Idaho Falls hosts law enforcement conference
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA) partnered with the City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Police to host this year’s Idaho Law…
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Free breakfast for all veterans, active military personnel and their families Friday
There is a special event Friday to start the Memorial Day…
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Minidoka National Historic Site Visitor Center summer hours begin Friday
On Friday, May 28, the Visitor Center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer…
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Concrete slab falls off semi
The already congested interchange at Interstate 15 and Highway 20 got even more congested…
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State Board approves construction of ISU Alumni Center, U of I plan to establish daily flights near campus
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved proposals Thursday from Idaho State University and the University of…
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Emergency drill held at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Airport took part in a full-scale exercise…
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WYO 22 speed limit changes
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be changing the speed limit for the WYO 22 corridor between Spring Gulch and Emily’s…
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Brush Canyon Fire contained
The Bureau of Land Management reports the Brush Canyon Fire was reported at 11:17 a.m.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 139 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 139 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Kenneth Jones in court Thursday
The man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Stephanie Eldredge is back in court…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin, acting governor, bans mask mandates
Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin on Thursday issued an executive order banning mask mandates statewide among state political entities.…
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IDA to celebrate Allegiant Airlines flight to Portland with water salute Friday
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will celebrate the inaugural flight of Allegiant Airlines from IDA to Portland (PDX) with a traditional…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
Now’s the perfect time to drop a line in your local fishing…
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Idaho high school students named national cyber scholars, awarded scholarships
After participating in a rigorous 48-hour cybersecurity competition, the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation has named 10 Idaho high school…
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Weather-permitting, Beartooth Highway to open Friday
Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open Friday at 8…
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Idaho WIC temporarily increases food benefits
Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will see…
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Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone
The U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, says pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to…
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Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke announces candidacy for Lt. Governor
Scott Bedke announced his candidacy fort Lt. Governor Thursday.…
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It’s Memorial Day Weekend. What’s safe to do?
As the United States marks Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, so many people are planning to travel to places they haven’t been in a year,…
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Pocatello Chief Civil Deputy Attorney to retire
After 40 years of practicing law, City of Pocatello Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Kirk Bybee will be…
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SIPH offers free HIV, Syphilis testing during June
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free HIV and Syphilis testing to at-risk individuals throughout the month of June in all…
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Committee names to vet IPTV general manager candidates
The Idaho State Board of Education’s executive director has formed a screening committee to interview candidates interested in becoming the next…
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Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow-Daybell appear in court Wednesday
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell are scheduled to appear separately in court Wednesday facing multiple felony charges related to the deaths of…
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I-15, US-20 Interim Project underway
The Interstate 15 and U.S. 20 interchange at Exit 119 is undergoing an interim makeover for safety. A bigger project is down the…
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Burley man found guilty in 1995 cold case murder
A decades-old cold case has finally come to an…
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Annual fifth grade bike ride returns for District 93
After being canceled the last two years, this year’s ride was scheduled for last Friday but was pushed back due to…
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Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff through May 30
At the direction of the President of the United States to honor the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, Calif., Governor Brad Little and Governor…
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COVID-19 outbreak at Idaho high school
A new COVID-19 crisis is rising in Coeur d’Alene’s Lake City High…
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Little, Wasden praise spent fuel milestone
Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following joint statement Wednesday praising the completion by the U.S. Navy of…
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Jackson Recreation Center reduces hours due to staffing constraints
The Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center will be reducing operational hours effective June 1 due to staffing constraints.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 192 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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IDWR sends curtailment notices to 129 water users with junior water rights
More than a hundred junior groundwater right users in eastern Idaho and the Magic Valley have been given notice they could see their water cut off as…
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Farmers buy land, make camp by shut Oregon irrigation canal
Two farmers with ties to anti-government activist Ammon Bundy have purchased land by a shut-off irrigation canal in Oregon that would normally…
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High speed chase ends with arrests
Fort Hall Police officers were conducting daily patrol at the Fort Hall Bottoms on the Reservation Tuesday around 1:00 p.m. and observed a suspicious…
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ISU accelerated nursing program expands to Pocatello campus
