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Ryan Hamilton hit by bus

January 26, 2022 11:38 AM News Team

A comedian who grew up in east Idaho who went on to earn some national fame is pushing back his return trip to Salt lake city.

Risch announces Spring 2022 interns for Washington, D.C. office

January 26, 2022 11:31 AM News Team

The aptitude of a couple local students has caught the attention of a U.S. Senator.

Mule deer trapping helps officials assess winter survival

January 26, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

Fish and Game biologists with the Magic Valley Region are spending time this winter collaring mule deer does and fawns to assess survival over the coming winter months.

Proposed law would set end date for Idaho Legislature

January 26, 2022 10:52 AM Associated Press

Legislation to set an end date for Idaho legislative sessions following last year’s record-long session has been introduced.

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a conference call this week: Stop turning away immune-compromised people when they come seeking fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

Rexburg hoping to foster a new era in, raising home grown businesses

January 26, 2022 12:54 PM Braydon Wilson

Rexburg is working hard to support the needs of its community’s budding entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Idaho’s 2021 graduation stats show increase in five-year rate, impact of pandemic

January 26, 2022 9:40 AM News Team

Idaho’s five-year graduation rate is the highest it’s ever been, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra said Tuesday.

Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to House

January 25, 2022 4:11 PM Associated Press

egislation is heading to the House to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches COVID-19.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,518 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

January 25, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,518 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths Tuesday.

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — including ICU admission, ventilator use and death — were less common than during Delta or the first winter surge, according to a study published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Scholarship change eyed for survivors of Idaho soldiers

January 25, 2022 3:19 PM Associated Press

Legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise last year has been introduced.

Police seek help locating theft suspect

January 25, 2022 2:51 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a

AARP Idaho accepting 2022 Community Challenge grant applications

January 25, 2022 12:58 PM News Team

AARP Idaho is inviting local organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 22, 2022.

SH-55 north of Smiths Ferry reopened

January 25, 2022 12:54 PM News Team

Idaho State Highway 55 (SH-55) north of Smiths Ferry reopened Monday to traffic in both directions following cleanup of the rockslide this past weekend.

Boise multi-employer job fair set for Feb. 2

January 25, 2022 12:50 PM News Team

Idaho Labor is hosting a multi-employer job fair Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 475 W. Parkcenter Blvd., in Boise.

Pocatello CARES Act rental, mortgage assistance still available

January 25, 2022 12:50 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello still has Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available for Pocatello residents facing financial hardships due to COVID-19.

Officials: Idaho healthcare system under extreme pressure

January 25, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.

Rare to Idaho, a ringtail was recently found in Twin Falls, and you can see it in a video

January 25, 2022 11:45 AM News Team

There have only been five confirmed sighting of ringtails in Idaho.

5 elk die in Wood River Valley after eating toxic yew plants

January 25, 2022 11:17 AM News Team

Despite a 2016 Blaine County ordinance restricting the planting of noxious plants, including exotic yew, three elk, two cows and one calf, were found dead on Tuesday January 18, 2022 after eating the toxic plant north of Hailey near the Valley Club.

‘It is so traumatic’: Husband & wife hospitalized with COVID-19 together, urge vaccination

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Fili Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraskas (KETV) — An Omaha native nearly lost both her parents to COVID at the same time. Traci Pribyl, of Omaha, was on a ventilator for a month. Her husband was in a hospital bed of his own trying to fight off the virus.

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news release on Tuesday.

These 4 states have fully regained the jobs lost during the pandemic

January 25, 2022 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

America’s job market hasn’t fully recovered yet. But some states are already back to normal.

SAT will soon be all-digital and shortened from 3 hours to 2

January 25, 2022 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

The SAT taken by prospective college students across the country will go all-digital starting in 2024 and will be an hour shorter, the College Board announced in a statement Tuesday.

The 2021 tax filing season has begun. Here’s what you need to know

January 25, 2022 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

The federal tax filing season has begun.

Parents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal Revenue Service letter about your enhanced child tax credit payments. You’ll need it when you file your 2021 tax return.

Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good

January 25, 2022 9:50 AM News Team

It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and people.

Growth on the menu at Madison County and Cities breakfast

January 25, 2022 12:23 PM Braydon Wilson

Tuesday morning was welcomed in by the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, Madison County officials and the Mayor’s of Rexburg and Sugar City.

Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho

January 24, 2022 10:09 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Monday morning in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities in three local public health districts — Southwest District Health, Central District Health, and South Central District Health – due to severe staffing and blood shortages.

Staff shortage impacts Idaho Falls school

January 24, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

A staff shortage is impacting an Idaho Falls school.

