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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for Bannock, Bingham and Power

August 27, 2021 9:51 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bingham, and…

Drive-up COVID-19 test site reopens in Pocatello

August 27, 2021 9:40 AM Cole Sams

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is partnering with Idaho State University and Express Lab to once again conduct drive-up COVID-19 PCR and…

COVID-19 forces Idaho hospitals past capacity, toward crisis

August 26, 2021 5:59 PM Associated Press

Hospital facilities and public health agencies are scrambling to add capacity as the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise statewide.…

Gov. Little launches COVID-19 antibody treatment centers, directs relief funds to increase hospital capacity

August 26, 2021 5:48 PM News Team

As Idaho hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients, limiting healthcare access for everyone, Governor Brad Little…

Masks immediately required in Teton County, Wyo.

August 26, 2021 4:00 PM News Team

After review of all public comments submitted and in consultation with the State Health Officer Alexia Harrist, Teton District Health Officer Travis…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 992 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

August 26, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 992 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…

Victor Mayor declares state of emergency, issues face covering order

August 26, 2021 2:58 PM News Team

Rising COVID-19 cases in Teton County, Idaho has led Victor Mayor Will Frohlich to declare a state of emergency for the…

Game calling and hunting workshop Saturday

August 26, 2021 2:42 PM News Team

f you are looking to improve your animal calling skills and maybe snag a nice prize, John Adams GMC in Rexburg is hosting a game calling and hunting…

New era being at Pocatello High School

August 26, 2021 2:48 PM News Team

A new era began at Pocatello High School on…

Gov. Little declares 2020-2030 The Decade of Ag in Idaho

August 26, 2021 3:02 PM News Team

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring the decade of 2020-2030 as The Decade of Agriculture in Idaho.…

Lieutenant Governor’s Education Task Force takes comments on critical race theory

August 26, 2021 12:57 PM News Team

A meeting of the Lieutenant Governor’s Education Task Force will be held at 1:00 P.M. on…

Playmill Theater going strong despite pandemic

August 26, 2021 1:26 PM Linda Larsen

Theater is alive and well in West Yellowstone Montana, as crowds flock to see one of three shows at the…

Woman sentenced for walking on thermal area in Yellowstone

August 26, 2021 10:52 AM News Team

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…

Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho

August 26, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…

Temporary closure of Moose-Wilson Road lifted

August 26, 2021 10:22 AM News Team

The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road, between Murie Ranch Junction and Death Canyon Junction, is temporary closed to all visitors including…

“Our Valley | Our Vision” open houses planned for Sept. and Oct.

August 26, 2021 10:29 AM News Team

The Pocatello Planning and Development Services Department is taking “Our Valley | Our Vision” on tour around the Gate…

DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for Bannock, Bingham and Power

August 26, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bingham, and…

New charter school opens in Grand Teton Mall

August 25, 2021 8:47 PM News Team

The former Sears store in the Grand Teton Mall has been remodeled into a new charter school.…

Chad Daybell waives right to speedy trial

August 25, 2021 11:33 AM News Team

Chad Daybell has waived his right to speedy trial, according to court documents posted on Aug.…

Rockford Elementary moves to remote learning after COVID-19 outbreak

August 25, 2021 4:33 PM News Team

A small outbreak of COVID-19 has temporarily shut down Rockford Elementary School in the Snake River School…

COVID-19 funds fuel major upgrades to Idaho STEM library network

August 25, 2021 5:47 PM News Team

Teachers and other educators in the area now have access to some pretty cool high-tech stem education teaching aids thanks to the Idaho Stem Library…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,019 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

August 25, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,019 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Wolves in Idaho, Montana could get federal oversight

August 25, 2021 4:16 PM Associated Press

Two conservation groups are asking the Biden administration to immediately reinstate a federal monitoring program to oversee the management of gray…

ISU Season of Note 2021-22 performances announced

August 25, 2021 4:24 PM News Team

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…

DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho

August 24, 2021 9:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…

Teton Interagency fire danger lowered to moderate

August 25, 2021 4:11 PM News Team

Teton Interagency Fire managers will lower the fire danger rating to moderate and lift stage 1 fire restrictions for Bridger-Teton National Forest,…

School districts seeing food shortages from vendors ahead of new school year

August 25, 2021 4:43 PM Rachel Fabbi

“There’s not a question. We will feed kids,” Plain said “We just may have to alter our menu a little…

Marshall Public Library seeks yearbook donations for Idaho archives

August 25, 2021 10:39 AM News Team

The Marshall Public Library is hoping you’ll be able to help preserve a piece of Pocatello’s…

DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for Bannock, Bingham and Power

August 25, 2021 10:13 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bingham, and…

