Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato…
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Idaho camper shoots family dog, mistaking it for wolf
A family has said their pet dog is recovering after she was shot twice last weekend by a camper in Idaho who mistook her for a wolf.…
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Idaho officials brace for tough wildfire season amid drought
Idaho officials are bracing for what could be a challenging wildfire season.…
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2 hospitalized after 4 vehicle crash
UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 118, in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 10:36…
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State Board approves changes to college admissions, access, affordability policies
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved changes to its policy on minimum college admissions requirements and a second policy intended…
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85 abandoned dogs found in Idaho home after tenant evicted
Police in northern Idaho say 85 dogs were found abandoned in a home where a tenant had recently been evicted.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 87 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 87 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Child immunization clinic held Wednesday
The free immunization clinic is open to all children ages 18 years and younger who need immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination for those 12…
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Wyoming lawmakers pursue 2 hate crimes bills for 2022
Wyoming lawmakers are pursuing two possible hate crimes bills for next year’s legislative session.…
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Risch on Biden-Putin meeting
U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement after President Biden’s summit with Russian President…
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Yellowstone horseback day ride permit program enters fifth year
Yellowstone National Park will continue issuing free day permits to individuals who ride or lead stock such as horses and mules on park trails this…
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27 Idaho postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020
In Idaho, 27 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2020.…
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Wyoming Cancer Program announces changes
The Wyoming Cancer Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), announced changes to breast, cervical and colorectal screening…
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Twin Falls County caregivers sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a man and woman from Twin Falls were sentenced Friday, June 11, for provider…
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Dairy West earns award for Curds + Kindness pandemic response
Dairy West is among seven organizations the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy honored Monday with its 10th annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards.…
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Grand Teton fire danger increases to high
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park,…
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Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce
Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday with Western Governors University (WGU) to expand access to affordable degree…
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Moccasin Ridge temporarily open for firewood collection
The Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District has opened the Moccasin Ridge Road (Forest Service road #60244) beyond the closed gate through to the end of the…
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North Monument Fire fully contained
The Bureau of Land Management reports the North Monument Fire was reported by the Arco Fire Department at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.…
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Campylobacter cases increasing in region; raw milk suspected as source of illness
Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeing an increase of cases of Campylobacter illness which is likely associated with drinking unpasteurized (raw)…
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Cold Creek Fire estimated at 2,500 acres
UPDATE 6/15/21: The Bureau of Land Management reports the Cold Creek Fire is now estimated at 2,500…
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Construction update at the I-15/US-20 intersection
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing the eastbound Grandview Dr. right-lane onto US 20.…
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Federal homeless relief in Pocatello
New resources are coming to help the…
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Search for missing 27-year old man enters third day
Search operations continued into the third day for missing 27-year-old man Cian McLaughlin in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Collaborative efforts result in restoration of Henrys Lake shoreline
Wildlife, residents and anglers in southeast Idaho will all benefit from collaborative efforts to restore the Henrys Lake shorelines and improve lake…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 89 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 89 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Unemployed workers risk benefits if they skip job referrals
Unemployed Idaho residents could get kicked out of a state benefits program if they don’t follow new job-seeking requirements that went into effect…
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Wyoming advocates hopeful about pot initiatives despite odds
Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially…
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E. coli warning signs to be posted on Fish Creek and Flat Creek
Signs will be posted this week on portions of Fish Creek and Flat Creek warning recreational users of elevated levels of Escherichia coli bacteria…
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Idaho officials pay $2.6M for wrongful convictions of 2 men
Idaho officials have approved payments of $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, to two men who spent decades in prison for crimes they didn’t…
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Yellowstone tourism creates $560 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows 3.8 million people to Yellowstone National Park in 2020 spent more than $444 million in communities…
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Free, at-home COVID-19 tests are available in Idaho by dialing 2-1-1
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to Idaho residents.…
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Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise– and…
