COVID-19 UPDATES: 861 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 861 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Wednesday
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PCSD 25 levy reductions approved
In a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a series of reductions to the district’s ongoing levies funded by local taxpayers.
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No criminal charges filed after assault investigation involving Boise Police Chief concludes
The Clearwater County Prosecutor’s Office will not file criminal charges against Boise Chief Police Ryan Lee after reviewing the investigation results of a briefing incident.
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School levy helps Madison School District and Madison Cares Program
Madison County voters elected to pass the renewal of the Madison school District levy of nearly $2 million Tuesday.
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Extra patrols targeting drunk drivers for Labor Day weekend
Idaho Law Enforcement sending out extra patrol for Labor Day weekend to be able to intervene before tragedy strikes.
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Idaho tax, education bill has support, but cracks possible
Idaho lawmakers are scheduled to meet Thursday at the Statehouse to consider using the state’s projected $2 billion budget surplus for a $500 million income tax rebate.
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Madison County voters renew school levy
Madison County voters are renewing a school levy.
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Staying cool at the East Idaho State Fair
The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are taking shape as residents of Idaho wait in anticipation of the return of the East Idaho State Fair.
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Yellowstone to suspend Tower Junction to Slough Creek visitor vehicle day-use tickets
Beginning Sept. 8, Yellowstone National Park will no longer require visitors to obtain a day-use ticket to drive the 6-mile road corridor between Tower Junction and Slough Creek.
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Overdose Awareness Day brings many for training
Eastern Idaho Public Health hosted a training for drug overdose today to commemorate Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
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Family of fallen U.S. Marine re-files defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin in New York
The family of fallen U.S. Marine Rylee J. McCollum has re-filed their lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin for defamation in New York, according to a complaint filed Friday.
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Counties with the most seniors in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the oldest homes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Missing woman located
UPDATE 11:30 a.m. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports 30-year-old Adelle Marie Columbus has been found.
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Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing during September
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to individuals throughout the month of September in all their county locations.
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Initial charges in Downard Funeral Home investigation
The Bannock County Prosecutors Office has filed initial charges in the Downard Funeral Home investigation.
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Bear activity increasing on Moose-Wilson Road
Bears have begun to gather within the Moose-Wilson Corridor to forage on seasonally-abundant, natural foods, and Grand Teton National Park officials need your help to provide bears ample space and allow them the opportunity to feed as part of their natural behavior.
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National Cinema Day: Watch movies for just $3 this Saturday
Local theaters participating in National Cinema Day, where all movies are only $3.
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Fremont County District 3 Commissioner’s race
Voters in Fremont County get to vote again on the District 3 Commissioner’s race from May.
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Yellowstone’s wildfire season has begun
Wildfire season has begun in Yellowstone National Park.
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Bonneville County man arrested for lewd conduct
In May of this year, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office received reports from Child Protective Services (CPS) of possible sexual abuse of a juvenile female by her father, 54-year-old Robert L. Bluhm.
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Jefferson School District starts school prepared with new safety program
Jefferson School District started school Tuesday and Teachers, staff and students are ecstatic about being back in school. Jefferson School Districts staff and teachers are excited to have students back in their building bringing life to the new school year.
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ISU College of Education awards 621 students $500K in scholarships
In the Fall 2022 semester, the Idaho State University College of Education awarded every undergraduate and graduate student a scholarship to defray the cost of their education.
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Montana ranchers, officials appeal bison grazing on US land
A ranching group and Republican state officials have asked a federal panel to reverse the Biden administration’s approval of bison grazing on U.S. lands in central Montana as part of a vast nature reserve.
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Gov. Little to speak at overdose awareness event on Capitol steps
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol front steps to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
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DEQ 2022 school bus replacement program in progress
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) is providing $843,660 of grant funding for early replacement of diesel school buses through the 2022 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA 21 Grant).
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United Way awarded $20K for American Falls preschool scholarships
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received $20,000 from Idaho Future Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation for preschool scholarships for children in American Falls.
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Moose Fire 44% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 98,677 acres and is 44% contained.
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 5 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had five new lightning fires in the last week.
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Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying education jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Southwest Idaho woman gets jail, fines for Medicaid fraud
A southwestern Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to defrauding the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Medicaid program by falsely claiming services to participants with developmental disabilities has been sentenced to 180 days in the Ada County Jail and must repay more than $146,000 in criminal restitution.
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Pocatello mayor seeks applications for vacant council seats
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is officially starting his search to fill two empty seats on the City Council.
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Fort Hall man sentenced to 38 months for assault
A Fort Hall man was sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Coroner identifies Pocatello man in fatal crash
Police report the vehicle was occupied by a 25-year-old man from Pocatello, Idaho who was pronounced deceased on scene
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Madison voters to vote on school levy renewal Tuesday
As the month of June came to an end, the current school levy in the Madison School district for nearly 2 million dollars came to an end. A levy that has been in place for the past 8 years. Now the school district is asking for a renewal of that same levy saying a tax increase isn’t expected at all.
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Second monkeypox case identified in Wyoming resident
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the state’s second monkeypox case has been identified in a Teton County resident.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 472 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 472 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the weekend.
