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Fatal crash westbound I-84 east of Kimberly

September 11, 2023 4:19 PM News Team

Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 9:39 a.m. on Saturday on Interstate 84 near milepost 194 in Jerome…

AAA shares safety reminders for Idaho School Zone Safety Week

September 11, 2023 4:22 PM News Team

AAA is sharing reminders to help protect children traveling to and from…

Free pesticide disposal fall dates

September 11, 2023 4:29 PM News Team

The ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program provides free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted…

Rawlins troopers arrest attempted murder suspect

September 4, 2023 11:11 AM News Team

Troopers arrested the suspect for attempted murder and charges are pending through the Carbon County Attorney’s…

BLM Idaho, partners’ fuel breaks reduce I-84 wildfires

September 11, 2023 4:05 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management firefighters and their partners recently suppressed a series of wildfires along Interstate 84 between Boise and Glenns…

Idaho gas prices plateau, for now

September 11, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

For Idaho drivers, the frustration at the pump…

How much does a new car really cost?

September 11, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

AAA research shows Idaho average ownership cost cheaper than national…

First responder deaths from post-9/11 illnesses nearly equals number of firefighters who died that day

September 11, 2023 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Carroll and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The number of first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses now almost equals the…

The problem with labor data in understanding inflation

September 10, 2023 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

US inflation has slowed markedly over the past year as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates aggressively to cool demand and slow price…

Experts to discuss disaster preparedness in Town Hall Tuesday

September 11, 2023 9:28 AM News Team

Only 1 in 5 older adults have downloaded disaster preparedness apps, signed up for text message notifications or followed national disaster resources…

Watch for slow moving vehicles

September 11, 2023 9:28 AM News Team

It’s harvest season, and AAA is reminding drivers to watch for an increase of slow moving vehicles on the…

Stranded driver rescued after driving off ridge

September 10, 2023 8:45 PM Travis Richards

Authorities in Bonneville County responded to emergency calls after a car drove off a mountain…

3 things to know this morning – September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Flags be flown at half-staff Monday

September 10, 2023 11:00 AM News Team

Flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 11, Patriot Day, to honor and pay our respects to the individuals…

Madison County Recreation District Campaign hosts their own duck race

September 9, 2023 10:11 PM Braydon Wilson

Support for the Madison County Recreation District is gaining large amounts of support. Members of the Campaign Committee have high hopes to get the…

Local and national heroes honored at 9-11 banquet

September 10, 2023 2:36 PM Braydon Wilson

23 years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in New York. 343 of those lives were Fire Fighters and 71 of them were Law Enforcement personnel. Saturday…

Authorities search for grizzly bear that mauled a Montana hunter

September 9, 2023 3:42 PM Associated Press

Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly…

No injuries after car crashed into Dollar Tree

September 8, 2023 12:11 PM News Team

The Rigby Police Department reports no injuries were reported after officers were dispatched to the Dollar Tree parking lot 125 N 1 W Rigby…

Police fatally shoot man who was holding handgun in Idaho field

September 8, 2023 4:54 PM Associated Press

Authorities say a man they described as suicidal northwest of Boise, Idaho, died after a police officer fired at…

Wages could be cut back for federal wildland firefighters

September 8, 2023 5:02 PM Seth Ratliff

Firefighters who protect our national forests stand the risk of their wages being cut…

Kids get hands on experience with the animals at the fair

September 8, 2023 5:31 PM Linda Larsen

It is day eight of the Eastern Idaho State Fair in…

Newly discovered Comet Nishimura will soon swing by Earth

September 8, 2023 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

A newly discovered comet will be visible at times as it flies by Earth next week. But spotting it will take some…

Portneuf Valley Technical Education and Career Campus awarded $6.5 million grant

September 8, 2023 2:44 PM News Team

The grant represents the largest award during the second round of grants this…

100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads claim 92 lives

September 8, 2023 2:12 PM News Team

At least 92 people were killed in crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho…

