No cost HPV vaccine available in February
As cancer prevention advocates, Eastern Idaho Public Health will be providing HPV vaccine, at no cost, on specific dates during the month of February 2022 throughout the health district.
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bills tightening voting rules
Two bills introduced by a panel of lawmakers would tighten restrictions around voting in Idaho.
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IFPD identify, apprehend multiple juveniles involved in vandalism
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious vandalism that has been reported over the past several days.
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Deputies rescue woman from freezing pond
Two Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputies dove into an ice cold pond off of Eagle Road to rescue a 51-year-old woman who was trapped in her car after crashing into the pond.
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Fatality crash on US 20 west of Ashton
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Friday at approximately 2:40 p.m., on eastbound US 20 near milepost 357, west of Ashton.
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Fatality crash in Jerome County
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Sunday at 8:04 p.m., at 750 Golf Course Road, in Jerome County.
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Idaho and Washington only states where gas prices fell this week, AAA says
Idaho and Washington were the only two states in the country where prices fell this week.
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Idaho officials ask Feds to make Idaho fire prevention a priority
Governor Brad Little and Idaho’s top elected officials sent a letter to USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking that Idaho’s high risk fireshed landscapes be made a priority under the 10 Year Strategy of Combating the Wildfire Crisis.
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INL awards economic development grants to four nonprofits
Battelle Energy Alliance, which manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for the U.S. Department of Energy, has awarded $70,000 in grant funding through INL’s 2022 Economic Development Grant Program.
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Fatal crash near Cheyenne
A medical condition is being investigated as a possible cause for a fatal crash north of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Bill to boost Idaho grocery sales tax credit advances
A proposal to increase by $20 the amount Idaho residents can recover on taxes paid on food through a grocery sales tax credit is headed to the full House.
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Bannock County asks for public input on future Subdivision Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s open space.
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Pregnant women are less likely to impact their children’s weight than previously believed
A pregnant woman’s body mass index has less of an influence on her child’s BMI than previously believed, according to a new study.
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Bill boosts protections for Idaho gun makers, carriers
Legislation to enhance protections for gun makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho is heading to the full Senate.
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Anny Malo dynasty continues; Securing 4th consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Race
It’s a sport that takes a special bond, that rivals a mother’s love.
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Annual Scoot and Shoot event held Saturday
The first weekend of February marked the beginning of the Madison County Moody Powder Pushers, a snowmobile club in the area, 32nd annual Scoot and Shoot. An event where club members or those with a snowmobile could register and have some family fun, traveling on their sleds through the Big Hole Mountains.
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Frozen pipe forces school closure in Blackfoot
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School will be closed on Monday, February 7th due to flooding from a frozen pipe.
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Lava Hot Springs hosts annual Fire & Ice Winterfest
This weekend the Fire and Ice Winterfest took over Lava Hot Springs.
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Sweet time had by all at White Pine STEM Academy
he White Pine STEM Academy opened their doors Saturday to have the Idaho Falls Ammon community see what their school is all about. Director of schools for White Pine Ron Cote says throwing the “Chocolate Festival” allowed their school and students to get involved with the community.
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Police arrest 4 at homeless protest outside Boise statehouse
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police arrested four people at a protest that’s been going on for weeks at the Idaho Capitol Mall to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing in Boise. Idaho State Police say they arrested three people on outstanding drug-related warrants and a fourth for a possible probation or
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CDC to recommend faster COVID-19 boosters for certain immunocompromised people
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, it said Friday, to address some of the challenges they may be having in getting an additional dose.
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Trapper education course offered in Salmon February 12
Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, February 12.
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Judge says Idaho gov can’t veto clemency for condemned man
A judge says Idaho’s governor doesn’t have the power to veto a clemency recommendation by the state’s parole board for a terminally ill man who was expected to be executed this year.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in the region
More than 100 people are now hospitalized in our region with COVID-19.
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Trooper takes leap of faith to catch cat
An Idaho State Police trooper took a leap of faith to catch a cat that tried to get away following a traffic stop.
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Idaho governor signs record $600M income tax cut
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law the biggest tax cut in the state’s history.
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ISP hosts open house on Saturday
Do you have what it takes to be an Idaho State Police trooper?
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INL director talks about future challenges
The biggest challenge for the Idaho National Lab may be in its expansion plans.
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Concerns over flower shortage for Valentine’s Day
Most national florists have had trouble getting supplies in time for this holiday due to the pandemic.
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Magic Valley man sentenced to 10 years in drug distribution case
A Gooding man was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine.
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Idaho settles lawsuit on living wills for pregnant people
Idaho has agreed to change its living will template so that pregnant people won’t be kept on life support against their wishes.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,428 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,428 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths Friday.
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February 2022 Water Supply Outlook Report released
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the February Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2022 water year.
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend FDA-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-0 Friday to support recommending the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration this week for use in adults.
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Unvaccinated 97% more likely to die of COVID-19
Unvaccinated people are 97% more likely to die of COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Blackfoot Police Department gets into Valentine’s Day spirit
Local law enforcement is getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit.