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Chinook fishing on Little Salmon River to close June 18
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on Friday, June 18, as Chinook salmon…
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Police arrest man who hid handgun in Fred Meyer
Police want to question a man who they say left a loaded handgun in the Idaho Falls Fred…
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Teens taken into custody for stealing car
Two teens are in custody after a police…
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Fire danger spikes as heat grips parts of Montana, Wyoming
Authorities warned of extreme wildfire dangers as a sweltering heat wave was forecast to intensify across much of eastern Montana and northern…
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Idaho Falls to host free walkability workshops
The Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) is partnering with the Looking Glass Academy to present free workshops to identify…
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3 fires detected in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected three fires in the last week.…
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New voter education website
The Secretary of State’s office has launched a new Voter Education page on Idaho’s election information website.…
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Central Fire District issues burn ban
Since the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning, the Central Fire District said no burning will be…
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White-nose syndrome detected in bats at Devils Tower National Monument
Wildlife researchers have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats at Devils Tower National Monument.…
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Goodenough Road Fire fully contained
The Bureau of Land Management reports the Goodenough Road Fire was reported at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.…
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Expect delays on a section of Fall Creek Road
Motorists and bikers should expect to experience delays during the next two weeks on a section of Fall Creek Road in…
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Police apprehend prowler in Idaho Falls neighborhood
Idaho Falls Police officers investigated several reports of a prowler in the area of Belaire Park around 7:00 a.m. Monday.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo says goodbye to sloth bears
It was a bittersweet weekend at the Idaho Falls Zoo, with two cubs time at the zoo coming to a…
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Free Fishing Day takes over Idaho
Bait was hooked and lines were cast at many of our local lakes and ponds on…
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Idaho’s ongoing drought halts some irrigation months early
Severe drought in southern Idaho forced water managers to halt irrigation from the Magic Reservoir months earlier than normal.…
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Search for man missing in Grand Teton National Park continues
UPDATE 6/14/21: Grand Teton rangers received updated information from the tip line monday morning about missing 27-year-old, Cian McLaughlin.…
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Alex Boyé films movie scene in Pocatello
Well-known singer and actor Alex Boyé made movie history in Pocatello…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 228 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 228 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…
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Gov. Gordon outlines plan to help Wyoming thrive post-pandemic
Governor Mark Gordon has released the planning framework for how to leverage resources, including federal relief funds, to make sure Wyoming thrives…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Idaho gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…
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Idaho State summer concerts return in July
The summer tradition of outdoor concerts on the Idaho State University Quad will return in…
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Yellowstone fire danger moves to moderate
The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now…
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Driggs to host Gov. Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Driggs on June…
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Reward offered for information regarding cattle shooting
The Idaho Cattle Association is looking for information regarding the shooting of two cattle owned by an ICA…
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Idaho groups get $2.4 million to help with housing vouchers
Four housing organizations in Idaho are getting coronavirus relief funding to help cover the cost emergency housing vouchers.…
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Motorcyclist passed away after head-on crash
Caribou County Sheriff J Adam Mabey reports a motorcyclist passed away from his injuries after crashing his motorcycle head-on into a car over the…
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1 hospitalized after crash on I-15
A 55-year-old Pocatello resident was hospitalized Monday morning after a crash on Interstate 15 near milepost 57, near…
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Basic American Foods announces straight shifts
Basic American Foods announced starting in August 2021, team members at its Blackfoot, Shelley and Rexburg manufacturing locations will be moving to…
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10 local high school students receive Idaho Falls Power scholarships
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) has selected 10 local high school students to receive $500 college scholarships for their efforts to develop and demonstrate…
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Pocatello Regional Airport debuts redesigned website
Pocatello Regional Airport’s online home has a new…
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2 hospitalized after crash on I-86 near American Falls
Two individuals were hospitalized Sunday after a crash on Interstate…
Continue Reading 3 crashes on I-15 near Pocatello
Idaho State Police investigated three separate crashes northbound Interstate 15 at mile marker 67, in Pocatello Sunday around 5:11 p.m.…
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Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road begins Tuesday
The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement beginning 4 a.m.…
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Fall River Electric to host energy expo
Fall River Electric Cooperative is hosting a free in person Energy Expo in conjunction with its annual business meeting for owner-members on…
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Power outage affects thousands in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power crews are working to restore power Monday…