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.57/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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New North Fork District Ranger announced
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has recently selected Chris Waverek as the new North Fork District Ranger.
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New middle school coming to Chubbuck
A groundbreaking ceremony at the new Alpine Academy Charter School will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at 1195 Alpine Avenue in Chubbuck.
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Police remain at Compass Academy after precautionary lockout
The order for the lockout was made in consultation with the Idaho Falls Police Department after a few students at school received a threat from another student who was not at school today.
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Moose Fire mapped at 98,403 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 98,403 acres and is 44% contained.
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Richard Marx coming to Fort Hall in November
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announce Richard Marx will be performing Live on stage inside the Chiefs Event Center on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
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S Utah Avenue road closure begins Tuesday
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes for a couple of days this week as construction crews temporarily close a section of S Utah Avenue to remove an unused railroad crossing.
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Imagine Idaho partners with state education boards and associations to improve online education
Imagine Idaho partners with school boards and associations to improve online education by enhancing broadband infrastructure.
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host campaign kick-off breakfast Sept. 13
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho will host its annual Campaign Kick-off Breakfast on Sept. 13 from 8-10 a.m. at the Historic Downtown Pocatello Pavilion.
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Liz Cheney in 2024? Deep skepticism emerges in key states
As the sun set in Wyoming, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney described her blowout loss as the beginning of a more consequential step in her political career. She summoned Abraham Lincoln, who lost elections for the House and Senate and still went on to become one of the nation’s most accomplished presidents.
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Spring Gulch Road to close for continued improvements
Motorists should anticipate using an alternative route this week as Teton County continues an improvement project to the newly paved section of Spring Gulch Road.
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Several agencies work together to battle large fire
An Idaho Falls property catches on fire started by a car and creates over $300,000 in damage.
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Snake River BMX hosts BMX state championships hopes to bring it home next year
After a bright and successful year the Snake River BMX Club plays host to the Idaho BMX state championship races. The races kicked off with the ceremonial Flag Raising lap. Where all of the competitors did a lap on the track while the national anthem played. Followed by the balance bikers taking the track for a quick run.
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ISU professor’s book wins award from Mathematical Association of America
The proof is in the pudding when it comes to an Idaho State University professor’s book on mathematical proofs.
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Tin Cup Challenge raises $20.8 million in 15 years
This year’s total funds raised reflects a 13% increase over last year.
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“Let’s Feed a Hungry Child” program benefits Wilcox Elementary School
As local learners head back-to-school, members of the community recently pooled their resources to help ensure that no child goes hungry, with a focus on Wilcox Elementary School.
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ISU Rocket Club competes in Spaceport America Cup for first time
For the first time in school history, Idaho State University students competed in one of the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competitions.
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Fire weather warnings in place across central and eastern ID
There are multiple fire weather and red flag warnings in place across much of central ID, the Snake River Plain, and Magic Valley.
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Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Rec Center to close this week
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Rec Center will close to the public early this week for routine maintenance.
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ISU’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program earns $1.3 million grant
Idaho State University’s TRIO McNair Scholars Program has been awarded a five-year $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support ISU TRIO McNair Scholars as they prepare to continue their education by moving onward into doctoral programs.
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Salmon-Challis resumes aerial herbicide application this fall
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Botany, Invasives and Pollinators Program will resume aerial application of herbicides to treat for noxious weeds in the Tower Creek, Kriley Gulch, and North Fork areas this fall.
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ISU physical education students gain hands-on experience at 2022 SHAPE Conference
In August, six students within Idaho State University’s Human Performance and Sport Studies Department (HPSS) received a special grant from the Idaho State University College of Education to attend the 2022 Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Montana/Idaho Conference in Missoula, Montana.
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New robotics center to connect statewide training facilities, fill labor gap
The labs are expected to be fully usable in all courses by Spring 2023.
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Judge won’t block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations
Trappers can continue pursuing wolves under Idaho’s current regulations after a federal judge rejected a request by conservation groups to temporarily block the state’s expanded wolf trapping and snaring rules.
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ICCU Bengal Alumni Center construction on schedule
The Idaho State University ICCU Bengal Alumni Center is taking shape on campus.
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Local 6-generation family farm earns state-wide recognition
Life on the family farm has nearly disappeared across some parts of America.
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PCSD 25 reinstates driver education program with fall sessions
After a brief hiatus, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is once again offering Driver Education, and registration is currently open for the fall sessions.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 738 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 738 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths Friday.
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Upcoming wild horse adoption events to be held in Blackfoot and Boise
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting wild horse adoption events in Boise and Blackfoot in August and September.
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Townhall Idaho Public Meeting Portal releases new enhancements
Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced new enhancements to Townhall.Idaho.Gov, the new public meeting website.
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Gov. Gordon’s education initiative prepares recommendations for review
Governor Mark Gordon’s education initiative has completed its statewide listening sessions and is currently preparing a series of policy recommendations.
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Moose Fire nears 97,000 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 96,681 acres and is 41% contained.