Grand opening for Alpine Academy on Friday

September 8, 2023 11:46 AM Cole Sams

The new Alpine Academy Middle School is officially open for…

Temporary road closure for Tower Junction in Yellowstone

September 10, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

On the evening of Monday, Aug. 28, a cement truck rolled off the road and onto a minivan near Tower Junction, so the road will be temporarily closed…

3 hospitalized following crash on US 30

September 8, 2023 11:13 AM News Team

Police are investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Friday at 7:58 a.m. on US 30 at 4550 E in Twin Falls…

Increase in sage-grouse lek attendance observed

September 8, 2023 10:57 AM News Team

Sage-grouse lek attendance saw an increase according to data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department lek counts this spring.…

WDE releases 2023 assessment data and new tools for parents

September 8, 2023 11:04 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released results for the 2022-23 Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) and Wyoming…

Risch leads effort to improve small businesses’ access to cyber security resources

September 8, 2023 12:52 PM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced the Small Business Cyber…

Idaho starts to deploy property tax relief with funds to local school districts

September 8, 2023 11:09 AM News Team

Idahoans will see a lower property tax bill this fall as the State of Idaho picks up the tab for $300 million that would otherwise be covered by your…

DEQ announces first annual Wyoming Water Quality Conference

September 10, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The conference will include introductions from senior leadership and special…

BLM to update second travel management plan in Owyhee County

September 8, 2023 12:48 PM News Team

Changes meant to reduce user conflicts and protect natural…

WDE to honor local first responders on 9/11 National Day of Service

September 10, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Education will participate in the National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor and thank local first responders and…

How mapping Mars could help us live there

September 8, 2023 2:42 AM CNN Newsource

One day, we could be…

New mosaic of Mars could enable humans to settle on another world

September 7, 2023 7:29 PM CNN

CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — When the Perseverance rover landed on Mars in February 2021, it wasn’t alone. In addition to the Ingenuity…

LOTOJA Bike Race volunteers needed

September 8, 2023 9:28 AM News Team

The LOTOJA Bike Race, which takes riders on a 205-mile ride from Logan, Utah and finishes at Teton Village, will pass through Jackson this Saturday,…

Idaho Career Ready Students Council awards second round of grants for Career Technical Education

September 8, 2023 9:27 AM News Team

The proposals cover funds for new programs, capital projects and existing program support and…

Officer-involved shooting results in death

September 7, 2023 10:50 AM News Team

A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Thursday…

3 things to do this weekend – September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023 7:16 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…

3 things to know this morning – September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

New Goodwill opens in Rexburg

September 7, 2023 6:08 PM News Team

A new goodwill in Rexburg held its grand opening…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 11 years for receiving child pornography

September 7, 2023 3:33 PM News Team

A 39-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to federal prison for receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

Armed bank robber arrested

September 4, 2023 11:23 AM News Team

Police have arrested the suspect who is accused of an armed bank robbery at a Bank of Commerce in American Falls last…

Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance expands Into Washington

September 7, 2023 4:15 PM News Team

Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance announced a partnership with Washington Farm Bureau Federation Wednesday.…

Ice arena at Tautphaus Park opens a month earlier than usual

September 7, 2023 3:05 PM Travis Richards

The Idaho Falls Ice Arena at Tautphaus Park opened early this year due to donations from Idaho Falls Hockey…

Lemonade stand helping kids with cancer

September 7, 2023 2:50 PM Linda Larsen

A lot of customers have stopped at the vendors at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this week, but for one Pocatello food truck, business has been…

Bonneville County library receives 20 new laptops

September 7, 2023 11:26 AM Seth Ratliff

Those who use the Bonneville County library now have a new…

Motorcycle crash on Hwy. 93 near Craters of the Moon

September 9, 2023 2:49 PM Travis Richards

A crash near the US Highway 93 and US 26 intersection is causing…

Man pleads guilty to preparing, filing false income tax returns

September 7, 2023 12:33 PM News Team

A former 45-year-old Boise-area man pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false income tax returns on behalf of his clients, U.S. Attorney Josh…