2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series raised $40,000

August 25, 2021 9:51 AM News Team

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…

Wyoming Capitol Ceremony to recognize 20th Anniversary of 9/11

August 25, 2021 9:43 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon will join the Wyoming Veterans Commission on behalf of the Wyoming Military Department and other state and local agencies to…

More details released about fatal officer-involved shooting

August 24, 2021 3:00 PM News Team

Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland released more information Tuesday regarding a Blackfoot shooting where deputy was shot on Aug.…

Pocatello City Council decides not to reinstate face covering ordinance

August 24, 2021 2:34 PM News Team

At Tuesday’s City Council special meeting, Pocatello councilmembers decided not to reinstate the City’s face covering ordinance at this…

Gov. Little, Attorney General Wasden announce intent to join national opioid settlements

August 25, 2021 11:12 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Governor Brad Little have announced their intention to have Idaho join two national opioid settlements, totaling…

US potato imports increase

August 24, 2021 4:46 PM News Team

Potato imports are continuing to…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,032 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

August 24, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,032 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…

Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes new tiger

August 24, 2021 3:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo announced there’s a new girl in town: an Amur tiger named…

US Forest Service working to restore Idaho’s state tree

August 24, 2021 3:21 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Forest Service is trying to bring back Idaho’s state tree to its former prominence.…

Crash near Malad claims 1

August 24, 2021 11:37 AM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on Tuesday at approximately 3:19 a.m., on Interstate 15 near…

Pocatello police issue payment scam alert

August 24, 2021 12:49 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department was made aware of a possible scam involving the City of Pocatello Utility Billing and their water customers…

Salmon-Challis National Forest to terminate Stage 1 fire restrictions

August 24, 2021 12:49 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho will end Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at 00:01 hours on August 27, 2021. …

Proposed face covering order in Teton County, Wyo.

August 24, 2021 11:49 AM News Team

Teton District Health Officer Travis Riddell announced Tuesday he is garnering public comment as to a proposed face covering health order that would…

Coronavirus town hall with Gov. Little Tuesday

August 24, 2021 10:11 AM News Team

The Idaho state office of AARP will host a statewide telephone town hall with guests Idaho Governor Brad Little, Dave Jeppesen, Director of the…

Pediatricians urge mask wearing

August 24, 2021 2:21 PM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…

Virginia Transformer Celebrates 50 Years

August 24, 2021 10:03 AM Cole Sams

poration, the largest U.S.-based power transformer manufacturer, will recognize a half century of service in Pocatello.…

Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for some southeast Idaho counties, extended for others

August 23, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bear Lake,…

Back to school in Blackfoot

August 24, 2021 8:26 AM Cole Sams

On Monday, Blackfoot High School freshman arrived on campus to experience their first day as a Bronco.…

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, opening door to more vaccine mandates

August 23, 2021 10:25 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for people age…

Car engulfed in flames after crash near Inkom

August 23, 2021 6:26 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated an crash southbound on Interstate 15 at mile marker 58.3, near Inkom Monday around 3:05…

Parade set for Tuesday to celebrate Idaho Falls Bandits national championship

August 23, 2021 5:35 PM LocalNews8-Newsroom

The back-to-back American Legion World Series champions are ready to celebrate, and so is the city of Idaho…

ISU alumni center construction underway

August 23, 2021 6:29 PM News Team

Idaho State University students will be met with some construction as they return to campus this…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,071 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths

August 23, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,071 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths over the…

Idaho gas prices held steady this week

August 23, 2021 4:40 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…

Idaho Supreme Court says new ballot initiative law violates state constitution

August 23, 2021 3:55 PM News Team

In a unanimous ruling Monday, the Idaho Supreme Court blocked the implementation of a new ballot initiative law that opponents said would have made…

Idaho State University begins the first day of classes

August 23, 2021 12:03 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho State University students came roaring back to campus Monday for the first day of classes.…

Pay for Idaho teachers lower than neighboring states, new report finds

August 23, 2021 3:32 PM News Team

During the last several years, Idaho has made efforts to increase the pay for our elementary and high school…

Yellowstone  fire danger lowered to high, stage 1 fire restrictions lifted

August 23, 2021 12:15 PM News Team

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…

Biden encourages Americans who have been waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccination: ‘Get it today’

August 23, 2021 11:14 AM News Team

President Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on COVID-19 vaccinations. The remarks come as the FDA fully approves the Pfizer…

New Monday night Powerball draw begins Aug. 23

August 23, 2021 11:06 AM News Team

Monday will be the first regular Monday night draw for Idaho’s favorite game, Powerball. …

Ridge Road #020 closure lifted

August 23, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

The Ridge Road 020 closure #04-13-21-12 is now terminated.…

BLM wild horse & burro adoptions

August 23, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

4-H trained wild horses will be up for adoption as the program comes to eastern and southeastern…

WYDOT to host open house, gather public input on projects

August 23, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be hosting an open house on Sept. 1…

