Idaho is the #3 state with the most land owned by the federal government
Stacker investigated how much land is owned by the federal government in Idaho using data from the Congressional Research Service.
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Field of Heroes Memorial hosts USO Show
It was quite the show on Saturday over at Century High School.
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Idaho Fish and Game takes their “Take Me Fishing” trailer on the road for Memorial Day weekend
On Saturday, Idaho Fish and Game took their “Take Me Fishing” trailer on the road to the Edson Fichter Pond in Pocatello.
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Missing 7-year-old located
The Idaho State Police is issuing an endangered missing person alert on behalf of Twin Falls Police Department.
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Biden orders flags to fly at half-staff until noon May 30 for Memorial Day
At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be lowered to half-staff on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, at 12:01 am and returned to full-staff at 12 pm.
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 1, 2022.
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Call for entries for Teton County Fair on June 1
The Teton County Fair Board is reminding fair participants it’s time to start thinking about preparing entries for 2022 Teton County Fair events.
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Wildland firefighter and rappel training
Some of the best firefighters in the country came to train with the Heli-Rappellers in the Salmon-Challis National Forest this May.
Once they learn the ropes, they one day may drop into remote areas and quench the blaze before it spreads.
Idaho Falls honors fallen veterans at 10th annual Field of Honor
The Idaho Falls Field of Honor event is celebrating its 10th anniversary this Memorial Day.
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TCSD #1 summer food service program begins June 20
Teton County School District #1 has announced a sponsorship of the summer food service program for children.
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Extra patrols planned this Memorial Day weekend
Idaho State Police Troopers will be out at full staff patrolling across Idaho working to keep motorists safe this Memorial Day Weekend.
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One person killed in Idaho Falls rollover accident
Idaho Falls Police and Idaho Falls Fire are responding to a significant vehicle collision in the area of 1200 S Woodruff near Stones Kia between Lincoln Road and Kerney Street.
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Wanted man arrested for felony possession of stolen firearm, resisting arrest
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a wanted man who was called in as possibly driving under the influence in Swan Valley overnight.
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Teton County, Wyo. moves back into yellow risk level for COVID-19
Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved back up into the Yellow (Medium) Risk Level for COVID-19.
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Field of Honor is set up for this weekend
The Idaho Falls Exchange Club prepared the “Field of Honor” today by placing American flags next to the Vietnam Memorial in Freeman Park.
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returned to Pocatello for the 18th year in a row.
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“100 Deadliest Days” begins Memorial Day weekend
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) urges drivers to take caution as they travel for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association to host Memorial Day Ceremony and free luncheon
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is hosting a special Memorial Day Ceremony and free luncheon on Monday, May 30.
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St. Anthony’s Fisherman’s Breakfast returns
St. Anthony’s annual Fisherman’s Breakfast is back.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 620 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 620 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Friday.
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Helicopter used to install power lines
A new way of fighting wildfires before they start is taking-off in our area.
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Officials confirm monkeypox infection in King County man
Health officials in Washington state say a case of the monkeypox virus has been confirmed in the Seattle area.
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Wyoming unveils mental health public awareness campaign
With warming temperatures arriving and Wyoming State Park usage increasing, the Governor’s Challenge on Suicide Prevention is making sure Wyoming State Park users know how to reach out for mental health support, if needed.
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Judge orders US to decide if wolverines need protection
A federal judge has given U.S. wildlife officials 18 months to decide if wolverines should be protected under the Endangered Species Act, following decades of disagreement over how much risk climate change and other threats pose to the rare and elusive predators.
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Second annual Broulim’s veterans Memorial Day breakfast
Veterans and active duty military members are being recognized in Ammon.
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Car found in canal on E 14th St
Police are working to get a car out of the canal on E 14th St Friday morning.
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What we know about the victims at Robb Elementary School
One of the 10-year-olds aspired to be a lawyer someday. Another loved video games and anything with wheels. And another was saving up for a trip to Disney World.
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Pocatello Animal Services receives donation for spay and neuter program
On May 11, Pocatello Animal Services received a sizable donation from Harold and Rosemarie Petty.