Idaho State University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) undergraduate program is expanding to the Pocatello…
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Idaho Falls, Pocatello Texas Roadhouse locations to host hiring event
As local diners return to their favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse is staffing…
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Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes Friday
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest…
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SIPH office in Preston remains open
Southeastern Idaho Public Health would like to provide clarification regarding the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s announcement that its…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport to conduct training exercise Thursday
On Thursday, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will be conducting a live emergency…
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Motor Vu Drive-In to open Friday
Following major renovations and upgrades, the Motor Vu Drive-In is officially reopening for the 2021 summer season on Friday with a double-feature on…
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New wolf killing laws prompt push to revive protections
Wildlife advocates are pressing the Biden administration to revive protections for gray wolves across the Northern Rockies after Republican lawmakers…
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Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow-Daybell face murder charges in deaths of Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow
Prosecutors announced Grand Jury indictments Tuesday against Chad Guy Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell related to the deaths of Tammy Daybell, Tylee…
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Police identify body found in Chubbuck
The Chubbuck Police Department has identified a body found in a field Saturday as Karl…
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Idaho’s historic waste disposal site to close after receiving final shipment
Environmental Management (EM) crews recently placed a final radioactive waste shipment into the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest…
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Teton County, Wyo. mask order in effect June 1 to June 11 for public, private K-12 schools
Wyoming statewide Health Order #1, which requires masks in public and private K-12 schools, is set to expire on May 31, 2021.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 149 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 149 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Officials investigate incident involving woman approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone
U.S. Park Rangers of Yellowstone National Park are investigating an incident of a woman approaching wildlife at Roaring Mountain.…
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DHW’s Preston office to close in June, services continue to be available
The Department of Health and Welfare is leveraging a lease that expires at the end of June to permanently close a small office in Preston.…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex opens May 29
One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this…
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Wyoming candidate undeterred after teen pregnancy disclosure
A U.S. House candidate in Wyoming who disclosed that he impregnated a 14-year-old girl when he was 18 scoffed at the idea of dropping out of the race…
Continue Reading Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials
Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot by a sportsman in spring of 2020 who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the…
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Memorial Day gas prices predicted to be most expensive since 2014
The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is just around the corner, but with surging demand for fuel, rental cars, airfare and hotel…
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Bannock County DMV to resume regular business hours
The Bannock County Motor Vehicle lobby will resume regular business hours for the public on Wednesday, June…
Continue Reading Wolves scare deer and reduce auto collisions 24%, study says
Scientists found an unconventional way of reducing the frequency of deer-auto collisions could be allowing wolves to roam a…
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Idaho Legislature hires own lawyers to defend new initiative
The Idaho Supreme Court has agreed to allow the state Legislature to intervene in two lawsuits that challenge the same restrictive voter initiative…
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Idaho Dept. of Finance warns investors about virtual currency
The director if the Idaho Department of Finance is warning people of the risks of investing in…
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Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship recipients announced
Governor Brad Little announced Monday the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities.…
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Snow King summer construction projects underway
Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) is well underway on summer construction projects on Snow King Mountain.…
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Snow King Summit Lift chairs for sale
You can buy chairs from the Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) Summit Lift starting…
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COVID-19 media briefing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, May…
Continue Reading When to see the total lunar eclipse and ‘flower’ supermoon
The moon is about to put on a bit of a show. The full moon on May 26 will be the first total lunar eclipse since January 2019, according to EarthSky.…
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New report highlights Medicaid expansion benefits in Wyoming
A new report made public last week has highlighted the potential benefits for workers in Wyoming as state lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid.…
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‘Carry The Load’ nonprofit advocates for Memorial Day
On Monday, members of the nonprofit Carry The Load stopped by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Idaho…
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$1,000 reward offered after Teton River access sites vandalized
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Fish and Game are asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of several access…
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Idaho Falls community bike ride rescheduled due to weather
The community bike ride and barbecue scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed due to an inclement weather forecast. …
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Idaho woman sentenced to life for killing husband
An Idaho woman has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband, after the judge told her that her explanation for the man’s death did…
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Pocatello Mayor fears new property tax law will jeopardize growth