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Temple Square to slowly reopen this summer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced it will start to reopen Temple Square in Salt Lake City starting…
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Power restored in Rexburg, surrounding areas
Crews are investigating to determine the cause. Power is expected to be fully restored by 6:30…
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Owen Bircher Horse Arena to close at noon Monday
Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation will close the Owen Bircher Arena on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. for the remainder of the day.…
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Work resumes at night on Flat Creek
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be resuming work on the Flat Creek bridge the week of June 13.…
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Update: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
US 20 between St. Anthony and Sugar City is blocked in all directions, as crews respond to a “multiple vehicle” accident south of St.…
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1 dead after being hit by truck
Despite life saving measures by the IFPD and EMS personnel, the victim died at the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department asks for help filling the boot this weekend
Jimmie Hitch, with the fire department organizes the event every year, and said it’s great to be holding the event again, after it having to be…
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Pay-It-Forward Flower Giveaway on Saturday
This weekend our neighbors in Pocatello will have the chance to pay it…
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Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Summit on June 19
Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday? Add the Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Summit on June 19 to your…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 118 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 118 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Volunteers needed for Bunks Across America build event
The annual event is a day for communities nationwide to get together to build beds for children who don’t have beds to sleep in.…
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WHP stresses seat belt use as vehicle crash fatalities nears 40
So far this year, Wyoming has experienced 39 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.…
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Idaho rural-to-urban population shift continued in 2020
Idaho’s urban areas continue to see significant population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released city population…
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Teton County, Wyo. launches Vaxi Taxi to host pop-up vaccination clinics
The Teton County Health Department now has a mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, called Vaxi Taxi, that will host pop-up vaccination clinics around the…
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Police seek help identifying apartment intruder
The Rexburg Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying the person in this video.…
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Grand Teton has record visitation in May
Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 363,712 recreation visits in May…
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Idaho Parks and Recreation releases 2021 Idaho Trail Supporter Sticker
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has released the second edition of its Idaho Trails Supporter…
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Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge sworn in to office
Idaho’s newest federal magistrate judge, Raymond Patricco Jr., has been sworn in during a brief ceremony at the federal courthouse in Boise.…
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Grand Teton tourism creates $754 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service report shows almost 3.3 million visitors to Grand Teton National Park in 2020 spent more than $598 million in communities…
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Elderly woman, 3 police officers taken to hospital after house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at the 2000 block of Greentree Lane shortly after…
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Yellowstone has busiest May on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 483,159 recreation visits in May 2021.…
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Treaty Day Fireworks Celebration set for July 2
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announce it will sponsor the 2021 Treaty Day Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July…
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Officials: Wyoming fire season could get bad in midsummer
Wyoming officials say fire season should be about average in the state until about midsummer, when things could begin to heat up.…
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Yellowstone National Park unveils automated electric cars
Park officials have launched the first tests of electric vehicles in Yellowstone National Park that are capable of operating without drivers.…
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Local doctor makes recommendations to fight myopia
The pandemic may be nearing the end, but some of the effects are already…
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Man behind brutal mass stabbing to spend life in prison
A man who stabbed nine people at a toddler’s birthday party in Boise three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison plus another 120 years for…
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Fire officials talk preparedness ahead of fire season
Chris Burger, with the BLM Idaho Falls district, says the four-month outlook published by the National Interagency Fire Center, shows an increase as…
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2 released from hospital, 1 still hospitalized after ISP car hit on I-15
The crash that injured three people Wednesday on Interstate 15, including an Idaho State Police Trooper, remains under…
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Hospitals still seeing COVID-19 patients, despite lower numbers
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are still seeing COVID patients, as cases continue to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 102 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 102 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Burn ban to start June 14 in Inkom, McCammon
A burn ban will start June 14 for portions of the Marsh…
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Chubbuck Days Parade and Festival returns
After being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chubbuck Days Parade and Festival is…
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