Playmill Theater going strong despite pandemic
Theater is alive and well in West Yellowstone Montana, as crowds flock to see one of three shows at the…
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Woman sentenced for walking on thermal area in Yellowstone
Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced a 26-year-old New Hartford, Connecticut woman was sentenced to seven days in jail for walking on…
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Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…
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Temporary closure of Moose-Wilson Road lifted
The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road, between Murie Ranch Junction and Death Canyon Junction, is temporary closed to all visitors including…
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Chukars score early and often, defeat Boise 9-2 for consecutive victories
Early runs helped the Chukars take the lead in the first inning against Boise Wednesday night, and the Chuks stretched that advantage to blow out the…
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Chad Daybell waives right to speedy trial
Chad Daybell has waived his right to speedy trial, according to court documents posted on Aug.…
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Rockford Elementary moves to remote learning after COVID-19 outbreak
A small outbreak of COVID-19 has temporarily shut down Rockford Elementary School in the Snake River School…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,019 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,019 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Parents sue over mask mandate ban
A group of Utah parents is suing the state over a law that bans school districts from approving mask mandates.…
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Utah teen is alive, recovering after falling 50 feet while hiking
A Utah teen is alive and recovering after falling 50 feet while hiking with a friend in Provo…
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ISU Season of Note 2021-22 performances announced
Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2021-22 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and…
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Marshall Public Library seeks yearbook donations for Idaho archives
The Marshall Public Library is hoping you’ll be able to help preserve a piece of Pocatello’s…
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2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series raised $40,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho announced its 2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series held at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In raised more…
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Idaho Falls and Ammon celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day
The community showed up Tuesday to celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day, as the cities of Idaho Falls and Ammon honored the team with a…
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Chukars bounce back, take down Boise 10-2 to even nine-game series
Following the first game in which the Chukars were shut out this season Monday night, the Chuks roared back into the win column with a 10-2 victory…
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More details released about fatal officer-involved shooting
Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland released more information Tuesday regarding a Blackfoot shooting where deputy was shot on Aug.…
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Pocatello City Council decides not to reinstate face covering ordinance
At Tuesday’s City Council special meeting, Pocatello councilmembers decided not to reinstate the City’s face covering ordinance at this…
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Gov. Little, Attorney General Wasden announce intent to join national opioid settlements
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Governor Brad Little have announced their intention to have Idaho join two national opioid settlements, totaling…
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US potato imports increase
Potato imports are continuing to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,032 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,032 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes new tiger
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced there’s a new girl in town: an Amur tiger named…
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US Forest Service working to restore Idaho’s state tree
The U.S. Forest Service is trying to bring back Idaho’s state tree to its former prominence.…
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Crash near Malad claims 1
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on Tuesday at approximately 3:19 a.m., on Interstate 15 near…
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Pocatello police issue payment scam alert
The Pocatello Police Department was made aware of a possible scam involving the City of Pocatello Utility Billing and their water customers…
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Proposed face covering order in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton District Health Officer Travis Riddell announced Tuesday he is garnering public comment as to a proposed face covering health order that would…
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Pediatricians urge mask wearing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Virginia Transformer Celebrates 50 Years
poration, the largest U.S.-based power transformer manufacturer, will recognize a half century of service in Pocatello.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for some southeast Idaho counties, extended for others
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bear Lake,…
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Evacuation flights out of Kabul are picking up. Here’s what it’s like at the airport.
