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Avalanche warning in effect for Island Park, West Yellowstone

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for Island Park, West Yellowstone, and nearby…

Camp Hayden Donates Gifts to Families in Need this Holiday Season

Volunteers at Camp Hayden hosted their annual…

Last-Minute Shoppers Enjoy Pocatello Winter Markets

On the weekend before Christmas, there are still…

Idaho State University Celebrates Winter Class of 2025 at Commencement Ceremony

The semester just wrapped up at ISU and for some,…

A dynamic wet weather pattern for the duration of Christmas week

A wet and active weather pattern takes us through…

Local News

Avalanche warning in effect for Island Park, West Yellowstone

Camp Hayden Donates Gifts to Families in Need this Holiday Season

Last-Minute Shoppers Enjoy Pocatello Winter Markets

Idaho State University Celebrates Winter Class of 2025 at Commencement Ceremony

A dynamic wet weather pattern for the duration of Christmas week

A ‘self-inflicted’ crisis: Sheriffs and providers warn lawmakers about dangerous mental health cuts

National program is helping Idaho children of incarcerated parents feel the hope of Christmas

From Four Bulbs to a Brighter Future: Celebrating 75 Years of Nuclear Power at EBR-1

Regional News

Avalanche warning in effect for Island Park, West Yellowstone

Idaho’s efforts to confront prison sexual abuse hampered by Federal cuts

Nampa man arrested on seven counts of Child Exploitation

Twin Falls children injured by falling tree while waiting for school bus

Urgent Call to Action: Families of Kratom victims rally for awareness and change

Man dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot after child shot in Lincoln County domestic incident

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance

In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence

US/World News

Nigeria says 130 more children released nearly a month after being kidnapped from school

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter

Education

Frank Church River of No Return

Millions of dollars to pour into rural Idaho with Secure Rural Schools Act

Lawmakers hit on hot topics at Legislative Preview

“Learning to help”: Dora Erickson Elementary Students master the ‘Domino Effect’ of good deeds

The iconic Tiger Tile greets students at Idaho Falls High Schoo.

IFHS Ranked #1 High School in Area by U.S. News and World Report

Giving Tree

‘Case of the Missing Christmas’

Wild Turkey Crashes Classroom Thanksgiving Feast at Idaho Falls Montessori

Idaho Department of Education seeks public input on draft plan to free schools from red tape at the federal level

“Incredible Idaho Women”: a new book celebrating Eastern Idaho’s unsung heroes and increasing literacy

Crime Tracker

Multi-agency narcotics investigation leads to three arrests and major drug busts in Idaho Falls

Quadruple homicide suspect Benjamin Naylor expected to enter guilty pleas

Nampa man arrested on seven counts of Child Exploitation

All individuals involved in Pocatello Sunday morning shooting identified; Charges pending

Scam Alerts

GED Program scams on the rise

Facebook Scam steals thousands from rancher’s customers, How law enforcement is fighting back

Scam Alert: Idaho Power warns of scammers impersonating its employees

Scammers find new ways to take victims’ money

Scam Alert: Idaho Falls Regional Airport warns travelers of rising E-Visa scams

Rexburg Police issue warning after elderly couple loses $35,000 to scammers

Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of

SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail

Health Headlines

Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains

Does science agree it’s better to give than receive? A doctor explains

When Mom’s stocking is empty, the message is clear

Forage for food—without killing your guests