Average Idaho gas prices near $5
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 16.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.88/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Juneteenth celebration planned in Pocatello
Excitement is building for the 2022 Juneteenth celebration in Pocatello.
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Cheney says January 6 attack was part of a ‘well-organized’ conspiracy ahead of prime-time hearing
Rep. Liz Cheney, one of just two Republicans on the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, has asserted that the attack was part of an “extremely well-organized” conspiracy.
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From graduation parties to a mall, 13 mass shootings over the weekend leave more than a dozen dead and over 70 injured
By Chris Boyette and Holly Yan, CNN They were at places that seemed safe — but few spaces in America are guaranteed safe anymore. More than a dozen people were killed and more than 70 injured in at least 13 mass shootings this weekend in the United States. Some were at graduation parties, a nightclub,
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10 tips when taking kids fishing
Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer? Consider grabbing some fishing gear and taking them on a family adventure.
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US 93 between Challis and Salmon to be closed Tuesday for emergency culvert replacement
On Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., the Idaho Transportation Department will be closing US 93 north of Cow Creek Road between Challis and Salmon to replace a collapsed culvert.
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New police chief will bring some fresh ideas, Rexburg Mayor says
June 1, 2022 the Rexburg city council ratified a decision by the cities mayor Jerry Merrill for the new police chief for the Rexburg Police Department. The announcement of the cities new top cop was met with applause and excitement for what the department will be like under it’s new leadership.
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McCammon ranch hosts Baby Bison Days
On Saturday, the Diamond P Grassroots Bison Ranch held their fifth annual Baby Bison Days.
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Day Of Remembrance for the Teton Dam Disaster
The city of Rexburg spent Saturday in remembrance of the disastrous day on June 5, 1976. The started off early as dozens as marathon runners filled the streets running from the dam site to Smith park in down town Rexburg.
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Ranger districts schedule open house events
Three ranger districts on the Salmon-Challis National Forest will be sponsoring Open House events in its neighboring communities the week of June 6-10.
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Summer hours begin at Idaho Museum of Natural History
The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus will be open seven days a week to better serve summer patrons.
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Minimize illness risk to maximize water fun
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to maximize the health benefits of swimming, hiking and other outdoor activities in Wyoming while also minimizing the risk of illnesses associated with water fun.
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Bannock County property taxes due June 20
Bannock County property owners who chose to pay their 2021 property taxes in two parts should prepare for the second-half payment, which is due on or before June 20, 2022.
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Police seek information regarding Ross Park vandalism
During the last several months, the Pocatello Police Department has noticed an increase in vandalism at Ross Park.
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Former ISU assistant football coach charged with murder
Idaho State University assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal was arrested last week in Bannock County for an outstanding warrant in Arizona.
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions from Pocatello Animal Shelter while funds last
While funds last, Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost from the City of Pocatello’s Animal Shelter.
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Four New York men sentenced to prison for identity theft scheme
Four New York men were sentenced to federal prison for an identity theft scheme designed to obtain iPhones on Sprint customer accounts.
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143 sheep killed fleeing from wolves in southwestern Idaho
An attack by two wolves panicked a flock of sheep and 143 died after they ran into a steep gully where they were crushed and suffocated, Idaho wildlife officials said Thursday.
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US wildlife agency to consider protecting Yellowstone bison
A wildlife agency that lost key court rulings over its denial of petitions to protect Yellowstone National Park bison will undertake a comprehensive study over whether the animals should be covered under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest continues fuels reduction project in the Alpine area
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will resume fuel reduction work on June 3, 2022, to reduce the risk of wildfire adjacent to private lands in the Rees and Aspen Ridge subdivisions.
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Jerome County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Jerome man on Friday for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 833 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 833 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Friday.
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Groups file new lawsuit to stop Idaho gold mine drilling
The U.S. Forest Service violated environmental laws in approving exploratory drilling by a Canadian company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park, two environmental groups say.
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit launched Friday
The City of Idaho Falls launched its brand new public transportation system on Friday morning.
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Cates concedes Bannock County Republican Assessor race
What may have been the closest election in Bannock County history will not be appealed.
