Bar J Wranglers prepare for benefit concert
The well known singing and comedy group known as the Bar J Wranglers are preforming one more time as a benefit for the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.…
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Man crashes through fences, hits home
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reports a drunk driver ran through a fence and yard and hit a home early Friday morning, November 29th.…
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State Board of Education approves pending rules for submission to the legislature
The Idaho State Board of Education approved five education-related pending rules on Monday that will be submitted for consideration by the Idaho…
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Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states…
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Wasden announces settlement with Bonner County contractor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Monday the resolution of a consumer protection investigation into a contractor’s business practices.…
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Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron
The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,076 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths over the holiday…
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New dashboard provides easier public access to crime data
Idaho State Police has launched a redesigned version of the Crime in Idaho data…
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Idaho gas prices on the rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Bannock County conducts internet speed survey, plans to improve broadband infrastructure
The Bannock County Commissioners are asking you for your help to expand broadband access in the county by taking a short…
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Teton County Wyo. proposes small wastewater facility regulations
Teton County has proposed changes to current small wastewater facility regulations and is inviting the public to learn more about the draft…
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Pocatello Mayoral candidates share their perspectives on the Gate City
On Tuesday, Pocatello voters will select their next mayor in a runoff…
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Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant
Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron variant of the…
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Get started on ‘Giving Tuesday’ with five high-impact charities you’ve probably never heard of
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two intense days of discounts and deals ironically following a day of thanks. But don’t forget Giving…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need COVID-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
Now that the United States has rolled out COVID-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been wondering if or when their…
Continue Reading Biden urges against panic over Omicron: ‘Sooner or later we’re going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States’
President Joe Biden on Monday gave his latest update to the nation on the new Omicron coronavirus variant as federal health officials are bracing…
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Boise officials want to increase geothermal heating
The city of Boise is looking to expand its geothermal heating system by 40% as part of a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050.…
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Clemency hearing Tuesday for death row inmate with cancer
Idaho’s parole board is scheduled to hold a hearing this week on a request to reduce the sentence of a death row inmate with terminal cancer to a…
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Idaho Supreme Court consolidates redistricting map lawsuits
Two lawsuits filed against Idaho’s redistricting commission over a new map redrawing the state’s 35 legislative districts have been consolidated into…
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Blackfoot Mayoral candidates speak ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election
The race to be Blackfoot’s next mayor is down to two…
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Utah woman killed in ATV crash in Bear Lake County
The call came in about 8:15 Friday night of a single-vehicle ATV accident at the intersection of Mountain Way and Dogwood Circle in Fish Haven. …
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Body of missing Montana man found
According to a press release from ISP, Lopez was traveling south on SH21 when his vehicle, a green Dodge Ram pickup, left the edge of the road and…
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Pocatello hosts Christmas Night Lights Parade
An electric atmosphere filled the streets on Friday night in the Gate…
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Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday
“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…
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49th South to be closed Monday
49th South in Idaho Falls will be closed on Monday, Nov.…
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Idaho Parks and Recreation announces 2021 ranger of the year
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) announce Andrew (Andy) Stokes, of Bear Lake State Park, as Ranger of the Year for…
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Governor and First Lady Gordon host Hanukkah Ceremony
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie will host and take part in a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the State Capitol Building in…
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‘Sticker Shock’ campaign aims to curb underage drinking this holiday season
A youth-led initiative to change adult attitudes about selling and providing alcohol to minors will launch on Black Friday at liquor stores across…
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Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops in Bahrain
On Thursday, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso shared dinner with Wyoming sailors and marines serving in…
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Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting ceremony set Friday
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation will present the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls…
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Volunteers serve Thanksgiving meals throughout Eastern Idaho
It was day for feasting and a day for volunteering in our…
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Idaho Falls Salvation Army Thanksgiving tradition returns
Michael said “just coming here shows us what a great community that we live in.…
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Rexburg Thanksgiving program returns after 2020 hiatus
The annual Rexburg Thanksgiving program at the Rexburg Tabernacle returned Thursday, for their 40th annual…