North Zone seasonal road closures

September 7, 2023 12:39 PM News Team

The North Zone of the Salmon-Challis National forest will be implementing several seasonal road system closures over the upcoming weeks and months. …

More Idaho schools enrolling in school safety tipline program

September 7, 2023 11:26 AM News Team

The program is available in about one-third more schools than it was at beginning of the last school…

Steven Bailey to lead Idaho Department of Administration

September 7, 2023 12:37 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Steven Bailey as the new director of the Idaho Department of…

Simpson announces D.C. and District staff new hires, staffpromotions

September 7, 2023 12:37 PM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the hiring of two new staff members and recent promotions in his D.C. and District…

Madison County seeks additional disaster preparedness CERT volunteers

September 9, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The training is open to all residents, and there is no charge for this…

Gordon announces committee appointees at first Colorado River Advisory Committee meeting

September 7, 2023 12:22 PM News Team

Wednesday marked the first meeting of the newly formed Colorado River Advisory Committee at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs.…

Teton County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey now open

September 9, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Anyone over the age of 18 who lives, works or plays in Teton County, Wyo. is welcome to take the survey.…

Labor’s Sept. 12 webinar will focus on Idaho’s veteran population

September 10, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The presentation will take place Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon via…

WARNING: Stay away from bull elk in Yellowstone, especially during fall mating season

September 7, 2023 12:14 PM News Team

The elk mating season, commonly referred to as the rut, has begun in Yellowstone National…

9/11 Jackson events to include Ceremony on Town Square and Snow King Hill Climb

September 10, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is inviting the public to join them Monday, Sept. 11 at a variety of events to help honor and remember the first responders who…

Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing for September

September 9, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…

Faith & Blue event set in Afton

September 9, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The Faith & Blue event scheduled to take place in Afton, Wyo. on Oct. 7,…

Mortgage rates drop for a second week, but remain above 7%

September 7, 2023 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — US mortgage rates ticked down for the second week in a row but remain above 7%. It’s the fourth…

Wilson Boat Ramp to close Sept. 18

September 7, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

The Wilson Boat Ramp will close to all public access beginning Monday, Sept. 18 through the middle or end of October to allow crews to complete…

Blackfoot man sentenced to 24 years following convictions for distribution and possession of child pornography

September 6, 2023 11:31 AM News Team

A 41-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for two counts of distribution of child pornography and one count of…

3 things to know this morning – September 7, 2023

September 7, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

How far Taylor’s Crossing has come and what its future looks like

September 6, 2023 11:53 AM Kailey Galaviz

Taylor’s Crossing on the River is a beautiful place to head out and enjoy the nature and beauty in Idaho Falls, but it didn’t always used to look…

Donate school supplies and get cheaper admission to EISF

September 6, 2023 6:01 PM News Team

Eyewitness News 3 is sponsoring a school supply drive Thursday at the Eastern Idaho State…

Grizzly bear blamed for fatal Montana mauling and Idaho attack is killed after breaking into a house

September 6, 2023 5:35 PM Associated Press

Montana wildlife officials say a grizzly bear that fatally mauled a woman on a forest trail west of Yellowstone National Park this summer and…

2023 deer and elk hunting outlook

September 5, 2023 9:38 AM Seth Ratliff

Everything deer and elk hunters need to know heading in to the 2023 big game…

Archery hunters kill grizzly bear in self-defense

September 6, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

Officials determined the hunters acted in self-defense during a surprise encounter with the bear from a very close distance.…

Off Axis Stunt Show at the EISF

September 6, 2023 5:29 PM Linda Larsen

One of the many events you can see for free at the Eastern Idaho State Fair is the Off Axis Stunt…

Fremont County EMS performed dangerous rescue this past weekend

September 6, 2023 4:28 PM Evan Thomason

Fremont County Emergency services were called just after 10am this past…

ISU welcomes largest incoming class since 2014

September 6, 2023 3:25 PM News Team

This fall, Idaho State University welcomed its largest incoming class since 2014, with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU…

