Local News Archives

How you can help “Stuff the Stocking”

October 30, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to Stuff the…

PBS-TV Host to visit Idaho State and deliver public talk on democracy and politics

October 30, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

A free community event is slated at Idaho State University for the week prior to America’s midterm…

U of I scientist becomes Idaho’s first National Academy of Medicine inductee

October 30, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

A University of Idaho researcher who is internationally acclaimed for her work in maternal and infant nutrition has become the university’s first…

Wolf trapper education class offered Nov. 27 in Salmon

October 30, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

This class will fill up quickly, so register now before it’s…

800 N Goshen road to close for bridge replacement

October 30, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Crews will be replacing the bridge on 800 N Goshen Road at 1000 E…

Trunk-or-treat provides accessible Halloween fun

October 29, 2022 8:12 PM Braydon Wilson

The Brickyard event center in Man across the street from Wood’s Funeral home in Ammon was the site of some Halloween fun. Camp Hayden a local…

Be alert when approaching and driving on icy bridge decks

October 29, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) would like to remind motorists to be alert when approaching and driving on icy bridge decks, overpasses and ramps…

Risks associated with harmful cyanobacterial blooms continue despite cooler temperatures

October 29, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

Although fewer people are recreating in Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs this fall as water and air temperatures decrease, officials remind you to…

ISU students return from research experiences at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, South Africa

October 29, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

A pair of paleontology students are back on the Idaho State University campus after their world-class research…

Tis the season to get flu shots

October 29, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

While the two most recent flu seasons involved very low activity levels, a Wyoming Department of Health official says this influenza season may be…

Hayden and Hyde ponds to be stocked in early November

October 29, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 400 trout in the 10-12-inch range at two area waters in the coming weeks.…

CEI continues to grow with 8% increase for fall 2022

October 29, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) saw an 8% increase in credit student enrollment over fall…

Idaho Supreme Court won’t reconsider death row clemency case

October 28, 2022 4:07 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court says it will not reconsider the clemency case of a terminally ill man who is facing execution for his role in the 1985…

Track your Special Session tax rebate online

October 5, 2022 9:47 AM News Team

Idahoans who qualify for the 2022 Special Session rebate can now track their payment…

Idaho Falls honors atomic workers for National Day of Remembrance

October 28, 2022 5:33 PM Seth Ratliff

This October marks the commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance (NDOR) for Nuclear Weapons Workers.…

Yellowstone’s North Entrance and road to Mammoth Hot Springs to open Nov. 1

October 28, 2022 3:43 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, and road between the North Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs (Old Gardiner Road)…

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 26, 2022 10:04 AM News Team

Do you have unused or expired prescription…

Idaho Secretary of State encourages voters to be vigilant of election misinformation

October 28, 2022 12:43 PM News Team

Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney launched a new web portal Friday, providing Idahoans with a means to report election based…

Ghost your phone, celebrate responsibly this Halloween

October 28, 2022 10:52 AM News Team

As millions of Americans get ready for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating in just a few days, AAA asks the public to keep safety top of…

WYDOT to conducting helicopter operations on Teton Pass

October 28, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be working on avalanche infrastructure on Teton Pass Friday at 2…

ISU to host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education virtual conference Friday

October 28, 2022 11:15 AM News Team

The Idaho State University College of Education will host a free Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education Virtual Mini-Conference on Friday,…

Women’s clothing store coming soon to Ammon

October 28, 2022 11:02 AM News Team

Women’s clothing store ROOLEE will be opening a location in Ammon.…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport launches new arts program

October 28, 2022 10:52 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will highlight live performances, permanent art displays and community art contests with the new Idaho Falls…

Most common fast food chains in Idaho

October 27, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the most common chain restaurants in Idaho using data from the Friendly City Lab at Georgia…

Liz Cheney’s PAC airs ad urging Arizona voters to reject GOP candidates Kari Lake and Mark Finchem

October 28, 2022 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston, CNN Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney is putting money behind her vow to do everything she can to prevent election deniers from winning in…

Tips from public lead to conviction for wildlife crimes in Madison County

October 27, 2022 12:38 PM News Team

On Oct. 24, Brayden Froehlich was sentenced in District Court in Madison County for multiple wildlife crimes including one felony count of…

Rear quarters of harvested deer found discarded in dumpster of Montpelier business

October 27, 2022 10:52 AM News Team

On Oct. 19, Idaho Fish Game received a call from the owner of Christensen Custom Cuts in Montpelier regarding the discovery of four rear deer…

BYU-Idaho dedicates 3 new campus buildings

October 27, 2022 5:09 PM Seth Ratliff

As the student population of Brigham Young University-Idaho continues to grow, so does the campus.…

Honoring former nuclear weapons workers

October 27, 2022 5:40 PM News Team

On Friday in Idaho Falls, former nuclear weapons workers will be honored as part of a National Day of…