Idaho Supreme Court considers new congressional district map

January 24, 2022 5:04 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the state’s redistricting commission met deadlines and properly split the state into two new U.S. congressional voting districts.

Idaho official defends state’s education system to lawmakers

January 24, 2022 5:02 PM Associated Press

A top Idaho education official gave a full-throated defense of the state’s public education system that in recent years has come under attack by far-right-wing lawmakers seeking to cut financial support.

January has been a busy month for Idaho Falls Fire Department

January 24, 2022 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

A recent strand of fires in homes across Idaho Falls has kept the Idaho Fire department pretty busy.

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces Brad Paisley concert

January 24, 2022 4:32 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Brad Paisley will be performing live on stage at its outdoor concert venue on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Masks required in Teton Idaho School District

January 24, 2022 4:30 PM News Team

Masks are again required for all staff in the Teton Idaho School District.

House OKs plan to put teachers on state health insurance

January 24, 2022 3:31 PM Associated Press

Legislation to put teachers on state health insurance has cleared the House and is headed to the Senate.

Rangers respond to injured skier in Grand Teton

January 24, 2022 3:27 PM News Team

Backcountry users reminded to be aware of avalanche risk and the safety of other recreationists

Latter-day Saints missionaries being moved out of Ukraine amid unrest with Russia

January 24, 2022 2:51 PM News Team

Many are being reassigned to missions in Europe.

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free COVID-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

Just as free COVID-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95 masks for the public have started to arrive at US pharmacies, with more on the way in the coming days.

Police release more details after man shoots up motel over smoking-fee charge

January 21, 2022 11:21 AM News Team

The suspect was ultimately identified as 35-year-old Johnnie Kendrall Adams from Mississippi.

Police execute search warrant at El Compa Hookah Bar

January 24, 2022 12:39 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Street Crimes Unit, along with Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control, executed a search warrant at the El Compa Hookah Bar located at 440 E. Center Street, Pocatello Sunday around 3:00 a.m.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,947 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

January 24, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,947 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths over the weekend.

Getting paid on Venmo or Cash App? This new tax rule might apply to you

January 24, 2022 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

If you use payment apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, the new year ushered in a change to an IRS tax reporting rule that could apply to some of your transactions.

Rigby BPA qualifies 20 students for state tournament

January 24, 2022 9:52 AM News Team

On Thursday at the Business Professional of America competition, Jefferson Joint School District 251 had 20 students qualify for the state competition.

Idaho is 1 of just 10 states where gas prices fell last week

January 24, 2022 12:49 PM News Team

In a winter that has been anything but typical, AAA reports the rising cost of crude oil is driving the national average price of gasoline higher.

File Idaho income tax returns starting Monday

January 24, 2022 9:42 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2021 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24.

Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson contracts COVID-19

January 24, 2022 9:28 AM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson has contracted COVID-19 amid a variant-fueled surge that is sweeping Utah and the Capitol. It’s the second time the 47-year-old Republican has tested positive and follows reports of multiple state lawmakers also testing positive. Henderson’s office said the lieutenant governor was recovering but planned to

Body found at Idaho Falls house fire

January 23, 2022 6:33 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire crews were called to a Jefferson Ave. home around 2:30 Sunday afternoon. The caller reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the roof.

Pebble Creek hosts Max Safety Day

January 24, 2022 8:09 AM Cole Sams

This past weekend, Pebble Creek Ski Area hosted its Max Safety Day.

St. Anthony Police Department raising funds to bring in a four legged officer

January 23, 2022 10:44 AM Braydon Wilson

The new K-9 will allow for the department to detect drugs coming through the area, says Officer Hunter Gregory, who will be the dog’s handler.

Rexburg Winter Fest returns after 5-year break

January 22, 2022 4:41 PM Braydon Wilson

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The Rexburg Winter Fest made its return Saturday, taking place at the Teton Winter park, in the Teton Lakes Golf Course. People from the surrounding area came to experience what Rexburg has to offer in the great outdoors during the winter. The fest included cross country skiing, a sled hill and to

Athletic Training Center at ISU Sports & Orthopaedic Center

ISU gets new Athletic Training Center

January 22, 2022 11:11 AM Cole Sams

Student athletes at Idaho State University are getting pumped up over a new addition to their athletic program.

Mysterious ice formations showed up in Chicago this week

January 22, 2022 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist You’ve heard of blizzards and maybe even the polar vortex, but have you heard of ice pancakes? What about ice bites or ice jams? These unique names sound fascinating but require specific weather conditions. This week ice pancakes were found along Chicago’s shoreline of Lake Michigan. Sharan Banagiri’s photos were

Idaho’s December unemployment rate reaches historic low of 2.4%

January 22, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.4% in December, an historic low and one-tenth of a percentage point below the state’s previous record of 2.5% in December 2019.

FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito’s death

January 21, 2022 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Before taking his own life, Brian Laundrie wrote in a notebook he was responsible for Gabby Petito’s death, according to the FBI.

Lawmaker sued under public records act for ethics documents

January 21, 2022 3:55 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker who was censured after publicizing the name of a 19-year-old intern who reported being raped is being sued under the state’s public records act.

Podcast bringing attention to cold cases in Idaho

January 21, 2022 1:06 PM Rachel Fabbi

“Every one of these families deserve answers, and police do need help on these cases. They are never, never over until we have justice,” Douglas said.

Firehouse Subs to donate sales to Firth Fire Department

January 21, 2022 5:50 PM News Team

Support continues to pour in for the Firth Fire Department after a fire severely damaged its building and equipment earlier this month.

Tenants can stay at Shady Rest Campground, manager says previous notice were incorrect

January 20, 2022 5:43 PM Evan Thomason

Shady Rest Campgrounds is forcing most of it’s residents to move out to a different RV park.

Idaho Falls High School Multi-Cultural Celebration

January 21, 2022 6:06 PM Evan Thomason

Idaho Falls High School capped off a week of multi-cultural activities with a celebration in the civic auditorium. Students, faculty, and staff all gathered to witness the different performances, songs, and dances from various cultures.

Bill to legalize pot-derived pain relief spray introduced

January 21, 2022 9:48 AM Associated Press

A bill that would allow Idaho residents with multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders to use a pain-relief spray derived from marijuana has been introduced in the House.

2021 was busiest year on record for Yellowstone

January 21, 2022 5:00 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,860,537 recreation visits in 2021, up 28% from 2020 (3,806,306 visits), making it the busiest year on record.

Ammon man announces candidacy for Bonneville County Treasurer

January 21, 2022 3:55 PM Todd Kunz

Craig Tibbitts of Ammon announces his candidacy for Bonneville County Treasurer.

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket warehouse mortgage paid off

January 21, 2022 5:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket announced it has been able to pay-off the mortgage for its warehouse.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,701 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

January 21, 2022 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,701 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Friday.

George Vander Meer appointed to vacant Ammon council seat

January 21, 2022 2:40 PM News Team

Ammon Mayor Sean Colleti has appointed a new council member.

Officials identify Colorado skier who died of hypothermia

January 21, 2022 1:26 PM Associated Press

HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — Officials in western Montana have released the name of a Colorado skier who died while skiing out of bounds at the Lost Trail Ski Area on the Montana-Idaho border. Ravalli County Sheriff and Coroner Steve Holton says 25-year-old William Benjamin Brown of Denver had left a group of friends and was

Marshall Public Library hours change next week due to staffing shortages

January 21, 2022 12:29 PM News Team

The Marshall Public Library is changing its hours of operation for the week of January 24, 2022.

Boosters provide the best protection against Omicron variant, CDC studies show, raising new questions about what it means to be fully vaccinated

January 21, 2022 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

Three large new studies from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight the importance of getting a booster shot to provide the best protection against the Omicron coronavirus variant.

With Omicron, parents of kids under 5 are even more stressed

January 21, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

Birthdays are usually joyous occasions for Bonnie Wiener-Bambara, with daylong parties that involve pampering, dinner and friends.

Runaway juvenile located

January 13, 2022 4:44 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police report Alaina was located Thursday night in Idaho Falls and is safe with law enforcement.

Energy entities eye clean-energy strategy for western states

January 21, 2022 10:04 AM Associated Press

Two public electric utilities and a federal energy agency with millions of customers in eight western states have reached a tentative agreement centered on a proposed energy transmission line connecting their power grids.

Idaho judge weighs if governor has power over commutations

January 21, 2022 9:49 AM Associated Press

A state judge is weighing whether Idaho’s Constitution allows the governor to reject a parole board’s recommendation when it comes to commuting a death sentence.

Zoo Boise vaccinates animals against COVID-19

January 21, 2022 9:57 AM Associated Press

Just like other Idaho residents, some animals at Zoo Boise are getting vaccinated against coronavirus.

Schools close due to staff shortages

January 20, 2022 11:03 PM News Team

All schools in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District will also be closed Friday due to staffing shortages.

In-person learning to continue in D93

January 20, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 will be holding a special meeting Thursday.

54th annual Idaho Potato Conference

January 20, 2022 6:06 PM Cole Sams

The latest innovations in potato production are making their way through Pocatello.

Record Idaho tax cut clears House, heads to Senate

January 20, 2022 12:45 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s largest-ever tax cut has cleared the House and is headed to the Senate.

