Construction advances on ICCU Bengal Alumni Center
Construction continues on Idaho State University’s $11.5 million donor-funded ICCU Bengal Alumni…
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US life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Life expectancy in the United States took another hit in 2021, furthering a dramatic decline from 2020 that was the largest…
Continue Reading Should you get your fourth booster shot now?
More people can now get second COVID-19 booster shots after federal health officials announced they are allowing a broader group to get fourth doses…
Continue Reading NASA’s next moon rocket gets final repairs ahead of mission launch
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Artemis I mega moon rocket will undergo some tweaks before NASA’s next attempt at a crucial prelaunch test. The…
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Documents shed light on Rigby Middle School shooting
Sevy then “observed (shooter) retrieve a firearm from a backpack, and fire several times in the hallway. She appeared to aim at several students and…
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Pocatello hosts 3D printing competition
On Friday, Idaho State University’s Eames Complex hosts IDX 2022, the annual Idaho Exhibition of Ideas…
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Deadwood Fire estimated at 45 acres
Several fire agencies are working together to protect structures from a brush…
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Antigovernment activist Bundy sentenced to 10 days in jail
Idaho gubernatorial candidate and antigovernment activist Ammon Bundy has been fined $3,000 and sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.…
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Coroner identifies deceased following Tuesday’s 3 vehicle collision
On April 6, 2022, Idaho State Police reports the male driver from California passed…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
The Senate is set to hold a key vote Thursday to advance President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, toward a final…
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Pot hole season is back: What cities are doing to help fill them
Its the time of year where pot holes are popping up all over the roads. These craters come in all shapes and sizes. But some of them may be a big…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of…
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Bear-human conflict management plan
Federal and Wyoming state wildlife officials are working together to come up with a plan to mitigate bear conflicts around Yellowstone National…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 61 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 61 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
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Risch, Crapo oppose Jackson confirmation
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement regarding his vote opposing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the United…
Continue Reading US likely to see a surge of COVID-19 in the fall, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Wednesday he thinks there will be an uptick in…
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You can own a piece of Holt Arena’s history
As the renovation project moves forward inside Idaho State University’s Holt Arena, a number of the venue’s old seats will be made available for…
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Grizzly bear suspected to have killed livestock in North Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game officers suspect a grizzly bear attacked and killed a llama and a sheep on private land in the Panhandle Region on the evening of…
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Lamb of God production comes to our area just in time for Easter
Some of southeast Idaho’s best musical talent has come together to present a spiritual program based on the final days of the life of…
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Select Yellowstone National Park roads open April 15
Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather permitting. On Saturday,…
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Rexburg City Council approves plat change for Brigham’s Mill
Brigham’s Mill co-owner Ryan Nelson explained their reasoning, saying there is a surplus of housing for students, and not enough for the rest of the…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers say a plan for updating COVID-19 shots is needed
The future of COVID-19 vaccines — including when and how often booster doses might be needed — remains unclear and “complex,” according to advisers…
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JHMR to begin construction of phase 2 of Powderhorn employee housing in mid-April
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced construction of the second phase of its Powderhorn employee housing development will commence this…
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USDA Forest Service is hiring recreation and archaeologist positions
The Forest Service is hiring hundreds of positions in recreation and archaeology across the nation.…
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SDE awards $1.88 million for learning programs beyond school hours
Eight Idaho school districts and three community organizations will receive new grant awards ranging from $98,000 to $175,000 to provide youth…
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Chubbuck street sweeping began Monday
The Chubbuck Street Department will start sweeping the city streets on Monday, April 11, 2022.…
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High schoolers take on Reality Town
Students from high schools in Jefferson, Madison, Ririe, Shelley, and District 93 met at Reality Town at the College of Eastern…
Continue Reading This incredibly potent planet-warming gas just set another record for the second year in a row
By Rachel Ramirez A potent planet-warming gas set a record for the second year in a row, scientists reported Thursday, just as the UN’s panel…
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East Idaho Drumline heading to International competition
The Northstar Independent drumline will get the chance to show the world what eastern Idaho is made…
Continue Reading People believe their friends will protect them from Covid — but the opposite is true
By Jen Christensen, CNN Your good friends may be able to help you get out of a jam. They may be good listeners and they may be good at keeping you…