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See how many electric vehicles are registered in Idaho
CoPilot investgated the number of electric vehicles in Idaho using data from the Department of Energy and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport expecting busiest summer, starting Memorial Day weekend
The time for summer vacations is in full swing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) as travelers are filling flights and airport parking lots.
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City Creek Road to Kinport Peak to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend
The City of Pocatello and the US Forest Service are reopening the City Creek Road to Kinport Peak for the long weekend.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell trial moved to January 2023
Judge Steven W. Boyce has granted a motion to continue Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial from October 11, 2022 to January 9, 2023.
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Relax & Heal with a Sound Bath
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – It’s a rejuvenating experience that allows you to “bathe in sound waves.” Medicine Wheel of Wellness in Jackson Hole offers a number of classes and clinics to help people with their mental, physical and emotional health. But one class that’s starting to gain national recognition, is a healing session that can
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Gas leak fixed
An evacuation order is now lifted in Teton County, Wyoming in part of the Teton Village area.
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Zoo STEAM event
Several classrooms of local second graders migrated to the “STEAM” event going on at the Idaho Falls Zoo.
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New details released about reported animal abuse and fire investigation at local farm
On Thursday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of possible animal abuse at a farm located on Kathleen St. north of Idaho Falls operated by the Zamora family.
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Ucon Fire Department receives new fire truck
The Ucon Fire Department received a massive upgrade to its arsenal.
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Local law enforcement agencies stress importance of home security as summer season approaches
As summer vacation approaches local law enforcement agencies are reminding us of some important steps we can take as we prepare for our vacations. Officials say the summer season is a spike in the amount of home break-ins due to the larger amount of empty homes.
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Recreate responsibly Idaho
It teaches Idaho newcomers and tourists the ropes of how to properly take care of trails and campgrounds.
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Gov. Gordon thanks law enforcement personnel for Ukraine donations
Governor Gordon has extended his appreciation to members of Wyoming’s law enforcement community for donating used equipment to assist the people of Ukraine.
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District 91 teachers preparing for all-day kindergarten
District 91 teachers and staff preparing to implement all-day kindergarten for Fall 2022.
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Gov. Gordon’s Education Initiative releases results from statewide survey
Governor Mark Gordon’s K-12 Education advisory group has released a report summarizing feedback it received from Wyoming residents interested in the future of education in the state.
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Power restored in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power is currently experiencing an outage.
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BYU-Idaho Spring 2022 enrollment figures released
Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Spring 2022 enrollment numbers for both campus and online.
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Milling and paving operations in Snake River Canyon will cause delays
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Avail Valley Construction will be milling and paving on US 89 through the Snake River Canyon from mileposts 127 to 132 for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex opens for 2022 season Saturday
One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this weekend.
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Dunraven Pass to open Friday, weather-permitting
Weather-permitting, the road from Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) will open at 12:30 p.m. Friday.
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Firewood permits available on BLM-managed lands in Pocatello and Idaho Falls areas
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello and Upper Snake Field Offices are selling permits to collect fuelwood through the end of November.
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What we know and don’t know in the Texas massacre
By Holly Yan, Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN We may never know why a shooter gunned down 19 children and two teachers in a massacre Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. But as the nation mourns 21 lives lost, more details are emerging about the shooting and the investigation, along with unsettling
Continue Reading When mothers suffer, babies suffer. It’s time the world realized this, say maternal mental health experts
By Meera Senthilingam, CNN Postpartum depression (PPD) is estimated to affect more than one in ten women who have a baby and is just one of many mood disorders that a woman can get during pregnancy or in the first year after birth, known as the perinatal period. Yet these conditions, known as perinatal mood
Continue Reading Mortgage rates fall slightly, but offer little relief to buyers
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive week, but still remain above 5%. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.10% in the week ending May 26, down from 5.25% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It is still well above the 2.95% average from this time last year. “Mortgage rates
Continue Reading ‘How do you shoot my baby?’: A first responder arrived at Robb Elementary to learn his 10-year-old daughter had been killed
By Faith Karimi, CNN Med aide Angel Garza rushed to Robb Elementary School on Tuesday and arrived as officials started escorting shell-shocked children from the classrooms. “One little girl was just covered in blood head to toe. I thought she was injured, I asked her what was wrong. She said she was OK — she
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Where refugees in Idaho are arriving from
Stacker compiled countries where refugees are arriving from in Idaho using data from the Refugee Processing Center.