Food drive contributes to greater cause at the fair

September 6, 2023 11:24 AM Travis Richards

The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry held a food drive at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on…

Grant will help build library in Inkom

September 6, 2023 11:49 AM Braydon Wilson

A grant from the Idaho Commission of Libraries will help build a new library in Inkom. …

Make-A-Wish Idaho grants 127 wishes this year, shattering previous record

September 6, 2023 10:40 AM News Team

Make-A-Wish Idaho has granted 127 wishes during its latest fiscal year, the most wishes the chapter has ever granted during a year.…

The world has just experienced the hottest summer on record – by a significant margin

September 6, 2023 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

As heat waves continue to bake parts of the world, scientists are reporting that this blistering, deadly summer was the hottest on record – and by…

Gordon extends public comment for sage-grouse map modifications

September 6, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

The deadline to submit public comment is 5 p.m. on Sept.…

Hunting in warm weather requires extra care to prevent meat from spoiling

September 6, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

Plan ahead to ensure you end up with quality game meat in the…

Lori Vallow-Daybell appeals first-degree murder convictions

September 5, 2023 2:23 PM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell is appealing her guilty verdict and three life sentences to the Idaho State Supreme…

Police search for missing 16-year-old

September 5, 2023 10:59 AM News Team

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports 16-year-old Joseph Stubbs was last seen on foot in area of St. Anthony city limits.…

3 things to know this morning – September 6, 2023

September 6, 2023 7:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Plane arriving at Pocatello Regional Airport

Pocatello Regional Airport celebrates addition of second flight

September 5, 2023 5:58 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, the Pocatello Regional Airport held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the first arrival of the new second daily flight on Delta Air…

Spray paint art at the EISF

September 5, 2023 5:39 PM Linda Larsen

Usually when you think about spray painting, you think about touching up a chair in the…

Donate goods and get cheaper admission to EISF

September 5, 2023 5:34 PM News Team

If you plan on going to the Eastern Idaho State Fair Wednesday, stop by your pantry…

Idaho Falls Zoo receives award for 25 years of commitment to animal care and welfare

September 5, 2023 11:19 AM Braydon Wilson

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) gave a prestigious award to the Idaho Falls Zoo, recognizing its efforts in animal care and welfare for…

S Holmes Avenue to temporarily close

September 5, 2023 3:05 PM News Team

You are advised to plan an alternate route as a section of S Holmes Avenue will be temporarily closed to traffic starting Wednesday, Sept. 6.…

When will high gas prices change course?

September 5, 2023 12:56 PM News Team

Today, the Gem State ranks 9th in the country for most expensive…

Salmon-Challis National Forest has 3 new fires

September 5, 2023 12:56 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected three new fires since the last…

Museum of Idaho to receive Excellence Award

September 5, 2023 10:59 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Museum of Idaho is set to receive the Idaho Association of Museums’ 2023 Museum of Excellence…

Second daily flight to arrive at Pocatello Regional Airport Tuesday

September 4, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

The new flight will expand service to Salt Lake City by providing a larger aircraft with premium seating options as well as an additional flight…

Owner of KIA Soul has multiple, life-threatening car troubles

September 5, 2023 11:40 AM Evan Thomason

Casey White has had multiple instants with her brand new KIA that have put herself, her family and others around her at…

Little’s “Leading Idaho” funds Nezperce Airport runway widening

September 5, 2023 11:19 AM News Team

Earlier in August, $357,340 in Leading Idaho funds created runway widening improvements at the Nezperce Airport in north-central Idaho.…

Warner Bros. Discovery says actors and writers strikes will cost it up to $500 million this year

September 5, 2023 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

Warner Bros. Discovery trimmed its full-year earnings guidance for 2023 on Tuesday by $300 million to $500 million because of the continued strike by…