Fish and Game’s first K-9 officer Pepper retires
After 11 years of service to the Idaho Fish and Game Department across the state, Pepper, the agency’s first K-9 officer has officially retired from service.
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Catalytic converters stolen from Teton Stage Lines
The theft happened sometime between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Gas & Grub on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho Falls.
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ISU Political Science Club to host “The Future for Ukraine”
It can be hard to understand the war in Ukraine and effects both globally and here in our area.
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Blackfoot releases boil order update
The City of Blackfoot has released an update on the boil order.
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Boise accountability office releases 2017 shooting report
The recently formed Office of Police Accountability for the city of Boise has released a report on a 2017 shooting that found the six officers involved acted in self-defense.
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FDA approves remdesivir to treat young children with COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has expanded approval of the COVID-19 drug remdesivir to treat patients as young as 28 days and weighing about 7 pounds.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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Avian flu causes nation wide egg shortage, local farmer says thankfully all is well
Ben Carlos and his family run the small family farm in St. Anthony called Black Bear Family Farms. As a farmer with Chickens and Turkeys our favorite flightless aviators, he has to keep a close eye on his flock of nearly 50 birds.
Continue Reading Family members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When thinking of post-traumatic stress disorder, your mind may go to a movie about war. It’s a quiet day at base camp when suddenly the enemy launches an attack. The main character is scrambling to respond to incoming fire, making quick decisions about how to respond to danger that is largely
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Idaho hit by record gas prices
Idaho drivers continue to feel the pain at the pump.
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Pocatello Downtown Development Plan divides area into 5 districts
The City of Pocatello is moving forward with its Downtown Development Plan.
Continue Reading Judge holds former President Trump in civil contempt for failing to comply with document subpoenas from New York attorney general
By Sonia Moghe and Kara Scannell, CNN A New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state’s attorney general’s office said he did not comply with a subpoena for documents as part of its investigation into the former President’s company. Judge Arthur Engoron said Trump failed to abide by his order
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ISU’s College of Education is hosting appreciation lunches for all PCSD25 employees
Idaho State University’s College of Education will serve lunches to more than 1,400 faculty and staff at the district’s 26 schools in April and May.
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New Thousand Springs Visitor Center to provide more opportunities, convenience to visitors
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will oversee the April 28 opening of the new Visitor Center that will enhance the guest experience at Thousand Springs State Park and the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument by putting rangers and resources in a single location.
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ISU Music Department welcomes new Director of Bands
Idaho State University’s Music Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Young as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Low Brass.
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen to resume in-person dining on May 1
e hungry in the Idaho Falls community with to-go lunches, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen is excited to announce a return to in-person service on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
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New Pocatello Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations selected
Current Pocatello Fire Department Battalion Chief Shane Grow has been promoted to Assistant Chief of Operations.
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Mountain America donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank
Mountain America Credit Union is donating $5,000 to the Idaho Foodbank in partnership with Idaho State Athletics for the Roar for More Food Drive.
Continue Reading How well is our immunity holding up against COVID-19?
Now that most US cities and states have dropped masking requirements and other precautions against COVID-19, you may be wondering about your chances of getting infected or, worse, being hospitalized or dying if you happen to get sick.
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Little endorses Bedke for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Brad Little is endorsing Scott Bedke to become Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.
Continue Reading Can you use an expired at-home COVID-19 test?
Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies have increased.
Continue Reading COVID-19 data reporting is becoming less frequent, making trends harder to track
Many states are scaling back on how often they report key COVID-19 statistics, a shift that some experts worry might hinder efforts to mitigate outbreaks and negative effects of the coronavirus.
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Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season
The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on the morning of Thursday, April 28, 2022.
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PCSD 25 announces Chubbuck Elementary, Irving Middle School principals
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Kirk Thomson as the Principal of Chubbuck Elementary School and Stuart Johnson as the Principal of Irving Middle School.
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Progress made on the Rexburg Airport Improvement project
It’s been five years since the news of a new airport would be coming to the Rexburg Area. In the five years since the city of Rexburg has been conducting a study to assess just how feasible is the possibility of building the new airport. Now that study is complete. Keith Davidson the City of Rexburg Public Works Director says “so right now, we’re just waiting for their, (the Federal Aviation Administration), review of the document. And if they approve the new or the alternate site for the airport, then the next step would be going through an environmental evaluation of that site.”