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN The Biden administration’s evacuation efforts in Afghanistan have gained considerable momentum in recent days, now far…
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Back to school in Blackfoot
On Monday, Blackfoot High School freshman arrived on campus to experience their first day as a Bronco.…
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Chukars blown out 9-0, on the verge of losing Highway Series to Boise
The Idaho Falls Chukars were down from the get-go Monday night against Boise, ultimately losing to the Hawks…
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Idaho Falls defeats Bonneville 3-1 in boys soccer, improves to 2-0 this season
The Idaho Falls High School Boys Soccer team is off to a great start in 2021 after improving to 2-0 on the young season with a 3-1 victory over…
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Parade set for Tuesday to celebrate Idaho Falls Bandits national championship
The back-to-back American Legion World Series champions are ready to celebrate, and so is the city of Idaho…
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Idaho Supreme Court says new ballot initiative law violates state constitution
In a unanimous ruling Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court blocked the implementation of a new ballot initiative law that opponents said would have made…
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Idaho State University begins the first day of classes
Idaho State University students came roaring back to campus Monday for the first day of classes.…
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Pay for Idaho teachers lower than neighboring states, new report finds
During the last several years, Idaho has made efforts to increase the pay for our elementary and high school…
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Yellowstone fire danger lowered to high, stage 1 fire restrictions lifted
Yellowstone National Park lowered the parkwide fire danger from very high to high due to an average of two inches of rain that fell across the…
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BLM wild horse & burro adoptions
4-H trained wild horses will be up for adoption as the program comes to eastern and southeastern…
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Body of hiker, missing since early July, found in Beartooths
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — Hikers have found the body of a woman who had been missing in the Beartooth Mountains in southern Montana since July 2. Red…
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The debate over masks continues
For the past year and a half, masks have become part of our…
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UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two Utah children
Idaho State Police is issuing a shared Amber Alert for two missing/abducted children who are considered endangered.…
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Free admission to Zoo Idaho Saturday
You’ll be able to get into Zoo Idaho for free this…
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Greek Fest makes its return to Pocatello
The Gate City is going Greek in a big way this…
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As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, a greater number of Americans are deciding to get vaccinated
For the first time since early July, data from the Centers for Disease Control shows more than a million people received vaccine doses. That’s 73%…
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ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…
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Old Bill’s Fun Run goes virtual again
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is once again making Old Bill’s Fun Run a virtual…
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District 93 still has open positions ahead of school start
Students go back to school in Bonneville Joint School District 93 on August 30, but the school district still has more than 75 positions that need to…
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Pocatello City Council to discuss reimplementing face covering ordinance
The Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. to discuss the possibility of reimplementing the City’s face…
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BYU requires masks indoors
Brigham Young University Provo will also now require masks inside classrooms and any indoor space where physical distancing can’t be maintained as…
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ISU updates mask policy
Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, Idaho State University has updated its mask…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 612 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 612 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Extra DUI patrols out in force
As Idahoans make their end of summer plans, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are…
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Yellowstone lifts fishing closure on rivers and streams
Yellowstone National Park said the fishing closure on park rivers and streams has been lifted as of Aug. 20, and anglers can resume fishing all day…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate unchanged at 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from June to…
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Bikes & Brews, Concert on the Commons canceled due to COVID-19
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), in partnership with Teton Village Association (TVA), announced Friday the cancelation of two upcoming outdoor…
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Free car wash Saturday
Bonneville High School Choir students will be holding their annual Free Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday August…
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Funland picnic in the park
Funland is making a comeback this…
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Idaho high school football preseason media poll released, Rigby tops Rocky Mountain in 5A
As the Idaho high school football season begins this week, we know which teams lead the polls coming into this…
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Street flooding in Pocatello and Chubbuck
Pocatello and Chubbuck Street Crews, businesses and homeowners were kept busy Thursday trying to deal with flash flooding in several areas throughout…
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Chubbuck police investigate hit and run
The Chubbuck Police Department is investigating a hit and run…
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FTC warns of new COVID-19 scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new COVID-19…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 795 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Capital for a Day in Rexburg
Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…
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Wind project would double Idaho’s turbine energy output
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed energy project in south-central Idaho would more than double the amount of wind…
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Teton County, Wyo. changes COVID-19 risk level system to align with CDC, now in high risk level