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GOP censures Cheney, Kinzinger, moves to pull out of debates
Republican Party officials have voted to punish Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger and advanced a rule change that would prohibit candidates from participating in presidential debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
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D93 moves to yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will move to the Moderate Risk phase next week (Feb. 7 – Feb. 11).
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Thousands of Idahoans eligible for free e-file
Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free.
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Most valuable crops grown in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops produced in Idaho using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Can you hack your face mask for a better fit? Researchers find out
During the COVID-19 pandemic, strapping on a face mask to head out for the day has become second nature for many — but not every face mask fits every face the same way, leading some to come up with tricks to improve the fit of their mask and thus provide more security.
Continue Reading What’s the deal with hiccups? Experts explain what they are and how to stop them
It’s cute when your sleeping puppy does it. It’s not so cute when you are having a serious conversation with a friend post-feast and you just can’t stop.
Continue Reading CDC to unveil its latest weapon in COVID-19 detection: wastewater
Three days before Thanksgiving, a planeload of passengers from South Africa touched down in San Francisco. One of them was a woman who was in the early stages of a COVID-19 infection, though she wouldn’t know it for almost another week.
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Scholarship change for survivors of Idaho soldiers advances
Legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise last year is heading to the House.
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Wasden announces judgment against Missouri man who billed Idaho Senator $480 million for unordered services
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Friday a judgment against Eli B. Karabell, a purported political consultant from Missouri who sent a $480 million invoice to Idaho Sen. Mark Harris.
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Lawmaker wants federal fix in Yellowstone’s legal blind spot
A panel of Idaho lawmakers is recommending the Legislature ask Congress to fix a legal loophole that has some calling a portion of Yellowstone National Park the “Zone of Death.”
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Skier dies after hitting tree at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) reports the death of a visiting male skier at the resort Thursday.
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Moody’s Investors Service upgrades Idaho to AAA rating
Moody’s Investor Service, the premier ratings agency, upgraded Idaho from the AA1 issuer rating to the AAA issuer rating.
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine for younger children will face an ‘odd’ authorization process
About 18 million children under the age of 5 in the United States could soon be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine — but first, the child-sized shot must go through a rigorous authorization process that’s taking a different path than the COVID-19 vaccines that came before.
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DICK’s Sporting Goods coming to Grand Teton Mall
New life is moving into the old Macy’s store at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls, and it should fit in well with all the outdoor opportunists we have to offer.
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Mountain home man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges
A Mountain Home man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Continue Reading 2 dead from Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads, CDC says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads that has resulted in two deaths.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,496 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths Thursday.
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BBB issues reminders about online shopping scams
Barr recommends doing research, especially if it’s a company you’re not familiar with, and to find out what others are saying about them.
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State Fire Marshal urges Idahoans to use gas detectors
The Idaho State Fire Marshal is urging Idahoans to purchase and install gas detectors at their households.
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Idaho Falls School District 91’s facility plan has full community support
The survey determined that families, students, and faculty support every proposed renovation of the plan.
Continue Reading Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95 masks
Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95 masks
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Bill to put teachers on state health insurance clears Senate
Legislation to put Idaho teachers on state health insurance is headed to the governor.
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Guitar Hero Ben Harper to headline return of Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced the return of the celebrated Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival for the first time since 2019 this spring.
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IFDDC executive director to join INL
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is losing its executive director.
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See how much delivery drivers in Idaho make
Circuit investigated delivery driver wages in Idaho using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Nampa man sentenced for distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl
A Nampa man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distribution of illegal drugs.
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Wyoming Governor appoints new district court judge for the Sixth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Matthew Castano to be a District Court Judge for the Sixth Judicial District serving Crook, Weston and Campbell Counties. Castano’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Thomas W. Rumpke.
Continue Reading It’s not just you — we are all more forgetful during the pandemic, experts say. Here’s how to fix it
Are dates, details and daily tasks feeling a bit fuzzy these past couple of years? It’s not just you, experts say.
Continue Reading How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in
A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world.
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Drugs effective against omicron variant for outpatients in short supply
As the omicron surge continues to impact Idaho and Wyoming, health care professionals are trying to figure out how to best treat those who are sick, but not sick enough to be in the hospital.
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5: Malo meets her match
Two-time Pedigree Stage Stop champion Lina Streeper wins the day by 26 seconds Wednesday and is still in 2nd place overall.
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DEQ awards nearly $345,000 to 8 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award $345,000 to eight drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
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ESPN to have all-woman crew for Warriors-Jazz game next week
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Beth Mowins made ESPN history in 2017 when she was the first woman to call a “Monday Night Football” game. She will again be part of a network first on Wednesday when ESPN produces an NBA game announced and directed by all women. Mowins will work the Golden State
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Idaho tax conformity bill hits same-sex marriage objections
A typically low-profile tax conformity bill to annually align Idaho with tax policy changes in federal law became the target of some Republican lawmakers who argued it circumvented the state constitution by approving same-sex marriage.
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Multiple police departments hold mental health conference
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Police all gathered today at Watersprings church in Idaho Falls.