Pocatello man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine

January 20, 2022 5:53 PM News Team

A Pocatello man was sentenced to 130 months in federal prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Temporary emergency closure of public lands within Challis Bridge Day-Use Site

January 20, 2022 3:40 PM News Team

Challis Bridge Day-Use Site within the Challis Field Office is temporarily closing to protect public health and safety.

Stage Two of 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race relocated

January 20, 2022 3:42 PM News Team

Due to adverse weather-related trail conditions, Stage Two of the 2022 Pedigree© Stage Stop Sled Dog Race will be relocated from the South Pass area of Lander, Wyoming to the Upper Green River trail system near Pinedale / Cora, Wyoming.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,462 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths

January 20, 2022 5:36 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,462 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths Thursday.

Idaho officials tell MyPillow CEO to stop false voter claims

January 20, 2022 12:44 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials have sent MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell a cease-and-desist letter and a bill of more than $6,000 over the businessman’s repeated accusations of voter fraud in the state.

Fiber to be installed using new method in American Falls

January 11, 2022 12:08 PM News Team

The City of American Falls and Direct Communications announced a public/private partnership that will bring fiber-optic broadband to 1,474 homes in American Falls.

Masks and Omicron Q&A: What kind of mask should you wear and for how long? An expert explains

January 20, 2022 10:29 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance last week that urges Americans to wear the highest quality mask they can wear consistently and that fits well.

Officials issue alert about tax scam targeting Idahoans

January 20, 2022 10:12 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho State Tax Commission are warning Idahoans about a scam targeting taxpayers.

Crashes near Fort Hall on I-15

January 20, 2022 9:48 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is currently working multiple crashes on northbound Interstate 15 near milepost 80, near Fort Hall.

Winter Weather Advisory

January 20, 2022 7:44 AM Jeff Roper

Snow has begun to show up with freezing fog with inversion this morning into areas east of Blackfoot into the desert and the northwest system will plow into the central mountains at lunch and we’ll have snow showers into afternoon drive time, deepening into the night. Winter Weather Advisory is issued for eastern highlands this

Man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement officers in Yellowstone

January 19, 2022 5:55 PM News Team

United States Attorney Bob Murray announced Wednesday 27-year-old Benjamin J. Bagala of Santa Rosa, California pleaded guilty and was sentenced for three counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees and one count of depredation against property of the United States.

Idaho leaders demand OSHA vaccine mandate rule withdrawal after SCOTUS blocked implementation

January 19, 2022 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho leaders demanded Wednesday the Biden Administration uphold state sovereignty and permanently withdraw its vaccine mandate rule for private businesses.

Volunteers build ramp for man’s house so he can live at home

January 19, 2022 4:46 PM CNN

Despite the cold and snow, a local nonprofit and volunteers showed that there is enough warmth in their hearts to change one man’s life for the better this weekend.

Long COVID-19 testing lines

January 19, 2022 5:42 PM Linda Larsen

With this surge of new COVID-19 cases, testing is in high demand around the area.

INL reveals new power grid

January 19, 2022 4:56 PM Evan Thomason

INL has just finished the ten year, forty million dollar project to introduce arguably one of the nation’s most comprehensive electric power grid test beds.

2 more schools close due to COVID-19

January 19, 2022 4:08 PM News Team

Two more area schools are closing due to the current surge of COVID-19 cases.

Idaho wolf control board will have $1 million to kill wolves

January 19, 2022 4:05 PM Associated Press

State officials are requesting $392,000 from the general fund to kill wolves in Idaho, and with other revenue sources will have just over $1 million for that purpose starting this summer.

Idaho Lt. Gov. seeks funds to cover losing lawsuit costs

January 19, 2022 3:12 PM Associated Press

Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin asked legislative budget writers Wednesday for $29,000 to cover legal fees incurred after she lost a public records lawsuit.

Idaho Falls man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine

January 19, 2022 10:02 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 68 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,537 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths

January 19, 2022 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,537 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths Wednesday.

Fatality crash on I-84 west of Wendell

January 19, 2022 2:37 PM News Team

On Wednesday at approximately 5:53 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash eastbound I84 at milepost 150, approximately seven miles west of Wendell.

Omicron cases dip in the US overall, but the wave is far from over in many parts of the country

January 19, 2022 2:25 PM CNN Newsource

COVID-19 case counts in the United States have dipped in recent days, a promising sign that the Omicron wave is starting to subside.

Biden holds formal news conference as he marks first full year in office

January 19, 2022 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

When President Joe Biden walks out at 4pm ET to greet reporters assembled in the White House’s East Room, it will be the first formal press conference he has convened in months. Suffice to say, a lot has happened since then.

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