To provide clarity and reduce confusion in the community, Teton County Health Department is adjusting its COVID-19 Risk Level Metrics to align with…
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Track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for a one-time tax rebate in 2021 can now track their payment…
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Humphreys calls on governor to place moratorium on refugee resettlement
A Republican candidate for governor is calling on Governor Brad Little to put a moratorium in place on refugee resettlement until the housing needs…
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Last Live United concert canceled due to COVID-19
United Way announced the concert set for Thursday, August 19 has been canceled due to COVID-19.…
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Tourists are flocking to Yellowstone and Island Park
The roads are packed. The hotels and campgrounds are full and outdoor guides.…
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions
The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series…
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More tourists create need for more first responders in Island Park
Tourism to the Island Park area has grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic. Local authorities say this year has been the biggest year…
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Idaho 2021 ISAT scores show small decline
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show a small decline in students’ proficiency in English Language Arts and…
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Utah teacher who shared political views no longer at school
LEHI, Utah (AP) — A Utah teacher is no longer employed at a high school after a video of her sharing political opinions in class began circulating…
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Record Yellowstone tourism but timed entry plan not imminent
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone’s superintendent says the national park won’t implement a timed-entry system at…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine…
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Pocatello High School to get new stadium through $1 million partnership with Lookout Credit Union
In a press release Tuesday night, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced Pocatello High School is getting a new stadium through a $1 million…
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PCSD25 recommends masks but leaves the decision optional
School districts across the area are deciding on whether to require masks in…
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Idaho health officials predict ‘grim’ outlooks as COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations surge
State health officials say the biggest tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to increase vaccination rates. That is the message from the Idaho…
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“Take a Stand Now” sends letter to Boise hospitals, state leaders
A group is sending a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of St. Al’s, St. Luke’s and Primary Health as well as Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 904 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 904 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Climber missing near Wyoming’s highest mountain found dead
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — A climber missing in the area of Wyoming’s highest mountain has been found dead. Forty-one-year-old Thor Hallingbye, of…
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123 Idaho schools to receive fresh fruit and vegetable grants
Students at 123 schools across Idaho will receive free fresh fruit and vegetables during the coming school year thanks to state-administered grants…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impact, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an…
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1 killed in Madison County crash
A man is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Madison…
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Multiple people hospitalized after 2 crashes on I-15
Idaho State Police report multiple people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on I-15, northbound at milepost 73, in Chubbuck…
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Man dies after falling off sky ride at Lagoon
A 32-year-old man who was seen hanging from a ride at Lagoon Amusement Park has…
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Wyoming governor: No mask mandate, COVID vaccine requirement
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s governor says the state will not return to a statewide mask order or require…
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ISU announces 2 year scholarship campaign for students
Idaho State University is launching a two-year “Leave Your Legacy. Start Theirs.” Scholarship Campaign that will conclude in fall 2023.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,357 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,357 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Museum of Idaho to host fundraising Gala Friday
The Museum of Idaho will give people a chance to dress up and dance this Friday evening, Aug. 20.…
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Free, virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference Tuesday
If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s, it can be challenging to know what help is available to…
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National Park Service implements national mask requirement
The National Park Service (NPS) is immediately requiring visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in…
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Climber missing near Wyoming’s highest mountain
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Searchers are looking for a climber in the area of Wyoming’s highest mountain. Sublette County sheriff’s officials…
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Holt Arena to undergo major renovation project
Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade the facility and improve the fan experience.…
Continue Reading Biden admits Afghanistan’s collapse ‘did unfold more quickly than we had anticipated’
President Joe Biden admitted that the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban retaking control happened more quickly than the US…
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Grand Teton has record visitation in July
Grand Teton National Park statistics show July 2021 had the highest number of recreation visits on record for any single month in park history.…
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2021 Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race winners
9,000 rubber ducks competed in the the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race…
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DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for southeast, east Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
Continue Reading How to help Haiti earthquake victims
By Mayra Cuevas, CNN A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti August 14th, causing widespread destruction, killing at least 2,100 people and injuring…
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