Fatal crash eastbound I-84 in Heyburn
Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 3:18 p.m. Monday at I-84 milepost 211 on ramp, Heyburn, in Minidoka County.
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CEI Board of Trustees fills trustee vacancy
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Ethan Huffman to fill the Zone 4 vacancy during a Special Meeting held on Monday.
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Recipients of Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship announces
The School District 25 Education Foundation’s scholarship selection committee announced the recipients of the 5th annual Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship.
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Fatal crash north of Buhl
Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 12:57 p.m. Monday at 1403 E and 4300 N, north of Buhl, in Twin Falls County.
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Webb telescope captures ‘green monster’ inside a young supernova
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The James Webb Space Telescope has spied colorful, never-before-seen details in one of the most well-observed remnants of an exploded star. The glowing gas and dust of Cassiopeia A is all that remains of a star that exploded in a supernova, and its light reached Earth for the first time 340
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Tastee Treet closing shop
A local restaurant that has locations in Pocatello and Chubbuck is shutting down operation.
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Ready, Set, Go! program preparing weekend food backpacks
The Ready, Set, Go! program helps to ensure that kids aged 5-13 have ready access to clothing, hygiene, and weekend food. The backpacks are being prepared in the United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County offices at 1649 Woodruff Park Circle in Idaho Falls.
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US 189/191 Hoback Canyon to close Tuesday
The closure is expected to last 2 hours.
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Construction to begin on new water tower in Idaho Falls
City of Idaho Falls officials announced construction of the new elevated water tower will begin the end of April.
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A look at who’s who in Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial
Prosecutors say the mother charged in a triple murder case took part in a complex conspiracy that included unusual spiritual beliefs and efforts to kill those who stood in the way of her goals. Lori Vallow Daybell is a beautician by trade, a mother of three, and a wife — five times over.
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Money, power, sex: Attorney says Lori Vallow-Daybell used all 3
The investigation started roughly 29 months ago with two missing children. It soon grew to encompass five states, four suspected murders and claims of an unusual, doomsday-focused religious beliefs.
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3 things to know this morning – April 11, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.
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Parking lot at Crystal Springs Pond in Bingham County to be temporarily closed Tuesday
Idaho Fish and Game will be closing the parking lot at Crystal Springs Pond for 24 hours on April 11 for repaving if weather allows.
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Trumpeter swan illegally killed in Bear Lake County
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating the illegal killing of a trumpeter swan in Bear Lake County.
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Vehicle crashes into statue Monday morning
Vehicle crashes into ‘The Protector’ eagle statue Monday morning.
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Record snowfall strikes in Bear Lake County
Winter is far from over in Bear Lake County after a record amount of snow this year.
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Idaho gas prices defy national trend
Idaho drivers haven’t experienced the recent rise in gas prices that is sweeping across the country, but that could all change soon.
Continue Reading See Uranus’ rings in stunning new image from the Webb telescope
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new stunning image of ice giant Uranus, with almost all its faint dusty rings on display. The image is representative of the telescope’s significant sensitivity, NASA said, as the fainter rings have only been captured previously by the Voyager 2 spacecraft and the
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Agricultural best management practices grant applications due April 15
Applications will be accepted from March 15 to April 15, 2023.
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Public meeting on flooding threat in Jefferson County set Monday
The National Weather Service and County Commissioners are holding a public meeting to discuss the possibility of flooding in Jefferson County.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health to offer free STD testing
As part of National STD Awareness Week, Eastern Idaho Public Health is holding free STD testing for the full month of April.
Continue Reading Bengal Giving Day starts Tuesday
Starting tomorrow, Idaho State University will be hosting the second annual Bengal Giving Day.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – April 10, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.
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Elk herd moved near Fort Hall
A elk herd has been wintering on the west side of the interstate as the harsh winter drove them further down than they usually would. Sunday, April 9th the herd was coerced to the west side of the interstate.
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Kids embark on Easter Egg Hunt at Snake River Landing
Fields were filled to the brim with brightly colored plastic eggs as kids of all ages gathered to gather them up. As many of the kids prepared they all had different strageties ready to try and get as many of the eggs as they could as well.
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New software marketplace expands licensing opportunities
Idaho National Laboratory’s software marketplace is officially open for business.
Continue Reading Winter travel restrictions extended through May 1
Winter closures extended to decrease wildlife mortality rates due to heavy snowfall.
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Jury set in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
jury has been seated in the trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell.
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2023 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2023 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
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Fisherman rescued from Fort Hall Bottoms area
At 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Fort Hall Fire & EMS responded to the Bottoms area of the Fort Hall Reservation near Broncho Road to assist Fort Hall Fish & Game on the report of a male in his sixties who had fallen into the water while fishing.
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Planned power outages as part of 17th and Woodruff project
As part of the continued improvements at the 17th Street and Woodruff Intersection, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement brief planned power outages as utilities are moved underground on Monday, April 10.
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DEQ issues notice of boil water advisory for Aspen Ridge Subdivision, Island Park
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing notice of a boil water advisory for the Aspen Ridge Subdivision in Island Park, Idaho.