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EBR-I Atomic Museum open for the summer Friday
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I (EBR-I) Atomic Museum will launch its 2022 season on Friday, May 27.
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Community volunteers needed to help build set for musical production
Members of the community are invited to help with Idaho State University’s production of Urinetown: The Musical.
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Teton Guitars is starting to turn heads
Brands like Fender, Gibson, and Taylor reign supreme in the guitar industry.
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Body of missing boater located
UPDATE 5:15 p.m. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a boating accident on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River on Tuesday around 7 p.m.
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California man sentenced for kidnapping Idaho girl
A California man convicted of kidnapping an 11-year-old Idaho girl could be released from prison after five to seven months if he successfully completes a treatment program.
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Grizzly sow and yearlings euthanized in Island Park after aggressive behavior towards humans
Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and two yearlings in Island Park on Wednesday after the bears exhibited aggressive behavior and showed no fear towards humans after becoming food-conditioned and habituated to human food sources from residential areas.
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Body found in Bear Lake
Sheriff deputies are looking for answers after a man was found dead in Bear Lake.
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2 water services repairs in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing two leaking waterlines over the next 24 hours.
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National labs join together to drastically reduce carbon emissions
In coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and three other national laboratories will lead the nation to net-zero carbon emissions by demonstrating clean energy solutions.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 655 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 655 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Wednesday.
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Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID, officials urge masking
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday, the same day state health officials urged people to wear face mask indoors as case counts steadily rise. At a news conference the state’s public health leaders said they weren’t issuing mandates but “strongly recommending” masks be worn
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Idaho Falls first responders blood drive
Our local first responders are asking for our help during the American Red Cross first-responders blood drive.
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Trustee Mickelsen tenders resignation from CEI Board of Trustees after election
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the resignation of Trustee Stephanie Mickelsen at the regular meeting held Tuesday.
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Public meetings to be held for future US 20 to SH-87 project
The future of road travel between Ashton into West Yellowstone is now being brought forward to the public for their opinion. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is holding two public meetings on Wednesday May 25 at 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Island Park EMS Building which is located at 4378 County Circle Island Park, ID 83429 and one in Ashton on Thursday May 26 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in Ashton Community Center and Library which is located at 925 Main Street Ashton, ID 83420.
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Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Texas tragedy victims
At the direction of the President of the United States, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Uvalde, TX, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset May 28.
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Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline announces new name
The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline name has been updated, but the mission remains the same – to support Idahoans in emotional crisis.
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Judge closes Chad Daybell hearing, seals record
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court Wednesday afternoon before Judge Steven W. Boyce.
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Fire damages Wyoming abortion clinic ahead of June opening
An overnight Wyoming fire on Wednesday damaged a building that was being renovated to house a new abortion clinic in the conservative state where opposition to abortion is widespread.
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WDE seeks public input on Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy
A Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy is being created for students proficient in two or more languages.
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Soaring gas prices won’t put the brakes on Memorial Day travel
224,000 Idahoans to take a trip during the holiday weekend – 8% more than last year.
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Cheney tests positive for COVID-19
Congresswoman Liz Cheney has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Jackson Hole Airport on schedule to reopen in June
Planning, teamwork and drive have kept construction on the new Jackson Hole Airport runway on track for its grand reopening.
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Bannock County signs emergency drought declaration
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners, in cooperation with the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management, officially declared a drought emergency in Bannock County on Thursday.
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Idaho woman gets 2 months jail for U.S. Capitol riot actions
An Idaho woman was sentenced Tuesday to two months in jail for her participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 siege of the U.S. Capitol building.
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Police continue to investigate suspicious death
The investigation into the homicide of 36-year-old Morey P. Pelton is still active, and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to seek help from the public.