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Top NBA draft picks from Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of highest drafted NBA players in Idaho using Basketball…
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Idaho Falls TSA officer named national TSA Officer of the Year
This was a big day for a special TSA agent at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and she was singled out for a big…
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Chubbuck Farmer’s Market opens
Is the nice weather making you want to get out and plant…
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Pocatello man convicted by federal jury for failing to register as sex offender
A federal jury sitting in Pocatello convicted a Pocatello man on Tuesday for failure to register as a sex…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 24 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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New BMX track coming to Sandy Downs
BMX riders now have a new venue at Sandy Downs thanks to a partnership between the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department and the Snake River…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport expects sharp increase in summer travelers
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is serving more passengers than ever…
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Idaho experts predict water shortages in southern Idaho
More than half of Idaho is in a severe drought, and an Idaho water expert says that’s likely to worsen in the coming…
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and AAA is reminding drivers to keep their focus on the road through its annual safety campaign,…
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Wear blue Friday to raise child abuse awareness
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we are seeing some familiar reminders going up around our…
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Pocatello Arctic Circle torn down
People driving down Yellowstone in Pocatello might be surprised to see a decades-old landmark is no…
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Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
A wind energy company has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $8 million in fines and restitution after killing at least 150…
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Chicks may be cute but can spread ugly disease
As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…
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8 vehicles now involved after troopers make arrest in a shooting incident
The Idaho State Police and a Critical Incident Task Force are investigating after an early morning pursuit that followed several citizen reports of…
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ISU professor first woman in Idaho to be inducted into Athletic Training Hall of Fame
In April 2022, Idaho State University professor Dr. Dani Moffit was inducted into the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame for her…
Continue Reading Tenants at BYU-Idaho housing complex scrambling to find housing after being told to prepare to leave
Tenants at Brigham’s Mill were told via email on March 22 to be prepared to move out by April…
Continue Reading Long COVID-19 may remain a chronic condition for millions
COVID-19 has become a chronic condition for tens of millions of people — and an expensive one, as…
Continue Reading BA.2, where are you? Dominant strain hasn’t shown signs of starting a surge
Maybe BA.2 really is the “stealth…
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D91 musical back for 40th production after COVID-19 pause
There will be no lonesome polecats when Idaho Falls District 91 puts on its district-wide musical this…
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Alec Baldwin wants Wyoming defamation lawsuit dismissed
Alec Baldwin is asking a federal judge to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a Wyoming woman who said she received hateful social media messages…
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‘Reality Town’ comes to CEI
The Idaho Falls Community Transition team is looking for volunteers to help out with their upcoming project.…
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K9 teams pass Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
We have a couple new K-9 teams to…
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Idaho Falls Community Policing Facility groundbreaking scheduled
The Idaho Falls City Council approved the bid award for the Idaho Falls Community Policing Facility to Ormond Builders on…
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Wind topples Spud Drive-In screen
The wind has caused a lot of damage the last few…
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Portneuf Medical Center rewarding staff after difficult stretch during pandemic
Portneuf Medical Center is stepping up in a big way to help reward their staff for their hard work the last two…
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Volunteers needed this weekend across east Idaho
Cleaning up nature seems to be the theme for this…
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Governor highlights $50M investment in behavioral health
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other state officials are highlighting one of the state’s largest-ever investments in behavioral health care.…
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EICAP partners with the IFRM to ensure Haven Shelter’s future
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) announced it is partnering with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (IFRM) to ensure the Haven Shelter…
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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon seeks re-election
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking re-election.…
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Rexburg Situation Room to take place Sunday
A new event in support of Ukraine is planned for Sunday April 10, 2022 from 5-6 at the Rexburg Tabernacle. The event was put together by Yohan…
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Kamiah man sentenced to more than 19 years for second degree murder
A Kamiah man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for second degree…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 76 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Volunteers needed to help trim trees on City Creek Road Saturday
City Creek Road tree trimming volunteers are needed on April 9 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4…
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Avoid the area of Hitt and Derald Ave.