Governor Gordon stresses fiscally conservative response to rising state revenues

October 27, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

“I am heartened by the higher-than-forecast state revenue picture reflected in the October CREG…

Idaho wins national workforce award for ICONIC effort

October 27, 2022 11:05 AM News Team

Idaho was one of only three states to win the State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC)…

Interest in programs aimed to ‘Survive, Drive and Thrive’ using ARPA funding far outpace supply

October 27, 2022 11:03 AM News Team

Last year, Governor Mark Gordon set up a plan to help Wyoming Survive, Drive and Thrive using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.…

Seats available in trapper education course Nov. 19 in Salmon

October 27, 2022 10:47 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Nov.…

3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours

October 27, 2022 10:47 AM News Team

The City of Pocatello Water Department and Water Pollution Control Department will switch to winter work hours starting Monday, Oct.…

Preparations underway to open Teton County seasonal dog park

October 27, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

With the arrival of winter weather and closure of the outdoor rodeo arena, preparations to open the seasonal dog park at the Teton County Fairgrounds…

Highland Media Specialist named Idaho School Librarian of the Year

October 27, 2022 9:48 AM News Team

The Idaho Library Association recently named Highland High School Media Specialist Melissa Nielsen as the Idaho School Librarian of the…

GOP’s Cheney endorsing Michigan Democrat Slotkin in a first

October 27, 2022 9:48 AM Associated Press

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney is expected to endorse and campaign for a Democrat, congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.…

Arrest made in Franklin County hit and run crash

October 17, 2022 11:54 AM News Team

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State…

Search continues for overdue hunter

October 26, 2022 11:06 AM News Team

The search continues for an…

US Justice Department sues Driggs over water pollution

October 26, 2022 9:36 AM Associated Press

The federal government is suing the City of Driggs for dumping toxic waste from its sewage treatment plant into a stream that feeds several scenic…

Driggs Mayor walks with elementary students

October 26, 2022 11:15 AM Braydon Wilson

The Driggs Mayor went on a walk with students at Driggs Elementary Students Wednesday Afternoon. Currently the mayor is participating in a…

Nearly all entrances and roads in Yellowstone will be closed Nov. 1

October 26, 2022 2:41 PM News Team

The West, South and East entrances and nearly all roads in Yellowstone National Park will be closed to regular vehicle traffic Nov. 1.…

BLM releases proposed plan to protect cultural resources in and around American Falls

October 26, 2022 2:22 PM News Team

Under the proposal, the area would remain open for compatible recreation uses, including big game and waterfowl hunting, fishing, horseback riding,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,041 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

October 26, 2022 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,041 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last week.…

Construction begins on new Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

October 26, 2022 12:19 PM News Team

Former Idaho Governor Philip E. Batt joined other dignitaries at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial on Wednesday to sign a beam and launch…

Preston joins AARP network of age friendly states and communities

October 26, 2022 11:56 AM News Team

To help meet this challenge, the City of Preston has announced its membership into the AARP Network of Age Friendly…

Idaho resident tuition is sixth lowest in nation

October 26, 2022 11:51 AM News Team

The College Board’s annual Trends in College Pricing ranks Idaho as the sixth least expensive state for average resident tuition and fees at…

Harlem Globetrotters announce Idaho Falls stop

October 26, 2022 11:59 AM News Team

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Hero Arena at the new Mountain America Center on Feb. 28,…

Elections Operations Center authorized for upcoming general election

October 26, 2022 12:12 PM News Team

Secretary Denney has again authorized the formation of an Elections Operations Center…

US Attorney Hurwit convenes domestic violence awareness month event

October 26, 2022 2:28 PM News Team

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit convened with more than 50 representatives from victim advocacy groups, domestic violence organizations, tribal…

Idaho STEM Action Center executive director appointed

October 26, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little appointed Caty Solace as executive director of the Idaho STEM Action…

Former Bingham Sheriff sentenced to 10 days in jail

October 25, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland was sentenced on aggravated assault charges Tuesday to 10 days in jail and serve probation for 3 years…

ISU opens reactor control training lab

October 26, 2022 11:40 AM Seth Ratliff

The next generation of nuclear engineers, reactor operators, and technicians are getting their start at Idaho State University. Idaho State…

Haunted Science Lab opens to public Oct. 29

October 18, 2022 9:33 AM News Team

A haunted attraction that showcases the not-so-spooky side of science returns this…

Sheriff’s office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween

October 24, 2022 11:44 AM News Team

There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the sheriff’s office wants parents to know which houses their children…

Local food bank receives more than 40,000 pounds of food

October 25, 2022 2:22 PM Braydon Wilson

The Family Crisis Center in Rexburg received a huge bonus to its food bank Tuesday…