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Tree lightings and celebrations Friday
The event begins at 5:30 pm at Civitan’s Plaza (Corner of Park Ave & B Street) on Friday, November 26th. Beginning at…
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Additional Grand Teton campgrounds can be reserved online
Visitors to Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will now be able to reserve campsites at all park campgrounds…
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Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance hires volunteer and project coordinator
Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance has announced Caitlyn Wanner will be their Volunteer and Project…
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Officers justified in McCammon officer-involved shooting
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office has determined the officers involved in the shooting near McCammon on Oct. 13, 2021 were justified in their…
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Officer and suspect injured in Twin Falls shooting
Another officer involved shooting…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport and TSA expect high holiday travel volume
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been experiencing record levels of passenger flow and those numbers are expected to get even bigger during the…
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“Operation Open Roads” may help put more trucks on the highway
Idaho’s new “Operation Open Roads” from Governor Brad Little may help put more trucks on the…
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Area kickoff for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
The kickoff for the Salvation Army’s Area 2021 Kettle Campaign will be held on Monday at noon at the Blackfoot office of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 570 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 570 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Idaho governor makes pick for vacant state Senate seat
Governor Brad Little appointed Carrie Semmelroth of Boise to the District 17 Senate seat vacated by Senator Ali Rabe, who moved to a different…
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Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore teams up with East Fork Bikes to help families in need
Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore in Pocatello is teaming up with East Fork Bikes to make Christmas a little brighter for needy families in the…
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Lions Club to host free Thanksgiving dinner after year off
The Lion’s Club in St. Anthony, with assistance from the Ashton Lion’s Club, invites everyone to come to the South Fremont Junior High on…
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Caldwell man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
A Caldwell man pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child…
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Crash north of St. Anthony claims 1
On Wednesday at 9:45 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle incident on eastbound US20 near milepost 351, north of St.…
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Boise inks deal with Amazon for airport improvements
Boise officials have approved a lease agreement with online retailer Amazon as part of the company’s plan to build a cargo facility at the Boise…
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Vandals win ‘Food Fight’ against Bengals
Saturday’s University of Idaho (U of I) and Idaho State University (ISU) football game was about more than football. It also marked the culmination…
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With winter around the corner, Idaho Falls Public Works prepares for snow removal
Winter is on our doorsteps and as we prepare for the eventual snow, the city of Idaho Falls is preparing to clear the streets during the winter…
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Idaho Foodbank and Albertsons partner to address food insecurity
On Tuesday, Albertsons and the Idaho Foodbank celebrated recent initiatives to address food insecurity in…
Continue Reading To avoid COVID-19, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see their grandchildren. Friends…
Continue Reading Europe is facing 700,000 more COVID-19 deaths — but masks could prevent many of them, WHO says
Europe could suffer another 700,000 COVID-19 deaths by March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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This pricey Thanksgiving is costing farmers, too
Jim Jones is facing a supply chain squeeze on his farm outside Raleigh, North Carolina, as skyrocketing costs slice through his…
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Gordon launches Wyoming innovation partnership with first investment of federal funds
A new effort to better diversify and grow Wyoming’s economy and workforce will receive a major boost with the allocation of $27 million in federal…
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ISP expects heavy holiday traffic, urges safe driving this Thanksgiving weekend
Idaho State Police troopers are reminding you to expect heavy traffic over this Thanksgiving weekend.…
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Officer involved shooting in Bingham County
On Tuesday at about 11:00 a.m., Bingham County Sheriff’s deputies along with assistance from the Blackfoot Police Department attempted to serve…
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Lawyer: Brian Laundrie fatally shot himself in the head
An attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie says he fatally shot himself in the head.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 635 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths…
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Fire destroys Idaho Falls trucking company’s building
A large fire is burning in a building at Super T Transport on N. Boulevard near US 20 in Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho Supreme Court updates COVID-19 precautions to reflect local conditions
Oversight of COVID-19 precautions at Idaho courthouses is largely returning to local judicial districts under an order issued Tuesday by the Idaho…
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F&G Commission designates Units 14-15 as CWD management zone and authorizes emergency hunts
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday authorized the Director of Fish and Game to establish emergency hunts for increased sampling for Chronic…
Continue Reading Police seek help locating missing person
The Missoula Police Department is asking for help from Idaho citizens to look for a missing person.…
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Victor, Driggs mask order lifted
On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced crisis standards of care would be deactivated for all regions except North…
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Grand Targhee announces opening day
Grand Targhee Ski Resort has been hard at work during the offseason to revamp their operations for this coming winter…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to open on Thanksgiving