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Wyoming free fishing day is June 4
Each year Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing day.
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Marshall Public Library’s summer reading program starts June 7
The Marshall Public Library (MPL) is looking to make a “splash” by launching its all-ages 2022 Summer Reading Program.
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Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy receives Award of Excellence
The Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy received accreditation status by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) on Thursday.
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Former congressional candidate pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud and falsification of records
A Boise man pleaded guilty for using COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenditures and for falsifying records to conceal thousands of dollars of in-kind contributions by employees in a report to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC).
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Beartooth Highway to remain temporarily closed due to hazardous winter conditions
The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will remain temporarily closed until hazardous winter conditions improve.
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Marshall Public Library partners with Gate City Grays for ACT Program
Marshall Public Library (MPL) opens its 2022 Arts and Community Tickets (ACT) season with a generous partnership with the Gate City Grays.
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Jensen Grove filling up for summer season
You may have noticed an increase of water at Jensen Grove Lake.
Continue ReadingLowest-earning counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the lowest earning counties in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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SIPH offers free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing in June
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing to at-risk individuals throughout the month of June at all its county locations.
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Idaho Supreme Court sets hearing in abortion case for August
The Idaho Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit over the state’s newest anti-abortion law in August — but probably after the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling that could overturn the right to legalized abortion nationwide.
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No injuries reported in train derailment near Pocatello
Authorities are investigating after 15 Union Pacific train cars derailed near Pocatello Thursday around 5:45 a.m.
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Police seek information on persons and vehicles of interest in homicide investigation
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying vehicles and persons of interest in the homicide of Morey P. Pelton.
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Vehicle fire spreads to pile of hay at feedlot IFFD investigated on May 22
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched just before 4 p.m. to a vehicle fire at Jennifer Lane and Kathleen Street in Bonneville County.
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New Rexburg police chief named
A new police chief is named for Rexburg, and it is a familiar face in the department.
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Madison Junior High students finish project to be on next NASA launch
An experiment being developed at Madison Junior High School in Rexburg may have an impact on the future of common medicinal products that get taken into space. The team of 13 students are participating in NASA’s Tech Rise competition for more on the competition and other background on this story you can find a previous article on the topic here.
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Shoshone Falls after dark returns June 3-12
Southern Idaho Tourism, with the help of Idaho Central Credit Union, Idaho Power, and the City of Twin Falls, will illuminate Shoshone Falls again in June.
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South Fisher construction work in Blackfoot set Monday
People living along a section of South Fisher in Blackfoot need to be ready for some construction work.
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Zoo Idaho annual free-day postponed
The annual free day at Zoo Idaho is being postponed.
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Eismann Award honors judge who advanced Idaho’s drug courts
The Idaho Supreme Court is honoring a judge who led the work to make Idaho one of the first states in the nation with best-practice adult drug court standards.
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Warmwater fishing is a fun way to catch lots of fish and maybe your dinner, too
Warmwater fishing is found throughout the state from neighborhood ponds to Idaho’s largest lakes
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D91 student signs into STRAP apprenticeship program
Kale Bolander, a sophomore from Idaho Falls High School, is the first Southeast Idaho student to sign into STRAP.
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Salmon-Challis awards scholarships to 5 students
The Salmon-Challis National Forest Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship committee has awarded five $1,500 scholarships to students in four local communities.
Continue Reading Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 vaccine for youngest kids
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Wednesday that they have completed their submission requesting emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for their COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 6 months to 5 years.
Continue Reading There will be another pandemic, infectious disease experts say. Here are 6 ways we can prepare for it
By Kristen Rogers, CNN More than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reached a crossroads. On one hand, “this is the most teachable moment the world has had about the importance of public health in 100 years,” said Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “On
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American Auto College holds grand opening
The American Auto College located in Blackfoot kicked-off its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday.
Continue Reading Results for Bannock County Assessor Republican Primary recount
The Bannock County Elections Office conducted an official recount for the Bannock County Assessor’s Republican Primary race on Wednesday.
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New development breaks ground in Idaho Falls
Helu Development broke ground on a new apartment building in Idaho Falls on Thursday.