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East Idaho Period Project holding fundraiser to help end period poverty
The nonprofit has been having students at east Idaho schools fill out forms of what products they need, in an effort to provide a three-month supply to last over the summer break.
Continue Reading Utah Democrats throw support behind independent Evan McMullin to take on Mike Lee
By Devan Cole, CNN The Utah Democratic Party on Saturday threw its support behind the independent candidacy of former presidential contender Evan McMullin to take on GOP Sen. Mike Lee. The decision to get behind McMullin could help bolster his Senate bid at a time when Lee is on the defensive over newly revealed text
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Pocatello hosts annual Running with the Big Dogs
It was barking with excitement at Ross Park for the 25th-annual Running with the Big Dogs.
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
(BONNEVILLE COUNTY – KIFI ) Fire crews worked to extinguish a Saturday night house fire just outside the Ammon city limits. Firefighters were called just before 10:30 p.m., to a home at the corner of Moonstone Drive and Greenwillow Lane. The home appears to have suffered severe damage throughout the structure, with the worst damage
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Salmon-Challis National Forest offices re-open for visitors
Beginning Monday, Salmon-Challis National Forest offices will re-open to members of the public.
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Maintenance to Wilson Boat Ramp set for Monday
Routine maintenance to the Wilson Boat Ramp will limit parking and access to the boat ramp early next week.
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Shelley residents clean up East Idaho with Just Serve
The City of Shelley kicked off its second annual Spring into Service clean-up event early Saturday morning.
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Ukrainian native takes trip to Poland to help refugees
Pocatello resident Lena Contor recently traveled to the Poland/Ukraine border to assist her mother and other Ukrainian refugees.
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JHMR winter 2022–23 season passes on sale Monday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will launch its Spring Sale for Winter 2022–23 Season Passes Monday.
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ISU distinguished teacher and researcher honored with legacy endowment
Idaho State University distinguished teacher and researcher Dr. Jim Aho was honored with a legacy endowment in his name.
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Boise man sentenced for selling methamphetamine, heroin and stolen firearm
A Boise man was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for selling controlled substances and a stolen firearm.
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Man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Magic Valley
A Jerome man was sentenced to federal prison this week for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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Wanted man arrested after attempting to elude officers
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined a wanted person, 39-year-old Nathon Powell, was in the area of Pinewood Estates, near 1700 N Pinewood Drive on Thursday.
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Fundraiser to help families whose children need organ donations Saturday
After Payton died in August of 2015, the family decided to keep the tradition going and help other families waiting for a transplant.
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Zero COVID-19 in-patients at EIRMC
A big milestone for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area Friday when it comes to the pandemic.
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2 Idaho counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the state.
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Water preservation urged ahead of summer
“It’s going to be one of those efforts that’s going to take the collaboration of a lot of different people, cities, to come together to save the water in our region.”
Continue Reading COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, CDC reports
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the second year in a row, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Law enforcement concerned with growing fentanyl problem in the area
Local law enforcement is very concerned with the amount of fentanyl coming into the area.
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1 hospitalized after crash on Arbon Valley Highway
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle rollover that occurred on Arbon Valley Highway on Thursday.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.
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Yellowstone partners with Yellowstone Forever on new sustainability efforts
In celebration of Earth Day, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park announced new sustainability efforts to meet the challenges of the future while setting the standard for resource conservation and stewardship worldwide.
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Multi-state road check along I-90
The Wyoming Highway Patrol Commercial Carrier unit recently participated in a multi-state road check campaign from Montana to Minnesota along I-90.
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Teen convicted in Lewiston shooting, father awaiting trial
Jurors in north-central Idaho convicted a 17-year-old boy of first-degree murder after about three hours of deliberation on Thursday.
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CEI celebrates Earth Day with campus clean up
The College of Eastern Idaho’s science club committed to cleaning up the school this Earth Day. With the help of the campus student senate and several Biology instructors, they were able to organize the second school clean-up. This year they focused on a section of the school often overlooked.
Continue Reading Ukrainian President Zelensky and Rep. Liz Cheney named JFK ‘Profile in Courage’ award recipients for ‘defending democracy’
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming are among this year’s recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award for the “courage they’ve shown protecting democracy in the United States and abroad.” Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Arizona Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers
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Motorists reminded to “Give Wildlife a Brake” during spring migration
Teton County and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) would like to remind drivers to ‘Give Wildlife a Brake’ on the roadways this spring; a time of year which is peak migration season for many wildlife species.