Idaho Falls Police Department asks you to avoid the area of S 25th E and Derald Ave. near Johnny…
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Bird flu found in western Wyoming
A strain of bird flu has made its way into western Wyoming.…
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Burn ban issued Tuesday
The Pocatello Fire Department said due to strong winds Tuesday, no burning should be taking place outside.…
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Emergency Management Preparedness Theme for April: Cybersecurity
Did you know that by the end of 2025, it’s estimated that more than 75 billion devices will be connected to the internet?…
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Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee announces 2022 projects
The Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee approved 16 projects for almost $685,000 in funding at their March 24 meeting.…
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Magistrate Judge applicants for Caribou County
The Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Commission will be selecting a magistrate judge to replace the Honorable David R. Kress, who will be retiring…
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Idaho youth continue growing through Idaho Job Corps
Idaho Job Corps is now readily accessible to Idaho’s youth in four locations across the…
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Pocatello hiring fair scheduled for April 8 and May 14
If you’re in the market for a seasonal job or career, the City of Pocatello wants…
Continue Reading Satellite pollution is threatening to alter our view of the night sky
By Kristin Fisher, CNN The night sky has been a source of information and wonder since the dawn of humankind — and it looks almost the same now…
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Jury awards $8M to woman in 2017 Amtrak train derailment
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A federal jury in Tacoma has awarded $8 million in damages to a woman hurt in the 2017 Amtrak train derailment that spilled…
Continue Reading What does the future of COVID-19 boosters look like? FDA advisers to discuss this week
Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are scheduled to meet Wednesday to get a clearer picture of what the future of COVID-19 booster shots…
Continue Reading Ivanka Trump meets virtually with House January 6 committee
By Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former President Donald Trump and a former White House senior…
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Cabin at The Lodge at Palisades Creek completely destroyed by an early morning fire
An early morning fire has completely destroyed one of the cabins at a well-loved fly fishing guide business on the Snake…
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See how many Confederate memorials still exist in Idaho
Stacker investigated how many Confederate memorials are in Idaho using data from the Southern Poverty Law…
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I-15 reopened
The Idaho Transportation Department reports part of Interstate 15 is…
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Missing 11-year-old located
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a missing…
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IFFD reminds you not to burn when it is windy
The Idaho Falls Fire Department wants to remind you not to do any kind of outside burning when it is windy like it is…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 213 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 213 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading There is no ‘magic moment’ to lift COVID-19 restrictions, researchers say
Pandemic hospitalization rates are at new lows, the vast majority of US counties have low community levels of the coronavirus, and as of March 25,…
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Construction begins on upgrades to Ravsten Stadium
Construction is well underway as crews came to Ravsten Stadium Monday to begin work on the desired upgrades to field and track in downtown Idaho…
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Drive thru testing site moves location Monday
Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be moving the location of their drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on…
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Yellowstone park fundraiser offers entry pass good in 2172
As Yellowstone National Park celebrates its 150th anniversary year, the park’s fundraising arm is seeking $1,500 donations in exchange for an entry…
Continue Reading Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 is picking up steam across the US
Interest in using wastewater surveillance to monitor COVID-19 continues to grow in the United States, as the values of the early detection tool come…
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Disaster prep classes start April 6
When disaster hits our community, you may have the skills needed to save…
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Groups seek to stop gold mine exploratory drilling in Idaho
Environmental groups are renewing efforts to stop exploratory drilling by a Canadian mining company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of…
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Chubbuck awarded Community Project grant
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health is awarding The Community Project pilot grant to the City of Chubbuck that will help unite the…
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Idaho National Laboratory seeks partner for small hydropower field demonstration
Idaho National Laboratory researchers are looking for field demonstration partners to help investigate how regional hydropower operators can…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.41/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
Continue Reading Officials seize over $700,000 of cocaine at US-Mexico border
Federal agents seized more than $700,000 of alleged cocaine at the US-Mexico border, the US Customs and Border Protection…
Continue Reading Disney-branded hand sanitizers recalled after FDA detected carcinogen benzene and methanol
Two lots of Disney-branded hand sanitizer featuring Mickey Mouse and baby Yoda from The Mandalorian have been voluntarily recalled by Best Brands…
Continue Reading The horrors of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine are increasingly coming to light
By Vasco Cotovio, Frederik Pleitgen, Byron Blunt and Daria Markina, CNN Vladimir stands on the edge of a mass grave in the Ukrainian town of Bucha,…
Continue Reading Sleeping pill dangers and how to avoid them
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The stories of sleeping pills gone wrong are legendary. Ask any flight attendant, and you’ll hear amusing tales of…
Continue Reading Why this recent change just made it harder to buy or sell an apartment
By Anna Bahney, CNN Business New rules rolled out earlier this year by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are creating a bottleneck in the…
Continue Reading A boy fell from a free-fall ride in Florida. An investigation is underway, but who regulates these parks?
By Amir Vera, CNN Questions always arise when tragedy strikes. So when a 14-year-old boy fell to his death on March 24 on an amusement park ride in…
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New law will keep 44 Bannock County residents on property tax reduction program
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is aware of the recent changes made to the Property Tax Reduction Program, formerly known as the “Circuit…
Continue Reading Tax Day is coming soon. Here’s what you need to know about filing your 2021 taxes
Soaring inflation. The war in Ukraine. Yet another rise in COVID-19 cases. With so much going on this year it’s hard to focus on things like filing…
Continue Reading THC and CBD exposure in womb linked to childhood obesity, higher blood sugar, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Pregnant women who were exposed to cannabis products that contained THC and CBD were more likely to have children with…
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