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Citizens invited to give invocation at Pocatello City Council Meetings

November 17, 2022 12:05 PM News Team

Traditionally, Pocatello City Council meetings are started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an invocation.

Idaho’s First Lady reads new children’s book to kick off Apprenticeship Week

November 17, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

Idaho’s First Lady Teresa Little read the new children’s book to a class of third graders at Owyhee Elementary in Nampa as an early kick-off of National Apprenticeship Week.

Grand Targhee Resort opens it’s winter season on Friday

November 17, 2022 11:14 AM Evan Thomason

Grand Targhee Resort is excited to reveal it’s new features coming for this year’s winter season.

Recent vandalism sparks policy changes at Blackfoot Movie Mill

November 17, 2022 6:21 PM Seth Ratliff

Recent vandalism at the Blackfoot Movie Mill has sparked changes in how the theater owners plan to operate.

Hope Lutheran School Thanksgiving

November 17, 2022 11:50 AM Seth Ratliff

Thanksgiving may be a week away, but parents, teachers and students at Hope Lutheran School are already celebrating.

Food truck video of slain University of Idaho students offers timeline of their final hours

November 17, 2022 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

Two of the four University of Idaho students who were killed on Sunday were last seen alive ordering at a late-night food truck in Moscow, Idaho, at about 1:41 a.m., the food truck’s live Twitch stream shows.

Day of remembrance for survivors of suicide loss: Celebration of life

November 17, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day was designated as a day for people who lost a loved one to suicide to come together through shared experience

Industries with the most workplace injuries in Idaho

November 16, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated industries with the most workplace injuries in Idaho using data from OSHA.

Idaho Falls Zoo to host Thanksgiving break camps

November 17, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

What are you going to do with the kids during Thanksgiving break?

Idaho Police: No suspect, no weapon in killing of 4 students

November 16, 2022 12:32 PM Associated Press

Police in the college town of Moscow scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon to discuss the slayings of four University of Idaho students in a rental house near campus.

Idaho police continue digging in search for missing boy

November 16, 2022 3:28 PM Associated Press

Police in southwestern Idaho are continuing to excavate the backyard of a home in the small town of Fruitland in connection with the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy a year

Idaho OKs death warrant for man who killed gold prospectors

November 16, 2022 3:34 PM News Team

Idaho on Wednesday issued a death warrant for a terminally ill man facing execution for his role in the 1985 slayings of two gold prospectors near McCall in central Idaho.

Court finds Lori Vallow-Daybell fit to proceed to trial

November 16, 2022 9:45 AM News Team

For a second time, Judge Steven W. Boce has determined Lori Vallow-Daybell is once again competent and fit to proceed with trial.

Mackay High School opens new fish lab

November 16, 2022 5:30 PM Seth Ratliff

After five years of work, Mackay High School has completed its new fish lab.

Teton High School students donate $7K to community

November 16, 2022 5:27 PM Braydon Wilson

Students enrolled in the Teton High School AP Government Course completed a special project as part of their course. The project is based on philanthropy, and doing good in their community.

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 35 year for escape, eluding and shooting at police

November 16, 2022 10:48 AM News Team

District Judge Bruce L. Pickett sentenced Peter Andrew Lewis to a unified sentence of 35 years in prison Wednesday.

Bald eagle illegally shot in Bear Lake County

November 16, 2022 5:02 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal shooting of a bald eagle in the community of Bern in Bear Lake County.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,241new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

November 16, 2022 4:56 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,241 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths in the last week.

Blackfoot boil advisory continues

November 16, 2022 3:17 PM News Team

The boil advisory in Blackfoot continues.

Farmers encouraged to keep the stubble during ‘No-Till November’

November 16, 2022 11:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging Idaho farmers to ditch the tillage equipment during ‘No-Till November.’

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam alert

November 16, 2022 11:38 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has been taking multiple reports lately regarding a phone scam targeting our area where suspects are soliciting money from victims to avoid arrest.

BLM Salmon Field Office launches Adventure Kits for local children

November 16, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

This partnership brings in more hands-on outdoor learning opportunities to the youth of Lemhi County, Idaho.

1 month left of Open Enrollment for 2023 Health Insurance

November 16, 2022 11:27 AM News Team

A record number of Idahoans have already enrolled for coverage.

Beware of scammers targeting Idaho Power customers

November 16, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

On Utility Scam Awareness Day, recognized Nov. 16 each year, Idaho Power reminds customers to stay vigilant of scams year-round but especially as the holidays approach.

Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices

November 16, 2022 10:27 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits now through Dec. 24, 2022.