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IDL seeks experienced wildland firefighters
Idaho Department of Lands area office in Boise needs experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire engine crews.
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BLM delivers wildland fire engine to local fire department
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District has delivered a surplus wildland fire engine to the New Plymouth Fire Protection District at no cost through the Rural Fire Readiness Program.
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence designation.
Continue Reading 4 ways Russia is trying to prove it can live with sanctions
By Clare Sebastian, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has devoted considerable airtime over the past few weeks to reassuring the Russian public that sanctions hurt the West more than they hurt Russia. Putin is preparing his country for the long haul. “The collective West does not plan on backing off its policy of economic pressure
Continue Reading Forest bathing could be the key to feeling better — and you can even do it at work
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You are walking slowly through a forest with birds gently chirping around you. The wind glides through the trees, and you bend down to scoop up some earth, noticing the aroma. Relaxed yet? That sensory experience is an example of a forest bath, a practice that has been shown in about
Continue Reading When will the US have a COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest children?
It’s been more than a year since adults first got COVID-19 vaccines, but about 18 million children under 5 in the US are still waiting — and will probably have to wait until the summer, despite some predictions that shots would be available in the first part of 2022.
Continue Reading Boil order issued in Blackfoot
The City of Blackfoot has issued a boil order after E. coli was discovered in the city’s water.
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile.
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Investigation results in felony drug charges for 2 Pocatello residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office detectives in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department conducted an investigation Tuesday that led to the arrest of two Pocatello people.
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Forest rangers remind campers of fire safety as camping season begins
Saturday marks the beginning of an early camping season for several Idaho campsites, including the Egin Lake site in St. Anthony.
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FBI warns farmers to be on lookout for potential hackers
The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential hackers.
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Bug season is springing soon
The return of spring has bugs crawling out of hibernation to gain food to survive.
Continue Reading Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows
Data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaccination rates for three childhood vaccines fell in kindergartners in the 2020-21 school year compared with the 2019-20 school year, a “concerning” finding that may lead to more infections, a CDC immunizations expert said.
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US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.
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Power and Franklin Counties recognized for zero highway fatalities
At the Transportation Board Meeting held in Pocatello Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Department presented its “Zero Fatality” award to Franklin County and Power County.
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Multi-employer job fair set for April 27 in Boise
Employers from several industries will be looking for workers at a job fair Wednesday, April 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Taft Elementary School gymnasium, 3722 W. Anderson St., in Boise.
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State Board approves public school funding rule
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a temporary rule Thursday extending an expired temporary rule that bases Idaho public school funding on student enrollment rather than attendance.
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Yellowstone contractor sentenced to 44 months on assault charges
40-year-old Gregory Michael Samuel Toth was sentenced for assault with intent to commit a felony at a sentencing hearing held before Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal on Monday.
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Employee, customer die in fire at small town Montana casino
BRIDGER, Mont. (AP) — An employee and a customer died in a casino fire in a small town in south-central Montana. Carbon County Sheriff Josh McQuillan says 71-year-old Marla Murray and 33-year-old John Ahles died in the fire Wednesday morning in Bridger, which is southwest of Billings. Murray was an employee at Honest Tom’s Saloon
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AARP launches online resource center to help protect veterans against rising fraud
Idaho’s 132,000 military veterans are at risk of being targeted by scammers.
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Idaho Water Board opens comment period on draft criteria for funding water projects statewide
The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking public comment on draft criteria for two, new funding programs that the Board is rolling out for financing new water projects statewide.
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Egin Lakes Campground to open April 23
The Egin Lakes Campground will open on Saturday for the 2022 season.
Continue Reading Time-restricted eating no better than counting calories, study finds
In a blow to believers in time-restricted eating — a form of intermittent fasting where people only eat during a restricted window during the day — researchers in China have found the method has no significant benefits compared with simple calorie restriction in battling obesity.
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Garth Brooks talks with Jeff Roper
Country superstar Garth Brooks is coming back to Salt Lake City on June 18.
