Idaho sends out $169M in one-time income tax rebates
An Idaho official says 645,000 income tax rebates totaling $169 million have been sent out so far this year.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,549 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,549 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths…
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FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any…
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Farmers, ranchers affected by drought have more time to replace livestock and defer tax
Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may get extra time to replace the livestock and defer Idaho tax on any gains…
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Grand Teton surpassed park’s busiest full year in September
Grand Teton National Park hosted 3,493,937 recreation visits between January and September 2021, already surpassing the park’s busiest full year on…
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Idaho city asks judge to reject anti-mask group’s lawsuit
The city of Hailey is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by an anti-mask group, arguing the group’s members can’t show they’ve been…
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Idaho Falls Airport announces return of Boise flights
The Alaska Air flights will run seven days a week starting June 16,…
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What happens if Brian Laundrie isn’t found in the coming weeks
Local and federal investigators have been searching for Brian Laundrie — the fiancé of 22-year-old Gabby Petito — for about a month in a Florida…
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College of Business alumnus establishes scholarship endowment in memory of College Roommate
College of Business alumnus Mike Hill and his wife Tamra Hill have established a new scholarship endowment in the Idaho State University College of…
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ISU reports sweeping fall enrollment increases
Idaho State University is celebrating an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester.…
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Liz Cheney: Bannon refusal to cooperate suggests Trump was ‘personally involved’ in planning riot
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney blasted former President Donald Trump’s ally Steve Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating…
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Jesse Gentle enters guilty plea
An Idaho Falls man has changed his plea to killing a man last…
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DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Idaho Cobalt Company
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Idaho Cobalt Company for unpermitted…
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Highly food conditioned grizzly bear euthanized
For public safety, Grand Teton National Park officials, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish…
Continue Reading Gabby Petito’s parents travel to Wyoming to bring her remains home
After heartbreaking and revealing details about the circumstances of her death were announced to the public, Gabby Petito’s parents are finally…
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One-on-one with Janice McGeachin
daho Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, who is running to lead the state, is making the 2022 race for governor an interesting…
Continue Reading Idaho officials reject grazing-fee increase, costing schools
Idaho officials have rejected a plan to raise grazing fees on state-managed land, costing K-12 public schools more than $530,000…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,464 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,464 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths…
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Rocky Mountain Power kicks off meter upgrade installations for 85,000 customers in Idaho
Rocky Mountain Power is upgrading 85,000 meters in Idaho to new digital meters, also known as smart meters or advanced metering technology.…
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Angler sets record with huge Snake River grass carp
Congratulations to Cris Endicott of Meridian for setting a new certified state record for grass carp.…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort welcomes 2 new board of directors
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced the appointment of two new members to the company’s board of directors.…
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week
This week is National Bus Safety Week, where emphasis is placed on the importance of being safe around school bus stops, crosswalks and anywhere a…
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Teen drivers are 3 times more likely to be involved in fatal crash
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents of the critical role they play in helping their teens develop good driving…
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Idaho health officials say COVID case numbers are flattening
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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Idaho gas prices still bucking national trend, but high price of crude oil is breaking budgets across the country
It’s been another week of bad news for drivers across the country, but Idaho continues to buck the trend of rising gas prices – at least for…
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ISU researchers provide insight into Hispanic vaccination access
When Johns Hopkins’s Communivax Coalition began searching for researchers to examine access to COVID-19 vaccines in underserved populations in…
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Idaho Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit comes to Pocatello
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is hosting the 15th Annual Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit on Tuesday October 19, 2021, at the Idaho…
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Idaho board OKs legal fees in lost ballot initiative case
State officials have taken an initial step to pay $152,000 in legal fees to the winning side after Idaho lost a court challenge to a new law making…
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Victor mayor to walk with students Wednesday
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich will challenge the students at Victor Elementary School on Wednesday to walk with him as part of the Annual Mayor’s…
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Idaho Falls proclaims this week “Operation Appreciation” week
In an effort to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of community healthcare workers, Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has declared the…
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Fatality crash on I-15 in Pocatello
A 62-year-old Chubbuck man was killed Monday in a single vehicle fatality crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 67, in…
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Local COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high
e a national down-turn in COVID-19…
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More details released after man charged with killing 2 people
Leigh is charged with two counts of manslaughter and the use of a deadly weapon. …
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Idaho Fish and Game untangles buck from backyard hammock in Pocatello
Earlier this month, a mule deer buck discovered first hand that hammocks aren’t always as relaxing as they are claimed to…