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Bannock County alerts residents of flood risk this weekend
There is a great flood risk this weekend for areas around Bannock County starting on Sunday and continuing into Tuesday.
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Expanded property tax refund program open for applications
The Wyoming Department of Revenue announced the newly expanded property tax relief program for homeowners is now open for applications.
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I-15 to temporarily close and cause delays due to elk movement
There is no time estimate for how long it will take to move both herds.
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BLM to extend Chinese Peak—Blackrock Canyon seasonal closures
BLM plans to open the trails on May 1 if conditions warrant opening.
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Idaho DMV removes convenience fees for online driver’s license renewals
Idaho driver’s licenses and ID cards are now available at a reduced cost online.
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Man sentenced for illegal timber harvesting, banned from national forest lands
A 36-year-old McCall man was sentenced to one month in federal prison for illegally harvesting timber from national forest lands, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Friday.
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Wackerli Subaru shares the love with local animal shelter
A local animal shelter and car dealership team up to provide a home for our furry friends.
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6 month temporary boat slip trial to begin at Palisades Reservoir
Beginning Memorial Weekend, 30 boat slips will be available to rent courtesy of Pinnacle Recreation under a temporary one-year special use permit provided by the Palisades Ranger District.
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Weather challenges delay Idaho Falls Zoo 2023 opening day
Opening day of the Idaho Falls Zoo will now be on Wednesday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m.
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District opens snowcat skiing area to snowmobiles
The Fairfield Ranger District will open the 1,965-acre snowcat skiing area above Soldier Mountain Ski Area to snowmobiles beginning April 10.
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Recipients of 2023 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” announced
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has chosen three awardees for the 2023 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship.”
Continue Reading A labor market cooldown: US economy added just 236,000 jobs in March
By Alicia Wallace, CNN US employers added just 236,000 jobs in March, coming in below expectations and indicating that the labor market is cooling off amid the Federal Reserve’s yearlong rate-hiking campaign to chill inflation. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%, according to the March jobs report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Fort Hall residential fire considered total loss
Two people are recovering after a house fire on North Bannock Road in Fort Hall.
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ITD reminds drivers to put down the distractions and drive engaged
Now through April 19, more officers will be on the roads looking to educate distracted drivers and remind them that Idaho is a hands-free state.
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Judge rules JJ Vallow’s grandmother may attend Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Judge Steven Boyce has made a decision on whether or not the Woodcocks can be present in the courtroom during the trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – April 7, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Friday.
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Fish and Game addressing Lemhi River flooding concerns
Homeowners in the small town of Baker, Idaho are still recovering from the intense flooding in the Lemhi River nearly three months ago.
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Fisherman rescued from Snake River
A fisherman is safe after a rescue Thursday on the Snake River.
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New signal at US 20 and SH 47 in Ashton to be activated Thursday
The Idaho Transportation Department will activate the new signal at US Highway 20 and State Highway 47 Thursday to make the intersection safer.
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House fails to override veto
The Idaho Legislature has officially ended for the year.
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Man sentenced to 11 years for possession of child pornography
A 48-year-old Caldwell man was sentenced to 143 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Thursday.
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Spring season kicks off with partial opening of Teton Park Road to recreational activities
The Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge will partially open to activities such as walking, biking and skating beginning Friday, April 7 at 9 a.m.
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WHO warns new Omicron spinoff XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch,’ but hasn’t shown to be more severe
The World Health Organization is monitoring the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, which has been identified in about two dozen countries.
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US average gas prices rise, now higher than Idaho’s average
Gas prices are surging across the country, but Idaho drivers aren’t feeling the pain – at least, for now.
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State Controller’s Office creates transparency in state, local government spending for Idaho taxpayer
The Idaho State Controller’s Office (SCO) is keeping its commitment to the people of Idaho with the successful expansion and implementation of local government accountability on its website.
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Protocols approved to move forward with Lemhi River Basin Settlement Agreement operations in 2023
The Idaho Water Resource Board on Friday approved the appointment of six people to serve on the Lemhi River Basin Comprehensive Settlement Agreement Implementation Committee and the procedures to be followed in exercising a minimum stream flow at McFarland Campground every two to five years on the Lemhi River.
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DEQ awards nearly $51 million to 14 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $50,550,110 in construction grants to 14 drinking water and wastewater systems.
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LDS Church provides update on Elder Holland’s health
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the following statement.
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Gov. Gordon challenges EPA’s arbitrary deferral of Wyoming’s ozone transport plan
On Wednesday, Governor Mark Gordon, through the Attorney General’s office, submitted a petition for review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to defer action on the State of Wyoming’s state implementation plan (SIP) for ozone transport to the Tenth Circuit Court.
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6 Idaho educators nominated for nation’s highest STEM teaching honor
Six Idaho math and science teachers have been named as state finalists for the national Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Continue Reading Newly discovered ‘einstein’ shape can do something no other tile can do
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN A geometry problem that has been puzzling scientists for 60 years has likely just been solved by an amateur mathematician with a newly discovered 13-sided shape. Called “The hat” because it vaguely resembles a fedora, the elusive shape is an “einstein” (from the German “ein stein,” or “one stone”). That means
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2023 spring bicycling between Yellowstone’s West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs begins April 7
Beginning Friday, April 7, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana and Mammoth Hot Springs.