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Powell: Fed could keep lifting rates sharply ‘for some time’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message Friday: The Fed will likely impose more large interest rate hikes in coming months and is resolutely focused on taming the highest inflation in four decades.
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East Idaho reacts to abortion trigger law
Portion’s of Idaho’s abortion trigger law took effect on Thursday.
The ban will make performing an abortion in any “clinically diagnosable pregnancy” a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Officers seeking information about dead moose calf near Kelly Canyon
The moose may have been legally dispatched after a vehicle collision.
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US seeks to invalidate Idaho water rights forfeiture laws
U.S. officials are seeking to invalidate Idaho laws passed over the last five years that create a path through the Idaho Department of Water Resources for ranchers to take control of federal public land instream water rights with a state-approved forfeiture procedure.
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Idaho Foodbank party this weekend
A big party is happening in Pocatello this weekend, and everyone is invited.
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter August 27
Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter (Friends).
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Climate change alters life at Fed’s Jackson Hole conference
When officials of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City sought a location for an annual economic symposium in 1981, they chose Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for a simple reason: It had fly-fishing.
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Idaho Falls High School holds groundbreaking for new athletic complex
Idaho Falls High School is making their first step into expanding their athletic program.
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Idaho State alumna establishes new scholarship endowment
Idaho State University alumna Trisa Shelton Clemons has established a new scholarship endowment in the College of Business.
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Stoddard Bridge construction closure
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is temporarily closing a portion of the Ebenezer Bar Recreation site, the entire Stoddard Trailhead and an area within an 800 foot radius of the bridge’s north tower to provide for public safety during the construction project.
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Thousands attend 2022 free zoo day at Zoo Idaho
Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union teamed up again this year to provide free admission for the community to Zoo Idaho.
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Moose Fire mapped at 96,445 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 96,445 acres and is 38% contained.
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Inflation’s harsh realities on display as Fed officials meet
A half-hour drive or so from the resort where the high priests of international finance — leading economists and central bank officials — have convened in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discuss the world’s economic challenges, Ash Hermanowski oversees the distribution of about 1,200 free meals a day.
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Idaho can’t enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies
A federal judge has barred Idaho from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies, clearing the way for hospitals to continue treating ectopic pregnancies and other pregnancy-related complications normally for now.
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JHMR names new vice president of marketing
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced Andrew Way has been hired as the vice president of marketing.
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Madison School District taking steps to prevent bullying in schools
It may only be the second day of school for students in the Madison School District, but that isn’t stopping members of law enforcement, school district and the Madison High School Hope Squad from working together to make an inclusive culture that everyone in the district can feel welcome when entering their school building.
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Emergency Idaho Falls Fiber maintenance outage scheduled Thursday
Idaho Falls Fiber will be conducting emergency maintenance on the network during the early morning hours of Thursday.
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Motor Vu Drive-In to celebrate 75th anniversary with free community movie Saturday
The Motor Vu Drive-In is celebrating its 75th Anniversary by offering a free screening of Grease on Saturday, August 27.
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State Board of Education approves legislative proposals including enrollment-based funding
The Idaho State Board of Education approved draft legislation for more than a dozen proposals including permanently shifting to enrollment, rather than daily attendance as the basis for calculating public school funding on Wednesday.
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Reservoir levels continue to remain low
Most reservoir levels are still way low below average and are expected to drop more heading into September.
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Pocatello police install new evidence storage
The Pocatello Police Department has found a solution to its growing evidence problem.
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine authorized for ages 12 – 17
The FDA is now authorizing the two dose Novavax Vaccine for ages 12 – 17.
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More D91 schools earn HRS Level 1 certifications
Idaho Falls School District 91 announced a total of seven schools have now earned Level 1 certification in Marzano’s High Reliability Schools framework.
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Moose Fire evacuation status lowered
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 96,445 acres and is 38% contained.
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New undergraduate certificate in forensic sciences begins this fall at ISU
Since eighth grade, Kailey Pease has known that she wanted to help figure out the puzzle of people’s lives through forensic work.
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IBE releases report on Idaho health care worker shortage
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) released a report on the worker shortage that is negatively impacting health care systems across the state.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 742 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 742 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths Wednesday.
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State Board of Education members support Governor’s education proposals
The Idaho State Board of Education opened its regular Board meeting Wednesday by expressing full support for Governor Brad Little’s education proposals that will be taken up next week during a special legislative session.
Continue Reading Idaho special session aims for tax cut, education spending
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday called a special session of the Legislature beginning Sept. 1 to use the state’s projected $2 billion budget surplus for a record $500 million income tax rebate this year to help residents deal with increased food and gas prices due to inflation.
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Court: Idaho governor can deny clemency for condemned man
The Idaho Supreme Court says the governor has the authority to reject a parole board’s commutation recommendation for death row inmate Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr.
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3 things you need to know for Wednesday
Here’s 3 things you need to know for Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
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JRM Foundation Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal 2022 recipients
Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal Ceremony and Gala presents its 2022 recipients to be honored on Saturday, September 10, at the 10th Annual Idaho Hometown Hero Awards Ceremony, Gala Celebration and charity partner exposition at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello.
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