A new property tax law that aimed to lessen the burden on homeowners has city officials sounding the…
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Plan released for $440M in Idaho education rescue money
Idaho education officials say the state’s primary challenge in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is helping students make up lost ground due to…
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Idaho angler missing after boating accident on Salmon River
An Idaho man is missing after a weekend boating accident on the Salmon River.…
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New Idaho Democratic executive director
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Fred Cornforth announced Monday party has hired Jared DeLoof to serve as Executive Director heading into the 2022…
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Portneuf Medical Center opens a new wing, adds special care unit
Portneuf Medical Center is opening a renovated wing and adding an 11-bed special care unit (SCU) to support the increased need for specialized…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 329 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 580K vaccinated
Idaho officials reported 329 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading INL meets agreement to store used naval nuclear fuel ahead of schedule
One of the key provisions of the Agreement is that the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF), operated for the NNPP by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, would…
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LDS Missionary Training Centers to resume limited on-site training
As COVID-19 conditions continue to improve in some locations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking ahead to resume on-site…
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Idaho crash fatalities down in 2020
The number of fatal crashes on American roads increased in 2020, but AAA says Idaho was not part of the deadly…
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Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy runs for Idaho governor
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is running to be Idaho’s next governor, according to documents filed Friday with the Secretary of State’s…
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Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
Scientists say the outlook for the western U.S. fire season is grim because it’s starting far drier than 2020’s record-breaking fire year.…
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Local writers win IDeal education savings scholarships
Twelve young local writers were declared winners of the Idaho PTV PBS KIDS Writers Contest…
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2021 Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship winners announced
The 2021 Jackie Caivano Scholarship recipients have been selected. …
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Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council released the first draft of its strategic plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use…
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Advanced Test Reactor begins major overhaul to replace core components
The Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at Idaho National Laboratory is getting an overhaul that will shut it down for nine…
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Brady Chapel open house planned for Memorial Day
Brady Chapel will be open to the public Memorial…
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Thunder Ridge band teacher puts on one last show
For over thirty years, students in districts 91 and 93 have tried to harness their skills under the direction of Richard…
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Idaho Falls summer food program to begin Jun 6
Students will have access to food all summer long, thanks to community…
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Local hero teen who died saving girlfriend awarded Carnegie medal
A local hero is posthumously being honored for his…
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Community recovery meeting for Rigby school shooting happening Monday
Rigby Police are offering a “community recovery meeting” on Monday for the families affected by the shooting at Rigby Middle…
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Temporary road closures as unused railroad crossings get removed
East Idaho Railroad will be removing the unused railroad crossing at Park Avenue, south of W Broadway on Monday and Tuesday, May 24th and…
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Hero Fun Run benefits 7-year-old
Costumes were on full display for Saturday’s Hero Fun Run/Walk 5K and 10K in Idaho Falls, an exciting event to help benefit 7-year-old superhero Owen…
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Two arrested after altercation with police
According to the probable cause affidavit, it all started when police attempted to arrest 26-year-old Brendon Earl Nichols for failing to comply with…
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Judge declares Lori Vallow/Daybell indigent
The judge in the Lori Vallow/Daybell case has declared her…
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US 20 blocked near Island Park
The Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 is blocked about three miles east of the Island Park…
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IFFD welcomes 6 new members
The Idaho Falls Fire Department welcomed six new probationary firefighters to the department and…
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Parents, high school counselors using website to help students prepare for life after high school
By looking at which skills can lead to certain careers, users can then see what training is needed for that job McConnell…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 168 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 168 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Fun Run set Saturday
The Children’s Mental Health Awareness Fun Run is set for Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. at the Portneuf Wellness…
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Idaho Falls seeks input on housing in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department is asking for input through two separate surveys and virtual public meetings that…
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Idaho’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.1%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1% in April, dropping slightly from 3.2% in…
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Wyoming public health orders reach expected final phase
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the likely final phase for statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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EIRMC modifies visitor policy
As community rates of COVID-19 continue to wane, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy. …
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2 arrested after high speed chase
Fort Hall Police arrested Tribal member Tylynn Edmo and charged him and his passenger Patricia Ball after an extensive high-speed chase on the Fort…
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