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Number of self-reported COVID-19 cases at BYU almost doubles

September 10, 2020 9:40 AM Associated Press

The number of self-reported coronavirus cases on Brigham Young University’s campus has almost doubled to 146, officials…

329 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 17 new deaths

September 9, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 329 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…

80 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 9, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 80 new COVID-19 cases on…

University of Wyoming in-person class pause extended

September 9, 2020 4:33 PM Associated Press

In-person classes at the University of Wyoming will begin for the fall semester no sooner than Monday amid ongoing efforts to test for the…

Virus keeps couple from baby born to Idaho surrogate

September 9, 2020 3:39 PM Associated Press

A Chinese couple has been prevented by coronavirus health restrictions from traveling to the U.S. to take custody of their newborn child, who remains…

240 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 4 new deaths

September 8, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 240 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

111 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 8, 2020 2:59 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 111 new COVID-19 cases on…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 8, 2020 4:49 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 8, 2020 2:55 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with…

Chubbuck Police cancel 2020 Trunk or Treat event

September 8, 2020 2:41 PM News Team

The Chubbuck Police Department has canceled the 2020 Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October.…

Blackfoot Police trunk or treat canceled

September 8, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department has decided to cancel its trunk or treat this…

Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed in D93

September 7, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 reports the following confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in its…

74 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday

September 7, 2020 5:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 74 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Wyoming students return to school scenes altered by virus

September 7, 2020 9:59 AM Associated Press

Childhood chatter rang out over the blacktop, masked students queued up for school buses, and street signs blinked a warning to slow down outside of…

190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death

September 6, 2020 6:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

281 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

September 5, 2020 6:00 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 281 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

269 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 10 new deaths

September 4, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 269 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

59 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 4, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 59 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

September 4, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

263 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday

September 3, 2020 5:49 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 263 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4; governor encourages flu shots

September 3, 2020 9:57 AM News Team, Associated Press

Governor Little announced Thursday Idaho will remain in Stage 4 for at least another two…

106 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 3, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 106 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

D93 schools will be in Phase 2 Sept. 7 – Sept. 11

September 3, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday schools will be open in Phase 2 (Yellow Phase) Sept. 7 – Sept.…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 3, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bingham County.…

Bannock County rescinds COVID-19 emergency declaration

September 3, 2020 12:31 PM News Team

The Bannock County Commissioners rescinded the COVID-19 emergency declarations during its regular business meeting…

COVID-19 cases increase in Southeast Idaho

September 2, 2020 8:44 PM Cole Sams

Southeast Idaho Public Health reported 140 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on September…

296 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 4 new deaths

September 2, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 296 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

108 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

September 2, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 108 new confirmed cases of…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 2, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

280 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 7 new deaths

September 1, 2020 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 280 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

151 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

September 1, 2020 4:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 191 new cases in the area on…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 1, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to…

Demand for Medical Lab Scientists booms due to COVID-19, ISU sees 100% job placement rate

September 1, 2020 2:57 PM Emma Iannacone

The pandemic has brought a critical–and often forgotten–medical field to the forefront, and it’s benefitting some Idaho State University…

Teton County Housing Department receives grant for emergency housing

September 1, 2020 12:30 PM News Team

The Jackson/Teton County Housing Department received a $25,000 grant to secure temporary housing for community members seeking a place to quarantine…

COVID-19 hotline & ISU COVID-19 testing site closed Monday

September 1, 2020 11:11 AM News Team

The Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) COVID-19 Hotline and the Idaho State University COVID-19 Testing Site will both be closed on Monday,…

Idaho to begin payments for Trump’s Lost Wages program this week

September 1, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

The State of Idaho will begin making payments for the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended unemployment benefits in order…

221 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 new deaths

August 31, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 221 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

August 31, 2020 6:21 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to…

Incarcerated man diagnosed with COVID-19 dies at hospital

August 31, 2020 6:25 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reported the death of a 64-year-old man hospitalized with COVID-19 Monday. …

SIPH reports lab results delay, 9 new COVID-19 cases

August 31, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

Due to a delay in reporting of positive lab reports, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 case count is low for Monday. When SIPH receives…

Teton Co. Wyo. District Public Health order extended until Sept. 30

August 31, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

The Teton District Public Health Order #20-6, requiring all adults wear face coverings in public places in Teton County, including within the City of…

EIPH lifts orders of restriction in Clark and Lemhi Counties

August 31, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

At the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board last Thursday, action was taken to lift Public Health’s Orders of Restriction for Lemhi and Clark…

190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death

August 30, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on…

293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 5 new deaths

August 29, 2020 8:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

98 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 28, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 98 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on campus

August 28, 2020 4:50 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on…

262 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 10 new deaths

August 28, 2020 5:38 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 262 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

EIPH confirms 2 more COVID-19 related deaths

August 28, 2020 2:45 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported two more COVID-19 deaths in EIPH’s region.…

BSU, UI and WSU confront student parties during pandemic

August 28, 2020 1:33 PM Associated Press

Boise State University has suspended three fraternities for reportedly having large gatherings that officials fear could contribute to the spread of…

53 inmates, 5 staff test positive for COVID-19 at Bingham County Jail

August 28, 2020 11:35 AM News Team

Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland reports 53 inmates and 5 staff have tested positive for…

Chesbro offers free music lessons to kids

August 27, 2020 8:49 PM Adrian Luevano

Due to the pandemic, kids going back to school will not be able to participate in band or orchestra in some school…