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to open lifts to skiers and riders…
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COVID-19: Oregon drops outdoor mask requirement
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon continue to decrease, health officials…
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Idaho governor, top health official again urge COVID-19 vaccine
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and the state’s top health official in what is likely their last coronavirus town hall of the year urged residents to get…
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Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is sold out
The 250,000th ticket was sold Tuesday…
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Jackson Hole/Fire EMS Chief Electrical Inspector retires
After 15 years of inspecting the town and county’s electrical work, Mike Bressler is hanging up the hard hat and retiring from the position of…
Continue Reading The FDA will soon decide on Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill. It shows promise, but there are also concerns
In the fall of 2015, Dr. Mark Denison was preparing for a long drive home from Alabama after making a presentation at a scientific meeting when a…
Continue Reading Dollar Tree hikes prices 25%. Most items will cost $1.25
Dollar Tree will soon be $1.25…
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NASA, INL take next step toward developing dynamic radioisotope power system
selected Aerojet Rocketdyne as the lead subcontractor for the first of three phases toward the development of a dynamic radioisotope power system…
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DOE announces Finding of No Significant Impact for construction of MARVEL microreactor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) following the Final Environmental Assessment for a…
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Crash north of Mackay claims one
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Monday 9:11 a.m northbound on US 93 at milepost 125.5, north of Mackay, in Custer…
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to felon in possession of firearm
An Idaho Falls man pled guilty to felon in possession of a…
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Burley man sentenced to 5 years for drug trafficking
A Burley man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distributing…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 878 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 878 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Parents don’t think their kids are as grateful as they should be, poll finds
The season of giving thanks can’t come quickly enough for some…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases in children are up 32% from 2 weeks ago, pediatricians’ group says
COVID-19 cases in children are up 32% from two weeks ago, according to new numbers published Monday by the American Academy of…
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Utah Attorney General has COVID-19, 2nd official in past week
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has tested positive for COVID-19.…
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Colleges with the best ROI in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the colleges with best ROI in Idaho using data from a Georgetown University…
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All vaccinated adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine booster…
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Teton County walk-in flu clinic Tuesday, free vaccines for uninsured
The Teton County Health Department will be hosting a walk-in flu vaccine clinic on…
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Bridger-Teton National Forest Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online through Recreation.gov through Dec.31.…
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Idaho’s October unemployment rate drops to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% in October, down 0.1 percentage points from…
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How to avoid having your Thanksgiving “go up in smoke”
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and with the beloved holiday a new way to cook a turkey has some danger associated with it. Deep frying a turkey…
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Hunters in Unit 14 and adjacent areas asked to provide CWD samples from harvested animals
Because Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has recently been detected in two mule deer in Unit 14 , Fish and Game officials are asking hunters in Unit…
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Idaho gas prices have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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New block parking ordinance in effect in downtown Idaho Falls
A new parking ordinance is in place in downtown Idaho Falls, requiring vehicles parked beyond the allotted two-hour time limit to be moved to a…
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Bannock County property taxes due Dec. 20, tax bills mailed on Monday
Bannock County property owners can expect to find their property tax bills in their mailboxes soon.…
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Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good
Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended…
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Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care except for north Idaho
With the exception of north Idaho, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance…
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Attorney General Wasden to seek reelection in 2022
Republican Lawrence Wasden announced Monday his candidacy for a sixth term as Idaho’s attorney…
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Malek drops out of lieutenant govenor race, endorses Bedke
Former Idaho Republican lawmaker Luke Malek has dropped out of the race for lieutenant governor and endorsed Republican Speaker of the House Scott…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site closed to observe Thanksgiving
The Idaho State University COVID-19 Testing Site will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24th and will be closed Thursday and Friday to…
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Crash forces road closures on I-15
A 33-year-old male of Hurricane, UT, was driving southbound on US Highway 91 in a Salt Lake City Express Bus. He was attempting to make a left-hand…
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One dead, one injured after crash in Bonneville County
As they arrived, Deputies located a male and female who had been thrown from the vehicle. …
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Report: Idaho’s emergency medical services lack resources
The report released Friday found that just 18% of EMS directors reported that their agency is able to maintain sufficient staff.…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…
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