Pocatello Street Department bracing for winter after November snow

November 16, 2022 10:19 AM Cole Sams

Winter has already left its calling card in November in the Gate City, with the Street Department hitting right back.

Trapper, wolf trapper, and hunter education classes coming up in southeast Idaho

November 16, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Here’s everything you need to know about the different classes, requirements and getting registered.

Judge revives limits on wolf killing near Yellowstone park

November 16, 2022 10:07 AM Associated Press

A Montana judge has temporarily restricted wolf hunting and trapping near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks and imposed tighter statewide limits on killing the predators.

Annual Downtown Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting set Nov. 19

November 16, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls is set for Nov. 19 beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Blackfoot boil advisory continues

November 15, 2022 4:37 PM Cole Sams

The boil advisory in Blackfoot continues.

Police: Suspect sought in University of Idaho student deaths

November 15, 2022 9:43 AM Associated Press

for a suspect in the deaths of four University of Idaho students whose bodies were found at an off-campus home during the weekend, a newspaper reported.

Grizzly sow and cubs euthanized near Tetonia after becoming habituated to populated areas

November 15, 2022 9:31 AM News Team

Bears were repeatedly near homes and showed little fear of people.

Candy will soon be in the hands of our nation’s heroes

November 15, 2022 4:05 PM Braydon Wilson

After Halloween many homes with extra candy have been helping the Madison School District collect the candy that will then be sent to local vets, and active duty military. The campaign has been a part of the district for the past six years.

New task force of county leaders launched to address housing affordability and stability

November 15, 2022 3:42 PM News Team

The group will identify county-led solutions and innovations for addressing America’s housing affordability and stability crisis.

2022 Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest dates announced

November 15, 2022 2:38 PM News Team

The City of Chubbuck invites and encourages all residents and businesses to enter the annual Holiday Decorating Contest.

Brace for a very busy Thanksgiving travel season

November 15, 2022 2:44 PM News Team

Nearly 312,000 Idahoans will take a trip for turkey and all the trimmings

Walmart agrees to $3.1 billion opioid settlement framework

November 15, 2022 1:01 PM News Team

Walmart agreed to the framework of a $3.1 billion settlement, which resolves allegations from multiple states’ attorneys general that the company failed to regulate opioid prescriptions contributing to the nationwide opioid crisis.

Unemployment insurance workshop for employers on saving money, using program

November 15, 2022 12:54 PM News Team

Employers will learn about how to save money by keeping unemployment insurance tax rates low and other details about the program in a free Zoom workshop Nov. 17.

Salmon-Challis National Forest reports zero new fires

November 15, 2022 11:12 AM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest had zero new fires in the last week.

Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2022

November 15, 2022 11:13 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 232,117 recreation visits in October 2022.

Idaho State Liquor Division appoints deputy director of administrative services

November 15, 2022 12:55 PM News Team

Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) Director Jeff Anderson appointed Catie Wiseman today as Deputy Director for Administrative Services.

Wallace Lake Campground closure lifted

November 15, 2022 10:23 AM News Team

The Salmon‐Challis National Forest had rescinded the Wallace Lake Campground closure.

Yellowstone National Park reduces fire danger to LOW 

November 15, 2022 10:23 AM News Team

Yellowstone decreased the parkwide fire danger level from moderate to low.

East Idaho Community Band is getting back together

November 15, 2022 11:08 AM Kailey Galaviz

After a two year intermission because of the corona virus, The East Idaho Community Band, formerly known as Idaho Falls Community Band, is getting back together.

Bull elk shot and left to waste near American Falls

November 14, 2022 4:56 PM News Team

The elk was likely killed during the antlerless season sometime after Oct. 24.

Police: Woman arrested in connection with missing Idaho boy

November 14, 2022 2:51 PM Associated Press

Police in southwestern Idaho have arrested a woman in connection with the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy who went missing more than a year ago.

Additional $1,000 reward being offered in southeast Idaho mule deer case

November 14, 2022 5:06 PM News Team

An anonymous donor has stepped up to add $1,000 to the existing Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) reward for an unsolved wildlife case in southeast Idaho.

Solar farms in 3 states cited for environmental violations

November 14, 2022 4:53 PM Associated Press

Four companies that developed solar energy facilities in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois have agreed to pay a total of $1.3 million for violating construction permits and rules for handling groundwater

Parker-Egin Elementary students get a warm surprise

November 14, 2022 3:39 PM Braydon Wilson

Excited voices filled the air as students from Parker-Egin Elementary School were the recipients of brand new warm winter socks and winter boots. The Boots came from Optum Idaho’s ‘ ‘Give cold feet the Boot’ campaign.

Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is sold out

November 14, 2022 1:01 PM News Team

All 250,000 tickets in the Idaho Lottery’s traditional holiday game, the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle have been sold, and the game has officially ended.

Police identify 4 University of Idaho students found dead

November 14, 2022 8:49 AM Associated Press

Police have identified the four University of Idaho students who were found dead in a home near the Moscow, Idaho campus on Sunday.

Google agrees to $392 million settlement with 40 states over location tracking practices

November 14, 2022 12:39 PM News Team

This is the largest multistate attorney general privacy settlement in U.S. history.

2022 Festival of Trees returns to the Elk’s Lodge Nov. 14-18

November 11, 2022 7:42 AM Kailey Galaviz

This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland.

Idaho gas prices continue to dip

November 14, 2022 10:11 AM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.22/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.

Wall of Warmth locations ready to go

November 13, 2022 8:53 PM Kailey Galaviz

The Walls of Warmth officially open tomorrow, and some people got an early start after they were all set up on Sunday night.

After months of preparation the Festival of Trees is ready to open its doors

November 13, 2022 7:39 PM Braydon Wilson

The annual tradition at the Elks Lodge the Festival of Trees is making its return. Its theme this year is a Winter Wonderland. The Lodge has been hard at work for months trying to get everything for this year’s festival ready.

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you should know

November 13, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

AAA shares tips and trade-offs for booking Thanksgiving flights.

IDWR to host public information meetings about Bear River Basin Adjudication

November 13, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

The meetings will be held in Montpelier.

Top 3 small game species to hunt this fall and winter

November 13, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

It’s known as the Forestland Trifecta. Here’s how to find it.

Nov. 18 is National Adoption Day

November 13, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

To date, the dreams of more than 75,000 children in foster care have come true as part of Nation Adoption Day events.

Leading Idaho Grant provides learning equipment to ISU students

November 13, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

The funds from the Leading Idaho Grant will be put to use immediately to benefit currently enrolled students as well as future students.

Idaho Falls Fall Brew

November 12, 2022 9:35 PM Seth Ratliff

People gathered at the broadway plaza on Saturday afternoon to enjoy food and country music at the Fall Brew in Idaho Falls.

Pocatello Veteran’s day parade returns after 80 years

November 12, 2022 7:28 PM Braydon Wilson

Every November 11 we honor those men and women who have served our country and protected the rights and freedoms we enjoy here at home. After 80 years Pocatello’s Veteran’s Day Parade made a triumphant return Saturday.

Happyville Farms introduces new amenities

November 14, 2022 5:53 PM Braydon Wilson

In the afternoon sun Saturday the Happyville Farm cut the ribbon for two new ammenities. A new shade pavilion and a dedicated urban forest area by the farm. Claudia Pine the director of the farm says that the hope for both is to continue to provide an open space from people to enjoy so close to home.

Meet the 90-year-old, horse-packing deer hunter who just celebrated her 80th hunting anniversary by harvesting a mule deer

November 12, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

“There’s nothing wrong with the outdoor life,” Bryant said. “I truly believe that.”

Local students gift a home to a Ukrainian Family

November 12, 2022 7:26 PM Kailey Galaviz

Students from Thunder Ridge High School’s Honor Society spent the beginning of their fall semester raising funds to provide the Pruzhansky family a modular home for the winter.

Christmas tree permits go on sale

November 12, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

The cost of this year’s permit is $10.

Fill the ambulance food drive set Nov. 18

November 12, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Power and Fiber are once again teaming up with the community to brighten the holidays for households in need during the 2nd annual Fill the Ambulance food drive.

Low level helicopters seeding operations

November 12, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

This project will support rehabilitation objectives for big game winter range habitat improvement and restoration of native plant communities.

Salmon-Challis Fuels Reduction and Restoration Project environmental assessment decision

November 12, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

The project would occur in multiple locations across the Forest.

Blackfoot issues water boil advisory

November 11, 2022 4:04 PM News Team

The city of Blackfoot is urging residents to boil their water before using it.

Heartfelt reunion at Watersprings Veterans celebration

November 11, 2022 1:55 PM Seth Ratliff

Students at Watersprings Elementary sang their hearts out to honor local service members and members of the armed forces at Friday’s Veterans Day event. This year’s event was especially meaningful to students with families in the armed forces.

Police cancel endangered missing person alert

November 11, 2022 11:30 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is issuing an endangered missing person alert on behalf the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office.

Blackfoot American Legion has a new retired flag donation box

November 11, 2022 10:33 AM Kailey Galaviz

As part of National Apprenticeship Week at Premier Technology, welding apprentices and students from Blackfoot High School created a retired flag donation box.