342 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 6 new deaths

August 27, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 342 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Butte County Commissioners raise COVID-19 risk level to high

August 27, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

In July, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health adopted the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan for the eight-county…

EIPH confirmes 2 more COVID-19 deaths, Fremont County mandatory face coverings and other restrictions rescinded

August 27, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of two females due to complications of COVID-19.…

54 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, another death confirmed in Bingham County

August 27, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 54 new confirmed cases of…

Idaho weighs whether to adopt new CDC testing guidelines

August 27, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Idaho’s public health officials are trying to decide whether they’ll officially adopt new CDC guidelines that no longer recommend coronavirus testing…

Idaho State Board of Education approves temporary change to attendance rule

August 26, 2020 6:03 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved a proposed and temporary rule change for how Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is reported by Idaho public…

88 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 26, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 88 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

305 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 11 new deaths

August 26, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 305 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

Idaho nonprofits seek statewide mask mandate

August 26, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

The Idaho Nonprofit Center is collecting signatures on a letter calling on Governor Brad Little to enact a statewide mask mandate. The group will…

Idaho ranked fourth nationally for critical access hospitals

August 26, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

Over the past year, Idaho ranked fourth…

EIRMC receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

August 26, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presented Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke…

Air Pollution Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast Idaho

August 26, 2020 10:18 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution again for Wednesday.…

405 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 12 new deaths

August 25, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 405 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Positive COVID-19 case causes Portneuf District Library to temporarily shut down

August 25, 2020 2:02 PM Cole Sams

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck announced on Monday that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

August 25, 2020 6:13 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bingham County.…

53 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 25, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 53 new cases on…

D91 announces new rules, expectations for Ravsten Stadium

August 25, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 is unveiling new rules and expectations for Ravsten Stadium amid COVID-19 in accordance with guidance from local…

Idaho’s rate of positive COVID-19 cases are dropping, but not enough, health officials say

August 25, 2020 2:19 PM Emma Iannacone

It appears social distancing measures and mask mandates could be reducing Idaho’s rate of Covid-19…

217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 7 new deaths

August 24, 2020 4:58 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 217 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

61 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 24, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 61 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

D25 students return to school amid pandemic “went really well”

August 24, 2020 4:42 PM Emma Iannacone

Students and teachers are back in the classroom after a long hiatus from the…

191 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death

August 23, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 191 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Pandemic showing negative impact on mental health

August 23, 2020 3:03 PM Chelsea Briar

Providers are expressing an increased rate of people seeking mental health services, including people who have never stepped foot in a therapeutic…

293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

August 22, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Memorial dedicated to Idaho lives lost to COVID-19

August 21, 2020 4:38 PM Chelsea Briar

298 small white flags surround the American flag pole in Bruce Mason’s front yard in Driggs.…

239 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

August 21, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 239 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Idaho restrictions remain; governor touts food banks

August 21, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Friday he will keep the state in his fourth and final stage for reopening the economy for at least another two weeks as…

85 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday

August 21, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 85 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Teton County surveillance testing for businesses starts August 24

August 21, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department, in partnership with St. John’s Health, will begin COVID-19 surveillance testing for businesses beginning…

‘Fill the Boot’ goes virtual

August 21, 2020 1:38 PM News Team

For 66 years, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community – one dollar at a time – as…

University of Wyoming reports 61 cases of the coronavirus

August 21, 2020 1:15 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming has reported 61 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, officials…

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas concert canceled due to pandemic

August 21, 2020 11:51 AM Associated Press

The annual Christmas concert by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ choir has been canceled because of lingering concerns about the…

Air Quality Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast Idaho

August 21, 2020 10:35 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports the Air Quality Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast…

97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 20, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases on…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

August 20, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another death due to complications from COVID-19 in Bonneville County.…

424 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 7 new deaths

August 20, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 424 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Bannock County Jail confirms 4 inmates test positive for COVID-19

August 20, 2020 11:10 AM Emma Iannacone

In a press conference Thursday, Manu confirmed four inmates tested positive for COVID-19 this…

Online predator threat increases during pandemic

August 20, 2020 3:34 PM Chelsea Briar

Distance learning is meant to keep kids safe from COVID-19 but experts are reminding parents of the dangers lurking on the…

Rural Idaho school district sees influx of city kids

August 20, 2020 1:04 PM Associated Press

A rural Idaho school district is pushing back its start date because of an influx of children from neighboring cities that have enrolled in its…

Idahoans receiving jobless benefits, pandemic grants or bonuses could owe tax

August 20, 2020 12:05 PM News Team

Idahoans who received money from the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have an unexpected tax bill when they file their 2020 Idaho income tax…

First COVID-19 death in Fremont County

August 19, 2020 9:15 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reported the first death due to complications of COVID-19 in Fremont County on…

370 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 9 new deaths

August 19, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 370 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

57 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 19, 2020 4:23 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 57 new cases in the area on…

Utah’s largest county extends mask mandate until year’s end

August 19, 2020 6:32 PM Associated Press

A mask mandate in Utah’s largest county, which includes Salt Lake City, has been extended until the end of the…

UPDATE: Additional 121 Yellowstone employees negative for COVID-19

August 18, 2020 3:38 PM News Team

UPDATE 8/19/2020: All 121 “pending” employee COVID-19 tests taken late last week have returned negative, bringing the park’s total asymptomatic…

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

August 19, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Local library adjusts during pandemic

August 19, 2020 4:51 PM Jilliana Colina

A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving…

384 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 9 new deaths

August 18, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 384 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 18, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area on…