The debate over masks continues

August 23, 2021 8:39 AM Cole Sams

For the past year and a half, masks have become part of our…

Ammon Arts Community Theater needs help for September 11 anniversary event

August 22, 2021 10:51 AM Rachel Fabbi

In addition to the play, they are hoping to turn the lobby of Thunder Ridge auditorium into a museum with artifacts, stories, newspapers, pictures,…

Mudslide closes part of US 89 in Wyoming

August 21, 2021 4:31 PM News Team

A mudslide has blocked a lane of travel on US 89 at milepost 140, between Jackson and…

UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two Utah children

August 20, 2021 1:03 PM Bill Cummings

Idaho State Police is issuing a shared Amber Alert for two missing/abducted children who are considered endangered.…

UPDATED: Missing child found after murder-suicide in Pocatello

August 20, 2021 10:55 PM Joel Killam

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update) The 12-year old boy reported missing after a murder-suicide in Pocatello has been found safe. Pocatello Police say…

Free admission to Zoo Idaho Saturday

August 18, 2021 9:37 AM News Team

You’ll be able to get into Zoo Idaho for free this…

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello, ID

Greek Fest makes its return to Pocatello

August 20, 2021 9:16 PM Cole Sams

The Gate City is going Greek in a big way this…

As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, a greater number of Americans are deciding to get vaccinated

August 20, 2021 6:32 PM News Team

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%…

ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases

August 20, 2021 1:10 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…

Old Bill’s Fun Run goes virtual again

August 20, 2021 6:36 PM News Team

The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole is once again making Old Bill’s Fun Run a virtual…

District 93 still has open positions ahead of school start

August 20, 2021 3:14 PM Rachel Fabbi

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…

Realignment project to cause delays on Hoback Junction South

August 22, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Motorists who regularly use Hoback Junction South should plan for construction delays over the next few…

ICCU establishes new professorship in Idaho State College of Business

August 21, 2021 12:00 PM News Team

Idaho State University’s College of Business is announcing its first-even endowed professorship in the Department of Management thanks to the…

Pocatello City Council to discuss reimplementing face covering ordinance

August 20, 2021 11:55 AM News Team

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…

ISU updates mask policy

August 20, 2021 4:48 PM News Team

Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, Idaho State University has updated its mask…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 612 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

August 20, 2021 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 612 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…

EIPH seeks physicians interested in serving on Board of Health

August 20, 2021 2:41 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is looking to fill the physician representative position on its Board of Health.…

Extra DUI patrols out in force

August 20, 2021 2:39 PM News Team

As Idahoans make their end of summer plans, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies are…

Wyoming reports 96.46% participation rate on 2020-21 statewide assessment

August 21, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Wyoming successfully administered the statewide assessment to 96.46% of its students in spring of…

I-15 bridge maintenance work will begin Monday in Blackfoot

August 21, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will start Interstate 15 bridge maintenance work between milepost 93 and 94 on the Snake River Bridges…

Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

August 20, 2021 2:33 PM News Team

A 39-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez,…

Yellowstone lifts fishing closure on rivers and streams

August 20, 2021 12:46 PM News Team

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…

Biden focuses on ‘getting this job done’ as chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan grows desperate

August 20, 2021 6:54 PM CNN

By Kate Sullivan and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday tried to put an optimistic face on the chaotic evacuations taking place at…

Idaho’s July unemployment rate unchanged at 3%

August 20, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3% from June to…

Bikes & Brews, Concert on the Commons canceled due to COVID-19

August 20, 2021 9:48 AM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), in partnership with Teton Village Association (TVA), announced Friday the cancelation of two upcoming outdoor…

Accidental fall Wyoming climber’s apparent cause of death

August 20, 2021 11:11 AM Associated Press

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say an accidental fall is apparently what killed a climber found dead on Wyoming’s highest…

Free car wash Saturday

August 20, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

Bonneville High School Choir students will be holding their annual Free Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday August…

US extends non-essential travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico

August 20, 2021 7:43 AM CNN

The US is extending non-essential travel restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico through at least September 21, the Department of…

Funland picnic in the park

August 20, 2021 11:13 AM Evan Thomason

Funland is making a comeback this…

DEQ expands statewide cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin response efforts

August 20, 2021 9:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is expanding sampling and monitoring efforts across the state to enhance public preparedness and…

Ammon couple trying to get colleague out of Afghanistan

August 19, 2021 5:22 PM Rachel Fabbi

An Ammon couple is headed to Washington DC to help a friend and former colleague get out of…

Street flooding in Pocatello and Chubbuck

August 19, 2021 2:56 PM Linda Larsen

Pocatello and Chubbuck Street Crews, businesses and homeowners were kept busy Thursday trying to deal with flash flooding in several areas throughout…