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Mayoral candidate David Worley shares his views on his plan for Pocatello
Pocatello native and Army Veteran David Worley is challenging incumbent Mayor Brian Blad in the 2021 Pocatello City…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,377 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 47 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,377 new COVID-19 cases and 47 new deaths over the…
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Bannock County hires new public information officer
The Bannock County Commissioners announced Emma Iannacone is joining the office as the new Public Information Officer…
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Wyoming lawmakers plan anti-vaccine-mandate special session
Wyoming lawmakers plan to hold a rare special session Oct. 26-28 to counter President Joe Biden’s proposal to require COVID-19 vaccination for…
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Yellowstone seeks comments on winter use adaptive management adjustments
The National Park Service (NPS) encourages public comment on a proposal to suspend one component of the adaptive monitoring plan for winter use,…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff through Oct. 22
Governor Brad Little and Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Proclamation, have ordered both the U.S. and State flags be flown at…
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Idaho high school football hazing complaint investigated
The Payette County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating allegations that three young athletes were hazed by fellow football players at a…
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ISU Choirs to present fall concert Saturday
Idaho State University Choirs will present their fall concert in Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center, Saturday, Oct.…
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What common medical visits cost in Idaho – and how they compare to nearby states
Stacker investigated the cost of common medical visits in Idaho using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Verywell Health, and…
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Volunteers help The Haven shelter get ready to help others
A number of people came out to help the Haven shelter get a refresh before winter.…
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Regional food drive sets goal to collect 160,000 pounds of food during October with major push next three Saturdays
JustServe, Boy Scouts of America, INL and the Community Food Security organization are supporting a month-long food drive to build up supplies at the…
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Rigby hosts Toys for Tots parade
On Saturday, the first-annual Toys for Tots parade made its way to Eastern Idaho, and it wasn’t just your standard parade.…
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Most diverse counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Idaho using data from U.S. Census…
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City of Pocatello well inactivated due to high nitrate levels in water
The City of Pocatello water system recently received nitrate results for one of their wells that was above allowable limits.…
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2021 Ammon Mayor’s Community Service awards
The power of community service is the power to change the world. Not just because it improves communities, but also because it changes the lives of…
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1st Street and Lomax Street closed Sunday
On Sunday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., the 1st Street/Lomax Street Junction will be closed to westbound traffic.…
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A lifetime of beauty
Local artist Sam Jones from St. Anthony has spent his life recreating the beauty of…
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No cost drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic set Saturday
The Idaho Immunization Coalition and its Get Immunized, Idaho advocacy group, will host a drive-thru flu and coronavirus shot clinic…
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Pocatello Regional Airport begins Master Plan update
The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) are kicking off the Pocatello Regional Airport Master Plan update Tuesday, October 19…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty honored at national service
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty will be honored…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,520 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 34 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,520 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths…
Continue Reading Flags be flown at half staff Saturday in honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
President Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff starting at midnight Friday and through Saturday, October 16, 2021 in honor of the…
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Pomerelle adds new pass, ticketing system
Skiers and riders who enjoy Pomerelle Mountain Resort will have an enhanced guest experience this season as the mountain has gone digital.…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least…
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Grand Teton law enforcement rangers begin use of body-worn cameras
Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers have reinstituted the use of body-worn cameras in the park as part of a National Park Service-wide…
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Kevin’s Run for Funds raises thousands for scholarships
Idaho State University employees raised more than $28,500 for student scholarships Saturday at the inaugural Kevin’s Run For…
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Fall Fossil Fest at Idaho Museum of Natural History set Saturday
Join the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Pocatello campus of Idaho State University Saturday for a hands-on day of fossils at Fossil…
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Gov. Gordon provides tax relief to Wyoming businesses
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order that will provide significant tax relief to eligible Wyoming businesses.…
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Rare grizzly bear confirmed in northern Idaho forest
Wildlife managers in northern Idaho are warning people to be on the watch for grizzly bears after one was recently reported in the Coeur d’Alene…
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Local Movie “The Snow Cabin” will be in theaters soon
Travis Parker has directed and written a horror movie that will be shown out to the public in theaters soon. The film is called “The Snow Cabin” and…
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Batteries Plus donates gifts to Idaho Falls firefighters
Batteries Plus combined forces with Idaho Adopt Health Care Workers and First Responders to donate gifts to the Idaho Fire Fighters this morning. …
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Idaho received more than $2.2 million in grants to assist domestic violence victims
Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. joins law enforcement partners, victim services professionals, advocates, and communities across the…
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Bannock County open burn ban lifted
With cooler temperatures and increased moisture, fire officials have decided to lift the open burn ban on Friday. …