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California man sentenced to federal prison for passing counterfeit currency
A San Leandro, California man was sentenced to four months in federal prison and four months of home confinement for passing counterfeit currency.
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BYU-Idaho Winter 2022 enrollment figures released
Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Winter 2022 enrollment numbers for both campus and online.
Continue Reading T-cell immunotherapy tied to 10-year remission in two leukemia patients, study finds
Two people with leukemia achieved remission over a decade after being infused with CAR-T cells, immune cells that had been modified in a lab, according to a new study.
Continue Reading Bill will boost protections for Idaho gun makers, carriers
Legislation to enhance protections for gun makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho has been proposed.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,325 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths Wednesday.
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Idaho Falls Fire responds to 2 structure fires only minutes apart
Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters battled two unrelated blazes that occurred only minutes apart Wednesday morning.
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IDOC seeks walkaway from South Boise Women’s Correctional Center
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a South Boise Women’s Correctional Center resident who walked away from the facility.
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ISU Makerspace Lab open house Thursday
ovative learning movement known as ‘Makerspace’ by joining Idaho State’s College of Education for the opening of its new Makerspace Lab on Thursday.
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Additional advance Yellowstone campground reservations available in February
Beginning Feb.14, 2022, you will be able to make advance reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park on Recreation.gov.
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Immunocompromised eligible for COVID-19 booster in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton County Health Department would like to emphasize certain members of the public should receive a COVID-19 booster dose after having gotten an additional dose due to immunocompromising conditions in the late summer.
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Crash sends 2 to the hospital
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on Tuesday at approximately 8:20 p.m.
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Idaho Community Foundation expands Project Neighborly to east Idaho
The Idaho Community Foundation has expanded its highly successful Project Neighborly grant program to communities in east Idaho.
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What Idaho’s immigrant population looked like in 1900
Stacker compiled a list of the largest sources of immigrants in Idaho in 1900 using data transcribed from the 1900 U.S. Census.
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February 8 declared Safer Internet Day
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced his office’s participation in Safer Internet Day 2022, a national event on February 8 designed to promote the protection of children in the digital world.
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Second bill to keep older owners in their homes advances
A proposal intended to expand a property tax reduction to higher-valued homes to keep older, low-income Idaho residents in their homes is headed to the full House.
Continue Reading University of Utah suspends all fraternity and sorority social activities following second sexual assault report
Amanda Musa, CNN The University of Utah has suspended all social activities at fraternities and sororities after two reports of sexual assault that allegedly occurred at two different fraternity houses, according to a letter from the university. “All social activity at the University of Utah’s fraternity and sorority chapters has been suspended for two weeks,”
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ISU biologist awarded $1.5 million grant to fight malaria
An Idaho State University researcher is getting a big boost to battle one of the world’s most deadly parasites.
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
There will be six more weeks of winter.
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Safeguard Metals LLC targets senior investors in $68 million fraud scheme
The Idaho Department of Finance joined the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 26 other states Wednesday to file a complaint in United States District Court for the Central District of California against Safeguard Metals LLC, and Jeffrey Santulan a/k/a Jeffrey Hill.
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo extends lead at Stage 4
Anny Malo looks unstoppable after Stage 4 of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race Tuesday.
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Madison Junior High wins NASA competition, prepars experiment to go on next launch
Science students at Madison Junior High are going above and beyond. A recent academic competion, provided by NASA, titled the TechRise challenge involved nearly 600 different schools across the nation. With the 13, 8th graders at Madison Junior High, were one of the 57 different teams who won.
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Utah, home of conservative Trump critics, hosts GOP meeting
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Members of the Republican National Committee are meeting in Salt Lake City to discuss a series of measures solidifying former President Donald Trump’s standing ahead of the midterm elections. Committee members are expected to take up issues that are important to him, including a resolution
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Gas leak near Pancheri Drive
The Idaho Falls Police Department is responding with Idaho Falls Fire and Intermountain Gas to a gas leak near the intersection of Pancheri Drive and S Skyline Drive.
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Police seek assistance in hit-and-run investigation
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run vehicle collision where a pedestrian was struck and injured.
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Man dead, woman hospitalized in shooting at Post Falls home
POST FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Police in northern Idaho say a woman was hospitalized and a man died in a shooting at a Post Falls home on Tuesday afternoon. The Post Falls Police Department said in a press release that the initial investigation suggests the man shot the woman before shooting himself in a domestic
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New drop boxes installed
The long lines at the Bannock County Assessor’s Office and the Department of Motor Vehicles could be a thing of the past.
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Record $600M Idaho tax cut heads to governor’s desk
Legislation containing Idaho’s largest-ever tax cut is heading to the governor for his signature.
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Coroner releases cause, manner of death of woman found in canal in Chubbuck
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Chubbuck Police Department, has confirmed the cause and manner of death of a 30-year-old Fort Hall woman whose body was discovered in a canal near in Chubbuck on May 15, 2021.
Continue Reading Bill to keep older homeowners in their homes goes to Senate
A proposal to raise a homeowner’s property tax reduction option that backers say will keep older, low-income Idaho residents in their homes is headed to the full Senate.
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