Careful…that may not be the trophy bull you think it is

November 11, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

F&G conservation officers deploy “artificial simulated animals” during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters.

Idaho settles lawsuit over antiquated anti-sodomy law

November 11, 2022 7:42 AM Associated Press

People who were convicted of having oral or anal sex under an antiquated Idaho law will be allowed to be removed from the state’s sex offender list.

Crews continue Pocatello Creek oil spill clean-up efforts, Virginia Transformer Corporation claims responsibility

November 10, 2022 9:28 PM News Team

The spill was reported to officials Nov. 2.

Chad Daybell asking to separate his case from Lori Vallow-Daybell

November 10, 2022 11:51 AM Seth Ratliff

Chad Daybell appeared in court Thursday morning on the motion to sever his trial from his wife Lori Vallow-Daybell.

First influenza death of season reported in Idaho

November 10, 2022 9:52 AM News Team

A Nez Perce County man older than 65 years of age is Idaho’s first reported influenza-related death of the 2022-2023 season.

Motor vehicle accident in Grand Teton results in fatality

November 10, 2022 10:44 AM News Team

On Tuesday at approximately 11 a.m., Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call reporting a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 89 in Grand Teton National Park.

Early morning fire damages estimated at $100,000

November 10, 2022 5:43 PM News Team

Four people are without their home following an early morning fire Thursday.

Police release identity of gunshot victim

November 9, 2022 11:43 AM News Team

UPDATE 11/10/22: The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the victim from Tuesday’s incident near Bancroft.

Pocatello, Chubbuck mayors to sign proclamation in support of nurse practitioners

November 10, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

Idaho State University’s School of Nursing will showcase the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) November 6-12, 2022, as NPs across the country celebrate more than 50 years of practice during National Nurse Practitioner Week.

Idaho House seat goes to Republican after glitch reported

November 10, 2022 2:42 PM Associated Press

What initially appeared to be a Democratic win in the Idaho House has turned into a Republican victory after a glitch in reporting early voting was corrected in south-central Idaho.

Rigby FFA excels at National FFA Convention

November 10, 2022 11:31 AM News Team

Rigby FFA members joined nearly 70,000 other participants at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN in October.

Gov. Little to answer policy questions Thursday

November 9, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

Governor Little will answer policy questions from Idahoans during an hour long AARP Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 10 starting at 12 p.m. Mountain Time.

EIRMC adds psychiatry to graduate medical education program

November 11, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

EIRMC recently established a Psychiatry Residency program to address a shortage of mental health professionals throughout the state.

Agencies agree to expand INL Site disposal facility

November 10, 2022 11:20 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) have agreed to expand an existing waste disposal facility at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

The small town of Bliss, Idaho, is ‘disappearing’ — a photographer has created a capsule of life there

November 8, 2022 7:58 AM CNN Newsource

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Bliss, Idaho, is nestled in the curve of Interstate 84, which snakes around the small, rural town on its way north to the state capital, Boise, some 85 miles away. When Milwaukee-based photographer Jon Horvath first visited Bliss in the late summer of 2013, he was on a meandering road trip following

Christmas tree tags will be available Salmon-Challis National Forest

November 10, 2022 10:04 AM News Team

Each tag costs $5.00 per tree.

Court documents shed new light on fatal stabbing

November 9, 2022 12:03 PM Seth Ratliff

Court documents now provide new details on Monday night’s fatal stabbing.

Republicans maintain control in deeply conservative Idaho

November 9, 2022 4:05 PM Associated Press

Idaho Republicans maintained their hold in the deeply conservative state on Tuesday by retaining all statewide offices, a U.S. Senate seat, both seats in the U.S. House and supermajorities in both chambers of the Statehouse.

Yellowstone’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel to remain closed for winter 2022-2023

November 9, 2022 9:46 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel will remain closed this winter season, Dec. 2022 through March 2023.

Pay It Forward: Bannock County Stuff the Stocking

November 9, 2022 3:10 PM Todd Kunz

This local fundraiser loads up the wallet to give kids a chance to shop for their families, with some of the heroes they look up to.

Idaho Food Bank Fund announces 2022 grant recipients

November 9, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced the recipients of its 2022 grants targeted to support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating and relieve hunger.

A fast friendship has led to many years hosting craft fairs

November 9, 2022 2:19 PM Braydon Wilson

Julie Mitchell Rounds and Konda Fuller met nearly 30 years ago.

Veterans Day program set to honor community Vets

November 9, 2022 2:17 PM Braydon Wilson

A continuing tradition will honor vets in our local area. The Rexburg Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Madison High School to honor local vets and share some patriotic messages on Veteran’s Day Friday.