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Vote on proposed Ammon housing development has been postponed
Ammon residents who wanted to voice opinions on the flagship homes housing development now have a second chance.
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Man accused of shooting 2 Pocatello police officers released from hospital, taken to jail
The man accused of shooting two Pocatello police officers has been released from the hospital and taken to jail.
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Jury sides with Depp on lawsuit, Heard on counterclaim
A jury on Wednesday ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.
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Intermountain Gas files price increase request as part of interim PGA
If you use natural gas, you may want to start preparing for a significant jump in your bill.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,128 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,128 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Wednesday.
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New proposed housing development could be approved Wednesday
Utah-based, Flagship Homes is looking to annex nearly 600 acres in Ammon for both residential and commercial use.
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Bonnevile County Cattlemen’s Association hosting benefit dinner after passing of president
Bonneville County Cattlemen’s Association hosts benefit dinner to help Judy family cope with loss of husband and father.
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Idaho primary election audit finds few flaws
A review of about 20,000 ballots in a post-election audit of randomly selected precincts in eight randomly selected counties found only six variations from initial results, state officials said Wednesday.
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Jackson High students hope to bridge gaps and unite communities across borders
During the past 30 years, a large number of people from Tlaxcala, Mexico and other neighboring regions in Mexico have been moving to Jackson, Wyoming.
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BSD55 gets big boost in funding for Blackfoot Technical Education Center Project
The Blackfoot School District is getting a big boost in funding for its Blackfoot Technical Education Center Project.
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Idaho man drowns in kayaking accident on Salmon River
An Idaho man drowned in a kayaking accident on the Salmon River on Monday.
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Log truck traffic begins on Stormy Road
The purchaser of the Stormy Deck Salvage Timber Sale expects to begin hauling logs June 1 on the Stormy Road, National Forest System Road 023.
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Man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine
A California man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
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15th annual Tin Cup Challenge opens
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Tin Cup Challenge. From Wednesday, June 1st through Friday, July 22, 2022, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will accept donations benefitting participating local nonprofits.
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STEM Scholars Camp summer program open to public
Idaho National Laboratory is announcing the second year of its STEM Scholars Camp summer program.
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Woman gored after approaching bison in Yellowstone
A 25-year-old female from Grove City, Ohio, approached a bison to within 10 feet Monday morning.
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TCSD #1 announces Young Author’s winners
The 2022 Teton County Young Author Contest officially ended Wednesday, June 1st with the announcement of grade level first place and honorable mentions.
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Nampa man sentenced to 6 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A Nampa man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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AAA: 40% of Idaho crash deaths involve teen drivers occur during “100 Deadliest Days”
It’s the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers spikes each year.
Continue Reading 9-year-old playing hide-and-seek survives rare cougar attack in Washington state
By Paradise Afshar, CNN A 9-year-old girl is recovering at a hospital in Washington state after being attacked by a cougar while playing hide-and-seek outdoors with her friends, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lily Kryzhanivskyy was attacked Saturday as she jumped out to surprise her friends, the department said in a
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Nearly one third of Idaho voters cast ballots in May primary
Just under a third of Idaho’s registered voters cast ballots in the May 17 primary election, nearly matching the percentage that voted in the 2018 primary.
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Police continue to investigate suspicious death
On May 13, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Lane Clark Rest Area on Highwayy 26 east of Ririe where it was discovered 36-year-old Morey P. Pelton had been killed.
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“Professor of Rock” coming to Idaho
Have you ever wanted to take what you love and share it on social media to make money?
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‘Flood of Memories’ set to commemorate the Teton River area resilience
An event coming to the Rexburg area on Saturday, June 4, 2022 is called a ‘Flood of Memories.’
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D93 seniors visit elementary schools
It is a big week for seniors in the Bonneville School District.
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Man arrested for 2 counts battery on police officer, other offenses
Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received calls reporting a physical disturbance in progress in the parking lot at 720 Lindsay Boulevard on Sunday.
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What District 93 is doing to keep schools safe
The nation is still reeling from the shooting in Texas, as gun reform and school safety are called into question. Local district 93 safe school director Gorden Howard says a tragedy like this concerns parents and educators everywhere.