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D91 Education Foundation offers more scholarships and awards
Through partnerships with community groups and foundations, the D91 Education Foundation is offering more scholarship opportunities than ever to D91 graduates and D91 graduating seniors.
Continue Reading Jury selection continues in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Wednesday is day three of jury selection in the murder trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell in Ada County.
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Idaho governor signs ‘abortion trafficking’ bill into law
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes it illegal for an adult to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – April 6, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Thursday.
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Blackfoot School District 55 canceling Thursday classes
After a series of school safety concerns, Blackfoot School District 55 is canceling classes for Thursday.
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Gender-affirming care for transgender youth banned in Idaho
Idaho’s governor has signed a bill criminalizing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.
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Idaho now has a state dinosaur – the Oryctodromeus
Last year, Joel Walton and his fourth grade class set out to issue a state dinosaur for Idaho. Now, all their work has paid off.
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BLM seeks public input on a possible new quarry
A proposal is in for a new quarry to be implemented in a spot that is 10 miles east of Firth. The quarry will be extracting Burnstone or high calcium limestone from the area. The request is from Burns Industries LLC.
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Nampa man sentenced to 25 years for producing child pornography
A 48-year-old Nampa man was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Wednesday.
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$1.7 million approved to develop new recharge site near Idaho Falls for the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer
The Idaho Water Resource Board (Board) voted to approve $1.7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to develop a new aquifer-recharge site near Idaho Falls as part of efforts to increase Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) recharge capacity in the Upper Snake River area above Milner Dam.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 608 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 608 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths in the last week
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Drought in East Idaho has mostly come to an end
Drought conditions across Eastern Idaho are officially over.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission re-elects president
Eric Anderson was re-elected as the president of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on Monday.
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Casper to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Eastern Idaho Public Health will be hosting its Annual Celebration of Children for Child Abuse Prevention Month event on Thursday.
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3 new appointments made to State Department of Education Director roles
These appointments serve to fill all remaining vacant director positions following staff changes made after the department’s January transition.
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AAA car guide: EVs are charging forward
2023 guide rates 71 cutting-edge vehicles to help consumers understand their options.
Continue Reading April’s full pink moon will rise this week
By Taylor Nicioli and Ashley Strickland, CNN April’s full moon will not shine pink tonight, despite its name, but the bright golden orb could still offer a sight to behold. Moon observers can begin to see the lunar event starting Wednesday night, and it will peak early Thursday morning at 12:34 a.m. ET. “The April
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Bus crashes and injures 11
An early morning crash involving a Van Hool coach bus injured 11.
Continue Reading Fatal crash on I-15 north of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday at approximately 2:24 p.m. northbound I15 at milepost 124, north of Idaho Falls.
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6 tips for filing Idaho taxes
As the April 18 deadline for filing income tax returns approaches, the Idaho State Tax Commission is offering six tips to make the process smoother.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell jury selection continues
The murder trial in the case against Lori Vallow-Daybell is now into its second day of jury selection in Ada County.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – April 5, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.
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Deceased man found on Fort Hall Reservation
Next of kin has been notified, and there is no danger to the public.
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Madison Cares to host seminar on how domestic violence affects children
A local crisis center is hoping to educate people about the lasting effects of domestic violence on children.
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Drivers asked to avoid Pocatello Creek, Mink Creek, Rapid Creek and Buckskin roads due to severe weather conditions
The National Weather Service is reporting one of the heaviest snowfalls in Pocatello history Tuesday afternoon and expects an additional one to three inches of snow.
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Pocatello Police urge people to stay off roads because of heavy snow
The Pocatello Street Department is still trying to get the roads cleared from this large snowstorm that is affecting the Pocatello area.
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Ready to travel the globe? Here’s what you should know
AAA offers trip advice as more Americans plan for an international vacation.
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JHMR winter 2023-24 season passes on sale May 1
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced its winter 2023-24 Season Pass Sale, available online and in person beginning May 1.
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Public invited to join rangers to observe strutting sage grouse
The public is invited to join park rangers on an early-morning tour to observe strutting sage grouse perform their annual mating dance near Mormon Row.
Continue Reading Repeating radio signal leads astronomers to an Earth-size exoplanet
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have detected a repeating radio signal from an exoplanet and the star that it orbits, both located 12 light-years away from Earth. The signal suggests that the Earth-size planet may have a magnetic field and perhaps even an atmosphere. Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet’s atmosphere, which life needs to
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White Pine Charter School to build new STEM Academy
White Pine Charter School will soon welcome more students in grades sixth to twelfth with its new STEM Academy.
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Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project phase 1 complete
Phase one of the Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project to install a traffic signal is complete.
Continue Reading Lawyers screen potential jurors in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Hundreds of people are expected to gather at an Idaho courthouse Monday morning as attorneys begin selecting jurors for the trial of a woman charged in a strange triple-murder case.
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School Closure – April 4, 2023
We have some school closures for you this morning.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – April 4, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.
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Fatal crash east of Wamsutter
The collision resulted in two fatalities and one injury.
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