Special needs trunk or treat set Oct. 29

October 25, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

Camp Hayden is hosting its 3rd Annual Special Needs Trunk or Treat at the Brickyard Event Center in Ammon on Oct.…

BLM’s Challis Field Office welcomes new manager

October 25, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

Josh Travers as the new field manager for the Challis Field Office. His official starting date was Monday, Oct. 17.…

Idaho nuclear lab gets $150M to upgrade infrastructure

October 25, 2022 11:17 AM Associated Press

The Idaho National Laboratory in the eastern part of the state will receive $150 million for infrastructure improvements to boost nuclear research…

Sage-grouse illegally taken in southeast Bingham County

October 25, 2022 11:04 AM News Team

There is no open hunting season for sage-grouse in or near the vicinity of where the carcasses were…

Search continues for overdue hunter

October 25, 2022 10:42 AM News Team

The search continues for an…

Police investigate crash that hospitalized 2

October 25, 2022 10:43 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 7:38 p.m. Monday at US 91 near Tyhee Road north of…

ISU Institute of Rural Health to offer suicide intervention trainings

October 25, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

The Institute of Rural Health at ISU is hosting suicide intervention trainings in October and…

Bannock County Veterans Services asks public to share memories of Pearl Harbor attack

October 25, 2022 9:31 AM News Team

Bannock County Veteran Services is asking the public to share their memories of the fateful attacks on Pearl…

Robbery suspect arrested

October 24, 2022 10:47 PM News Team

More that $200 cash has been recovered as a suspected robber is taken into custody Monday evening.…

Wyoming hunter shoots self while fighting off grizzly attack

October 24, 2022 9:37 AM Associated Press

A hunter accidentally shot himself in the leg while trying to fight off a grizzly bear attack in west-central Wyoming — the second such attack in a…

Town hall Tuesday to help combat illegal drugs including fentanyl

October 23, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

This meeting is to define the problem, provide education to the public and set the table for future…

Local bank embraces the spirit of giving

October 24, 2022 5:47 PM Braydon Wilson

The local branch of the WAFD bank in Rexburg found a way to embrace the spirit of giving. From now until December 19th the bank’s branch will be…

Yellowstone reduces fire danger to moderate

October 24, 2022 2:37 PM News Team

Yellowstone decreased the parkwide fire danger level from high to…

Idaho finds another deer with chronic wasting disease

October 24, 2022 12:55 PM Associated Press

The first confirmed case this year of chronic wasting disease has been detected in a deer in Idaho County in north-central Idaho, state wildlife…

Idaho gas prices still falling amid global recession fears

October 24, 2022 12:30 PM News Team

Prices in Idaho are 4.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 68.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.…

Idaho opioid abatement funds now exceed $26 million

October 24, 2022 11:39 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Idaho has received more than $26 million in opioid settlement funds following the state’s final 2022…

‘Nation’s Report Card’ results released Wyoming students

October 25, 2022 9:40 AM News Team

ading and mathematics, with the exception of eighth grade reading, where Wyoming student scores were statistically even with the national average in…

‘Nation’s Report Card’ results are in for Idaho students

October 25, 2022 9:39 AM News Team

The latest scores in the National Assessment for Education Progress (NAEP) provide some encouraging news for Idaho as schools continue working to…

Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 1 new fire

October 24, 2022 12:50 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last…

Idahoans receive awards for volunteerism and philanthropy

October 24, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

Volunteers and philanthropists from across Idaho will be honored at the Idaho Philanthropy Day virtual award ceremony on Nov.…

Record fish caught in Idaho

October 21, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of fishing records in Idaho from Land Big…

Free health screenings offered

October 24, 2022 11:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

Eastern Idaho Public Health and Southeastern Idaho Public Health offices are offering free health screenings to anyone 18 years or…

A dogwalker caught an alligator in rural Idaho

October 22, 2022 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

A person walking their dog in rural Idaho was in for quite a surprise when they encountered an alligator, hundreds of miles from the coast where the…

Stay safe while working in the yard

October 24, 2022 9:51 AM News Team

As the leaves turn, fall weather arrives in the Mountain…

Teton County Trash Bash reminds people of the importance of recycling

October 23, 2022 10:26 PM Braydon Wilson

The Teton valley community rolled out the red carpet to remind others of the importance of recycling. It was the return of the annual Teton valley…

Rep. Liz Cheney on Trump testimony: He’s ‘not going to turn this into a circus’

October 23, 2022 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Aaron Pellish, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, said the…

Halloween Mutt Strut set Oct. 26

October 23, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with…

NeighborWorks Pocatello to break ground on apartment complex for low-income senior citizens

October 23, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

NeighborWorks Pocatello will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Oct. 25 at 5:15 p.m. for a new 49-unit apartment complex for low-income senior…