenge in 2023
We are only about a week away from Halloween and local stores have been taking advantage of the…
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Optum Idaho gives back to American Falls School District
Students in American Falls will have the basic essentials they need as we approach…
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US Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrests Nampa fugitive
The U.S. Marshal Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Anthony Daniel Garza on an arrest warrant issued on Aug. 16, 2023,…
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Flags to fly half-staff for fallen Post Falls police officer
Governor Brad Little has ordered both the U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff to honor 36-year-old Post Falls Police Officer…
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Lead awareness in Pocatello
It’s Lead Awareness Week in the City of Pocatello.…
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IDOC seeks 2 walkaways from South Boise Women’s Correctional Center
The Idaho Department of Correction is seeking two South Boise Women’s Correctional Center residents who walked away from the…
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Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $6.1 million health care fraud conspiracy in Idaho
A 40-year-old Sheridan, Wyo., woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Falls Water Co. hosts public hearing Monday
The Falls Water Company will be hosting a public hearing to discuss the raising of the water rate the company charges it customers.…
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Haunted Science Laboratory opens to public on Oct. 28
You are invited to see the not-so-spooky side of science just before…
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Groundbreaking event for Chubbuck entertainment complex Wednesday
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new entertainment complex in Chubbuck is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct.…
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Town hall to offer help and answer questions for Idahoans Tuesday
AARP Idaho and experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will hold a live and…
Continue Reading Idaho Public Utilities hosts customer hearing
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will be hosting a customer hearing in Idaho Falls on…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – October 23, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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IDL seeks nominations for Forest Practices Advisory Committee
Nominations will close Oct. 31,…
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Lead exposure from Wyoming homes can harm children
Lead found in many Wyoming homes is putting children at risk of damage from lead poisoning, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…
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Teton County to host open house on wildlife crossings
Teton County is hosting an open house this week to allow the public to review design concepts for wildlife crossings at three highway segments…
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Board of Education approves some Empowering Parents recommendations
The second year of the Empowering Parents program is anticipated to begin in mid-to-late…
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Boy Scouts run annual Food Drive
The Idaho Food Bank in Pocatello received a boost after a day of scouts going into the streets of Pocatello collecting food.…
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