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2 hospitalized after crash on US 91
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday at approximately 9:25 a.m., on US 91 at milepost 94, just north of Blackfoot.
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Idaho Falls Public Library to cover additional Overdrive/Libby service fee for Bonneville County residents
The Idaho Falls Public Library announced Monday it will be covering the additional fee for Bonneville County residents to continue using its Overdrive/Libby services.
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Flags to fly at half-staff in recognition of former Idaho Falls Mayor Fuhriman
Idaho Governor Brad Little has extended authorization for the City of Idaho Falls to fly flags at half-staff at City facilities in recognition of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman, who passed away at the age of 60 on Sunday.
Continue Reading Gunman at a Texas elementary school kills 19 students and two adults before being fatally shot, officials say
By Eric Levenson, Andy Rose and Steve Almasy, CNN An 18-year-old gunman on Tuesday fatally shot 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school before he was killed by law enforcement officers, officials said. The shooter — identified by Texas officials as Salvador Ramos, of Uvalde — also shot his grandmother before crashing
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Montana bars birth certificate changes, even with surgery
Montana health officials say transgender people can’t change their birth certificates even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery, in defiance of a court order that had blocked the Republican-controlled state’s bid to restrict transgender rights.
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EXPLAINER: How cities in the West have water amid drought
As drought and climate change tighten their grip on the American West, the sight of fountains, swimming pools, gardens and golf courses in cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Boise and Albuquerque can be jarring at first glance.
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Idaho Falls blood drive set Wednesday
Idaho Falls will be hosting a blood drive this week.
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3 hospitalized after crash on US 30
On Monday at 4:30 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a serious injury crash on US 30 near milepost 197, in Twin Falls County.
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Deputies remind Idahoans to “Click it Don’t Risk It”
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are taking part in a statewide effort to increase seat belt use in Idaho.
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$111.9 million contract awarded for Pocatello system interchange
The Idaho Transportation Department has accepted a $111.9 million winning bid by Sundt-Cannon, a joint venture, to rebuild the I-86/I-15 system interchange at Pocatello.
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit System update
The Idaho Falls Public Works department has been working closely alongside the contractor, Downtowner, to bring us the Greater Idaho Falls Transit system or GIFT.
Continue Reading Doctors in England now have a prescription alternative for insomnia patients
By Katie Hunt, CNN Searching for a better night’s sleep? A digital app to treat insomnia is an effective alternative to sleeping pills, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the United Kingdom. The recommendation from NICE last week means that doctors in the UK’s National Health Service can prescribe the
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City of Pocatello Awarded funding for EPA Brownfield Projects
The US Environmental Protection Agency have announced $2.25 million of funding will be awarded to revitalize communities in Idaho.
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Idaho Falls man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine
Bonneville County Special Investigations Unit detectives served a search warrant Monday afternoon at a residence in the 1100 E. block of 1st St. as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Former Idaho Falls mayor passes away
The City of Idaho Falls announced Monday afternoon the passing of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman on Sunday.
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Reports increasing for stomach-related illnesses in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) said reports of stomach-related illnesses known overall as viral gastroenteritis have been recently increasing in Wyoming.
Continue Reading Grizzly sow and yearling euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned
On Saturday, Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and a yearling male after they had become food-conditioned and increasingly sought out human food sources.
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AAA: 39.2 million Americans to travel for Memorial Day weekend
Expensive fuel and pricey plane tickets won’t discourage another big increase in Memorial Day travel this year.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 417 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 417 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the weekend.
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Better Business Bureau warns against moving scams
The Better Business Bureau of Idaho is warning movers against potenial scams with moving companies and brokers.
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US releases environmental study for new Idaho test reactor
U.S. officials have released an environmental study for a proposed nuclear test reactor to be built in eastern Idaho that backers say is needed to revamp the nation’s fading nuclear power industry by developing safer fuel and power plants.
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Yellowstone reminds boaters, anglers to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Yellowstone National Park announced boating and fishing season will begin Saturday, May 28, and emphasizes clean, drain and dry to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect park waters.
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