Continue Reading Telescopes reveal why Neptune is more blue than Uranus
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Neptune and Uranus are so similar that scientists sometimes refer to the distant, icy planets as planetary twins. But these ice giants have one big difference: their color. New space and ground-based telescope observations have revealed what’s behind this difference in tone. The most distant planets from the sun in our
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Bannock County Elections Office sets date for Republican Assessor race recount
The Bannock County Elections Office is preparing to conduct an official recount for the Bannock County Assessor’s Republican Primary race on Wednesday.
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Girt named DEQ Public Servant of the Year
Steve Girt was named 2021 Public Servant of the Year on May 16 for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
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Richard Stover to lead Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday his appointment of Richard Stover as the new administrator of the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR).
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New interactive map features Wyoming’s geothermal data
A new online map created by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) makes it easier to research geothermal groundwater systems, such as hot springs, and other geothermal data for the state.
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New Ashton/Island Park District Ranger announced
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest announced the selection of Bill Davis as the incoming Ashton/Island Park District Ranger.
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Shoreline restoration project at Henrys Lake to benefit the fishery, birds and wildlife
Volunteers from Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance, Henrys Lake Foundation, and Idaho Master Naturalists worked a total of 70 hours over three days in May alongside staff from the Bureau of Land Management-Upper Snake Field Office.
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ISU professor selected to facilitate statewide Idaho nonprofit leadership retreat
Nonprofit CEOs and executive directors from Idaho’s 6,000 registered charitable nonprofit organizations will have the chance to learn from Idaho State University College of Education professor Dr. Rob Lion and his wife, Angie Lion, about leadership, management and organization development at this year’s Idaho Nonprofit Leadership Retreat hosted by the Idaho Nonprofit Center June 1-3.
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Police search for suspect after armed robbery
On Monday at approximately 3:50 a.m., Blackfoot Police officers were dispatched to Short Stop convenience store located at 985 South Broadway Street regarding an armed robbery call.
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Memorial Day: A day to remember and pay respects
Bagpipes underscored the solemn ceremony at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot Monday afternoon.
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2022 Wyoming summer food service program to begin
The Wyoming Summer Food Service program for kids offered through the Wyoming Department of Education kicks off soon.
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Henry’s Fork Foundation and partners awarded $1.1 million WaterSMART grant
The Henry’s Fork Foundation (HFF), Conant Creek Canal Company, and Fremont-Madison Irrigation District are partnering on a project that was awarded $1.1 million from the USBR WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program in 2022.
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Idaho Falls splash pad ribbon cutting set Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off a summer of fun with Idaho Falls’ first splash pad at a ribbon cutting at Reinhart Park Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
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Field of Honor Memorial Day ceremony
Field of Honor Memorial Day celebration to take place on Monday. Some things to expect are posting of colors, pledge of allegiance and a tribute to our fallen soldiers.
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Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park this summer season
On March 1, 150 years ago, Yellowstone became America’s first national park for all to enjoy.
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PCSD 25 announces new appointments
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the appointment of Interim Director of Special Services Janelle Armstrong and the selection of Debbie Greco as the Assistant Principal of Hawthorne Middle School.
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IDL offers 2 scholarships to community foresters for 2022 Municipal Foresters Institute
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Community Forestry Program is offering up to two scholarships to municipal arborist staff to attend the national 2022 Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI), which is a week-long, intensive, high-level leadership and education training program.
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Fatal crash in Twin Falls County
On Saturday, at 1:08 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash near 1840 Kimberly Road, in Twin Falls County.
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PCSD 25 class of 2022 high school graduation schedule
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 invites the community to join them in congratulating the Class of 2022.
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Brady Chapel hosts Centennial Celebration and Open House on Memorial Day
One of the most well-known pieces of Pocatello’s history will be celebrating 100 years since its dedication.
Continue Reading The Utah mom climbing the world’s highest mountains
By Lilit Marcus, CNN In 1986, American businessman Richard Bass landed in the record books by becoming the first person to climb the “seven summits,” the highest peaks from each continent. On that list are some of the most iconic mountains in the world: Denali in Alaska, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and of course Mount Everest.
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