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Rib & Chop House coming to Idaho Falls
Remodeling work is underway in a space along Memorial Drive in Idaho Falls next to Smokin Fins for a new restaurant that already has locations across…
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Volunteers needed for Haunted Science Lab
Volunteers are needed for the 2021 Haunted Science…
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Man killed in police shootout near McCammon was wanted for attempted murder
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock County Coroner, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers recommend emergency use authorization for booster dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Thursday to recommend emergency use authorization of a booster dose of…
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D93 to move to yellow phase next week
With a significant decrease in the number of new cases that were reported last week, Bonneville School District 93 will move back into the Moderate…
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Idaho Falls prepares for increase in tourists as borders prepare to reopen
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is preparing for an increase in tourists, as the US prepares to reopen borders in November, after being…
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Grand Teton sees second busiest September for visitation
Grand Teton National Park statistics on recreation visits show September 2021 was the second busiest on record for the month of September.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,935 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,935 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths…
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Take this survey to report how you are faring during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies, businesses, schools, healthcare services, and the lives of Idahoans throughout the state.…
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House fire under investigation
An Idaho Falls home suffered damage Thursday…
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Students safe after bus accident in Pocatello
A bus from the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Head Start program was involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Hyde and Maple…
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Idaho Lt. Gov. blames public records mess on press, lawyers
Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin is holding a press conference today at Ammon Elementary School at 3pm. She plans to address the litigation to…
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Governor Little and ISP troopers share experiences while visiting southern border
On Thursday, Governor Brad Little and members of the Idaho State Police stopped in at the ISP Headquarters in Pocatello to discuss their recent…
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Missing man found deceased
UPDATE 4:15 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Bonneville County Search and Rescue and Bonneville County deputies found Richard…
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Missing 11-year-old found safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for missing 11-year-old Sophia Pangburn who did not return home as expected after…
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Idaho lawmaker posts meme appearing to advocate violence
A far-right Idaho Republican lawmaker has posted a meme on Twitter appearing to advocate violence against journalists, educators, conservationists,…
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A coroner has ruled Gabby Petito died by strangulation. But these questions are left unanswered
There is now a clearer picture of what happened to Gabby Petito after a coroner said Tuesday that she died by strangulation. But many questions…
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Grocery store stock shortage is better in Idaho than other states but still a problem
We are experiencing another shortage within grocery stores. Last year, it was toilet paper. Now, many grocery stores are running out of essential…
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William ‘Bud’ Davis, former university leader, dies at 92
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — William Eugene “Bud” Davis, who was a higher education leader in Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico and Louisiana as well as a…
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CEI holds an exhibit to spread awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse
The Clothesline Project gives a voice to survivors and family members of those killed by an intimate…
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Yellowstone has busiest September on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 872,695 recreation visits in September…
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Roadshow visits local senior citizens
Some local senior citizens are getting some special treatment…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,024 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,024 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths…
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Trial starts in 1984 killing of girl shown on milk carton
Opening statements have started in the trial of the 1984 killing of a 12-year-old Colorado girl.…
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Pay It Forward: The Jeremy Taylor School Lunch Project
A local DJ started a way to help payoff school lunch debt with the help of the surrounding…
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US drops appeal of ruling banning some sheep grazing
U.S. officials and a sheep industry group have dropped their appeals of a court ruling preventing sheep grazing in western Montana and eastern Idaho…
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Idaho ex-lawmaker makes 1st court appearance on rape charge
A former Idaho state lawmaker charged with rape has made his first appearance in the case in court.…
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Beehive Federal Credit Union CEO announces retirement, successor
Beehive Federal Credit Union announced Craig Gummow has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new President and Chief Executive…
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League of Women Voters hosting candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello is giving voters the chance to learn more about the candidates for the upcoming city elections in Pocatello…
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Gov. Gordon further prepares legal challenge of federal overreach on vaccine mandates
Governor Mark Gordon is taking action to oppose President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates.…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Wednesday
Governor Little will answer questions from the public about COVID-19 during an hourlong AARP telephone town-hall at 12 p.m.…
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Gov. Little proclaims October Idaho Health Care Worker Appreciation Month
Governor Brad Little on Monday proclaimed the month of October “Idaho Health Care Worker Appreciation Month,” and encouraged all Idahoans to…
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Groundbreaking for BTEC Bond Projects
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning at Blackfoot High School for the BTEC Bond…
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