Continue Reading When to look up at the sky for the Lyrid meteor shower
By Angie Orellana Hernandez and Ashley Strickland If you spot a shooting star in the night sky later this week, it might be from the Lyrid meteor shower, which will reach its peak overnight around 12 a.m. ET on April 22, according to EarthSky. Named after the Lyra constellation, the Lyrid meteor shower will end
Continue Reading Decision fatigue drains you of your energy to make thoughtful choices. Here’s how to get it back
By Megan Marples, CNN Do I want to work out today? Should I go to the gym? Should I take a class? Do I have time to work out? More than a year ago, what sounded like one simple decision for Renée Fishman ballooned into an overwhelming series of questions. “All these questions came up.
Continue Reading 3 US airlines will let some passengers banned for mask violations back on their flights
By Pete Muntean, CNN Three major US airlines are in something of a forgiving mood regarding passengers who violated face mask rules during the pandemic while a key US government agency vows to stay tough on bad behavior in the skies. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines said they would now allow some
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Gov. Gordon criticizes amended National Environmental Policy Act regulations
Governor Gordon has responded to an announcement by the Biden Administration that it will amend the regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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Idaho Power seeks public input on customer generation study
Idaho Power is currently developing a study related to the costs and benefits of customer-owned generation sources, such as rooftop solar, and is set to host a public workshop for customers and interested stakeholders to provide feedback to the company.
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office to provide wellness app
To address mental health challenges among its staff, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has launched a customized, confidential wellness app that will be available to MCSO personnel and their families.
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Ammon man arrested for aggravated assault
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division were called to an apartment complex in the 1400 S. block of Curlew to a report of a man with a gun just after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
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Law professor talks about next steps in Vallow, Daybell trials
A jury trial for Vallow is scheduled to begin in Ada County on October 11 with a finish date of December 16, according to paperwork filed Wednesday.
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Idaho lawmakers intervene in lawsuit against abortion ban
The Idaho Supreme Court is allowing state lawmakers to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law they passed earlier this year that would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
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State Board approves resident student fee increase, tuition remains flat
The Idaho State Board of Education approved student fee increases at Idaho’s 4-year institutions on Wednesday.
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$14 million donated to ISU College of Pharmacy for renovation
Idaho State University received a large gift to help renovate an 80-year-old building on the Pocatello campus.
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Local Idaho Falls Bakery “elevating” to lend a helping hand to Ukrainian refugees
David Kempner the owner of the Elevate Bake Shop in Idaho Falls, was moved by a desire to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. He says through a traditional easter bread he found a way to connect to the conflict.
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Emergency medical services is Gov. Gordon’s focus for health care improvement in 2022
overnor Gordon’s Health Task Force and the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) have been working on ideas for improvements to the delivery of health care in Wyoming. A major focus in the early months is on emergency medical services (EMS).
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Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on Wednesday for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Idaho attorney general faces challengers in lively debate
Idaho’s Republican attorney general candidates sparred over the validity of public health restrictions, the merits of lawsuits challenging federal policies and other topics during a televised debate Tuesday night.
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Idaho Falls man killed in Jefferson County crash
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatal crash at 111-130 Bassett Rd. in Jefferson County Wednesday around 9 a.m.
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Oregon wolf population flounders after poaching, car crashes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The growth of Oregon’s wolf population slowed significantly last year because 21 animals were killed by human poaching, were hit by cars or were killed by wildlife officials after eating livestock. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says the 2021 census counted 175 wolves, up just two animals from the
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 183 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 183 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Wednesday.
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INL announces partnership with CEI
Idaho National Lab directors met with College of Eastern Idaho officials Wednesday morning on the Idaho Falls campus.
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Wanted man arrested for possession of methamphetamine
A Bonneville County deputy encountered a wanted man who was found to be in possession of methamphetamine overnight.
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Forest urges visitors to use caution and prevent resource damage as they venture out this spring
With snow melting at lower elevations, the urge to get out on the forest creates the need for everyone to respect our natural resources through responsible outdoor behavior.
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Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship recipients announced
The School District 25 Education Foundation and the scholarship selection committee announced the recipients of the 4th annual Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship.
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Ed Foundation offers scholarships to D91 students
The D91 Education Foundation offers the William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation scholarship, the Odd Fellows scholarships, the Go Tigers! scholarship and the new Heart of D91 Go On Award to graduating seniors in District 91.
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First 2 artists announced for Summer Concert Series
The Summer Concert Series announced two artists will be kicking off the 2022 series at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre.
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